Things to do with your grandchildren all under $20: Walking Trails 1. River Torrens Linear Park Trail Walk or ride along the riverside trail from the city to the sea. Stop for lunch at Apex Park or Breakout Creek Wetlands along the way. 2. Marion Coastal Walking Trail Take a trek running through rugged cliffs, hidden coves and unique rocky coastline in this 7km section of Coast Park from Marino to Hallett Cove, ending at Headland Reserve.
Parks & Playgrounds 1. Fisherman s wharf and hart s mill playground Head to the Port on a sunny Sunday or public holiday and you will find a bustling marketplace to explore while the kids play at the revamped Hart s Mill Playground. Enjoy the atmosphere of this historic precinct along with some traditional fish and chips for lunch. 2. Marshmallow park Aside from having one of the cutest names around, Marshmallow Park boasts pretty awesome equipment for youngsters. It s located off Glen Osmond Rd, between South Tce and Hutt Rd.
3. Cobbler Creek Recreation Park The large nature reserve has everything to satisfy an inquisitive mind, including hiking trails, colonial history sites and some incredible views. 4. Goldenfields Reserve, The Golden Way, Golden Grove The major play space has undergone a transformation and is ready to be tackled by children of all ages. 5. Jubilee Adventure Playground Children will be entertained for hours with the swings, slides and castle fortress. There are barbecue and picnic areas. It s off Salt Fleet St, Port Noarlunga South.
6. THE FAIRY GARDEN HAHNDORF The fairy garden is a magical shop full of fairies, gnomes and so much more! Children love to search for and count the fairies and dragons in the garden, then come into take a pinch of fairy dust to make a wish in the wishing well. We have everything needed to make your very own fairy garden whether it be large or small. Come in and relive your childhood or simply to watch the delight on the faces of your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and best of all there is no charge unless you choose to buy..don t forget to ring the bell to let the fairies know you are coming. Education & Creative Fun 1. Adelaide Planetarium Calling all star-gazers and junior astronauts, go and take a tour of the solar system! Venture to the Adelaide Planetarium, a theatre with a domed-shaped ceiling and a star projector to realistically show the position of constellations, stars and planets. You can almost feel the earth turn as the projector rotates to simulate the motion of the earth s rotation during the course of the night. Date: Monday 10 July Thursday 20 July 2017 Cost: all tickets $8 each* Location: Mawson Lakes Campus - Uni SA, P Building, Mawson Lakes SA 5095 * Bookings are essential * Ages 3+ will require a ticket
2. Migration Museum Hopes and Dreams at the Migration Museum. Australia s migrants come with hopes and dreams for the future what are yours? Drop into the Migration Museum and explore why people come to Australia. Some people come as refugees they have no choice. Others come because they have hopes and dreams. What are your hopes and dreams? Date: Saturday 8 July to Sunday 23 July 2017 Location: 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide 3. National Motor Museum Visit the National Motor Museum during the school holidays to explore over 400 vehicles including the Big Foot from the Mad Max films. All children will receive a free souvenir the Wheelie Good Activity Book which contains a range of entertaining and informative activities that young visitors can explore while at the Museum. Kids can also interact with the video gaming machines in the Retro Gaming Lounge (includes the bespoke Virtual Reality racing game based on the 1990s Adelaide Grand Prix). Date: Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 July 2017 Cost: $6.50-15.50 Family$35.00 children under 5 free Location: Shannon Street, Birdwood
4. Sciworld Come and see Sciworld s Fire and Ice show, explore the solar system in a star dome, learn something new in one of their workshops Palaeontology, Illusions or Rocket Science. Explore the hands on interactive exhibits. Date: 18-20 July, 2-5pm Cost: $15 per child (5 15 years), Parents free! Location: Wayville 5. South Australian Maritime Museum Treasure Island: the other side of the story gives us a glimpse into some of the things that can go wrong while sailing in search of excitement. What was it like having to deal with pirates? What was it like if the food or the wind ran out? How did you cope if your clothes were washed overboard, and all you had were your pyjamas? Follow Captain Pedro Pyjama and his crew on their adventure to almost discover some of the world s greatest treasures as they never quite make it to where they are going, or if they do are always the last to arrive. Come dressed in your pyjamas and you might join Captain Pedro s crew!! Date: Monday 10 to Friday 21 July 2017 performances weekdays at 11am and 1pm. Cost: $6 per child. Location: 126 Lipson Street Port Adelaide
6. Winter Wonderland Glenelg Winter Wonderland is back at Glenelg this July! You can strap on your skates and glide under SA s first clear domed marquee on Moseley Square. This year there s also a 25 metre long genuine ice slide for Tobogganing. Whether it s rain, hail or shine; morning, noon or night, take the family to skate by Adelaide s favourite beach. When: Saturday 1 to Sunday 23 July 2017 Cost: Toboggan slides: $4 for 1 slide $10 for 3 slides Ice skating: {Child 2 to 14 yrs} $10 15 yrs & above $15 Family {2 adults & 2 children or 1 Adult & 3 children} $35 Skating aid (penguins) $5.00 Location: Moseley Square, Jetty Road, Glenelg Animal Adventures 7. Animal Farm Goolwa At the Animal Farm Goolwa, from 10am to 4pm every day throughout the school holidays, you can feed the goats, lambs, chooks, emus and lots of other animals. Children can interact with small animals in the barn and meet the rescue joeys, look in on the pigs, have a chat with our cocky and galahs, feed the donkeys or sheep in their paddocks. Take a free trailer ride too! Cost: $8 per child, $10 per adult and $8 per seniors. Pony rides $5. Location: 85 Airport Rd, Currency Creek SA 5214
8. Hahndorf Farm Barn Looking for some fun activities to enjoy with the kids in the beautiful Adelaide Hills these school holidays? The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children s farmyard and wildlife park. You can hold, touch and feed most of their animals in complete safety and at your own comfort level. They pride themselves on providing the best school holiday activities in Adelaide! There are many activities for kids at the farm try your hand at milking a cow, take a pony ride, bottle feed baby lambs and hand feed the camels and donkeys to name a few. You can easily spend hours here enjoying quality time with your family. Play in their brand new playground and sand pit too. Cost: $12 per child (1-14), $13 per seniors/concession, $15 per adult Family prices start from $45 for 2 adults and 2 kids Cooking & Food 1. Adelaide Central Market Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back these school holidays at the Adelaide Central Market! Cost: Market Trail at just $8 (plus booking fee), Little Market Chefs at just $18 (plus booking fee), FREE craft workshop, cupcake decorating, baby animal nursery, face painting and the Big Balloon Giveaway!
Active Recreation & Sport 1. Latitude Adelaide Gets your adrenaline pumping these school holidays at Latitude. Boasting an acre of indoor aerial entertainment, there is something for the whole family. Harness in and race your mates up the climbing walls or tackle Sky Walk, the sky-high obstacle course. If your courage is really peaking try the 10 metre Down Rush it s all fun and games until you stand on the ledge! High performance tramps, giant airbag and a huge free jump zone are always jam packed with freestylers. And the little tackers have a dedicated Kids Zone, designed specifically for kids from 18 months to five years. Complete with mini trampolines, a huge foam pit and their very own jungle gym. Remember to bring your closed toe shoes for all the climbing activities. You won t be able to climb without them. Cost: $10-$29, Bookings essential 2. Mega Courts Indoor Sports MEGA COURTS INDOOR SPORTS is a new Indoor Sports Centre located in Windsor Gardens (only a 5-minute drive from the CBD). It s MEGA FUN BIG TIME! How fast can you complete the Commando Course? Test your skills with your friends! Jumping castles, mazes, basketball and soccer skill shots, and lots more to explore. 2 hour come and play sessions from 9:30 am until 7:30 pm right through school holidays. Cost: $12 per person $10 per person (Groups of 8+) Bookings essential. Location: Windsor Gardens
Shop and Play 1. IKEA There s always plenty of free activities for the kids, including their Creative Kids workshops and Treasure Hunt. Be sure to check their website and Facebook page to see what s on. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm Sat & Sun 9am-5pm 2. Port Canal Shopping Centre Create your own furry friend this school holidays at Port Canal Shopping Centre. Choose from a variety of bears to stuff, name and take home! All bears come complete with a birth certificate, fabric LOVE to go inside and a love promise ceremony. While stocks last. Cost includes teddy bear & birth certificate. Date: Monday 17 to Friday 21 July 2017 9.30am 4.00pm Cost: ONLY $7 (RRP $25) for the first 180 bears per day. Clothing & accessories are available at an extra cost. Once daily limit of 180 bears is reached, cost will increase to $12 plus accessories extra. 3. Westfield West Lakes LEGO Immersive Zone at Westfield West Lakes. Keep the kids busy and engaged these July school holidays at Westfield West Lakes LEGO Immersive Zone. This MASSIVE and free zone allows children s imaginations to run free with numerous free-play LEGO tables, diorama LEGO displays, integrated ipad technology zones PLUS loads of challenges including: Speed Challenge- Beat your friends or the clock in the race to build the model the fastest! Blindfold Challenge Can you copy the build while blindfolded?
Date: Meet Jerry & Dave from Despicable M3: 19-21 July Free face painting: 22-23 July 4. Westfield Tea Tree Plaza These July School Holidays don t miss the FREE PJ Masks Meet The Heroes Live Show! PJ Masks Meet the Heroes is a brand new live show experience, featuring Catboy, Owlette & Gekko. Learn what it takes to be hero and a member of the PJ Masks team. In this live interactive training session, everyone will not only have fun, but will uncover the secrets of thwarting the night time villains. Sing, dance and perform the PJ Masks special super-power moves to discover the real meaning of being a hero. Date: Mon 17 Fri 21 July 10am, 11am and 12pm Location: Centre Court, level 2 near Pandora
References 1. Adelaidenow.com.au. (2017). 25 things to do with your grandkids. [online] Available at: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/25-things-to-do-in-adelaide-theseschool-holidays-with-your-grandkids/news-story/e193d72e5721d5712bf0feaa7a77c4e5 [Accessed 13 Jul. 2017]. 2. Play and Go. (2017). Winter School Holiday Guide Best Activities & Ideas for July Holidays Adelaide July 2017 - Play and Go. [online] Available at: http://playandgo.com.au/index.php/winter-school-holiday-guide-best-activities-ideas-julyholidays-adelaide-july-2017/ [Accessed 13 Jul. 2017].