With so many events happening this Easter, it can be challenging and time-consuming trying to find the event. So, to save you the stress, we’ve made this guide to make things easy!
Here’s our guide to the top events in South Australia for the weekend. Which one will you hop down to?
ADELAIDE EASTER CARNIVAL 2026
Celebrate Easter with a free family fun day at Civic Park, featuring rides, games, face painting and plenty of tasty food. Kids can meet the Easter Bunny, take part in a colouring competition and join the big Easter egg hunt, with prizes to be won.
Entry is free, with egg hunt tickets available online for $15. Pre-purchase to avoid missing out and save on money, you can buy ride coupons online.
Where: Civic Park, Modbury
When: Thursday 2 April – Monday 6 April (10am – 10pm)
For more information, click here.
EASTER THURSDAY KIDS TRAIL
Hop into Easter fun at Adelaide Central Market with the Easter Thursday Kids Trail, a sweet adventure through one of the city’s favourite foodie spots.
Kids can collect a bag and a map before exploring the market to pick up chocolate, treats and more along the way. Bookings are essential, with limited spots available and one trail per child.
Where: Adelaide Central Market
When: Thursday 2 April (4pm – 6.30pm)
For more information, click here.
HOP INTO EASTER AT UNLEY
Don’t miss the Easter Bunny’s appearance at Unley Shopping Centre, it’s coming up very soon!
He’s hopping in on Thursday 2nd of April, and Saturday 4th of April and rumour has it he’s excited. There are free Easter eggs for the kids (but only for the first 150), so don’t miss out. Plus, if you get a photo with him in the shopping centre’s Easter Garden, you go into the draw to win an Easter Indulgence Package valued at $200.
Where: Unley Shopping Centre
When: Thursday 2 April (4pm – 7pm) and Saturday 4 April (10am – 2pm)
For more information, click here.
MEADOWS EASTER FAIR
The Meadows Easter Fair returns to Meadows for four days of family-friendly fun this Easter, with more than 100 stalls, gourmet food, local produce, a petting zoo and plenty more to explore.
Best of all, it’s completely free to attend, with entertainment, live music, crafts, plants, tools and treats on offer. This is an easy and affordable long weekend outing in the Adelaide Hills.
Where: 51 – 53 Mawson Road, Meadows
When: Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April (9am – 4pm)
For more information, click here.
GOOD FRIDAY FESTIVAL
Kick off the long weekend at the Good Friday Festival in Prospect, with food trucks, market stalls, live music and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Settle in with a drink, stroll through the markets, and enjoy face painting and games for the kids. It’s free to attend, just bring a chair or picnic rug and make a day of it.
Where: Prospect Memorial Gardens
When: Friday 3 April (10am – 5pm)
For more information, click here.
Get ready for the Good Friday Twilight Extravaganza in Victor Harbour on 3 April from 2pm – 8pm!
Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, kids’ games, tasty food, and plenty of winery, brewery and distillery bars. Follow the event on Facebook and Instagram for updates on location, times and activities, and join the fun with the Victor Harbour Artisan Market community!
Where: Railway Plaza, Victor Harbor
When: Friday 3 April (2pm – 8pm)
For more information, click here.
GOOD TIMES, GREAT FRIDAY
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Wines & Good Times have partnered up with 2KW to give you a sun-soaked disco session this Good Friday. From 2pm till late, sit outside at 2KW’s iconic rooftop and get immersed in the live DJ set with 8 DJs performing throughout the day.
From 2pm – 3pm the first spritz is on them too! For feel-good tracks, relaxed vibes and the unmistakable Wines & Good Times energy, there’s only one place to be.
Where: 2KW
When: Friday 3 April (2pm – late)
For more information, click here.
EASTER AT WOODHOUSE
Make this Easter Long Weekend eggstra special at Woodhouse Adventure Park, just 25 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Explore 54 hectares of award-winning outdoor adventure with fresh air and screen-free fun for the whole family.
Over four days, enjoy the Challenge Hill obstacle course, tube slides (weather permitting), disc golf, Cameron’s Climb, The Labyrinth maze, and surprise Easter activities. Camping is available from Good Friday, with no minimum stay, but spots fill fast, book early to secure your Easter adventure!
Where: 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly
When: Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April
For more information, click here.
PS INDUSTRY STEAMING DAY
Are you looking for an Easter on the water? Well, look no further than the PS Industry. This beautifully restored paddle steamer invites you to slow down this Easter as you enjoy a scenic 60-minute adventure down the Murray River.
Enjoy live commentary sharing the vessel’s rich history, along with sweeping views of the river, Renmark town centre and surrounds. Onboard, explore historical photos and memorabilia, with souvenirs also available to take a piece of the journey home.
Where: 84 Murray Avenue, Renmark
When: Saturday 4 April (10am – 2.30pm)
For more information, click here.
OLIVER’S TARANGA EASTER WEEKEND CELLAR DOOR
This Easter weekend, Oliver’s Taranga Cellar Door is open. Known for being one of McLaren Vale’s most inviting experiences, the cellar door tasting is set in a beautifully restored stone cottage that opens up onto a modern deck with stunning vineyard views.
You can choose from two tasting experiences, ‘Taste of Taranga’ or the ‘Icons of the Vale’, both of which are paired with locally made bread and award-winning olive oil. Platter snacks are available too.
The Taranga Terroir Tour is also available, and it takes you aboard ‘Ollie’ the golf buggy for vineyard tastings among the vines, blending rich family history, warm hospitality and standout regional wines.
Where: Oliver’s Taranga Vineyard
When: Saturday 4 April, Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April (10am – 4pm)
For more information, click here.
EASTER WEEKEND GARDEN SESSION AT PGC
Celebrate the Easter Long Weekend at Pikes Beer Co.’s Garden Session, this free two-day lawn party on Saturday, 4th of April and Sunday, 5th of April. Expect live blues music, great food and great vibes.
Indulge in Taco Cartel’s authentic Mexican bites, sip on fresh beers and Pikes Wines, and settle in for a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon with lawn games, music and good company.
Where: Pikes Beer Co.
When: Saturday 4 April and Sunday 5 April (11am – 4.30pm)
For more information, click here.
EASTER EGG PARTY
Celebrate Easter Long Weekend on the sun-soaked lawns of McLaren Vale!
Savour delicious bites from Good Gilbert, sip rich estate-grown wines, and discover the unique ceramic egg brews inspired by the amphora. Let live music carry you through a relaxed, joyful afternoon with friends and family. A VIP Experience is also available and it includes entry, a reserved table, tasting voucher, food and a Yangarra glass.
Where: 845 McLaren Flat Rd, Kangarilla
When: Saturday 4 April, 12pm – 4pm
For more information, click here.
SERAFINO LUNCH ON THE DECK
Soak up the ultimate Saturday session at Serafino Wines with their laid-back Deck Days.
On April 4, the cellar door comes alive from 1–4pm with live tunes from Adam Moffatt, perfectly paired with sweeping vineyard views and a glass (or bottle) of your favourite Serafino drop in hand. It’s the kind of afternoon that rolls easy, good music, great wine, and even better company. Entry is free, but spots fill fast, so round up your crew, lock in a booking, and settle in for a sun-soaked session on the deck.
Where: 39 Kangarilla Rd, McLaren Vale
When: Saturday 4 April (1pm – 4pm)
For more information, click here.
HEY CADDY EASTER HUNT
Looking for an indoor activity? This Easter weekend, X-Golf West Lakes and X-Golf Marion are setting up a hunt on their courses. Search the courses’ nooks and crannies for the hidden Easter surprises, and every participant wins a prize. Plus, you also get the chance to win a giant Easter treat.
As a free addition for any mini-golf booking, it’s a no-brainer if you want an indoor activity.
Where: X-Golf West Lakes and X-Golf Marion
When: Saturday 4 April, Sunday 5 April, and Monday 6 April
For more information, click here.
OAKBANK EASTER RACING CARNIVAL
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Celebrate 150 years this Easter at Oakbank Racecourse, as the iconic racing carnival returns on Easter Saturday and Monday with a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.
Pack a picnic or fire up the BBQ on the infield, enjoy live music, food vans, kids’ activities and trackside action, or stay the whole weekend with onsite camping.
Where: 46 Oakwood Road, Oakbank
When: Saturday 4 and Monday 6 April
For more information, click here.
ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
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The Adelaide International Kite Festival returns to Semaphore Beach Foreshore this Easter long weekend, filling the sky with colourful kites of all shapes and sizes.
Running from Saturday to Monday, 11am–5pm, the free event features fairground rides, food stalls and a lively atmosphere, with the best views from the jetty. Arrive early for parking or take a short walk in, and bring some cash if the kids are keen for rides.
Where: Semaphore Beach Foreshore
When: Saturday 4 April – Monday 6 April (11am – 5pm)
For more information, click here.
EASTER COASTAL BUNNY RUN
Gaining more and more popularity every year is the Easter Coast BUNNY RUN. Offering a 5k, 10k, 15k, half marathon and 30k run, the race starts at 7am and all finishers receive a medal! Burn off the calories early and earn the chocolate coma later on in the day. This year’s theme is once again ‘bunny’ and a trophy is award to the person who best represents the theme.
Where: Semaphore South
When: Sunday 5 April (run start at 7am)
For more information, click here.
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