Spring has sprung and our big market adventures for little foodies are back!
Celebrate the spring school holidays at Adelaide Central Market, where fresh flavours, colourful produce and family fun come together. From hands-on cooking classes and crafts to free live entertainment and our beloved Market Trail, there’s something to spark every young foodie’s curiosity.
Our school holiday program runs from Saturday 26 September to Friday 9 October.
Have a peek at what's on - plus, there's more to come!
TICKETED ACTIVITIES
Market Trail
29 September to 9 October
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Sessions at 9am and 2pm
$20 per child - bookings essential
Our Market Trail invites young foodies to explore the Market through seasonal spring produce. Grab a bag and trail map before setting off on a self-guided adventure to ten pit stops! Recommended for ages 4 to 13.
Please note, walk-in tickets are no longer offered. We have increased the allocation of pre-booked tickets to accommodate.
Little Market Chefs
29 September to 8 October
Tuesdays + Thursdays
Sessions at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm
$25 per child - bookings essential
At the Adelaide Central Market, we celebrate cooking seasonally from the ground up. In this class, your little ones will create a simple, delicious dish using ingredients sourced directly from our traders, before feasting on what they’ve made together.
This activity is suitable for ages 6 to 12.
FREE ACTIVITIES
Exhibition: Pattern and Colour of the Market
Friday 18 September
to Saturday 17 October
FREE
All around the Market!
Explore this exhibition of Market-inspired artworks made by young artists aged 2 to 17 years, presented by Little Picassos.
Face Painting
Saturday 26 September
Saturday 3 + 10 October
FREE - No bookings required
9.30am to 12pm
Eastern Roadway
Stop by the Eastern Roadway for free face painting on Saturday mornings! Suitable for ages 2 and up.
Fruity Craft
Friday 2 October
9.30am to 1pm
FREE - No bookings required
Gouger Dining
We love spring fruit! Join Little Picassos for a fruit-themed arts and crafts activity, and leave with a bright new piece of artwork for your wall at home. Recommended for ages 3 to 12.
Cook with OzHarvest
Wednesday 7 October
11am to 11.45am
FREE - No bookings required
Community Kitchen
Join Chef Genevieve Harris and OzHarvest for a FREE kids cooking demonstration! Your little ones will learn to cook a simple dish and reduce food waste at home. Suitable for all ages.
OzHarvest Lemon-Aid Stand
Wednesday 7 October
10am to 2pm
FREE
Gouger Dining
This delicious "lemonaid" is made with rescued lemons that would otherwise go to waste. Say hello to the OzHarvest team and try this tasty, fizzy, socially conscious treat!
Suitable for all ages.
Family Storytime
Thursday 8 October
10am to 11am
FREE - No bookings required
Eastern Roadway
Join the team from City of Adelaide Libraries for a special spring-themed storytime session for little ones, followed by a fun craft activity.
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Seasonal Still Life Painting
Friday 9 October
9.30am to 12pm
FREE - no bookings required
Gouger Dining
Led by the expert team from Little Picassos, your little artiste will draw or paint their own postcard modelled on fruit and vegetables from our Market stalls. Recommended for ages 3 to 12.
Roving Live Music
Saturday 10 October
10am to 12pm
FREE - no bookings required
Keep an eye out for The Sopranos as they bring the sounds of Italy to the Market!
Suitable for all ages.
FREE COOKING DEMOS
While you're visiting the Adelaide Central Market for the school holidays, check out our family-friendly food experiences! Bring your little foodies along to one of Cumbia's free multicultural cooking demonstrations, suitable for curious cooks of all ages (and yes, that includes adults). Make sure you stay until the end to enjoy a free tasting!
Cook It The Cumbia Way: Paella
Friday 2 October
11am to 11.45am
FREE - no bookings required
Community Kitchen
Cook It The Cumbia Way: Arepas
Friday 9 October
11am to 11.45am
FREE - no bookings required
Community Kitchen
Learn how to make traditional South American arepas (savoury corn pancakes) from scratch! The Cumbia team will share the techniques, ingredients and flavours behind these gluten-free delicacies. And don't forget to stick around for a tasting!