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
Sessions at 9am and 2pm
$20 per child - bookings essential
The much-loved Market Trail invites young foodies to explore the Market through our seasonal spring produce. Grab a bag and trail map before setting off on a self-guided adventure to ten pit stops! Please note, walk-in tickets are no longer available for this activity.
Little Market Chefs
29 September to 8 October
Sessions at 9am and 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!
FREE ACTIVITIES
Face Painting
Saturday 26 September
Saturday 3 + 10 October
FREE - 9.30am to 12pm
Stop by the Eastern Roadway for free face painting on Saturday mornings!
Fruit Craft
Friday 2 October
9.30am to 1pm
FREE - no bookings required
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.
Cook with OzHarvest
7 October
11am to 11.45am
FREE - no bookings required
Join Chef Genevieve Harris and OzHarvest for a FREE kids cooking demonstration! Your little ones will learn to cook a simple dish or two and reduce food waste at home.
Seasonal Still Life
Friday 9 October
9.30am to 12pm
FREE - no bookings required
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.
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!