Easter

What’s on and open in Adelaide & South Australia on Good Friday 2025

By Danika Zalac

Posted on April 18, 2025

Good Friday’s rolling in—and a lot of stores and eateries are shutting up shop to celebrate. Here’s your guide to the ones that are still open.

Good Friday’s rolling in, and a lot of stores and eateries are shutting up shop to celebrate. There is still a selection of shops around the state where you can grab last-minute hot cross buns and Easter eggs. Keen to get out of the house for a coffee, a vino, or a bite to eat? There are heaps of spots still slinging the goods this Good Friday.

If you’re looking for more over the weekend, check out these guides!

Please check with each venue before visiting however, as details are subject to change. Here’s your guide to the ones that are still open.

What’s On

DAWNBREAK

Picture this: You’re at a dance party on the beach. Your body sways to the sound of eurphoric house beats and the subtle hum of the waves hitting the shore. The moon slowly sets and and the sun takes the stage. Sand between your toes, clear mind, and surrounded by people just having a good time. That’s exactly what Dawnbreak is and after several sold-out parties in Perth, it’s on tour and hitting the Glenelg shore next week. First and second release tickets have already sold out, so make sure to get in quick and make the third release yours!

Where: Glenelg foreshore
When: 18 April, from 5am
For more information, click here.

DinoFest

This Easter, step back in time 66 million years to an age when these truly remarkable creatures roamed the earth! Discover how Tyrannosaurs grew from small dog-sized dinosaurs to become the world’s most fearsome predators. DinoFest is coming to Victoria Park over the long weekend and will be the ultimate dino experience.

Tickets include a 45-minute dinosaur encounter and kids’ dinosaur activities, including a dino dig and feel a fossil, a dino trail with 30+ dinosaurs, including a life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex and free parking.

Where: Victoria Park
When: Tuesday April 15th to Sunday April 27th
For more information, click here.

Easter at Woodhouse Adventure Park

Get ready for an eggstra special Easter at Woodhouse Adventure Park, one of the most popular spots to celebrate the long weekend!

For Day & Overnight Guests:
Enjoy the adrenaline-pumping Tube Slide (Sat–Mon, weather permitting), plus self-paced activities and competitions from Friday to Monday, with prizes up for grabs, including a Club Woodhouse annual membership. Kids 12 and under can also enter an Easter Colouring Competition to win a Melba’s Easter Bag.

For Campers:
Camp for one night or the whole weekend; there’s no minimum stay. Arrive from 9am on Good Friday to grab a great camping spot. Enjoy outdoor movie nights on Saturday and Sunday with The Secret Life of Pets and Wonka at 6:30pm. Don’t forget your blankets and snacks!

Bookings are essential – spots fill fast!

Where: 37 Spring Gully Rd, Piccadilly SA 5151
When: Friday to Sunday activities
For more information, click here.

Meadows 4-Day Easter Fair

The Meadows Easter Fair is back, bringing four days of family-friendly fun to the Adelaide Hills! With over 100 stalls showcasing handmade goods, gourmet treats, local produce, a petting zoo and more, there’s something for everyone. Entry is free, with parking available nearby, making it the perfect Easter weekend escape less than an hour from the city.

Where: 51 Mawson Road, Meadows, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, 5201
When: Friday 18 – Monday 21 April, 9am – 4pm
For more information, click here.

Prospect Good Friday Festival

Kick off your Easter weekend at the brand new Good Friday Festival held right in the heart of Prospect. Enjoy a day filled with local food trucks, artisan market stalls, live music, and family-friendly activities like face painting and outdoor games. Relax on the grass with a drink in hand or catch live footy on the big screen. This free community event is the perfect way to start your long weekend. Don’t forget your chairs and picnic rugs!

Where: Prospect Memorial Gardens & Prospect Oval, Prospect
When: Friday 18 April 11am – 6pm
For more information, click here.

Salt Festival

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Southern Eyre Peninsula, Salt Festival is back for ten unforgettable days of music, art, food and inspiration, showcasing the very best of the region and beyond. The festival features a diverse program of performances, workshops, feasts and thought-provoking talks. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast, a live music lover, a theatre buff, or simply keen to get hands-on in a creative workshop, Salt Festival has something for everyone.

Where: 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula 5606
When: April 18 — 27
For more information, click here.