A rainy day in Adelaide with kids
This is a wet-weather day in Adelaide built from indoor stops. The South Australian Museum, Mindshift Escape Rooms and Hijinx Hotel are all within 1 km of the centre. BOUNCE Marleston and Kingpin Norwood are 3.6 and 3.1 km out. The museum is free and the rest are ticketed. It suits kids from about 5 up to teens, with a toddler zone at BOUNCE for younger siblings.
Start with the museum, then use the afternoon for whichever active stop suits your kids. Mindshift is closed Monday and Tuesday, so the whole plan works Wednesday to Sunday. Hijinx Hotel opens at noon on weekdays. Check each listing for prices and booking details.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: South Australian Museum
- Late morning: Mindshift Escape Rooms Adelaide
- Afternoon: Hijinx Hotel Rundle Place
- Late afternoon: BOUNCE Marleston
- Evening: Kingpin Norwood
Morning
Start at the South Australian Museum
South Australian Museum, Adelaide · Museum · Ages 3-17 · Free · 4.6 stars (5225 reviews)
A state natural history and cultural museum on North Terrace, open daily 10am to 5pm. It has a hands-on Discovery Centre for kids and free entry. It is 0.9 km from the centre and is a low-energy way to start a wet day.
Tip: Entry is free. Ask at the museum about the Discovery Centre.
Late morning
Try an escape room at Mindshift
Mindshift Escape Rooms Adelaide, Adelaide · Escape Rooms · Ages 5-12 · From $25 · 4.9 stars (1604 reviews)
Escape rooms on Pulteney Street for ages 5 and up, with family-friendly rooms. Children 5 to 12 pay $25 each. It is 0.5 km from the centre and opens at 11am on Wednesday to Saturday.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Opens 12:30pm on Sunday.
Afternoon
Play challenge rooms at Hijinx
Hijinx Hotel Rundle Place, Adelaide · Arcade & Entertainment · Ages 2-12 · From $16 · 4.6 stars (841 reviews)
Ten themed points-scoring challenge rooms in Rundle Mall, for ages 5 and up. Five rooms start from $23, kids tickets are $16, and a five-room family ticket is $50. It is a points game rather than a puzzle, so it suits kids who prefer to move.
Tip: Opens at noon on weekdays and 10am on weekends.
Late afternoon
Burn off energy at BOUNCE
BOUNCE Marleston, Marleston · Trampoline Parks · Ages 1-17 · From $13 · 4.6 stars (2486 reviews)
An indoor trampoline park with a ninja course and a toddler zone in Marleston, 3.6 km from the centre. Sixty minutes is from $18 on weekdays and $25 on weekends. It is the place for high-energy kids who have been indoors all day.
Tip: The miniBOUNCER session for little ones is from $13.50 off-peak.
Evening
Finish at Kingpin Norwood
Kingpin Norwood, Norwood · Bowling & Arcade · Ages 5-16 · From $19 · 4.7 stars (2237 reviews)
A bowling, laser tag and arcade centre on Osmond Terrace, Norwood. Laser tag is from age 6. One activity is from $19 on weekdays before 4pm and $23 on weekends and weekday evenings. It is open late, so it suits a wet evening.
Tip: Open until 10pm most nights, midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Where to eat
Village Tavern, Golden Grove. Village Tavern in Golden Grove has an indoor kids play area, and Kids Eat Free Mondays in October 2026. It is 17.7 km from the centre, so only worth the drive if you are already heading north.
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Before you go
- Mindshift is closed Monday and Tuesday, so this plan works Wednesday to Sunday.
- The South Australian Museum is free and open daily 10am to 5pm.
- Laser tag at Kingpin Norwood is from age 6, and both Mindshift and Hijinx are for ages 5 and up.
- BOUNCE Marleston has a toddler zone for younger siblings.
- Kids Eat Free is on Mondays in October 2026 at Village Tavern, which is 17.7 km from the centre.
Questions parents ask
What can kids do in Adelaide when it rains?
Try the free South Australian Museum and its Discovery Centre, then an escape room at Mindshift, challenge rooms at Hijinx Hotel, trampolines at BOUNCE Marleston or laser tag and bowling at Kingpin Norwood. All five are indoors.
How much does a rainy day in Adelaide with kids cost?
The South Australian Museum is free. Mindshift charges $25 for children 5 to 12, Hijinx kids tickets are $16, BOUNCE is from $18 for 60 minutes on weekdays, and Kingpin Norwood is from $19 for one activity on weekdays before 4pm.
Where can toddlers play indoors in Adelaide?
BOUNCE Marleston has a toddler zone and a miniBOUNCER session from $13.50 off-peak. Village Tavern in Golden Grove has an indoor kids play area, though it is 17.7 km from the centre. Check the listings for hours.
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