Help me find... something to do during the March long weekend

Experience the best Adelaide City has to offer during the upcoming long weekend. With buzzing laneways, rooftop drinks, live music and some of the best food and wine in the country all within walking distance, why would you want to be anywhere else?

From picnics and spa days to lazy-day sips and eats, we’ve added plenty of last-minute activities you can slot straight into your three-day itinerary.

A perfect sunny-day activity, start slow at the Adelaide Central Market where you can stock up on picnic essentials from some of South Australia’s best growers and gourmet gurus (think fresh fruit, cheese and cold cuts). From there, wander to one of the city’s beautiful green spaces, including Adelaide Botanic Garden or the Riverbank Park Lands, where you can unwind and enjoy long afternoons without a schedule.

Here’s your reminder that the weekend doesn’t end on Sunday. Good things truly come in twos with $15 margarita pizzas and $15 margarita cocktails, slung and stirred all night long at Bank Street Social. Turn off your alarm, start your night with cheese pulls and end it with salt rims and disco balls.

Slow things down at Adario’s Aroma Bar candle-making experience. Treat your senses to a variety of scents and aromas that could end up in your very own personalised candle. Stave off the Sunday scaries with this soothing session, perfect for a relaxing reset.

Forget you’re in the city and transport yourself to the bustling late-night hawker markets of the Indo-Pacific. Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Night Market Asia (6-7 March). Featuring street eats from a variety of delicious cuisines, late-night sips, entertainment and immersive experiences.

Treat yourself to the ultimate pamper sesh at BODHI Spa at Eos by SkyCity. Unwind with calming spa treatments like botanical facials, massage therapies and wellness rituals, then take your relaxation to the next level in the tranquil lounge, sauna or pool areas featuring breathtaking city views. If you’re feeling peckish afterwards, grab a bite at one of SkyCity’s many eateries, including iTL or The Kitchen.

Malt Shovel Taphouse is open all weekend for sunny sips along the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri, offering panoramic views of Adelaide Oval and Elder Park  / Tarntanya Wama. Enjoy surcharge free rounds, classic bar bites and live music.

Many restaurants will remain open during the long weekend, which means date night, girls’ night and family night are sorted. Whether you’re craving Moroccan-infused flavours at Olive or succulent spit-roast at OMADA Bar & Grill, you’ll find plenty of delicious city eats to fuel your three days (and your stomach) before the work week begins again.

Who says you need to leave the city to enjoy your long weekend? Discover the quirkiest and tastiest corners of Adelaide City, from the quiet zen of the Botanic Garden to sweeping 360-degree views at SkyCity. Fit all this and more into one jam-packed weekend itinerary.

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