March Long Weekend 2026 in Kingston SE

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A coastal weekend, Your Way!

The mornings feel slower. The coffee tastes better. The sea breeze lingers just a little longer. And suddenly, there’s no rush to be anywhere — just time to explore.

You might begin with coffee and a delicious breakfast at Bliss By the Sea, Beach Noms or The Candy Store and Cafe. A wander through town follows naturally. Refresh your space at Dewberry Home, discover handmade treasures at The Little Shop on Agnes, browse seasonal sales at Asian Inspiration, update your wardrobe at Style Co for the cooler months ahead. If the house needs a little attention before autumn settles in, Kingston Renovator Centre has everything from bedding to appliances sorted.

And if you're rolling through town towing the boat or heading further along the coast, South East Offroad is the perfect pit stop. From 4WD parts and recovery gear to caravan and camping essentials, it’s the place to sort what you forgot — or upgrade what you’ve been meaning to fix to keep your adventure moving.

Mid-morning could take you to the Waste Away from Lacepede Bay Sustainability Expo — a free, family-friendly event filled with market stalls, demonstrations and hands-on activities that make sustainable living feel achievable. Or perhaps you’ll find yourself inside the Kingston Town Hall at the Model Railway & Hobby Expo, surrounded by intricate displays of trains, aircraft, automobiles and Lego creations that captivate all ages.

When it’s time to eat, you’re spoilt for choice. Fresh seafood from Lacepede Seafood, hot pastries or pizza from Beach Noms, milkshakes from The Candy Store & Café or a long lunch at the Royal Mail Hotel or Crown Inn Kingston. If the afternoon calls for something slower, a wine tasting and platter at Wangolina offers the perfect excuse to settle in and stay awhile.

As evening approaches, the coastline shifts into something even more special. A Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Night Tour lets you climb beneath the stars and take in Lacepede Bay from above — a simple but unforgettable Kingston experience.

The March Long Weekend in Kingston SE isn’t about one big headline event.

It’s about simple moments.

Shared meals.

Local conversations.

Discovering something new.

However you spend it — make it local.

Make it relaxed.

Make it Kingston SE.

Ready to plan your weekend?

Below you’ll find trading hours, events and what's happening across Kingston SE this March Long Weekend.

Eat and Drink Local

Long weekends are best spent around a table — whether that’s coffee by the coast, a long lunch with friends, fresh local seafood, or an easy pub meal. Here’s where you can eat and drink local this March Long Weekend.

ROYAL MAIL HOTEL

Table Bookings: Ph 8767 2002

Bar:

Friday: 10am - Late

Saturday: 10am - Late

Sunday: 11am - 9pm

Monday: 11am - 4pm (Lunch: 12pm - 3pm)

Bottlehop:

Friday: 10am - 8pm

Saturday: 10am - 8pm

Sunday: 11am - 8pm

Monday: 11am - 4pm

BLISS BY THE SEA

Online orders: www.blissbythesea.au/order-online

Friday: 7am- 2pm

Saturday: 7am - 2pm

Sunday: 7am - 2pm

Monday: 7am - 2pm

BEACH NOMS

Online orders & delivery: www.beachnoms.au/order-online

Friday: 7am - 8pm

Saturday: 8am - 8pm

Sunday: 8am - 7:30pm

Monday: 8am - 1pm

THE CANDY STORE & CAFE

$1 from every coffee sold on the 7th & 8th of March will be donated to the Kingston SE National Trust of SA in support of the Kingston SE Model Railway & Hobby Expo.

Friday: 8am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8am - 3pm

Sunday: 8am - 3pm

Monday: 9am - 2pm

CROWN INN KINGSTON

Table Bookings: Ph 8767 2005

Friday: 9am - Late

Live Music from 8pm: Sax Bates

Saturday: 9am - Late

Sunday: 9am - Late

Monday: 9am - Late

CAPE JAFFA HOLIDAY PARK KIOSK

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 9am - 7pm Beachside Bites

Sunday: 9am - 5pm

Monday: 10am - 5pm

BIG4 KINGSTON FORESHORE HOLIDAY PARK KIOSK

Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Sunday: 9am - 5pm

Monday: 9am - 5pm

Shop Local

From wardrobe updates and handmade gifts to homewares and shack essentials, take a wander through town and discover what our local retailers have waiting for you.

ASIAN INSPIRATION

30% Off Summer Clothing, Earrings & Kites.

Friday: 10am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sunday: 10am - 1pm

Monday: Closed

STYLE CO AGENCY

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 9am - 2pm

Sunday: 10am - 2pm

Monday: Closed

DEWBERRY HOME

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 9am - 12pm

Sunday: 10am - 1pm

Monday: 10am - 12pm

THE LITTLE SHOP ON AGNES

Friday: 9am - 3pm

Saturday: 9am - 3pm

Sunday: 9am - 3pm

Monday: Closed

SOUTH EAST OFFROAD

Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday: 9am - 12pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

KINGSTON RENOVATOR CENTRE

Friday: 8am - 5:30pm

Saturday: 9am - 1pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

KINGSTON IGA

Friday: 8am - 6pm

Saturday: 8am - 4pm

Sunday: 9am - 4pm

Monday: 9am - 3pm

KINGSTON PLUMBING & PUMPS

Friday: (Shop) 9am - 4:30pm

Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Emergency On Call PlumberAvailable 24/7

Experience Local

Beyond great food and shopping, Kingston SE offers events, exhibitions and experiences that bring the community to life. Here’s what you can see and do across the long weekend.

WASTE AWAY FROM LACEPEDE BAY SUSTAINABILITY EXPO

Saturday, 7th March 9am - 4pm

Free, Family-Friendly Event Market Stalls, Demonstrations, Hands-on Activities, Guest Presenters, Junk Art & Recycled Fashion Comps

Senior Citizens Centre, 74 Agnes Street

KINGSTON SE MODEL RAILWAY & HOBBY EXPO

A jam packed exhibition for hobby lovers of all ages! Trains, Aircraft, Automobiles, Lego, Models & Art.

Saturday: 9:30am - 5pm

Sunday: 9:30am - 5pm

Monday: 9:30am - 4pm

Kingston Town Hall, 53 Agnes Street

Tickets Online or at the Door

CAPE JAFFA LIGHTHOUSENIGHT TOURS

Sunday, 8th March

8pm, 8:30pm & 9pm

Bookings via: 0427854175 or online www.capejaffalighthouse.org.au

TEMPO PILATES

Group Reformer Pilates Classes

Times & Bookings visit: www.tempopilateskingston.com.au

Enjoy Local

Sometimes the best parts of a long weekend aren’t planned — they’re found in live music, community gatherings, coastal drives and relaxed afternoons. Here’s what’s adding to the vibe this weekend.

WANGOLINA

Wine Tasting, Chip n Sip Pairing, Platters & Sales

Friday: 11am - 5pm

Saturday: 11am - 5pm

Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Monday: 11am - 5pm

CROWN INN KINGSTON

Friday:

7pm Meat Raffle Draw

8pm Live Music

Stay Local

It’s shaping up to be a busy long weekend, with many places already booked — but there are still a few vacancies if you’re quick.