[ August 19, 2022; ]
Discover the night sky with a talk from an astronomer from the Adelaide Planetarium
Enjoy a night of stars and win prizes, with a presentation from UniSA and Adelaide Planetarium Astronomer, Mary Adams.
Sit back as Mary ignites your curiosity by taking you on a journey through the night sky, exploring constellations, the lifecycle of stars, and […]
By Claire Davill
Science Alive! Adelaide is back for 2022, with plenty to see and do for kids of all ages. There’s enough here to keep you entertained and thinking for a whole day.
Science Alive is one of Australia’s premier science and technology expos, with displays, activities, challenges and shows to suit all ages.
The pavilion is […]
[ August 7, 2022; August 14, 2022; August 21, 2022; August 28, 2022; September 4, 2022; September 11, 2022; September 18, 2022; September 25, 2022; October 2, 2022; ]
Torrens Island Quarantine Station Tours
Take a trip back in time and experience what it was like to be put into quarantine back in the early 1900s with the Torrens Island Quarantine Station tour.
The Quarantine Station was built in 1879 to stop passengers from bringing diseases such as smallpox into Adelaide. Today, the site is remarkably […]
The Outpost Education Centre at Monarto Safari Park
Monarto Safari Park has unveiled The Outpost Education Centre; a transformation of the previous Visitor Centre.
The Outpost offers a welcoming education space to ignite passion in protecting and saving species. The Outpost also includes a classroom area, sleeping space and a host of interactive and educational signage about […]
Embrace Kids – a life-changing documentary for children aged 8-12 years.
The Embrace Kids documentary is the next step in the Body Image Movement’s Embrace journey, directed by best-selling author and speaker Taryn Brumfitt.
This time Taryn is talking to school-aged kids and some of her famous friends about body image, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and […]
SAPOL School Holiday Road Safety Program for Kids
The SA Police (SAPOL) have announced the return of their popular FREE road safety program for primary school aged children during the July school holidays.
Not all schools get the opportunity to visit the Road Safety Centre as part of a school excursion so the free holiday program provides […]
Get ready for some winter school holiday fun with Gymnastics, Dance and Parkour workshops at Windsor Gardens.
Try an intro to gymnastics or their parkour academy, enhance your skills with a choice of Handstands and Cartwheels, Dance Acro, Rhythmic Gymnastics or two-hour Aerials & Walkovers/Handsprings & Saults workshops.
Plus 3 hour come and play sessions in collaboration […]
[ July 11, 2022 to July 14, 2022. July 18, 2022 to July 22, 2022. ]
Winter School Holidays are almost upon us!
Go along, take the kids, even the whole family, and join a fun and affordable program in the warmth of the City of Salisbury libraries, hubs and community centres.
Activities include:
Movies at Mawson: Encanto and Clifford
Nitro Nat at the Salisbury Community Hub
Bollywood Dance Workshop at Para […]
[ June 4, 2022; ]
Ocean Fest for World Environment Day
Go along for an afternoon of interactive fun and adventure whilst learning about South Australia’s iconic coastal marine environments.
This June, celebrate World Environment Day, World Oceans Day and World Reef Day at the Marine Discovery Centre. Join the Marine Discovery Team team for an afternoon of interactive fun and adventure […]
[ May 28, 2022; ]
Full Stop.
Girl Guides South Australia with support from the Commissioner for Young People and Children will host a FREE Period Awareness and Education Day for all girls aged 10-17.
Full Stop. is more than just period talk. They want to inspire their girls to be bold and confident, to not be ashamed or scared of their […]
South Australian Museum – Review
by Sharon Harrington
The South Australian Museum on North Terrace in the City is FREE to visit and filled with displays that will engage and enchant the little people in your life.
The fun starts as soon as you walk into the Museum. A dinosaur skeleton poised to attack is perched above the […]
Starting School This July?
Catholic schools across South Australia are offering free mid-year Reception enrolment intake for students who turn five on or before October 31 to reduce the financial burden on families.
When can my child start school?
Most Catholic schools offer two intakes per year for children starting Reception.
Term 1 enrolment – for children who turn five […]
30% OFF Classes for New Students at Mighty Good Talent School
“Teaching tomorrow’s stars today!”
Mighty Good Talent School is more than just a dance school. They offer classes for ages 18 months old right up to adults.
Adelaide’s first children’s dancing, singing & acting school began as “The Johnny Young Talent School” in 1978. They provide quality, […]
Family Friendly ANZAC Day Overnight Vigil and Dawn Service at Smithfield.
Want to teach your kids about ANZAC Day, but struggle to get them ready in time for a 6am Dawn Service?
Held on Sunday 24 April from 7:30pm till 8:30 pm, the City of Playford’s ANZAC Day Overnight Vigil belongs to the city’s young people, and […]
[ April 28, 2022 to April 29, 2022. ]
True Radiance Workshops for Girls.
True Radiance was created to inspire & empower the women of tomorrow to love their version of beautiful, to radiate confidence and to step into their purpose. Specialising in workshops to encourage Teen and Tween Girls to be authentic, happy, healthy and empowered.
These April holidays True Radiance are offering two workshops:
The […]
The State Library of South Australia – Review of the Mortlock Wing in Adelaide
If you haven’t experienced the State Library of SA Mortlock Wing, then put it on your list for the next time you’re exploring the Adelaide CBD. It is definitely worth the visit.
by Brooke Hendry
The Mortlock Wing would have to be the most […]
[ March 5, 2022; ]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2022
Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a 3 hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.
This unique collection of short films from around the globe document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the […]
QUICK LINKS & INFO ABOUT THE RETURN TO SCHOOL IN 2022
Whether your child is returning to school for face to face teaching or learning online from home, you may have questions relating to schooling in 2022 while navigating COVID-19. To help, we’ve put together a handy reference guide with links to government websites containing helpful […]
Don’t Duck Out. Make It SAFE Water Safety Education Campaign
Making a splash with portable pool safety
South Australians are being reminded about the dangers of portable pools.
Young children can drown in only 3cm of water, and silently within just 20 seconds.
Parents and carers need to follow this important advice to help keep children safe over the […]
[ November 23, 2021; ]
Feeding Fussy Eaters Workshop
Go along to talk about mealtimes and how to overcome mealtime challenges for fussy eaters with Skye Shute from Lively Eaters.
The session is aimed at parents with children aged 0-5. Over the years, Skye Shute has developed a keen interest in the areas of paediatric feeding, feeding difficulties, tongue and lip ties […]
[ December 11, 2021 to December 12, 2021. December 13, 2021 to December 17, 2021. December 19, 2021 to December 22, 2021. January 4, 2022 to January 14, 2022. ]
Holiday Swim
Holiday Swim is a Royal Life Saving Society South Australia initiative bringing affordable and educational swimming and water safety lessons to pools and inland waterway locations across Metro and Regional South Australia since the 1950s.
The aim of the program is to teach children critical life saving skills and basic swimming skills, to equip them […]
[ October 16, 2021 to October 30, 2021. ]
Spot the International Space Station in Adelaide (ISS)
Several times a week, Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, determines sighting opportunities for over 6,700 locations worldwide. October 2021 has some great viewing opportunities for Adelaide!
The ISS is Earth’s only microgravity laboratory. This football field-sized platform hosts a plethora of science and technology […]
We love visiting the SAPOL Road Safety Centre at Bonython Park – it is the perfect spot for kids to practice riding their bikes safely and correctly.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The space is fully enclosed and free from cars, which makes it a really safe place for young kids to ride. It even has real traffic lights, […]
VACSWIM SA Online Enrolments Open
VACSWIM is a government funded initiative that’s been providing South Australian primary school children with water knowledge for more than 50 years.
VACSWIM is South Australia’s most renowned summer holiday program giving kids confidence in and around the water. Enrolments are are now available for children 3 to 12 years and taking […]
[ September 25, 2021 to October 10, 2021. ]
Kids Holiday Programs & Workshops in Adelaide – Sep/Oct School Holidays 2021
Your ultimate guide to the top holiday programs & workshops for kids in Adelaide during the Spring School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do, see our Guide below, featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
Birds in the City
Discover the importance of birds in the City of Adelaide with fun, free bird-themed activities and learning tools for kids these school holidays.
In partnership with the Nature Festival, discover the amazing birds that live in the Park Lands, step into another world through an augmented reality experience, meet the artist behind the […]
Loreto College: the start to the journey your daughter deserves
Now finalising enrolments for Reception, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 for 2022 and 2023.
It’s said that every journey starts with a single step. At Loreto College, that step leads to the development of strong, passionate and confident girls and young women.
Loreto is an all-girls’ […]
Young Explorers at the SA Museum
What do you see? Explore the Museum with Emma, Stephen and friends.
Young Explorers is the SA Museum’s fun program for early years learners. They host in-person programs throughout the year, and you’ll find online resources below so that you can continue the fun at home.
LibrariesSA has kindly put together a […]
[ August 22, 2021; ]
Oliphant Science Awards Open Day
Go along to the 2021 Oliphant Science Awards Open Day to experience the fun and magic of science in action. This year is a celebration of 40 years of the Oliphant Science Awards.
There will be several engaging Science Shows including presentations by Professor Flint, Bright Sparks Entertainment, Nature Education Centre and […]
[ August 29, 2021; ]
Professor Flint’s Dinner with the Dinosaurs at Adelaide Botanic Garden
Enjoy a picnic and a delightful adventure into the past, on an afternoon of dino-tunes, fossils, giant dinosaurs, native Australian animals, & more with Professor Flint at Adelaide Botanic Garden.
EDIT: This event is SOLD OUT
On 29 August, as a grand finale to National Science Week, Professor […]
