The Glover Playground North Adelaide, also known as ‘Helicopter Park’ by many, is an all-time favourite, and it’s recently (early 2024) had a spruce-up!
Updated review by Claire Davill
The playground refresh includes new soft fall, new swings, and a fresh coat of paint/repairs to many pieces of equipment. The old tree stump, with its animal carvings, […]
Explore The Art Gallery of South Australia on North Terrace, Adelaide.
There’s plenty for kids to see and do at the Art Gallery and there’s so much more than just looking at paintings on the wall!
Review by Claire Davill
Don’t shy away from taking kids into The Art Gallery of South Australia as there’s plenty of kid-friendly […]
[ April 6, 2024 to April 29, 2024. ]
Adelaide’s Festival Plaza has a new outdoor artwork installation that kids can climb on! Get in quick to check out the Flowbars sculptures while they’re here for the April 2024 school holidays.
Flowbars Sculpture 4.0 and Flow Bar Minis is Festival Plaza’s second outdoor art commission. In collaboration with Seb Humphreys, aka @Order55, the sculptures resemble […]
Wombat Waterhole Playground in Hazelwood Park is a varied play space set amongst towering gum trees and includes fun features for all ages and abilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This long-time favourite playground has just had a refresh as of early 2024, with new soft fall and repaired/replaced circular play platforms. The refresh has helped maintain the […]
[ April 18, 2024; ]
FREE Come ‘N’ Try Day for Kids at Woodville Lacrosse Club
All young athletes are invited to dive into lacrosse excitement at the Woodville Lacrosse Club’s FREE Come ‘N’ Try event during the April school holidays.
Lacrosse is a fast and fun team sport played with a netted stick and ball. It combines the best elements of […]
[ April 18, 2024 to April 19, 2024. ]
Kung Fu Panda Meet & Greet – Port Adelaide Plaza.
Unleash your inner warrior at Port Adelaide Plaza’s Kung Fu Panda Meet & Greet this April school holidays! Meet the legendary Kung Fu Panda and enjoy panda crafts, activities & FREE fairy floss.
Dates:
Thursday 18 April 2024 | 11am-2pm
Friday 19 April 2024 | 11am-2pm
Location: Near TerryWhite […]
[ April 19, 2024; ]
During the April school holidays go and explore Woodfield Reserve in Salisbury.
Our Big Backyard Woodfield Reserve Nature Adventure is on Friday 19 April 2024. Stir your curiosity on a nature scavenger hunt, discover Murlapaka (shields), enjoy a picnic with your family (BYO) or build a Wardli (shelter) using sticks or fallen branches on the ground.
Natural […]
[ April 5, 2024; ]
FREE community screening of ‘Wonka’ in Bowden Town Park.
Settle in for an the evening with an outdoor screening of ‘Wonka’ at Bowden Town Park. Arrive at 7pm to set up your spot on the lawn, visit the new Discovery Centre , grab some pre-movie nibbles and drinks at Plant 4 or pack a hamper, with […]
[ April 15, 2024 9:00 pm to April 21, 2024 9:00 pm. ]
April School Holidays Superhero School at the Myer Centre.
Hey all you amazing superheroes! Guess what? This school holidays, the Myer Centre is transforming into a bustling superhero school on level 2, jam-packed with exciting activities and workshops that will unleash your inner hero!
Go along for an unforgettable experience at the Myer Centre’s Superhero School this […]
[ April 6, 2024; ]
Storybook Walk in Thalassa Park is getting a new resident.
This much-loved walk aims to celebrate and raise the profile of Australian writers and poets and their works, by bringing characters from some of the best-loved children’s books to life.
Every two years, three books are selected, and the community is asked to vote for their favourite, […]
[ April 14, 2024; ]
Pack your picnic and favourite teddy bear and go along for a good old-fashioned Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
The much-loved band of the South Australian Police will be back in the Garden to entertain the crowd, this time with their full concert band. They’ll be playing a selection of well-known hits and […]
[ April 17, 2024 to April 19, 2024. April 22, 2024 to April 24, 2024. ]
Go build at Churchill Centre these school holidays with Bricks 4 Kidz Building Workshops!
Kids aged 5 – 12 will be able to build and drive trains, a bustling city and a giant amusement park with a mega roller coaster.
Week 1: TRAIN CITY
Build and drive multiple trains on a giant train track, build famous buildings to […]
[ April 22, 2024; ]
Touch a Truck is a FREE school holiday event where kids can get up close and personal with their favourite trucks, heavy machinery and all things motor to see how they work.
The event will be held at Civic Park, Modbury and feature City of Tea Tree Gully vehicles, garbage trucks, emergency vehicles, historic cars and […]
Explore the Littlehampton Tunnels in the Adelaide Hills.
A short drive up the freeway to Littlehampton, just outside of Mount Barker, brings you to a fantastic group of tunnels that you can walk as a family. There’s plenty to explore here and lots of photo opportunities.
Review by Claire Davill
To reach the tunnels we recommend parking at […]
[ April 4, 2024 to April 7, 2024. ]
Located at Elder Park, the 2024 Macca’s Footy Festival will feature the popular 150m long zipline over The River Torrens as part of the AFL’s Gather Round festivities.
The four-day festival will be full of free activities and entertainment for all ages, including some of South Australia’s best local vendors, food trucks and licensed bars, while […]
Chihuly’s Garden Cycle Exhibition to open at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Two of South Australia’s iconic cultural and arts institutions are joining forces in the lead-up to the Australian premiere of the exclusive international glass-art event, Chihuly’s Garden Cycle, opening at Adelaide Botanic Garden in September 2024.
Adelaide’s world class Garden and craft and design icon, JamFactory, […]
[ April 13, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
Follow the LEGO® Trail at the Migration Museum.
Join in the fun at Migration Museum for another fabulous LEGO Trail. Find all the LEGO figures hidden inside the Museum, unscramble the matching letters and spell out the winning word. Enter the competition to win one of two fantastic prizes. Kids can also help make Earth Day […]
[ April 14, 2024; ]
The McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic is a great family day celebration of vintage and classic motoring.
McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic signature street parade returns in 2024 — this year bringing a new touch of luxury with the addition of a fleet of Rolls Royce’s for the first time.
More than 15 of the elegant and […]
[ April 7, 2024; ]
Park Choir is a free, all-ages community event bringing together voices from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the joy of music.
Based on the widely popular concept “Pub Choir”, Park Choir presents a dynamic one-hour interactive experience bringing together people from all walks of life. Participants come together to master a classic song in three-part harmony, culminating […]
[ April 13, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this April! As well as free entry from 11am to 5pm every day from 13 April to 28 April 2024, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and […]
Free Pump Track for Kids in the City of Burnside
The City of Burnside has an ‘all wheels – all ages’ pump track which is available to use for free at various locations throughout the council area.
The pump track is a FREE recreational facility for all wheeled sports including bikes of all types, scooters, skateboards, roller […]
[ March 31, 2024; ]
Easter Bunny Run at the Myer Centre Adelaide
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure on Easter Sunday at the Myer Centre!
Join the FREE fun from 11am until 2pm for the Myer Centre’s Easter Bunny Run, where the hunt for sweet treats gets a fun twist!
Snap a joyful pic with the Easter Bunny (don’t forget to tag […]
[ March 28, 2024; ]
FREE Easter Market Trail for Kids at the Adelaide Central Market.
Trading is extended until 7pm on Easter Thursday, with free family activities including an Easter Market Trail for kids.
Hop into the Market for a FREE kids Easter Market Trail and collect some Easter goodies including chocolate, sweet treats, flavoured milk and a little something for […]
[ April 13, 2024; ]
Movies in the Park is a free outdoor movie screening for the local community of Campbelltown.
Grab the blankets to cosy up for a free screening of the popular film Super Mario Bros Movie (PG) at Thorndon Park, Paradise.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from 5:30pm, with the film screening commencing at sundown (approx […]
[ March 9, 2024 to March 11, 2024. March 13, 2024 to March 15, 2024. ]
Whale: Real Life or Art?
Unannounced, a sperm whale beached itself on the shores of Glenelg (Pathawilyangga) and later on the banks of the Torrens River (Karrawirra Pari) in Elder Park. A grey giant with jaws wide open, eyeing the sky. A dumb question from the sea to man, a riddle from the deep.
The beaching of […]
[ April 18, 2024 to April 21, 2024. ]
Adelaide Equestrian Festival will be back at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi in April 2024.
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival will deliver a show stopping 5-star equestrian event as riders from around the country compete against each other in the lead up to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
This prestigious event is the only 5-star event of its kind in the […]
[ March 23, 2024; ]
Glenelg Film Festival has announced its inaugural festival event celebrating film and culture will take place at Glenelg’s Colley Reserve.
This Festival Event will hold world premieres for three films and an awards ceremony with screenings of short films by independent film makers and producers, before concluding with a dynamic film hub at Colley Reserve.
The Glenelg […]
[ April 13, 2024 to April 14, 2024. ]
Sand Sculpting Competition at Glenelg during the April school holidays.
Join family and friends for a weekend of sand sculpting with world champion sand sculptor Dennis Massoud!
Dennis will be in Glenelg for two days, giving away major secrets to creating a masterpiece with sand.
Each session will receive a 30 minute workshop where Dennis will reveal some […]
[ March 23, 2024 to March 24, 2024. ]
The Jetty Road FREE Easter Egg Hunt is back in 2024, brought to you by Skyline Attractions.
Take the whole family down to the Bay for a Free Easter Egg Hunt, and the opportunity to support local causes and businesses on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March 2024 (weekend before Easter).
There will be loads of chocolate […]
The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge is a free online resource teaching children and young people important skills for the jobs of the future.
Digital skills are life skills. They’re critical to future jobs, social inclusion and a more equitable world. There is the chance to participate in three different challenges: Learn to Speak Robot, Space to Dream and […]
