Best Ideas for Free Family Fun in the City of Adelaide
Looking for the best free things to do in Adelaide with kids? If you’re planning a day in the city of Adelaide and are looking for some family adventures, there are plenty o...
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WIN a Family Halloween Costume Pack worth $250 from Costumes in Australia
WIN a Family Halloween Costume Pack worth $250 Halloween has a way of sneaking up on a household. Someone remembers on the 29th, and the scramble begins. This year, one Adelaide fa...
WIN a Family Pass to the Bay to Birdwood Finish Festival | 18 Oct 2026
Bay to Birdwood Finish Festival Step into a world of classic and vintage style and glamour, and automotive history at the RAA Bay to Birdwood Finish Festival. Held in the pictures...
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WIN a Family Pass to Wail at the Gaol | Adelaide Gaol | 24 Oct 2026
WIN a Family Pass to Wail at the Gaol 2026! Step into a world of magic, adventure and imagination this Halloween at Adelaide Gaol as Wail at the Gaol returns to Adelaide Gaol on Sa...
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Exploring Panorama and Pasadena | Review
From rooftop drinks at the Hotel Panorama to gourmet food shopping, bushland walks and family-friendly playgrounds, discover the best of Adelaide’s southern suburbs of Panorama and...
Kids & Youth Disability Expo | Adelaide | 4 & 5 Dec 2026
Do you look after a child or young person living with disability? Are you looking for help to develop your child’s social skills or communication skills? Perhaps you’r...
Walkervillage Christmas Fair | Walkerville | 29 Nov 2026
Enjoy the magic and excitement of the annual Walkervillage Christmas Fair. The Walkervillage Christmas Fair is back for 2026 at Walkerville Oval. Entry is free and there will be a...
Disney’s Hexed | In Cinemas 26 Nov 2026
In Disney’s Hexed film, an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie discovers secret magical abilities. In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new magical coming-of-ag...
Halloween Spookfest | Paralowie Village | 31 Oct 2026
Halloween Spookfest at Paralowie Village Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at Paralowie Village! Take the whole family along on Saturday 31 October from 3–5pm...
Woofstock 2026 | Glengowrie | 21 Nov 2026
Get ready to let the fur fly free at Woofstock, a groovy day out for dogs and their humans. Inspired by the legendary Woodstock festival, take along your 4-legged friend and family...
Campbelltown Moonlight Markets | Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
Go along to discover hidden treasures, try new food and wine experiences, sit back and enjoy the night at Campbelltown Moonlight Markets in Thornton Park. This family friendly, ou...
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Touch a Truck | Mitchell Park | 15 Dec 2026
The City of Marion’s Touch a Truck event is a FREE school holiday adventure that will be truckloads of fun! Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a digger? Or maybe you...
Your Guide to Adelaide’s Best Markets
Adelaide’s markets are a great way to spend a day out, offering everything from vintage fashion and pre-loved treasures to fresh produce, artisan goods and family-friendly activiti...
Summit Skies | Mount Barker | 8 Nov 2026
Giant kites. Bursts of colour. Bubbles everywhere. The skies above the Summit Sport and Recreation Park in Mount Barker are set to look a little different and absolutely amazing th...
Women’s and Children’s Hospital: A Family Guide | North Adelaide
From a dedicated playroom and inclusive playground to Clown Doctors, bedside story time and colourful artworks, the Women’s and Children’s Hospital offers thoughtful touches to bri...
Nature Festival | Calling All Adventure Seekers | Review
We had a beautiful morning planting seeds of sunshine and spending time doing sunflower related activities during Adelaide’s Nature Festival. Review by Angelica-Hazel Toutoun...
Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival | 21 Nov 2026
The Kookaburra Homes Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival is a FREE community event, created for locals, by locals. The 2026 Kookaburra Homes Christmas Festival in Murray Br...
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Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
Adelaide’s New Christmas Tree in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga 2026. A brand-new Christmas Tree is coming to Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga in Adelaide for Christmas 2026, with ...
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Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre | Felixstow | Review
The Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre in Felixstow features new indoor and outdoor pools, outdoor waterslides and a water play splash park. The newly redeveloped Payneham Memorial ...
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Garage Sale Trail | 7-8 & 14-15 Nov 2026
Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, dedicated to helping you extend the life of your unwanted things and find the ultimate pre-loved gem. This year...
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Kids’ Day Out | Elizabeth | 24 Oct 2026
The City of Playford’s Kids’ Day Out is back for another year. As part of Children’s Week, the Playford Civic Centre and Prince George Plaza will be transforming into a...
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Christmas at Carrick Hill | From 11 Nov 2026
Discover a Whimsical Christmas at Carrick Hill, including photos with Santa and a Mouse Hunt. Carrick Hill will embrace the warmth and nostalgia of a traditional Christmas, with th...
Open Cockpits & Engine Run Family Fun Day | SA Aviation Museum | 25 Oct 2026
The South Australian Aviation Museum Engine Run and Open Cockpit Day will involve several of their regular engines supported by five open cockpits. Could you imagine yourself sitti...
Burnside Kids Club | Glenunga | 22 Oct 2026
Celebrate the City of Burnside’s monthly Kids Club Program at this free community event. Designed for young children and their families, the event will feature fun activities...
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Wallaroo Kite Festival | 17 Oct 2026
Let your imagination take flight at the Wallaroo Kite Festival – a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of creativity, connection, and coastal fun. Join the fun on the stunning sho...
The Christmas Heirloom Company | Pooraka | 17 Oct – 24 Dec 2026
Experience a little Christmas magic at Adelaide’s exclusive Christmas store, The Christmas Heirloom Company. The Christmas Heirloom Company, a Christmas tradition starting in...
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Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show | Adelaide | 6-9 Jan 2027
Bluey’s Big Play is returning to Adelaide! Don’t miss this fun-filled LIVE theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets, brings Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli to real...
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Playford Alive Town Park Play Spaces | Munno Para | Review
Playford Alive Town Park Play Spaces provide a central facility for families with accessible features, plenty for kids of all ages, and a free water play area. Review by Claire Dav...
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Free Things to Do in Adelaide with Kids | Free Events & Places to Visit
Free Things to Do in Adelaide with Kids There are plenty of free things to do in Adelaide with kids all year round, whether you’re planning a day out, filling a weekend or simply l...
Anlaby Spring Festival | Hamilton | 17 & 18 Oct 2026
Anlaby Station, the oldest Merino sheep stud in South Australia, is celebrating their final Spring Festival garden party this October. After 14 years of Spring Festival, Andrew Mor...
Play & Go’s 15th Birthday Playground Catch-Up with FREE COFFEE! | Point Malcolm Reserve | 9 Oct 2026
Play & Go’s 15th Birthday Playground Catch-Up With FREE Coffee*! Bring the kids along for a relaxed morning of playground fun, a coffee on us, fresh fruit and a few tasty...
