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WIN a full day of Adventure at Woodhouse Activity Centre for you and your BFFs (best family friends)!
Fresh air, wide open spaces and letting the kids burn off energy, whilst creating fun memorable family moments is just what the doctor ordered.
Woodhouse Activity Centre is a quick zip up the South Eastern freeway and open 7 […]

WIN Tickets to Ouchhh Studio’s Wisdom of AI Light
Illuminate Adelaide is back with a bang this July with an Adelaide-exclusive spectacle that puts the art in artificial intelligence.
Using data as the paint and algorithm as the brush, Wisdom of AI Light is a dazzling showcase of the work from cutting-edge Istanbul outfit Ouchhh Studio and […]

[ July 11, 2022 to July 15, 2022. July 18, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]
July School Holiday Fun for Kids at Port Adelaide Plaza
Be one of the lucky first in to receive a FREE showbag from Port Adelaide Plaza during the July school holidays. While you’re visiting, experience the thrill of a race car simulator and try out a new sport. 
WHAT’S ON AT PORT ADELAIDE PLAZA
    
Rev It Up Racing
FREE […]

[ December 2, 2022 to December 24, 2022. ]
Santa’s Wonderland Returns to Adelaide Showground in 2022.
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, tobogganing, dodgems, carnival rides jumping castles and activity shows set in three magically curated Christmas zones; Traditional Family Christmas, Candyland, and Ice Wonderland. 
This is one of our favourite events […]

[ July 14, 2022; July 19, 2022 to July 20, 2022. ]
Science Collective’s STEMmania School Holiday Events
The Science Collective’s STEMmania will be at two great locations these school holidays – Norwood Concert Hall AND the Woodville Town Hall.
See fabulous science shows, explore the world of hands on activities including Questacon exhibits, rocket making, bridge building, marshmallow and spaghetti tower challenges and electric circuit challenges. There’ll be […]

[ August 27, 2022 to October 30, 2022. ] [caption id="attachment_168989" align="alignnone" width="630"] Animals in Nature by Ethan Mann      [/caption]
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2022 Competition
See nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time at the South Australian Museum.
Celebrating the natural heritage […]

[ October 15, 2022; ]
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music
Much more than a movie screening, Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music is a fantastically fun night out that includes a costume parade with prizes, followed by a screening of The Sound of Music with song lyrics so everyone can sing-a-long.
If you’ve never seen the movie on the big screen or been to a […]

[ September 10, 2022; ]
The Stuttering Association for the Young Event in Adelaide
SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young is coming to Adelaide in September to hold a FREE event for young people who stutter and their families.
SAY – Australia in collaboration with the University of South Australia, will be holding a FREE, magical, fun-packed day, full of connectivity […]

[ August 20, 2022; ]
The Bush Concert
A tale about community, adversity and inclusion – The Bush Concert is the story of the Australian bush and its harsh conditions.
The bird community is in distress as they struggle to find water and food during drought, and come together to hold a big concert to lift everyone’s spirits – The Bush Concert. […]

[ July 31, 2022; ]
Burton Community Hub Grand Opening
Go along for the grand opening of the brand new Burton Community Hub for a FREE event for all ages.
The new Burton Community Hub is a vibrant and exciting facility for the whole community to enjoy. The new Hub will be a welcoming place that creates economic, cultural, learning, and recreational […]

Kids School Holiday Sewing Workshops with Yasi
Kids can tap into their creative side during the July school holidays, learn a new skill and take home their very own creation with Yasi, a fashion lecturer at TAFE SA. There are different themes for each workshop and classes for beginners and intermediate sewers aged 8 years and […]

Plastic Free July – What you can do to help
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Now, more than ever our environment needs us.
Despite the challenges the pandemic has brought across the […]

Burdell Reserve Playground | Elizabeth Downs | Review
By Claire Davill
A quiet, picturesque playground with lots of climbing opportunities in the heart of the northern suburbs.
Burdell Reserve is a wonderfully quiet, shaded park that has recently undergone extensive upgrades as part of the City of Playford’s Four Parks Project. With lots of new play equipment, landscaping […]

Willison-Goodman Playground | Elizabeth South | Review
By Claire Davill
A tiny little park with a surprising amount to do!
Willison-Goodman Playground is the smallest of the parks to receive an upgrade as part of the City of Playford’s Four Parks Project, but there’s still plenty of features to explore here.
The park connects two quiet residential streets and […]

[ July 17, 2022; ]
Bastille Day Celebration at Capri Cinema
Celebrate Bastille Day with a French-style “goûter”, a welcome drink, music and a French film.
The French Consulate in Adelaide, the Alliance Française Adelaide, Adelaide Accueil and the City of Unley are proud to present this special event. Enjoy a French-style “goûter”, drinks, music, a lucky door prize provided by Sofitel […]

[ July 7, 2022; July 16, 2022 to July 17, 2022. ]
School Holiday Fun at Melba’s Chocolates – Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July 2022
Are you looking for something delightfully delicious to do these School Holidays that will be fun for the whole family?! Look no further than a visit to Melba’s Chocolate Factory in Woodside, they’re open daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm, with […]

[ July 9, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]
Explore Adelaide Gaol these school holidays with their Scavenger Hunt!
Can you find what you need?
The hunt is on to find the essentials for your stay in gaol. You must locate food, water, shelter and much more as part of their school holiday activities. Use your map to collect these basic needs and discover how inmates […]

Searching for the Wizard of Oz in Adelaide
The event Searching for the Wizard of Oz is an interactive, scavenger-hunt style tour based on the original L. Frank Baum story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
This event is created by the award-winning experience design studio, Sandpit. The tour, which launches on Thursday 30 June 2022 as part […]

[ July 9, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]  
Rug up and head for the hills for school holiday fun at Cleland Wildlife Park.
Cleland Wildlife Park is a great place to explore these school holidays with a fantastic program of events. Explore the park with the ‘Mud Madness in the Animal World,’ self-guided trail, free with park entry. There’s also story time on […]

[ July 13, 2022; ]
Fly, Skate, Play – School Holiday Kite Making Workshop
Join Free As A Bird Kites at The Brocas during the July school holidays.
Join them for their popular kite making holiday workshop then take your kite over to the awesome open space of St Clair to fly your kite then have a skate and play at the […]

[ July 13, 2022 to July 17, 2022. ]
Fairies & Friends at the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
A school holiday event for all ages, a magical adventure awaits as you enter this ‘once upon a time’ experience.
Meet fairies and their fairytale friends in this wonderful historic setting.  Every room is on display with imaginary creatures. See the elf, a mermaid, wizard, unicorn, gnome and more. […]

Zero Latency VR Adelaide School Holiday Fun | July 2022
Virtual Reality is great fun and with school holidays just around the corner, rather than the kids just gaming at home, it’s time to get them out together, and get their friends and family to try something different which will be a “workout”.
Zero Latency VR […]

Diving SA Winter School Holiday Program
Join Diving SA for their Holiday Diving program at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre at Oaklands Park. For children age 7 and over who would like to try diving or those who enjoyed their previous holiday programs and are looking to return (non members).
What’s involved on the day? Having […]

Davoren Park Playground | Mandeville Street | Review
By Claire Davill
Tucked away in a residential area is this cute little park with a cute little playground, mural fence and a few facilities.
Mandeville Road Playground has been recently upgraded as part of the City of Playford’s Four Parks Project. Some new play equipment, landscaping and a picnic […]

[ July 14, 2022 to July 17, 2022. July 21, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]

Something BIG is happening these school holidays at  Churchill Centre and it’s FREE!!

Kids can have fun with free Dig a Dino and free Dino craft!
AND don’t forget to visit Little Chicago Express, Adelaide’s largest and FREE indoor Shopping Centre playground located in the Food Court. You can view the playground opening hours here. 

WEEK 1:

Dig A […]

[ July 14, 2022 to July 16, 2022. ]
Bastille Day at the Adelaide Central Market
Bienvenue à La Fête Nationale au Marché!
A celebration of French culture over three days on Thursday 14 July, Friday 15 July and Saturday 16 July, the 2022 Bastille Day celebrations will have something for everyone.

Highlights include FREE live music, a croquembouche cooking demonstration, free gingerbread decorating for kids, roving […]

[ June 29, 2022; ]
International Mud Day
International Mud Day is 29 June – It aims to connect children across the entire world through the earth, by playing in the mud.
It gives children and early childhood professionals all over the globe the opportunity to celebrate nature, outdoors and mess by getting really muddy – and kids love it!

Mud is also […]

[ July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022. ]
Electric Playground
Showcasing a brand-new series exclusive to Base Camp, Electric Playground features two premiere installation works from South Australia’s most innovative audio-visual artists.
Nestled at Victoria Square, Base Camp is your Illuminate Adelaide winter village with a twist – purpose-built to gather your crew, raise a winter toast, and boldly go forth on your next adventure. […]

School Holiday Program at the Australian Space Discovery Centre
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
There are four different programs for kids during the July school holidays designed for various age groups.  
Eyes on Earth Public Workshops
Discover what it takes to build an earth observation satellite mission […]

[ October 16, 2022; ]
Bay to Birdwood 2022
The largest, continually held motoring event for veteran, vintage and classic vehicles held anywhere in the world, the Bay to Birdwood will welcome electric converted historic vehicles in 2022 in a world-first that aligns with a shift within historic vehicle circles.
The Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events […]

[ June 23, 2022; ]
Minions: The Rise of Gru – In Cinemas 23 June 2022
This June, from the biggest animated franchise in history and global cultural phenomenon, comes the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, in Minions: The Rise of Gru.
In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and […]

WIN Tickets to My Sweet Monster – In Cinemas 7 July 2022
On her wedding day, rebellious Princess Barbara flees the kingdom to escape from evil postman Bundy, who wants to marry her to seize power.
Suddenly, she’s rescued by Bogey, the odd but loveable king of the wilderness. Bundy plots to rob the forest’s supply of […]

[ July 15, 2022; July 22, 2022; ]
Block Party at the SA Museum
Everything is awesome at the SA Museum’s Block Party!
Go along for a chock-a-block evening of family-friendly brick-inspired fun as they celebrate the world’s most loved toy at the SA Museum.  Marvel at the 3 metre LEGO® RSV Nuyina, then meet the South Australian brick experts from the Southern Bricks LEGO® Users […]

Kids Kitchen Cooking Classes at TAFE SA.
Children feel a great sense of pride when they prepare a dish for themselves or their family. TAFE SA’s Kids Kitchen program runs from Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 July this school holidays and is perfect for kids aged 4 to 16 years.
The classes are great cooking adventures filled […]

Theatre Bugs School Holiday Programs
These wintery holidays, take the kids along to Theatre Bugs for some fun activities to keep their bodies and minds engaged! They offer 3 different programs, covering all age groups.
They have the Mini Bugs both Mondays for the 3-7 year olds. Each 3 hour session revolves around a theme (Fairy Tea […]

Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies
Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market these school holidays!
All school holiday activities are free or low cost and include the ever popular Market Trail, Little Market Chefs, plus FREE gingerbread decorating and face painting. Held over both weeks of the school holidays, it is […]

Seaside Park Playground Moana | Review
By Jo Parkinson
Ahoy, me hearties! Come aboard the pirate ship at Moana’s newest playground, Seaside Park. This treasure in the south is just waiting to be explored!
The playground is located on a large block in part of a new housing estate and is suitable for children of all ages. […]

[ August 6, 2022 to August 7, 2022. ]
Science Alive! 2022
Science Alive! is back in 2022 for all kinds of awesome. Go along for a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influences our everyday lives.
With over 60 exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular science shows and performances for […]

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 […]

Dalí’s ‘Triumphant Elephant’ in Rundle Mall
After a two-year residency at the iconic d’Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale, famed surrealist artist Salvador Dalí’s ‘Triumphant Elephant’ sculpture has joined the Rundle Mall menagerie.
The three-tonne, six-metre tall original sculpture is on loan to the Mall for the next 12 months, and has previously been on display in Rodeo […]

[ July 21, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]
Family Fun Fair at the National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum’s annual school holiday event is back from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 July 2022 (inclusive).
There will be Redhen railcars running and the miniature trains Bub (blue train) and Bill (green train).
Entertainment for the kids will include Cool 4 Kids, Carnival Barrel Organ and Dig A Dino.
All […]