What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

WIN HOYTS Movie Tickets for the School Holidays
Go along to HOYTS these school holidays for some much-anticipated family releases. 
Movie Synopses:
Trolls World Tour:
In an adventure that will take them well beyond what they’ve known before, Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands […]

WIN Tickets to Bay City Rolling – School Holiday Roller-skating at Glenelg
Bay City Rolling is a new roller-skating event debuting in Glenelg for the October school holidays. Strap on your skates and go roller-skating under an opened marquee with views of the beach. A great affordable family experience for all ages and three weekends of […]

FruChocs® Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Returning to OTR
Krispy Kreme and Robern Menz have collaborated again to bring back the popular FruChocs® Krispy Kreme doughnut which will be available in all 151 OTR stores and Krispy Kreme stores from 23 September 2020.
The FruChocs® doughnut is a twist on the signature Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® but with a […]

[ October 1, 2020; ]
Billion Steps Challenge
Join South Australia’s first Billion Steps Challenge and help SA reach its goal of 1,000,000,000 steps. 
Wellbeing SA, in partnership with the 10,000 Steps Program, is excited to bring South Australians together to reach one billion steps. They know that every step counts and the more we move, the more health and wellbeing benefits […]

[ December 4, 2020 to December 24, 2020. ]
Santa’s Wonderland – Adelaide Showground December 2020
Santa’s Wonderland is back for its fifth magical year with stage shows, a 450 sqm ice skating rink, a 30-metre-long toboggan slide, and fun family rides,​ including dodgem cars. There will also be Christmas elves, Fairies, Snow Queens, princesses, penguins and snowmen bringing a sense of wonder to the […]

[ October 2, 2020 to October 3, 2020. October 9, 2020 to October 10, 2020. ]
Chilli Crab Shack Pop-up at the Adelaide Central Market
Things are about to get very, very messy at the Adelaide Central Market!  Now in its fourth year, the Chilli Crab Shack Pop-up is back by popular demand this October.
The team from Sprout will be at the Market for four days only as the Producer in Residence […]

[ September 26, 2020 to October 11, 2020. ]
Family Fun Activities in Adelaide during the September/October School Holidays – Spring 2020
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas in Adelaide for the School Holidays.
South Australian Spring School Holidays: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2020

To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school […]

[ September 26, 2020 to October 11, 2020. ]
Shop & Play in Adelaide during the September/October School Holidays – Spring 2020
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas in Adelaide for the School Holidays.
South Australian Spring School Holidays: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2020

To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school […]

[ September 26, 2020 to October 11, 2020. ]
School Holiday Programs & Workshops for Kids in Adelaide during the September/October School Holidays – Spring 2020
South Australian Spring School Holidays: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2020

If your kids are keen to learn some new skills during the school holidays, there are plenty of programs and workshops on offer. There are also OSCH […]

Bracegirdles Food & Drink Bus at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Bracegirdles will be bringing their food and drink bus to Mount Lofty Botanic Garden every weekend and public holiday until the end of November. Now visitors will be able to enjoy the blue skies and peaceful surroundings of the garden while sipping a tasty drink and […]

Adelaide Fringe 2021 Poster Competition Winner Announced
The official 2021 Adelaide Fringe Poster, embracing the vibrancy, colour and fun of the festival, has been unveiled, kicking off the start of celebrations for the season.
Designed by Adelaide-based freelance digital illustrator Polina Tsymbal, the winning poster titled Frederique Fringe, features Frederique on a penny-farthing, which the artist says […]

[ September 25, 2020; ]
MasterChef’s Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis San Remo Online Cooking Event
An exciting, live and free event will be taking place this Friday with MasterChef’s Callum Hann, leading dietitian Themis Chryssidis and San Remo. 
In an all-South Australian collaboration, Sprout owners Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis have teamed up with San Remo to take on the food […]

[ September 28, 2020 to October 2, 2020. October 7, 2020; ]
City of Charles Sturt School Holidays Program 
A range of activities are available across City of Charles Sturt community centres for the upcoming School Holiday period beginning on Monday, 28 September. Starting from just $5 per child, there’s a host of fun activities on offer to suit kids of all ages.
Bookings are essential for most sessions.
CLICK […]

[ October 29, 2020 to October 31, 2020. ]
The Beachouse Presents: The Spookhouse Halloween Lock-In
The Spookhouse is an all ages lock-in event hosted by The Beachouse in Glenelg featuring a full 2 hours of play.  There will be loads of activities for kids to enjoy and prizes for those who attend in the best costumes.  Along with special guests and characters, there will […]

[ October 24, 2020; ]
Host a Girls’ Night In and support women affected by cancer.
Catch up. Raise funds. Save lives.  Cancer Council is calling on women across Australia to host a Girls’ Night In this October to raise funds for all women affected by breast or gynaecological cancers.
Sisters supporting sisters is a powerful thing. Not only is hosting a […]

[ December 12, 2020; ]
Peter Combe Greatest Hits Show 2020
All of Peter Combe’s greatest hits LIVE at Her Majesty’s Theatre plus Something on Saturday returns to Adelaide Festival Centre.
For the first time, legendary children’s entertainer Peter Combe OAM will perform all of his best songs in the one magical live performance at the stunning Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Tickets are now […]

[ October 15, 2020 to October 31, 2020. ]
Tourism Vouchers for South Australians – the Government of South Australia’s shout towards your next Staycation.
Travel vouchers worth up to $100 will be offered to South Australians to use towards accommodation across the state. This is part of a significant tourism stimulus package to further boost the visitor economy and local jobs.
The Marshall Government’s $4 […]

Farm Life Fun at Glen Forest Tourist Park in Port Lincoln.
by Katrina Gogel
Set in picturesque surroundings and only fifteen minutes’ drive from Port Lincoln, the fabulous Glen Forest Tourist Park is a must-see attraction when visiting the Eyre Peninsula. With its animals, mini golf, huge maze, Segway hire and picnic facilities, it’s the perfect place […]

[ September 18, 2020; ]
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar. But when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island, the campers are stranded. Unable to reach the outside world, they’ll need to go from strangers to […]

[ May 19, 2021 to May 29, 2021. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2021
DreamBIG Children’s Festival will inspire curiosity and wonder as children reconnect and return to the world of arts, with the 2021 school program unveiled today.
One of the first festivals to be announced for South Australia since COVID-19 restrictions began, more than 50 shows, events and workshops will be on offer during the […]

Paw Patrol: Jet to the Rescue | In Cinemas 10 September 2020
Get ready to zoom back to Barkingburg with the pups in this all-new movie.
When the scheming Duke of Flappington steals a powerful levitation gem from the royal castle and uses its magical powers to raise Barkingburg into the clouds, Skye will need to overcome […]

[ September 30, 2020; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ]
Learn more about the local flora and fauna around Taperoo Dunes.
The Port Environment Centre has created a nature bingo sheet to help you learn to identify local beach and dune species. The adventure trail sheet is also available for youngsters to get in touch with the different species they may encounter.
This event is part of the […]

[ September 26, 2020; ]
Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Campaign at Glenelg Beach
It’s been around 6 months since Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Campaign team held a full-scale public beach clean but they’re back and everyone’s invited to share a little ocean love.
The event will be part of SA’s inaugural Festival of Nature and will also feature a story to be […]

[ April 30, 2021 to May 9, 2021. ]
Tasting Australia to return in Autumn 2021
Australia’s premier eating and drinking festival will not be held in October 2020 as planned, but they are excited to announce that it will return in 2021, from Friday 30 April – Sunday 9 May.

They believe that delaying Tasting Australia to 2021 will give businesses the time they need […]

[ October 18, 2020; November 15, 2020; December 20, 2020; ]
Sunday Sessions at the Mount Barker Skate Park
Want to learn how to skate or scooter?
Learn from accredited coach, Darryl Harvey, at the Sunday Sessions program at Mount Barker Skate Park. Programs are based around skill development, challenging yourself and skatepark etiquette.
Skateboard, scooter  and BMX sessions are held on the third Sunday of the month. Make […]

[ September 19, 2020 to September 20, 2020. ]
Autism-Friendly Sensory Sessions in the SA Maritime Museum
The SA Maritime Museum will be holding Autism-Friendly Sensory Sessions on Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September. The Museum will open at 8.30 am on both Saturday and Sunday where families can come in and experience a quieter visit that is more relaxing and less crowded.
The lighting will be […]

[ September 25, 2020 to October 4, 2020. ]
Learn2Swim Week – Free Lesson for Children Under Five
Learn2Swim Week 2020 will be held during the Spring school holidays from 25 September – 4 October 2020.
An initiative of Poolwerx, Learn2Swim Week is a national awareness campaign aimed at educating parents on the importance of teaching kids under five to swim. It provides the opportunity to […]

[ October 26, 2020; ]
RSPCA Cupcake Day – Bake to fight animal cruelty
Are you ready to get your bake on? Cupcake Day will be returning on Monday 26 October 2020, so grab your apron and preheat those ovens – it’s time to take a stand against animal cruelty.
While they were planning to bake for change in August, they’ve opted […]

Thorndon Park Super Playground Concept Plan – Stage 2
Campbelltown City Council is keen to hear the views of the community on a Thorndon Park Super Playground Stage 2 Concept Plan.
Thorndon Park is recognised as a key regional park, providing a destination for residents, ratepayers and visitors to the council area to enjoy active and passive […]

New Jetty at Whyalla
The new jetty at Whyalla is now open. The council undertook extensive consultation with five jetty design options considered and this uniquely shaped jetty was overwhelmingly popular so was chosen by the community as the preferred option.
The circle was popular because it was a real point of difference.
The new jetty is 165m long, […]

The Lights Water Lantern Festival Adelaide
An event for thousands of families, friends and foodies along with live music, dancing, and the floating of water lanterns.
Editor’s Note:
Unfortunately due to major tour and scheduling delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this event will NOT be held on 26 September 2020.  They are working hard to reschedule all postponed […]

WIN Tickets to the 91-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage! at the Adelaide Festival Centre
Presented by CDP Kids
Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It’s now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider! But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they’re about to […]

[ November 4, 2020; ]
2020 State of Origin Series Game 1 at Adelaide Oval
The 2020 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland will kick-off in Adelaide for the first time in history after the National Rugby League (NRL) finalised venues for the Men’s and Women’s series.
Adelaide Oval will host the opening State of Origin match on […]

WIN a Family Camping & Activity Pass to Woodhouse Activity Centre 
Just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway, Woodhouse Activity Centre is a 54 hectare outdoor adventure park which is open 7 days a week for family day visits, camping and ‘Kids Only’ Day Camps in school holidays.
Being so conveniently located, and with world-class camping […]

[ December 4, 2020 to December 6, 2020. ]
Beer & BBQ Festival 2020 – HomeBrewed
The team behind Beer & BBQ Festival will return to Adelaide this year for a summer version of their much-loved festival, titled BBF HomeBrewed.
The event will offer a jam-packed line up of predominantly South Australian talent (plus a few interstate buddies), with local brewers, BBQ legends and musicians coming […]

[ October 7, 2020 to October 8, 2020. ]
Storytime at Carrick Hill
An hour of stories celebrating the CSCA Book Week theme “Curious Creature, Wild Minds” & linked to the Story Book Trail.
Aimed at 4-8 year olds, but suitable for younger and older children, Storytime at Carrick Hill will include a takeaway bag of related craft activities and a discount voucher from Pegi Williams […]

The Pichi Richi Railway is a wonderful family experience in South Australia’s beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges.
by Katrina Gogel
If you have a train fan in the family and are looking for a South Aussie adventure, we highly recommend experiencing a ride on the Pichi Richi Railway.
The Pichi Richi railway is located in the small outback town […]

Take a wander through the amazing rock formations known as Murphy’s Haystacks.
by Katrina Gogel
Murphy’s Haystacks are a privately owned tourist attraction located approximately 40 kilometres from the seaside town of Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.
Calling in for a visit while on holiday recently, we were wowed by the large wind worn rock formations which […]

South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is well known for its beautiful coastlines, wide open spaces and fresh seafood, but many don’t realise that it’s also home to some incredible ancient rock formations.
by Katrina Gogel
During a recent family holiday around the Eyre Peninsula we hiked, slept-by and wandered around some of the amazing granite rock formations that […]

[ February 4, 2021 to February 7, 2021. ]
The Adelaide Bug Festival
The Adelaide Bug Festival exhibition will feature various giant, moving, hissing and clicking insects and creatures from different parts of the world. Imagine this: a 6m tarantula or a 6m scorpion from head to tail.
The Adelaide Bug Festival is a new exhibition that will be held in Adelaide from 4-7 February 2021.
The […]