Top Places for Water Fun this Summer in Adelaide
As the temperature soars in South Australia, it’s a relief to know Adelaide has plenty of cool spots to beat the heat. So when it’s time to splash around simply slather on th...
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WIN a Showmen Productions Family Pass | Adelaide Fringe 2026
WIN tickets to one of three classic Showmen Production shows at this year’s Adelaide Fringe: Circus – The Show, The Greatest Magic Show and KABOOM! Showmen Productions ...
WIN Tickets to LIV Golf 2026
LIV Golf returns to Adelaide in February with world-class golf, live music, great food and a dedicated Kids Zone for family fun. Australia’s premier golf event returns to The Grang...
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Salisbury Fringe Carnival | Adelaide Fringe | 20 & 21 Feb 2026
Get ready for two huge days of free, family-friendly fun as the Salisbury Fringe Carnival returns to Carisbrooke Park on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February 2026. Running across Fri...
Grange Baptist Church Monday Funday | 2026
Grange Baptist Church will be running monthly activities for primary school aged children with their Monday Funday events. Monday Funday runs once per month and is a FREE after-sc...
Mama Does Derby | Windmill Production Company | 27 Feb – 8 Mar 2026
Windmill’s Mama Does Derby makes its world premiere at the 2026 Adelaide Festival. A hilarious and heartfelt mother-daughter tale smashes up against the exhilarating, rough a...
Adelaide Festival | Family Friendly Events | 27 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Every year in March, the Adelaide Festival draws a community of the very best artists from across the globe and across Australia to create a bold arts festival of theatre, dance, m...
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Clean Up Australia Day | 1 Mar 2026
Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March 2026, and individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country are invited to register and be part of Australia’...
Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street | Adelaide | 28 Feb 2026
Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street – a pocket party of performance, colour and community! Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street is a FREE, family-friendly Fringe celebration in the heart of A...
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Family Friendly Friday Night | Melba’s Chocolates’ Angaston Dessert Bar & Lolly Shop | 20 Feb 2026
Melba’s Chocolates’ Angaston Dessert Bar & Lolly Shop is launching its first-ever Family Friendly Friday Night, welcoming families to unwind and enjoy a relaxed evening in the ...
A Guide to Adelaide’s International Grocery Stores
From European to Asian, we’ve explored some of Adelaide’s international grocery stores for a taste of the world, no passport required. Review by Carla Caruso Maybe I’m showing my a...
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum | Open Days
Heritage on Sunday – Family Friendly Events at the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum. Managed and maintained by the Tea Tree Gully Branch of the National Trust of South Australi...
Music and Markets | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 7 Feb 2026
Music and Markets returns to the City of West Torrens Summer Festival on Saturday 7 February 2026. Hosted in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Committee, this event is aimed at y...
Michael Jackson History Show | Adelaide | 25 Jul 2026
Showtime’s The Michael Jackson HIStory Show is returning to Australia in 2026 to commemorate 30 years since Michael Jackson’s final, ground-breaking world tour: HISTORY. Celebrate ...
Australia vs Jamaica Netball Series | Adelaide | 5 Feb 2026
International netball returns to Adelaide as the Origin Australian Diamonds take on the Jamaican Sunshine Girls in a long-awaited showdown. The Origin Australian Diamonds will take...
St Morris Reserve Official Opening Event | 8 Feb 2026
Celebrate the official opening of the redeveloped St Morris Reserve. The Norwood, Payneham and St Peters Council invite the community to go along and explore the new St Morris Rese...
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Woodville Town Hall Fringe Hub | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Check out the fabulous shows at Woodville Town Hall Fringe Hub in 2026. If you’re planning a Fringe outing with kids in tow, Woodville Town Hall deserves a spot on your list. Just ...
The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Feel the power of Japan’s national sport up close! With dazzling visuals and immersive sound, experience sumo like never before as former pro wrestlers take the stage. Laugh and le...
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Brisbane on a Budget | Kid-Friendly Family Holiday
Brisbane is a fantastic destination for families to visit and somewhere that can be enjoyed no matter your budget! Review by Angelica-Hazel Toutounji Brisbane, the capital city of ...
Singapore for Families | Handy Travel Tips & Information
Singapore is a popular stopover for international travel from Australia, but have you ever considered a family holiday there? It’s safe, easy to get around, and packed with family-...
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Best of Kids Fringe | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Best of Kids – 5 Star family fun at the Fringe, all in one fabulous variety show! ‘Best of Kids Fringe’; the original and best variety show for kids and families...
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Grossed Out Game Show | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Grossed Out Game Show – the ultimate slimy GAMESHOW at Adelaide Fringe 2026. Grossed Out Game Show is a live and interactive game show where two celebrity team captains will ...
Emma Memma Jungle Picnic Tour | 13 & 19 Apr 2026
Fresh off her second ARIA Award win, Emma Memma is heading around Australia with a brand-new 40‑date national tour for her upcoming album Jungle Picnic! Get ready for joyful moveme...
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Dart & Nerf Blaster Arena | Gluttony | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Don’t miss the Dart and Nerf Blaster Arena at the Adelaide Fringe in 2026! Located in the heart of the GLUTTONY site just past the creek. It’s lots of interactive fun f...
Saksham Magical Madness | Adelaide Fringe | 21 & 22 Feb 2026
Saksham Magical Madness is coming to Adelaide Fringe 2026. Saksham is one of the fastest-rising stars in the magic world, with over 6 million YouTube subscribers and millions of vi...
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Gather, Dance & Explore at Whitmore | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Mar 2026
Gather, Dance & Explore at Whitmore – your favourite FREE Fringe family dance party is back on 14 March 2026! Get ready to bust a move to the tunes of DJ Bandit, experien...
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CIRCUS The Show | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder, and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectac...
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Bubba-Licious | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Bubba-Licious is the perfect live show for babies and toddlers, coming to the Adelaide Fringe in 2026! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignit...
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The Greatest Magic Show | Adelaide Fringe 2026
The multi-award-winning, sell-out smash hit ‘The Greatest Magic Show’ is returning to Gluttony for its seventh magical year, with more whimsical wonders that the whole ...
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KABOOM! | Adelaide Fringe 2026
The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, is back for Adelaide Fringe 2026 – with more science chaos in KABOOM! Following nation-wide sell out seasons at arts fest...
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St Morris Reserve Upgrade | St Morris | Review
St Morris Reserve Upgrade – a redevelopment that ticks all the boxes, fully fenced, shaded, toilets, and equipment for big and little kids. Review by Claire Davill St Morris ...
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U Cool Bubble Tea & Bubble Waffle | Review
U Cool is the ultimate spot for bubble tea and waffle inspired desserts. Not only do they offer a delicious range, their shop is eye catching, fun and even has a small games corner...
