What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

GT Fisher Playground aka Victor Harbor Train Park
You can’t miss this brightly coloured playground as you drive along the foreshore at Victor Harbor. You’ll find it between the Soldiers Memorial Garden and the Causeway Plaza, just next to one of the safe swimming beaches in Victor Harbor.
Victor Harbor Train Park playground review by Susannah Marks
Victor […]

[ January 26, 2019 to January 27, 2019. ]
Enjoy the Australia Day long weekend with ‘Fringe in the Vines’ at Tomich Wines
For the first time in Crush history, the hills will come alive with the sounds of Fringe and live Fringe performances and art will unfold all weekend!
Tomich Wines, long established as one of the family favorite destinations on the Crush Festival program, is […]

[ April 8, 2019; 7:30 pm; ]
Harlem Globetrotters World Tour 2019
The Original Harlem Globetrotters are globally known for their amazing feats on the basketball court, incredible humour, generous acts of goodwill and providing endless entertainment for their adoring fans, and this tour is no different!
Following their hugely successful tour of Australia in 2018, NBL Owner and Executive Director Larry Kestelman said […]

Outside Light
Poet and film-maker Mark Niehus takes his writing from the page to the street in ‘Outside Light’ for the 2019 Adelaide Fringe.
This mesmerising street projection showcases a series of projected original short films, transforming a large building facade into a captivating visual canvas that can be viewed nightly, after dark and continuously looped until […]

[ February 16, 2019 to February 17, 2019. February 23, 2019 to February 24, 2019. March 2, 2019 to March 3, 2019. March 9, 2019 to March 10, 2019. March 11, 2019; March 16, 2019 to March 17, 2019. ]
Adelaide Fringe: Mickster’s Magic Gadgets
Mickster the Trickster needs YOUR kids to help him find his MISSING cheeseburger before he gets super super HANGRY! In this new-age high tech magic show, Mickster takes family entertainment and interactivity to the next level. Filled with awesome GIZMOS, GADGETS and CLUES, the kids become part of the show and […]

[ January 18, 2019 to January 20, 2019. ]  
Pelican Productions presents ‘The Greatest Show’
In its fifteenth year running, Pelican Productions are holding their annual ‘Music Theatre Camp’ performances this January.

This year’s performance includes scenes from one of the newest shows on Broadway ‘Mean Girls’, the hugely popular ‘Greatest Showman’, and old favourites ‘Cats’, ‘Fame’ ,’Pippin’, ‘Madagascar’, ‘Catch me if you Can’ and ‘Mamma […]

[ February 23, 2019 to February 24, 2019. ]
Adelaide Central Relay for Life 2019
Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services.
Relay is a chance for the Adelaide community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to […]

[ January 20, 2019; 9:30 am; ]
Ready Steady Go FREE Come N Try Day
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s largest multisport and exercise program for preschoolers.
To celebrate the re-commencement of classes at St Clair Recreation Centre, go along and try some of the many sports that Ready Steady Go Kids have on offer, play some fun games and take on Mum […]

[ January 24, 2019; 9:30 am; ]
Mandalas and More
Help create a series of marvellous mandalas at Brighton Beach.
Join artist Sue Norman in a fun workshop where you can experiment and create your very own sand mandala. It will also be a great opportunity to view the many sculptures on display at the Brighton Jetty Sculptures Festival. The event is FREE.

Parents and […]

[ February 28, 2019; March 1, 2019 to March 3, 2019. March 7, 2019 to March 10, 2019. March 14, 2019 to March 17, 2019. ]
Guru Dudu and his Village People return to Adelaide. 
Everyone wears headphones (supplied) and can hear the hilarious commentary and the dance-mix of uplifting favourites from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & 00’s. 

They make spontaneous flash-mobs around city icons.  Please come light-handed as they will be on the move a lot around the city. Wear comfortable dancing shoes. […]

[ February 9, 2019 to February 10, 2019. ]
MS Mighty Swim at the Unley Swimming Centre
Make a splash and help raise funds for people living with MS.
The MS Mighty Swim is an amateur, relay swimming challenge that encourages individuals and teams to compete by swimming the longest distance in a set 24-hour period. The concept of the swim is simple – each team […]

[ February 9, 2019; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Eyes & Vision Kids Free Fun Day
Eyes and Vision will transform their Optometry Practice into a fun filled experience for children on Saturday 9 February 2019.
A day of face painting, balloons, dress ups, games and more importantly a thorough eye examination. The optometrists will be doing free comprehensive eye testing for children of all ages, subject […]

[ February 10, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Felixstow Reserve Official Opening
Be amongst the first to experience the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peter’s newest park.  Gather your family and friends, and join the fun at Felixstow Reserve for the Official Opening.
From 10am until 2pm they will have a free BBQ, kids entertainment, live music, and more.  The new park has been redeveloped […]

Lot 100 – Cellar door, Brewery, Distillery and Restaurant
Lot 100 is situated in the Hay Valley, just outside of the township of Nairne and is approximately a 35 minute drive up the freeway from the City of Adelaide. It is surrounded by rolling hills, huge gums and beautiful countryside so it really is a very […]

A Dog’s Way Home
Every Dog has a Story…
A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
Directed by Charles Martin Smith with screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon.  Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron.
Starring Bryce […]

Paramount Pictures presents Instant Family – In Cinemas 10 January 2019
Play & Go Movie Review
Instant Family is a heartwarming insight into the journey of foster care and adoption, based on the writer/director Sean Anders’ own real life experience with his wife.  It’s a look at the trials and tribulations of the many children and couples […]

Pick of the Litter
With an unforgettable cast of canine personalities and the dedicated individuals who work with them, Pick of the Litter is an uplifting, bighearted celebration of the unique bond between humans and dogs.
Meet Patriot, Potomac, Primrose, Poppet, and Phil—five spirited puppies who, from the moment they’re born, begin an incredible journey to become […]

[ March 9, 2019 2:30 pm to March 11, 2019 2:30 pm. March 9, 2019 4:00 pm to March 11, 2019 4:00 pm. March 16, 2019 2:30 pm to March 17, 2019 2:30 pm. March 16, 2019 4:00 pm to March 17, 2019 4:00 pm. ]
Peter Combe in Live It Up and Fry An Egg On a Slippery Dip!!
Peter Combe and the Theatre Bugs kids return with a quirky new show.
Lots of faves such as Newspaper Mama, Juicy Juicy Green Grass, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Live It Up, Ting Tang Teng Tong, Lullaby for Thom, Chish & Fips, The Silly Postman, Sleepy […]

[ March 8, 2019; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Library in the Park
Pack a picnic and come and enjoy Library in the Park. 

Sit on your picnic rug and listen to Mem Fox reading her “Bonnie and Ben” books and “Where is the Green Sheep”. You will also have the opportunity to purchase Mem’s books from Shakespeares Books.

Meet and greet Aussie animals from Animals Anonymous, […]

[ March 31, 2019; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Murraylands Fair 2019
Join in the fun that is the Murraylands Fair on 31 March 2019 at the Murray Bridge Racecourse.
Murraylands Fair is all about showcasing the brilliance of handmade goods, high quality products and unique services available within the Murraylands region and surrounds.

With over 80 stallholders featuring homemade treats, handmade goods, unique products, food trucks […]

[ January 17, 2019 to January 20, 2019. ]
Madiba The Musical
The powerful and uplifting Madiba the Musical is a soul-stirring celebration of the visionary leader Nelson Mandela. The epic show pays tribute to the charismatic icon and activist whilst exploring the struggles, racial conflicts and divisions behind his unyielding crusade for reconciliation in South Africa.

The show about destiny and desire springs to life […]

[ January 14, 2019 to January 19, 2019. ]
StreetVelodrome | City of Adelaide Tour Village
A huge hit in the UK, the StreetVelodrome will be the centrepiece of the Santos Tour Down Under’s City of Adelaide Tour Village in 2019.

With great formats for participation for cycling fanatics of all ages, the StreetVelodrome will bring the Village to life with FREE participation at prescribed times ahead […]

[ January 15, 2019; 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Peloton at the Port
The City of Port Adelaide & Enfield are planning a big finish for Stage 1 of the Santos Tour Down Under on Tuesday, 15 January 2019.  Join the official Peloton at the Port party, with a 3.4 km finishing circuit around the Port to give fans even more opportunities to see the […]

[ January 12, 2019; ]
All Together Now
A celebration of arts and culture with a soundtrack you can dance to. Headlined by ten piece Afro-Cuban act ‘Ah Hum!’ the musical lineup also features Afrobeat, conscious Hip Hop, contemporary Greek music, traditional Chinese performance and Spanish Flamenco dancers. Art workshops include lantern making and clay animals presented by the School of […]

[ January 16, 2019; ]
Little Day In – STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics)*
Free fun for 5-12 year olds during the school holidays. Mobile Science presents their ‘Weird Creatures’ show at 1pm. Kids can then explore their inner designer, architect, engineer, builder, scientist or artist through a range of fun activities including clay creatures with Mindful Arts and a […]