Adelaide Fringe Guide | Family Friendly Shows | 20 Feb – 22 Mar 2026
2026 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe! Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an ex...
2026 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe! Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an ex...
See our collection of Adelaide Fringe Reviews – from the best family friendly kids shows to the occasional ‘adults only’ parents night out! The team at Play &...
Discover all the best Adelaide Fringe Festival FREE Family-Friendly Events & Activities. The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment o...
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WIN Tickets to Immersive Worlds at Adelaide Fringe – 360° Full Dome Experiences, Virtual Reality & Interactive Experiences. Don’t miss out on this exciting new Adelaide F...
From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-ManTM: Across the Spider-Verse and the artists that made KPop Demon Hunters, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an ...
The Enviro Expo 2026 will be a day of sustainability, nature, hands-on learning, creativity and fun at Burnside Civic Centre. Entry is FREE and everyone is welcome to walk in and ...
The Medieval & Rare Trades Festival in Gumeracha brings history to life. This family-friendly event is an annual two-day celebration of a bygone era. Watch skilled craftsmen an...
Chinese soft serve and bubble tea store, Mixue, will be opening its first store in Adelaide this March. The fast-food chain focuses on low-priced desserts and drinks, including it...
Unplugged at Partridge is a sustainability‑focused day of digital detoxing and community connection. Enjoy workshops, guest speakers, yoga, live music, markets, food, a clothing sw...
At this FREE family-friendly event, get up close to a line‑up of vehicles usually only seen from afar and let your child’s imagination run wild. From flashing emergency vehic...
Salisbury Emergency Services Appreciation Day celebrates and supports the local emergency services including Salisbury Country Fire Service and Salisbury State Emergency Service. T...
A brand-new obstacle adventure park is coming to the heart of the Adelaide CBD, with Tru Ninja Adelaide opening at Rundle Place in Autumn 2026. Taking over the space above Hijinx H...
Enjoy an outdoor film in this idyllic location in Coromandel Valley. Get ready for a fun Movie in the Park community night with a screening of Paddington in Peru at Weymouth Oval, ...
Turn up the heat at Fire & Spice – a day of FREE family fun on Sunday 19 April 2026. This event has a packed program, including shows by the Amazing Drumming Monkeys, Nyl...
If you’re a car lover – or simply curious to see some of the world’s most impressive machines up close – the Adelaide Motorsport Festival is one to add to your calendar...
Mega Toy Fair Adelaide, Australia’s largest premier old toy models collector fair, returns to Adelaide for its 32nd year in 2026. The Mega Toy Fair is held at the Adelaide Sh...
Located among the scenic Goolwa sand dunes on the Fleurieu Peninsula, SHANX @ South Lakes is a newly opened links-style golf course offering a fun and challenging experience for th...
A spectacular Total Lunar Eclipse will light up the skies over South Australia and the best part is – you won’t need a telescope or special glasses to enjoy it. During a tota...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for serious silliness and magical mayhem. Review by Lisa Bachmayer Finding a show both the kids and the parents will love is not easy. But when you combine crowd...
The Jetty Road Easter Egg Hunt is back in 2026, brought to you by Skyline Attractions. Get ready to explore Glenelg with a beautifully themed Easter Egg hunt area and say hello to ...
Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and bel...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for Baby Fun and Giggles – The Perfect First Show for Little Ones. Review by Danielle Parker This is the perfect first introduction to a live show for babi...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for sublime and inspiring acrobatics. Review by Sharon Harrington Ten Thousand Hours is an awe-inspiring physical theatre performance presented by award winning,...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 4.5 Stars for Introducing Tiny Music Lovers to Timeless Musical Styles. Review by Danielle Parker Presented by South Australian performers, Em and Lis, AKA, Ms. Melody...
The Beachouse in Glenelg – Open every day during the April School Holidays and all Long Weekend in March! The Beachouse is the PERFECT destination for a fun family day out, w...
McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic signature street parade returns in 2026 for its milestone celebration. The McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic is a great family event celebrating...
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own. Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and...
The City of Burnside is hosting a free outdoor movie screening of Paddington in Peru at Hanson Reserve in Tusmore. On the first night of the April school holidays the City of Burns...
Guide Dogs SA/NT is hosting Dogs Day Out in collaboration with Gluttony in Rymill Park, on the final day of Adelaide Fringe. Calling all dog lovers! Take your pup, friends and fami...
2025 Tooth Fairy Kit from the Royal Australian Mint. The 2025 Royal Australian Mint’s Tooth Fairy Kit is the perfect way for families to celebrate the milestone of children losing ...
St Peters Fair will serve up a feast of fun for families and friends with live music, delicious food, and an oval full of free children’s entertainment. St Peters Fair is an annual...
Discover the best things to see and do this month for families in Adelaide – March Edition. March is one of the best months to get out and explore Adelaide with kids. With fe...
Family camping adventures at Woodhouse Adventure Park – March Long Weekend. Make it a long weekend to remember with a camping adventure at Woodhouse! Stay on-site and enjoy d...
Pre(QUIZ)torical Family Quiz Night at the South Australian Museum. Take the whole family to the South Australian Museum on Saturday 21 March for a fun and fascinating prehistoric Q...