What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

Win a Family Pass to PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue”
Paw Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” is returning to Adelaide in May 2020 following its sold-out inaugural tour of Australia in 2017.
Based on the hit animated TV series on Nick Jr. produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings […]

WIN A Family Pass the Adelaide Zoo, including an Insect Encounter, to use during the School Holidays.
Adelaide Zoo’s is the perfect place to visit over the school holidays, with the new Variety Children’s Zoo open and our incredible Giant Pandas, Wang Wang and Fu Ni staying in Adelaide for another five years!

Know an insect loving […]

[ December 16, 2019 to December 20, 2019. January 8, 2020 to January 10, 2020. January 13, 2020 to January 17, 2020. January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020. ]  
Cirkidz
Spring off the couch and into the circus! Balance, coordination, strength, creativity and teamwork – put them all to the test during the Cirkidz School Holiday Program.

Go and try their popular sessions SOAR (trapeze, hoop, silks) and Off the Wall (tumbling, tramp and acro) or experience a variety of circus skills and challenges in one of their […]

[ February 8, 2020; ]
Three Monks
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre and China National Theatre for Children Beijing. 
Celebrating Chinese New Year, Three Monks integrates traditional Chinese opera, martial arts and elements of Chinese culture to tell the well known Chinese fable that explores the philosophy of unity and co-operation.

The fable is devised from the proverb ‘One monk will shoulder two […]

Santa’s Wonderland is back in Adelaide again until Christmas Eve
So, what’s it like this year? It is still the most magical Christmas event in Adelaide. Santa’s Wonderland is three hours of the best fun – with amusement rides, bouncy castles, ice skating, tobogganing, activity trail, photo sets, lively Christmas stage shows, photos with Father Christmas […]

[ December 31, 2019 to January 26, 2020. ]
SPLASH Family Festival at Murray Bridge 
The SPLASH Family Festival returns to Sturt Reserve for its second year with a jam-packed program of activities by day and by night in Murray Bridge.
The Murray Bridge Council is running a river activation program from New Year’s Eve until Australia Day.  They will have a huge range of free […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Myer Centre Christmas Market
This festive season, Myer Centre Adelaide are holding their first ever Christmas Markets hosting a range of amazing local South Australian cheese, wine, gin and chocolate producers.
Held in Myer Centre Adelaide’s ground floor atrium, the Christmas Market will run from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December and feature award winning South Australian […]

[ December 10, 2019; ]
Botanic Grove Reserve Draft Concept Option Consultation
Campbelltown City Council is consulting on a Master Plan for Botanic Grove Reserve (behind The ARC Campbelltown) with two draft concept options to be considered.
The Master Plan aims to activate the reserve with increased activity opportunities for people of all ages. Two concept options include children’s play opportunities, fitness […]

Don’t Duck Out. Make It SAFE Water Safety Education Campaign
The Don’t Duck Out. Make It SAFE campaign launched this summer is designed to educate parents and carers about the drowning dangers associated with portable pools. They’re encouraging consumers to use these products safely in their backyards.
This campaign is in response to statistics showing that on average […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Ayers House Carols by Candlelight
An evening of Christmas Cheer with musical performances followed by a Christmas Supper.
Ayers House Carols by Candlelight will be held in the Ayers House Museum on Sunday 15 December 2019.  Doors open at 6.30pm and performances begin at 7pm.  The evening concludes at 9.30pm.

Tickets:  $25 Adult, $22 Concession, $20 National Trust Member, […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
RSPCA Dog Friendly Screening of Frozen 2
Wallis Cinemas will host an RSPCA fundraising screening of Frozen 2 at the beginning of the school holidays at Mainline Drive-In, Gepps Cross, on Saturday, 14 December 2019.
Entry is $25 per car, with $12 of every ticket sale donated to RSPCA South Australia.

Gates open at 7:30pm and every car […]

[ December 29, 2019 to January 26, 2020. ]
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is coming to Adelaide for the very first time. 
Featuring music by the legendary Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has been seen by over 12 million people worldwide. Acclaimed by audiences and critics […]

[ December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Cummins Christmas Wonderland
Hitch up your wagon and make your way to the 2019 Cummins Christmas Wonderland.
A place of magic, make believe and wonderment, the Cummins Christmas Wonderland is open from December 1st to the 31st, 10am to 5pm. Even Christmas Day the door is open from 2pm -5pm.

Santa Claus starts his daily visits from the 14th […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Gathered Christmas Design Market in Hahndorf
This December, Gathered Design Market heads up the hill once again to the German Village of Hahndorf for a special Christmas Edition, which promises to be bigger and better than last year, while continuing to showcase local South Australian designers.

Join all the festivities to celebrate the excitement and spirit of […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Port Noarlunga Snorkel Tour
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Port Noarlunga reef. The reef has been an aquatic reserve since 1971 and is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
The event is suitable for children 5 years and above whom are good swimmers. At least […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
South Para Reservoir Reserve Open Day
Enjoy a FREE fun-filled morning at the South Para Reservoir Reserve Grand Opening!  SA Reservoirs is teaming up with Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, Nature Play SA and Trail Running SA to offer a range of FREE activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Following the official opening at 9am, a range […]

Pick Your Own Cherries
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near. 
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]

[ January 1, 2020; ]
Spies in Disguise 
In Cinemas 1 January 2020
Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not.
But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. […]

[ May 23, 2020; ]  
PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” Returning to Adelaide – 23 May 2020
Nickelodeon, TEG Life Like Touring and VStar Entertainment Group today announced Paw Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” is returning to Adelaide in May 2020 following its sold-out inaugural tour of Australia in 2017.
PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” will commence […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
Waterworld 50 Years Community Fun Day
Waterworld Aquatic Centre has proudly provided fun and fitness to residents and visitors to the City of Tea Tree Gully for 50 years (1969 – 2019).
Join them for a community fun day on Sunday 8 December 2019 between 9am and 6pm to celebrate their 50 years. The action will commence […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Christmas Sat’dy on Goody
Join in the Goody Road Christmas fun with free activities along Goodwood Road and surrounding areas.
Christmas Sat’dy on Goody will be on Saturday 7 December 2019 from 10am – 1pm with a range of activities on Goodwood Road and nearby. 

Activities include:

Free Face Painting
Kid’s Craft activities
Chalk artist in action
$8 […]

[ December 6, 2019; ]
Adelaide Lightning vs Perth Lynx – WNBL
The Adelaide Lightning are back at home on Friday 6 December 2019 against the Perth Lynx. 
Support the home team against the West’s best at Titanium Security Arena in Findon, with tip-off at 7pm.

This Chemist Warehouse WNBL 20 season, the Adelaide Lightning are ready to strike out the opposition as they […]

[ December 5, 2019; ]
Burnside Village Christmas Shopping Day
Burnside Village’s Christmas Shopping Day is on Thursday 5 December 2019 with over 50 exclusive specials across the centre and more. 
Enjoy centre wide offers from over 50 retailers. Plus, two stage shows and meet and greet with Sylvester, Tweety and Bugs Bunny from the Looney Tunes between 11am and 1:30pm. Visit […]

Adelaide School Holidays 2020
School Holiday Dates & School Term Dates for South Australia
Your handy reference guide for South Australia’s school holiday dates and public holidays

December & January Summer School Holidays:  Saturday 14 December 2019 – Tuesday 27 January 2020
Term 1  |  28 January 2020 – 9 April 2020
April Autumn School Holidays:  Friday 10 April 2020 – […]

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Adelaide Fringe 2020 – 60 Years of Fringe
The party that brings a city to life will once again challenge and enchant audiences for the 60th anniversary of Adelaide Fringe in 2020, from 14 February to 15 March. 
Tickets for the 60th anniversary are now on sale for all 1210 events, with more than 7000 artists and […]

[ December 20, 2019; ]
Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market
The annual Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market will be held on Friday 20 December 2019 at Mt Pleasant Showground.
Get all your fresh food shopping done for Christmas in one place. The event includes friendly stall holders, easy parking, Father Christmas, fresh produce, dinner menu and entertainment. 

Produce includes fresh fruit […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
Christmas Steps Free Family Fun
Trinity Church Adelaide invites you and your family to Christmas Steps.
Christmas story tours every 15 minutes – Includes free ice cream, jelly, popcorn and cake at the end of the tour.
Party in the yard and free activities – Christmas photo booth, racing simulators, jumping castle, animal farm, face painting, nail art, […]

[ December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Make-A-Wish Christmas Trees for Sale
It’s nearly that time of the year again and Make-A-Wish will be selling Christmas Trees as part of their annual Christmas event. 
Drop by one of the locations below during December and get a beautiful fresh Christmas Tree. Proceeds will help grant wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions. 

The price per […]

[ December 4, 2019 to December 7, 2019. ]
2019 Shannons Adelaide Rally – Gouger Street Party & East End Finale
Completely free to spectate, this four day tarmac rally located in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale regions features 3 festive events in the City and Hills, including racing on Rundle Road in the heart of Adelaide on Saturday 7 December.
The […]

[ November 29, 2019 to December 18, 2019. ]
Krispy Kreme Krispymas
Krispy Kreme South Australia are excited to announce that your Krispymas party catering and Krispymas gifts are sorted, with their new next day delivery service for Christmas.
Krispy Kreme South Australia will deliver fresh doughnuts to your home, office, best friend’s house or even your grandma’s nursing home. Simply order online by 5:30pm to […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
NEW Calvary Adelaide Hospital Family Open Day
The new Calvary Adelaide Hospital (with South Australia’s first private 24/7 Emergency Department) is set to open in January 2020.
To celebrate the completion of the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital, on Sunday 8 December 2019 they are having a Community Open Day.
There will be Christmas market stalls, fairy floss, popcorn, balloon […]

Lolly Jar Circus Classes
Lolly Jar Circus has been operating for 6 years and is a charity that runs circus classes that are inclusive of young people with disabilities or at social risk.
Young people with Down Syndrome, other chromosomal disorders, cerebral palsy, muscular weakness, autism, intellectual disability and who are in State care or fostered, along […]

Double Daybeds Coming to Event Cinemas Marion
Event Cinemas are expanding their Double Daybeds in 15 new locations before the end of the year including Event Cinemas Marion in South Australia.
Positioned at the front of the cinema for an unobstructed view, Double Daybeds offer a more comfortable movie watching experience by allowing audiences to snuggle up […]

[ December 12, 2019; ]
Bluey Christmas Episode: Verandah Santa 
Bluey is having a special Christmas Episode on Thursday 12 December 2019 airing on ABC Kids. 
Bluey follows the adventures of an inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler pup, who loves to invent elaborate games and bring her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun.

This home-grown Aussie preschool series first aired […]

[ November 30, 2019; ]
Thai Food Fair in Tea Tree Gully
The Thai Food Fair 2019 has the theme of “Thai Street Food”.
The Thai Food Fair will be on Saturday 30 November 2019 from 9am to 9pm at Civic Park in Modbury, opposite the Tea Tree Gully Shopping Centre. Enjoy dining, drinking and entertaining activities on and off stage with […]

Disney Frozen 2 | Movie Review for Families
Frozen 2 is in cinemas Thursday 28 November 2019. 
*PLEASE NOTE: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS*
The first Frozen film was a phenomenal hit – the highest grossing animation in fact, so the question is, can the sequel live up to this? Well it’s taken 6 years to create it […]

[ April 3, 2020 to April 5, 2020. ]
Adelaide Food Fringe
SA’s newest open-access food festival, The Adelaide Food Fringe, has announced it’s festival concept, dates and open registrations for anyone to present a food or drink themed event. 
In the spirit of all great Fringe Festivals, the Adelaide Food Fringe will be 100% open access – “created by the people, for the people”, open […]

[ November 24, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
There is plenty to see and do for the whole family at Christmas Tree Farm in Chandlers Hill.  You can explore their acres of farmland, take photos with their reindeer mascot, […]

[ March 26, 2020; ]
Trolls World Tour – In Cinemas 26 March 2020
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return in an all-star sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s 2016 musical hit: 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 […]

[ December 6, 2019; ]
St Basil’s 2019 Twilight Christmas Market at the Aegean Village
Celebrate the festive season and discover a variety of unique and creative gift options at St Basil’s 2019 Twilight Christmas Market at the Aegean Village.
Take your family and friends and enjoy the magic and excitement of Christmas. There will be up to 30 food, plant and […]