What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

Win a 3 Day, 2 Night Family Camping Pass at Woodhouse Activity Centre including Tent Hire
The cooler weather has arrived but this doesn’t mean you have to stay inside and watch TV or play video games. Whack on your beanie, slide on your gloves, layer up and have some screen-free fun in the great outdoors […]

Moonbound – In Cinemas 24 June 2021
Join Peter & Anne’s fantastic journey to the moon in MOONBOUND, based on a best-selling children’s book.
When Peter sets out on a magical journey to rescue his little sister Anne, he needs to travel to mysterious territory: the Moon! 
Anne was kidnapped by the evil Moon Man when she tried […]

WIN An Ultra Trampoline by Vuly Play
Australia’s favourite trampoline, the medium Ultra by Vuly makes a safe and fun addition to any backyard!
With a fully enclosed jumping space and a 150kg weight rating, this trampoline suits all ages with a range of abilities. The Ultra is fully customisable too with endless compatible accessories for all-year […]

[ July 16, 2021; ]
Lighthouse Youth Projects Mid-Year Garage Sale
Buy a second hand bike at Lighthouse Youth Project’s garage sale at Daily Grind. 
If you’re after a second-hand bike head to Daily Grind City on Friday 16 July 2021 from 4pm till 8pm. There will be all types of bikes and different sizes available with all proceeds going straight back […]

[ July 4, 2021; July 11, 2021; July 18, 2021; ]
July School Holiday Fun at Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
There’s tons of fun to be had at Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market this July school holidays with a full diary of kids’ cooking, craft or entertainment at 9.30am every Sunday of the holidays. 
For a relaxed morning out for all the family, you can’t beat Adelaide Showground Farmers’ […]

SA Sports Voucher Program
The Sports Vouchers program provides an opportunity for school-aged children from Reception to Year 7 to receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership/registration fees and learn to swim programs. From 1 January 2022, more parents will be able to access the $100 Sports Voucher as the SA Government […]

[ June 22, 2021; ]
FruChocs Launches New Flavour – White Choc Raspberry
Heralding the arrival of winter and World Chocolate Day, FruChocs are revealing a delightfully unexpected new variety, with White Choc Raspberry hitting shelves in South Australia this June.
Reimagining a classic pairing, the newest product in the FruChocs range combines sumptuous tangy real apricot centres mixed with a sweet, […]

Let Them Eat & New Market Stall at the Adelaide Central Market
Popular vego and vegan eatery Let Them Eat has announced they will open a new stall at the Adelaide Central Market later this year, which will include a vegan deli (the first of its kind in SA). The Market has also now opened its […]

[ July 3, 2021 to July 18, 2021. July 23, 2021 to July 25, 2021. ]
Jurassic Creatures Interactive Dinosaur Exhibition Adelaide
Jurassic Creatures, is an interactive dinosaur exhibition coming to Edwards Park, Adelaide in the July school holidays. 
Event-goers will be able to walk around the park and view the animatronic dinosaurs as they move and roar. Amongst the dinosaur inclusions will be Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The event promises that a range of other […]

[ August 22, 2021; 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
Make your own Drainpipe Dragsters at Dock 2, Port Adelaide
Construct your own small battery-or-solar powered car (kits supplied), and compete against others on the multi-lane drainpipe drag-strip at Shed 13.
Trim your car for optimum performance, aligning axles and lubricating wheel bearings. Initial heats will be held in the large Shed 13 using battery power, and […]

Dino Ranch
Packed with comedy and adventure, Dino Ranch showcases dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes.
It introduces kids to problem-solving, the foundations of forging life-long friendships, strengthening family and community bonds and taking care of animals.
The new preschool series highlights the value of hard work and commitment to teamwork, as the three adopted young Cassidy rancheros, […]

Love Monster
Love Monster follows the colourful and funny adventures of the lovable hairy hero Love Monster.
As he navigates the challenges of being the only monster in Fluffytown, a world of cute baby animals. Based on the bestselling Love Monster series of books by award-winning British author and illustrator Rachel Bright, Love Monster showcases the importance […]

[ July 29, 2021 to July 31, 2021. ]
St Aloysius College Adelaide presents Annie the Musical
The ever popular Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon winning seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on the  beloved book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, the show features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”  
 
Despite […]

New All-Weather Shelter for Adelaide’s Historic Lounders Boatshed Café
A secret, little gem of a café is hidden below Adelaide’s King William Street bridge, right by the River Torrens. And a glassy gazebo now offers year-round comfort for visitors.
by Carla Caruso
The historic Lounders Boatshed Café in the city of Adelaide has had an all-weather shelter added […]

Car Park Changes at the Adelaide Central Market
From Thursday 1 July 2021 UPark Central Market will be offering first hour free parking during Market trading hours to Market shoppers who have signed up for a UPark Plus card.
From this date, first hour parking will become $2 for non-card holders.
The Adelaide Central Market hopes to maximise […]

[ June 25, 2021 to June 26, 2021. ]
Bluey’s Big Play – the Stage Show live in Adelaide
See Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli in the world premiere of their live stage show – Bluey’s Big Play Live On Stage.
Bluey’s Big Play will bring to life the charmingly everyday world of Australia’s favourite TV family. Playful, touching and a little bit cheeky, this theatrical […]

[ June 26, 2021; ]
Neo Daydreams – a free event for 13-17 year olds at the Art Gallery of SA
Immerse yourself in all things surreal at Neo Daydreams, where imagination, experimental making, and otherworldly landscapes collide.
Think dreamy pop tunes by teen musicians, experimental drawing labs with local artists, striking body art, and mystical oceanic photography for this unreal event, […]

[ July 9, 2021; ]
Fun with Kites and Nature amongst the Wetlands at Warriparinga
Enjoy kite decorating, treasure hunts and guided walks throughout the 3.5 hectares of reserve at Bedford Park. 
Make sure to take along everything you need for a picnic and enjoy a winter’s day out. Along with kite decorating there will be nature treasure hunts, plus guided environmental […]

[ July 23, 2021; 7:30 pm; ]
The World of Musicals
Presented by Rokitz Entertainment

Bringing all of your Musical Theatre favourites direct from the bright lights of New York’s Broadway and London’s West End – this is a show not to be missed.
The World of Musicals brings the very best of Musical Theatre to life in an incredible new production with hits from […]

[ July 5, 2021; July 7, 2021; July 12, 2021; July 14, 2021; July 24, 2021; July 31, 2021; August 7, 2021; August 14, 2021; ]
Lantern Workshops – Hahndorf Lantern Festival
Learn how to make candle lit paper and cane lanterns for the upcoming Hahndorf Lantern Festival. 
Make pyramid, curved or original shaped lanterns on multiple dates in July and August. 
It will take 2-3 sessions to finish a lantern depending on complexity. The lanterns stay at the supper room till the festival, […]

[ June 9, 2021 to June 21, 2021. ]
Win a $30 Dining Voucher in the City of Adelaide by Entering  Experience Adelaide’s Hit the Town…’Dinner’s on Us’ Ballot
Experience Adelaide is giving South Australians the chance to win one of 5,000 x $30 QR code vouchers to have dinner in the City of Adelaide.
South Australians can enter the Hit the Town this winter giveaway […]

[ July 24, 2021 to July 25, 2021. ]
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival is back in 2021 on the last weekend in July, and they plan to present a fun family-friendly event for all to enjoy.
This long running community fundraiser will celebrate with a weekend of show rides and family activities starting at 11am on Saturday 24 July.  Join their circus […]

[ July 10, 2021; ]
Vegan Palooza Adelaide
If you’re vegan or v-curious this is a festival for you.
The popular Vegan Festival Adelaide held each October now has a winter sister. Vegan Palooza invites the ever-growing vegan community and those interested in its delicious offerings to learn, celebrate and devour amazing plant-based food and drinks.

More than 20 tempting stalls will be […]

[ July 16, 2021; ]
Beyblade Tournament
Kauri Community and Sports Centre is hosting a 90 minute Beyblade Tournament session for $10 per player. 
During the first half of the session, the kids are led in a series of Beyblade skill-based events such as Longest spin, Dead-shot and Last Man Standing. The kids are then given some general practice and refining time, […]

[ November 24, 2021; ]
ASO Classical Spectacular
Some of the greatest music ever created will be played by the ASO in this thrilling opening concert of the Festival.
This is music of passion and spectacle: the Jets and the Sharks facing off to the pulsating music from Bernstein’s West Side Story, the soaring emotion of the Adagio from Khachaturian’s ballet Spartacus, the scintillating big city […]

KickStart For Kids Against Period Poverty
KickStart For Kids has launched a new program, KickStart For Kids Against Period Poverty. It aims to raise awareness, support, and funds for South Australian girls experiencing period poverty.
Taking on the fight against period poverty, KickStart For Kids will be dispensing free menstrual hygiene products to over 350 South Australian schools […]

WIN Tickets to Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall
Why toddle when you can dance? Join DJ Mumma, Monski Mouse and her Dancers for 50 mins of bonkers, bopping family fun.
This international hit kids show lets parents and 0-5’s loose on the dance floor in this friendliest of discos. Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and […]

[ June 13, 2021; ]
Sunday Funday at the Para Hills Community Club Bistro
At the Funday event on Sunday 13 June there will be a selection of carnival style games including corn hole, can toss, Connect 4, Jenga, a ballpit plus noughts and crosses. There will also be an indoor playground, activity packs and prizes for children to win.
There will […]

[ June 25, 2021 to July 18, 2021. ]
Alpine Winter Festival Ice Skating at Glenelg Foreshore
During the heart of winter, Glenelg foreshore will be transformed into a magical alpine village with ice skating, immersive art installations, markets, delicious festival eats, and 24 nights of live music.
The Alpine Winter Festival (originally Alpine Winter Village) is returning in 2021 to South Australia with, but this […]

[ June 13, 2021; ]
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall
Why toddle when you can dance? Join DJ Mumma, Monski Mouse and her Dancers for 50 mins of bonkers, bopping family fun.
This international hit kids show lets parents and 0-5’s loose on the dance floor in this friendliest of discos. Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and thumping nursery rhymes. […]

 
Pack your bags for a road trip to the “Magic Beach”
Review by Sharon Harrington | May 29, 2021
Have you ever felt nostalgic for an era of your life before it has even passed? That is the idea behind this evocative stage show, inspired by Alison Lester’s much-loved children’s book, Magic Beach. 
A family of five sets […]

[ June 12, 2021 to June 17, 2021. ]
2021 Australian Swimming Trials 
Witness history in the making as the biggest names in Australian swimming compete for their ticket to Tokyo at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
Taking place at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre between 12-17 June 2021 (including the long weekend), spectators will have the chance to soak up six nights of scintillating […]

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Amphibian – Windmill Theatre Company
Amphibian is an epic story of displacement, loss, and adapting to different worlds.
Chloe and Hassan are under suspicion for stealing money while feeding the class Axolotl.  Sent outside to work out who’s responsible, the unlikely pair find they have something in common. Each of […]

[ July 27, 2021; July 30, 2021; August 3, 2021; August 6, 2021; August 10, 2021; August 12, 2021 to August 13, 2021. August 16, 2021; ]
Beep – South Australian Tour
A slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit and learning to mix it up a little.
In Mort’s Village, everything has its place, every day is the same and everyone likes it that way. Until one morning, crash, boom, bang… down comes Beep.

Beep is Windmill’s smash-hit story about what […]

[ July 9, 2021 to July 15, 2021. ]
Anna Karenina – The Australian Ballet
Cinematic staging, elegant costumes and Yuri Possokhov’s powerful choreography illuminate the tragedy of Anna Karenina, whose desire brings about her ruin.
Leo Tolstoy’s immortal novel comes to life in this epic ballet of cinematic proportions. Heartbreak, tragedy, love, lust and betrayal are all at the centre of Anna Karenina’s undoing. The […]

[ July 14, 2021; ]
Behind the Scenes Presented by The Australian Ballet at the Adelaide Festival Centre
Every morning, 6 days a week, the Australian Ballet dancers take class.  It helps them find new heights of technical excellence and maintain their peak fitness.

Behind The Scenes lets you watch from your theatre seat as the dancers go through their morning training […]

[ June 20, 2021; ]
Life in Miniature – Heritage on Sunday at Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
See dioramas, complete room scenes and outdoor tableaus, plus speak with exhibitors.
Children and their carers will be captivated by many different dioramas including complete room scenes and outdoor tableaus. They will be amazed by the precise detail and have an opportunity to chat […]

[ June 5, 2021 to June 6, 2021. ]
Mega Toy Fair Adelaide
The fair boasts a variety of Toys, Collectables & Models from “Today, Tomorrow and Yesteryear” 
Hosted one weekend a year at the beginning of June, you can find the Mega Toy Fair at the Adelaide Showground in Wayville on the Saturday and Sunday for a fun day out. The “Mega” Toy Fair presents […]

[ June 19, 2021; ]
Gumeracha Winter Solstice Soup & Fire Night
Gather with the local community at this family-friendly event to welcome the Winter Solstice.
Event-goers can enjoy a range of soups (vegan and vegetarian available), keep warm by the fire, enjoy marshmallows, music, games and hot chocolate. The event will be held at Gumeracha’s Federation Park on Albert Street.  Find the location […]

[ June 19, 2021; ]
Brighton Winter Solstice
Jetty Road, Brighton will be the place to be on Saturday 19 June to celebrate the winter solstice.
The street will come alive from 3pm with fire pits to keep you warm, live musicians to keep you entertained and great food and wine provided by the street’s local traders.

Winter Solstice is the shortest day […]