What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

WIN Tickets to Mr Snot bottom’s Horrible, Terrible, Really, Really, Bad, Bad, Show
He’s The Willy Wonka of Weird, The Prince of Putrid, The King of Kids Comedy, it’s the disgustingly distasteful Mr Snot bottom!
Returning by popular demand, Mr Snot bottom has promised a beautiful, elegant and polite piece of performance. Expect a horrendous hour of […]

Amity Dry: Highway Superstar
Prepare to sit back and enjoy the ride in Amity Dry’s latest show, Highway Superstar, premiering at this year’s Adelaide Fringe in Gluttony.
Direct from her critically-acclaimed sell out shows, 39 Forever and Fortified, Highway Superstar is a light-hearted musical cabaret that offers “fast” entertainment that will leave you clapping for more. Amity […]

Boss Squad at the Adelaide Fringe – Review
Five fearless female performers and a repertoire of circus skills including acrobatics, gymnastics, juggling, skipping, dancing and much more in the intimate setting of Ukiyo in Gluttony.
Their goal is to “smash stereotypes while smashing out tricks” and their girl-power message is strong!  From their opening act of bouncing […]

Blanc de Blanc Encore – Adelaide Fringe 2020 Review
by Cath Leo
★★★★★ 5 Stars for breathtaking brilliance
Oh my – this photo captures it all! Blanc de Blanc Encore is a feast of flirty, Frenchy flair that filled the Fortuna Spiegeltent in the Garden of Unearthly Delights with glitzy glamour and cheers aplenty.
The 120 minutes show was […]

[ February 19, 2020 to March 20, 2020. ]
Tusmore Wading Pool Due for Review
The Tusmore Park wading pool has been popular with families, particularly those with toddler-aged children, for many years. However, at more than 50 years old it has reached the end of its useful life and is due for review.
In recent times, closures of the pool have become more frequent due […]

[ February 20, 2020; March 4, 2020; ]
Twilight Bike Riding Sessions @ the Rd & Cycle Safety Centre
Families can go and experience riding with traffic lights and railway crossings on mini roadways in a safe environment. 
There will be a BBQ Tea including vegetarian options and drinks available at your own cost on the night. The event is BYO Bike and helmet – […]

[ February 22, 2020; ]
Holi Tribe Festival
The Adelaide Holi Tribe Festival 2020 is coming.
It is a colourful and fun day of the year where family and friends can enjoy the great venue in Adelaide. The festival will be held at Colley Reserve at Glenelg on Saturday 22 February 2020. 
Entertainment:

Bhangra, Bollywood, Hip Hop, RNB, Techno and World Music 
Elite […]

[ February 21, 2020 to February 23, 2020. ]
Salisbury Secret Garden 
The Salisbury Secret Garden is a FREE three-day extravaganza, bringing the fun of the Adelaide Fringe to the north.
From Friday 21 – Sunday 23 February 2020, take the family and enjoy a great range of shows including live music, street performances, entertainment, market stalls and activities. Bask in the alternative rock of headline […]

[ February 21, 2020 to February 23, 2020. ]
Anime ‘n’ Chill
If you find yourself singing “Totoro, To-to-ro!” around the house (or without warning in a public place), you’ll be right at home at Natalya Aynsley’s upcoming Adelaide Fringe show.
On the back of her Worlds Connected concert in 2018 (featuring the music of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts), and Studio Ghibli – Chopin Style […]

The Extraordinary Guests of Hotel Richmond at the Adelaide Fringe – Review
For an “utterly bizarre hotel experience”, as described by illusionist Simon Coronel, you can’t go past this magic show.
by Carla Caruso
My kids are fans of Netflix’s Magic for Humans, so I thought seeing a magic show during the Fringe would be just the ticket.
And […]

[ March 5, 2020 to March 8, 2020. ]
March Productions is proud to present “How to Succeed In Business Without really Trying”.
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, is a story about the triumph of the common man and his rise up the corporate ladder.
With fabulous toe tapping numbers, witty dialogue and all the colour and fun from the 1960s, this is a […]

 
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster – Adelaide Fringe Review 2020
by Cath Leo
★★★★★ 5 Stars for beatboxing brilliance
Hailing from Battersea in South-West London, the BAC Academy brings a high intensity, flawless beatbox show to the RCC at Adelaide Uni.
The Academy has been going for 10 years and as our host and academy director Conrad Murray […]

Hotel Paradiso – a Fun Circus Show for the Whole Family at the Adelaide Fringe
Hotel Paradiso is a clever, funny and entertaining show with a simple story interwoven with acrobatics, juggling, trapeze and slapstick comedy. It’s great fun and it will make adults and kids alike, smile, gasp and laugh!
Hotel Paradiso is a dilapidated hotel […]

[ April 5, 2020; ]
Picnic with a Princess at Carclew Castle
**SOLD OUT**
Enter a world where fairytales come to life as Once Upon A Princess cordially invite you to “Picnic With A Princess” at heritage listed Carclew Castle in North Adelaide.
Built in the 1800’s, the grand castle is as old as time – just like a real fairytale! Fairytales and […]

[ February 22, 2020; ]
Tangari Trails Opening Jam in Woodcroft
Young BMX and mountain biking enthusiasts will love the new dirt jump site at Tangari Regional Park, located on the corner of Pine and Pimpala Roads at Woodcroft.
A project combining the City of Onkaparinga and the local community, the council responded when they noticed the community had been maintaining the jumps and […]

[ February 18, 2020 to March 9, 2020. ]  
Giant Ferris Wheel at Glenelg
The Giant Wheel has been operating daily since November 2019 and has again proven to be one of the Bay’s most popular attractions this summer.
Glenelg’s Giant Wheel keeps on spinning and will keep running until Monday 9 March 2020.

The Mix 102.3 Giant Wheel, which has been set up in Glenelg’s Moseley […]

[ May 17, 2020; ]
RSPCA Million Paws Walk 2020
The RSPCA’s most anticipated event for animal lovers and their furry friends is back in 2020 on Sunday the 17th of May at Victoria Park.
Join thousands of people and their pooches as they walk together to show support for the animals of South Australia.
Million Paws Walk is the biggest day on […]

[ March 10, 2020 to March 14, 2020. ]
Girl Shut Your Mouth at the Adelaide Fringe
South Australian premiere of fiesty, female powered homegrown work comes to the Adelaide Fringe
Gita Bezard’s (The Last Great Hunt) ‘Girl Shut Your Mouth’ is an exciting dark comedy about ordinary living under extraordinary circumstances. When the world you know has been ripped away, what lengths will you go […]

[ February 29, 2020; ]
Treasure Boxes Grand Opening in Edwardstown
Treasure Boxes is a South Australian children’s charity. They provide vital essentials to babies and children living with disadvantage within our community.
Visit their space in Edwardstown on Saturday 29 February 2020 to help celebrate with a fun day full of activities for the whole family – and a peek into […]

[ February 29, 2020; March 1, 2020 to March 2, 2020. March 6, 2020 to March 9, 2020. March 13, 2020 to March 16, 2020. ]
The Bureau Of Untold Stories Sets Out To Save 1,000 Stories at the Adelaide Fringe.
The world’s stories have gone missing. But with outrageous accents, live sound effects, some unconventional storytelling skills and audience help, the inspired inspectors of The Bureau Of Untold Stories are going to get them back!
This year the production will aim to […]

[ April 22, 2020 to April 24, 2020. April 26, 2020 to April 27, 2020. ]
The Wiggles Fun and Games Tour! is coming to Adelaide
Adelaide, get ready! The Wiggles are coming to perform for you as part of their Fun and Games Tour in April 2020.
This never before seen show will see Emma, Lachy, Anthony and Simon singing and dancing their way around Australia with all their Wiggly Friends; Captain […]

[ February 26, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Life-sized Doll’s House in Rundle Mall
To celebrate the Adelaide Festival’s 60th birthday, a life-sized doll’s house has been commissioned in the middle of the city. 
Visionary Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi, who has been transforming public spaces in jaw-dropping ways across the world since 2000, presents his life-sized, three-storeyed Doll’s House for your delight and discovery. It […]

[ February 22, 2020; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Gawler Blue Light Splash’n’Slide
The Gawler Blue Light Splash’n’Slide is run by Gawler Blue Light, and will be supervised by police and police volunteers as well as aquatic centre life guards.  
There will be a DJ, games, prizes, inflatable waterslides and of course swimming.  Canteen facilities will also be available.  This is a lock in event, no […]

[ March 14, 2020; ]
Thalassa Park’s Storybook Walk celebrates I’m a Dirty Dinosaur character with a Family Fun Day
Thalassa Park’s magical Storybook Walk has a new resident – the beloved children’s character from I’m a Dirty Dinosaur. 
Everyone is invited to join them for a FREE family fun day to celebrate the latest public art sculpture by artist Sally Wickes […]

[ January 19, 2020; February 23, 2020; March 15, 2020; April 5, 2020; May 3, 2020; June 21, 2020; July 26, 2020; August 16, 2020; September 27, 2020; ]
Gilles at The Grounds
Gilles at The Grounds Market is held in the Old Brick Dairy Pavilion, Adelaide Showground.
The Gilles Street Market originated in 2008 in the heart of Adelaide at the historic, Gilles Street Primary School. Heralded as Adelaide’s original fashion and design marketplace, Gilles Street has provided a platform for emerging and established designers […]

[ March 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]   
ONKABRIX Rotary Lego Expo
ONKABRIX is a LEGO fan event to be held in March 2020 at Oakbank featuring over 100 metres of LEGO on display.
In addition to the LEGO displays, there will be food stalls, coffee, Hills Radio 88.9 FM, raffle and retail. Plus, an interactive kids zone for free-play and creativity.

The event is […]

[ February 26, 2020; March 4, 2020; ]
The number 1 animated feature film of all time, Disney’s “Frozen 2” will be released on digital on 26 February 2020 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ & DVD 4 March 2020. 
Bonus features include a sing-along version of the film plus exclusive content, including outtakes, deleted scenes and songs, and much more. 
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ […]

[ February 18, 2020; February 20, 2020; February 25, 2020; February 27, 2020; ]
Musical Moments at the Adelaide Fringe
Musical Moments is a series of four shows presented by Promise Adelaide featuring hits from popular musicals such as Les Miserables, Wicked and the Sound of Music as well as newer musicals such as Come From Away, Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen.

Showcasing the best of youth talent in our state, […]

[ March 17, 2020; ]
Bluey Series 2 on ABC Kids
The wait is over – the new series of Bluey starts soon from 17 March.  That means more games, more adventures and loads more hilarious Heeler moments.
Catch all the action of Series 2 from Tuesday 17 March 2020 at 8am and 6:20pm on ABC KIDS and the ABC KIDS app […]

[ March 22, 2020; ]
Voluntary Sunday Trading at the Adelaide Central Market
The Adelaide Central Market Authority (ACMA) has confirmed that it will offer customers more time to shop on weekends, with the introduction of a voluntary Sunday trading trial beginning on Sunday 22 March 2020, with trading from 8am to 3pm.
The trial aims to bring Market trading hours more in […]

[ February 15, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 29, 2020 to March 1, 2020. ]
A Thousand Cranes – The Gemini Collective
Winners of the 2019 ATG Award for Best Youth Theatre. 
The atomic bomb that dropped on Hiroshima changed everything, especially for 12-year-old Sadako Sasaki. In a concord of live theatre, contemporary dance, music and aerial silks her true story, captured in a play by Kathryn Schultz Miller, lives on. The […]

[ February 21, 2020 to February 23, 2020. ]
RSPCA Clear the Shelters in South Australia
RSPCA South Australia desperately wants to find forever homes for every single one of their shelter animals. For this, they need your help!
Adopting a pet from RSPCA South Australia during their National Clear the Shelters costs just $29, whatever the animal’s age, size or species.  There’s no better time […]

[ June 3, 2020; ]
Holden State of Origin – Game 1 at Adelaide Oval
Holden State of origin 2020 will celebrate the 40th year of Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry.
It’s Australia’s biggest rivalry, 40 years in the making and for the first time ever it is heading to Adelaide!

State of Origin is an annual best-of-three Rugby League series between two state […]

[ March 13, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Retrieve Your Jeans at the Adelaide Fringe
A brilliant collaboration between highly talented dancer/choreographers Cayleigh Davies and Rita Bush and a cast of award winning dancers is set to wow audiences at this year’s Adelaide Fringe.
The stunning show features five women, a washing line and endless blue jeans in a soulful dance performance traversing seemingly insignificant […]

Step back in time at Adelaide’s historic cinemas, from The Capri to the Mainline Drive-in
by Carla Caruso
Keen to check out all the latest Oscar-winning films? For an extra-glam outing, do it in style at one of Adelaide’s retro movie theatres.
Who doesn’t love a glitzy Hollywood awards night, from the SAGs to the Oscars and the […]

[ February 14, 2020 to February 16, 2020. ]
Museum of the Moon at the SA Museum
The South Australian Museum will be hosting a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, Museum of the Moon, on the museum’s front lawns this weekend. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface.
This installation is to celebrate the 60th Anniversary […]

[ February 17, 2020; ]
Fig Picking at Glen Ewin Estate
Forage through the terraced orchard at Glen Ewin Estate orchard for figs. Take the family and discover 5 varieties of figs whilst enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding Adelaide Hills.
You can pick your own figs daily from 9am to 3pm during the fruiting season (February to March).
Enter the orchard […]

[ February 16, 2020; March 1, 2020; March 15, 2020; March 29, 2020; ]
Adelaide Crows AFLW Season Four – Home Games
Go along to the Crows’ new home ground to see Adelaide’s AFLW premiership defence in 2020!
With FREE entry and lots of fun activations for children such as a sand pit, face painting, vertical leap and sprint testing at the Milner Road entrance before the games start – a […]

[ February 13, 2020; ]

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG – In Cinemas 13 February 2020

Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth.

In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet […]

[ March 21, 2020; ]
Bush Festival at Eleanor Downs on Kangaroo Island
On 21 March 2020 the second Bush Festival is back, bigger and better, with more comedy, theatre and music.
In March 2019, as the sun set over the magnificent fields of Eleanor Downs, one of the best shows the Island has seen was launched, the Bush Festival AKA The […]

[ February 17, 2020; ]
The Garden Gala on Kangaroo Island
The Adelaide Fringe are joining forces with Mix 102.3 Adelaide to present a whopping night of FREE entertainment on Kangaroo Island. 
On Monday 17 February 2020, The Garden will temporarily close its gates on Rundle Park / Kadlitpina.

Instead, they are sending a convoy of artists and staff to Kangaroo Island, where they’ll […]