What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

Win Tickets to HOYTS Cinemas
HOYTS is excited to welcome you back to one of their three South Australian locations – Norwood, Tea Tree Plaza and Salisbury. Treat yourself to a snack, relax and unwind with powered recliner seats and lose yourself in the latest blockbusters with HOYTS Xtremescreen.
Prize Details
Win 4 General Admission Complimentary passes to […]

Quentin Inspires Inclusive Playground in Adelaide

Quentin Kenihan was an advocate, actor and filmmaker who passed away in October 2018. Among his many visions, was one for an inclusive playground to be built in the City of Adelaide. The Marshall Liberal Government will honour his vision by providing $1 million to the City of Adelaide to […]

No Jab, No Play
From Friday 7 August 2020, it will be mandatory for children attending an early childhood service to be up-to-date with vaccinations.
Early childhood services are also required to keep a copy of all approved immunisation records for the duration a child is enrolled in their service. Retaining immunisation records onsite will enable a […]

   
Apple Recipes for Kids: Apple Donuts
Finding healthy sweet snacks that don’t contain a tonne of sugar isn’t easy. This apple donut recipe is a fun and tasty snack alternative the kids will love.
Swapping out regular after-school snacks like 2-minute noodles or sugary cookies for something healthier doesn’t have to be difficult. Healthy alternatives […]

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Bush Buddies Pre-school Education Program at Cleland Wildlife Park
Cleland Wildlife Park is hosting Bush Buddies, a brand new pre-school education program aimed at 2-4 year olds.
Each week children will explore a different Australian animal through storytelling, music, interactive and sensory learning experiences while exploring the park.

You will also learn which animals to look for on […]

[ August 8, 2020 to August 14, 2020. ]
Call of the Blobfish
This year, for National Science Week, Kids Story Room presents a Pod Play in 5 episodes, Call of the Blobfish.
Deep down in the magical world beneath the waves, the wise and ancient Blobfish needs help. Blobfish engages a jumbly bunch of sea creatures who must overcome their fears and contribute in their […]

[ August 9, 2020; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
South Australian Ninja Warriors take on Latitude Adelaide
You may have aced the pink poles, been victorious on the battle beam, or conquered their warped walls, but do you have what it takes to race real Ninjas at Latitude?

Come face to face with South Australia’s Ninja Warriors from Channel Nine’s Australian Ninja Warrior on Sunday 9 […]

[ August 21, 2020; ]
FruChocs Appreciation Day 2020 & Free Delivery to Victoria
Calling all FruChocaholics and sweet tooths alike! Celebrate FruChocs Appreciation Day on Friday 21 August 2020
This year FruChocs Appreciation Day will look a little bit different, but luckily it will taste the same, maybe even better!
While they won’t be having their annual event in Adelaide’s Rundle Mall, […]

Healthy Snack Ideas for Fussy Eaters
Does your toddler like to throw more food on the floor than in their mouths? These healthy and creative snack ideas are so clever they’ll win over even the most difficult of fussy eaters!
This article is written in collaboration with Babysits – Australia’s babysitting community. If you’re looking for babysitters […]

[ August 4, 2020 to September 25, 2020. ]
Our Stories – Dreamtime Stories for Children
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday
Three storytellers from Aboriginal language groups across South Australia are sharing their cultural knowledge as part of a free online experience presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday program.
Available from 4 August 2020, Our Stories invites viewers to take a seat around […]

Willunga Almond Blossoms 
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been postponed until October. However, visitors can still enjoy the blossom trees in and around Willunga which have already started blossoming.
There are a variety of almond blossom trees in and around Willunga. Some are blossoming now, some later this month. Follow the Historical Blossom tour map below […]

[ August 6, 2020; ]
Burnside UNBOUND: Trent Cucchiarelli – Webinar
The Burnside Library are excited that reality TV star, podcaster, and collector Trent Cucchiarelli will be joining them for a discussion about his recent experiences on the small screen and his passion for toy collecting.

Trent will join LIVE in the library and the discussion will be streamed online.
CLICK HERE TO […]

[ August 17, 2020 to September 13, 2020. ]
The Yellow Brick Road
The Yellow Brick Road is a regular family favourite at the Royal Adelaide Show that has run for over 30 years.
It has become part of Show tradition for many over this time. With the Show launching their “The Show at Home” website on 17 August, you can support SA businesses on the Yellow […]

[ November 7, 2020; ]
The Infant Boutique & Send A Gourmet Basket Family Fun Day
The Infant Boutique & Send A Gourmet Basket Family Fun Day will be back for 2020 fundraising for The Village CO.
The Family Fun Day will include a laneway market centred around pregnancy/babies/children/parenthood. There will also be free activities, face painting, kids activities, raffle prizes, coffee […]

National Parks & Wildlife Service South Australia Park of the Month for August 2020 – Encounter Marine Park and Granite Island Recreation Park
With each Park of the Month there will be a variety of events for everyone to enjoy, with many of them free to attend. You can learn more about a park direct from […]

Pop up Ice Skating Rink in Adelaide this Winter
The pop up ice rink that opened for the July school holidays in Noarlunga Central has decided to stay open and continue to offer ice skating for families every weekend for the rest of winter, with sessions starting from 10am each Saturday and Sunday.

For many winters we’ve had […]

Donations of pyjamas are desperately needed by Backpacks 4 SA Kids
Pyjamas are one important item that Backpacks 4 SA Kids are always struggling to maintain in their stock levels.  They put a brand new pair of pyjamas in every backpack and this can be the first time a child has ever had a pair of their […]

[ October 11, 2020; ]
Kids Festival with the Amazing Drumming Monkeys at Four Oaks Farm
Hosted by Four Oaks Farm in Little Hampton, the Kids Festival is a new, fun and thought-provoking festival packed with fun activities just for kids in Adelaide.

Lots of things are included in the Kids Golden Ticket for $36 per child, including live performances from the […]

[ October 11, 2020; ]
Adelaide Colour frenzy is back in 2020
A Colourful Day for Everyone
Experience the perfect blend of exhilarating fun and tasteful colours.

The Colour Frenzy fun run is coming to Adelaide’s Bonython Park and it’s a lot bigger this time –  get excited and be a part of the fun.

Walk, jog or run with countless others and experience […]

Carclew’s Pom Pom returns in Term 3!
Carclew are delighted to advise that our treasured Pom Pom studio will re-open for face-to-face delivery on Saturday 1 August 2020.
Pom Pom is a contemporary art space dedicated to engaging children (up to 12 years) and their families. Located in Davoren Park in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, Pom Pom offers hands-on creative workshops delivered by leading […]

[ September 28, 2020 to October 2, 2020. ]
The 91-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage! at the Adelaide Festival Centre
Presented by CDP Kids
Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It’s now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider!
But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they’re about to face their biggest challenge […]

Photo By Kelly Barnes
Showbags at OTR Stores
South Australians will be able to pick up a favourite showbag from their local OTR store.
We may not be able to attend the show this year, but shoppers will be able to experience a little bit of show magic by picking up a favourite showbag from their local OTR […]

[ July 29, 2020 to August 14, 2020. ]
Book Your Own Cinema – Event Cinemas 
For a limited time only, you can book your own cinema for just $500 (T&Cs apply) with Event Cinema’s special private booking package.
This offer will be available until 14 August 2020. This is perfect for events like birthdays/anniversaries, date nights, social clubs, staff rewards and corporate clients. 

This private booking […]

[ November 15, 2020; ]
The Farmers Fare
The Farmers Fare, sees the rural property ‘Four Oaks Farm’, at Littlehampton transformed into an Adelaide Hills gourmet farm, food, drink and produce experience.
Featuring many local food producers, lunch providers, wineries and breweries, experience the country way of life, at Four Oaks Farm less than 30 minutes from the city and discover what […]

[ August 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020. ]
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company – Hot Chocolate Month
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is bringing back Hot Chocolate Month this August. 
With eight tantalising Hot Chocolate flavours, there is no better way to beat the winter blue’s while satisfying your chocolate cravings. With two new flavours being announced each week, the first weekend kicks off with Go For […]

 
New public activity restrictions in South Australia.
As of Wednesday 29 July 2020, numbers of attendees at weddings and funerals will be capped in line with a new Emergency Management Direction. South Australian residents will also no longer be able to return to SA from Victoria.
The Emergency Management (Public Activities No 4) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has […]

New Kidsafe SA & Cops for Kids Driveway Safety Campaign
Kidsafe SA with the support of Cops for Kids has launched their Driveway Safety campaign in response to an increasing amount of driveway runovers in South Australian in recent years.
Kidsafe SA seeks to educate South Australian families about how they can keep their children safe from […]

 
Phases of the Moon Astronomy Craft
Kids are often fascinated by all things related to outer space and astronomy. Help teach your kids about the Moon with this cool Moon phase activity, complete with a Moon phase worksheet!
This activity involves creating a ‘moon phase slider’. You’ll be able to move the slider to expose different […]

Fremont Park Playground Upgrade Update – Elizabeth Park – City of Playford
The Fremont Park Playground upgrade has been underway over the past 6 months and is expected to be completed soon. We had a little peek at the progress. See our pics below. It’s looking great and you can really see it coming together now. 
The […]

[ October 7, 2020; ]
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 & CLUES, the kids become part of the show and help him find […]

Coles Little Treehouse Little Book Collectables
Coles has announced a new range of free collectables for kids available from Wednesday 29 July 2020.
The range of 29 pocket-sized books has been created by best-selling Treehouse author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton, inspired by the award-winning Treehouse book collection, with stories based on the characters from the popular […]

[ October 9, 2020 to October 11, 2020. ]
Boho Luxe Market at the Adelaide Showground
Boho Luxe Market is coming to Adelaide.  They will bring together a curated selection of products from 200+ creatives, including glamping, sustainable fashion, jewellery, artworks, homewares, furniture and skincare, with vegan options in a bohemian wedding setting.

Join them from the 9th to 11th of  October 2020 for an amazing […]

Weekend Roller Skating at the St Clair Recreation Centre
The St Clair Roller Skating Rink hosts public roller skating sessions, roller discos and birthday parties.
​The St Clair $26 million revitalised St Clair Recreation Centre opened its doors in November 2018.  The six-court stadium, the largest in South Australia, includes a 24/7 gymnasium, café, function and meeting […]

[ October 11, 2020; ]
Mini Belly Baby Beyond (BBB) Boutique Parenting Fair
Adelaide’s Sweetest Boutique Baby Fair Summer Edition at Plant 4 Bowden.
The event is free entry and includes a range of baby products, advice and activities for the kids. This is an ideal event for parents and parents to be to attend for all their parenting needs. 

Highlights:

Stock up […]

[ October 11, 2020; ]
Pooches in the Park 2020
The Pooches in the Park event aims to have everything you could possibly want for your family’s pooch. There will be $10 microchipping, displays, breeds, rescues, stalls, food, and more. 

Hosted by Lost Pets of South Australia, the event will be held in Kings Reserve on Meyer Street in Torrensville.  Operating since […]

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Curtain Up: Her Majesty’s Theatre Tour
Her Majesty’s Theatre, or The Maj as she’s fondly known, is truly a world class theatre, having just unveiled a $66million redevelopment in June 2020. Located on Grote Street in Adelaide’s Chinatown Precinct, The Maj is managed by Adelaide Festival Centre, making her a part of the family that is […]

South Australian Living Artists Festival 2020
The 23rd South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival celebrates South Australia’s visual artists throughout August. The 2020 program is a dynamic mix of exhibitions with over 5500 artists participating in over 500 exhibitions across Adelaide, throughout regional SA and online.
Australia’s largest community based open access visual arts festival will run […]

[ July 24, 2020 to September 8, 2020. ]
Your Wild Child Book Presale – More Nature Play Activities for Kids
Following on from the success of the first book by Brooke Davis, Your Wild Imagination, comes Your Wild Child – a new book for families to enjoy. 
Full of new and interesting nature based activities for children aged 2-12 years, this practical and easy to […]

Southern White Rhino calf born at Monarto Safari Park
It’s a girl! Monarto Safari Park is celebrating the safe arrival of an incredibly cute newborn rhino calf. 
Mum Umqali gave birth to the youngster on Wednesday at 7.10pm, captured on CCTV cameras. The young calf spent the night with mum before keepers got to see her at first […]

Adelaide Park Lands Treasure Trail
Explore and uncover treasured tales of Adelaide
Explore the Adelaide Park Lands for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in prizes, including a lifetime Adelaide Zoo membership. 
This City of Adelaide competition is all about getting out and about – you will need to go on a short city adventure to […]