What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

Entries are now open for the 2019 Royal Adelaide Show competitions!
From arts, crafts and cookery, to horticulture, photography and more, the Royal Adelaide Show offers you and YOUR KIDS the opportunity to show off your talents in numerous categories.
Whether you’re artistic, creative, talented or have the greatest pet in the world, the Show has a […]

[ June 1, 2019 to June 2, 2019. ]
Mega Toy Fair 2019 at Adelaide Showground
The annual “Mega” Toy Fair is back again for 2019.
Now in its 26th year since the fair began, the Mega Toy Fair is Australia’s premier annual old toys, collectables and model fair.

As always (in recent years) they are holding the event on the weekend before the June long weekend. […]

[ October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Food.  FERMENT.  Wine.
CheeseFest & FERMENT presents all things Cheese and all things Fermented.  The match made in HEAVEN just got CHEESIER!
Australia’s biggest Cheese Festival and only Fermentation Festival has been combined into one location over two days this Spring.  Celebrating the match made in heaven – Cheese and Wine – with all things fermented has never […]

[ November 29, 2019 to December 1, 2019. ]
Australian Beach Games & Food Truck Carnivale
Australian Beach Games & Free Food Truck Carnivale are coming back to Semaphore Beach in 2019.
Over one mammoth weekend at Semaphore, Australian Beach Games combines with Australia’s Food Truck Carnivale to offer all ages an exciting multisport festival. Imagine playing the sport you love with your mates, on or […]

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Ghost Mushroom Lane | Now Open
The 2019 Ghost Mushroom season has started at Ghost Mushroom Lane in Glencoe.
ForestrySA is pleased to offer you the chance to experience the brilliant glow first hand – free of charge! The Ghost Mushroom (Omphalotus nidiformis) is a bioluminescent fungus that emits a soft green glow at night. […]

[ July 12, 2019 to July 14, 2019. ]  
Beer & BBQ Festival 2019
The Beer & BBQ Festival is back in Adelaide again this July for their 5th birthday.
The Beer & BBQ Festival is back for it’s 5th birthday and they have a cracker of a line-up with something for everyone.  Their program is ever evolving so check back for updates via their Facebook […]

[ June 1, 2019; 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Fork of the Ages at Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide
Fork on the Road is returning to Port Adelaide on the first weekend in June with all your favourite food trucks, craft drinks, kids entertainment, great tunes, a dance floor and some wonderful art from local Port Adelaide artists.

Kicking off from midday, head along with family […]

[ February 3, 2019; May 19, 2019; September 8, 2019; ]
Lollipop Markets – Baby & Kids Market
Lollipop Markets is a highly reputable, established market which has been helping work-at-home Mums and Dads and small businesses showcase their goodies for 8 years.
The Lollipop Market showcases unique, boutique and handmade, or of limited supply items for expecting parents, babies and children. There is something for everyone. The […]

[ May 22, 2019; ]  
Wear Orange Wednesday to support the SES
The SES is painting the town ORANGE for Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) on 22 May 2019 and you can join in the fun.  Get your family and friends to wear something orange to work or school to thank our SES volunteers.
WOW Day is a national campaign with a […]

[ May 22, 2019; 10:30 am; ]
National Simultaneous Storytime 2019
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.
Now in its 19th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-appropriate themes, and […]

[ June 16, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Arbor Day – Community Planting Day along the River Torrens
You’re invited to bring your friends and family and get your hands dirty for Arbor Day. This free community planting event will be held along the River Torrens, at the end of Torrens Avenue in Lockleys.
The site is a long-term watercourse restoration project winding along the […]

Construction Begins for New Variety Children’s Zoo at Adelaide Zoo
It has been announced that construction for Adelaide Zoo’s exciting new Variety Children’s Zoo is now underway.
The $1.1 million project will have kids connecting to nature like never before thanks to the interactive and immersive precinct adjacent to the ever-popular Nature’s Playground. Once construction is completed, […]

[ May 25, 2019; ]
Ramadan Carnival 2019
The Islamic Society of South Australia are holding Adelaide’s first Ramadan Carnival on Saturday 25 May 2019.
They invite you to celebrate a Ramadan evening and experience a night of festivities, feasts and entertainment.
Celebrate unity and diversity within the community. Learn about the significance of Ramadan within the Islamic faith.
This invitation is extended to […]

[ May 25, 2019; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Opening of Oaklands Estate Reserve Upgrade
The whole community is invited for the official opening of the recently upgraded Oaklands Estate Reserve with City of Marion Mayor, Kris Hanna from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 25 May 2019.
The event is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the reserve’s $825,000 upgrade. The work completes the 12 […]

[ June 24, 2019; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Calm and Confident Kids
A free seminar with Kirrilie Smout, a Child and Adolescent Psychologist.
This seminar covers the 12 most important steps parents can take to help worried, sad and stressed kids.
The seminar is designed to be practical and give strategies that parents can immediately use with children in all situations. Despite the serious topic, there […]

[ May 22, 2019 to May 26, 2019. ]
New Owner – By The Last Great Hunt
A story of love, loss and new beginnings from the creators of the international smash hit The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer.
Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow, trying to fill the hole in her […]

[ May 19, 2019; June 2, 2019; June 23, 2019; July 21, 2019; August 4, 2019; September 22, 2019; ]
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 […]

[ May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019. ]
Para Wirra Conservation Park – National Parks SA Park of the Month – May 2019
Celebrate Para Wirra Conservation Park this May.
Located less than one hours’ drive from Adelaide, this park is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. It’s popular with groups of families and friends who enjoy the park’s wildlife, picnicking, […]

[ August 3, 2019; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2019
Showcasing over 2 hours of the most inspirational and entertaining films. Celebrating adventurous women from independent filmmakers around the globe.
The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will enthral both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike. Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant […]

[ May 25, 2019; 3:00 pm; ]
Regurgitator’s Pogogo Kids Show to headline the Big Family Weekend Elder Hall Outdoor Stage!
This new project sees renowned Brisbane mashup rock/electro/punk/poppin’ funtime outfit Regurgitator cooking up a sugar-soaked record written especially for kids!
Longtime Regurgitator trio Ben Ely, Quan Yeomans and Pete Kostic joined by the effervescent Koko direct from Planet Rainbow have already struck a […]

[ July 13, 2019; July 14, 2019; ]
BRIXPO
BRIXPO is Adelaide’s fan built LEGO® model exhibition and interactive play event to be held at Morphettville Racecourse.
Southern Bricks LEGO® User Group (SBLUG) is bringing a brand new LEGO® interactive play and model exhibition to Adelaide on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2019. Being in the middle of the July school holidays, Brixpo offers […]

[ May 9, 2019 to May 16, 2019. May 22, 2019; ]
Sight the International Space Station Over Adelaide
Watch the International Space Station pass overhead from our very own Adelaide!
The space station is the third brightest object in the sky and easy to spot if you know when to look up. Visible to the naked eye, it looks like a fast-moving plane only much higher and travelling […]

[ June 22, 2019 10:00 pm to June 23, 2019 10:00 pm. ]
The High Tea Party is a gorgeous excuse to catch up with the girls.
The High Tea Party is a popular annual event, in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra & Sydney; inviting women to immerse themselves in a weekend of indulgence, fashion, pampering and style.
The High Tea Party provides a beautiful high tea with sparkling wine […]

[ June 24, 2019 to June 28, 2019. ]
Red Donut Day is SIDS and Kids South Australia’s major annual fundraising campaign.
Businesses, schools and childcare centres can order limited edition Vili’s Family Bakery red iced donuts, which Vili’s will deliver to businesses, schools and childcare centres in the week commencing Monday 24 June 2019*.

SIDS and Kids South Australia sold over 26,000 donuts for Red […]

[ June 1, 2019; 10:00 am; ]
Dino-Worlds at Coromandel Valley
Create your own Dinosaur Diorama at the Coromandel Valley Community Centre.
Learn step by step how to bring your own Dino-world to life in this hands-on creative workshop.
All materials are provided and parents are encouraged to stay and create alongside their child.
Cost: $45 per person
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For more information and all […]

[ May 11, 2019; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Pick Your Own Pink Lady Apples
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills are opening up their orchard again for visitors to pick their own Pink Lady Apples.
After the recent Pink Lady Weekend, Mahnew Orchard are hosting another Pick Your Own Pink Lady Apples event. This event will be on Saturday 11 May 2019 only, from 9am-4pm. […]

Birthday Party Ideas for Adelaide Kids
At Play & Go we love birthday parties, but we know how much work it can be for busy parents to research and organise a great party. To help you plan your child’s birthday party we’ve put together some of the best party venues and party suppliers in Adelaide. We […]

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AFL 2019 Season | South Australian Home Games
It’s 2019 Footy Fever Season – find out when your favourite South Australian footy team is playing at the Adelaide Oval.
After the 2014 $575 million redevelopment, Adelaide Oval boasts a 53,500 capacity. Fans enjoy the huge and vibrant atmosphere of the oval as they get to watch their favourite […]

[ May 18, 2019; 7:30 pm; May 23, 2019; 7:30 pm; May 25, 2019; 7:30 pm; ]
Cunning Little Vixen
Adelaide’s Ridley Centre will come alive for three nights in May, when a charismatic and cheeky Vixen, a handsome fox and a colourful array of magical forest creatures take centre stage in State Opera South Australia’s Cunning Little Vixen.
Bringing together an incredible Australian cast – complete with a chorus of chooks and children […]

Dino King: Journey to Fire Mountain
An action-packed family adventure that combines the realism of Walking With Dinosaurs with the heart of Finding Nemo.
Speckles, a ferocious tarbosaurus and his young son junior, mourning the loss of their family in an epic battle, roam the lands in search of food, adventure and peace. Under the watchful eye […]

MeowMe Cat Café in Parkside – Review
Purr-fect paradise for cat fans!
Visiting an animal café, where you can cuddle real-life pets in between having a cuppa, is something you’d ordinarily associate with a city like Tokyo.
Japan’s bustling capital has cafés devoted to everything from miniature pigs to hedgehogs, owls, and cats. And it’s the latter, where […]

[ June 6, 2019 to June 9, 2019. ]
The Travelling Table – “Food. Life. Culture.”
The Travelling Table is a pop up migrant restaurant and workshop project that honours the long journeys that started in kitchens around the globe.
The Travelling Table is a gastronomic experience honouring and sharing the long journeys of Adelaide’s migrant communities who made a new life for their families in South […]

[ May 11, 2019; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
SA Whale Season 2019 Launch Party
Celebrate the start of the whale season at the Whale Season Launch Party held at Warland Reserve.
The 2019 Whale Season Launch Party will be held at Warland Reserve, with live music performed by local artists, along with local food, fun activities for the kids, attractions and a Marine Conservation Expo […]

[ May 11, 2019; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Munno Para Mother’s Day Market
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Munno Para Shopping City with a market full of FREE entertainment for the family.
The market will be held on Saturday 11 May 2019.

Entertainment includes mini massages, face painting, glitter tattoos and a photo booth. Plus, the Mix102.3 Street Crew will be there with games and a Giant […]

[ April 2, 2019 to July 31, 2019. ]
Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy
As part of this month’s History Festival, Kay Brothers are opening up their personal library. An exhibition called, “Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy” will be a showcase of their children’s book collection.
With a collection spanning 170 years and 5 generations of children’s books, this exhibition will give visitors the opportunity to marvel at […]

[ May 17, 2019 to May 20, 2019. ]
Clare prepares for the 35th annual Gourmet Weekend in May 2019
The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend is held every year in May, attracting thousands of visitors to the region. The festival is a celebration of the end of vintage and the region’s award winning wines, local food and country hospitality.
The renowned festival is a celebration of […]

[ June 10, 2019; ]
Join the fun this June Long Weekend for a Family Fun Day on the Lawns.
There will be a day of family fun on the Monday of the June long weekend on the lawns of Woodstock Wine at their Family Day featuring Peter Combe.

Lots of fun family activities including a magician, face painting, bush craft and […]

[ May 26, 2019; ]
Steam Ranger Heritage Railway Mount Barker Family Fun Day
‘Redhen’ Railcar shuttle trains from Mt Barker to Gemmells and return – departing 11am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm.

Tickets for railcar shuttle trips available from Mt Barker Station from 10am to 3pm on Friday 24th May, or at Mt Barker Station on the day.

Fares: Adults & Seniors $15, Children […]

[ May 19, 2019; ]
The Hahndorf Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk is a great community event enjoyed each year by all who participate.
Each year hundreds of walkers make the trek following the trail made by German pioneer women as they carried their fresh produce from Hahndorf to market in Adelaide 180 years ago.

The Pioneer Women’s Trail was rediscovered by members […]

[ May 31, 2019 to June 1, 2019. ]
Pome Fest Winter Launch
Pome Fest is a two day event that offers a range of different activities covering all things apple and pear, with festivities to celebrate the end of this year’s apple and pear harvest in the Adelaide Hills.
Apples and pears are commonly referred to as pome fruits. The word pome is a Middle […]