What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

 
WIN Tickets to the MegaClimb at Mega Adventure 
With over 70 obstacles available for you to tackle at your own level and speed, the MegaClimb is perfect for anyone wanting a stimulating experience.
Imagine playing tennis in the sky, rowing a boat mid-air, or manoeuvring between obstacles like the floating esky, BMX bike, and sky-high picnic table.
For […]

[ June 12, 2020; ]
At Home Fun Run 2020
Families across the nation will raise heart rates and funds for Australian children living in poverty who are further disadvantaged by COVID-19, with the inaugural At Home Fun Run held on Friday 12 June 2020.
Home Fun Run has a dual mission; funds raised will help connect Australian children living in poverty […]

[ May 28, 2020 to June 10, 2020. ]
Educational Activities by Patch
Here are some of Patch Theatre’s favourite fun (and educational) activities to try at home or school.
Enjoy storytime, create shadow puppets, make a rainbow light, build a paper city, colour in ZOOM alien characters, make a bird fly around the room or create your own mini galaxy in a jar.

See all the […]

[ May 30, 2020; June 6, 2020; June 13, 2020; June 20, 2020; ]
Something on Saturday at Home
Free craft activities for kids from the Adelaide Festival Centre.
The Adelaide Festival Centre misses hearing the laughter and the smiles of families in their theatres and creating fun, lasting memories when you visit.
They have created a range of free educational and hands-on activities to keep your little and big ones entertained […]

[ May 31, 2020; ]
NASA/SpaceX Launch
Watch history unfold on Sunday 31 May 2020 (Adelaide time), as NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station.
This mission marks the first time since the retirement of the space shuttle in 2011 that humans will fly to the space station from U.S. soil. The first launch […]

[ May 29, 2020; ]
Mega Adventure West Beach reopening on Friday 29 May 2020.
After an eight week hiatus due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, Mega Adventure at West Beach has been granted permission to reopen from Friday 29 May.
The team has been busy in recent weeks cleaning and upgrading the premises to ensure their guest experience remains world-class.

Mega has […]

The Witton Bluff Base Trail to be built between Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach
The long-awaited, shared-use path linking the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach will go ahead after the state government agreed to match City of Onkaparinga funding.
The stimulus package will create jobs in the south and finally connect the coastal hotspots via […]

Listen to Celebrities read James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Taika Waititi reads James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, in full across 10 episodes, to raise money for @Partners In Health.  
Over the series, Taika will be joined by Utkarsh Ambudkar, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Cullum, Benedict Cumberbatch, Roman Griffin […]

Shibui Dessert Bar Open – May 2020
Shibui Dessert Bar, located in Grote Street, Adelaide, has reopened following a temporary closure due to coronavirus. Shibui has also released a new Ice Cream Sandwich Range which is available for takeaway.
The new Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich range comes in a range of flavours: Nutella, Peanut butter & jelly, […]

 
Crayola Crayons – New Skin Colour Tones Range
Crayola’s new skin colour toned crayons are designed to represent over 40 global skin tones across the world which will allow children to “accurately colour themselves into the world.”
The packs include descriptive colour names such as “light almond,” “deep rose” and “medium golden.” Each crayon label also lists […]

[ May 25, 2020 to July 3, 2020. ]
I Spy with My Cleland Eye
Explore Cleland Wildlife Park this winter with a fun new self-guided trail, free with entry. 
Cleland Wildlife Park has now re-opened, and the animals are ready to see everyone. MORE INFO HERE. 

‘I Spy with My Cleland Eye’ is designed for kids and adventurous adults. This self-guided trail takes you around the […]

[ June 4, 2020; ]
SciWorld Spectacular Science Show Livestream
Tune in for SciWorld’s Spectacular Science Show live on the Marion Cultural Centre Facebook Page at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2020. 
The show will be a celebration of science. Audience members will learn about heat, gases, energy and forces and chemical changes in this spectacular show which will show the audience […]

Seasonal Jobs SA
If you need a job, Seasonal Jobs SA needs you. Around 24,000 workers are needed to fill agricultural jobs like fruit picking, pruning, grape harvesting and tree planting.
South Australia’s agriculture industry needs more workers. From pickers to packers, processors and planters, there are a variety of agricultural seasonal jobs on offer in South Australia’s […]

[ November 27, 2020 to November 29, 2020. ]
Bowerbird Design Market
Bowerbird Design Market: Adelaide’s much loved event brings together a curated selection of products from 200+ Australian creatives.
Make a day of it with friends and family and enjoy creative workshops, delicious artisan-made food, beverages and live entertainment. There will be something for everyone including artwork, homewares, stationery, lighting, skincare, clothing and accessories for […]

Updated Guidelines for Licensed Venues – Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs & Wineries to Reopen for Indoor & Outdoor Dining
The Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall today announced an amendment to the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in South Australia. As of Friday 22 May 2020, all licensed venues with seated dining will be allowed to accommodate […]

[ July 3, 2020; ]
Wear Your Welly Boots Day
Puddle Jumpers (SA) Inc. is holding a Wear Your Welly Boots Day to help raise awareness of children in need in Australia and help raise much-needed funds to provide holiday experiences to children that might not have the opportunity.
Wearing your welly boots for a day on Friday 3 July 2020 may take […]

Development of Morton Road Sports and Community Hub in Christie Downs
The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation (RRSF) and the City of Onkaparinga have teamed up with the state government and the local community to deliver a multi-million dollar sports and recreation hub in Adelaide’s south.
The $3.1 million Morton Road Sports and Community Hub in Christie Downs […]

Wallis Cinema’s Mainline Drive In will reopen on Friday 29 May 2020
Mainline Drive In, located in Gepps Cross, closed their gates during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with restrictions easing they are now able to reopen.
Social distancing won’t be a problem when you are confined to your car, but still out in open […]

Tapa Martinthi Yala Shared Use Path – Second Section Now Open
The second section of the Tapa Martinthi Yala Shared Use Path which runs alongside the Northern Connector motorway has now opened. This means people are now able to ride their bike, or walk, from Gawler to Port Adelaide (all off road).
The final section of the […]

Use the Capri Theatre’s Big Screen as your Telly
***SOLD OUT***
For a very limited time you can hire the Capri Theatre for your personal use for a set fee of $300.  You and up to 18 of your friends and family can bring in your own entertainment, whether it’s your games console or laptop.
Make an event […]

Guns N’ Roses Picture Book – ‘Sweet Child O’Mine’
Guns N’ Roses are set to release a children’s picture book based on their much-loved anthem Sweet Child O’Mine.
This is the first and only picture-book interpretation of Guns N’ Roses Sweet Child O’Mine lyrics, inspired by the adventures of Maya and Natalia Rose, two young girls who have […]

Restaurants and Cafes to Reopen for Indoor Dining
The Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall today announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in South Australia. As of Friday 22 May 2020, restaurants and cafes will be allowed to accommodate 10 indoor diners for a meal and alcohol. The second stage easing of coronavirus restrictions is […]

[ May 21, 2020; ]
The Cibo Espresso FruChoc Hot Chocolate Returns
With winter around the corner, two state icons, CIBO Espresso and Menz FruChocs have teamed up once again to reintroduce the CIBO Espresso – FruChoc Hot Chocolate.
Following its limited run in Winter 2018, the two local companies felt South Aussies deserved a chance to enjoy this treat again. The CIBO […]

[ October 18, 2020; ]
2020 Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk
Experience the amazing journeys taken by our early German pioneer women as they carried their produce on foot from Hahndorf to Adelaide through the Adelaide Hills.
The Pioneer Women’s Trail is approximately 26km long and mainly follows country roads, laneways and bush tracks through a delightful section of the Adelaide Hills with […]

Take a Virtual Tour of Stardust Castle
If you’ve ever wondered about the ‘behind the scenes’ of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, you can take a virtual tour with a new video led by Brian Gilbertson, event manager and director of the pageant. 
Ever wondered how the Pageant floats are built? Or where all the fun costumes […]

[ November 8, 2020; ]
Westpac City-Bay Fun Run presented by Sunday Mail
The 2020 48th Westpac City-Bay Fun Run presented by Sunday Mail has been deferred to Sunday 8th November 2020.
The focus of Adelaide’s City-Bay Fun Run is always on the health of participants, volunteers and employees, and this will continue to be of primary importance in 2020.  They are […]

[ June 5, 2020 to June 20, 2020. ]
Adelaide Cabaret Festival Bite-Sized & Home Delivered in 2020
Get ready cabaret fans because they’re pulling back the iso curtain to reveal a delectable digital mini feast celebrating Adelaide Cabaret Festival – a curated collection of bite-sized clips from artists who were set to feature in the 2020 program straight to your device from 5 – […]

Photo credit: Michael Waterhouse Photography
Ghost Mushrooms in the Adelaide Hills
You don’t have to go all the way to Mount Gambier to see these amazing bioluminescent fungi. 
Head to the Mark Oliphant Conservation Park trails in Heathfield in the Adelaide Hills to view the incredible Omphalotus Nidiformis, also known as ‘Ghost Mushrooms’. Photographer Michael Waterhouse found these […]

[ May 23, 2020 to May 24, 2020. ]
Red Shield Appeal 2020
Volunteers won’t be able to knock on doors this Red Shield Appeal, but the Salvos’ services are in greater need than ever before. Join the Digital Doorknock and raise funds for those in need. 
So much is uncertain, but one thing we know: in the coming weeks and months, the Salvos will be […]

Start at Home Activities with the Art Gallery of SA
Extend your Start experience at home with online activities. 
Usually held on the first Sunday of every month, Start at the Gallery is an exciting introduction to art for children aged 3-12 and their families.  This free family-fun day includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment.
However, due […]

   
Cleland Wildlife Park now open – 15 May 2020
Cleland Wildlife Park has been able to reopen with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
At this stage, the café will only be offering takeaway coffees and a limited menu and visitors are encouraged to pay by card where possible.
Cleland will look to reintroduce keeper talks, as […]

[ May 14, 2020 to June 14, 2020. ]
New Audio-led Theatre Experience For Families To Enjoy At Home
An adventurous new audio-led theatre experience, Mountain Goat Mountain, has been created during isolation for families across Australia to enjoy at home.
The work was created by Australian theatre company Threshold and developed with the support of Adelaide Festival Centre’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne, AWESOME […]

[ May 15, 2020 to May 18, 2020. ]
Introducing the innagural 2020 Clare Valley Virtual Gourmet Weekend!
In light of COVID-19, the 2020 Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend Event has had to be rethought and this year the event will take place virtually.
This year’s event features a jam-packed itinerary. Some highlights of the itinerary include:

Pikes Beer Company and Slate Restaurant Live Cooking Demo
Gourmet […]

[ May 18, 2020 to May 24, 2020. ]
#ColourYourCommunityRed
‘Colour Your Community Red’ is an online social media campaign to thank and celebrate the almost one million South Australian’s who volunteer.
It replaces the annual National Volunteer Week’s parade and BBQ in Adelaide and the Darwin thank you event, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

‘Colour Your Community Red’ will give everyone in the community a chance to […]

[ May 20, 2020; ]
Wear Orange Wednesday
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.
Here’s to all the volunteers across Australia who work all year round to protect us at our most vulnerable. Whatever the challenges we might face, bushfires, floods, storms and a global pandemic. Thank them on Wednesday 20 May […]

Art Gallery of South Australia to reopen 5 June 2020: Adelaide Biennial extended
The Art Gallery of South Australia will reopen its doors to the public on Friday 5 June 2020, following its temporary closure due to the COVID-19 restrictions. AGSA will open adhering to physical distancing, capacity limits and increased hygiene as outlined by the Government’s […]

Angaston to Nuriootpa Track – Walk & Cycle through the Barossa
The Angaston to Nuriootpa Track is a high quality trail designed for both walking and cycling in the heart of the Barossa Valley.  With a smooth bitumen surface perfect for bike riding, the trail is wider than traditional paths so walkers and cyclists travelling in opposite […]

TreeClimb Adelaide Reopens from 11 May 2020
TreeClimb Adelaide is Australia’s first inner city aerial adventure park, located in the Adelaide city park lands. On March 24 they made the difficult decision to take TreeClimb into ‘hibernation mode’ temporarily after the Australian and South Australian Governments announced tighter restrictions for non-essential businesses. 
Now permitted as part of the South […]

Open Spaces and Places for People Grants Announced
$65.5 million worth of funding for local community projects has been announced as part of the State Government’s Open Spaces and Places for People Grants.
In March, the State Government doubled the annual Planning and Development Fund to $50 million, when matched with 50:50 local government contribution, with a […]

South Australia’s National Parks are reopening for camping on Monday 11 May 2020
National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia are reopening National Parks for camping, plus parks accommodation and camping on Crown Lands will also reopen.
Park facilities now open include:

Campgrounds (from Monday 11 May 2020)
Group facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers, indoor camp kitchens (from […]