Top Places for Water Fun this Summer in Adelaide
As the temperature soars in South Australia, it’s a relief to know Adelaide has plenty of cool spots to beat the heat. So when it’s time to splash around simply slather on th...
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WIN Tickets to Trash Test Dummies Circus | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Don’t miss your chance to WIN tickets to see Trash Test Dummies Circus one last time at the Adelaide Fringe! Trash Test Dummies Circus bursts with high energy acrobatics, che...
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Adelaide Festival Centre Redevelopment | Reopening Feb 2026
Adelaide Festival Centre reopens on 27 February 2026 following a major redevelopment. Following an extensive 7-month redevelopment, the Adelaide Festival Centre has been officiall...
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The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA | Adelaide Fringe 2026 | Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for culture and comedy in a family-friendly show that’s as entertaining as it is educational. Review by Claire Davill Sumo wrestling is serious business in...
Adelaide Equestrian Festival | 16-19 Apr 2026
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival will once again deliver a show stopping 5-star equestrian event at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi in April 2026. The Adelaide Equestrian Festival retur...
RAA Garden Party | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Marvel, laugh and sing-along every Sunday at the RAA Garden Party and enjoy a FREE outdoor afternoon concert series. The RAA Garden Party is a fun-filled show for the whole family ...
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Road Safety Park | Happy Home Reserve | Salisbury | Review
The new Road Safety Park in Salisbury North is a worthwhile stop for families and the perfect place to teach children road safety rules in a relaxed environment. Review by Angelica...
Fringe Friday | Fringe @ Playford | 6 March 2026
Fringe Friday at Prince George Plaza. For one night only, Prince George Plaza will come alive with a taste of the Fringe on Friday 6 March 2026, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy the open-a...
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall | Adelaide Fringe 2026 | Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars For A Feel-Good Family Dance Party Review by Danielle Parker Nobody is putting the babies and kids in the corner at Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall. Nope, ...
Uraidla Sustainability Fair | 15 Mar 2026
The Uraidla Sustainability Fair is back for 2026 and promises to be an unforgettable family day! Circle 15 March 2026 on your calendar, book your tickets and make your way to the U...
Gather Round at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | 12 Apr 2026
Gather at the Market – Before the Games! Fresh food and fun at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market in Wayville. Before the footy action kicks off, ‘Gather RoundR...
Dove Street Reserve Playground | Thebarton | Review
Dove Street Reserve Playground – a quiet, hidden playground that ticks all the boxes. Fully fenced, shaded, and with a great flying fox. Review by Claire Davill Hidden in the...
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Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival | 4 & 6 Apr 2026
Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival 2026 – A Celebration of 150 Years of Racing, Tradition and Family Fun. This Easter celebrate 150 years at Australia’s largest picnic race...
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Flinders Park Oval Playground | Flinders Park | Review
Flinders Park Oval Playground – equipment for a range of ages and a huge basket swing. Review by Claire Davill The playground in the park surrounding the oval here has been r...
EASTER in Adelaide | Family Friendly Events
What’s On over the Easter Long Weekend in Adelaide If you’re staying in Adelaide over the Easter long weekend or planning to visit one of our beautiful regional areas, ...
Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market Easter Fun | 5 Apr 2026
Hop to the Market on Easter Sunday for some Farmers’ Market Easter Fun! The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market will open and celebrate Easter Sunday with a fun filled Easter...
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Adelaide Easter Carnival | Civic Park | 2-6 Apr 2026
The Adelaide Easter Carnival returns to Civic Park in April with free entry. The carnival promises to be a fun-filled day of Easter celebrations in beautiful Civic Park in Modbury...
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Meadows Easter Fair | Adelaide Hills | 3-6 Apr 2026
The Meadows 4 Day Easter Fair is a family-friendly annual event in the Adelaide Hills. The Meadows Easter Fair is a large treasure market with over 100 stalls selling a wide variet...
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March Long Weekend | What’s On for Families in Adelaide
Discover What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the March Long Weekend! The Adelaide Cup long weekend, Saturday 7 – Monday 9 March 2026, is jam packed with ...
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Burnside Village Dining Precinct | Review
This recently expanded shopping centre in the eastern suburbs has it all: chic décor, aspirational shops, and a new dining precinct with surprisingly budget-friendly eats. Review b...
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Trash Test Dummies Circus | Adelaide Fringe 2026 | Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for slapstick, silliness, and sensational acrobatics. Review by Claire Davill The Dummies never fail to entertain young audiences at the Fringe, and this, thei...
The Mirror | Adelaide Fringe 2026
This is not your ordinary Adelaide Fringe show. The 2025 Best Circus award-winning sensation by Gravity & Other Myths is back. Direct from the Sydney Opera House, the Chamaleon...
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Cathedral Chiaroscuro | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Prepare to see Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral as you’ve never seen it before. Situated in the heart of the CBD, just moments from Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, thi...
Adelaide Cup | Morphettville | 9 Mar 2026
Adelaide Cup Day is a long-standing South Australian tradition centred on the Sportsbet Adelaide Cup horse racing event at Morphettville Racecourse, which blends thrilling racing w...
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Women’s T20I: Australia v India | Adelaide | 21 Feb 2026
Australia and India will go head-to-head in the NRMA Insurance Women’s T20 International Series at Adelaide Oval in February. Australia take on India in a three-match Women’s...
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Unlimited Rides Pass | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Garden of Unearthly Delights Unlimited Rides Pass at the Adelaide Fringe. The Garden experience not only includes amazing shows, roving performers, and vibrant market stalls offeri...
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Exploring Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo, the 2026 Winter Games Co-Host
We visited Cortina, the alpine town co-hosting the Winter Games – and it’s every bit as cool as Aussie snowboard cross rider Abbey Wilson. Review by Carla Caruso Rome, Milan, Venic...
Creatures of the Palaeozoic Display | SA Museum | Feb – Jul 2026
Australia Post stamps bring South Australia’s ancient sea life to life at the SA Museum. The South Australian Museum has unveiled a striking new display showcasing full-colour arti...
Minions & Monsters | In Cinemas 18 June 2026
Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: Minions & Monst...
Adelaide International Kite Festival | Semaphore | 4-6 Apr 2026
Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 – Watch the sky fill with colour, twists and twirls, kites of all shapes and size – when the Adelaide International Kite Festi...
Indian Mela | Adelaide | 27 & 28 Feb 2026
Adelaide is invited to come together for colour, culture, food and festivities as IAASA presents the 34th Annual Indian Mela 2026, a much-loved community celebration returning to V...
