WIN a Family Pass to Van Gogh Alive
One of the highlights of Illuminate Adelaide, Van Gogh Alive has transformed the former Le Cornu site on O’Connell St with a spectacular purpose-built digital gallery, The Grand Pavilion, (which took 6 weeks to construct).
The immersive experience features more than 3,000 images set to a classical score, giving visitors […]
WIN a Class Excursion to Adelaide Fringe 2022 by Entering the Schools Poster Competition
Adelaide Fringe invites students (K-12) to enter the Schools Poster Competition for the chance to win a class excursion to an Adelaide Fringe 2022 show – thanks to Program Partner 9News!
The winning artwork will appear on the cover of the 2022 Adelaide […]
Dog Council Parks & Walking Trails in Adelaide
South Australian councils play an important role in supporting dog owners to be active and social, by maintaining infrastructure such as footpaths, walking trails, parks and gardens, and dedicated dog parks.
Councils provide a number of programs, services and facilities to encourage responsible pet ownership including dog obedience, owner education, discounted microchipping services, waste […]
[ August 14, 2021; ]
Football Star Academy FREE Launch Clinic
Football Star Academy is an award-winning national program creating a movement of change through a soccer platform.
The main focus is to engage all children in an environment where they can have fun, feel comfortable, confident and empower them to believe in their ability. The academy likes to celebrate the launch […]
[ August 5, 2021 to August 8, 2021. ]
School of Rock at The Arts Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash-hit rock musical School Of Rock will finally make its way to Adelaide this August with award-winning production company Pelican Productions.
Based on the hit film, audiences follow the larger-than-life wannabe rocker Dewey as he takes a class of grade A pupils and turns them into a […]
Coles Healthy Kicks – Keeping kids active during lockdown
Coles Healthy Kicks is a fun and entertaining health and fitness program designed specifically to encourage Australian children aged 6 to 12 years old to embrace healthy cooking, mindfulness and exercise.
Below are seven videos that your children can follow with fitness sessions and healthy living tips. The […]
Social & Support Group for ASD and Neuro-Diverse Children and Parents
All children are unique. It is important to build on their strengths and support them through challenges. The same can be said about us, parents and educators. Our own well-being is crucial in guiding children through life difficulties. Mindful Kiddo was created to support both […]
Windmill at Home (Again)!
Windmill at Home is an online platform that hopes to bring a little bit of Windmill joy into your home during lockdown.
Windmill worked closely with their wonderful team of artists and creatives last year to share some favourite stories in a whole new way. Discover a whole suite of stories with Grug, […]
Adelaide Central Market Winter Recipes
The Adelaide Central Market has released a collection of winter recipes to prepare at home.
There are some delicious recipes to test out at home, from family favourites such as Roast Lamb and Spaghetti with Meatballs to Chicken Curry and Shepherd’s Pie. Preparing a meal together is a great way to […]
Supporting children’s mental health during a pandemic
Children are not immune to the effects of uncertainty, with research showing they can recognise and respond to it from as young as 20 months old.
Here are some tips from Emerging Minds on how parents can help support children during the pandemic:
Create time and space on a regular basis […]
Content for Connection – South Australian Museum
Content for Connection is a portal to the South Australian Museum’s stories, exhibitions, programs, research, and more, where you can explore the wonders of life on Earth from the safety of your home. There are activity packs for kids and plenty of online content for kids and adults.
Activities […]
The Barossa Farmers Market in Angaston
The Barossa Farmers Market is an authentic farmers market in Angaston open Saturday mornings from 7:30am to 11:30am.
The market offers a selection of fresh, seasonal, artisan-made Barossa and regional South Australian food. Their stallholders sell an extensive range of local vegetables, fruit, meats and bread plus delicious oils, preserves, pastries, dumplings, […]
Fun Activities for Kids & Useful Information for Parents During COVID-19 Lockdown
Spending time at home can be fun but during a COVID-19 lockdown, it can also be a stressful time. We’ve included lots of fun activities below for kids to help keep them busy and entertained plus some useful information for parents about COVID-19 testing […]
Shop Local SA
South Australia’s dedicated online marketplace Shop Local SA is set to help our State’s business community survive lockdown by connecting retailers with shoppers in the convenience of their own home.
As South Australia endures a seven-day lockdown to combat the highly-contagious COVID-19 Delta strain, non-essential retail businesses have been forced to close across the […]
[ January 28, 2022 to January 29, 2022. ]
We Will Rock You
Get ready to raise the roof with this all-new high octane arena production of WE WILL ROCK YOU.
Featuring QUEENS greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, I Want to Break Free, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Somebody To Love, Under Pressure, A Kind of Magic and more, this record […]
Write “A Poem for Our Hills” and WIN cash & prizes!
“A Poem for Our Hills” poetry competition sponsored by Residents Against White Rock Quarry enriches our connection with the beautiful Adelaide Hills by inviting children to use their words to express their love for the Adelaide Hills.
There are 6 Carbon Footprint board games to be […]
[ July 21, 2021; ]
Kytons Bakery Native Flavoured Lamingtons
It’s world Lamington Day on Wednesday and Kytons have created two new NATIVE flavoured lamington varieties. Wattleseed and Chocolate as well as Lemon Myrtle and Coconut.
These new lamington fingers are a collaboration between Kytons and SA native ingredient producers, Edible Reconciliation – a celebration of Australia’s favourite cake and native flavours […]
Top Things to do with Kids in the City of Adelaide this Winter
‘Hit the Town’ for fun family activities this winter, with more than 50 events, activations, festivals and installations happening in the CBD and North Adelaide.
Explore the city’s laneways, parks and playgrounds, or take a scenic trip down the River Torrens and […]
Mindful Mums & Bubs Club
Fun-based mindfulness activities for mums and kids 0 – 18 months at Clay Cup Cafe in Rostrevor.
Held fortnightly on Fridays, sessions are run in the Clay Cup Cafe playroom with plenty of toys. Activities are focused on the babies and mums but also include mindful games and songs for older kids. After […]
[ July 15, 2021 to July 18, 2021. ]
National Railway Museum’s Annual Family Fun Fair
This annual event will be be great family fun with all trains running all day, every day; full size black steam engine Peronne, those Adelaide great suburban Redhen railcars, and the very popular small steam engines blue Bub and green Bill! All train rides on the three trains are […]
Bowman Park Nature Playspace, Crystal Brook
Enjoy a picnic and a play at this beautiful new playspace on your next road trip to the Flinders Ranges.
by Sharon Harrington
Picture perfect setting
On our recent road trip to the Southern Flinders Ranges, we visited the magical Bowman Park Nature Playspace. The space is set amongst centuries old red gum […]
Stone Hut Bakery – a child-friendly café and rest stop in South Australia’s Mid North.
Amazing pies and a great little rest stop en route to the Flinders Ranges. While you are there, take the kids for a stroll around the walk-in aviary and petting zoo.
by Sharon Harrington
Take a break from driving
When planning a road trip, I […]
Skywhales: Every Heart Sings Family Flight
Following three flight events in Canberra, the sculptures are embarking on a tour that will see them float across the skies of Australia as a National Gallery Touring Event throughout 2021 and 2022.
Editor’s Note: EVENT POSTPONED: Sadly due to COVID border restrictions the Skywhales are being postponed to mid-February 2022. Please […]
[ August 16, 2021; ]
RSPCA Cupcake Day
Grab your apron and preheat those ovens – Cupcake Day is returning on Monday 16 August 2021.
Each year, more than 124,000 animals turn to the RSPCA looking for help. This year, you and your utensils have the power to serve up love, care and forever homes to each and every one.
Whether you’re whipping […]
WIN Tickets to the Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival Family Day
Adelaide’s Beer & BBQ Festival is back in 2021 from 23-25 July 2021 with a program featuring BBQ, music, beer collaborations, market stalls, kid’s activities and activations.
UPDATE 20 JULY 2021
Due to COVID-19 and the lockdown in South Australia this event has been postponed for a full […]
[ July 24, 2021; ]
Blanket Adelaide with Love – CityLight Church Appeal
Join CityLight Church in bringing some warmth to those in need this winter.
This winter, CityLight Church are appealing for the community to donate any winter items they can and help bring warmth for those in need. Drop off the donations on Saturday 24 July 2021 from 9am–3pm at […]
Mount Bold and Little Para Reservoirs – Opening This Year
A reservoir in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs and South Australia’s largest reservoir in the Adelaide Hills will be the next two to be open for recreational access.
Mount Bold and Little Para reservoir reserves will both be open for you to explore by the end of the year, […]
[ September 29, 2021; October 7, 2021; ]
Botanica Lumina
Be enchanted by Adelaide Botanic Garden after dark with Botanica Lumina, a curated program of evening events that will keep you entertained through the cooler months.
As twilight descends, immerse yourself in a creatively curated program of events that present the garden in a new light.
Spanning Adelaide’s cooler months from April to October, Botanica Lumina […]
[ July 9, 2021; 11:00 pm; ]
Style Lounge Returns to Rundle Place until 25 July 2021
The Style Lounge has returned to Rundle Place and shoppers are invited to book a one-on-one 90-minute styling session for only $30.
Led by South Australia’s premier stylists Lauren Dilena, Lucy MacGill, Mirella Romano, Zena Najjar and Michelle Beltrame, the one-on-one 90-minute styling sessions will take place […]
Quiet Hour at Brickworks Marketplace
The shopping centre’s three major retailers, Woolworths, Big W and Tony & Marks, as mall spaces, have committed to going quiet for an hour on the last Monday of every month from 10.30am to 11.30am. The specialty stores have also been invited to join where they can accommodate.
Brickworks Marketplace’s Quiet Hour […]
