Best ideas for a day of FREE family fun in the city.
If you are planning a day in the city of Adelaide with kids and are looking for some family adventures, there are plenty of things to do for free. From fabulous nature playspaces, beautiful parks and gardens to BMX bike tracks, galleries and museums, […]
[ December 11, 2021; ]
Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve Opening
Soon, for the first time in 120 years, Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve will be open to the public.
On 11 December 2021, there will be a celebration with an action-packed day of live entertainment, family activities and interactive nature play. Just 35 minutes from the city, Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve will provide […]
Clifford the Big Red Dog Movie Review
Expect to fall in puppy love with this adventure comedy flick – dog lover or otherwise.
by Carla Caruso
Clifford the Big Red Dog is one of those movies that the whole family can really enjoy (Rated PG).
There’s Jack Whitehall, who plays the slightly hapless uncle and has a Hugh Grant-like charm. […]
[ December 11, 2021; ]
Christmas on King William Road 2021
Enjoy Christmas on King William Road, a free family friendly event, between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 11 December with a range of entertainment for the entire family.
Keep the kids entertained with complimentary activities including a meet and greet with Santa and his helpers, face painting and live entertainment from […]
[ December 4, 2021; ]
Barossa Polo at Château Tanunda
In a South Australian first, the sport of King’s will take to one of Australia’s most applauded wine regions, the Barossa Valley.
Barossa Polo is the next instalment in a series of regional polo events to be held at one of the most picturesque sites in the Barossa, Château Tanunda. With an exciting two-day-program, […]
[ December 15, 2021; ]
Adelaide Lord Mayor’s Christmas Concert 2021
Join the Lord Mayor, Young Adelaide Voices and friends for a concert of carols and singalong Christmas music for the whole family at the Adelaide Town Hall.
Stunning vocalists, Aurora from Young Adelaide Voices and members of Adelaide Chamber Singers will be joined by the Adelaide Horn Jam on Wednesday 15 December […]
Santarilla Trail 2021
Follow the Santarilla Trail through the southern Adelaide Hills by using the map for your Santa spotting adventure.
Families can take a drive through the Adelaide Hills and look for ‘Santa’ along the roadside properties. Residents of Kangarilla and surrounding areas are spreading Christmas joy with their quirky creations, with areas such Meadows and […]
WIN Tickets to The Boss Baby: Family Business – In Cinemas 25 November 2021
In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers—Tim (James Marsden) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other.
Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund […]
Road & Cycle Safety Centre Opening to the Public in January 2022
The Road & Cycle Safety Centre, located on Hazel Grove in Ridgehaven, is undergoing a $500,000 makeover to provide FREE public access.
The Road & Cycle Safety Centre makes learning how to ride fun for children of all ages. The enclosed open space has a […]
[ December 5, 2021; ]
Find 10 Elves on the Market Shelves
Finding the 10 Elves on the Market Shelves definitely won’t be easy, these little tricksters hid themselves really well but when you find all 10, you can go in the draw to win an Elf for yourself.
On Sunday 5 December 2021 between the hours of 8:30am and 12 noon, […]
[ November 27, 2021; ]
Re-Cycled Bike Sale at Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc.
Looking for a new bike? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc. mentors and students have been restoring and repairing a whole bunch of donated bikes with a whole lot of love and they are ready for a new home.
They have a wide range of recycled bikes in a wide range […]
[ December 13, 2021 to December 17, 2021. December 20, 2021 to December 24, 2021. January 3, 2022 to January 8, 2022. January 10, 2022 to January 14, 2022. January 17, 2022 to January 21, 2022. ]
VACSWIM South Australia
VACSWIM is South Australia’s most renowned summer holiday program providing pre-school children and primary school aged children (3-12 years) with opportunities to develop a range of skills and positive experiences in relation to water safety, confidence and competence in the water, personal survival activities and basic aquatic emergency procedures.
VACSWIM is South Australia’s only […]
[ November 27, 2021; ]
Semapaw Park Official Opening Day – Semaphore Park Dog Park
Celebrate the new dog friendly space in Charles Sturt and learn how to get the most of what this park has to offer.
Semapaw park is a new generation of dog park located in Semaphore Park with two separate areas for dogs to enjoy. The Active Area […]
[ December 12, 2021; ]
CFC Community Christmas Carols
Community Christmas Carols hosted by the Christian Family Centre in Seaton.
Enjoy a wonderful Christmas Carols program from the Christmas in the Square band along with special guest Sean W Smith. This will be followed by an outdoor Christmas Festival including food, fun family activities, Santa Claus, a free bouncy castle, free face […]
[ November 27, 2021; ]
Domes on Hutt Street
Shop for treasure on Hutt Street in the City and enjoy a live circus performance thanks to Cirkidz.
An event the whole family will enjoy, Hutt Street will come alive with two free Cirkidz performances on the corner of Halifax Street and Hutt Street on Saturday 27 November 2021. This event encourages you […]
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Tusmore Park Wading Pool Upgrade
The Tusmore Park wading pool has been popular with families, particularly those with toddler-aged children, for many years. However, at more than 50 years old it reached the end of its useful life and has undergone a complete refurbishment.
In recent times, closures of the pool became more frequent […]
Freedom Park at Two Wells
South Australian families can now experience best practice in nature and sensory play at the state’s newest playground which has opened in the northern suburbs.
The new playground, Freedom Park, within Liberty at Two Wells is the latest milestone in a $1.2 billion residential precinct that is creating over 3,000 new homes […]
[ December 31, 2021; ]
WIN Tickets to Light Up – New Year’s Eve in Rymill Park
Light Up this New Year’s Eve in Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka. Gather from 6pm for a celebration that’s fun for all ages, brought to you by the team behind Gluttony.
Enjoy live music and a vibrant variety of entertainment in one of Adelaide’s favourite parks, transformed for […]
[ December 5, 2021; ]
Christies Beach Twilight Christmas Fair
Celebrate the start of the festive season with an afternoon of free family fun and entertainment.
The City of Onkaparinga is excited to be hosting a free community Christmas Fair with Christmas themed entertainment, children’s activities, music and a visit from Santa. There will be a variety of market stalls to purchase […]
[ December 5, 2021; ]
Soul Factor Gospel Choir presents Christmas by the Lake
There may not be “Carols By Candlelight” this year, but instead there’s Christmas By The Lake.
Soul Factor will be presenting their “Christmas Concert” by the Lake at Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka on Sunday afternoon, 5 December 2021 at 2.30pm. Soul Factor will be on the Island and you can […]
A Fork On The Green- Blitz Golf Glenelg Final 2022 POSTPONED
Editor’s Note 4 Jan 2022:
Blitz Golf and the Glenelg Golf Club have made the decision that it is in the best interests of the event and spectators that the event this Sunday (Sun 9 Jan 2022) be postponed – a decision that has not been […]
Places are now available at all Sunrise ELC’s for 2022.
Sunrise Early Learning Centres (ELC’s) provide loving and nurturing environments to develop your child’s confidence as they grow! Their aim is to make each ELC feel like an extension of your home, partnering with you to provide continuity of care for your child and family.
Sunrise ELC’s […]
[ November 20, 2021 to November 21, 2021. ]
164th Gawler Show
South Australia’s largest regional show is back in 2021 at the Gawler Showgrounds
The 164th Gawler Show will be held on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November 2021. There will be food, wine, free entertainment, rides, show bags, animals, market stalls, traditional show exhibits and much more.
Please note: there will be no Fireworks this year, […]
[ November 19, 2021 to November 22, 2021. ]
Marble Hill Spring Open Days
Marble Hill hosts seven official Open Days per year to highlight the history and heritage of the former Vice-Regal property.
Marble Hill was the summer residence of the governors of South Australia until it burnt down in the Black Sunday bushfire of 1955. Now it is privately owned.
Although Marble Hill is a […]
[ December 4, 2021; ]
SAFM Live Broadcast Christmas Carols 2021
SAFM 107.1 will hold Adelaide’s biggest Christmas Carols over the airwaves on Saturday 4 December 2021
Tune in to SAFM with Bec, Cosi and Lehmo who will be broadcasting live for this extra special Christmas event.
You can gather your friends, family and neighbours for your very own Christmas house party and […]
[ December 19, 2021 to December 21, 2021. ]
Guess How Much I Love You – Live on Stage in Adelaide
Join in the enchanting adventure of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare as they discover the magic and colour of the seasons, in a dazzling new stage adaptation of Sam McBratney’s beloved Guess How Much I Love You books.
This playful story of love and nature […]
Reindeer Biscuits – Simple Instructions for Kids
These Reindeer Biscuits are a favourite of ours at Christmas time and are super easy to make. I make the icing and then the kids take over the rest. They are great for Christmas parties, for giving as gifts and of course on Christmas day. We have also made […]
[ December 12, 2021; ]
Forkmas 2021
Deck the halls because Fork on the Road’s festive event, Forkmas, is back for 2021.
This December, South Australia’s premier food truck event series will transform Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga into a festive food wonderland, featuring your favourite local food trucks and pop up bars, plus live festive music, performances and activities for the whole family to […]
[ December 12, 2021; ]
Monski Mouse’s Christmas Baby Disco Dance Hall
Direct from Christmas in Leicester Square London, & Birmingham Town Hall, to Adelaide Town Hall.
It’s time to rock around the Christmas tree with DJ Monski Mouse and her fabulous dancers in this friendliest of discos that let’s parents and 0-5s loose on the dance floor. Expect Christmas tune favourites, […]
[ December 2, 2021 to December 3, 2021. ]
ReConnect! 21
Adelaide’s multi-award-winning theatre company, No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability (No Strings) invite you to ReConnect!
Experience some insights into the genuine lived experience of people living with disability during a global pandemic. ReConnect! is the annual showcase performance held at the Woodville Town Hall Thursday 2 and Friday 3 December to celebrate International Day […]
