The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will once again bring the magic, wonder and excitement of Christmas to Adelaide’s city streets on 2 November 2024 in a spectacular parade.
Favourite floats like Stardust Castle, Nipper and Nimble and Father Christmas along with dancers, bands and roving entertainers will delight families in this free community event.
One lucky Play & Go […]
[ September 27, 2024 to April 29, 2025. ]
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Perfect for the whole family, it’s FREE to see during the day!
Chihuly’s Garden Cycle exhibition is now open at Adelaide Botanic Garden. Seattle-based Dale Chihuly, the world’s most celebrated contemporary glass artist, has selected the picturesque Adelaide Botanic Garden as the venue for his […]
[ October 31, 2024; ]
Spooky Spectacular
Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at the Salisbury Community Hub. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy a variety of spooky activities. From spooky science to creepy crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Pizza will be served from 6:00pm followed by the NitroNat Fire Show at 7.15pm.
Activities include:
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Celebrate 30 Years of Nepenthe at Sundays on the Hill!
Join Nepenthe Wines for a special 30th birthday edition of Sundays on the Hill. Get ready to relax, unwind, and celebrate in style as they mark three decades of crafting exceptional wines in the stunning Adelaide Hills.
Event Highlights:
Indulge in the perfect Sunday afternoon surrounded by picturesque […]
[ October 26, 2024; ]
The Halloween Roller Disco at the Blackwood Rec Centre is back again in 2024!
The roller disco has been a hugely popular event in the past with a DJ, skating games, prizes, face painting and more. A special thank you to the City of Mitcham for supporting the event!
The price is $13.00 per person to […]
[ October 26, 2024; ]
Get ready for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween adventure at Adelaide Gaol!
One of Adelaide’s favourite Halloween events is back packed with spooky fun for everyone.
Explore the Gaol’s eerie spaces, where surprises await around every corner—from a zombie apocalypse to an alien experimentation lab! Test your luck at the creepy carnival’s arcade games (don’t forget your $1 […]
[ September 24, 2024 to September 28, 2024. ]
Disney Princess Adventure, exclusive to Westfield Marion.
In celebration of their ongoing partnership, Westfield and Disney invite you to Spark Magic and twirl into the wonderous worlds of your favourite Disney Princesses.
For a limited time, see the stories of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Moana come to life in a fairytale adventure at Westfield Marion. Open […]
Family Friendly Halloween Events in Adelaide
There are lots of fun, family friendly Halloween events happening all around Adelaide on the last weekend in October.
Find things to do with the kids for Halloween in Adelaide – from organised events to walking around the local neighbourhood with family and friends. Plan your costumes ready to take to […]
Stanley Street Reserve Playground in Glengowrie is a cute, very unique bee-themed playground with equipment for a range of abilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This small playground packs a surprising amount of play into such a small area, and there’s lots of really unique features here, all relating to native bees.
The playground is fully fenced, and as […]
Hamilton Park Reserve Playground in Warradale features a super tall tower with long slides and plenty of fun for bike riders.
Review by Claire Davill
Hamilton Park Reserve’s brand new playground features an imposing, tall tower with three tube slides of differing lengths. These are some of the longest tube slides we’ve seen, and you have a […]
[ October 26, 2024; ]
Marion Cultural Centre Plaza has reopened after an extensive upgrade, with a community event planned for 26 October 2024.
The City of Marion council has redeveloped the Plaza to become the vibrant heart to their city and to provide the community with a space to get together and celebrate, relax and experience some of the best […]
Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide – Season Opening Dates.
As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, you will find most of Adelaide’s public outdoor swimming pools are open from September or October through to late March or April. Many will be open in time for the Spring school holidays.
Below you will find […]
Free Community Water Park – Moonta Bay’s Splash Town
Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open to the public, situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park. Each season it generally opens on the October long weekend, just in time for the Spring school holidays. […]
Wakefield Reserve in Morphett Vale has had a fabulous upgrade, thanks to The City of Onkaparinga’s community engagement initiative.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Wakefield Reserve is situated on Acre Avenue in Morphett Vale, not far from Southgate Plaza Shopping Centre. It is spread out over a large area, with two separate playgrounds that are connected by a […]
[ November 16, 2024 to November 17, 2024. ]
The fabulous Fullarton Christmas Fair is back in 2024 at the Fullarton Park Community Centre.
With humble beginnings on the front veranda of an eastern suburb’s house, The Fullarton Christmas Fair is now in its 43rd year and has become one of Adelaide’s favourite annual markets. Start your Christmas shopping early and buy from local artisans […]
[ October 1, 2024 to October 2, 2024. October 8, 2024 to October 9, 2024. ]
OLON – Virtual Reality Entertainment & Indoor Sports Centre.
UNLEASH THE FUN these school holidays and experience a new level of excitement at OLON. Discover Adelaide’s state-of-the-art indoor sports and virtual reality entertainment centre for an unforgettable adventure.
What’s on these school holidays:
Fun, educational and immersive activities to engage and entertain the kids with OLON school holiday […]
[ October 6, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is celebrating 18 years of supporting South Australian farmers and producers.
Go along to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on the Sunday of the October long weekend and help them celebrate their 18th birthday.
To celebrate this milestone they are inviting you to join them on Sunday, 6 October 2024 for a […]
[ September 29, 2024; ]
Blessing of your family pet at Adelaide’s St John’s Anglican Church.
Take your furry, feathery, or scaly friends for a special service dedicated to celebrating the bond between humans and animals. This heartwarming event will take place where the community will gather to share stories, pray for pets, and receive a blessing from clergy.
All pets are […]
WIN a full year of Adventure at Woodhouse Adventure Park
Woodhouse is only a quick zip up the South Eastern freeway to fresh air, wide open spaces and 54 hectares of the beautiful Adelaide Hills where you’ll have memorable screen-free adventures and unlimited use of the awesome activities and facilities.
Crawl, climb, swing and splash your way […]
[ October 12, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Visit the National Railway Museum on the last weekend of the October school holidays for the annual Heritage Transport Expo.
This two day event will be held on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024. All train (steam train BUB and diesel Redhen railcars) and Port bus trip rides are included with your admission ticket. There will […]
[ December 14, 2024; ]
St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight will be returning to Adelaide’s Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama on Saturday 14 December 2024.
Each year hundreds of families flock to Elder Park to soak up the festival like atmosphere and enjoy a FREE day out with plenty of interactive games, activities, food stalls and live entertainment. From mid afternoon and […]
[ October 2, 2024 to October 3, 2024. ]
Join the high-energy basketball school holiday camp We Are King David this October featuring Harlem Globetrotter Travion “Diesel” Kirkendoll!
Elevate your game, have a blast, and forge new friendships during the October school holidays at the We Are King David basketball camp. The camp is designed for players of all ages and skill levels—whether you’re a […]
[ October 5, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the October Long Weekend
The October long weekend coincides with the final week of the school holidays so there’s plenty on offer for families to enjoy, and you can make the most of the longer days too with the start of daylight savings on Sunday 6 October […]
North Haven to Point Malcolm Coastal Bike Path is a shared bike and walking path along most of Adelaide’s metropolitan coast, and the section from North Haven to Point Malcolm makes for an excellent family-friendly bike ride.
This is a fantastic family friendly bike ride that passes by multiple parks and playgrounds so there are lots […]
Runt is a dog movie for the ages and could well be the next Australian classic.
Review by Carla Caruso
Craig Silvey is the envy of many a writer.
Aged just 42, he’s twice been named one of the Best Young Australian Novelists by the Sydney Morning Herald – and now he’s had his second novel, Runt, turned […]
Semaphore Beach Playground is a huge playground right next to all the facilities at Semaphore Beach, with great climbing features, toddler-friendly equipment and plenty of shade.
Review by Claire Davill
There’s so much to see at Semaphore Beach, including the Semaphore Steam Train during the warmer months. The playground here is deceptively big, and its location right next […]
Osborne Foreshore Playground in Osborne is a seaside playground with everything you need – fully fenced, fully shaded, accessible equipment and toilet facilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This playground ticks all the boxes. There’s off-street parking, there’s a toilet nearby, the playground is fully fenced and fully shaded. There’s a variety of equipment, and access to the beach […]
Jaycee Park Playground in North Haven is a fully fenced playground with something for everyone.
Jaycee Park is located just south of the North Haven Marina, between Lady Gowrie Drive and the coastal bike and walking path. It’s a fully fenced, fully shaded playground with accessibility features and there’s a toilet and cafe nearby!
Review by Claire […]
[ October 2, 2024 to October 5, 2024. ]
Actually Acting Mini.
Join Actually Acting for their newest school holiday drama program from 2 – 5 October 2024. Suitable for ages 7 to 10, young actors will meet and play some drama games to get to know each other. There are no auditions, roles will be divided evenly between attendees and everyone will […]
Nestled in the backstreets of Nailsworth you’ll find Prospect Gardens/Narnu Wirra Park and a fantastic playground, perfect for playdates, parties or a quick run around after school.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Prospect Gardens playground features a variety of play equipment to suit both toddlers and primary aged children, including swings, slides, sandpit, climbing frame, monkey bars […]
