[ May 22, 2024; ]
WOW Day – Wear Orange Wednesday – is a national day of recognition to say ‘thank you’ to all SES volunteers across Australia.
This year, WOW Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 22 May 2024 from 12pm – 3pm. WOW Day celebrations will be held across Australia and all workplaces and organisations are encouraged to host […]
[ May 4, 2024; ]
South Australians are being asked to put schnitties on the menu this May and pledge to support an end to bullying and drug and alcohol-fuelled youth violence.
The fundraising initiative #schnitty4sam organised by the Sammy D Foundation commemorates the life of the charity’s namesake, Sam Davis. Sam was 17 years-old when he played a game […]
[ May 5, 2024; ]
Grab your furry friend and join the fun at Point Malcolm Reserve for Doggy Day on the Green.
Doggy Day on the Green is a free, fun-filled and educational annual event for dogs and their people at Point Malcolm Reserve, Semaphore Park. This family-friendly event includes meeting the animal management team at Charles Sturt who will […]
A visit to TGI Fridays in Marion – a family friendly restaurant where Kids Eat Free*!
If the sound of chicken wings, ribs, hand crafted burgers, sizzling fajita towers and fresh salads gets your tastebuds tingling, then it’s time to grab a table at TGI Fridays. Plus, they have one of the most impressive cocktail menus […]
[ May 26, 2024; ]
Open Day at Parliament House
Visit Parliament House on Sunday 26 May 2024 for an open day event as part of South Australia’s History Festival.
View special displays and historical objects, access parts of the building ordinarily closed to the public, learn about the unique blend of Victorian and Art Deco architecture, and have a chat to […]
[ April 28, 2024; ]
Prepare to ignite your inner hero at the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel Superhero Day.
Head to Glenelg for a ride on the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel and you can also meet a couple of superhero characters on Sunday 28 April 2024.
Prepare for double the thrill with both Spiderman and Ironman making an appearance. The two action […]
[ September 12, 2024 to September 29, 2024. ]
The Adelaide Guitar Festival brings together some of Australia’s best guitarists in a thrilling mix of local talent and visiting musicians.
Whether you’re a die-hard fanatic, or simply appreciate great music, the Adelaide Guitar Festival has something for everyone. Celebrate the world’s most popular instrument with regional roadshows, free and low-cost workshops, master classes, artists talks, […]
[ April 27, 2024; ]
Ukranian Easter Festival
The finest of Ukrainian food, culture and customs to celebrate the biggest feast of the Ukrainian calendar – Easter! Workshops, stalls and family fun across two big locations.
Activities:
Delicious Ukrainian food & beverages, tea & coffee.
Live entertainment by Leleke, Yuriy Onyskiv on sopilka and HOPAK Ukrainian Dance School.
Display of precious Ukrainian […]
Beckman Street Deli in Glandore. Work up an appetite for the delectable dishes at this family friendly eatery by the tramline in the south-west.
Review by Carla Caruso
We recently tackled the Mike Turtur Bikeway as a family and this is one more foodie stop along the way.
Although, you could just walk or drive to this lovely […]
True Grit Obstacle Course at Caudo Vineyard.
Run, crawl and climb your way through this military-inspired obstacle course at a riverside winery in the Riverland.
Review by Carla Caruso
There’s nothing like a drive to a picturesque winery in the countryside.
It gets a little more intense, however, when you add in a military-inspired obstacle, or several, to the […]
[ May 3, 2024 1:00 pm to September 8, 2024 1:05 pm. ]
The Moseley Igloos – Outside Dining in Glenelg.
The Moseley igloos are back in Glenelg this winter featuring a warm, cosy fireplace and room for eight people.
Located outside at The Moseley Bar and Kitchen in Glenelg, igloo bookings are for exclusive use and include full table service from your personal waiter. The igloos are family friendly […]
The Glover Playground North Adelaide, also known as ‘Helicopter Park’ by many, is an all-time favourite, and it’s recently (early 2024) had a spruce-up!
Updated review by Claire Davill
The playground refresh includes new soft fall, new swings, and a fresh coat of paint/repairs to many pieces of equipment. The old tree stump, with its animal carvings, […]
[ July 6, 2024 to July 7, 2024. ]
The annual Animal Expo is returning to Adelaide Showground with plenty of animals to see, touch and cuddle, a kids activity zone and a large walk through animal nursery.
There will be hundreds of animals for kids to see including rabbits, dogs, cats, poultry, birds, ferrets, rats, reptiles, snakes, mini horses, ponies and more.
There will also […]
UniSA’s Paediatric Podiatry student-led clinics are offering fee-free assessments to receive up-to-date advice for your child.
Based at UniSA’s City East, City West, and Magill campuses, and Elizabeth Health Clinic, podiatry services are provided by undergraduate podiatry students, under the supervision of registered practicing podiatrists.
Lower limb assessment may assist in early identification, particularly if your child […]
[ April 28, 2024; ]
Kaurna Cultural Activity Day – Sunday 28 April 2024
In partnership with Green Adelaide and Kaurna Firesticks Team, the City of Adelaide invites you to go and learn from the Kaurna community about traditional land management techniques, Cultural Burning, Connections to Country and the continuing importance today of enabling Cultural practices in urban landscapes.
Join them for:
• […]
[ May 4, 2024; ]
Get ready to experience a free, fun-filled community event at the Unley Oval Open Day.
The Unley Oval upgrades are almost complete and the City of Unley will celebrate by re-opening the gates with an Open Day and return the space to community use.
The Unley Oval works include upgrades to the turf, drainage and lighting. On […]
Have you tried ringing Bucky Dunstan yet? He’s a busy dog!
Bucky is a Toy Fox Terrier in the much loved Bluey series, voiced by Rove McManus. Bluey follows the adventures of a loveable and inexhaustible blue heeler puppy, who along with her sister Bingo, parents and friends is learning all about the world.
Bucky appears […]
Dear Daisy is a cute-as-a-button cafe on Forestville’s Leah Street, dishing up brekkie, burgers, toasties, vegan fare, and more.
Review by Carla Caruso
Suburban cafes are the places to see and be seen these days.
Dear Daisy in Forestville is one such eatery. The “happy lil corner shop café”, as it’s dubbed on its Instagram page, serves up […]
BOUNCE Greenacres & Marleston
Gear up for more fun these school holidays, at BOUNCE!
With plenty of action-packed activities for all ages, it’s the perfect place to unleash your free spirit.
Whether you want to verse your mates in a dodgeball showdown, or release your inner ninja in X-Park, BOUNCE has activities for all skill levels.
What’s on during […]
Christies Beach Hotel | Family Friendly Dining | Review
Sometimes it can be hard to take the family out for lunch or dinner, especially when kids complain that they are bored or don’t want to sit still! We have found the solution for a family friendly mealtime, at the fabulous Christies Beach Hotel.
Review By Jo Parkinson
Situated […]
Grease is back in an all-new production that promises to be slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before.
It’s one of the world’s most iconic and loved musicals and nothing beats the feeling you get, going back to Rydell High. Danny, Sandy, Kenickie, Rizzo and the whole gang are back to give you a night […]
[ June 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Model Railway Show – June Long Weekend
Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for the children.
The annual Adelaide Model Railway Show is presented […]
Explore The Art Gallery of South Australia on North Terrace, Adelaide.
There’s plenty for kids to see and do at the Art Gallery and there’s so much more than just looking at paintings on the wall!
Review by Claire Davill
Don’t shy away from taking kids into The Art Gallery of South Australia as there’s plenty of kid-friendly […]
[ May 18, 2024; ]
John Street Free Family Fun Day – 18 May 2024
The John Street Family Fun Day is a day for the community to celebrate the vibrancy of the City of Salisbury’s Mainstreet and surrounds through market stalls, a community BBQ, children’s activities, music, magic, entertainment, giveaways, competitions and much, much more.
This event is coordinated by the […]
[ April 6, 2024 to April 29, 2024. ]
Adelaide’s Festival Plaza has a new outdoor artwork installation that kids can climb on! Get in quick to check out the Flowbars sculptures while they’re here for the April 2024 school holidays.
Flowbars Sculpture 4.0 and Flow Bar Minis is Festival Plaza’s second outdoor art commission. In collaboration with Seb Humphreys, aka @Order55, the sculptures resemble […]
Wombat Waterhole Playground in Hazelwood Park is a varied play space set amongst towering gum trees and includes fun features for all ages and abilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This long-time favourite playground has just had a refresh as of early 2024, with new soft fall and repaired/replaced circular play platforms. The refresh has helped maintain the […]
The Mike Turtur Bikeway is one of Adelaide’s most popular off-road bike routes and it’s right in the city, following the Glenelg tramline from South Terrace.
Review by Carla Caruso
You’ve probably heard of cycling paths in the country that follow old railway lines, like Clare’s Riesling Trail and McLaren Vale’s Shiraz Trail.
(While we’re at it, there’s […]
[ May 12, 2024; ]
Two magnificent venues, one at Utopia Waterfall Gully and the other at Glanville Hall Semaphore South, will be sparkling with tiny teacups, vintage china and sweet treats for Mother’s Day.
Dine under the chandeliers for two hours of Mother’s Day indulgence, along with bubbly cocktails, bottomless brewed tea and coffee and famous fluffy scones with whipped […]
[ May 4, 2024; ]
Explore Fort Glanville as part of the South Australia’s History Festival in a colourful and sometimes noisy event.
The performance will feature nineteenth-century military drill, with cannon fire and musketry demonstrations, all in the soft glow of lamplight. This enables event-goers the opportunity to see the gun-flashes light up the darkness.
Presented by the Fort Glanville Historical […]
[ May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
Nairne School is delighted to invite the community to their LEGO® fan event in May.
There will be over 50 tables of LEGO® displays from some of the best creators in South Australia with fun for the whole family. Most designs are one-of-a-kind and not available in shops. They will also have the amazing Great Ball […]
