[ June 14, 2025; ]
The 10th annual Hills Winter Lantern Festival will take place in June at Echunga Community Park.
The highlight of this free annual community winter event is the beautiful dusk lantern parade featuring artful lantern sculptures created by local community members and schools, followed by a beautiful firey finale. The lantern workshops start in April to prepare […]
Hutton Reserve boasts a great playground for both toddlers and older kids in the heart of historic Kanmantoo.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Hutton Reserve at Kanmantoo has a wide range of play equipment to suit all ages and a nice grassed area for play and picnics. Located off the main street of Kanmantoo, which is about 15 […]
[ May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Adventure in Battunga Country on the Mother’s Day weekend in May.
Enjoy a massive weekend of activities in Battunga country – Meadows, Macclesfield, Echunga, Prospect Hill and Flaxley. Take part in exciting activities, and enjoy some delicious food and great company.
Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this event is perfect for everyone of all ages […]
The family friendly Aldgate Pump Hotel has a variety of indoor and outdoor dining, plus it features an outdoor playground.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Aldgate Pump Hotel has it all for family dining. There is the option of cozy, traditional English style indoor dining with fireplace heaters, a new expanded indoor area with views outside, as […]
Lilac Reserve playground in Mount Barker has a lot of different climbing options, a suspension bridge and a large slide for kids who love climbing to new heights!
Review by Adaire Prosser
As Mount Barker expands, we are being treated to new playgrounds and Lilac Reserve does not disappoint! There are plenty of options to challenge kids […]
Family-friendly Highland Cattle experience in Clarendon, South Australia.
What do you get when you combine cuddles, cows and cuteness? The Cuddle a Cow experience at The Farm – Clarendon! This adorable, hands-on activity will melt your heart as you get up close and personal with beautiful highland cattle.
Review by Jo Parkinson
The Farm
Situated 5 minutes outside of […]
[ April 12, 2025 to April 13, 2025. April 18, 2025 to April 27, 2025. May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own.
Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and crunchy apples fresh from the trees. Everyone’s favourite Pink Lady apples are now ready along with Fuji and Granny Smith apples available. They also […]
TreeClimb Adelaide, Kuitpo, and Salisbury
This school holiday, the trees are calling! With crisp mornings and sunny days ahead, it’s the perfect time to step up and take on an adventure at TreeClimb! Whether you’re exploring the magical heights of Kuitpo, enjoying city views at Adelaide, or tackling new thrills at Salisbury, there’s a TreeClimb location […]
If you are heading into the hills for a day trip, be sure to visit Bracegirdle’s House of Fine Chocolate at their new location in Hahndorf.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Bracegirdle’s has opened a new location in Hahndorf, and we managed to visit for an early look. It is a beautiful space perfect for a cuppa, meal, […]
[ April 14, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 22, 2025 to April 25, 2025. ]
Autumn School Holidays UNPLUGGED at Woodhouse Adventure Park.
This Autumn, School Holidays UNPLUGGED, the kids-only day camps at Woodhouse Adventure Park, are set to deliver an action-packed lineup of outdoor adventure, hands-on crafts and science, and a generous dose of silly fun – just what the doctor ordered!
Designed for primary school children aged 5 to 12, […]
[ April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]
Wirraway Homestead
Attention parents of horse lovers aged 10 to 15 – the ultimate adventure awaits this autumn! At Wirraway Homestead, your kids can spend the day riding, grooming and caring for horses while making friends and unforgettable memories!
Set on over 72 hectares in the heart of Strathalbyn, it’s a great place for them to unplug, […]
[ April 18, 2025; April 21, 2025; ]
The Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival has been a family favourite for generations. Take your own food and drinks onto the course, enjoy a picnic by your car and celebrate the Easter long weekend with family and friends.
The Easter Racing Carnival has been one of South Australia’s premier social and sporting occasions for almost 150 years, and […]
[ March 15, 2025; ]
The 161st annual Mt Pleasant Show is proudly brought to you by the Mt Pleasant Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society Inc.
A great day out for the whole family, the Mt Pleasant Show is only a one hour drive from the Adelaide CBD in the tranquil Adelaide Hills. This traditional country show covers all the local […]
[ March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025. ]
Pick Your Own Figs to Eat in the Adelaide Hills.
Willabrand Australia has introduced Pick-to-Eat, a new way to enjoy the beautiful fig orchard and delicious fruit at Glen Ewin Estate. From 11am on Saturdays and Sundays you can enter the 12,000 tree orchard to pick and eat as many figs as you can whilst you […]
With sprawling grounds, quirky artworks and a secret garden, there’s plenty to meander at this boutique Hills winery.
Review by Carla Caruso
The Adelaide Hills is always a good choice when looking to head to a winery, no matter the season.
And one such winery that offers plenty for the kids to explore is Bird in Hand at […]
The Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Hahndorf has a shady toddler-friendly playground that older siblings will enjoy too.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you find yourself in Hahndorf for the day, make sure you check out the lovely playground at the top of the Pioneer Memorial Gardens. It has been well-designed with toddlers and young kids in mind […]
The playground at Alec Johnston Park in Hahndorf has it all for the kids who love to climb!
Review by Adaire Prosser
Located in the heart of Hahndorf, the playground at Alec Johnston Park has something to challenge climbers of all abilities. Easily accessible from the main street, it is the perfect stop for the kids if […]
Tucked away in Nairne, the Matthew Road Reserve has a well-designed playground where you can relax and watch the kids explore.
Review by Adaire Prosser
This hearty playground is well-maintained and has a range of obstacles for young children to test their capabilities. There is a single and double slide, and a wooden slat bridge that kids […]
Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Atkins Farm in the Adelaide Hills
For a limited time the general public can pick their own sunflowers at beautiful Atkins Farm in Meadows.
Atkins Farm is a working farm and in summer they open their gates to allow visitors to pick their own sunflowers. The 2025 season is due to open in […]
Family-friendly Strawberry Farms to visit in South Australia.
Find out where you can pick your own strawberries around Adelaide, or buy them direct from the farm.
Strawberry season in South Australia usually starts around late October/early November and runs until April or May depending on the season, but it will vary from farm to farm. An activity […]
[ December 7, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]
A visit to Bill & Peg’s Christmas Lane Lights Display in Lobethal.
Lobethal Lights began in the 1940’s and is now part of the Lobethal Lights Festival, an annual event in the Adelaide Hills that brings thousands of visitors to the town each year. Over time it has grown to become the largest Christmas lights display […]
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Melba’s Chocolates at their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills or the Angaston Dessert Bar & Shop
Make plans to visit them between now and Christmas and step into a Christmas Wonderland.
What’s on at Melba’s Woodside
Visit their Woodside Factory this Christmas and join in on the family festive fun as […]
[ December 7, 2024 to December 22, 2024. ]
The Lights of Lobethal Festival, created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, is a much loved Christmas festival that has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley for over sixty years.
Lobethal is nestled in a picturesque valley in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, approximately 35kms from Adelaide. In the true spirit of Christmas, […]
Charleston Playground in the Adelaide Hills has shady picnic areas, is fully fenced and has lots of fun features including cow statues!
Review by Claire Davill
Charleston Playground’s most recent major upgrade resulted in a fun, wooden, whimsical play space in this small Adelaide Hills town. There’s plenty here to keep everyone occupied, and it makes a […]
Barristers Block Wines is a family winery in the Adelaide Hills with a child-friendly restaurant situated amongst shady lawns, a sandpit and animal enclosure.
Review by Claire Davill
Barrister’s Block Wines has a beautiful cellar door and grounds just north of Woodside in the Adelaide Hills. There’s plenty of family friendly features here, and if you’re […]
The 2024/2025 Cherry Season has begun! Pick Your Own Cherries around Adelaide and find your local Cherry Farm Gate Sales in South Australia.
Christmas has come early for all the cherry lovers out there! The 2024/2025 cherry season is officially here and there’s nothing that says Summer is on the way more than when sweet, juicy […]
Littlehampton’s Glebe Playground features a fully fenced playground in the middle of a vast open space, and now includes toilets and bike ramps for an active outdoor family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Glebe in Littlehampton is set on a large open paddock and has enjoyed a number of recent upgrades. It remains a dog-friendly park […]
Mawson Café in Meadows offers a friendly and relaxed dining experience for families.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you find yourself in the Adelaide Hills and looking for somewhere to eat or enjoy a coffee and a treat, then be sure to check out Mawson Café. Situated on the main street of Meadows, it offers both indoor […]
[ November 23, 2024; ]
Cultured. is a unique event celebrating the lives of those of a multicultural background in South Australia.
Go along to be immersed in a range of areas including food, talks, performances, cooking classes and purchasing from those skilled in making and creating. Held at Four Oaks Farm SA, Littlehampton in the Adelaide Hills, take in […]
Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries
The 2024/2025 strawberry picking season has commenced at Beerenberg Family Farm. The season normally starts in November but this year’s warmer weather has given the strawberries an early start with sweet, juicy strawberries ready for picking. Always check the Beerenberg website before visiting to make sure the strawberry […]
