[ December 17, 2022 to December 18, 2022. ]
JaumaFest Cherry Harvest Festival.
JaumaFest is a Cherry Harvest Festival held at the Jauma Farm in Lenswood.
This is a community festival in Peramangk Country, Adelaide Hills. The day will also include the chance to participate in organic cherry picking. Pick your own box of delicious cherries for your Christmas table, there are 10 varieties to taste […]
[ March 8, 2023 to March 13, 2023. ]
Lost Dogs’ Disco – Mount Barker
Brought to you by the team behind the popular Cupid’s Koi Garden in the 2022 Adelaide Festival, this huge sculptural work brings more interactive inflatables to Mount Barker’s beautiful Keith Stephenson Park.
With bursts of bright colour rearing high into the sky, the spectacular size is the first thing you notice. […]
[ October 8, 2022; ]
Celebrate the Cedars
Celebrate the Cedars is the inaugural festival marking the anniversary of Hans Heysen’s Birthday (145th birthday). Lovers of art, history, music and nature can come together in the stunning Artist’s Garden and surrounds at The Cedars, Hahndorf on Saturday 8 October.
This festival celebrates the stunning home, studios, gardens, and acreage of the Heysen […]
Hahndorf Farm Barn.
Looking for some fun activities to enjoy with the kids in the beautiful Adelaide Hills these school holidays?
The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children’s farmyard and wildlife park. You can hold, touch and feed most of their animals in complete safety and at your own comfort level. They also […]
Challenge Hill Obstacle Course | Woodhouse Activity Centre | Review
Challenge Hill Obstacle Course is a must-do while enjoying all that Woodhouse Activity Centre has to offer. You can crawl, climb, balance and swing your way through over 30 obstacles set in the bushland of the Adelaide Hills.
Access to Challenge Hill is included in your day […]
Hahndorf Farm Barn
Party amongst their friendly farm animals, or have the animals come to you!
Spend quality time out and about on a country farm creating lasting memories! Children of all ages just love having birthday parties at the Hahndorf Farm Barn surrounded by their favourite cute and cuddly animals.
Kids can have fun bottle feeding baby […]
[ May 14, 2022; ]
French Family Day – Fete de bienvenue
Enjoy a French inspired family afternoon with Alliance Francaise Adelaide.
There will be French themed activities by Alliance Francais, delicious crepes from Sweet by Caroline and a movie screening of a French family movie plus Bocce and Quoits on the lawn. Children receive a crepe as a part of their […]
Best Places to visit in the Adelaide Hills with Kids
If you like rolling hills, scenic views, quiet country roads, bushwalks, good food and wine, fresh air, cooler temps and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, then head to the Adelaide Hills for a day trip.
It’s only a 20 minute drive up the South […]
Hahndorf Farm Barn – Adelaide Hills
By Jo Parkinson
Escape to the country at Hahndorf Farm Barn! With plenty of animals, fresh air, and fun to be had, pack yourselves a picnic and spend a day on the farm. If that’s not enticing enough, there are two brand new attractions to check out: mini ride-on hydraulic powered […]
Sidewood Restaurant – Family Friendly Dining in the Adelaide Hills
Set amongst towering gums in the most picturesque hills setting, Sidewood Restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining all year round. The largest certified sustainable winery in the Adelaide Hills and located just off the freeway in Hahndorf less than 30 minutes from Adelaide, Sidewood is […]
Lobethal Bushland Park Nature Playground – New Play Space Review
by Katrina Gogel
The new play space at Lobethal Bushland Park has been completed and is open to the public as of February 2022.
The upgrade introduced gentle equipment and sensory play for smaller children of all abilities, a new family BBQ area (with a gorgeous view), and […]
SteamRanger Train Journey – The Southern Encounter
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the […]
[ February 26, 2022; March 5, 2022 to March 6, 2022. March 12, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Grab a Gala – Apple Picking at Harrisville Orchards
The “New Season Gala” apples are ready to be picked at Harrisville Orchards in Lenswood.
The orchard fresh Galas are incredibly crisp and crunchy and the ‘Grab a Gala’ event is your chance to enjoy fresh tasty apples straight from the trees. Be among the first to get […]
Take a walk at your leisure through Paracombe Premium Perry commercial pear orchard and pick some organic pears to take home and enjoy.
Go on a fruitful treasure hunt where you will find many different varieties of pears ready for the picking, and see first-hand how fruit is grown locally. As your stroll increases your curiosity, […]
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – Southern Barossa
Located in the Southern Barossa, Mount Pleasant is at the crossroads to the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and the Murraylands. Mount Pleasant Farmers Market draws from the best of these regions to provide a diverse and expansive range of fabulous foods from independent family farms and local producers. In […]
Adelaide Hills Farmers Market
Every week the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market offers a full selection of produce including fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables, eggs, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, sweets, gluten and grain free foods, nuts, oils, spices, preserves, fermented foods, beer, wine, cider, gin, grains, plants, flowers and seeds and a great selection of street […]
Beautiful, spacious outdoor dining in the Adelaide Hills
The Bridgewater Inn has a large two level outdoor eating area that is just gorgeous! It is family friendly and set creek-side, so the kids can amble amongst the rocks while you wait for lunch.
by Sharon Harrington
We love to make a day of it when visiting the Adelaide Hills with […]
[ March 9, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Cupid’s Koi Garden
The world’s first inflatable fountain is brought to you by ENESS, the creators of Airship Orchestra, a hit of Illuminate Adelaide.
You’re cruising past familiar hardware shops and fast-food outlets when suddenly, wha…? A gigantic cupid surrounded by 10 oversized goldfish in mock terrazzo ponds? Have the good burghers of Mount Barker District Council […]
Your Guide to Family Friendly Wineries in South Australia
We may be biased, but we think South Australia produces some of the best wine in the world and our wineries provide the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy good food, great platters and wine. More and more wineries are also catering for families with […]
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 […]
[ 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 18, 2021 to December 19, 2021. ]
Lobethal Twilight Christmas Markets
This brand new event is perfectly timed for you to finish your Christmas shopping and fill up your festive table with handmade and locally produced treasures as well as return to explore the first Lights of Lobethal in two years.
The Twilight Christmas Market stallholders are amazing artists and designer-makers joined by passionate […]
[ October 31, 2021; ]
Gumeracha Fifth Sunday Market
The Gumeracha Fifth Sunday Market will be held under the gums in Federation Park showcasing a large number of artisan, craft, handmade and plant stalls.
The next market will be on Halloween so you can expect some spooky fun in the park, with a special treat for children who dress up. There will […]
[ October 23, 2021; ]
Bluestone Family Basketball Day
Go along for a fun open day for the whole community – hosted in partnership with the Eastern Mavericks basketball club.
Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the park and the vibe. There’s plenty of activities for kids and adults of all ages as well as food, music and fun for the whole […]
[ November 6, 2021 to November 8, 2021. ]
Sophie’s Patch Spring Open Garden
Spring offers the perfect opportunity to visit Sophie Thomson’s iconic drylands garden which provides inspiration, delight and learning opportunities for gardeners and want to be gardeners at every turn.
The open garden will run as always over three days. The societies will be there (Beekeepers’ Society of SA, Birds SA and Butterfly […]
[ October 24, 2021; ]
Kids Festival | Four Oaks Farm
The Four Oaks Farm ‘Kids Festival’ is a creative arts based festival full of fun activities on a farm under the clouds in the Adelaide Hills.
Enjoy lots of activities from seeing the Amazing Drumming Monkeys perform, taking part in kite making workshops, through to pony rides and feeding the farm […]
[ September 5, 2021; September 12, 2021; September 19, 2021; September 26, 2021; ]
Camellia Society Adelaide Hills Inc. – September Open Days
The Camellia Society Adelaide Hills Inc. invites the community to their September open days at Stangate House & Garden every Sunday.
The garden at Stangate is now open. Enjoy a beautiful walk through the rambling garden. Don’t forget to pop inside for a hot cup of tea. The […]
Upgraded Mount Torrens Playground in the Adelaide Hills.
by Katrina Gogel
The Leckie Playground in Mount Torrens has received a much-needed upgrade recently thanks to the Adelaide Hills Council. Working in collaboration with nature play specialists Climbing Tree, they have created a space that will be well used for years to come by locals, and visitors alike.
Suitable […]
Harrogate Recreational Reserve in the Adelaide Hills features a playground, toilets and walking tracks.
Harrogate is located about 15 minutes drive east of Woodside in the Adelaide Hills and is a stunning part of this region to explore.
The area was badly affected by bushfire in 2019 and as part of the township plan and bushfire recovery […]
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 […]
