[ December 9, 2018 to December 31, 2018. ]
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival
Lobethal lights up on Sunday 9 December 2018 until Monday 31 December 2018. The Lights of Lobethal Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley in the Adelaide Hills for over sixty years. Created by the community of Lobethal, the true spirit of Christmas has now evolved into the largest […]
[ November 18, 2018; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Womstock – Wombat Awareness Organisation Open Day
Wombat Awareness Organisation is extremely excited to be having their very first open day.
They are celebrating and having a bit of fun by holding a Wombat Music Festival in their free range wombat sanctuary to help raise funds for a fire bunker for their special needs wombats this fire […]
Pick your own cherries
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]
[ October 28, 2018; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Cobb’s Hill Estate Spring Celebration
Spring is in the air in the Adelaide Hills and it is time to celebrate!
Join Cobbs Hill Estate at their Cellar Door for their first Spring Celebration Festival.
They will be cooking up a storm with their delicious sizzling gourmet burgers. Enjoy a glass of cool climate premium wines or a craft […]
[ September 21, 2018 to September 23, 2018. ]
Three Days of Rallying Heaven on some of the best gravel rally roads in Australia
Being round 5 of the Australian Rally Championship and the final round of the South Australian Rally Championship, competition is going to be tense, tight, fast and furious. The best rally teams of Australia and SA will not only be on […]
[ October 21, 2018; ]
Meadows Country Fair 2018
On the third Sunday in October each year, the gorgeous little town of Meadows in the Adelaide Hills attracts more than 8000 visitors from far and wide and this year it’s set to be bigger and better.
With plenty to see and do, the 2018 Meadows Country Fair will be a fantastic family […]
National Motor Museum in Birdwood
Discover how motor vehicles have opened up our country, linking some of the most isolated communities in the world. From the stately to the absurd, from the hand-built to the mass-produced, see the vehicles people loved and loathed, thrashed and pampered, in the pursuit of their motoring dreams.
As an international centre […]
[ September 1, 2018; ]
The Grand Re-opening of Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday the 1st of September, the first day of Spring, is the perfect time to bring life back to Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary; a South Australian icon and National Treasure.
Purchased by Perth couple David Cobbold and Narelle MacPherson in January 2017, Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1969 by Dr John […]
[ August 24, 2018; 7:00 pm; August 25, 2018; 2:00 pm; ]
Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival 2018
The 2018 Hahndorf Winter Lantern festival will involve working with the local community and schools in order to create artful lantern sculptures that will be paraded down the main straight of Hahndorf and displayed in the Hahndorf Academy grounds.
The Hahndorf Academy grounds will be transformed into a colourful and dynamic space, […]
[ July 27, 2018 to July 29, 2018. ]
Fire up your winter soul in the Adelaide Hills.
Be tempted by more than 30 wineries offering sumptuous events day and night.
Winter Reds general entry is free. Purchase an official souvenir Spiegelau wine glass for $10 and enjoy free entry at all non-ticketed events.
Make a weekend of it! There is so much happening over the Winter Reds weekend, […]
[ May 5, 2018 1:00 pm to May 6, 2018 1:00 pm. ]
12th Annual Gumeracha Medieval Fair
The 12th annual Gumeracha Medieval Fair will be held on 5 & 6 May 2018 in Federation Park from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. Again, there will be another two days of medieval fun and excitement. The resident Oracle has forecast fair weather and the event promises to be even bigger […]
[ May 5, 2018 to May 6, 2018. May 19, 2018; 10:00 am; ]
Update: Wednesday 16 May 2018
Harrisville Orchards is Opening for Apple Picking on Saturday 19 May 2018 – 10am to 4pm
Due to popular demand after a huge Pick a Pink Lady Weekend recently, Harrisville are opening their orchards one more time this season.
According to their Instagram post, the apples are still sensational and of very high quality […]
[ May 20, 2018; ]
The Hahndorf Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk is a great community event enjoyed each year by all who participate.
Take up the challenge: follow in the footsteps of pioneer women and men who walked from Hahndorf to Adelaide in the early years of the colony selling produce.
Imagine walking all the way from Hahndorf to Adelaide carrying a […]
[ April 6, 2018; 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. ]
The Music of The Man From Snowy River at Four Oaks Farm
The Man from Snowy River is synonymous with the Australian Outback and the Brumbies.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the music from The Man from Snowy River in a natural setting with horses and other farm animals all around. A small market will be […]
[ April 7, 2018; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
What is better than an autumn night in the Adelaide Hills with a barn dance?
A Barn Dance is a community-oriented event for people who do not usually dance! This year’s barn dance will be at Four Oaks Farm, where their barn will be taken over. You can warm yourselves by the fire whilst enjoying a […]
[ April 7, 2018; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Penny Lane Market in Mt Barker
Head to Mount Barker for one of the Adelaide Hill’s favourite markets showcasing over 80 South Australian makers, boutiques, art and design. Experience a market in Adelaide Hills like no other. A family friendly event for all ages, there will be live music, a bouncy castle, kids crafts and face painting.
For […]
[ March 30, 2018 to April 2, 2018. ]
Melba’s Easter Weekend of family fun in Woodside
Melba’s have planned a jam-packed, fun-filled four days for families, with activities for all ages. Their factory will be bursting with yummy treats and their cafe offering warm and cold drinks and sweet snacks, making Melba’s a one-stop shop for Easter fun.
Melba’s Chocolates & Confectionery is open all […]
[ April 18, 2018 to April 19, 2018. ]
Nature Play SA Forest Festival 18 & 19 April 2018
Grab your picnic blankets and beanies, Nature Play Forest Festival is returning to Kuitpo in Autumn 2018! Celebrate the holidays with wild nature play adventures and make magical memories with family and friends.
The Nature Play Forest Festival is specially created for children aged 0 – 12 […]
[ March 24, 2018; 11:00 am; ]
Enjoy a day in the hills to celebrate cultural diversity.
The Adelaide Hills Council and local community are hosting a day of family fun at Federation Park, Gumeracha to celebrate cultural diversity.
This free, family-friendly event features live entertainment by Ebby Allotey & the Afrikeeco Band and Birdwood High School musicians. There will also be games to play and delicious […]
Rediscover the peaceful surrounds of Cleland Wildlife Park and get up close to the animals.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head to Cleland Wildlife Park. Nestled within the bushland setting of the Adelaide Hills, just 20 minutes from the CBD, the park is perfect for families with kids of all ages.
Hand feed […]
[ March 30, 2018 to April 2, 2018. ]
The annual Meadows 4 day Easter Fair is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018.
The Meadows 4 Day Easter Fair is a family-friendly annual event. It is a large treasure market with around 100 stalls selling a wide variety of products including locally made arts and crafts, plants, books, clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, treasures and collectables. There […]
[ March 25, 2018; 11:00 am; ]
Glen Ewin Estate orchard is hosting a celebration to mark the end of the fig harvest with a picnic.
The picnic will be held in the orchard and will include local produce hampers, a full bar and of course all things figs!
Enjoy live music, fig picking, food stalls, the fig shop and more.
BYO picnic rug. Bookings essential.
Entry: $79 […]
[ April 1, 2018; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Easter Sunday Family Fun Day at Glen Ewin Estate
Celebrate Easter at Glen Ewin Estate with a day of family fun!
Glen Ewin Estate is hosting an Easter Sunday Family Fun Day on the 1 April 2018 from 10am – 4pm with FREE entry.
While there, you can indulge in Easter cocktails, food stalls, a wine bar and […]
[ March 24, 2018; ]
The 146th Mount Barker District Show is bound to be an exciting event for all the family to enjoy.
There will be an exciting selection of market stalls to browse through, from homewares and jewellery, to cake pops and children’s clothes, fresh produce and plants. You are guaranteed to see some fantastic stalls, full of interesting […]
[ May 20, 2018; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Birdwood Farm Day
Birdwood Primary School proudly presents the 44th annual Birdwood Farm Day!
Go along for a day of country fun in the forest, and enjoy the best of what the local community has to offer. Enjoy the surroundings of Mount Crawford forest with crisp autumn air, the smell of wood smoke from campfires, freshly baked […]
[ April 7, 2018; ]
The Festival at Basket Range
Celebrate the harvest Festival at Basket Range!
Set in the midst of stunning, high-altitude, Adelaide Hills wine country, the Festival at Basket Range is a collection of wine, music and food producers celebrating the harvest together on one beautiful, bountiful, family-friendly day. Take along your picnic rug, your crew, your kiddies, your […]
[ February 24, 2018; ]
Tomich Wines Pony in the Vines & Twilight Market
Pony in the Vines is set on the picturesque Tomich Vineyard lawns by the river’s edge, under the shade of trees and umbrellas. This year they have partnered with the wonderful team at Gathered for the unique SA only local arts + crafts market, plus there will […]
[ January 28, 2018; 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Beachside Playground in the Adelaide Hills
Channelling the larrikin spirit over the Australia Day long weekend, tonnes of sand will be transported to the picturesque Glen Ewin Estate to create a beach side playground in the Adelaide Hills as one of the premier new events on the Crush Festival program.
The highly anticipated event, The North Shore […]
[ December 15, 2017 to December 17, 2017. ]
Twilight Picking at Beerenberg Farm
For the weekend of the annual Hahndorf Christmas Village and Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt (15-17 December 2017), Beerenberg will be open for late night trading and twilight picking.
Picking your own strawberries is a fabulous experience for the whole family and the tradition has been running continuously (in season) at Beerenberg since 1975. The concept was […]
A Visit to Sophie’s Patch – Mt Barker Springs
If you are a keen gardener or you have a small patch of your own, then Sophie’s Patch is a great garden to visit with the kids. It is open for a few days twice a year and it belongs to gardening guru Sophie Thompson and her […]
