Countdown to Christmas Printable Santa Beard for Kids
As Christmas day draws near children will often ask “How many days until Christmas?”
There are some gorgeous advent calendars on the market, from wooden trees to felt wall hangings, but there are also loads of homemade versions you can make at home for very minimal cost.
This Santa’s Beard […]
Art Activity for National Child Protection Week
This year in Child Protection Week (4 – 10 September), NAPCAN will be talking about the need to treat all of Australia’s children fairly, by making sure that every neighbourhood has what kids need to thrive and be healthy.
The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) […]
[ July 11, 2022 to July 14, 2022. July 18, 2022 to July 22, 2022. ]
Winter School Holidays are almost upon us!
Go along, take the kids, even the whole family, and join a fun and affordable program in the warmth of the City of Salisbury libraries, hubs and community centres.
Activities include:
Movies at Mawson: Encanto and Clifford
Nitro Nat at the Salisbury Community Hub
Bollywood Dance Workshop at Para […]
Little Picassos: School Holiday Classes & Events | Glenelg, Hyde Park, Magill | Review
Little Picassos run a variety of art classes throughout the year, from ongoing term-based classes to single drop-in (or drop-and-go for older kids) school holiday program classes. They also run classes for special events, like Mothers Day and Easter.
Classes are kept small […]
DIY Easter Crafts with Cricut Joy Machine. Step away from your inspiration boards and turn your best intentions into action with a little help from this “DIY best friend”.
Review by Carla Caruso
Coming up with unique Easter gifts – beyond the usual choccy eggs – can be a challenge.
Especially if you’re not particularly crafty! However, […]
[ April 21, 2022 to April 22, 2022. April 28, 2022 to April 29, 2022. ]
Enjoy FREE Lego fun at Port Adelaide Plaza these school holidays with the team from Bricks 4 Kidz! Sessions will be held on Thursdays and Fridays during the holidays. See what’s on below:
Super Hero Kart Racing
On your marks… get set… GO!! What could be more fun than building your very own Go Kart with […]
[ March 7, 2022 to March 12, 2022. ]
Wilbur the Optical Whale
Winner of the Adelaide Fringe Access Award and weekly Innovation Award (2020) ‘Wilbur the Optical Whale’ returns to Adelaide in 2022.
Based on the book by Karen Lee Roberts, Wilbur the Optical Whale’ is a ‘tale’ about friendship, acceptance, and celebrating difference. Wilbur and Cecil are the best of friends and one day […]
[ March 12, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Enjoy free family festivities at Play in the Plaza
To celebrate the opening of the much anticipated Festival Plaza and the exciting new Children’s Artspace, the Adelaide Festival Centre is hosting a long weekend jam-packed full of fun and free family friendly activities.
Activities:
Bowerbird Markets
Kidtrepreneur Markets
Roving entertainment including dance and theatre groups
DJs
Mini […]
[ February 1, 2022 to February 28, 2022. ]
Art in Nature Australia
Global movement, Art in Nature, is calling for art submissions from young people across Australia.
This is your chance to have your art featured in a bespoke online art gallery and animated, brand-new music video curated by MBE-awarded and Grammy-nominated Sisters Grimm. The Australian music video will draw inspiration from Australia’s natural landscapes […]
Open-ended. Imaginative. Creative.
Eco-friendly Grimm’s Wooden Toys have been restocked at My Cubby Hauz. Beautifully made with high play value, each material is thoughtfully-designed to inspire creativity and imagination.
My Cubby Hauz offers free shipping on orders $150+. Contactless local pick up option is also available at check out.
Shop online for Grimm’s here
About
Established in 2017, Adelaide-based […]
[ August 28, 2021; ]
Yarn Bombing Beginners Workshop
Go along and learn the basics of Yarn Bombing with local artist Pat Ingram of PJ Arts.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield plan to transform Pateela Street into a colourful streetscape wonderland for everyone to enjoy and explore. Two free workshops will be held in the lead up the event to teach […]
Free Paw Patrol Activity Sheets
Is your pup stuck inside today? Paw Patrol to the rescue!
In celebration of the release of Paw Patrol: The Movie, exclusive to cinemas 16 September 2021, Paramount have created some Paw Patrol activity sheets that are free to download.
The activity sheets include a colouring in, spot the difference, printable masks, a […]
WIN a Class Excursion to Adelaide Fringe 2022 by Entering the Schools Poster Competition
Adelaide Fringe invites students (K-12) to enter the Schools Poster Competition for the chance to win a class excursion to an Adelaide Fringe 2022 show – thanks to Program Partner 9News!
The winning artwork will appear on the cover of the 2022 Adelaide […]
[ July 5, 2021 2:00 pm to July 9, 2021 2:00 pm. ]
City of Adelaide – Mini Van Goghs in the making
***ALL SESSIONS BOOKED OUT***
Have you got a mini Van Gogh in the making? These July school holidays, the Ruth Tuck Art School will be setting up at the North Adelaide Village to create some Van Gogh inspired masterpieces with your kids.
You can choose from the […]
[ August 22, 2021; 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
Make your own Drainpipe Dragsters at Dock 2, Port Adelaide
Construct your own small battery-or-solar powered car (kits supplied), and compete against others on the multi-lane drainpipe drag-strip at Shed 13.
Trim your car for optimum performance, aligning axles and lubricating wheel bearings. Initial heats will be held in the large Shed 13 using battery power, and […]
[ May 22, 2021 to May 23, 2021. ] [caption id="attachment_149390" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Peter Matthew[/caption]
Infinite Monster – DreamBig Children’s Festival
Three tents. Three participants. Two minutes to draw, scribble or scrawl your contribution to an ever-changing monster projected in real time on a gigantic tower of LCD screens.
In this extra-special version of the classic game, everyone is invited to draw the head, legs […]
Create Your Own Ice Cream Flavour with Golden North
Golden North is giving kids a fun task these school holidays, to create their very own ice cream flavour.
The weird, the wonderful, the creative – they want to see it all!
Open to kids 5 to 10 years old, the Golden North judging panel will pick the best […]
[ April 30, 2021 to May 2, 2021. ]
48 Hour Film Project
The world’s largest timed filmmaking competition is returning to Adelaide. Over the weekend of 30 April – 2 May, hundreds of Adelaide filmmakers will race to produce a film in just 48 hours.
The 48 Hour Film Project started as a local film challenge among friends in the U.S. in 2001. Since then, […]
FREE FUN – Home Delivered by Scouts SA
FREE FUN – Home Delivered is an action-packed program of free, activities available online and delivered via email to families at home.
There are new activities every month and it’s easy and free to sign up.
The program is an initiative of Scouts SA and is being offered as a […]
FREE FUN – Home Delivered by Scouts SA
FREE FUN – Home Delivered is an action-packed program of free, activities available online and delivered via email to families at home.
There are new activities every month and it’s easy and free to sign up.
The program is an initiative of Scouts SA and is being offered as a […]
[ February 20, 2021; ]
Neo: Colourverse
Neo is where young people can kick back and hang out with friends while joining in artist-led workshops, listening to local live music and taking part in performances and activities.
Held at the Art Gallery of SA, there are various activities, including karaoke, poetry and photobooths. Teens are able to meet new friends and attend […]
[ July 4, 2021; August 1, 2021; September 5, 2021; October 3, 2021; November 7, 2021; December 5, 2021; ]
START at the Art Gallery of South Australia
Enjoy art-making, music, performances and tours on the first Sunday of every month with Start at the Gallery – an exciting introduction to art for children and their families.
START is a FREE family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment at the Art Gallery of South Australia […]
[ February 13, 2021; ]
Confucius Institute Cultural Workshops
Celebrating the 2021 Lunar New Year, the Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide will be presenting 3 workshops for you to immerse yourself in traditional Chinese culture and art.
Experience the beauty of the brush stroke as their artists compose the characters of Chinese calligraphy with your Chinese name, take the opportunity […]
[ January 4, 2021 to January 8, 2021. January 11, 2021 to January 15, 2021. January 18, 2021 to January 22, 2021. ]
Waterhouse School Holiday Program
These school holidays there’s plenty to see and do at the Museum.
Be inspired by this year’s Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition and go along for a self-guided trail through the Museum or take part in four exciting makers workshops.
Draw! Recycle! Explore! | 4 – 8 January 2021, 11am – 12pm or […]
Fun Christmas Activities for Kids
Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to whip out the tinsel and get in the festive spirit! But with all the cooking, shopping, organising and wrapping that comes with Christmas, we know it isn’t always easy to keep the kids entertained at the same time. So to keep […]
[ November 23, 2020 to December 7, 2020. ]
Does your child want to be featured on ABC’s Play School?
Play School are going ‘Through The Windows’ with kids across Australia. Share your home videos with them and they might appear on their TV show.
The Play School team are looking for 3–6 year olds to show them a slice of their life for an upcoming series […]
Gratitude Jar – Mindfulness Activity for Kids
This gratitude jar is a great mindfulness activity to get kids practising gratitude daily. It’s easy to get caught up in feeling like we’ve not got enough, instead of focusing on what we do have and what we’re thankful for. Take a look at these simple instructions and […]
[ October 23, 2020; 11:00 am; ]
Lantern Making Workshop
OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Parade has a very important history, founded in the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Each year, tens of thousands of people to come together in one magnificent day-long celebration that culminates in Australia’s largest lantern parade. This year, OzAsia Festival will present an online lantern making workshop on Friday […]
FREE FUN – Home Delivered by Scouts SA
FREE FUN – Home Delivered is an action-packed program of free, activities available online and delivered via email to families at home. The program is an initiative of Scouts SA and is being offered as a Community Service for South Australians.
Aimed at kids aged 4-11 and their families, […]
Nature Crafts at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
Get outdoors and get crafty these school holidays at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park!
Your little ones will have a wild time exploring the animals on their Nature Crafts adventure trail, collecting items as they go to build their own Wild Animals. You can even submit a […]
