Giant Wombat (Diprotodon) Naming Competition
Help name the Giant Wombat (Diprotodon) which will be installed at the upgraded Cormorant Drive Reserve playground in Hallett Cove and go in the draw for a prize pack from the South Australian Museum.
Cormorant Drive Reserve has an interesting history with a Diprotodon (Giant Wombat) fossil remains found in the area […]
[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
Maker Space at Adelaide’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival
Let your imagination run wild. Join South Australia’s own nature play company Climbing Tree in the Massive Maker Space.
Get creative with its huge pile of junk loose parts, Massive Maker Space is a small world of possibilities where you can create something never seen before.
Open from 10am until 3pm […]
Celebrate History Festival on Hutt Street this May!
Discover some of Adelaide’s unique heritage gems nestled in Hutt Street and be transported back in time.
Visit the Hutt Street Library with the kids and let their imaginations run wild at Lego Club. Build Lego models of Hutt Street’s historical sites and see your creations on display for the […]
[ July 7, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
Presented by Illuminate Adelaide and ANAT, New Light 2023 showcases experimental and diverse moving image works by contemporary First Nations artists.
Following a national call out, New Light 2023 will feature commissioned work that explores compelling and complex concepts, with artworks being exhibited on the media screens at the entrance to the Adelaide Festival Centre as […]
[ May 20, 2023; ]
Sing 2 – Free Movie Screening at the ARC
Following the unfortunate cancellation of Movies in the Park last month due to forecast rain, Campbelltown City Council present the all new, non weather dependent Movies at the ARC!
Join an evening of entertainment on the courts at The ARC in Campbelltown with a FREE screening of Sing […]
[ May 20, 2023; ]
Movie Themed Roller Disco at Blackwood Recreation Centre
Dress up as your favourite movie character from any movie you can think of and go and enjoy a night of Roller Skating fun!
Blackwood Recreation Centre can’t wait to have everyone back for a huge night of fun with DJ Ollie, Face Painters, Games, Prizes and more!
Roller […]
[ May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023. ]
This May, Adelaide Zoo turns 140 and they are celebrating with FREE ENTRY for kids* for the entire month.
During May, any child up to 14 years old can enter Adelaide Zoo totally FREE.*
It is Adelaide Zoo’s gift to you, to celebrate 140 years of connecting people with nature and saving species from extinction.
Take along your […]
[ May 12, 2023 to May 14, 2023. ]
The Port Block Party in Port Adelaide
One of Adelaide’s hottest mobile festivals is popping up in a brand new location, this time bringing the good vibes to The Port.
This block party event is for all ages and this year, is all-weather inclusive as well. It will be held at the iconic Hart’s Mill and surrounding […]
[ July 1, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
Architects of Air: Arborialis – Inflatable Maze
Lose yourself in an inflatable labyrinthine wonderland of colour and light at Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka.
A global phenomenon for the past thirty years, the inflatable mazes of UK-based Architects of Air have transported audiences of all ages from around the world to alternate realms of the not-quite natural.
Through their series of […]
[ May 21, 2023; ]
Family-friendly community event at The Hendon Hub
Bladez Hendon is hosting a fun afternoon for children and families to enjoy with free haircuts for kids.
Supported by the City of Charles Sturt, Bladez Hendon will launch their new barber business at The Hendon Hub. There will be free haircuts for kids, a gaming zone with console gaming […]
[ April 30, 2023; ]
Multicultural Market Day at Goodwood Community Centre
Goodwood Community Services is running a Multicultural Market Day where all proceeds will go back to each cultural representative, aiming to support and help their local members.
There will be all kinds of food, art and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including:
Dance lesson for preschoolers
Musical performances […]
[ April 28, 2023 to April 30, 2023. May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. May 12, 2023 to May 13, 2023. ]
Free Street Circus Extravaganza – Adelaide
The City of Adelaide is proud to present a range of events in the city year-round! This April and May, head to the city streets for a FREE night of illuminated circus fun that the whole family can enjoy!
Prepare to be amazed as a group of highly skilled acrobats light […]
David Archer Presents: Summer Fun for Everyone
David Archer presents his amazing interactive artworks, inspired by Victorian and Edwardian travelling sideshows and carnivals.
As part of the SA History Festival, this exhibition will be presented at the Bay Discovery Centre by City of Holdfast Bay. Peer in wonder into one of David Archer’s hand-cranked dioramas, or have […]
[ May 13, 2023; ]
Carclew House Tours and Activities.
Every year as part of South Australia’s History Festival, Carclew swings open its doors for tours of the house and grounds. Learn about the links this iconic manor has to significant figures in South Australian history while touring the house and participating in family-friendly activities.
Carclew House was built on Kaurna Land […]
[ May 27, 2023; ]
Adelaide Zoo Celebrates 140 Years!
Presented by Adelaide Zoo (Zoos SA) along with the South Australian History Festival, celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 27 May 2023.
Join Giant Pandas Fu Ni and Wang Wang, Obi the Pygmy Hippopotamus, Kimya the giraffe and their feathered, furry and scaly pals at the biggest birthday party of […]
[ May 28, 2023; ]
Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy Show.
Experience the traditional Punch and Judy show with live music performed by (Professor) Keith Preston and Shivani Preston.
Enjoy all the favourite puppet characters in a riot of slapstick comedy from one of the world’s most famous puppet shows. Punch and Judy dates back over 250 years and made its first […]
Light Creatures to soar high and shine bright this Winter at Adelaide Zoo.
Light Creatures is back and it’s brighter than ever in 2023! A shining beacon of conservation swooping into Adelaide Zoo from 29 June – 23 July, this year’s event promises to warm even the coldest of winter nights.
Every budding zoologist knows that the […]
[ April 23, 2023; ]
Birdwood Drive ‘n’ Jive
Whether you are the owner of a Classic Drive, a Rock n’ Roll enthusiast or just love to be surrounded by chrome, 50s to 80s live music and everything in between you are welcome to attend the inaugural Birdwood Football and Netball Club’s Drive ‘n’ Jive.
Held at the Birdwood Oval, Birdwood Drive […]
[ May 20, 2023; ]
Night at the Museum.
Ahoy! The South Australian Maritime Museum is coming alive after dark with some seafaring fun for the whole family.
Follow the treasure map to explore the Museum and take part in a boatload of activities. There’ll be nautical games, sea creature craft, torchlight storytelling and more. Add to the adventure and go along […]
[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
Pick Your Own Apples at Mahnew Orchard
Grab the kids and head to Lenswood to pick fresh Pink Lady apples straight from the trees at Mahnew Orchard.
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills will open to the public for two days in May so families can pick their own Pink Lady Apples. Entry includes one of their picking bags and […]
[ April 21, 2023 to April 24, 2023. ]
Learn to juggle and other fun skills at the Adelaide Juggling Convention.
This is a great opportunity how to learn to juggle or how to unicycle! Adelaide Juggling Convention has workshops for beginners of all ages and abilities!!
An excellent opportunity for the whole family to do something fun at the Goodwood Community Centre (32-34 Rosa Street, […]
[ November 3, 2024; ]
The Mad Dash is a colourful and crazy day of billy carts competing in competition of silliness.
The Mad Dash participants are judged for their costumes and theme, cart design and the time it takes them to make it down the track. This is not a race to see who can be the fastest, but who […]
[ April 14, 2023; May 27, 2023; ]
Outdoor Movie Series – City of Port Adelaide Enfield
This Autumn, enjoy a free screening of some of your favourite films.
Editor’s Note:
Unfortunately, due to the forecasted weather the City of PAE have had to cancel Saturday’s Free Outdoor Movie – Toy Story (G) – Dover St Reserve. The screening has been rescheduled to 27 May […]
[ April 16, 2023; ]
National Pharmacies SANFL Juniors Season Launch
Join the festivities in Elder Park (including a zipline across the Torrens!) for the 2023 SANFL Juniors SEASON Launch.
Hosted by Abbey Holmes, join the fun at the heart of the Gather Round festivities in Elder Park on Sunday 16 April 2023 at 9:30am for the launch of the National Pharmacies SANFL Juniors Season.
Wear your club colours and help […]
[ April 12, 2023 to April 17, 2023. ]
SANFL & AFL Club Clinics
School Holiday Footy Clinics with meet & greet opportunities with AFL players.
SANFL is thrilled to deliver a number of footy clinics for kids as part of the inaugural AFL Gather Round during the April school holidays. Starting just before schools break up on Wednesday 12 until Monday 17 April 2023, all AFL […]
[ May 21, 2023; ]
Indofest-Adelaide is a vibrant community festival celebrating all things Indonesian.
The festival is a collaborative effort of South Australia’s Indonesian community groups and is hosted by the not-for-profit Australian-Indonesian Association of South Australia. Immerse yourself in the culture, colour and cuisine of Indonesia at this vibrant family-friendly and sustainable community festival in the city of Adelaide.
There […]
[ April 8, 2023 to April 10, 2023. ]
Sophie’s Patch Easter Open Garden 2023.
The tradition continues with Easter at Sophie’s Patch in Mt Barker Springs over three days from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 April 2023.
Easter at Sophie’s Patch has become a tradition thousands of South Australians, and many interstate visitors have come to enjoy. 2023 will be no different and offers the […]
[ April 8, 2023; ]
Easter Cookie Decorating at Rundle Mall Plaza.
Celebrate Easter at Rundle Mall Plaza with a family-friendly Easter experience while supporting the Mary Potter Foundation and its “Backpack of Love” program.
There will be two sessions of Easter cookie decorating, hosted by their very own baking extraordinaire Sam from Clio Cafe, on Saturday 8 April 2023.
While you’re there, […]
[ April 1, 2023; ]
Mount Barker’s Youth Makers Market
Celebrate SA Youth Week at Mount Barker’s Youth Makers Market at the Mount Barker Community Library on 1 April from 11am to 2pm.
This is the biggest Youth Market in the Adelaide Hills where talented young people will present their beautiful handicrafts and creations for sale to the public.
There will be over […]
[ April 20, 2023; ]
Raso’s Castles and Amusements are hosting a family fun day in the April school holidays.
The event will be held at Elizabeth Vale Soccer Club on Mofflin Road. There will be castles/inflatables, soft play (donated by Kosmic Kids Hire and Play), a few market stalls, raffles, lucky dips, show bags, $5 mini photo sessions, hot food, […]
