What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ November 30, 2019 to December 1, 2019. ]
Willunga Christmas Tree Festival
Willunga Uniting Church hosts its 18th annual Christmas Tree Festival at the beginning of Advent.
The Willunga Christmas Tree Festival continues its tradition of showcasing beautiful Christmas trees, music, Christmas stalls and kids’ activities in this annual community event. This year, the festival is fortunate to be sponsored by Bendigo Bank, Earth Greetings […]

[ November 15, 2019 to November 16, 2019. ]
2019 Adelaide Auto Expo
The Adelaide Auto Expo incorporates the Extreme Auto Expo and other events.
The event is held at Adelaide Showground on Friday night 15 November and all day Saturday 16 November 2019.

This year, the Adelaide Auto Expo will feature new fun and interesting events such as: 

At least 8 Interstate show cars that haven’t […]

[ February 25, 2020 to March 7, 2020. ] [caption id="attachment_122630" align="alignnone" width="630"] Image credit: Matt Byrne[/caption]
The Lighthouse
Patch Theatre and Adelaide Festival join forces again to premiere a brand new show, The Lighthouse.
Patch Artistic Director Geoff Cobham continues the celebration of big ideas – ideas that explore some of the world’s inexplicable questions from a child’s point of view. Taking light out of traditional […]

[ March 12, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]

Fire Gardens in the Adelaide Botanic Garden – March 2020
Over four magical nights in March, the Adelaide Botanic Garden will become a dreamspace of mystery and revelation fashioned from thousands of individual flames as part of the Adelaide Festival.
French artistic collective Compagnie Carabosse are renowned for their spellbinding illuminations of public sites all over the […]

[ November 10, 2019; ]
2019 Multicultural Festival
Taste, experience and celebrate our state’s cultural diversity.
The 2019 Multicultural Festival is coming to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 10 November.
Featuring over 75 community groups, showcasing up to 50 cultures – there is something for everyone. Experience and immerse yourself in South Australia’s cultural diversity at this vibrant, family friendly […]

[ November 1, 2019; ]
Adelaide Hills Food & Fun Fest incorporating SciWorld
The SciWorld Pop Up Science Centre at the Adelaide Hills Food and Fun event will feature some incredible science shows and workshops.
Take part in a range of science-based activities and entertainment. Explore the solar system in the giant Starlab. Everyone can go inside and explore the night sky […]

[ November 1, 2019 to November 2, 2019. ] [caption id="attachment_122029" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo by Dhavid Normando[/caption]
Australian Samba Retreat
A three-day samba retreat is set to take place in the Adelaide Hills on the 1 – 2 November 2019.
The event’s extensive line up includes dance and music workshops, accommodation, yoga and networking. Held at the Nunyara Conference Centre in Belair, the retreat brings some of […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Civic Park Carols
Celebrate the festive season with family and friends at Civic Park Carols as they celebrate their 8th year.
Around 40,000 people attended last year’s event and so Civic Park Carols are working hard to bring you the best event yet in 2019.

This year, visitors can expect more fun in the Family Fun Zone, exciting […]

[ December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. ]
Blackwood Festival of Christmas Trees
This festival is a wonderland of decorated Christmas trees, beautifully crafted by various local community groups, businesses, schools and individuals.
The trees will be on display in the Blackwood Community Centre, along with other Christmas decorations related to the sub-theme of “caring for our natural flora and fauna created from natural or […]

[ November 16, 2019; ]
Port Adelaide Enfield Twilight Christmas Parade & Party
Full of colour and personality, the Twilight Christmas Parade will roll along Commercial Road on the Saturday 16 November 2019 from 6pm.
Signifying the start of the Christmas Season, theTwilight Christmas Parade brings the community together for an evening of fun and celebration in the iconic setting of Port Adelaide.

Wear […]

[ November 16, 2019; ]
Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival
A Christmas Parade through Murray Bridge followed by a Festival at Sturt Reserve promises to be a fantastic family event.
Entry is FREE with live music, carnival rides and games, market stalls, food trucks and of course the fireworks spectacular. The festivities will kick off when the main street comes alive with The […]

[ December 17, 2019; ]
SciWorld Science Fair at the Marion Cultural Centre
Celebrate what’s awesome about science at SciWorld’s Pop Up Science Centre.
Spend a full three hours with SciWorld and explore the Solar System in the Stardome, then see some Fire, Liquid Nitrogen and Explosive Science in their Science Show.

Learn something new in one of their workshops – Space Colonies, […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 22, 2019. ]
Christmas Lights, Festive Nights
Enjoy 10 magical evenings of activities and entertainment at Christmas Lights, Festive Nights in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. With so much on offer, the City of Adelaide have curated a different program for every night.
Activities & Entertainment

Sit in Santa’s sleigh led by Rudolph made from LEGO® bricks
Shop at Christmas markets (Saturdays & […]

[ October 25, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Fleurieu Folk Festival
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is a multiple-award winning festival that presents a weekend of music concerts and sessions, dance, workshops, open mic concerts, folk jams, children’s entertainment, stalls, and more.
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is South Australia’s largest folk music festival with past attendances exceeding 8000 and 2019 will be the Festival’s 13th year […]

[ November 3, 2019; ]
Uraidla & Summertown Country Show & Sustainability Fair
Only a 20 minute drive from the city, the Uraidla & Summertown Country Show & Uraidla Sustainability Fair have something for all ages. From entertainment and live music, to food and wine, locals showcasing their skills and produce, and much more.
For well over a century the Annual Uraidla […]

[ October 17, 2019 to November 3, 2019. ]
OzAsia Festival 2019
OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. Family-friendly events include the spectacular Moon Lantern Parade, the enticing Lucky Dumpling Market plus unique performances from around the globe.
Thirty-five Adelaide exclusives including five world-first performances and 22 Australian premieres are among 60 events being held as part of Adelaide Festival Centre’s […]

[ October 12, 2019 to October 13, 2019. ]
Port Elliot Show – Celebrating their 141st show this year
This traditional agricultural show provides a show case for rural activity in this area, giving the local agriculturalists a chance to meet and exchange views, as well as giving their rapidly expanding suburban residents a place to learn about local agriculture and have a wonderful family […]

[ December 6, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Santa’s Wonderland is Returning to Adelaide in 2019!
Experience the magic of Christmas this December, at the Adelaide Showground. From from Friday 6 December to Tuesday 24 December 2019.
It really is the most magical Christmas event in Adelaide and has now become a tradition for families in the lead up to Christmas day. Santa’s Wonderland brings […]

[ October 4, 2019 to October 5, 2019. ]
Taste Eden Spring Wine Festival
This October long weekend, the new Taste Eden Spring Wine Festival event will be held in Angaston.
The festival is a family friendly event, including kids activities and face painting as well as an array of wine producers within the Taste Eden Valley portfolio. This year they welcome guest exhibitors; Pewsey Vale, […]

[ January 31, 2020; 6:00 pm; February 1, 2020; 11:00 am; ]
Operation Ouch Live on Stage at Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia these summer school holidays with a brand new live show.  Following two sell-out Australian tours, and a smash hit season in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand will be back in Adelaide with Operation Ouch! Live on Stage! in […]

[ October 6, 2019; ]
Edinburgh Truck Show
The National Military Vehicle Museum presents the Edinburgh Truck Show showcasing military and civilian trucks of the past and present.
The Museum is operated on a volunteer basis by members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Society of South Australia.  Opened in August 1993 at the old Messenger Press building at Port Adelaide, the Museum […]

[ November 8, 2019 to November 10, 2019. ]
Cluck Yeah! Fried Chicken Festival
Get ready for a clucking fantastic 3 day festival with FREE entry dedicated to the deliciousness that is Fried Chicken.
This event includes every type of fried chicken you can imagine from wings to nuggets brought to you by a variety of South Australian vendors, Pirate Life and Riot Wine Co at […]

[ August 30, 2019 to September 8, 2019. ]
Here’s another chance to WIN A Family Pass to the Royal Adelaide Show 2019
As always there’s plenty to get excited about at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. Taking in two full weekends and running for ten days in total, this year’s Show promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The 2019 Royal Adelaide Show, opening Friday […]

[ October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Vegan Festival Adelaide
Vegan Festival Adelaide is SA’s largest celebration of all things vegan and will be returning over the last weekend of October 2019.
The Festival will feature world-renowned speakers, cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities, live local musicians, and creative hands-on workshops. Explore around 80 market stalls providing visitors with an incredible array of 100% vegan products, […]

[ September 14, 2019 to September 15, 2019. ]
Adelaide Steampunk Festival
Ladies, Gentlemen, retrofuturists and time travellers alike are invited to step back in time to a world of steam powered wonders and clockwork enchantments at the 2019 Adelaide Steampunk Festival.
In simple terms, steampunk is a genre of science fiction that has a historical setting which typically features steam powered machinery rather than advanced […]

[ September 8, 2019; ]
Copper Coast Brick Show
Go along to the first Brick Show for the Copper Coast Region on Sunday 8 September 2019.
With lots to see and do it aims to be a great time for the whole family. The event is presented by the South Australian LEGO® User Group and sponsored by Copper Coast Sports & Leisure […]

Win A Family Pass to the Royal Adelaide Show 2019
As always there’s plenty to get excited about at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. Taking in two full weekends and running for ten days in total, this year’s Show promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The 2019 Royal Adelaide Show, opening Friday 30 August and closing […]

[ September 21, 2019; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
SA Spring Garden Festival 2019
The very picturesque township of Mt Pleasant will be the backdrop to 4th annual SA Spring Garden Festival on Saturday 21st September, 2019.
Mt Pleasant will come alive for the day, with an exceptionally broad variety of plant and garden wares, informative guest speakers and the charming venue. Additionally there will be […]

[ March 26, 2020; March 27, 2020; March 28, 2020; March 29, 2020; ]
Marvel Universe Live – Adelaide
It has been announced that Marvel Universe Live will be touring Australia next year and will be coming to Adelaide Entertainment Centre from 26 – 29 March 2020.
In this live performance of the ever popular Marvel Universe characters, see Spider-man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk, Black Widow and […]

[ September 14, 2019 to September 22, 2019. ]
Festival of Nature – Fleurieu Coast
The second Festival of Nature has an impressive nine-day program jam-packed with activities to celebrate our natural environment on the Fleurieu Coast and sustainable living.
From active pursuits including guided hikes, kayaking and snorkelling to pop-up workshops, a regenerative agriculture workshop, wellness classes in the park to a full-day Outdoor Adventure & […]

[ October 19, 2019; ]
Moon Lantern Parade | OzAsia Festival
Moon Lantern Parade is back in 2019 and will showcase hundreds of hand-held lamps and over 50 giant lanterns including the stunning 40 metre Hong Kong Dragon, all set to a live music performance by Australian-Chinese music collective Emissary of Tang.
Make sure to take a picnic rug and arrive early […]

[ October 17, 2019 to November 3, 2019. ]
Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival
Enjoy a delightful array of dishes, flavours and cuisines, and eat your way around Asia with an extensive menu of BBQs, curries, stir fries, noodles, and of course, dumplings.
Plus, a variety of enticing desserts, Vietnamese iced coffee, bubble tea, Japanese sake, beer and great South Australian wines will ensure there […]

[ November 9, 2019; 9:30 am; ]
Adelaide 2019 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
This year’s National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant sees a change to the Christmas Pageant route. Father Christmas will be delivered to the people of South Australia, through the streets of Adelaide and welcomed at the Adelaide Town Hall.
After Father Christmas has his float moved from the area, the public will be […]

[ September 29, 2019; ]
Andy’s Amazing Adventures
Andy Day is fascinated by all creatures – little and large, existing or extinct. And now, visiting theatres across Australia during the September and October school holidays, he is on a mission to thrill and entertain in a brand-new live adventure.
BAFTA-nominated presenter Andy Day is on his way down under. For the first […]

[ October 18, 2019 to October 20, 2019. ]
Techno Circus by SIRO-A | OzAsia Festival 2019
SIRO-A are renowned for their spectacularly fun performances that combine special effects, mime, dance, puppetry, comedy and high-energy music in a mind-blowing visual feast for the whole family.
Described as ‘Japan’s answer to the Blue Man Group’, SIRO-A create dazzling synchronised vignettes with the latest video-mapping technology, light animation, […]

[ August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019. ]
Camellias South Australia Inc present the annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill
Camellias South Australia Inc will hold their annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill in Springfield over the weekend of August 10 and 11.   Admission is free and there will be countless blooms on display and quality plants for sale.

Visitors on the day will […]

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Illuminart Light Show to Travel Around Regional South Australia – August & September 2019
lluminart will be creating after dark light shows featuring bold, colourful artwork and stories which will be projected onto Silos, Town Halls, and large walls all around regional South Australia as part of the SALA Festival.
The tour will help commemorate the Falie […]

[ August 30, 2019 to September 8, 2019. ]
Royal Adelaide Show 2019
As always there’s plenty to get excited about at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. Taking in two full weekends and running for ten days in total, this year’s Show promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The 2019 Royal Adelaide Show, opening Friday 30 August and closing on Sunday 8 September, will showcase […]

[ August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019. ]
Festival of Dollhouses and Miniatures
The South Australian Miniature Enthusiasts (SAME) are holding their 34th Annual Festival of Dollhouses and Miniatures.
The festival is an interesting and cute exhibition of dollhouses and scale miniatures, including market stalls and demonstrations, local artists and hobbyists.  The event is run annually by the South Australian Miniature Enthusiasts, with stallholders invited […]

[ August 24, 2019; August 25, 2019; ]
Gawler Show 2019
The Gawler Show is South Australia’s largest regional show.
The 163rd Gawler Show will be held at the Gawler Showgrounds on Saturday 24 August and Sunday 25 August 2019. This year’s Gawler Show is set to have over 200 traders and food trucks, 2000+ competition entries, loads of free entertainment for the kids, three […]