What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ 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
A family friendly day, the Uraidla Show has something for everyone. 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 & Summertown Show has been the highlight of the local calendar, and […]

[ 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 […]

[ August 2, 2019 to August 6, 2019. August 8, 2019 to August 10, 2019. August 16, 2019 to August 19, 2019. August 22, 2019 to August 23, 2019. August 25, 2019; August 28, 2019; August 30, 2019; September 27, 2019 to September 29, 2019. ]
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 […]

[ November 10, 2019; ]
Rob Thomas Chip Tooth Tour – A Day on the Green
Including special guests Pete Murray, Russell Morris and Emily Wurramara.
Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Live Nation, is excited to announce Rob Thomas’ welcome return to Adelaide, performing at A Day On The Green at Leconfield Wines, McLaren Vale on Sunday 10 November 2019. Last in […]

[ June 22, 2019 to June 23, 2019. ]
Red, Rock & Ribs – Two huge days of beer, BBQ, wine and rock music all in a family friendly venue
We’ve all been there. It’s winter and you are trapped inside, with the kids — who are going bananas with boredom. Climbing up the proverbial walls and driving you a bit spare. It’s that or you’ve […]

[ July 12, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Umbrella: Winter City Sounds
Umbrella Winter City Sounds is an open access live music festival presented by not-for-profit organisation, Music SA.
The 17 day festival will heat up the city and suburbs during winter with an exciting smorgasbord of over 350 live music events from 12 to 28 July.  Established in 2016, Umbrella continues to grow in […]

[ July 7, 2019; ]
Bonjour Barossa 2019
Seppeltsfield Barossa will welcome back the highly anticipated French artisan festival “Bonjour Barossa” on Sunday 7 July 2019.
Bonjour Barossa will see the iconic Seppeltsfield estate, established in 1851, transform into a Parisian style market, celebrating South Australia’s best French-inspired delicacies within a picturesque winery atmosphere.

The Winter warming menu ‘du jour’ will highlight fromage, […]

[ July 21, 2019; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Cheese-A-Holics Cheese Festival 2019
Cheese-A-Holics Cheese Festival is back in 2019 at a new location in the Derby Pavilion at Morphettville Racecourse on Sunday 21 July to celebrate the most scrumptious cheeses from across Australia and around the world. Sample the delicious offerings from over 25 artisan producers and wholesalers of cheese, wine, gin and condiments […]

[ July 27, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 50th Anniversary
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been a major fundraising event since 1969, when a local committee decided to raise money to build the Festival Hall. Today, proceeds from the festival continue to fund the maintenance and the continual upgrading of Willunga’s park facilities. This major tourism event draws families from across […]

[ August 17, 2019 to August 18, 2019. ]
AliCon 2019
AliCon is an Australian ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ fan convention for ponies both young and old.
AliCon is a convention held in Adelaide, Australia for the Brony fandom – fans, both young and old, of ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’. The convention aims to bring the best of the Brony fandom together […]

[ June 10, 2019; ]
Family fun, pizza and wine at Kiddoteca
Enjoy a day of family fun, FREE entertainment for the kids and gourmet food at Kiddoteca.
There will be charcoal arrosticini to try and the full range of V.Mitolo & Son wines.

Kids can enjoy a range of entertainment including KIDDO Craft Corner where they can make their very own paper […]

Adelaide Multicultural Eid Festival 2019 at the Adelaide Showground.
Eid Festival is South Australia’s largest and most prestigious Eid celebration.  The Eid Festival is the premier Muslim festival in South Australia. Eid is the Muslim celebration for one of two important occasions in the year: Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha.
Eid Al Fitr is the celebration marking […]

[ June 28, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ]
SkatingAt Festival is in Adelaide this Winter.
The SkatingAt Festival is in Adelaide this Winter and it promises to turn Victoria Square into a world of enchantment, magic and wonder with an open-air ice rink, rides, entertainment and food and drink.
READ OUR ICE SKATING TIPS – GUIDE FOR FAMILIES HERE
ACTIVITIES
Ice Skating Rink
At the heart of the […]

[ October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Food.  FERMENT.  Wine.
CheeseFest & FERMENT presents all things Cheese and all things Fermented.  The match made in HEAVEN just got CHEESIER!
Australia’s biggest Cheese Festival and only Fermentation Festival has been combined into one location over two days this Spring.  Celebrating the match made in heaven – Cheese and Wine – with all things fermented has never […]

[ May 25, 2019; ]
Ramadan Carnival 2019
The Islamic Society of South Australia are holding Adelaide’s first Ramadan Carnival on Saturday 25 May 2019.
They invite you to celebrate a Ramadan evening and experience a night of festivities, feasts and entertainment.
Celebrate unity and diversity within the community. Learn about the significance of Ramadan within the Islamic faith.
This invitation is extended to […]