If you have a sports mad kid in your house, then the Adelaide Oval Interactive Kids Trail is a must-do!
This thrilling behind-the-scenes tour immerses participants in the history and glory of one of the most iconic sporting facilities in Australia, Adelaide Oval.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Beginning at the Southern entrance of the oval, the 90-minute […]
[ April 14, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]
Cirkidz April Holiday Program.
Do you have some little ones who belong in the circus? Send them to Cirkidz this autumn! Cirkidz has you covered with an action-packed program that’s perfect for kids aged 5–12. Whether they’re new to circus skills or love a good challenge, they’ll learn new tricks, make new friends, and have heaps […]
[ April 15, 2025 to April 18, 2025. April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Big Brain Tiny Hands is Urth Clay Studio’s favourite kids holiday activity. Their one-off pottery classes prioritise experimentation and muddy fun over seeking perfection.
Unlike traditional approaches, they encourage kids to freely explore shapes and textures, fostering a sense of joy in the creative […]
[ April 12, 2025; April 14, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. April 26, 2025; ]
Little Picassos April & Easter School Holiday Kids Art Classes
Join Little Picassos for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children.
Air-conditioned/ heated and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist from 2.5 – 16 years of age.
School Holiday […]
[ April 14, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. April 26, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the April school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this Autumn! They have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators of all ages. Entry is free 7 days per week (open 10am-5pm) from 14 – 27 […]
Enjoy April School Holiday fun for all ages with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies.
Value packed Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the school holidays!
All school holiday activities are free or low cost and include the ever popular Market Trail and Little Market Chefs. Activities are held […]
[ April 17, 2025; ]
See Nitro Nat’s Phantastic Physics Show at Playford Civic Centre during the April School Holidays.
The Phantastic Physics Show is a journey of discovering what makes things move. The show explores energy and forces with Phantastic science demonstrations that you don’t get to see everyday! High powered lazers, cannons that suck in the air around us […]
[ April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]
The NumberWorks’n Words April Holiday Program is back, and places are filling up fast!
This is the perfect opportunity to help your child build confidence in maths and English. The program is designed to help students revise key topics from the first term and get a head start on the curriculum ahead.
With daily intensive […]
[ April 11, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 24, 2025; ]
City of Charles Sturt Free April School Holiday Sports Program.
Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are welcome to book their spot in the ever-popular FREE City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program.
Held at various locations throughout the City during the April school holidays, local sports providers will be offering a variety of […]
[ March 30, 2025; ]
Girls Programming Network is coming to Adelaide for its first workshop!
In this workshop you’ll make a hands on Scissors Paper Rock game using Python! Play against your friends, or find out if you can beat a computer in this awesome project!
Students don’t need to have any programming experience to come along, there is something for […]
[ March 2, 2025; March 9, 2025; March 23, 2025; ]
Explore a whole new world in South Australia’s blue backyard this March with Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS).
Explore South Australia’s stunning marine environment with EMS. Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeler or a first timer, there’s a vibrant underwater world waiting for you to discover.
The weather is warm, the water is warm and clear and a whole […]
Adelaide Oval Tours offer an Interactive Kids Trail perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Get the whole family together for the ultimate fun-filled Adelaide Oval kids adventure. See the iconic stadium in a whole new way on this action-packed tour with the expert Adelaide Oval Ambassadors. Follow the trail with interactive activities along the way, […]
[ May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025. ]
South Australia’s History Festival 2025
Held throughout May each year, South Australia’s History Festival explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are.
History Festival is one of the largest open-access community events in SA with hundreds of fascinating places to explore, and exciting events and activities suitable for the […]
Featuring mini traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and even a roundabout, the mock roadway at the SA Police Road Safety Centre is the perfect place for kids to practice their riding skills while learning about road safety at the same time.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
The centre was opened at West Beach in 2024 and replaces the previous […]
[ March 1, 2025 to March 6, 2025. ]
Writers’ Week has a jam-packed program featuring sessions designed for young book readers.
Australia’s largest free literary festival returns in 2025, offering both writers and readers a unique opportunity to spend six days sharing ideas and literary explorations in the heart of Adelaide.
The 40th Adelaide Writers’ Week features over 230 writers across more than 151 sessions, […]
Discover STEM like you’ve never seen it before! Inventor Kids run interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes for kids. Your child’s lifelong love of STEM starts at Inventor Kids and you can be confident that they will discover and grow their passion for STEM during these classes.
Inventor Kids has a wide range of […]
Looking for a hands-on farm experience for the kids? Dairy Adventures in Mannum offers feeding, milking and more at their working dairy farm.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Dairy Adventures in Mannum on the River Murray offers a fun and informative hands-on experience for kids of all ages. Located just outside of Mannum (approx 75 minutes drive from […]
The importance of fostering a love of literacy among our children – including why and how to do it – was the focus at an enlightening and inspiring panel discussion held at St Raphael’s School in Parkside this week.
The expert panel featured renowned children’s authors, illustrators and literacy and library specialists and was held as […]
[ November 4, 2024; ]
Transform Your Child’s Future: Join St Raphael’s School for the Game-Changing “Reading Revolution”!
In a bold move to combat the dominance of screens and ignite a passion for literacy, St Raphael’s School is launching a groundbreaking “Reading Revolution” program. This innovative initiative, featuring an expert panel and read-a-thon, aims to instill a love of reading in […]
Little Market Chefs is a low-cost cooking class for kids aged 6-12, and is run by the fantastic team at Sprout at the Adelaide Central Market during the school holidays.
Review by Claire Davill
The Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies program runs during each school holidays at the Adelaide Central Market, and is designed to get kids […]
The SAPOL Road Safety Centre has moved from Bonython Park in Adelaide to a new location in West Beach.
The new Road Safety Centre located within the West Beach Parks Precinct is now open to the public. It features a mock roadway where young pedestrians and cyclists can learn about road safety in a safe and […]
Play, learn and empathise: New video game redefines the neurodiverse narrative.
Life (Re)Sounding is a short (around 15-20 minute) game/interactive 5 track music album created using Unreal 5 and the Meta Midi Tool kit. It is designed to raise awareness of neurodiversity by encouraging players to engage with slices of life of a neurodivergent person thrust […]
[ October 19, 2024; ]
In celebration of Children’s Week, Dr Terence Sheppard (B.Ec., B.A. Psych. (Hons), PhD), an Adelaide Paediatric psychologist and co-author of Positive Parenting: a Guide to Raising Psychologically Healthy Children, will be hosting a special talk.
A veteran and well-known authority on the subject of mental health for children and teenagers, Dr Terence will host an interactive […]
[ October 14, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Get ready to join Australia’s biggest birdwatching and citizen science event this October. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, this is your chance to connect with nature in a fun and easy way.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events. This year is the eleventh count, […]
[ October 1, 2024; October 8, 2024; ]
School Holiday Nutrition Workshops for Kids.
Do you want to up skill your children with important life skills and knowledge around the importance of nutrition?
Brooke Hines from Puzzle Performance is running nutrition workshops in the October school holidays for junior athletes and their families. Brooke is an accredited practicing dietitian and sports dietitian and as a […]
‘A Window on SAHMRI’ is an annual open day giving a unique look inside the ‘cheesegrater’ building on North Terrace.
If you have ever wondered what happens inside Adelaide’s ‘cheesegrater’ building, SAHMRI’s open day is a chance to see and learn about cutting edge research with hands-on activities.
Review by Claire Davill
SAHMRI is South Australia’s independent not-for-profit […]
[ August 19, 2024 to August 25, 2024. ]
Discover the Difference of a Catholic Education!
Visit your local Catholic school for Catholic Schools Open Week from 19 – 25 August and explore the unique pathways their schools offer for your child’s educational journey. From early learning to Year 12 graduation, see firsthand the nurturing environments, meet the dedicated educators, and learn about their commitment […]
[ August 11, 2024 to August 14, 2024. ]
FREE Family Friendly Online Event: World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries
Go on a fascinating journey into the depths of the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves.
The live stream series, ‘World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries’ explores the natural wonders and rich history of this unique site. Join the expert presenters, including researchers and site staff, to […]
[ July 10, 2024 to July 18, 2024. ]
People of all ages, including kids, can celebrate National Science Week in South Australia with a fascinating range of interactive events, exhibitions, competitions.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, […]
[ June 28, 2024; June 30, 2024; ]
Twice a month, the South Australian Museum will be bringing STEM activities and games into the Discovery Centre and inviting their youngest visitors to explore the space.
Get curious and ready to explore! Guide your child to explore through hands on activities during Toddler Takeover mornings at the South Australian Museum. Read a story together, […]
