[ July 10, 2024 to July 18, 2024. ]
National Science Week 2024
People of all ages, including kids can celebrate science in South Australia with a fascinating range of interactive events, exhibitions, competitions and more from 10 – 18 August 2024.
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, […]
[ July 18, 2024 to July 20, 2024. ]
NumberWorks’nWords July Holiday Program and Essential Study Skills Program
NumberWorks’n Words Norwood and Unley are running their popular July Holiday Program! During the 3-day program students will have the opportunity to engage with fun maths and English learning through individualised programs that will help boost their confidence in learning before the new term begins. […]
[ 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, […]
Join the Eco-Heroes on their mission to save the Earth, one adventure at a time!
Get ready to meet Sammy, the adventurous seed! She’s about to embark on an incredible journey where the magic of photosynthesis comes alive before your eyes!
In this captivating tale, you’ll dive into the world of plants and discover the amazing process […]
[ July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]
Cirkidz Wicked Winter School Holiday Program!
Get off the couch and run away to the Cirkidz in Bowden, where every kid gets to be a star! They can’t wait to welcome you to their awesome half-day and full-day sessions of circus learning and fun. Flip out on the trampoline, soar among the rafters, learn acro tricks […]
[ July 8, 2024 to July 13, 2024. July 15, 2024 to July 20, 2024. ]
Little Picassos Winter Art School Holiday Fun
Join Little Picassos during the July school holidays 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 […]
School Holiday INDOOR FUN with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies.
Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the July 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 over both weeks of the […]
Creating the building blocks for young conservationists: Zoos launch Eco Detectives in Minecraft Education.
An innovative collaboration between zoos across Australia and New Zealand, Microsoft AUS/NZ, and expert game developers Team Workbench in Amsterdam has resulted in Eco Detectives, a Minecraft computer game. This game empowers students to act as conservationists in their local ecosystems using […]
[ July 9, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 17, 2024 to July 18, 2024. ]
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 […]
[ July 6, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this July! As well as free entry from 11am to 5pm every day from 6 – 21 July 2024, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators […]
[ June 5, 2024; ]
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.
World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It […]
Free Tuition in Terms 3 & 4 – Catholic Education South Australia
Reception students who join a 2024 mid-year intake at a Diocesan Catholic school will get free tuition in Terms 3 and 4! It is not too late to tour a local Catholic school and enrol to start school in Term 3 if your child […]
Top Museums to Visit with Kids in South Australia
Museums offer a world of wonder and discovery for kids. Many museums have interactive displays or exhibitions that allow kids to engage with history, science and culture in a fun and engaging way.
In Adelaide, you’ll find a great range of museums to suit all interests; uncover the […]
Explore The Art Gallery of South Australia on North Terrace, Adelaide.
There’s plenty for kids to see and do at the Art Gallery and there’s so much more than just looking at paintings on the wall!
Review by Claire Davill
Don’t shy away from taking kids into The Art Gallery of South Australia as there’s plenty of kid-friendly […]
[ May 4, 2024; ]
Explore Fort Glanville as part of the South Australia’s History Festival in a colourful and sometimes noisy event.
The performance will feature nineteenth-century military drill, with cannon fire and musketry demonstrations, all in the soft glow of lamplight. This enables event-goers the opportunity to see the gun-flashes light up the darkness.
Presented by the Fort Glanville Historical […]
[ May 11, 2024; ]
Explore historical items, buildings, interactive and static displays as well as activities for children at the Enfield Unit, SA State Emergency Service: Open Day as part of South Australia’s History Festival in May.
The origin of Enfield SES dates back to 1965 where, during the Cold War, fears of nuclear attack led to the formation of […]
[ May 19, 2024; ]
In this South Australia History Festival event, young visitors may find themselves in a drill squad at Fort Glanville experiencing what it was like to defend South Australian shores in the late nineteenth century.
Fort Glanville was the key to South Australia’s defence against hostile attacks on our communications in the late-nineteenth century. This is illustrated […]
[ May 1, 2024 to May 5, 2024. May 7, 2024 to May 12, 2024. May 14, 2024 to May 19, 2024. May 21, 2024 to May 26, 2024. May 28, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
Immerse yourself in the history of rural South Australia at Loxton Historical Village with more than 45 displays, each telling the story of the struggle, heartache, and ingenuity of pioneer settlers.
Go on a self-guided tour during South Australia’s History Festival and view the extensive machinery and vehicle displays, sit at original old desks in school […]
[ May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
South Australia’s 2024 History Festival is a celebration of the past, with a focus on the theme of power. 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 […]
Book Club Playgroup – St Raphael’s School
In their bright and air conditioned library, St Raphael’s school invites you to help develop your child’s love and understanding of learning each Wednesday morning from 9:15am to 10:30am.
Each week they will choose a different picture book to read to the group. Based on the chosen book, children will […]
[ April 6, 2024; ]
Storybook Walk in Thalassa Park is getting a new resident.
This much-loved walk aims to celebrate and raise the profile of Australian writers and poets and their works, by bringing characters from some of the best-loved children’s books to life.
Every two years, three books are selected, and the community is asked to vote for their favourite, […]
[ April 16, 2024 to April 18, 2024. April 23, 2024 to April 24, 2024. ]
The Hospital Research Foundation Group Adelaide Thunderbird School Holidays Netball Clinics are back!
The Hospital Research Foundation Group Adelaide Thunderbirds School Holidays Clinics are back! The clinics provide budding netballers with an exciting chance to develop their skills and learn from their netball heroes, the Adelaide Thunderbirds athletes.
These interactive clinics vary depending on the age and […]
[ April 12, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
City of Charles Sturt Free School Holiday Sports Program.
Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are invited to book their spot for the next ever-popular City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program.
Held at various locations throughout the school holidays, the next school holiday sports program runs from Friday 12 April to Sunday 28 […]
[ May 4, 2024; May 11, 2024; ]
Four family-friendly cooking workshops in this year’s Tasting Australia program will share family histories on a plate from around the world.
The workshops will give people an opportunity to eat and learn some treasured family recipes, culture and migration stories from the Ugandan, Vietnamese, Italian and Indian communities that have settled in the West of Adelaide. […]
The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge is a free online resource teaching children and young people important skills for the jobs of the future.
Digital skills are life skills. They’re critical to future jobs, social inclusion and a more equitable world. There is the chance to participate in three different challenges: Learn to Speak Robot, Space to Dream and […]
[ March 3, 2024; March 5, 2024; ]
Writers’ Week has a jam-packed program designed for young book readers. Young Readers’ Day (ages 2 – 12) is on Sunday 3 March 2024 and for kids over 12, Tuesday 5 March 2024 is YA Evening and Hear Me Roar!
Young Readers’ Day | 3 March 2024
Calling all fans of picture books, graphic novels and epic […]
[ May 31, 2024; ]
Dr Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope Tour coming to Adelaide.
After a long absence brought on by the COVID pandemic, Goodall, 89, is delighted to be returning to Australia and New Zealand to meet with her supporters and share her reasons for hope in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
Dr Jane Goodall is an English ethologist […]
[ December 9, 2023; ]
Take a look under the sea during the Marine Discovery Centre Open Day in Henley Beach
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of interactive fun, marine-based exploring and learning, followed by a guided beach marine trail on Henley Beach.
During the session, you will have access to a variety of interactive discovery […]
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]
[ November 2, 2023 to November 3, 2023. ]
Once Upon a Festival is back at Immanuel College in 2023.
Thousands of young people will have the opportunity to experience a stellar lineup of world-class authors and illustrators in workshops, talks and special events over two days, with the aim of fostering a lifelong love of literature in students aged 7 – 17 years.
There will […]
