SHANX Mini Golf’s newest mini golf course will open at South Lakes Golf Club in Goolwa in time for the Summer holidays. This will mark their third location in South Australia.
The next SHANX mini golf course promises to be ‘on another level’ and will be open seven days a week with extended hours during the […]
July School Holidays ‘Play & Win’ at SHANX!
SHANX is Australia’s best outdoor mini golf course and you can now find them at two Adelaide locations – Regency Park and Paralowie. It’s the perfect school holiday activity for the whole family.
Book a round of mini gold with family and friends for a chance to ‘Play […]
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours – School Holiday Family Adventures.
Looking for something fun and different to do outdoors during the July school holidays? Why not explore the natural wonders that surround Garden Island , which is part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and Ships graveyard.
The winter months are a great time to explore the sanctuary, with calm […]
[ July 7, 2025 to July 11, 2025. July 14, 2025 to July 18, 2025. ]
Get Outside and Get Adventurous This Winter with Wilderness Escape!
Get 10% off any bookings made between 11 June 2025 and 4 July 2025. Use the following code when booking: WEOA07SHPG
As the cooler months roll in, encourage your child to embrace the great outdoors with Wilderness Escape! For over 34 years, they’ve proudly been South Australia’s […]
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Head to Woodhouse Adventure Park in the July School holidays for exciting ‘drop & go’ outdoor adventures!
Woodhouse ‘kids only’ day camp programs are guaranteed to keep primary schoolers aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active, and entertained for the whole day… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway on a magnificent 54-hectare nature wonderland […]
Adventure Hubs South Australia
Adventure Hubs is running some exciting family experiences these July school holidays at Mount Lofty Adventure Hub in the picturesque Adelaide Hills and Southern Adventure Hub at McLaren Vale.
Mount Lofty Adventure Hub
You will find the Mt Lofty Adventure Hub nestled in the Adelaide Hills just up the freeway at Piccadilly.
Challenge yourself on […]
[ June 7, 2025 to June 9, 2025. ]
Festival Plaza is set to transform into a wonderland of nature play with The Wild Weekend — a free and immersive outdoor experience created by the award-winning team at Climbing Tree Creations.
Editors update: Due to predicted severe weather, this event has been postponed:
“While Climbing Tree likes to promote getting out in all […]
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The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
Their aim is to deliver a fun, healthy and inspirational community event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.
Adelaide’s 2025 event will be held in Pinky Flat […]
Family-friendly Highland Cattle experience in Clarendon, South Australia.
What do you get when you combine cuddles, cows and cuteness? The Cuddle a Cow experience at The Farm – Clarendon! This adorable, hands-on activity will melt your heart as you get up close and personal with beautiful highland cattle.
Review by Jo Parkinson
The Farm
Situated 5 minutes outside of […]
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Go along for a magical evening under the stars before the cold weather sets in.
Enjoy a FREE screening of the popular family-friendly film, The Wild Robot, on the big screen at Hanson Reserve, Tusmore Park on Friday 4 April 2025. Arrive from 7pm with your own picnic rugs, blankets and low chairs. The movie will […]
[ April 15, 2025 to April 16, 2025. ]
Grab your picnic blankets and beanies, Nature Play Forest Festival is returning to Kuitpo Wirra Inparri in April 2025.
Forest Festival is a thoughtfully curated celebration of children, nature, Aboriginal culture, the changing seasons and community. It’s an opportunity to slow down. Adjust your rhythm. Wander with friends. Breathe the crisp forest air. And follow your […]
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 […]
The Adelaide Kite Flyers Association (AKFA) Club Fly Days for 2025 are underway at Semaphore South.
The club fly days are held on the second Sunday of each month from 12pm onwards. It’s an opportunity for the AKFA members to try out new kites or just catch up and fly. It’s also an opportunity to see […]
The Willunga Jubilee Rose Garden boasts a large open space with plenty to keep kids of all ages and abilities busy.
Review by Adaire Prosser
In the heart of Willunga, the Jubilee Rose Garden is a wide open reserve that has not one, but two playgrounds in addition to a BMX track and skate park. There is […]
The Clarrie Eatts Reserve at Aldinga Beach is a great playspace located just a few steps from the beach.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you can’t decide whether to head to the beach or playground, Aldinga Beach offers both! Located adjacent to the surf life saving club, the foreshore playground has a range of play equipment with […]
Well known for their popular Sunflower Festival, Shimmering Pines Farm in Tarlee will be holding ‘Pick Your Own Flower Sessions’ again this Summer.
Shimmering Pines Farm are offering a ‘Pick Your Own Summer Blooms Experience in January 2025 during the school holidays.
Tickets will be released one week in advance and they will update the tickets for […]
There are some playgrounds that will remain a hive of community activity long after the ‘newness’ has worn off and The Square at West Beach Parks is bound to be one of them.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
This once vacant land underwent a $2.9 million facelift, courtesy of West Beach Parks and the State Government’s Planning and […]
Family-friendly Strawberry Farms to visit in South Australia.
Find out where you can pick your own strawberries around Adelaide, or buy them direct from the farm.
Strawberry season in South Australia usually starts around late October/early November and runs until April or May depending on the season, but it will vary from farm to farm. An activity […]
TreeClimb Salisbury is the first attraction of its kind in northern Adelaide and has four of the longest ziplines in South Australia.
Think high ropes obstacles, set in a picturesque location, providing a unique environment that safely challenges, educates and excites thrill-seekers, nature enthusiasts, and curious adventurers.
Review by Carla Caruso
It’s hard to believe that you’re not […]
Chihuly in the Botanic Garden is ready and waiting to brighten up your school holidays with fun activities for your little critters to enjoy!
First up: Moore Critters, an activity that encourages children and teens to get arty and use their imagination, creating a creature that has adapted to live in a colourful world inspired by […]
The Harbourmaster walking trail is a 1.9km family friendly circuit along the coast of Port Elliot and is suitable for all abilities.
If you are visiting Port Elliot with the family, the Harbourmaster trail takes you along the coastline from Horseshoe Bay to Knights Beach. The main trail is suitable for all abilities with only slight […]
An updated playground located at a family favourite beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot is a favourite beach for families on the Southern Coast. Located 80km from Adelaide, it is the perfect destination for a day trip.
The playground is located on the southwestern corner of the bay, near the […]
[ December 14, 2024 to December 24, 2024. December 26, 2024 to January 27, 2025. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival is returning for another season of beachside fun on the foreshore during the Summer holidays.
Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is an outdoor, open air, fun-filled outing for the whole family. Show Amusements, based in Adelaide, have been in the entertainment business for over […]
[ December 7, 2024; January 10, 2025; February 2, 2025; March 21, 2025; ]
A Day On The Green – Your Summer Of Music – Launches its 24th Season in South Australia in 2024/25.
A day on the green, Australia’s favourite outdoor winery concert event, is back – kicking off its 24th season in November 2024 at Peter Lehmann Wines in South Australia’s stunning Barossa Valley. Experience the magic of […]
Charleston Playground in the Adelaide Hills has shady picnic areas, is fully fenced and has lots of fun features including cow statues!
Review by Claire Davill
Charleston Playground’s most recent major upgrade resulted in a fun, wooden, whimsical play space in this small Adelaide Hills town. There’s plenty here to keep everyone occupied, and it makes a […]
Parties at TreeClimb Adelaide, Kuitpo Forest & Salisbury
TreeClimb Adelaide, Kuitpo Forest and Salisbury now offer a range of party packages for your next celebration: the TreeClimb Party Package and the DIY Birthday Option.
TreeClimb Party Packages are designed for ultimate fun and convenience. Available only on weekends and school holidays. Must book at least 7 days […]
TreeClimb’s biggest adventure yet is opening at Harry Bowey Reserve in Salisbury Park in January 2025.
Following a process of community consultation and building works, TreeClimb’s latest nature-based adventure park will bring challenging tree-based challenge courses to residents of the Northern areas of Adelaide. TreeClimb originally opened in the southern Adelaide city park lands, followed by […]
Karting at The Bend has become even more exciting and family-friendly with the introduction of Family (Tandem) Karts and Junior Karts.
Enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting on the exhilarating outdoor track at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park (The Bend) these school holidays!
Family (tandem) karts are driven by an adult with a passenger aged 8 […]
The 2024/2025 Cherry Season has begun! Pick Your Own Cherries around Adelaide and find your local Cherry Farm Gate Sales in South Australia.
Christmas has come early for all the cherry lovers out there! The 2024/2025 cherry season is officially here and there’s nothing that says Summer is on the way more than when sweet, juicy […]
Moonlight Cinema, Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, will be back for a summer season at Adelaide’s Botanic Park.
Promising another epic season of outdoor screenings under the stars, classic fan-faves and newly released films will be shown on the big screen in our beautiful Botanic Park from 28 November 2024. The Thursday opening night will feature a […]
