What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ November 17, 2019; November 22, 2019; November 23, 2019; ]
Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Campaign
Join Sea Shepherd Australia’s Marine Debris Campaign this November and help out at three opportunities to clean our beaches and waterways before summer. 
Sea Shepherd has three Marine Debris Campaign clean up events over the coming fortnight and the public are encouraged to head down and participate to help keep our beaches, […]

Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Summer is around the corner and Moonlight Cinema is back for the ultimate summer experience under the stars.
The December/January program is jam-packed with acclaimed summer blockbusters, cosy Christmas flicks, fan favourites, fierce female leads and an array of hotly anticipated family-friendly […]

Flinders Uni’s ‘SpringFest’, plus walking trails – Review, October 2019
The southern suburbs uni recently opened its doors for a family-friendly event. But, as we discovered, the campus has even more to offer, including scenic walking trails.
by Carla Caruso
It’s been a while since I’ve been a uni student (scarily, almost two decades), so I haven’t had […]

[ November 9, 2019 to November 11, 2019. ]
Sophie’s Patch Spring Open Garden
There will be a fabulous program of speakers, nurseries, refreshments and surprises providing entertainment and inspiration for the thousands of visitors from across Australia who visit this dry lands garden.
Kids Activities
On Saturday Kate Hubmayer will be running nature craft with kids making nature crowns.
Kristen Messenger from Bugs ‘n’ Slugs will also be there […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
National Patio Day
Proudly supported by Stratco, National Patio Day is a chance to kick-start summer in style by hosting an event with your family and friends under your favourite patio while raising vital funds to support those affected by cancer.
In 2019, the National Patio Day event will be held on the first Saturday of summer […]

Minda Coast Park Opens to the Public
The new coastal pedestrian and cycling pathway in North Brighton, Minda Coast Park, links the esplanade pathways from Glenelg to Brighton.
The $5.3million project includes a 500-metre long pathway through the Minda Dunes, a multi-use public plaza at Somerton Surf Life Saving Club, along with a large elevated deck and public seating […]

[ November 24, 2019; 11:00 am; ]
Kat’s Tales in the Park
Kat’s Tales Storytelling brings her zest and warmth to Morrie Harrell Playground with an original, interactive story to charm kids and families. Go along and help bring the pet shop alive. Make silly noises, dance and sing old favourites to tenor ukulele accompaniment. Take home a free craft.
This is free family […]

Meet Alan the Alpaca – a star of Brownhill Creek Tourist Park
From alpaca-themed kids’ parties to Matt Cosgrove’s Macca the Alpaca books, the South American animals are proving very ‘on trend’ right now …
by Carla Caruso
Adelaide even has its own Instagram-famous pet alpacas, from Alfie the Alpaca to Chewpacca.
And, as Play & Go discovered, another […]

[ October 20, 2019; November 17, 2019; January 27, 2020; March 29, 2020; ]
West Lakes Kids Series Triathlons
Triathlon South Australia is proud to bring to you a new kids race series embedded in their Westfield West Lakes Triathlon Series Events.
Thanks to the generous support of Westfield West Lakes, the events will see participants aged 6-10 years participate in a fun and engaging event that will see the kids […]

50 Great Walks and Hikes for Kids & Families in South Australia
Walking and hiking with kids is a great way for families to spend quality time together outdoors. There are some really easy, short walks in South Australia which are great for little legs, while older kids will enjoy the challenge of more adventurous hikes.
Walking […]

Fossil Hunters Playground | Naracoorte Caves Conservation Park
A nature based playground and South Australia’s only World Heritage listed site, get together for a great day of fun and digging into the treasures of our past.
by Natalie Thoo
As you walk up to the Naracoorte Caves Visitor Centre you can’t miss a newly curated playground just off […]

[ November 11, 2019; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Playgroup on the Green at Civic Park
Playgroup on the Green at Civic Park in Modbury is a huge outdoor event with fun for everyone.
Featuring all your Playgroup favourites including face painting, messy play, crafts, sensory play, baby-zone and physical play.
There will be something for all ages, including a coffee van for the adults. Hosted by […]

[ September 18, 2019 to November 30, 2019. ]
Spring guide to the city of Adelaide
Let the city be your playground this spring! With our longer days and warmer nights, it’s the perfect time to seek out city-bound adventures. There’s so much to do and so many places for families to explore.
Pick one of eleven fabulous play spaces to explore with the kids. Find […]

Exploring Telowie Gorge – yet another hidden gem in the Southern Flinders Ranges!
by Katrina Gogel
After years of saying ‘we must call in there’ we finally took the turn off from the highway near Port Pirie and ventured into beautiful Telowie Gorge Conservation Park for a family bushwalk.
Telowie Gorge is home to dramatic scenery and a […]

[ November 15, 2019; ] Re
Civic Park Movies – Home Alone
**Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled from Friday 8 November to Friday 15 November 2019**
Join Civic Park Movies for their first FREE movie screening for the season – Home Alone.
Arrive early from 6:30pm, share dinner on the park, then sit back, relax and enjoy the movie in […]

[ October 1, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Walk the Bat Trail in the City of Adelaide
Walk the Bat Trail and look for the 25 bat tags to learn more about Adelaide’s Grey-headed Flying-foxes. See if you can find them all!
The trail is located along the banks of the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari, adjacent Botanic Park.
The Bat Trail will be […]

Port Germein is a small seaside town that boasts a big attraction- the longest jetty in South Australia!
by Katrina Gogel
Located at the top of the Spencer Gulf with the Southern Flinders Ranges as its backdrop, the quiet coastal town of Port Germein is a popular holiday destination and stopover for tourists. In recent years on […]

Australian Government Department of Health’s National Public Toilet Map
As part of the National Continence Program, the Toilet Map provides information on over 19,000 publicly available toilets across Australia, including accessibility, opening hours and facilities, such as showers and baby change.  This is great news for parents with little ones who prefer to visit places that […]

[ October 12, 2019; ]
Forest Adventure Day on Hindmarsh Island
Join Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures for a fun and adventurous family experience exploring the magical forest at their private campsite on Hindmarsh Island.
The Forest Adventure Day is part of the Nature Play SA Festival, an annual festival for children and their families which celebrates and encourages play outdoors in nature.

Gates […]

[ October 6, 2019; October 13, 2019; ]
Family Fun Days with Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures
Both parents/caregivers and their children can enjoy the outdoors during the October school holidays during the Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures Family Fun Days.
Get yourself and your child outdoors these school holidays whilst participating at the Mt Lofty Adventure Hub.  The Family Fun Day offers encouragement to kids aged […]

[ September 22, 2019; ]
Glenelg Beach Clean
It’s been over a year since the last beach clean at Glenelg hosted by Our Coast Our Mission and they’re excited to be back for Spring.
This year, Our Coast Our Mission is joined by Adopt A Spot Scheme, AUSMAP, Trash Hero Adelaide and SA Water for this important event. Some exciting news is […]

[ September 2, 2019; ]
Welcome Spring at Eighty Eight O’Connell in North Adelaide
Immerse yourself amongst the blooms and welcome spring with a range of free community activities at Eighty Eight O’Connell this September.
Activities include:

‘Bloom’ floral display from 26 August – 29 September 2019
‘Herbie’ the community herb truck
Open air yoga (BYO yoga mat)
Mini golf
Boccia in […]

[ September 22, 2019; ]
Tennyson Dunes Open Day
Coastal beauty spot, Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve, will be a-buzz with activity at its popular annual Open Day.
This year, Tennyson Dunes have a huge new project that you can be directly involved in. Join Sophie Thomson, of Gardening Australia fame, and help them build their very own Native Bee Hotel and […]

[ September 22, 2019; ]
Bushcare’s Big Day Out 2019 – Morialta Conservation Park
Go along to Morialta’s Fourth Creek in the top of the park where the wild things thrive.
Many people love to visit Morialta for its lovely waterfalls, but did you know that in the top of the park is where many threatened species live? Did you also know […]

[ 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 […]

[ August 25, 2019; 10:00 am; ]
Port Noarlunga Beach Clean | Sea Shepherd
Celebrate Marine Park of the Month by taking part in this FREE Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Campaign event at Port Noarlunga.
This time there will be some amazing guests along with a first ever fun run. Learn more about what a Marine Park is, about plastic pollution and help the […]

See South Australia’s Ethel Shipwreck Fully Exposed
Now is the time to visit Innes National Park to see the Ethel Shipwreck fully exposed.
Unlike other South Australian historic shipwrecks, the Ethel Shipwreck is unusual due to it being on land rather than under water. Recently, the Ethel has become fully exposed again and can be seen without […]

[ August 31, 2019; 5:00 pm; ]
Star Gazing at Mylor Oval  – **SOLD OUT**
After a sold out session in March, the Adelaide Hills Science Hub are once again travelling from the moon to the edge of the universe.

Rug up, take along a picnic rug, watch the sunset and view the night sky through powerful computerised telescopes.

Drinks, coffee and and gourmet BBQ […]

[ September 21, 2019 to September 22, 2019. September 28, 2019 to September 29, 2019. ]
Stella Creek Cherry Blossom Festival
Each year for two weeks in Spring, the Stella Creek Orchards come alive with cherry blossom. To walk under the canopy of over 2 million white blossoms is a truly magical experience and one that they would like to share with everyone.

For the first time in September 2019, Stella Creek will […]

We’ve recently stumbled across an old gem – Pine Reserve Playground in Aberfoyle Park
by Brooke Hendry
Have you ever lived in an area for years and not realised that you had an absolute treasure of a playground literally around the corner?
This is what has happened to us. How did we not know about Pine Reserve Playground […]

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Father’s Day at Monarto Zoo
Make Dad feel like the King of the jungle this Father’s Day, with a FREE* visit to Monarto Zoo!
The ultimate destinations for a wild day out, Monarto Zoo and Adelaide Zoo will help you spoil Dad with tons of fun-filled activities and their adorable animals.

Simply redeem with any full price ticket […]

[ August 17, 2019 to August 18, 2019. ]
Festival of the Magpie at Cleland Wildlife Park
Known for their sweet song and sometimes vicious aerial assaults, the magpie is a highly intelligent bird, and one that is often misunderstood.
To help gain a better understanding of magpies and their habits, Cleland Wildlife Park is holding a two day ‘Festival of the Magpie’ event on the […]

Grab your kids, lace up your hiking boots and head for the Hills to explore the wooded wonderland that is Lobethal Bushland Park.
by Katrina Gogel
Located on the outskirts of Lobethal, Bushland Park is brimming with history and beauty. Before being acquired by the Adelaide Hills Council in 1986 the two reservoirs located here supplied the […]

[ 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 […]

[ July 28, 2019; 10:00 am; ]
National Tree Day | City of West Torrens
Landcare Australia are hosting a National Tree Day event at Deeds Rd, North Plympton, near Adelaide Airport, on 28 July 2019 at 10am to plant some local indigenous plants.
Landcare Australia is the leading not-for-profit organisation responsible for raising awareness and funding for the Landcare movement, who strive to […]

Mount Remarkable National Park – take the kids hiking at Alligator Gorge in the Southern Flinders Ranges
by Katrina Gogel
Alligator Gorge in Mount Remarkable National Park is one of South Australia’s most scenic hikes. With dramatic gorges, bright ochre walls and watercourses lined with river red gums, it truly is a remarkable place.
There are plenty of […]

[ July 27, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
National Parks and Wildlife Service Celebration
Belair National Park’s Main Oval will be open on Saturday 27 July 2019 between 10am and 2pm to launch the renewed National Parks and Wildlife Service and celebrate World Ranger Day.
To mark the day, entry to Belair National Park will be FREE. Starting from 10am, enjoy free activities and refreshments […]

[ August 4, 2019; ]
Kuitpo Forest Trail Running SA Series – Race 3
The Kuitpo Forest event is the third race in the 2019 TRSA Series. You don’t need to be a series competitor to enter – all are welcome.
With 3 courses in 2019, this event will take participants through an amazing mix of scenic pine plantations and native bush […]

Yorketown Playground. A riot of colour and fun!
by Katrina Gogel
Yorketown is one of Southern Yorke Peninsulas picturesque inland towns, and the hub of the SYP. If you’re travelling the region anytime soon be sure to call in and check out the towns fantastic local services and wonderful playground. Your kids will thank you for it!
Arriving […]

Victoria Square, Kadina. Is this Yorke Peninsula’s best playground?
by Katrina Gogel
If you find yourself visiting the top of the Yorke Peninsula anytime soon be sure to make a pit stop at the Copper Coast town of Kadina, and visit the wonderful Victoria Square.
A green oasis in the heart of town, Victoria Square celebrates the history […]