Semaphore Steam Train – fun family friendly train ride from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and back.
The Semaphore train will be running EVERY day of the school holidays from Thursday 26 December 2024 to Monday 27 January 2025 inclusive.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is an enjoyable 30 minute, four kilometre return journey travelling along […]
[ December 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024. January 3, 2025; January 8, 2025 to January 9, 2025. January 14, 2025; ]
Spark a Summer of Fun and Adventure for Your Child with Wilderness Escape!
This summer, spark your child’s sense of adventure with Wilderness Escape! For over 34years, Wilderness Escape has been offering dynamic and educational outdoor programs for kids aged 5 to 17 across South Australia. As the region’s leading outdoor education provider, you can trust […]
[ October 1, 2024 to October 3, 2024. October 8, 2024 to October 10, 2024. ]
Homefresh kids fun cooking classes will entertain (and feed) your children these school holidays giving you a well-earned break.
For just $47 your Mini Chef (4-8 years) can enjoy one and a half hours, and for $57 your Future Chef (8-14 years) can enjoy two hours of fun, learning to shop and cook with […]
[ January 6, 2025 to January 10, 2025. ]
Wirraway Homestead’s Summer School Holiday Horse Adventure Days
Attention parents of horse lovers aged 10 to 15 – the ultimate adventure awaits this summer!
At Wirraway Homestead, your kids can spend the day riding, grooming and caring for horses while making friends and unforgettable memories!
Set over 72 hectares in the heart of Strathalbyn, it’s a great place […]
[ January 23, 2025; ]
Glenelg to host SA’s biggest ice cream festival
The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival returns in 2025 for the third summer in a row and with the mantle of the state’s biggest celebration of ice cream.
Jetty Road, Glenelg will be transformed into an ice cream lovers’ paradise from 4pm on Thursday 23 January 2025, with a showcase […]
[ December 15, 2024; ]
Get ready to embrace the magic of the season at Civic Park Carols 2024. It will be a night filled with joy, music, and holiday spirit. This is an unforgettable evening of festive fun that will captivate the whole family.
Editors note 12 December 2024:
Due to the forecast hot weather on Sunday, we have made the […]
[ November 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November each year and is on every night during the festive season.
This annual event has been running for over 60 years and is a South Australian family tradition for many, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year. […]
[ December 14, 2024 to December 21, 2024. ]
Little Picassos Christmas School Holiday Art Fun
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 classes and workshops […]
Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide – Book your Santa photos.
Taking the kids to see Santa is a Christmas tradition for many families… not to mention a great way to get a heads-up on what the small people in your household have on their Christmas wish list!
You don’t have to go to the North […]
Sensational Summer School Holiday Fun @ SHANX Mini Golf in TWO Adelaide locations!
SHANX VERY MUCH – Australia’s best mini golf course can be found right here in Adelaide and it’s the perfect school holiday activity for the whole family.
A short trip from the city centre, SHANX at Regency Park has so much to offer, from […]
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 […]
Tee it up these school holidays at X-Golf Marion and West Lakes!
X-Golf Marion and West Lakes are your one-stop place for entertainment, golfing fun and delicious food, all under cover these holidays.
Conveniently located South or West of the city, with ample parking, and close to Westfield shopping centres, it’s easy to build a whole day […]
Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide.
Each year the magic of Christmas comes to South Australia’s Mortlock Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
There is something for everyone to see and discover at the State Library, from the largest indoor Christmas tree in Adelaide and storytelling […]
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours – School Holiday Family Adventures.
What better way to explore the unique and special Garden Island and part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and Ships graveyard than an eco-friendly kayaking experience.
Join Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours on a guided kayak tour and paddle through peaceful mangrove lined creeks where only kayaks can go, these […]
[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Cheap Movie Tickets – Capri Theatre
Catch these ripper movies at the Capri over the Summer Holidays – MOANA 2, MUFASA THE LION KING, PADDINGTON IN PERU and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3.
Movie Saver Deal
You can snaffle 5 tickets for $50 or 10 tickets for $100, directly from the Capri ticket box. No need to book […]
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 […]
Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s slides and splash pad are open for summer 2024/2025.
The warm weather is here and so is the Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s outdoor fun! The outdoor facilities are now open, featuring a 50-metre heated pool, splash pad with junior slides, and a thrilling 10-metre triple water slide tower.
Members can access amenities based on their […]
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 […]
[ November 9, 2024; November 20, 2024; November 29, 2024; December 15, 2024; December 20, 2024; December 27, 2024; January 3, 2025; January 16, 2025; February 1, 2025; February 16, 2025; ]
The 2024/25 Cygnett WNBL Season – Adelaide Lightning Home Games.
The 45th season of the WNBL, Australia’s longest-running professional women’s sporting league, is set for another record-breaking year. Featuring 8 women’s basketball teams, 15 rounds, 84 regular season games and 6-9 finals.
The 2023/24 season saw record crowds, with over 150 thousand fans packing stadiums across the […]
[ December 6, 2024 to December 10, 2024. ]
Day-Night Test Cricket returns to Adelaide Oval when the Australian mens cricket team take on India as part of the NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series in December 2024.
India will play Australia at Adelaide Oval in a Day-Night Test beginning on Friday 6 December 2024, their first time back to South Australia since a famous Australian […]
Capture The Magic of Christmas at Brickworks Marketplace with FREE Santa photos.
Tis’ the season for making magical memories and Santa Claus has made special arrangements with Brickworks Marketplace, so that you can capture your free digital festive family photo with them this Christmas.
Bringing an extra sparkle to your weekend in the coming weeks, get […]
Santa’s Cave Waikerie, designed by a dedicated team of local volunteers, is transformed each November into a wonderland full of colourful Christmas displays, thousands of fairy lights, Christmas trees, the Nativity and lots of baubles that sparkle and shine.
Santa officially takes up residence in the Cave after the Waikerie Christmas Pageant on the last Friday in […]
Follow the Santa Course in Adelaide & Rundle Mall
Follow the Santa Course to find 10 giant Santas across Adelaide – from Adelaide Zoo to Rundle Mall, you’ll find tasks here, bells there, and 10 giant Santas everywhere!
Find all the Santas for your chance to enter a competition to WIN Santa’s Sleigh of Surprises. Check out […]
Where to see the best Christmas lights in Adelaide.
Every Christmas, Adelaide’s streets start to sparkle with beautiful Christmas lights adorning houses and gardens, lovingly put together by generous homeowners looking to spread a little Christmas cheer!
We love heading out on a balmy evening with the kids in their PJ’s to explore Adelaide’s streets and suburbs […]
[ January 11, 2025; January 17, 2025 to January 18, 2025. January 25, 2025; February 1, 2025; February 8, 2025; ]
Welcome to Summer Festival 2025!
The 2025 City of West Torrens Summer Festival program kicks off on Saturday 11 January, with 6 family-friendly events.
Whether you’re looking to relax with the smooth tunes of local musicians or run wild with the free entertainment on offer, Summer Festival has something for everyone in the family.
This year you can […]
[ December 17, 2024; January 2, 2025; January 9, 2025; January 15, 2025 to January 16, 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 […]
[ December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025. ]
Summer School Holiday Guide South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the summer school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport. This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy […]
[ December 13, 2024 to December 14, 2024. ]
Immerse yourself in the festive magic in Rundle Mall this Christmas.
The Santa Course offers a city-wide adventure for all ages, with kids and adults alike encountering 10 giant Santas, each with a unique personality. In Rundle Mall, you’ll meet four of the Santas – Santa the Snapper, Santa the Snacker, Santa the Navigator and Santa […]
[ November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]
Experience Adelaide’s Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide
The City of Adelaide invites you to celebrate Christmas in the city! Enjoy an array of city-wide events, festive markets, magical decorations, and captivating live performances, all designed to fill your heart with the joy of the season.
Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting event – Saturday 9 […]
Where to See Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide
Find Christmas cheer and joy across the city of Adelaide with sparkling lights, colourful decorations and the arrival of favourite festive characters.
Giant Christmas Tree
Each night as the sun goes down, the lights turn on in the city. Perhaps the most well-known of all the lights is […]
