[ October 17, 2015; October 18, 2015; ]
Victoria Park becomes Classic Car Central for 2 days in October 2015 as the Adelaide Parklands venue is transformed into the hub for the coming together of two significant motorsport events, both with a nostalgic theme.
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a virtual “museum-in-motion”. A three-day festival that draws upon South Australia’s rich motorsport history and celebrates […]
[ November 14, 2015; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 15, 2015; ]
The Cruise will depart Castle Plaza at 10:00am on Sunday 15 November. Vehicles will travel along South Road, then via the Southern Expressway to Aldinga, through Myponga and on to Yankalilla.
Watch the cars go by or head to the picturesque Yankalilla Memorial Park Oval to join in the family-friendly event. Activities on the oval will […]
[ September 13, 2015; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Put Sunday 13 September in your diaries and head down to Rundle Street as the Bay to Birdwood converges on Rundle Street East.
Rundle Street, Vardon Lane and Ebenezer Place will be closed and over 70 classic cars and motorbikes will be on display from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
There will be fashion, food and Rock […]
[ September 6, 2015; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Every year families everywhere face the difficult task of deciding what to get their ‘old man’ for Father’s Day and Dads are left with a flood of socks and jocks, barbecue aprons and chocolate coated cashews!
To make up for this, the National Motor Museum is inviting all dads to celebrate their day enjoying a trip […]
[ September 28, 2015 to October 13, 2015. ]
Start driving when you’re grown up? Nonsense! For years, car games have let kids of all ages practice their driving skills long before they sit in the driver’s seat of a real car. Visit the National Motor Museum these school holidays and try out some of the best racing video games of all time – […]
[ October 25, 2015; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ]
The first Down Under London to Brighton Run was held on Sunday 6th November 1988, it comprised 29 veteran cars from the Vintage Sports Car Club of South Australia (VSCC).
This event is for veteran cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles manufactured before 1919.
Entrants into this year’s event will depart London Road Mile End at 10am on […]
[ September 6, 2015; ]
National Train Day has been developed to spread information to the general public about the advantages of rail travel and the history of trains in Australia .
Help celebrate National Train Day and celebrate Father’s Day at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide.
Present the voucher above on the day and Dad enters the Museum for FREE (when […]
[ October 31, 2015; 6:00 pm; ]
Australian Supercross Championship
Supercross returns to the city of churches!
The Adelaide Showground will be host to round 3 of 2015 National SX Championship Series. 5000 tonnes of soil will be trucked into the iconic venue and transformed into a man-made torture track for the Australian and overseas handle bar heroes.
Gilbert Racing has been staging events at […]
[ September 27, 2015; ]
The Start
The sun will not yet have risen over the Adelaide Hills when the very first vehicles will start to arrive at Adelaide Shores. It will only be 6am but the excitement will be palpable as these marvellous classic vehicles ready themselves for the biennial Bay to Birdwood Classic.
Breakfast With The Cars has become a […]
[ November 8, 2015; ]
The SA Aviation Museum are hosting their popular, annual family fun day on Sunday 8th November.
Visitors can get up, close and personal with the aircraft on display, shake hands with Star Wars characters and see the cannon live firing every hour from 12noon.
The F-111 Cockpit will be open so why not sit in the pilot […]
[ August 16, 2015 10:30 am to August 17, 2015 1:30 am. ]
The BSA Owners Club of South Australia will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year with a public display of Vintage and Classic BSA motorcycles dating from 1924 to 1974.
Join them in celebrating 25 years of historical restorations, at Wigley Reserve Glenelg starting at 10.30 am on Sunday the 16th of August.
This Historical display has over […]
[ November 22, 2015; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
National Motor Museum
50th Anniversary Picnic at the Mill
Today, this much–loved Adelaide Hills attraction holds the largest public collection of motor vehicles in Australia. Highlights include the historically significant 1899 Shearer Steam Carriage, made in Mannum and the 1963 Zeta manufactured by the South Australian Company Lightburn. A visit to the National Motor Museum is on […]
[ September 20, 2015; ]
Fire, Tools, Garden and Art at Carrick Hill
Come and see some of South Australia’s oldest fire engines, 1950 Fire Chief’s Jaguar XK120 Roadster, displays of memorabilia, CFS heritage and old tools.
Entertainment will be provided by the Glenelg Brass Band. The event is being held in conjunction with National Trust SA. While you are there be sure to […]
[ July 16, 2015 7:00 pm to July 19, 2015 7:00 pm. ]
Family Fun Fair at the National Railway Museum
During the winter school holidays head along to the National Railway Museum’s Family Fun Fair and enjoy a host of children’s entertainment along with steam train rides with Peronne, Bill and Bub.
Visitors can take a steam train ride with Peronne, Bill and Bub and hop on board the […]
[ May 30, 2015 to May 31, 2015. ]
Steampunk Festival ’15
Steampunk: A sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialised Western civilisation during the 19th century (Oxford English Dictionary).
Think corsetry and top hats, steam-powered computers and robots, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne with a modernistic twist!
Dress in your best Steampunk finery and enjoy a weekend […]
[ June 6, 2015 to June 8, 2015. ]
27th Annual Adelaide Model Railway Exhibition – Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend!
Come and see Adelaide’s largest and greatest model railway exhibition, with plenty to see and do for the whole family, representing some of the best value long weekend entertainment.
There will be over 30 working model railway layouts, the best local and interstate traders and representatives […]
[ May 22, 2015 to May 24, 2015. ]
Round Two of the 2015 Australian Kart Championship
More than 200 of Australia’s best kart racers will head to the Monarto Karting Complex in South Australia this weekend to compete in Round Two of the Australian Kart Championship presented by Jayco and Castrol EDGE.
It will be the first time that the international classes of KZ2, KF2 […]
[ April 26, 2015; 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. ]
The beautiful surrounds of Carrick Hill will showcase the finest display of prestige, exotic and classic cars on Sunday 26th April 2015 in the Celebration of the Motorcar.
The public are invited to come and see a display of 130 of the best cars South Australia has to offer. An amazing $20 million worth of rare […]
[ April 12, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Barossa Airshow
There is much to see and do at the Barossa Airshow during the April school holidays making it a great day out for the whole family.
Be prepared to see aircraft from every vintage, old and new. Three of Australia’s top aerobatic champions will be there giving displays that must be seen to be believed. […]
[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. ]
Behind the Scenes at the National Railway Museum
Come along for a special look behind the scenes at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide on Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May 2015.
Special Carriages open, with guides for inspection, include Allambi, Onkaparinga, Dynamometer, BE42 and diesel loco 900 cabin, plus the Woodville signal cabin and […]
[ April 19, 2015; ]
The National Railway Museum’s little blue steam train Bub is celebrating his birthday in grand style.
Bub has been running since 1988 – so he is 27 years old this year. During the Easter school holidays the Museum will be holding a special party and everyone is invited to share in the festivities.
All children aged […]
[ February 22, 2015; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Wheelie Kids are celebrating their 14th birthday with a family friendly day of entertainment at the Highbury Hotel on March 22nd 2015.
There will be a host of activities for kids, a kids fashion show and an outdoor inflatable track with ride on powered jeeps and quad bikes for children 10 years and under to ride.
Activities […]
[ February 26, 2015 to March 1, 2015. ]
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide, a round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, is Australia’s largest domestic motor sport event and this year will be the 17th race to be held in Adelaide.
Motorsport fans with families are a big part of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. A range of ticket options are available for families in both […]
[ February 14, 2015; ]
The Monster Truck Rumble returns to the Adelaide Showgrounds on Saturday 14th February 2015.
Previous shows have left audiences in awe and this one promises to be no exception. Convict, Wicked, Revenge, Extreme and crowd favourite Scooby Doo, just to name a few, will all feature at this family friendly, alcohol free event along with the […]
Free City Bus in Adelaide
Did you know Adelaide Metro offers free travel options within Adelaide City and North Adelaide?
It’s a fabulous way to explore the city – for free! The City Connector buses travel in both directions around the city and you can hop on and off as you please at various stops along the […]
Kids Rookie Kart Racing at Mega Fast Karts Richmond
If your kids are getting a little too old for bumper cars, love playing online racing games and have a need for speed, then Mega Fast Karts in Richmond is the place to go! Open 7 days a week and every school holidays, the kids can […]
City to Glenelg by Tram with Kids
Travelling on public transport with young children is a bit of an adventure, especially when the destination is somewhere they don’t go every day. One of our favourite holiday activities is to catch the tram from the Adelaide CBD to Glenelg and explore the many sights this seaside suburb has to offer.
The […]
All during the Summer School Holidays December 2012/January 2013 you can jump onboard the Moseley Square Train in Glenelg.
The train operates from 10am each day. Rides are $4 per person. For information about Jetty Road, Glenelg check out their Facebook page here for updates.
What: Moseley Square Train Rides
When: Summer School Holidays December 2012 to January […]
Semaphore Train Ride Review – Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is a scenic 2km long 457mm gauge railway operated by the National Railway Museum and is a fun activity to enjoy with your family and visitors from interstate or overseas.
The train can be boarded from the Semaphore Jetty Railway […]
Horse Drawn Tram at Victor Harbor – Step Back In Time
Victor Harbor’s Historic Horse Drawn Tram is a “South Australian icon and a living, breathing piece of industrial heritage!”
Located at Encounter Bay in the seaside town of Victor Harbor, this famous tram’s history dates back 150 years. Over 150,000 passengers climb aboard and enjoy the authentic […]
