[ March 7, 2022 to March 9, 2022. ]
Great State Vouchers for Accommodation, Experiences and Tours in South Australia.
The Great State Voucher is back in 2022 for the biggest release yet with 160,000 vouchers up for grabs across accommodation, tours and experiences.
Enter the ballot for a Great State Experiences Voucher anytime from 9am Monday 7 March 2022 until 5pm on Wednesday 9 March […]
2 SA beaches named in Australia’s Top 20 Beaches for 2022
The 2022 list of winners focuses on nature-based locations, many quirky spots within easy reach of cities, and also celebrates the significant cultural value of the coast to Australia’s First Nations people.
The list was selected from thousands of beaches and covers every state and territory, with a […]
Family Holidays in South Australia Supported by our Local Councils
South Australians love visiting the State’s regions to relax and unwind in the great outdoors. In the summertime, families flock to beautiful coastal and riverside areas to enjoy the many activities these hotspots have to offer.
Kids get to swim and play on pristine sandy beaches or […]
[ December 17, 2021 to December 19, 2021. ]
The Queens Xmas Festival
The inaugural Queens Xmas Festival will transform The Queens Theatre into a vibrant Christmas street party with 3 days of live music, artist markets, food trucks, ceramic workshops, live art, and boutique bars.
From Friday 17 December to Sunday 19 December 2021, experience live performances from artists including Alana Jagt, Kelly Menhennett, Dojo […]
Top Things to do in South Australia for Families
If you’re visiting Adelaide and are keen to explore the city but also venture a little further out, you will find fabulous cafes, great coffee, lovely parks and gardens and much, much more.
From the scenic hills down to the beaches below, South Australia offers an endless supply […]
[ September 25, 2021 to October 10, 2021. ]
Kids Holiday Programs & Workshops in Adelaide – Sep/Oct School Holidays 2021
Your ultimate guide to the top holiday programs & workshops for kids in Adelaide during the Spring School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do, see our Guide below, featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
Half-price flights for interstate travel in Australia
As part of a $1.2 billion dollar tourism package, the Federal Government will make around 800,000 airline tickets available to Australians at half-price. The incentive is designed to encourage Australians to travel interstate for holidays.
Thirteen destinations around Australia have been included as part of the package, including Kangaroo Island, […]
[ November 13, 2020 2:11 am to December 24, 2020 2:11 am. ]
Christmas Gift Ideas & What’s On In Adelaide Christmas 2020
Christmas may look a little different this year, but there are still plenty of fun events, and things to do and see around Adelaide at Christmas.
Find the best Christmas lights around Adelaide, visit Father Christmas and have your photo taken, and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at […]
[ November 7, 2020 to November 8, 2020. ]
Food. FERMENT. Wine. CheeseFest+Ferment. Gather & Graze South Australia.
With the current COVID restrictions impacting large events, the organisers of CheeseFest have decided that rather than canceling their event all together, they will hold a scaled down version of the festival instead. Gather & Graze will showcase South Australia’s cheese and fermented foods, niche bars to […]
[ October 11, 2020; ]
Voluntary Sunday Trading Returns at the Adelaide Central Market plus Free Family Entertainment in October
South Australians will once again have more time to shop on weekends when voluntary Sunday trading returns to the Adelaide Central Market on Sunday 11 October 2020
A program of free entertainment for families to enjoy will also be on offer from 9:00am […]
25 Things To Do In Spring for Adelaide Families by Nature Play SA
Looking for some fun Spring inspiration to get out and about with the kids now the weather is warming up?
Once Spring is in the air the days get longer and warmer so it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and explore! We are […]
Father’s Day Ideas to Show Dad How Much You Care.
With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday 6 September – mark your diary!) you may be wondering what to do to make Father’s Day special for the special man or men in your life. It will be much harder for many to spend time together […]
[ July 4, 2020 to July 19, 2020. ]
Adelaide July School Holiday Guide – Winter 2020
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas in Adelaide for the July School Holidays.
South Australian Winter School Holidays: Saturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July 2020
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & […]
Photo credit: Michael Waterhouse Photography
Ghost Mushrooms in the Adelaide Hills
You don’t have to go all the way to Mount Gambier to see these amazing bioluminescent fungi.
Head to the Mark Oliphant Conservation Park trails in Heathfield in the Adelaide Hills to view the incredible Omphalotus Nidiformis, also known as ‘Ghost Mushrooms’. Photographer Michael Waterhouse found these […]
Caravan Parks & Campgrounds around Adelaide and Regional South Australia
For the ultimate family holiday you really can’t go past camping or heading off in a caravan and we have so many places to choose from here in South Australia. Some of our kids’ favourite memories have been made with friends and family on camping adventures! […]
Open Spaces and Places for People Grants Announced
$65.5 million worth of funding for local community projects has been announced as part of the State Government’s Open Spaces and Places for People Grants.
In March, the State Government doubled the annual Planning and Development Fund to $50 million, when matched with 50:50 local government contribution, with a […]
[ May 10, 2020; ]
Mother’s Day – Sunday 10 May 2020
Mother’s Day gift ideas and family-friendly activities to show Mum how much you care.
Mums work really hard, lose a lot of sleep and we think Mums everywhere are special and deserve some extra love and attention on Mother’s Day to show how much they are loved and appreciated.
This year, […]
[ March 22, 2020; ]
Voluntary Sunday Trading at the Adelaide Central Market
The Adelaide Central Market Authority (ACMA) has confirmed that it will offer customers more time to shop on weekends, with the introduction of a voluntary Sunday trading trial beginning on Sunday 22 March 2020, with trading from 8am to 3pm.
The trial aims to bring Market trading hours more in […]
[ February 16, 2020; ]
Fringe Aid at Gluttony
In light of the recent devastating bushfires in Australia, including our home state of South Australia, Gluttony presents Fringe Aid.
This line-up show on the first Sunday afternoon of Adelaide Fringe 2020 will feature acts from across the festival, all donating their time to help raise funds for the essential cause of bushfire […]
[ February 8, 2020; ]
The Bushfire Appeal Ice Hockey Classic
Rally with the South Australian Ice Sports community to raise valuable funds for the CFS Foundation and Kangaroo Island Mayoral Relief and Recovery Bushfire Fund.
Some of the greatest ice hockey players this state has witnessed will go head to head in a charity hockey game – The Bushfire Appeal Ice […]
Foodbank SA has been appointed as the primary organisation to support food relief efforts for recent bush fires in South Australia.
Foodbank SA have been authorised to coordinate all activities related to food relief requirements. This includes the receiving of food donations and distribution of food relief to those areas impacted by the devastating bush fires […]
Where to Donate in South Australia to Support Bushfire Recovery & Relief
January 2020
It’s the bushfire crisis that has brought Australia to tears and left the rest of the world watching on in horror. The devastation is beyond belief and it’s easy to feel helpless when the scale of the disaster is just so huge.
Below you […]
[ February 1, 2020; ]
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s The Bush Concert To Aid South Australia’s Bushfire Affected Wildlife
In response to the devastating bushfires across South Australia, ASO Managing Director Vincent Ciccarello announced that an additional performance for The Bush Concert will go on sale.
All proceeds will be donated to support SAVEM – South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management. The response and […]
[ February 2, 2020; ]
Bushfire T20 Showdown at Adelaide Oval
Players from the Crows and Power will join some of cricket’s biggest names to raise funds for the SA Bushfire Appeal.
The Adelaide Football Club will join the Port Adelaide Football Club and some of cricket’s biggest names to raise funds for the SA Bushfire Appeal in a special T20 cricket […]
Fundraiser for Koala Insurance Population & Wildlife Hospital in SA
Rescuing injured Australian wildlife ravaged by bush fires is crucial. However, emergency reactions to the devastation are only half the battle. What happens next?
SA’s wildlife deserves to be treated in a purpose built hospital. There are some great facilities across Australia such as the wildlife hospital […]
SA4SA Bushfire Appeal Gala Dinner
Tickets for the SA4SA Bushfire Appeal Gala Dinner (Gala) set for Friday 31 January are now on sale. It’s a fundraising target of more than $100,000 to assist families and businesses affected by the horrific South Australian bushfires.
Money raised on the night will be donated to the SA Bushfire Appeal, announced […]
[ January 22, 2020; ]
Escape Hunt Bushfire Charity Day
Escape Hunt will be donating 100% of game fees for their escape rooms on 22 January 2020 to organisations supporting local communities impacted by the recent bushfires.
The staff will be volunteering their time to run the games. Every cent you spend on your game will be passed on to the people […]
Image: Carl Charter
Environment SA’s 10 Top Spots to Snorkel in South Australia
South Australia’s marine parks are full to the brim with great spots to snorkel. Here are 10 places to try.
From leafy sea dragons to giant Australian cuttlefish, about 85 per cent of the marine life in South Australia’s marine parks is found nowhere else […]
Splash out at the largest waterpark in South Australia
The amazing new jungle-themed waterpark is now open at Top Parks Beachside Holiday Park in Normanville. As soon as you turn down the long driveway towards the holiday park, it’s the first thing you’ll see in the distance at the front of the complex. The excitement builds […]
[ November 16, 2019 to November 17, 2019. ]
Fullarton Christmas Craft Fair
The Fullarton Christmas Craft Fair will be held in November on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 at the Fullarton Community Centre.
With humble beginnings on the front veranda of an eastern suburb’s house, The Fullarton Christmas Craft Fair is now in it’s 38th year, and is now held at the Fullarton Park Community […]
