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Calling All Junior Photographers!
Does your child have a passion for photography? Maybe they’d like to enter their pics in the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition.
Owned and produced by the South Australian Museum, the competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any age so it’s a great opportunity for […]

[ January 5, 2024; January 12, 2024; January 19, 2024; ]
Zoo Nights at Adelaide Zoo this Summer for 3 nights only.
Experience sundown at the Zoo surrounded by the evening calls of the animals.
Soak up summer nights surrounded by the evening calls of the Siamangs or throaty huffs of the lions, right in the heart of the city.

Take a moment to unwind after work, drop in […]

While there’s a lot of love involved, it undoubtedly takes a lot of hard work to create Christmas magic. This is what you signed up for when being a parent. Often the majority of this responsibility lands on Mums’ shoulders. I’m not saying that Dads don’t do any of the Christmas work, but with many […]

Adelaide Beaches with Vehicle Access
Beach loving families will know the struggle of having to drag everything you need for an outing at the beach from the carpark all the way down to the sand – especially on a hot day!  So it’s always a bonus when you can drive onto the beach and set up […]

[ January 20, 2024; ]
Get ready for the biggest youth event in Murray Bridge at the ‘Sturt Reserve Fun Day’ this January.
Developed by The Station, in partnership with Reclink, and supported by SANFL, headspace Murray Bridge and The Rotary Club of Murray Bridge, this FREE family-friendly celebration promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Go along and join in the […]

[ January 14, 2024; ]
Adelaide Aquatic Centre’s Summer Splashfest.
Save the date for the hottest pool party of 2024 at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre in North Adelaide.

Dive into the ultimate summer celebration during the school holidays and join their epic pool party on Sunday 14 January 2024.

Prepare for epic pool party games, delightful food and drinks, groovy tunes of the […]

[ January 26, 2024; ]
Rotary Club of Morialta’s Aussie Day Duck Race
The Aussie Day Duck Race is back in 2024.  Enjoy a family friendly carnival atmosphere with food vans and a sausage sizzle, plus there will be giveaways throughout the day.

Purchase a duck or two and watch it sail downstream to victory. There is over $2000 in cash and […]

[ January 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy family activities, free events, food, music, ideas and much more at this free event.
Join the City of Mitcham to celebrate Australia Day on Thursday 25 January 2024 at Soldier’s Memorial Gardens in Hawthorn, located next to Mitcham Memorial Library on Belair Road.

The event will run from 5pm until 8pm and offers an evening of […]

[ January 26, 2024; ]
Australia Day Family Fair & Fireworks
Join the City of Onkaparinga for a fun Australia Day evening filled with an assortment of activities designed for the whole family’s enjoyment.

Enjoy scrumptious food offered by a diverse range of vendors, delight your little ones with engaging children’s activities and be entertained by live performances throughout the evening. The […]

For the freshest produce this festive season you can’t go past the Adelaide Central Market.  
From seafood and poultry to fresh fruit and bakery goods, the Market has everything you need for your Christmas table.  Be sure to check with individual stall holders for cut off dates if you’re planning on ordering special items such […]

Family-friendly holiday in Mildura, Victoria – what to do and where to go with kids.
Mildura is known as the centre of Victoria’s food bowl and is a major producer of citrus fruit and wine. It’s also an idyllic holiday destination.
Review by Carla Caruso
Pre-Christmas, we had the idea of doing a quick family getaway to the […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Beach Dance Party on New Year’s Eve at Port Willunga.
Get ready to groove into 2024 on the Fleurieu at the New Year’s Eve Beach Dance Party at Port Willunga Beach.

Join Port Willunga locals and holiday visitors for a night of fun under the stars with a family-friendly atmosphere where all ages are welcome.  Bid farewell […]

Paradise Recreation Plaza 2023 Upgrade Review
The newly-upgraded skate park at Paradise now boasts a pump track, BMX track, parkour zone and lots of play equipment to keep kids busy and challenged in all sorts of ways.
Review by Claire Davill
The new play area sits between Darley Road (across from the Paradise Interchange) and the Torrens Linear […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
All aboard as SteamRanger presents South Australia’s first ever illuminated train journey on New Year’s Eve.
Experience the 1950’s Redhen Railcar fleet like never before as they are adorned inside and out with Christmas lights and decorations.

The ‘New Year’s Eve Train’ will depart Strathalbyn at 7pm, and will travel to Victor Harbor, allowing passengers a breathtaking […]

Summer Cockle Trains – Goolwa – Port Elliot – Victor Harbor
The Summer Cockle Train season will start from 27 December 2023 with 6 trains running daily until 3 January 2024, plus 26 January, when they will then continue to operate their usual 3 train schedule for the remainder of the holidays.
The Cockle Train travels between […]

[ January 17, 2024 to January 20, 2024. ]
On The Flip Side Workshop Daze – FREE January School Holiday Workshops
Join On The Flip Side and crew at the City Skate Park in Adelaide for a fun few days of experiencing new activities or improving skills you already have.  Workshops are free and for all ages.

Skate & Meditate: Be guided through a peaceful meditation […]

The Gruffalo at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide – Review
The award winning picture book, The Gruffalo, is now a fun filled live theatre show, bringing magic and giggles to Adelaide audiences.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Based on the UK author Julia Donaldson’s bestselling children’s book, The Gruffalo tells the tale of a mouse who takes a stroll through a […]

Melba’s Chocolates and Confectionery is coming to the Barossa! Opening March 2024
Melba’s Chocolates and Confectionery are expanding and are excited to announce the opening of a second site in the picturesque village of Angaston in the Barossa Valley in March 2024.
They will be taking up residency in the Gawler Park site, first known for producing […]

[ January 28, 2024; ]
The Campbelltown City Council is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated opening of the new state-of-the-art Paradise Recreation Plaza on Wednesday 20 December, providing an exciting and dynamic space for people of all ages, abilities and skill levels to enjoy.
This stand-out $3.9 million facility has been jointly funded by Campbelltown City Council and the Government of […]

[ January 20, 2024; ]
The family friendly Unley Gala street party is back as part of the Santos Tour Down Under.
This year will be bigger than ever before with a huge lineup of Unley’s best food and fashion with spectacular entertainment cheering on the world-famous Santos Tour Down Under.

South Australia’s best street party is back! As the precursor event […]

WIN a 1 hour group Virtual Reality Session at Olon!
Dive into a world of excitement with Olon Virtual Reality Experiences! From heart-pounding adventures to mind-bending challenges, experience the thrill of alternate realities.
Their cutting-edge VR experiences will redefine your idea of fun!
Explore a new world of possibilities with immersive simulators, virtual reality studios and Olon exclusives […]

[ May 16, 2024; ]
What if everything you believed as a kid was real?
From the imagination of John Krasinski, enter a world you have to believe to see.

IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
New Year’s Eve in 2023 will see the return of the popular Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant.
Get set for a night of family magic at the Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant on Sunday 31 December 2023, complete with a spectacular fireworks display.

The pageant consists of a local community parade of colourful floats leaving Katherine Drive […]

From Illumination Studios who brought you MINIONS and MARIO comes a wonderful comedy adventure with heart. Escape this summer with the magical family film MIGRATION.
The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to […]

[ January 6, 2024; January 12, 2024; January 20, 2024; ]
The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company are hosting a series of outdoor cinema events this January. 
The cinema nights include a range of package options including food and drinks, seating and more. On Saturday 6 January, they are bringing 2006 classic Night in the Museum to the big screen, the perfect family friendly movie. Then on 12 […]

Olon is the ultimate destination for kids’ parties.
With 3 party packages to suit all ages (including private venue hire and custom options designed to fit your needs), you can enjoy indoor sports, multi-sport simulators, interactive walls, virtual reality experiences, gaming and more! They take care of all the planning, setting up and clean up, while […]

[ February 10, 2024; March 2, 2024; March 23, 2024; ]
Free Family Friendly Concerts in the Park.
Music lovers are invited to enjoy the sunset to a soundtrack of jazz, melodies or symphony in some of beautiful parks located in The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters.
Concerts in the Park is a series of free, open-air performances featuring music from talented local bands and artists […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
New Year’s Eve fireworks to light up the skies over Goolwa.
Join family and friends in Goolwa for a vibrant and festive New Year’s Eve fireworks display that celebrates the town and local community. Take along deck chairs or a picnic rug and settle in on the banks of the river to watch fireworks off the […]

[ December 18, 2023 to December 21, 2023. ]
Explore the Christmas Story with the Adelaide City Salvos.
A free event for ages 5-11 years, this is a one hour session for young families involving an interactive telling of the Christmas Story and craft activities. Event-goers can explore a story of joy in a fun and interactive way. 

Note that the story contains a Christian message […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations.
Join in the free fun family entertainment on Warland Reserve in Victor Harbor and enjoy the kid’s early fireworks at 9:45pm, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular!
Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor, will host their biggest night of the year on New Year’s Eve.  Starting from 7:30pm, there will be plenty of […]