Top Places for Water Fun this Summer in Adelaide
As the temperature soars in South Australia, it’s a relief to know Adelaide has plenty of cool spots to beat the heat. So when it’s time to splash around simply slather on th...
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WIN a Showmen Productions Family Pass | Adelaide Fringe 2026
WIN tickets to one of three classic Showmen Production shows at this year’s Adelaide Fringe: Circus – The Show, The Greatest Magic Show and KABOOM! Showmen Productions ...
Minions & Monsters | In Cinemas 18 June 2026
Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: Minions & Monst...
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Adelaide International Kite Festival | Semaphore | 4-6 Apr 2026
Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 – Watch the sky fill with colour, twists and twirls, kites of all shapes and size – when the Adelaide International Kite Festi...
Indian Mela | Adelaide | 27 & 28 Feb 2026
Adelaide is invited to come together for colour, culture, food and festivities as IAASA presents the 34th Annual Indian Mela 2026, a much-loved community celebration returning to V...
Marion Celebrates: Many Cultures, One Earth | Adelaide Fringe | 28 Mar 2026
Celebrate connection, culture and community at this FREE, all-ages Adelaide Fringe event in Marion. Enjoy a vibrant program of performances from around the world, featuring Atlanti...
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Ten Thousand Hours | Adelaide Fringe 2026
World-class circus for the whole family presented by Gravity & Other Myths at the Adelaide Fringe. We are all masters of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly. Eight...
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Lunar New Year in Rundle Mall | 20 Feb 2026
Ring in the Lunar New Year in Rundle Mall, as they celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse. Welcome in the Year of the Horse with exciting live lion dances, the best range o...
Pick Your Own Figs | Glen Ewin Estate | Houghton
Fig Season – Pick Your Own Figs in the Adelaide Hills. Fig season 2026 is scheduled to commence on 24 February. Forage through their terraced 12,000 tree orchard for perfect ...
Thomas Harkness Reserve Playground | Brompton | Review
Thomas Harkness Reserve Playground – a small, but feature-packed fully fenced playground, great for toddlers. Review by Claire Davill This playground sits within a newer sect...
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Josiah Mitton Reserve Playground | Brompton | Review
Josiah Mitton Reserve Playground – history, play equipment, and space to explore. Review by Claire Davill Josiah Mitton Reserve is part of the larger Brompton Green reserve, ...
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Parfitt Square Playground | Bowden | Review
Parfitt Square Playground – quiet, shaded playground with plenty of shady lawn and forest to explore. Review by Claire Davill Bowden has lots of winding, narrow, quiet street...
Discover, Play, Pathway! | Amy Gillett Bikeway | Adelaide Fringe | 1 Mar 2026
Discover, Play, Pathway! FREE family fun on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. Ride or walk the Amy Gillett Bikeway and discover an array of music, art, food and family entertainment all set...
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The Bush Concert | Adelaide Symphony Orchestra | 13 Mar 2026
Experience a magical musical adventure as Adelaide Symphony Orchestra musicians take to the stage for The Bush Concert at Salisbury Community Hub. A tale about community, adversity...
Golf Park Adelaide | Opening 21 Feb 2026
A new Indoor Golf and Entertainment Hub is opening in Adelaide this February! Golf Park Adelaide is an indoor golf and entertainment venue opening in Adelaide that offers a fun, so...
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The W: Family Fun Day | Walkerville | 1 Mar 2026
The W: Walkerville Recreation Centre will officially open with a Family Fun Day in March. This free community event hosted by the Town of Walkerville will be a great opportunity to...
Lunar New Year at Adelaide Arcade | 17 Feb 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Adelaide Arcade as it transforms into a magnificent display of lanterns to symbolise happiness and good luck for the Year of the Horse. Adelaide Arcade ...
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Prospect Road Autumn Fair | 1 Mar 2026
The Prospect Road Autumn Fair returns to Padnpadninya Tapa at Blackfriars School in partnership with Markets in Prospect and Fibre Feast SA. The family friendly event will feature ...
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Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall & Baby Cabaret | Adelaide Fringe 2026
Monski Mouse returns to Adelaide Fringe 2026 with two shows designed especially for babies and Toddlers – Baby Disco Dance Hall and Baby Cabaret Deluxe. Monski Mouse’s ...
Prospect Twilight Sessions | Free Outdoor Live Music | 6-27 Feb 2026
Twilight Sessions return in 2026 after a successful 30th anniversary season in 2025! Join the fun at Prospect Memorial Gardens for an exciting line up of live music, delicious food...
Beachside Food & Wine Festival | Christies Beach | 7 Feb 2026
The City of Onkaparinga’s Beachside Food and Wine Festival will return to Rotary Park at Christies Beach in February 2026. Experience a selection of local wine, beer and spir...
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Salisbury Fringe Carnival | Adelaide Fringe | 20 & 21 Feb 2026
Get ready for two huge days of free, family-friendly fun as the Salisbury Fringe Carnival returns to Carisbrooke Park on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February 2026. Running across Fri...
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Grange Baptist Church Monday Funday | 2026
Grange Baptist Church will be running monthly activities for primary school aged children with their Monday Funday events. Monday Funday runs once per month and is a FREE after-sc...
Mama Does Derby | Windmill Production Company | 27 Feb – 8 Mar 2026
Windmill’s Mama Does Derby makes its world premiere at the 2026 Adelaide Festival. A hilarious and heartfelt mother-daughter tale smashes up against the exhilarating, rough a...
Adelaide Festival | Family Friendly Events | 27 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Every year in March, the Adelaide Festival draws a community of the very best artists from across the globe and across Australia to create a bold arts festival of theatre, dance, m...
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Clean Up Australia Day | 1 Mar 2026
Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March 2026, and individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country are invited to register and be part of Australia’...
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Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street | Adelaide | 28 Feb 2026
Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street – a pocket party of performance, colour and community! Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street is a FREE, family-friendly Fringe celebration in the heart of A...
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Family Friendly Friday Night | Melba’s Chocolates’ Angaston Dessert Bar & Lolly Shop | 20 Feb 2026
Melba’s Chocolates’ Angaston Dessert Bar & Lolly Shop is launching its first-ever Family Friendly Friday Night, welcoming families to unwind and enjoy a relaxed evening in the ...
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum | Open Days
Heritage on Sunday – Family Friendly Events at the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum. Managed and maintained by the Tea Tree Gully Branch of the National Trust of South Australi...
Music and Markets | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 7 Feb 2026
Music and Markets returns to the City of West Torrens Summer Festival on Saturday 7 February 2026. Hosted in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Committee, this event is aimed at y...
Michael Jackson History Show | Adelaide | 25 Jul 2026
Showtime’s The Michael Jackson HIStory Show is returning to Australia in 2026 to commemorate 30 years since Michael Jackson’s final, ground-breaking world tour: HISTORY. Celebrate ...
