Best Ideas for Free Family Fun in the City of Adelaide
Looking for the best free things to do in Adelaide with kids? If you’re planning a day in the city of Adelaide and are looking for some family adventures, there are plenty o...
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WIN a Family Halloween Costume Pack worth $250 from Costumes in Australia
WIN a Family Halloween Costume Pack worth $250 Halloween has a way of sneaking up on a household. Someone remembers on the 29th, and the scramble begins. This year, one Adelaide fa...
Women’s Australian Open | Royal Adelaide Golf Club | 11-14 Mar 2027
The 2027 women’s Australian Open returns to South Australia in March and will be hosted at the renowned The Royal Adelaide Golf Club. Co-sanctioned by the WPGA Tour of Austra...
Festive Fun with Peppa | In Cinemas 14 Nov 2026
Celebrate Evie’s First Christmas on the Big Screen when Peppa Pig’s “Festive Fun with Peppa” arrives in cinemas this November. Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cine...
Santos Tour Down Under | Team Presentations & Free Concert | 16 Jan 2027
Make a night of it and kick off the Santos Tour Down Under opening night celebrations in Adelaide. Meet the Men’s and Women’s 2027 Santos Tour Down Under riders as they are present...
Santos Tour Down Under | South Australia | 19-24 Jan 2027
The world’s most elite cyclists will return to South Australia in January 2027 to race in the 27th edition of the Santos Tour Down Under. The Santos Festival of Cycling returns thi...
Kensington Gardens Adventure Playground | Opens 28 Oct 2026
Official opening of the NEW Kensington Gardens Adventure Playground The new playground at Kensington Gardens Reserve will reopen on Wednesday 28 October 2026 and the community is i...
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Halloween at the Adelaide Central Market | 30 & 31 Oct 2026
Spooky season has landed at the Adelaide Central Market. The Adelaide Central Market is embracing the spooky season this year with a series of Halloween-themed activities for Marke...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Adelaide | 19-22 Dec 2026
One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for kids and adults alike....
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The Very Cranky Bear | Adelaide | 28-30 Dec 2026
The Very Cranky Bear – A musical by Tim McGarry and Gabbi Bolt – Adapted from the series by Nick Bland. In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, four friends are caught in a sudden storm...
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Freedom of Entry Parade | Adelaide | 24 Oct 2026
Royal Australian Air Force Freedom of Entry Parade and Ceremony in Adelaide. Around 130 members of Number 24 Squadron from RAAF Edinburgh will march through the heart of Adelaide o...
Roseworthy Railway Club | Miniature Train Rides | Review
Ride the miniature railway at Roseworthy Railway Club. Review by Angelica-Hazel Toutounji If you have a young (or young at heart train enthusiast) you simply must mark your calenda...
Singing Under the Stars: Parkside Community Carols & Markets | 20 Nov 2026
Singing Under the Stars: Parkside Community Carols & Markets Looking for a magical, free Christmas event for the whole family? Head to Parkside for Singing Under the Stars: Par...
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Free Trick or Treat Hunt | Woodcroft Town Centre & Mall | 30 Oct 2026
‘ A Free Trick or Treat Hunt at Woodcroft Town Centre & Mall is happening on Friday 30 October 2026! Join in the spook-tacular Trick or Treat adventure around Woodcroft T...
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Carols in the Park | Kensington Park | 4 Dec 2026
The City of Burnside’s Carols in the Park is back in 2026 – at a brand new location! The City of Burnside is excited to bring their annual Carols in the Park to Kensing...
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Free Halloween Fun | Unley Shopping Centre | 31 Oct 2026
Get ready for Halloween at Unley Shopping Centre. Calling all little ghosts, witches and superheroes! Unley Shopping Centre is hopsting a spook-tacular day of FREE family fun on Sa...
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The Handmade Christmas Market | Lobethal | 19 Dec 2026
The Handmade Christmas Market is returning to Lobethal, bigger and brighter than ever before! The Handmade Christmas Market stallholders are amazing artists and designer-makers joi...
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Beerenberg Farm | Pick Your Own Strawberries | Hahndorf
Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries in Hahndorf. Thanks to the recent beautiful weather, strawberries have ripened a little earlier than expected this year, w...
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Flip Out | Indoor Trampoline & Adventure Park | Elizabeth | Review
Bounce, climb, test your ball skills and embrace your inner ninja at Flip Out Elizabeth! Review by Angelica-Hazel Toutounji Located in a combined space that also houses Drift City ...
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Weber WBBL|12 | Adelaide Strikers Home Games | Oct & Nov 2026
Your Adelaide Strikers are ready for another huge Weber Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) campaign, with four home games at Karen Rolton Oval and Adelaide Oval this season. Fans can l...
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NOVA Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily Oct – May
Take the family for a ride on the NOVA Ferris Wheel in Glenelg. The Nova Ferris Wheel – a treat from Balfours, is open daily from October to May providing spectacular views o...
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Adelaide International | Memorial Drive | 11-16 Jan 2027
The Adelaide International will once again serve up world class tennis at The Drive during the summer school holidays in January. Tennis hits home as the Adelaide International ret...
Adelaide Christmas Markets Guide 2026
Family Friendly Christmas Markets in South Australia – shop local this Christmas! Finding that special gift is made easy when you browse the stalls at your local Christmas ma...
New Shanghai | Burnside Village | Review
Whether you’re popping in for dumplings, gathering the family for yum cha or enjoying cocktails at The Bund bar, New Shanghai brings a taste of old-world China to Burnside Village....
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The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe | 12 Feb – 21 Mar 2027
The Garden blooms again in 2027, promising unforgettable experiences, family-friendly delights, late-night thrills and a vibrant atmosphere that’s truly one of a kind, as Adelaide’...
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Trick or Treat Halloween Fete | Clarence Park Community Centre | 31 Oct 2026
Enjoy an afternoon of endless Halloween fun at Clarence Park Community Centre, packed with spooky fun, magical adventures, and unforgettable memories. Expect Halloween games, face ...
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Adelaide Fringe Guide | Family Friendly Shows | 19 Feb – 21 Mar 2027
2027 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe! Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an ex...
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Glenelg Christmas Pageant Youth Markets | Applications close 25 Oct 2026
Calling all Young Creators! The Glenelg Christmas Pageant Youth Markets are returning to Moseley Square on Sunday 22 November, and applications are OPEN! If you’re aged 10–25...
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Donkey Discovery | Hahndorf | Review
Fall in love with the magical nature and gentle companionship of donkeys at Donkey Discovery in Hahndorf. Review by Angelica-Hazel Toutounji As soon as I saw on social media that t...
Wave of Light Walk | Adelaide | 15 Oct 2026
South Australian families will come together for Red Tree Foundation’s Wave of Light walk in Adelaide to remember pregnancies, babies, children and teenagers whose lives were lost ...
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Exploring Panorama and Pasadena | Review
Discover the best of Adelaide’s southern suburbs of Panorama and Pasadena, from gourmet food shopping and bushland walks to hidden tunnels, family-friendly playgrounds and rooftop ...
Kids & Youth Disability Expo | Adelaide | 4 & 5 Dec 2026
Do you look after a child or young person living with disability? Are you looking for help to develop your child’s social skills or communication skills? Perhaps you’r...
