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Belair National Park Holiday Park
By Jo Parkinson
The Belair National Park Holiday Park (not to be confused with Belair National Park, situated nearby) is a beautiful, peaceful place to spend a weekend away with the family. It is located less than half an hour away from the city of Adelaide, however once there you feel like […]

[ April 15, 2022 to April 24, 2022. ]
Fringe in the Hills 2022 at Stirling and Lobethal.
The Fringe will return to the beautiful Adelaide Hills over two weekends in April with an impressive line up of dance, comedy, magic, family friendly shows, musicians and cabaret.
Fringe in the Hills (formerly Stirling Fringe) will see a buzz of Fringe excitement return to the lush lawns […]

Discover the City of Adelaide’s Top Tourist Attractions for Families
Visiting Adelaide with kids or looking to have a staycation in the Festival City? Family or friends visiting SA with children from interstate or overseas?  Adelaide has SO much on offer all year round and there are lots of fantastic places to visit that will entertain […]

[ March 26, 2022; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Re-Cycled Bike Sale at Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc.
Looking for a new bike? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc. mentors and students have been restoring and repairing a whole bunch of donated bikes with a whole lot of love and they are ready for a new home.
The next Re-Cycled Bike Sale will be held on Saturday 26 March […]

[ March 27, 2022; ]
Free Family Fun at the Salisbury Community Fun Day
A FREE community event with a wide range of fun activities and experiences for kids and families thanks to the City of Salisbury including racing simulators, kids pit stop challenge, rock climbing wall, spin-out bumper cars, petting zoo, corn hole toss, tug of war, totem tennis and […]

Visiting the Family-friendly Fleurieu Peninsula
The Fleurieu Peninsula has so much to offer including beautiful beaches, scenic drives, farmers markets, playgrounds, historic townships and of course the wine region of McLaren Vale.
Just 40 minutes south of the city, the Fleurieu is perfect for a day-trip or why not stay longer and book a weekend away. A […]

SteamRanger Train Journey – The Southern Encounter
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the […]

[ March 11, 2022 to March 14, 2022. March 18, 2022 to March 20, 2022. March 25, 2022 to March 26, 2022. ]
Sky Song at the Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Extended to 25 & 26 March
The centrepiece of this year’s Fringe is Sky Song at Leconfield and Richard Hamilton Wines in McLaren Vale.  Watch the sky come alive with hundreds of drones flying in majestic formation, unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Due to popular demand – new sessions […]

[ April 17, 2022; ]
Easter Sunday at Paxton
Gather the family for a brilliant day on the lawns at Paxton Wines this Easter Sunday.
The winery will be open and serving wine from 11-4pm with live music from Soul Trader and Face Painting too. And if there wasn’t enough chocolate at home, they’ll have easter eggs for the kids and sweet […]

[ March 27, 2022; ]
Easter Market – Catherine House Fundraiser
Australian Medical Placements invites the community to the Mini Easter Market sausage sizzle Catherine House charity Fundraiser.
Catherine House provides crisis, longer term accommodation and support services for women experiencing homelessness. The market will be held on Sunday 27 March 2022 under the carpark from 3pm – 6pm. There will be […]

[ April 1, 2022; ]
Mount Compass Easter Market
Browse local stalls and produce in the lead-up to Easter. 
Mount Compass is again hosting their Easter Market. This year’s market is on Friday 1 April from 4pm – 8pm from the Main Street to the IGA. Enjoy local stalls and produce, hand crafted items and a BBQ. There will also be children’s […]

[ January 24, 2023; ]
An American in Paris
Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical An American in Paris will perform at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide from 24 January 2023 for a strictly limited season.
Hailed as a tour de force for its inventive choreography, An American in Paris tells the entrancing story of a young American soldier and a beautiful French girl, […]

[ December 26, 2022; ]
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | In Cinemas Boxing Day 2022
This summer, everyone’s favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline returns.
For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation presents a new adventure in the Shrek universe as daring outlaw Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have […]

[ March 19, 2022; ]
Movies in the Park – The Sapphires
Free Movies in the park at the beautiful Thorndon Park is on again with a screening of The Sapphires on Saturday 19 March.
Bring your chairs, beanbags and blankets to grab a piece of grass and settle in for the evening. There will be food and drinks available for purchase, […]

[ March 25, 2022; ]
Funtopia Wings Night
On Friday 25 March at 6pm Funtopia Prospect are hosting their first WINGS NIGHT and holding a 3KG Wing Challenge commencing at 7pm. The winner will take home an incredible mystery gift basket. Entry to participate is $30 per person. 
Wing flavours:

• Smoky BBQ – hickory smoked American dream
• Buffalo – classic spicy vinegar […]

[ March 18, 2022; ]
Neon Holi Party
This event is the biggest NEON Holi celebration in Adelaide.
Celebrate the Festival of Colour with the popular Neon Holi Night on Friday 18 March 2022. Make sure to go along dressed to glow in the dark. There will be unlimited music, dance and entertainment at The Celebration Hall located in Modbury North. 
Activities:

Face […]

[ April 10, 2022; ]
Stadium Stomp 2022
Go along for an epic stair climbing challenge inside the iconic Adelaide Oval.
If you’re looking for something different for your next fitness challenge, something other than a fun run, colour run or bruising obstacle race, look no further than Stadium Stomp Adelaide Oval. It’s damn tough at a pace, scenic at a stroll […]

    
Top Activities in Adelaide Beaches these School Holidays.
Adelaide Beaches has so much to offer these April school holidays with a range of fun activities for all ages.
Instead of staying in these holidays, get out and experience all the fun Adelaide Beaches has to offer, right here on our doorstep with 30km of coastline from Seacliff […]

[ March 7, 2023; ]
Ed Sheeran + – = ÷ x Tour at Adelaide Oval
Superstar Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in February/March 2023 for a massive run of stadium shows as part of his + – = ÷ x Tour (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’). Ed will be making his way to Adelaide Oval […]

Tusmore Park Wading Pool
The refurbishment of the Tusmore Park Wading Pool has been highly anticipated by all who love this park. What a fabulous upgrade this is with some great new features which make it bigger and better as well as safer and more fun.

Located in the City of Burnside, Tusmore Park is a picturesque […]

WOMADelaide Celebrates its 30th Year in 2022 – Review
by Sharon Harrington & Carla Caruso
For four days over the March long weekend, Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Park comes alive for the iconic open-air festival, WOMADdelaide.
We loved attending this atmospheric outdoor event of eclectic live music, delicious international cuisine and fun activities for the kids.
It’s a great opportunity […]

Seacliff Beach/Ocean Access Mat & Wheelchair
Walkers, canes, wheelchairs and strollers are just a few of the mobility assist devices that can assist people to make their way down the beach access mat to enjoy the ocean. 
The mat is rolled out every weekend and public holiday from 1pm to 5pm. It is rolled out at Seacliff […]

Parking options for the Adelaide Central Market
UPark Central Market is easily accessible from both Gouger and Grote Street and is open 24/7.   Located directly above the Market, parking fees apply and various rates are payable at different times. The first hour is free parking during Market trading hours using City of Adelaide’s UPark Plus technology (see […]

Sky Song Review – Adelaide Fringe 2022
★★★★ 4 1/2 stars for a spiritual, cultural and meaningful night of flying lights and compelling storytelling. A must see.
Set against the Willunga Hills and surrounded by vineyards, Sky Song lights up the night sky after dark and features the voices of poet Ali Cobby Eckermann, storytellers Major ‘Moogy’ Sumner […]

 
Dart Blaster Arena | Gluttony at Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review
★★★★★ Five stars for a cheap, fun way for kids to blow off some steam
You’ll find the arena set up in Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe near the Melba Spiegeltent, on the left of the main pathway down the hill from the East Terrace entrance, […]

Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly Show| Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review
★★★★ 4 stars for silly humour, perfectly aimed at a young audience
Mr Snotbottom knows what kids like, and he delivers. Simple, silly slapstick and songs, and fart and snot jokes galore. The humour is aimed towards younger kids and it had them in stitches. He knows […]

[ March 16, 2022; March 23, 2022; March 30, 2022; April 6, 2022; April 13, 2022; April 20, 2022; ]
Prams at the Pix
Prams at the Pix sessions are back at HOYTS Cinemas on Wednesday mornings during March & April 2022
Join HOYTS for the first session of a selected film each Wednesday morning, where the lights are dimmed and volume softened to ensure a baby friendly experience. All children under 5 can attend for free.

HOYTS will […]

[ March 19, 2022; ]
Glenelg Equinox Festival Street Party
The Glenelg Equinox Festival celebrates the end of the summer season with a full day street party on Jetty Road on Saturday 19 March 2022 along with laneway activations all weekend.
The street party will run from 11am to 11pm with live entertainment, fashion shows, family-friendly activities, food and beverage areas, buskers […]

 
Game On 3 | Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review
★★★★★ for fast paced fun and video game trivia galore
Matty Grey is loud, enthusiastic, and will (mildly) insult your children! The intrigue starts before entering the venue, with adults given mystery bags and select adults given beanies to wear. Children are instructed NOT to open the bags, […]

Art-chery | Gluttony at Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review
★★★★★ Five stars for a novel, artistic and fun activity
How does it work? You are given special foam-tipped arrows, a selection of paint colours and a canvas of your choice. You aim, fire, and SPLAT! Your artwork begins to take shape.

What does it cost? It depends on […]