[ August 3, 2024; ]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield presents a FREE one-day immersive winter event featuring live music, food, fire, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Experience the enchanting blend of fire and ice this winter at MELTFest—an immersive one-day, free winter event set to light up Adelaide’s North-Western suburbs across two hot locations.
On Saturday 3 August 2024, this uniquely South […]
The Umbrella Lights installation returns to Glenelg’s Marina Pier in 2024.
A bright winter awaits at Glenelg’s Marina Pier with the return of the popular family-friendly event Umbrella Lights across June to September.
The light installation’s 2024 season has been switched on for a third year and will be joined by some great retail and hospitality offers, […]
[ July 25, 2024; ]
In this charming and heartwarming Aussie-mation, The Sloth Lane, Laura and her kooky sloth family move to the big city with their prized family recipe book and a rusted old food truck – but will they adapt to life in the fast lane?
The Sloth Lane, from Brisbane-based production company, Like A Photon Creative, opens […]
[ July 3, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
POLICE CREDIT UNION KIDS’ ART COMPETITION 2024
Want to WIN $100 and be featured in the Police Credit Union 2025 calendar?
There are 13 prizes to win valued at $100 plus a Police Credit Union Kids Fun Pack!
How to WIN:
Draw a picture that best describes your favourite thing to do in SA or NT.
Each artwork will […]
[ August 6, 2024 to August 11, 2024. ]
Walk a Mile in My Boots – Step Up to End Homelessness.
Hutt St Centre’s annual fundraising challenge – Walk a Mile in My Boots – is here for 2024. This August, walk a mile or more a day during National Homelessness Week and join a caring community raising much needed funds for more than 7,000 […]
[ August 9, 2024; ]
Rug up and get messy with Playgroup SA at Cleland Wildlife Park . Mud & Play features mud pits, entertainment, nature creations, loose parts play, and playgroup activities.
Mud and Play is a special event with subsidised pricing for Playgroup SA-enrolled families. Go along to Cleland Wildlife Park for a range of fun nature-based activities and […]
[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
August brings a month-long culinary festival to the Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Food Festival returns for a third year running in 2024, bringing an influx of tourists to enjoy over 50 culinary events that showcase the variety of food and beverage producers and businesses across the region.
Presented by Fleurieu Food, the program includes masterclasses, tastings, feasts and […]
[ June 23, 2024; July 20, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy Toasty Tunes this Winter around the City of Unley.
Join your local community this Winter for Unley’s Toasty Tunes events in Black Forest, Goodwood, Fullarton and Parkside.
Take the whole family along to a free, family-friendly, pop-up event and keep warm with $2 hot beverages and delicious $3 cheese toasties – all while being entertained with […]
Make the most of Fridays at IKEA with half price dining for the whole family.
Every Friday after 11am IKEA Family Members can enjoy half price on any mains in the Swedish Restaurant. Dishes include meatballs, roast chicken, salmon, chicken parmigiana and vegetable curry. The discounted dishes range from just $5 to $8 each. Plus, during […]
I Wish…An acrobatic adventure exploring all of the things we could be.
I Wish… is an exciting collaboration between two internationally renowned South Australian companies – leaders in children’s performance Patch Theatre and boundary-pushing circus company Gravity & Other Myths.
People are made of stuff – good stuff and bad stuff, happy and sad stuff, stinky, odd, […]
Fire up with Encore’s program of great winter entertainment!
No need for winter blues! Onkaparinga’s Encore program promises fabulous, fired-up entertainment this winter right across the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region.
Warm up with fire pits, live music, art classes, epicurean adventures, fine wine, sustainable shopping, and – yes – Christmas in July.
And keep an eye […]
With a brand-new cast and a brand-new show, Circus Rio is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers to Adelaide for the July school holidays, followed by Elizabeth and Mount Barker.
The Circus Rio spectacular is heading back to South Australia to showcase acts from around the globe. Bringing you a cast of internationally […]
[ August 20, 2024; ]
Go along for an exciting event with superstar children’s author Andy Griffiths. Author of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy introduces his funniest, most thrills and spills new adventure series.
Find out all about Andy Griffiths’ new series, Adventures Unlimited, and much more, from one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. The event has been made possible […]
[ August 3, 2024 to August 4, 2024. ]
Science Alive! is back at the Adelaide Showground in 2024 with all kinds of awesome. Enjoy a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influence our everyday lives.
With lots of exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular science shows and performances for […]
Creating the building blocks for young conservationists: Zoos launch Eco Detectives in Minecraft Education.
An innovative collaboration between zoos across Australia and New Zealand, Microsoft AUS/NZ, and expert game developers Team Workbench in Amsterdam has resulted in Eco Detectives, a Minecraft computer game. This game empowers students to act as conservationists in their local ecosystems using […]
Winter Weekends. Warm by the fire. Chill to the music.
Add a little heat to your Friday and Saturday nights in Adelaide this winter at Winter Weekends in the city. Indulge in delicious food and wine from city restaurants, soak up live entertainment and warm up in front of toasty fire pits.
Make the most of Winter […]
Make a difference to Australian kids in emergency care this winter by donating new, warm and comfy pyjamas.
Imagine being a child and suddenly finding yourself in an unfamiliar place, away from everything you know and love. For many children entering emergency care, this scenario is a harsh reality. Amid such upheaval, something as simple as […]
Your Guide to Adelaide’s Best Hot Chocolates
There’s nothing like a rich, smooth, chocolatey hot chocolate, particularly in the middle of Winter. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places where you can go and enjoy a nice hot chocolate and maybe indulge in a little treat on the side.
Where to go for […]
[ June 1, 2024 to August 24, 2024. ] [caption id="attachment_197057" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Luke Jones[/caption]
A treasure trove of toys will be on display for the young and the young at heart at The David Roche Foundation House Museum in North Adelaide.
Before smartphones and video games were a phenomenon, children worldwide were captivated by tin toys, wooden trucks and paper planes. Now, visitors […]
Top Family Friendly things to do this Winter with Kids in Adelaide
As we head into the cold winter months, having to survive chilly nights and rainy days with little ones can be a challenge! However, just because the sun isn’t shining it doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to see and do around Adelaide.
Adelaide’s milder climate […]
[ June 16, 2024; July 18, 2024 to July 21, 2024. August 18, 2024; September 15, 2024; October 20, 2024; November 17, 2024; ]
Heritage on Sunday – Family Friendly Events at the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum.
Managed and maintained by theTea Tree Gully Branch of the National Trust of South Australia, the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum holds family friendly public openings on the third Sunday of the month.
The Highercombe Hotel, a prominent landmark in the historic township […]
[ August 17, 2024 to August 20, 2024. ]
Play School Live In Concert – Let’s Play Together
Play School, Australia’s much loved television program is heading on a national concert tour with a brand new show “Let’s Play Together”. Play School Live in Concert will return to Adelaide from 17 to 20 August 2024 with all your favourite toys, songs and games.
The brand new […]
[ June 2, 2024; August 4, 2024; October 6, 2024; December 1, 2024; ]
Start Art Book Club – An Art And Literature Adventure for Kids
Engage, explore and experience art and writing with storyteller extraordinaire, Helen Lawry at the Start Art Book Club.
Presented by the State Library of South Australia and the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA). The recommended age for those taking part is 8 to 13 […]
Parties at TreeClimb Adelaide & Kuitpo Forest
TreeClimb Adelaide and Kuitpo Forest now offer a range of party packages for your next celebration: the TreeClimb Party Package and the DIY Birthday Option.
TreeClimb Party Packages are designed for ultimate fun and convenience. Available only on weekends and school holidays. Must book at least 7 days in advance. […]
[ May 12, 2024; June 16, 2024; July 14, 2024; August 11, 2024; September 8, 2024; October 6, 2024; November 3, 2024; December 7, 2024; ]
Gathered brings you a pop up version of their design market with ‘Market in the Mall’ in partnership with Rundle Mall, South Australia’s premier shopping destination.
Gathered Design Market brings their unique market atmosphere to Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall for regular pop-up Sunday Markets. Drop by on one of the dates below between 9am […]
POP Market in Hahndorf aims to bring you the best of South Australian small businesses and their beautiful handmade products. You can expect to find homewares, gifts, home produce, jewellery and more.
POP Market runs Sundays and some Saturdays from 11am- 4pm in the Hahndorf Memorial Institute. It is filled with small businesses and people with […]
[ July 6, 2024 to July 7, 2024. July 9, 2024 to July 14, 2024. July 16, 2024 to July 21, 2024. July 27, 2024; August 3, 2024; August 10, 2024; ]
Superluminal by Patch Theatre – Illuminate Adelaide 2024
Art and science converge at the world premiere of Superluminal, a family-friendly interactive installation from award-winning Patch Theatre that will spark wonder in the inquiring minds of children aged 4 to 8 at the South Australian Museum.
Guided by performers, children are invited into the action to explore light, […]
Book your Winter Staycation at The Retreat West Beach Parks.
The Retreat at West Beach Parks has self-contained shacks and plenty of family friendly amenities to keep kids entertained throughout your stay. Relax as a family and enjoy the gorgeous heated swimming pool with water slides and poolside cabanas.
Kids can jump to their hearts content on […]
Top Museums to Visit with Kids in South Australia
Museums offer a world of wonder and discovery for kids. Many museums have interactive displays or exhibitions that allow kids to engage with history, science and culture in a fun and engaging way.
In Adelaide, you’ll find a great range of museums to suit all interests; uncover the […]
The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as early as April.
Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide is the majestic southern Fleurieu Peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the annual return of Southern Right whales to our coastline.
It’s a wonderful experience […]
