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Road Safety Centre at West Beach Parks

SAPOL Road Safety Centre – Mock Roadway | West Beach | Review

Featuring mini traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and even a roundabout, the mock roadway at the SA Police Road Safety Centre is the perfect place for kids to practice their riding skills while learning about road safety at the same time.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
The centre was opened at West Beach in 2024 and replaces the previous […]

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Secondhand Bike Sale | Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc. | 1 Feb 2025

[ February 1, 2025; ]
Lighthouse Youth Projects Second-hand BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Bike Sale & Sausage Sizzle Day.
Looking for a new to you bicycle? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are holding their final bicycle sale for 2024 at their location in Port Adelaide on Saturday 1 February 2025 where you can BUY ONE SECONDHAND BIKE and GET ONE FREE […]

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Playground Upgrade | BIG4 West Beach Parks | Review

The upgraded playground at BIG4 West Beach is an adventure-lovers dream!
Review by Adaire Prosser
West Beach Parks spans 1.2 kilometres of Adelaide coastline and is a family favourite activity and accommodation hub. In 2023, a multimillion dollar upgrade went into BIG4 and The Retreat at West Beach Parks. Part of this upgrade saw the main playground […]

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February Edition: Top 10 Events in Adelaide for Families

Discover the best things to see and do this month for families & kids in Adelaide – February Edition.
It may be the tail end of summer, but we can still expect long, sunny days and plenty of fun ahead with festival season starting and ‘mad March’ just around the corner!
February sees the opening of the […]

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Adelaide Gaol Self-guided Tour for Families | Review

Discover the rich history of Adelaide Gaol, at your own pace, anytime between 10am and 4pm daily. Plus, check out its brand new Mugshot Canteen.
Review by Carla Caruso
The Adelaide Gaol is a hidden gem – and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 184 years!
Did you know that you can book a self-guided tour there, […]

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Ready Steady Go Kids Multi-Sport Program | 2025

Ready Steady Go Kids is back for 2025!
Australia’s largest multisport program for preschoolers (1.5-6yo) is back for a new term to “kick” off the new year.  The Ready Steady Go Kids program is a physio-designed program and teaches the fundamentals of 10 different sports and develops essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. 
Ready Steady […]

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OZ-E KARTS | Electric Go Karts | Review

OZ-E KARTS – Electric Go Karts | Play & Go Review
If you’ve got older kids who love some real life Mario Kart action, then go karting brings all the fun. Ditch the video games for a while to get behind a real steering wheel with some fast driving.
We visited OZ-E KARTS – the home of […]

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Adelaide to Mildura Road Trip | More Things to Do in Mildura, Victoria

From swan-inspired paddle boats to a riverside winery, there’s oodles to enjoy in this regional city, just across the border.
Review by Carla Caruso
Mildura is almost an honorary South Australian locale – its closest capital city is Adelaide. Although, it’s actually situated, along the River Murray, in northwest Victoria.
The regional city is a bit over four […]

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The Watershed Café | Greenfields Wetlands, Mawson Lakes | Review

Tuck into contemporary, seasonal food while soaking up wetland views at this unique restaurant. 
Review by Carla Caruso
There’s nothing like a house, or an eatery, with a view. And The Watershed Function Centre & Café at Mawson Lakes certainly has this, and more.
The café is located uniquely within the serene Greenfields Wetlands – a 114-hectare, constructed […]

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Willunga Jubilee Rose Garden Playground | Willunga | Review

The Willunga Jubilee Rose Garden boasts a large open space with plenty to keep kids of all ages and abilities busy.
Review by Adaire Prosser
In the heart of Willunga, the Jubilee Rose Garden is a wide open reserve that has not one, but two playgrounds in addition to a BMX track and skate park. There is […]

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Witton Bluff Base Trail Boardwalk | Port Noarlunga | Review

Stage one of the Witton Bluff Base Trail is now open, with a new boardwalk accessible from Port Noarlunga. From mid-2025, the 1.1km shared-use trail will fully connect the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach.
Review by Carla Caruso
Port Noarlunga has that special holiday vibe, which makes you feel like you’re hours from the city […]

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The Square at West Beach Parks

The Square | West Beach Parks | Review

There are some playgrounds that will remain a hive of community activity long after the ‘newness’ has worn off and The Square at West Beach Parks is bound to be one of them.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
This once vacant land underwent a $2.9 million facelift, courtesy of West Beach Parks and the State Government’s Planning and […]

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LIV Golf Adelaide | 14-16 Feb 2025

[ February 14, 2025 to February 16, 2025. ]
LIV Golf Adelaide – Fun for the whole family
LIV Golf returns to Adelaide February 14-16, and it’s more exciting than ever, for kids and grown-ups alike. Kick off the Adelaide festival season at the Grange Golf Course with a mix of world class golf, live concerts and family fun. Best of all, kids under 12 […]

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A Day On The Green – Your Summer Of Music | Barossa Valley

[ December 7, 2024; January 10, 2025; February 2, 2025; March 21, 2025; ]
A Day On The Green – Your Summer Of Music – Launches its 24th Season in South Australia in 2024/25.
A day on the green, Australia’s favourite outdoor winery concert event, is back – kicking off its 24th season in November 2024 at Peter Lehmann Wines in South Australia’s stunning Barossa Valley.  Experience the magic of […]

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City of West Torrens Summer Festival

Summer Festival 2025 | City of West Torrens

[ January 11, 2025; January 17, 2025 to January 18, 2025. January 25, 2025; February 1, 2025; February 8, 2025; ]
Welcome to Summer Festival 2025!
The 2025 City of West Torrens Summer Festival program kicks off on Saturday 11 January, with 6 family-friendly events.
Whether you’re looking to relax with the smooth tunes of local musicians or run wild with the free entertainment on offer, Summer Festival has something for everyone in the family.
This year you can […]

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