Yayoi Kusama: THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS Magical Infinity Room Review
Described as ‘the world’s most popular artist’, Yayoi Kusama (Japan, b. 1929) is best known for her immersive polka-dot and mirror installations. Her work is showing in Adelaide at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 1 April 2022.
Review by Claire […]
[ April 3, 2022; April 10, 2022; ]
Free Come and Try Days at the Kensington Cardinals Junior Aussie Rules Football Club
The Kensington Cardinals are a newly established Aussie Rules junior footy club with opportunities for boys and girls to join a team in 2022.
The Kensington Cardinals Junior Football Club has fielded an under 8 football team in the SANFL Juniors competition for […]
[ April 10, 2022; ]
Seymour College Free Family Friendly Street Fair
Seymour College in Glen Osmond invite you to their family friendly Street Fair on Sunday 10 April 2022
Held along McMahon Drive and on The Mitchell Oval, Seymour College will play host to an array of family friendly activities, including show rides, arts and crafts, entertainment, live music and much […]
[ April 9, 2022; ]
Family Fun Day at Storybook Walk to Introduce Fancy Pants
Go along to Storybook Walk in Thalassa Park as a new sculpture celebrating “Fancy Pants” written by Kelly Hibbert and illustrated by Amanda Graham is unveiled.
Sally Wickes has applied her talent to create a wonderful sculptural piece about Fancy Pants. As well as meeting Dingo and […]
[ April 8, 2022; ]
FREE Outdoor Movie Night – Paw Patrol The Movie
Go along just before the cold weather sets in for a free screening of the popular family friendly film, Paw Patrol The Movie, on the big screen at Hanson Reserve, Tusmore Park.
Hosted by Burnside Community Centres, this free movie event is BYO for picnic rugs, blankets and […]
The State Library of South Australia – Review of the Mortlock Wing in Adelaide
If you haven’t experienced the State Library of SA Mortlock Wing, then put it on your list for the next time you’re exploring the Adelaide CBD. It is definitely worth the visit.
by Brooke Hendry
The Mortlock Wing would have to be the most […]
[ 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 […]
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 […]
[ March 12, 2022; ]
Get Stoked! Yorketown
Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are back on the Yorke Peninsula and ready to Get Stoked!
Go along for a day of good tunes and fun times at Yorketown BMX Track located on Stansbury Road on Saturday 12 March from 11am until 3pm. The event includes FREE riding demos and bikes to come and try. […]
[ April 1, 2022 to April 3, 2022. April 10, 2022; ]
Westival – Family Friendly Festival
Sugar, Spice and all things nice at Lockleys Oval this April with open air cinema, music, delicious food and free fun for the kids! A new community festival in Adelaide’s west is launching in April with an amazing program of FREE family entertainment over two brilliant weekends.
Whether you’re a fan of […]
Festival Plaza Precinct – Adelaide’s new heart of entertainment to meet, indulge, play and enjoy day or night.
Completely free to enter, the plaza is a fantastic open space with lots of family-friendly facilities including bench seating, lawn areas, shade structures and a fabulous water play area.
Enjoy the serenity as the ground comes to life […]
[ March 4, 2022 to March 5, 2022. March 11, 2022 to March 12, 2022. ]
Twilight Fringe on O’Connell 2022
Free family fun at Twilight Fringe on O’Connell in North Adelaide.
From 5pm till late, enjoy a free program of live music, performances, and movie screenings as Eighty Eight O’Connell transforms into an open air Fringe venue. Make the most of your time on O’Connell Street and enjoy a bite to eat […]
[ February 11, 2022 to March 11, 2022. ]
How Ya Glowing?
Experience the Festival Theatre in Adelaide like never before.
The newly renovated Festival Theatre opened to the public on the 11 February 2022 and each night from sunset until midnight you can view the rejuvenated and iconic Festival Theatre roof ‘shell’ touched by colour and movement in this glowing light installation.
The Adelaide Festival Centre […]
[ March 12, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Enjoy free family festivities at Play in the Plaza
To celebrate the opening of the much anticipated Festival Plaza and the exciting new Children’s Artspace, the Adelaide Festival Centre is hosting a long weekend jam-packed full of fun and free family friendly activities.
Activities:
Bowerbird Markets
Kidtrepreneur Markets
Roving entertainment including dance and theatre groups
DJs
Mini […]
[ June 3, 2022 to July 2, 2022. ]
Illuminate Adelaide: In Depth
Illuminate Adelaide: In Depth will be lighting up the Renmark riverbank from 3 June – 2 July 2022.
In Depth is a large-scale multimedia event responsive to the Murray river, its history and the community of Renmark. Projection, sound and lighting transform the river and banks after dark as the local habitat is […]
Inclusive Pickeball-Tennis Program
A free, fun and engaging introduction to racquet sports for all ages and abilities.
One Culture Support Services, Inclusive Clubs Australia, Pickleball SA, Tennis SA and ORSR have partnered to provide a new program for people to learn racquet sports in South Australia using Pickleball as a pathway to Tennis.
They aim to support people […]
[ January 31, 2022 to March 2, 2022. ]
Questacon’s Interactive Exhibits at Salisbury Community Hub
Questacon’s travelling exhibition Earth Quest, Outer Space to Inner Earth, takes visitors on a voyage from the outer limits of the Milky Way galaxy to the very centre of Earth.
Held at the Salisbury Community Hub, the exhibition is aimed at kids aged 8 to 12 years but can be […]
New Wetland & Walking Track at Kensington Wama/Kensington Gardens Reserve
The new Wetland project is now open to explore, along with the new Nature Play Space and Kaurna Reflection Area, at Kensington Wama/Kensington Gardens Reserve.
The Kensington Gardens Reserve Project, located in the south-east corner of Kensington Wama/Kensington Gardens Reserve, was officially opened by Premier Steven Marshall on […]
Nature Themed Playground at Harbour Town Adelaide
Harbour Town’s nature themed playground opened in October 2021 and is the perfect spot for kids to stop and play after shopping at the premium outlet stores.
Suitable for all young adventurers, the playground is fully undercover, with toilets located nearby. Kids can explore the wooden climbing equipment complete with […]
[ January 14, 2022; January 21, 2022; ]
Free Outdoor Cinema in Prospect
This summer, the BIG screen is back in Prospect with FREE Friday night movies.
The free outdoor cinema you know and love is back for 2021/22, with a new location and new movies. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated – just a free movie screening on a summer’s Friday night for the whole family.
Find […]
Along the River: Karrawirra Parri (Redgum Forest River)
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invite families to connect, discover and engage with nature along the river.
Available to download for free, the Along the River brochure encourages you, your friends and family to spend more time in nature whilst improving your wellbeing, knowledge and understanding […]
[ January 21, 2022; January 22, 2022; ]
Civic Park Movies 2022
Civic Park Movies is a free outdoor cinema experience at Civic Park, Modbury and a great way to spend a night with family and friends.
This season they are hosting a movies weekend in January, so you can enjoy a movie on the Friday and/or Saturday night. There will be delicious food vendors […]
[ March 9, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Cupid’s Koi Garden
The world’s first inflatable fountain is brought to you by ENESS, the creators of Airship Orchestra, a hit of Illuminate Adelaide.
You’re cruising past familiar hardware shops and fast-food outlets when suddenly, wha…? A gigantic cupid surrounded by 10 oversized goldfish in mock terrazzo ponds? Have the good burghers of Mount Barker District Council […]
[ January 8, 2022 to January 22, 2022. ]
Pop Up Wheel Park in Felixstow
A dedicated wheel park is popping up in Felixstow during the January school holidays.
Take along your favourite set of wheels, be it a bike, scooter or skates, and enjoy a fun and free day out thanks to the Norwood, Payneham & St Peters council.
Located at 69 Briar Rd, Felixstow, don’t […]
Adelaide Park Lands Trail
The Adelaide Park Lands Trail is a 19.5km loop around the city that families can explore by foot or on bikes.
The City of Adelaide is surrounded by beautiful park lands and there is a family friendly trail 19.5km long that loops right around the city. You can choose to explore all […]
[ December 8, 2021 to December 24, 2021. ]
Call Santa FREE from Telstra Payphones
You’ll be able to reach Santa from any Telstra payphone by simply dialling #HO HO HO (#46 46 46) right up until he starts packing the sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Connecting with each other at Christmas is always important, especially after a year where many have spent time isolated from friends […]
[ December 17, 2021 to December 18, 2021. ]
Christmas at Twilight – Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga Adelaide
Have fun by the fountain with Bamboozled Productions and enjoy comedy, circus, music and food.
There’ll be plenty of fun for the kids, yummy food and drinks over the weekend of 17 and 18 December at this free festival. From 6pm until 10pm Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga will be lit up with […]
[ December 3, 2021 to December 24, 2021. ]
Norwood Christmas Augmented Reality Animations
Santa and his friends are back for some more augmented reality fun on The Parade in Norwood in 2021.
Santa and his friends might be isolating at the North Pole this Christmas, but they’ve made a special visit to The Parade. Using the magic of technology, bring Santa and his friends to […]
Christmas Lights with Selfie Angel Wings
See a bright Christmas light display at 4 Stacey Court, Munno Para West.
The house includes 7500 lights programmed to music and visitors can get a photo in front of the giant Angel Wings while they are there. Families can enjoy the colourful light shows plus there is also a snow […]
Best ideas for a day of FREE family fun in the city.
If you are planning a day in the city of Adelaide with kids and are looking for some family adventures, there are plenty of things to do for free. From fabulous nature playspaces, beautiful parks and gardens to BMX bike tracks, galleries and museums, […]
