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Here’s to Strength | Community Wellness Hub l Aldinga | Review

Here’s to Strength All Day Cafe and Wellness Hub in Aldinga.
Self-care, fresh air, babycinos and bunnies… there is lots to love about Here’s to Strength all day café.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Situated on Old Coach Road in Aldinga, Here’s to Strength is a Community Wellness Hub founded by CEO Elise Riannen. Winning Best Health and Wellness […]

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Wakefield Reserve l Morphett Vale l Review

Wakefield Reserve in Morphett Vale has had a fabulous upgrade, thanks to The City of Onkaparinga’s community engagement initiative.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Wakefield Reserve is situated on Acre Avenue in Morphett Vale, not far from Southgate Plaza Shopping Centre. It is spread out over a large area, with two separate playgrounds that are connected by a […]

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The Big Rocking Horse, Toy Factory & Wildlife Park | Gumeracha | Review

In the Adelaide Hills you will find Gumeracha’s Big Rocking Horse, Toy Factory & Wildlife Park.
Situated in the pretty town of Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills and only 40 minutes from Adelaide you will find Australia’s number one ‘Big Aussie Icon’ The Big Rocking Horse, as judged by wotif.com.au.  Standing out for all to see in red and […]

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The Stage Shop l School Holiday Workshop l Review

Discover The Stage Shop on Sir Donald Bradman Drive in Adelaide.
Magical, ethereal, beautiful and inspiring… these are the words that will come to mind as you walk through the doors of The Stage Shop.
Review by Jo Parkinson
So much more than your typical dancewear store, this place is more of an experience as you find the […]

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Flagstaff Hotel l Indoor Playground & Kids Eat Free l Review

Flagstaff Hotel in Darlington offers family friendly dining, an indoor playground and kids eat free deals.
We love taking the family out for dinner, and we love it even more when the kids are entertained! The Flagstaff Hotel has a new indoor playground and it’s super fun to explore. And as an added bonus, Kids Eat […]

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Fleurieu Cherries Farm l Pages Flat l Review

Discover Fleurieu Cherries at Pages Flat, South Australia.
A visit to the fabulous Fleurieu Cherries farm is a fun and relaxing way to spend a Sunday with family and friends. They have cool play areas for kids, a cute bar and café but the best part… the most delicious and freshest cherry ice-cream you will ever […]

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TGI Fridays – Family Friendly Restaurant | Kids Eat Free | Marion | Review

A visit to TGI Fridays in Marion – a family friendly restaurant where Kids Eat Free*!
If the sound of chicken wings, ribs, hand crafted burgers, sizzling fajita towers and fresh salads gets your tastebuds tingling, then it’s time to grab a table at TGI Fridays. Plus, they have one of the most impressive cocktail menus […]

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Christies Beach Hotel | Family Friendly Dining | Review

Christies Beach Hotel | Family Friendly Dining | Review
Sometimes it can be hard to take the family out for lunch or dinner, especially when kids complain that they are bored or don’t want to sit still! We have found the solution for a family friendly mealtime, at the fabulous Christies Beach Hotel.
Review By Jo Parkinson
Situated […]

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Elmo’s Circus Dream l Sesame Street Circus Tour Review

Elmo’s Circus Dream at the Norwood Concert Hall
Young children’s dreams will come true, as they delight in this dazzling, colourful and entertaining extravaganza!
Review By Jo Parkinson
Roll up, roll up! Join Elmo and his furry friends as they follow their dreams to find their hidden talent and join the circus. Showtime Attractions presents their new show, […]

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Fringe For Kids l Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review

Fringe For Kids: Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars – If there’s only one show you’re going to take the kids to at the Fringe, make it this one!
Review by Jo Parkinson
‘Fringe for Kids’ is a jam-packed hour showcasing a variety of the very best acts for our younger Fringe fans.
Featuring acts such as acrobatics, […]

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@Lenswood l Pick Your Own Apples Adelaide Hills | All You Need to Know

@Lenswood Pick Your Own Apples, Adelaide Hills, Review
**Editors update: 25 April 2024 – APPLE SEASON ENDED FOR 2024 
By Jo Parkinson & Claire Davill
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away… so now is the perfect time to go apple picking in the Adelaide Hills and experience a fun day out @Lenswood Pick Your […]

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Kaboom! l Adelaide Fringe 2024 I Review

Kaboom! : Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for Kaboom! It will blow your mind with cool chemistry and exceptional experiments.
Review By Jo Parkinson
What do you get when you mix crazy chemistry with fun and humour? Kaboom!
Magnus D. Magnus is a self-confessed ADHD, no PhD, fan of science and his new show is set to […]

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Signor Baffo l Adelaide Fringe 2024 l Review

Signor Baffo Fringe Show: Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You’re in for a ‘laugh-o’ with Signor Baffo, his clever culinary comedy will have you genuinely smiling from start to finish! Highly recommended!
Review by Jo Parkinson
When Chef Signor Figaro’s fancy restaurant is left in the hands of bumbling Head of Washing Up, Signor Baffo, it’s easy to see […]

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78-Storey Treehouse Adelaide Festival Centre

The 78-Storey Treehouse l Adelaide Review | Jan 2024

The 78-Storey Treehouse l Adelaide Review
Whether you are familiar with the ‘Treehouse’ series of books or not, you are sure to enjoy seeing ‘The 78-Storey Treehouse’ come to life on stage at the Dunstan Playhouse.
Review by Jo Parkinson
CDP Kids presents this wild, outrageous and hilarious story in a jam-packed hour that keeps everyone entertained from […]

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Junior Keeper Experience l Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary l Review

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]

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Everard Park Reserve and Playground l Review

Everard Park Reserve and Playground
This park is a hidden gem, and it’s situated just off Anzac Highway.
Review by Jo Parkinson
The City of Unley’s Everard Park reserve and playground is a cute, clean, and well-maintained little park that has it all. It has excellent play equipment, lots of shade, BBQ facilities, and our two favourite things; […]

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ZOOOM l Patch Theatre l Review 2023

ZOOOM by Patch Theatre | Review
Review by Jo Parkinson
Patch Theatre presents ‘ZOOOM’, a story of a lost star, and the journey to help it find its way home.
ZOOOM provokes a sense of wonder, illuminates imaginations and awakens the inner child in all of us.

The Show
After 11 weeks touring sell-out shows in the USA and Canada, […]

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Mick O’Shea’s Hotel l Kids Eat Free | Review

Kids Eat Free at the Mick O’Shea’s Hotel in Hackham.
If you want to take the family out for dinner without blowing the budget, head to Mick O’Shea’s Hotel and take advantage of their kids eat free deals.
Review By Jo Parkinson
Situated on Main South Road at Hackham, Mick O’Shea’s Hotel has loads of character, and is […]

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Battunga Park and Playground | Meadows | Adelaide Hills

Battunga Park at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills has two great playgrounds to keep kids of all ages busy, plus expansive grassy areas for kids to run around on. 
Review by Jo Parkinson
The beautiful trees in the park provide plenty of lovely cool shade during the warmer months and spectacular autumn colours once the weather starts […]

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The Fairy Party at The Moseley l Review

The Fairy Party at The Moseley – April School Holidays Review
By Jo Parkinson
There were plenty of sparkles, magic, dancing, and fun to be had at The Fairy Party!
Held in a private upstairs function area at The Moseley in Glenelg, The Fairy Party was a lovely way to spend a morning during the school holidays. The […]

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The Best Of Kids Fringe | Adelaide Fringe | Review

The Best of Kids Fringe: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for family fun at the fringe, all in one fabulous variety show!
Review by Jo Parkinson
If you are not sure what to take the kids to this Fringe, look no further! The Best of Kids Fringe show is playing in Gluttony and is exactly what […]

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The Cool Mum | Adelaide Fringe | Review

The Cool Mum: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for a ‘lit’ show. Parents of tweens, teens and beyond, this is one show you don’t want to miss!
Review by Jo Parkinson
If you still associate floss with teeth and tik-tok with clocks, prepare to be schooled on how to be cool with self-proclaimed ‘MILF’, Jo […]

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Hard Quiz Live – Hosted By Tom Gleeson | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Hard Quiz Live – Hosted by Tom Gleeson: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for professional roasting at its finest!
Review by Jo Parkinson
Strap yourselves in and prepare for an hour of absolute roasting as Tom Gleeson hosts at his comedic best. Tom’s quick wit and outrageous acting skills have the audience in stitches the […]

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Musical Theatre Camp l Pelican Productions | Review

Pelican Productions Musical Theatre Camp – We’re All Made of Stars
Review by Jo Parkinson
When Pelican Productions named their latest show ‘We’re all made of stars’ they certainly chose well. There were some absolute superstars on display, with promising futures in musical theatre.
We were lucky enough to attend one of the seven performances held at Westminster College, and […]

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Fox Creek Wines Summer Series l McLaren Vale l Review

Fox Creek Wines Summer Series.
Review by Jo Parkinson
What better way to spend your Summer than with a free outdoor cinema, live music, kids holiday workshops, food, and wine? Look no further than Fox Creek Wine’s Summer Series, it’s a whole lot of fun for the whole family!
Fox Creek Wines is situated on Malpas Rd, between […]

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McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre l Review

McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitors Centre, Cafe and Play Space.
Don’t be fooled by the name… McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre is so much more than a place for tourists. With its cute kitchen garden café, art gallery, awesome nature playground and yummy gin tasting, this is one spot that you need to […]

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Disney’s Frozen JR l Adelaide Youth Theatre | Review

Adelaide Youth Theatre presents Frozen JR
Review by Jo Parkinson
Frozen JRs impressive display of young, local talent wowed audiences with a brilliant, high-quality production that deserves 5 stars!
Adelaide Youth Theatre recently staged the musical, Frozen JR, at Influencers Theatre in Paradise. Directed by Taylor Tran, the show was a condensed, one hour version based on the […]

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Land of the Lemurs | Monarto Safari Park l Review

Land of the Lemurs Animal Experience at Monarto Safari Park
Review By Jo Parkinson
When you hear the word ‘lemur’, many of us picture cute, furry creatures dancing to the song ‘I like to move it’ in the movie Madagascar. Well, it’s time to see lemurs in a whole new light, with the Land of the Lemurs […]

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie | Review

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie Review
Review By Jo Parkinson
Matilda the Musical’s catchy tunes and clever lyrics will inspire imaginations, capture hearts and remind us that bravery is the biggest superpower of all.
Matilda The Musical has been an incredible success on Broadway and all over the world and it has now been tuned into a […]

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Pick Your Own Strawberries at Harvest the Fleurieu l Review

Pick Your Own Strawberries at Harvest the Fleurieu in Mt Compass.
Review by Jo Parkinson
There’s nothing quite like the delicious taste and sweet smell of freshly picked strawberries. And there’s no better way to experience this, than by spending a day at Harvest the Fleurieu strawberry farm in Mt Compass.

Located in Mount Compass, Harvest the Fleurieu […]

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