Semaphore Steam Train – fun family friendly train ride from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and back.
The Semaphore train will be running EVERY day of the school holidays from Thursday 26 December 2024 to Monday 27 January 2025 inclusive.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is an enjoyable 30 minute, four kilometre return journey travelling along […]
[ December 7, 2024; December 21, 2024; February 8, 2025; February 15, 2025; February 21, 2025 to February 22, 2025. March 1, 2025; March 8, 2025; March 15, 2025; March 22, 2025; ]
The Ebenezer Night Markets are back for another Summer season in Adelaide’s East End.
The Ebenezer Night Markets are held over 10 nights during the warmer months in Ebenezer Place, one of Adelaide’s most charming and unique laneways which connects with the iconic east end of Rundle Street.
With the aid of outdoor lighting, casual dining areas […]
[ December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025. ]
Summer School Holiday Guide South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the Spring school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport. This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy […]
Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries
The 2024/2025 strawberry picking season has commenced at Beerenberg Family Farm. The season normally starts in November but this year’s warmer weather has given the strawberries an early start with sweet, juicy strawberries ready for picking. Always check the Beerenberg website before visiting to make sure the strawberry […]
[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]
[ October 5, 2024 to October 6, 2024. ]
The 2024 Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the long weekend in October at the Torrens Parade Ground.
This year, there will be over 25 local and and interstate dealers buying, selling, and providing valuations. The Royal Australian Mint will also be in attendance. Entry to the expo is via a gold […]
[ October 4, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Music Festival is back and celebrating a huge milestone this year—its 20th Anniversary with a stellar lineup to mark the occasion.
As one of Adelaide’s premier Alt-Country, Roots, and Blues festivals, this event promises to be bigger and better than ever, returning to the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve, (the first time in 6 […]
[ September 27, 2024 to April 29, 2025. ]
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden from 27 September 2024 until 29 April 2024. It’s FREE to see during the day!
Chihuly’s Garden Cycle exhibition is now open at Adelaide Botanic Garden. Seattle-based Dale Chihuly, the world’s most celebrated contemporary glass artist, has selected the picturesque Adelaide Botanic Garden as the […]
Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide – Season Opening Dates.
As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, you will find most of Adelaide’s public outdoor swimming pools are open from September or October through to late March or April. Many will be open in time for the Spring school holidays.
Below you will find […]
Free Community Water Park – Moonta Bay’s Splash Town
Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open to the public, situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park. Each season it generally opens on the October long weekend, just in time for the Spring school holidays. […]
[ October 6, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is celebrating 18 years of supporting South Australian farmers and producers.
Go along to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on the Sunday of the October long weekend and help them celebrate their 18th birthday.
To celebrate this milestone they are inviting you to join them on Sunday, 6 October 2024 for a […]
[ October 6, 2024; ]
Enjoy Paella In The Park on the October long weekend in Adelaide.
The Victoria Park Social Club presents Paella in the Park featuring Tapas, Paella, Spanish pizza, Sangria and Churros. Kids options will be available and DJ’s will be playing tunes all afternoon. There is lots of room for kids to play outside and run around […]
[ October 3, 2024; October 11, 2024; October 20, 2024; October 25, 2024; November 10, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 8, 2024; December 14, 2024; December 24, 2024; December 28, 2024; January 4, 2025; January 13, 2025; January 26, 2025; January 31, 2025; ]
Adelaide 36ers – NBL25 Basketball Home Games in 2024
Gear up to enjoy the rush of NBL25 with the Adelaide 36ers and experience the energy of home games at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Catch all the action and unforgettable moments, live, and support your favourite team as they defend Brett Maher Court. Take your friends and family […]
[ October 5, 2024; ]
100th Melrose Show – ‘Picnic Show of the North’.
The Mt. Remarkable Agricultural Society Inc’s annual Melrose Show is on the Saturday of the October long weekend.
Held at Dorrington Park, approx. 1km north of Melrose, the show is a fun day out for the entire family with entertainment such as side show alley, horses in […]
[ August 31, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August until 3 November 2024.
Currently in its 21st year, the competition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea through photography.
See nature […]
[ October 7, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair returns in 2024 to showcase a brilliant range of comics, toys, LEGO® and other pop culture items.
Held on the long weekend in October, there are also tons of other great things to do at the fair including video games, pop vinyls and books as well as local comic book […]
[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Nature Festival 2024
Nature Festival returns with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia in art, adventure, music, food, wine, wellbeing, and Aboriginal culture. This includes fun family-friendly events, designed to connect you with nature.
This year the festival explores the theme of Awe, with an emphasis on moments small and large that captivate […]
[ October 5, 2024; ]
Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show is back on the October long weekend.
Enjoy a wealth of attractions at the 142nd ‘Yank Show’.
Entertainment at this country show includes a shearing shed stage, shearing demonstrations, Hack & Hunter and show-jumping events, live music and machinery displays. There will be show rides and sideshow attractions, hands on […]
The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park will be back at West Beach Parks in Adelaide this Summer with all your favourite inflatable water slides offering family fun for everyone!
Get ready Adelaide! The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park will be back at West Beach Parks from 30 November 2024 until 30 March 2025* – open all […]
[ August 3, 2024; August 5, 2024; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds 2024 Netball Season – be there as your Adelaide Thunderbirds take to the court in the world’s best national netball competition – Suncorp Super Netball.
After winning their first national league trophy since 2013 in 2023, the Thunderbirds return to take on the 2024 Suncorp Super Netball season. They’re set for a blockbuster Round […]
[ October 5, 2024; ]
The inaugural Festival of Halloween will make its spooktacular debut at the Waterside Workers Hall in Port Adelaide.
Transforming the historic hall into a haunted haven for Halloween fans, the festival is designed to be a family-friendly event, ensuring that everyone, from the youngest trick-or-treaters to the most dedicated Halloween fans, has a memorable experience.
Organised by […]
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 […]
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 7, 2024 to June 9, 2024. ]
Join Victoria Park Social Club on the June long weekend to celebrate all that is Italian.
Enjoy a Carnivale atmosphere from Friday through to Sunday at Victoria Park with live music, fire pits and an outdoor heated marquee. The Carnivale menu will include pizza, pasta and porchetta, plus drinks specials.
A family friendly dinner is planned for […]
[ June 10, 2024; ]
Coastal Sounds returns to Adelaide’s coast on Monday 10 June 2024.
Discover music, art and dance events at 11 locations along 13km of coast – from West Beach to Semaphore on the Monday of the June long weekend. This year’s festival is expected to be bigger than previous years with 26 live music performances, art experiences, […]
[ June 7, 2024 to June 10, 2024. ]
The Melrose Community invites you to Melrose for four days of mountain biking, food, music and family-friendly fun over the June long weekend at the Melrose Fat Tyre Festival.
The Melrose Fat Tyre Festival is all about bringing the family to the gateway of the Flinders Ranges for the June long weekend for food, music, entertainment, […]
[ 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 […]
[ June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. ]
Victor Harbor’s Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and an opportunity to share the passion the Victor Harbor and Fleurieu community has for the protection and preservation of their coastal landscapes and marine environment.
The Victor Harbor Winter WhaleFest program features thoughtfully curated events for […]
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 […]
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 […]
