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Best Hot Chocolates Around Adelaide

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.
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Top Things To Do in Adelaide for Families This Winter

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 […]

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Italian Winter Festival | Victoria Park | 7-9 Jun 2024

[ 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 […]

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Coastal Sounds | Free Live Music | 10 Jun 2024

[ 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, […]

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Melrose Fat Tyre Festival | 7-10 Jun 2024

[ 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, […]

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The Salvation Army City Kids Day | Let the Games Begin | 10 Jun 2024

[ June 10, 2024; ]
Join the Adelaide City Salvation Army City Kids Day on the Monday of the June long weekend for a fun packed, olympic themed day out (contains Christian content). 
To attend this free event simply register a ticket via the link below. 

City Kids is the Children’s Ministry of the church. On Sundays City Kids has an interactive […]

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Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 1-30 Jun 2024

[ 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 […]

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The Retreat at West Beach Parks | Winter Staycations 2024

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 […]

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Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October

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 […]

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Adelaide Model Railway Show | Angle Park | 8-10 Jun 2024

[ June 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Model Railway Show – June Long Weekend
Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for the children.
The annual Adelaide Model Railway Show is presented […]

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Plummers Pick Your Own Apples | Adelaide Hills

[ April 13, 2024 to April 14, 2024. April 20, 2024 to April 21, 2024. April 25, 2024; April 27, 2024 to April 28, 2024. May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own. Experience the last weekend of the current apple picking season on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May 2024.
Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and crunchy Pink Lady apples fresh […]

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Semaphore Steam Train Rides | October – April

Semaphore Steam Train – fun family friendly train ride from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and back.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is an enjoyable 30 minute, four kilometre return journey travelling along the picturesque sand dunes in open carriages, pulled along behind a steam engine.  Young children will especially love the adventure of a […]

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What’s on at Melba’s | Angaston & Woodside | Easter Long Weekend 2024

[ March 29, 2024 to April 1, 2024. ]
What’s on at Melba’s Chocolates this Easter – Angaston & Woodside
Celebrate Easter with Melba’s Chocolates this Easter Long Weekend at their Angaston Site in the Barossa Valley or their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills!
They’ll be open daily from 9am – 4:30pm ALL Easter Long Weekend! Take the whole family and join in on the […]

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Paella In The Park | Victoria Park | 10 Mar 2024

[ March 10, 2024; ]
Enjoy Paella In The Park on the March 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.

Tickets are $35 each and include Paella and a drink on arrival.  Tickets for […]

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Adelaide Thunderbirds | 2024 Netball Season Home Games

[ April 13, 2024; May 4, 2024; May 25, 2024; June 8, 2024; June 22, 2024; June 29, 2024; July 14, 2024; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds 2024 Netball Season Home Games
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 […]

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East End Unleashed | Adelaide | 16 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 16, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 23, 2024 to February 25, 2024. March 1, 2024 to March 3, 2024. March 8, 2024 to March 10, 2024. March 15, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
East End Unleashed – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during Fringe.
Take the family along to the East End’s biggest street party this Fringe Festival!
Unleash and bask in the summer atmosphere with shopping, on-street dining, world class buskers, musicians and magicians along Rundle Street, Vardon Avenue, Ebenezer Place and Hindmarsh Sqaure in the East End of Adelaide […]

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Pick Your Own Apples @Lenswood | Adelaide Hills

[ March 2, 2024 to April 30, 2024. ]
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills during Autumn
**Editors update: 25 April 2024 – APPLE SEASON ENDED FOR 2024 
The perfect family friendly activity, go and pick your own apples @Lenswood Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills this Autumn.
Enjoy a beautiful day out with the kids and start a memorable family Autumn tradition. […]

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Cirque du Soleil – LUZIA | Adelaide Showground | 9 Jun – 7 Jul 2024

[ June 9, 2024 to July 7, 2024. ]  
Cirque du Soleil – LUZIA, A Waking Dream of Mexico
Join Cirque du Soleil as they take you on a journey into the colourful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances.
LUZIA deftly guides you through the locations, people, and sounds […]

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Beaumont House Open Days | 2024

Visit Beaumont House during one of their Open Days.
The Burnside Branch invite you to go along and visit one of South Australia’s unique State Heritage listed properties, Beaumont House.
Beaumont House is a State Heritage listed property built in 1849 by Augustus Short, the first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, and after, the home of Sir Samuel […]

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Adelaide Festival | Family Friendly Events | 1-17 Mar 2024

[ March 1, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Every year in March, the Adelaide Festival draws a community of the very best artists from across the globe and across Australia to create a bold arts festival of theatre, dance, music, art and interactive installations including events for families. 
Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Writers’ Week have built a world-wide reputation for providing great and memorable […]

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Adelaide Fringe Garden of Unearthly Delights

The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe | 15 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 15, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 20, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Get ready to let your wildest dreams fly in The Garden of Unearthly Delights in 2024!
Adelaide’s greatest party is back for an unmissable 2024 Adelaide Fringe season. Kadlitpina (Rundle Park) will be bursting with energy and transformed into a cultural and creative playground, featuring the best local and international artists, food stalls, markets, drinks and […]

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Gluttony | Adelaide Fringe | Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka | 16 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]  
Gluttony pops up again in 2024! Arts venue hub Gluttony is a favourite Adelaide Fringe destination, its location in the city’s eastern park lands right in the heart of the Fringe action. 
Gluttony has grown to become synonymous with the East End’s Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka during Adelaide’s festival months of February and March.  Thousands of artists have […]

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The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park | West Beach Parks Adelaide

The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park is 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 is back at West Beach Parks from 2 December 2023 until 1 April 2024* – open all school holidays plus […]

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Where Are the Best Ice Cream Places Around Adelaide?

Your Guide to the Best Ice Cream Places Around Adelaide
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!
Here at Play & Go we love our ice-cream – especially in the warmer months, but a bit of cold weather doesn’t stop us eating it during Winter too.  We love it so much we thought we’d […]

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Glenelg Accessible Beach Days | Dec 2023 – Mar 2024

[ December 16, 2023; January 7, 2024; January 20, 2024; February 3, 2024; February 18, 2024; March 10, 2024; ]
The Accessible Beach Day events in Glenelg are designed to give people with disabilities and others with mobility difficulties the opportunity to access the beach and go into the ocean in a safe manner.
Glenelg Beach will host six accessible beach days this summer, starting this December and running into March next year. The City of […]

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Adelaide Fringe | Family Friendly Shows | 16 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe!
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an exciting program of family friendly shows and interactive experiences plus comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, visual art, music, and more. Find everything you need to know about this […]

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Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

[ October 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024 to May 12, 2024. ]
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 […]

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Beerenberg Farm | Pick Your Own Strawberries | Hahndorf

Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries
The 2023 strawberry season has kicked off early to celebrate the beautiful Spring sunshine here in Adelaide and just in time for the second week of the South Australian school holidays.
Strawberry season generally runs from November to April each year, but The Farm Shop is open from 9am […]

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WOMADelaide | Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla | 8-11 Mar 2024

[ March 8, 2024 to March 11, 2024. ]
WOMADelaide 2024 – The World’s Festival
WOMADelaide – World Of Music Arts & Dance – will return in 2024 to the City of Adelaide’s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla for 4 days over the March long weekend.
The Worlds Festival, an internationally acclaimed event, is a truly unique part of the Australian festival landscape, showcasing the best, the essential – and […]

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Glenelg Sunset Markets | Beachside Adelaide Markets

[ November 26, 2023; January 14, 2024; February 11, 2024; March 10, 2024; ]
Glenelg Sunset Markets – November 2023 – March 2024
The Glenelg Sunset Markets aim to deliver the ultimate outdoor market to the beach.
Everyone’s favourite beachside marketplace returns this summer to the foreshore of iconic Glenelg Beach.  The market hosts over 70 traders, live music and just good beach vibes. The ultimate outdoor market experience, shop fashion, […]

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