[ October 2, 2023; ]
Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair 2023
The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair returns to showcase a brilliant range of comics, toys, LEGOยฎ 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 […]
[ September 30, 2023 to October 1, 2023. October 3, 2023 to October 8, 2023. October 10, 2023 to October 15, 2023. ]
Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies – Adventure to Bubble Land
Join the Magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure at Adelaide Botanic Garden.
In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Nightโs Dream. Together, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet […]
[ September 2, 2023; September 9, 2023; September 16, 2023; September 23, 2023; October 1, 2023; October 7, 2023; October 13, 2023; October 21, 2023; October 29, 2023; ]
NAB AFLW 2023 Season 8 Fixture – SA Home Games
After protracted Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between the AFL and the AFLPA, the two bodies have finalised details of a 10-round AFLW home and away season with four weeks of finals, the same length as season seven in 2022.
The season will begin Friday 1 September, during […]
[ June 12, 2023; June 18, 2023; June 24, 2023; July 8, 2023; July 23, 2023; July 30, 2023; August 19, 2023; August 26, 2023; ]
SANFL Super Matches
Footy fans and festival goers alike have plenty to cheer about this season thanks to a brand new gameday experience throughout the 2023 Hostplus SANFL League season.
In an exciting first for SANFL, one local footy game every weekend will be identified as a โSANFL SUPER MATCHโ โ presented in partnership with The Advertiser […]
[ June 11, 2023; ]
2023 Hostplus SANFL Women’s League Grand Final.
South Adelaide will take on Central District in the 2023 Hostplus SANFL Women’s League Grand Final on the June long weekend.
South Adelaide will contest a fourth Hostplus SANFLW League grand final after defeating Central District by 11 points in the second semi-final at Flinders University Stadium. Norwood won by […]
[ October 1, 2023 to October 15, 2023. ]
Nature Festival 2023
Nature Festival returns to South Australia in 2023 full of creative ways to connect with nature and each other.
Nature Festival will be running during the Spring school holidays from the 1-15 October with over 350 events, encounters, and experiences to celebrate our love of nature in South Australia.
Families can celebrate nature with over […]
[ June 12, 2023; ]
After a 2-year hiatus, Coastal Sounds returns. A much-loved FREE event on the King’s Birthday long weekend Monday featuring live music along 10km of Adelaideโs coastline.
This yearโs event features 17 live performances in 8 beautiful beachside locations in West Beach, Henley Beach, Grange, Semaphore Parkโs Point Malcolm Reserve including a closing sunset session on the […]
[ June 11, 2023; ]
Kalayaan Fil Fest 2023
Kalayaan Fil Fest is a family friendly community event celebrating Philippine culture.
This event commemorates and celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Philippine Republic with the help of its community. The goal of the event is to promote a sense of pride in Filipino heritage and celebrate collective […]
[ October 1, 2023; ]
Port Broughton Annual Rubber Duck Race 2023
The Port Broughton Annual Rubber Duck Race is on again at the Port Broughton foreshore.
Join the fun and race a yellow plastic duck and raise funds for the Port Broughton Sailing & Boat Club Inc. Simply enter a duck and collect it after the race. There are prizes for […]
[ September 30, 2023; ]
Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show
Enjoy a wealth of attractions at the 141st Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga 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 is also show rides and sideshow attractions, hands on animal nursery, market stalls, […]
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 9, 2023 to June 12, 2023. ]
Melrose Fat Tyre Festival 2023
The Melrose Community invites you to Melrose for four days of mountain biking, food, music and family-friendly fun over the June long weekend.
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, bike skills […]
[ June 11, 2023 to June 12, 2023. ]
SA Dance Festival 2023
The South Australian Dance Festival two day convention has been specifically designed to bring the community together in a fun, non-competitive environment whereby students can showcase their skills, talent and passion with dancers from all over the state.
SA Dance Festival brings the nation’s top choreographers and mentors to South Australia. Over the […]
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a โ90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer โ the Maximals โ to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Directed […]
Pick Your Own Figs in the Adelaide Hills.
Glen Ewin Estate will be opening the gates for ‘pick your own figs’ from Thursday 9 March 2023.
Forage through the Glen Ewin Estate 12,000 fig tree orchard for perfect figs to take home and enjoy. Pick Your Own is open daily from 9am during the season (subject to […]
Children’s Artspace: a place for learning through play, creativity, and expression.
Children’s Artspace at the Adelaide Festival Centre is a place for all children, students, and families to go and share ideas and engage in art created by South Australian children.
With a brand-new exhibition for each school term, Children’s Artspace provides a safe space for discussions […]
[ March 2, 2023 to March 19, 2023. ]
Unvanished is an artistic collaboration between acclaimed Barkindji artist Kent Morris, Studio John Fish and sound designer James Henry, Unvanished is an immersive installation that brings together nature, industry, story and technology.
Inspired by Morrisโ photographic practice, the three-sided sculptural form references land, water and sky, as well as First Peopleโs cultural continuity through time โ […]
TreeClimb Adelaide is Australia’s first inner city aerial adventure park in the Adelaide city parklands and is also located at Kuitpo Forest.
Both TreeClimb at Kuitpo Forest and Adelaide offer an aerial adventure unlike any other in South Australia. Both feature amazing aerial obstacles and ziplines for all ages. TreeClimb at Kuitpo also has an aerial […]
[ March 12, 2023; ]
The Myponga Loop is a brand new run by Great Southern Runs for 2023.
The long course (19km) is a circumnavigation of Myponga Reservoir, giving participants the unique opportunity to run large sections of trails that are not normally accessible to the public and a crossing of the dam wall whilst closed to traffic. The short […]
Wonderwalls – Port Adelaide
Wonderwalls 2023 launched 8 new murals as part of their iconic street art festival. The newest murals as part of Wonderwalls encourage engagement with The Big Picture Series Augmented Reality artworks and promote the historic Port area. There are dozens of incredible artworks to view on buildings and fences from previous years […]
[ March 8, 2023 to March 13, 2023. ]
Lost Dogs’ Disco – Mount Barker
Brought to you by the team behind the popular Cupidโs Koi Garden in the 2022 Adelaide Festival, this huge sculptural work brings more interactive inflatables to Mount Barkerโs beautiful Keith Stephenson Park.
With bursts of bright colour rearing high into the sky, the spectacular size is the first thing you notice. […]
Strawberry Farms to visit in South Australia
Find out where you can pick your own strawberries around Adelaide, or buy them direct from the farm.
Strawberry season in South Australia usually starts around late October/early November and runs until April or May depending on the season, but it will vary from farm to farm. There are some […]
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. […]
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 […]
The BEST activities and places to visit with teens & tweens in Adelaide
When the school holidays roll around or there’s a free weekend ahead and you need to get the older kids out of the house (and off their screens!), we have the best boredom busters to help!
Take a look at our list below […]
Exploring North Terrace, Adelaide
If you’re visiting Adelaide for the first time or you’re planning on spending the day in the city with your family, you must explore Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, North Terrace. There is always something new to discover.
Arguably the most picturesque street in the City of Adelaide, take a walk through this historical area […]
The Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi (Park 16) Wetland is ideal for families to explore.
If you have been wondering what is looks like behind the fences around the southern end of Victoria Park, you can now explore the area after it was officially opened on Friday 6 May 2022. The path winds its way around the 3.2 hectares […]
Adelaide’s Indoor Play Centres and Cafes
Find an Indoor Play Cafe in Adelaide
Rainy days. Scorching hot days. There are times when it’s just not practical to play outside, but kids need somewhere to burn off energy without running around the living room!
Play centres, play cafes and indoor activity centres are perfect for keeping kids entertained. Most […]
Best Places to visit in the Adelaide Hills with Kids
If you like rolling hills, scenic views, quiet country roads, bushwalks, good food and wine, fresh air, cooler temps and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, then head to the Adelaide Hills for a day trip.
It’s only a 20 minute drive up the South […]
Family friendly cafรฉ set in the heart of the gorgeous Adelaide Botanic Garden
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Gardens Kiosk (Simpson Kiosk) is a favourite spot to take the kids for a light lunch, coffee and cake, or even a cheeky ice cream. The setting is beautiful, the coffee is good, the food is tasty and there […]
