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COVID-19 Vaccination Primary School Program
Beginning on Friday 27 May 2022, the COVID-19 vaccination program will be operating in selected schools on Fridays and Saturdays only, over five weeks.
Vaccinations will be available on Friday to the school community and Saturday for both the school and wider community to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of which dose […]

Frozen the Musical Adelaide Review
Frozen the Musical has arrived in Adelaide and it’s a huge thrill to welcome this world class Broadway musical production to our city.
 
The stage production is of course adapted from the much loved movie Frozen which was released in 2013. Maybe you’ve watched it a hundred times with your children since […]

Top Gun: Maverick Movie Review – Is it OK for kids?
Strap in for what is bound to be one of the biggest movies for 2022.  The need for speed is back again in a huge way!
Top Gun: Maverick is a spectacular edge-of-your-seat blockbuster which is thrilling one minute, yet tender the next. It is a […]

Legendary Textile Tales Art Exhibition at Children’s Artspace
‘Legendary Textile Tales’ is the second exhibition in Adelaide Festival Centre’s newest gallery Children’s Artspace, where all artwork is created by and for kids!

Created by the students of Salisbury East High School and Craigmore High School with the guidance of artist Caitlin Bowe, ‘Legendary Textile Tales’ takes famous […]

 
SIX the Musical | Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide – Review
For just three weeks, this sassy, pop-fuelled musical is taking over Her Majesty’s Theatre. The focus? The ill-fated, six wives of Henry VIII. 
by Carla Caruso
Could there be a more interesting concept?
The tragic tales of the six wives of Henry VIII – Britain’s Tudor King – are […]

 
Women’s and Children’s Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service
If you have a sick child and don’t know what to do you can contact the new Women’s and Children’s free Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service for help. The service connects parents with a virtual team of highly skilled emergency doctors and nurses who […]

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 […]

[ May 21, 2022; ]
John Street Family Fun Day
With more than 2 million small businesses in Australia, and many of these on our main streets and in our business precincts, they do an enormous amount for the community, and we need this to continue.
There will be a family fun day held at John Street in Salisbury to celebrate one […]

[ May 21, 2022 to June 12, 2022. ]
SIX the Musical
Get ready to get down as the six wives of Henry VIII take to Her Majesty’s Theatre stage from 21 May in Adelaide. 
Remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak, these spirited queens retell their story, their way, in a high-octane 75 minute global musical phenomenon. After performing to over 70,000 people in the […]

See the LEGO Icebreaker Ship RSV Nuyina at the South Australian Museum

A massive LEGO model of Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina has anchored in the South Australian Museum’s foyer after sailing across the sea from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
The model is on loan from the Australian Antarctic Division and was brought to life […]

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 […]

[ May 26, 2022; ]
Hike for History and support future generations
Walk in the footsteps of Olympic medallists, world-class musicians, actors and even the Premier of South Australia.
Join Mercedes College for their exclusive ‘Hike for History’, part of May’s South Australia’s History Festival.  Limited to only 50 guests, this inaugural event will see participants enjoy a pre-hike coffee in the […]

The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour – Review 2022
What an amazing reunion concert by The Original The Wiggles – so good to see Greg, Jeff, Murray & Anthony, along with all their friends, back together on stage performing all the songs we know and love.
About 15 years ago we took our now Miss 17 to her […]

[ May 28, 2022; ]
Full Stop.
Girl Guides South Australia with support from the Commissioner for Young People and Children will host a FREE Period Awareness and Education Day for all girls aged 10-17.
Full Stop. is more than just period talk. They want to inspire their girls to be bold and confident, to not be ashamed or scared of their […]

[ April 22, 2022 to June 3, 2022. ] [caption id="attachment_166797" align="alignnone" width="630"] Artist: Cedric Varcoe, Photo credit: Simon Rogers[/caption]
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Iconic Festival Theatre Shells Light Up with SA Art
Adelaide Festival Centre’s iconic Festival Theatre shells come alive this Autumn.
The brand-new large scale animated projections have been designed by local South Australian artists, in a collaboration with the award-winning creative team Electric Canvas. […]

WIN Tickets to Pinocchio: A True Story
Pinocchio: A True Story, is a new animated feature film based on one of the most well-known fairytales in the world.
For many years, generations of kids from different countries have been brought up reading the wonderful story of a wooden puppet, following his adventures and witnessing his magical transformation from […]

SA Medieval Fair | Paracombe | Review
You’ll find knights, archery, jousting, unicorns and medieval entertainment, food and drink for all ages at the SA Medieval Fair. The SA Medieval Fair, organised by SA Medieval Fair Inc. runs for two days early in May each year.
Historically the fair has been held at Gumeracha, but from 2022 […]

Hahndorf Farm Barn
Party amongst their friendly farm animals, or have the animals come to you!
Spend quality time out and about on a country farm creating lasting memories! Children of all ages just love having birthday parties at the Hahndorf Farm Barn surrounded by their favourite cute and cuddly animals.

Kids can have fun bottle feeding baby […]

Great Aussie Coin Hunt 3
The 2022 Great Aussie Coin Hunt showcases new iconic and admired parts of Australian life.
The Great Aussie Coin Hunt, brought to you in partnership by Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint, gives you the chance to collect the set of 26 exclusive $1 coins featuring classic Australian icons from A-Z, […]

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 […]

[ May 14, 2022; ]
French Family Day – Fete de bienvenue 
Enjoy a French inspired family afternoon with Alliance Francaise Adelaide.
There will be French themed activities by Alliance Francais, delicious crepes from Sweet by Caroline and a movie screening of a French family movie plus Bocce and Quoits on the lawn. Children receive a crepe as a part of their […]

[ May 18, 2022 to May 22, 2022. ]
2022 Australian Swimming Trials 
The Australian Championships are returning to the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre in May 2022.
The Dolphins are back in action and vying for team selection in their first big hit out on Australian shores since the Olympics. With team selection for the upcoming FINA World Championships and Commonwealth Games up for grabs, […]

[ May 12, 2022; ]
Pop-Up Storytime at Beaumont House
A very special pop-up storytime hosted by Burnside Library.
Held in the gardens of beautiful Beaumont House, they will share stories of gardens and growing food, reimagining what life would have been like for the people who lived and worked in this historic house and garden.

This event is being held as part […]

[ May 14, 2022; ]
Fork In The Port
Join Fork On The Road at Harts Mill in Port Adelaide on Saturday 14 May for a chilled Saturday arvo of food trucks, local beveraginos, live music and entertainment for the kids.
You’ll be spoilt for choice with twelve of your favourite food trucks serving up delicious meals, drinks, desserts and snacks. Local legends […]

[ May 6, 2022 to May 8, 2022. ]
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
In 2022, the Eta Aquarids will peak on the night between 6–7 May.
The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower will hopefully be visible on Saturday and Sunday morning if there are clear skies. While the weekend marks the peak of the shower, it may also be visible on the days previous and following, […]

Harvest Mylor Café
This charming Adelaide Hills café is very popular with locals who visit for the relaxed hills atmosphere, fantastic coffee and amazing food. It’s the perfect spot to sit outside under the dappled shade and enjoy good quality locally sourced, fresh food.
Mylor is a charming little town in the Adelaide Hills, located only 10 […]

[ May 28, 2022; ]
Night Lights & Lantern Fete
The Night Lights & Lantern Fete is set to be held at Moonta Mines Museum on Saturday 28 May 2022. 
The free event will include food vans and old fashioned games. As part of the fete, the Moonta Mines Museum will be lit up and the local school children will present the […]

Hahndorf Farm Barn – Adelaide Hills
By Jo Parkinson

Escape to the country at Hahndorf Farm Barn! With plenty of animals, fresh air, and fun to be had, pack yourselves a picnic and spend a day on the farm. If that’s not enticing enough, there are two brand new attractions to check out: mini ride-on hydraulic powered […]

Entries are now open for the 2022 Royal Adelaide Show competitions!
Do you have a brilliant baker, savvy sewer or green thumb at home?  From arts, crafts and cookery, to horticulture, photography and more, the Royal Adelaide Show offers you and YOUR KIDS the opportunity to show off your talents in numerous categories.
Whether you’re artistic, creative, […]

Photo Credit: Courtesy Paramount Pictures and Sega of America.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2.
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time […]