[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
There was once a small boy called Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and his house was next door to an old people’s home.
He knew all the people who lived there, but his favourite person of all was Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper. When Wilfrid finds out that Nancy has lost her memory, he […]
[ May 20, 2023; ]
Claire Della and the Moon
A tender and beautiful production with puppetry, music, striking visuals and poetic storytelling. Join Claire and space dog Laika in the perfect show for these trying times. Using puppetry, music and poetic storytelling, Claire Della and the Moon offers young audiences a metaphoric vocabulary to positively manage their own mental health.
Claire Della […]
[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
Erth’s Prehistoric World – DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023
See the prehistoric creatures of your imagination come to life on stage with this enchanting show from world-renowned Erth Visual and Physical.
Take an enchanting journey to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures and marine reptiles, then back to dry land to witness the breathtaking […]
[ May 27, 2023; ]
Adelaide Zoo Celebrates 140 Years!
Presented by Adelaide Zoo (Zoos SA) along with the South Australian History Festival, celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 27 May 2023.
Join Giant Pandas Fu Ni and Wang Wang, Obi the Pygmy Hippopotamus, Kimya the giraffe and their feathered, furry and scaly pals at the biggest birthday party of […]
[ May 28, 2023; ]
Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy Show.
Experience the traditional Punch and Judy show with live music performed by (Professor) Keith Preston and Shivani Preston.
Enjoy all the favourite puppet characters in a riot of slapstick comedy from one of the world’s most famous puppet shows. Punch and Judy dates back over 250 years and made its first […]
[ May 27, 2023; ]
Possum Magic
A magical stage adaptation of the much-loved Australian classic tale at DreamBIG Children’s Festival.
This beloved Australian story has enchanted children for forty years. Now the paper and ink is being brought to life on stage. Using a magical mix of live action, stage magic, puppetry and projected animation, Monkey Baa’s awarding-winning creative team has […]
[ May 20, 2023; ]
Night at the Museum.
Ahoy! The South Australian Maritime Museum is coming alive after dark with some seafaring fun for the whole family.
Follow the treasure map to explore the Museum and take part in a boatload of activities. There’ll be nautical games, sea creature craft, torchlight storytelling and more. Add to the adventure and go along […]
[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
Pick Your Own Apples at Mahnew Orchard
Grab the kids and head to Lenswood to pick fresh Pink Lady apples straight from the trees at Mahnew Orchard.
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills will open to the public for two days in May so families can pick their own Pink Lady Apples. Entry includes one of their picking bags and […]
Guess who is Coming to BIG4 West Beach Parks?
Want to WIN a winter holiday for you and your family? Guess who’s coming to BIG4 West Beach Parks to go in the draw to win a family holiday!
Get in quick – competition closes end of April!
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For more information and all enquiries please visit […]
[ April 14, 2023; May 27, 2023; ]
Outdoor Movie Series – City of Port Adelaide Enfield
This Autumn, enjoy a free screening of some of your favourite films.
Editor’s Note:
Unfortunately, due to the forecasted weather the City of PAE have had to cancel Saturday’s Free Outdoor Movie – Toy Story (G) – Dover St Reserve. The screening has been rescheduled to 27 May […]
[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
SA Medieval Fair at Paracombe
All ye fine fair folk are welcome to gain entry to crown land for South Australia’s original, largest and most popular Medieval Fair.
Experience a world of medieval fun and excitement at Paracombe with medieval displays, demonstrations, markets, food and entertainment. There will be blacksmithing, medieval archery, dancing, performance artists, minstrels, musicians, […]
[ May 21, 2023; ]
Indofest-Adelaide is a vibrant community festival celebrating all things Indonesian.
The festival is a collaborative effort of South Australia’s Indonesian community groups and is hosted by the not-for-profit Australian-Indonesian Association of South Australia. Immerse yourself in the culture, colour and cuisine of Indonesia at this vibrant family-friendly and sustainable community festival in the city of Adelaide.
There […]
[ May 31, 2023; ]
2023 Ampol State of Origin – Game 1 at Adelaide Oval
Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry is back with the 2023 Ampol State of Origin Series kicking off in Adelaide on Wednesday 31 May.
Ampol State of Origin is the greatest rivalry in Rugby League. The 2023 State of Origin series will kick off in Adelaide when the New […]
[ May 5, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
The Adelaide Day of the Dead Festival team is excited to present the city’s first Cinco De Mayo celebration.
Cinco De Mayo 2023 will be running over 3 days (Friday 5 May to Sunday 7 May). The festival promises to be the biggest and brightest fiesta of Mexican culture Adelaide has seen. Staged at Morphettville Race […]
[ April 2, 2023; April 16, 2023; May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. July 20, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
The National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide holds various family-friendly events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy.
The National Railway Museum is once again hosting a series of fun, family friendly events in 2023 including the Semaphore & Fort Glanville 30th Anniversary celebration, Bub’s Birthday Party, Behind Closed Doors and the annual Family Fun Fair.
Mark […]
[ April 7, 2023 to May 14, 2023. ]
Adelaide Dinosaur Festival – DinoFest
Step back in time and encounter a life-sized Tyrannosaurus Rex and its dinosaur friends at DinoFest Dinosaur Festival at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. This exciting outdoor kid-friendly event will take children on a thrilling adventure through the gardens back to the ancient and lost world of the dinosaurs.
This magical and unique […]
[ March 4, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
RELICS: A New World Rises LEGO® Exhibition at the South Australian Museum
LEGO® minifigures take over the South Australian Museum in the world premiere exhibition of RELICS: A New World Rises Exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler.
Set in the year 2530, long after the world has been abandoned by humans, the exhibition […]
Lit for Life Festival – Let libraries spark your imagination.
‘Lit for Life’ is an innovative series of performances available to book for free with your library card membership. With a focus on bringing books to life through theatre and music, these events encourage you and your family to reconnect with your local libraries and love […]
[ May 11, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
G&S Fest – delight in the very best of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most sought after shows.
Join State Opera South Australia in a celebration of the founding fathers of British comedy opera, Gilbert & Sullivan.
G&S Fest is the only event of its kind in the southern hemisphere and brings together some of the best bits of […]
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 […]
[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
BIG Family Weekend in Adelaide
Held over a whole weekend in May, this fantastic family event is filled with activities, performances and fun for the whole family. Don’t miss stacks of free events for kids of all ages, performances, events, exhibitions, workshops and much more.
To celebrate Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th year the 2023 DreamBIG festival will […]
School Tours – Mercedes College Adelaide – Nurturing Young Learners
Reception students enrolled at Mercedes College are set-up for lifelong learning through the College’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme.
The co-educational Catholic school incorporates the globally renowned programme with the Australian curriculum to provide students with a world-class education and subjects most relevant to young people today. […]
The Alice – An Immersive Cocktail Experience in Adelaide
This immersive cocktail adventure is a 90 minute topsy-turvy journey into the magical realm of Wonderland. Brought to you by the interactive team behind The Wizard’s Den, Beyond Cinema and A.K Wregg. For those both curious and curiouser – this will be the tea party to end […]
[ December 6, 2022 to September 30, 2023. ]
Seeing the Invisible – Augmented Reality Art at the Adelaide Botanic Garden
Review by Claire Davill
You won’t be concerned about screen time when the kids visit the Adelaide Botanic Garden – because there’s a whole hidden art exhibition waiting to be discovered via Augmented Reality (AR).
Seeing the Invisible is a FREE international exhibition and the Adelaide […]
Adelaide Central Market Autumn Recipes
The Adelaide Central Market has released a collection of autumn recipes to prepare at home.
Between the months of March and May, SA’s apple orchards start bearing fruit, which come in an assortment of autumn colours and varieties; including Sundowners, Red Delicious, Fuji and Pink Ladies. The tarter green Granny Smiths […]
COVID-19 Testing – How and Where to get Tested in South Australia
If you think you may have COVID-19, the current advice from SA Health is to test for the virus and stay at home to help protect the health and wellbeing of all South Australians and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Updated Wednesday 21 May 2024
Testing […]
Mother’s Day Recipe Ideas from the Adelaide Central Market.
Adelaide Central Market has provided a selection of recipes perfect for Mother’s Day baking. Get the kids to help in the kitchen so the whole family can enjoy some delicious treats to share with Mum. The recipe collection features caramelised pear and ginger crumble, chocolate beetroot brownies […]
Morphett Vale Railway Miniature Ride on Trains
Set amongst the leafy natural bush landscape in Morphett Vale, south of Adelaide, is the MV Rail organisation who run train rides for countless families on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.
The MV Rail club runs large scale locomotives including diesel and steam, pulling along open carriages with wooden seats to […]
