What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ December 1, 2018 to December 24, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie in Adelaide Open All Summer School Holidays
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides at TWO locations this summer – West Beach Parks opens Saturday 23 November and Elizabeth opens 7 December 2019.  
Standing at a whopping 18.2 meters tall and 82 meters long with a thrilling 55-degree slope, […]

Aston Hills Adventure Trail Park in Mt Barker
The Aston Hills Adventure Trail Park is a collaboration between Lanser, the Mount Barker District Council and TrailScapes, providing a comprehensive network of outdoor mountain bike trails to suit all ages and riding abilities.
Adelaide company Trailscapes is an international trail builder with an impressive portfolio of projects, and […]

  
Mega Adventure Park

Mega Adventure Park is Australia’s most iconic aerial adventure park, located at West Beach in Adelaide. There’s aerial adventures, obstacles and fun for all ages, plus amazing views over the coastline. 

Mega Climb 
With over 70 obstacles available for you to tackle at your own level and speed, the MegaClimb is perfect for anyone wanting […]

[ November 30, 2019; ]
Thai Food Fair in Tea Tree Gully
The Thai Food Fair 2019 has the theme of “Thai Street Food”.
The Thai Food Fair will be on Saturday 30 November 2019 from 9am to 9pm at Civic Park in Modbury, opposite the Tea Tree Gully Shopping Centre. Enjoy dining, drinking and entertaining activities on and off stage with […]

Disney Frozen 2 | Movie Review for Families
Frozen 2 is in cinemas Thursday 28 November 2019. 
*PLEASE NOTE: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS*
The first Frozen film was a phenomenal hit – the highest grossing animation in fact, so the question is, can the sequel live up to this? Well it’s taken 6 years to create it […]

[ November 24, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
There is plenty to see and do for the whole family at Christmas Tree Farm in Chandlers Hill.  You can explore their acres of farmland, take photos with their reindeer mascot, […]

Christmas Drive supporting Backpacks 4 SA Kids
In just a week 2932 Christmas presents have been requested from the agencies seeking support this Christmas from Backpacks for SA Kids and the requests are still coming.
Imagine as a teenager having never received a present before, then imagine receiving your very first gift and the joy you would […]

[ December 13, 2019 11:00 am to January 27, 2020 11:12 am. ]
Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Summer 2019/20
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas in Adelaide for the December & January School Holidays.
South Australian Summer School Holidays: Saturday 14 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020
Summer is the perfect time to get the kids out and about during the school holidays with an extended […]

[ November 25, 2019 to November 30, 2019. ]
Panda Extravaganza – $5 entry to celebrate five more years of Giant Pandas in Adelaide
Hooray – the Giant Pandas are here to stay, and Adelaide Zoo is celebrating with $5 tickets* for all kids at the gate. Plus if you are a Zoos SA member you get to bring an additional friend for just $5* – […]

PLAYING WITH FIRE | In Cinemas 12 December 2019
When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson (John Cena) and his elite team of expert firefighters (Keegan-Michael Key, John Leguizamoand Tyler Mane) come to the rescue of three siblings (Brianna Hildebrand, Christian Converyand Finley Rose Slater) in the path of an encroaching wildfire, they quickly realize that no […]

[ December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Christmas Lights Adelaide
YOUR 2019 GUIDE TO THE BEST STREETS TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AROUND ADELAIDE!
Every year the number of home owners who adorn their properties in sparkling lights seems to grow, making our suburban streets come to life after dusk.
It’s a fabulous FREE family activity to wander along and admire the huge effort some families […]

[ November 22, 2019; November 29, 2019; December 6, 2019; December 13, 2019; ]
Rundle Mall Plaza Terrace Sessions
Rundle Mall Plaza is proud to present its inaugural Terrace Sessions, a new free pop-up music series featuring some of South Australia’s most talented singer-songwriters, launching on Friday 22 November 2019.
Held over four Friday nights across November and December, The Terrace Sessions will showcase talent from the likes of Mason Lloyde, […]

[ November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie at West Beach Parks open all Summer School Holidays from Sunday 23 November 2019 and Elizabeth from 7 December 2019
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides with something for all ages.  Locals will remember (and tourists will never forget) the star of the show: The Big Wedgie waterslide! […]

The Wild Experience Gift Guide
Christmas is only a whisker away so make this year the most magical yet with a unique gift from Adelaide Zoo or Monarto Safari Park.

More than half of the gifts received last holiday season have probably already been forgotten. This Christmas, Zoos SA have made it easy for people to give […]

[ November 24, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 8, 2019; January 12, 2020; January 19, 2020; February 2, 2020; February 16, 2020; March 1, 2020; March 15, 2020; ]
Afternoons of family fun at the Summer Sunday series of events at Glenlea.
Free coffee, sausage sizzle and a range of activities for the kids will be provided. Pack the bikes and scooters and roam this natural landscape with walking trails, reserves and plenty of wildlife.
See the comprehensive itinerary below:

Sunday 24 Nov 2019, 1-3pm | […]

Strawberry Farms to visit in South Australia
Strawberry season is here and there are some lovely places to visit not far from Adelaide where you can go and pick fresh strawberries with family and friends or buy them straight from the farm door.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
PLEASE NOTE PICK YOUR OWN PATCHES HAVE NOW CLOSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 […]

Construction Begins on ECH Retirement Village & Montessori Early Learning Centre in Modbury
ECH partners with SA Montessori to deliver intergenerational first. 
Construction has officially commenced on one of Australia’s first retirement villages incorporating a Montessori Early Learning Centre, thanks to a partnership between leading ageing care provider ECH (Enabling Confidence at Home) and SA Montessori.
ECH Chief […]

[ November 30, 2019; ]
City of Mitcham’s Carols at Kingswood Oval
The City of Mitcham and Flight Centre South Australia are delighted to present one of the highlights of the Mitcham calendar, the annual Carols event.  Celebrate the Christmas season at this joyful, family event with lots of singing and free family entertainment.
Celebrate the Christmas season with South Australia’s very […]

[ November 24, 2019; ]
Mawson Centre Christmas Market
The Mawson Centre Christmas Market on Sunday 24 November is a free community event with more than 80 stalls.
There will also be local performers, offering family entertainment throughout the day.
Stalls include Christmas Gifts, Food and Drink, Kids Clothes and Toys, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Henna Tattoos, Skincare, Nutrition, Make up, Jewellery, Woodcraft, […]

YOUR 2019 GUIDE TO FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROL EVENTS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA!
Christmas Carols | Adelaide, South Australia | Find Your Local Carols Event
Going to a Christmas Carols event within your local community is a popular annual tradition for many families. There’s something special about putting a picnic together, meeting up with family and friends and sitting […]

Marvel Universe LIVE! | 26 – 29 March 2020
Marvel Universe LIVE! will be touring Australia next year and will be coming to Adelaide Entertainment Centre from 26–29 March 2020.
Marvel Universe LIVE! – Tour Cancelled 17 March 2020
Due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 and expanding restrictions on domestic and international travel, and in accordance with […]

[ November 30, 2019 to December 1, 2019. ]
Willunga Christmas Tree Festival
Willunga Uniting Church hosts its 18th annual Christmas Tree Festival at the beginning of Advent.
The Willunga Christmas Tree Festival continues its tradition of showcasing beautiful Christmas trees, music, Christmas stalls and kids’ activities in this annual community event. This year, the festival is fortunate to be sponsored by Bendigo Bank, Earth Greetings […]

[ November 17, 2019; November 22, 2019; November 23, 2019; ]
Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Campaign
Join Sea Shepherd Australia’s Marine Debris Campaign this November and help out at three opportunities to clean our beaches and waterways before summer. 
Sea Shepherd has three Marine Debris Campaign clean up events over the coming fortnight and the public are encouraged to head down and participate to help keep our beaches, […]

[ November 23, 2019; ]
MFS Station Day at St Marys
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) will open the doors to St Marys Fire Station on Saturday 23 November from 10am until 2pm.
The day will be full of free family fun. There will be activities for the kids, road crash rescue demonstrations, fire trucks, recruit information and more. 

Refreshments and BBQ will […]

[ November 14, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
Pick Your Own Cherries – Lennane Orchard
The Cherry picking season at Lennane Orchard has begun with ‘Pick Your Own’ (PYO) and cafe open from Wednesday 13 November and shed door sales from Thursday 14 November 2019.
Lennane Orchard are looking forward to showing you around the property and providing you with a first-hand experience of a […]

[ November 16, 2019; ]
Sophie’s Family Fun Day
Sophie’s Family Fun Day is supporting Sophie’s fight against Neuroblastoma to raise $300k for Sophie Stephenson to travel to New York for treatment.
Go along to Sophie’s Family Fun Day with over 35 market stalls, food vendors galore, children entertainment including reptiles, Star Wars Storm Troopers, story telling with native animals, bouncy castle, […]

[ November 22, 2019 to February 23, 2020. ]

 
Giant Ferris Wheel at Glenelg
The giant Skyline ferris wheel is heading back to Glenelg for the Summer season.
Mix102.3 has again partnered with Skyline Attractions to bring the Giant Ferris Wheel to the front of the Jetty near Moseley Square, Glenelg.

At 35 metres high, SkyLine is the tallest travelling portable observation wheel […]

The Addams Family | In Cinemas 5 December 2019
Get ready to click your fingers.
The Addams Family is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, The Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbour.
Rated PG.
Watch the trailer below:

© […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
Disney Frozen 2 – Play & Go Family Screening on Sunday 8 December 2019
This is the one we’ve all been waiting for! Disney Frozen 2 is the much anticipated sequel to the beloved Frozen movie which took the world by storm in 2013. It’s been a long wait since the highest grossing animated film of […]

[ November 15, 2019 to November 16, 2019. ]
2019 Adelaide Auto Expo
The Adelaide Auto Expo incorporates the Extreme Auto Expo and other events.
The event is held at Adelaide Showground on Friday night 15 November and all day Saturday 16 November 2019.

This year, the Adelaide Auto Expo will feature new fun and interesting events such as: 

At least 8 Interstate show cars that haven’t […]

[ June 8, 2020 to August 2, 2020. ]
Dogs: a story of our best friend
Dogs have been a much-loved part of our lives since we began to domesticate them more than 10,000 years ago, but how much do we actually know about our four-legged friends?
 

This special exhibition has been designed for all ages, but there’s lots for kids to enjoy, including:

Explore the […]

Embrace Kids – a life-changing documentary for children aged 8-12 years.
The Embrace Kids documentary is the next step in the Body Image Movement’s Embrace journey.  Recent studies suggest that body image is the number one issue affecting our children, and they want to be part of the solution.
The film will address why body image has […]

[ November 16, 2019; ]
Wellbeing Fair at Oakbank Area School
Wellbeing Fair 2019 is designed to help connect the community.
Entry is completely FREE, and there will be access to a range of activities such as a jumping castle, petting zoo, geocaching, sumo suits, face painting and more. There will be demonstrations from the CFS, Karate and Tai Chi, plus food […]

[ November 25, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]

Adelaide’s West End Brewery Christmas Riverbank Display
Each year a magical display of lights and Christmas scenes are set up along the lawns of the South Australian Brewing Company in Thebarton, just opposite the Entertainment Centre.
2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the West End Brewery Christmas Riverbank Display.  Beginning as a clean-up project for the staff at the […]

[ November 29, 2019; ]
Christmas at Carrick Hill
Enjoy a summer’s evening on the terrace hosted by “Mr Bill”, a fictional character based on Sir Edward Hayward by Heaps Good Productions. Sing along to Christmas Carols performed by Cantamus Choir and keep an eye out for a special visitor.

Picnic boxes are provided by Blanco Catering and are available to pre-order […]

[ November 17, 2019; ]
Lollipop Markets – Baby & Kids Market
Lollipop Markets is  the largest babies and kids market in SA with quality, handmade and boutique stalls, showcasing some of our great talent in handmade, one of a kind, limited edition and custom made, unique & boutique items for baby bumps, babies and kids!
Whether you are buying gifts, decorating your […]

[ November 9, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Christmas Windows in Rundle Mall
Rundle Mall is set to sparkle again this Christmas with the installation of their delightful window displays, bringing Christmas cheer to those shopping, socialising and sightseeing in the Mall until the New Year.

From treasuring the memories created when friends and family gather, to the beauty of handmade gifts for the children and […]

[ November 29, 2019; ]
Southern Montessori Twilight Fair
Southern Montessori School invites the community to join their Twilight Fair on Friday 29 November from 4pm till 8pm on the Southern Montessori School’s oval at O’Sullivan Beach. There will be 35+ stalls, food and wine, entertainment and a jumping castle and slide.

Stalls will include jewellery, gifts, clothing, beauty products, homewares and children’s […]

[ November 15, 2019; ]
Rostrevor College Twilight Fair 2019
Rostrevor College will throw open its gates in November for a fun-filled evening at sunset.
The annual Twilight Fair is a free community event open to the general public, held on the beautiful Rostrevor College grounds in Woodforde.
This year will see a focus on food and entertainment and a variety of stalls […]

New ‘Sounds from the Ground’ Nature Playspace opened in Balaklava
The town of Balaklava is now home to the new ‘Sounds from the Ground’ Nature Playspace, officially opened on 25 October 2019.
The playspace is the perfect addition to Apex Park precinct which is home to a swimming pool, skate park, community garden and bowling club. The […]