[ October 12, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 21, 2019; January 5, 2020; ]
Stable Stars Kids Club Summer Series
Celebrate the New Year trackside at the Fleurieu Family Day races hosted by the Strathalbyn Racing Club on Sunday 5 January 2020.
A relaxed, affordable family-friendly racing event, entry is FREE for kids under 16. There will be food vans, market stalls and cheese platters on offer. At the racecourse in […]
Kids’ Market at Clarence Park – Review, October 2019
by Carla Caruso
Got old toys to move on, or have a budding young entrepreneur at home with a business idea? We know just the place for them…
I’m all in favour of doing a ‘Marie Kondo’ and feeling the magic of tidying up. Decluttering!
My mum always made my […]
Flinders Uni’s ‘SpringFest’, plus walking trails – Review, October 2019
The southern suburbs uni recently opened its doors for a family-friendly event. But, as we discovered, the campus has even more to offer, including scenic walking trails.
by Carla Caruso
It’s been a while since I’ve been a uni student (scarily, almost two decades), so I haven’t had […]
niggle: Wellbeing App by Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline announces a new mobile app – ‘niggle by Kids Helpline’ to make mental health help more accessible and relevant for young people regardless of their location.
Yourtown has recently unveiled mental health technology that makes it dramatically easier and faster for teenagers and young people to access evidence based […]
Green Valley Strawberries Cafe Review | Nairne, Adelaide Hills
Green Valley Strawberries is a family-owned strawberry farm in the Adelaide Hills. The owners, Jim and Lynda and daughters Danielle, Christie and Stephanie Rozaklis, have been growing, picking, packing and marketing fresh, farm grown strawberries since 1985.
You can buy freshly picked and packed strawberries at a great […]
[ October 25, 2019; ]
San Remo Budget Busting Recipes
World Pasta Day is on 25 October so San Remo want to take the opportunity to remind people of the affordability and ease of making a pasta meal for the family.
San Remo have commissioned some research that found that Australians are spending big on takeaway – with families of young kids and students […]
Minda Coast Park Opens to the Public
The new coastal pedestrian and cycling pathway in North Brighton, Minda Coast Park, links the esplanade pathways from Glenelg to Brighton.
The $5.3million project includes a 500-metre long pathway through the Minda Dunes, a multi-use public plaza at Somerton Surf Life Saving Club, along with a large elevated deck and public seating […]
[ October 27, 2019; ]
Laratinga BirdFair
Enjoy a great day of birding and bird-related fun at the second ‘Laratinga BirdFair on Sunday 27 October from 10am to 4pm.
Organised by Birds SA and the Mt Barker Council, there will be stalls, displays, guided bird walks and guest speakers, plus food, coffee and music. There will also be activities for the kids […]
Ready Steady Go Kids – Enrolments for Term 4
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s leading multi-sport program for preschoolers and is still taking enrolments for term 4.
With over 200 locations nationally including 14 locations across Adelaide, their physio-designed program teaches the fundamentals of 10 different sports in a fun, non-competitive environment. Click here to view […]
[ November 8, 2019; November 22, 2019; November 27, 2019; ]
Little Tikes on Bikes
Take your little one(s) for a fun filled 2 hour session at the Road and Cycle Safety Centre.
Take along your child’s bike and helmet as they’ll be able to navigate the mini-road network – with workable traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, a train crossing and round about. Minimal safety information will be delivered […]
[ October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Glenthorne National Park Open Days
Go along to one of the Glenthorne National Park Open Days and be amongst the first to see what’s planned for Adelaide’s newest national park.
Take a ranger-guided walk and see artist’s impressions from the draft master plan, and join in activities hosted by Nature Play SA including geocaching and cultural activities by the […]
Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil | Rated PG | Movie Review
In Cinemas 17 October 2019
While you may have thought that the 2014 Maleficent movie had everyone living happily ever after, we get to see what happens five years later in this sequel, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Angelina Jolie is striking once again with piercing green […]
Such a magical afternoon at ‘Tea with a Princess’ with Once Upon a Princess
Full of rainbow cupcakes, sandwiches, treats, pink lemonade and adorable pony unicorns. ?
We also got to chat, dance and sing with Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel and all the lovely Princesses. ? Oh, and a fun game of Duck Duck Goose with Alice […]
[ October 31, 2019; ]
Halloween Treasure Hunt at Mitcham Square
Fun, FREE Halloween event at Mitcham Square Shopping Centre.
Take along your little ghosts, witches, warlocks and monsters for some ghoulish fun at Mitcham Square Shopping Centre on Halloween evening, Thursday 31 October.
Kids love Halloween so Mitcham Square have organised a fun event in their centre to celebrate. Make sure to […]
Family Fun on a Boat with the BBQ Buoys in Adelaide
Discover Adelaide’s Riverbank on a self-drive cruise along the River Torrens in a donut-shaped boat, a BBQ sizzling away and endless birdlife to observe.
Floating along the River Torrens in a BBQ Buoy is such a unique experience and a wonderful way to see the city […]
Gemini Man | Rated M | Movie Review
In cinemas 10 October 2019
Gemini Man is Life of Pi director, Ang Lee’s new action thriller about assassin Henry Brogan (Will Smith) as he battles a mysterious operative sent to kill him before realising it a younger clone of himself.
This is one to see in cinemas as it […]
[ October 19, 2019; ]
Making Henley Beach Accessible
Henley Beach is the first totally accessible beach in South Australia, featuring beach wheelchairs, beach mats available 24/7 and the new Changing Places, a facility to assist those with high support needs and their families and carers.
Celebrate the launch of summer activities and accessible Henley with the City of Charles Sturt and Henley […]
Adelaide’s First Art Vending Machine
PLEASE NOTE: the vending machine is taking a short break to make way for the opening of Tarnanthi this weekend 19-20 October. It will be back and restocked on Monday 21 October.
The Art Gallery of South Australia welcomes the first Adelaide Art Vending Machine, curated by Art Vending Machines Australia creator […]
[ October 20, 2019; ]
Spectacular Sundays at Carrick Hill
Spectacular Sundays is an ongoing program taking place on the third Sunday of each month.
Carrick Hill’s third Spectacular Sundays program will take place on 20 October with a Garden Party theme. Admission is free with free parking onsite and wheel chair and pram access.
The day includes traditional storytelling on the Children’s […]
[ October 27, 2019; ]
Free Sailing Experience – National Discover Sailing Day
Enjoy a free sailing experience as part of National Discover Sailing Day 2019 on Sunday 27 October at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.
Enjoy a short sail, check out the Club’s facilities, and you too could be enjoying this amazing sport and on your way to some cruising […]
Goolwa Skate Park New Pump Track
The seaside town of Goolwa in South Australia now has a brand new asphalt pump track, designed and constructed by TrailScapes (in front of the skate park).
The new pump track will be a great new attraction for the area. Being asphalt means it’s a nice smooth surface and suitable for […]
[ October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. ]
Flinders Chase National Park Centenary
National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia (NPWSSA) is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Flinders Chase National Park. There will be free entry to Flinders Chase National Park on 12 of October, as well as camping discounts during October.
Flinders Chase National Park was the second national park to be declared […]
[ October 25, 2019 to November 2, 2019. ]
Spooktacular ways to celebrate Halloween
If you’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate Halloween this year, here are the top picks for a Spooktacular time in the city of Adelaide
From zany zoo visits and spooky crafts to terrifying trails and devilish dodgeball – there’s something that will be sure to raise the hairs for all […]
[ October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Wail at the Gaol – Escape Trail
Halloween will have a spooktacular twist this year as the Adelaide Gaol leads you on a daring adventure through its haunted walls with a two day special edition of their popular Escape Trail.
Take your little ghosts and goblins for a day sure to entertain, with children able to explore […]
[ October 20, 2019; November 17, 2019; January 27, 2020; March 29, 2020; ]
West Lakes Kids Series Triathlons
Triathlon South Australia is proud to bring to you a new kids race series embedded in their Westfield West Lakes Triathlon Series Events.
*CANCELLED* – Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 outbreak this event has been cancelled.
Triathlon Australia has decided to withdraw all sanctioning from events and races on […]
[ October 15, 2019; 11:00 am; ]
Mitchell Park Oval Playground
The Mitchell Park Oval Playground was upgraded in 2019. Mitchell Park Oval Playground in The City of Marion is classified as a neighbourhood reserve and the work completed included:
New play structures- Combo Swing, Embankment Slide, Trampolines, Timber Climbing Structure and various nature play elements
Shelter
Picnic setting
Landscaping
Pathways
Drinking Fountain […]
[ October 12, 2019; ]
Hit107 Super Cool School Holidays – Day at the Park, Free Family Event
Adelaide’s Hit107 is hosting a free event for families at Jubilee Park in Port Noarlunga on Saturday 12 October.
The Hit107 Black Thunders will be at Jubilee Park and there will be plenty of fun activities including an inflatable soccer arena thanks to Soccajoeys […]
[ October 12, 2019; ]
Salisbury Recreation Precinct Season Open Day
The 2019-20 Season at Salisbury Recreation Precinct will open on Saturday 12 October 2019. The centre features 2 outdoor pools, a toddler splash pool and 8 tennis courts.
Normal opening hours will apply (7am – 6pm) with the free activities only available between 12pm – 4pm.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the […]
[ October 17, 2019 to November 3, 2019. ]
OzAsia Festival 2019
OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. Family-friendly events include the spectacular Moon Lantern Parade, the enticing Lucky Dumpling Market plus unique performances from around the globe.
Thirty-five Adelaide exclusives including five world-first performances and 22 Australian premieres are among 60 events being held as part of Adelaide Festival Centre’s […]
[ October 12, 2019; ]
Pipsqueaks Market Oogedy Boogedy Market
Prepare to get Oogedy Boogedy at Pipsqueaks Halloween Market.
Shop at wonderful stalls with handmade or new high quality gifts, like Halloween costumes for kids, homewares, candles, baby and kids stuff and lots more. Meet the new Kidpreneurs with their lil biz, including popcorn, candles, dog treats, slime and scrunchies.
There’ll also be […]
