Semaphore Steam Train – fun family friendly train ride from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and back.
The Semaphore train will be running EVERY day of the school holidays from Thursday 26 December 2024 to Monday 27 January 2025 inclusive.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is an enjoyable 30 minute, four kilometre return journey travelling along […]
Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s slides and splash pad are open for summer 2024/2025.
The warm weather is here and so is the Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s outdoor fun! The outdoor facilities are now open, featuring a 50-metre heated pool, splash pad with junior slides, and a thrilling 10-metre triple water slide tower.
Members can access amenities based on their […]
[ October 27, 2024; November 11, 2024; November 16, 2024; November 19, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Strikers will begin their hunt for the Weber WBBL|10 Championship this October.
WBBL|10 will launch on Sunday 27 October 2024, with a blockbuster triple-header across Adelaide and Perth, starting with a Grand Final rematch between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval. That will be followed by the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney […]
The popular Moon Lantern Trail was held at Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat once again in 2024 with both new and favourite lanterns as part of the OzAsia Festival.
Review by Adaire Prosser
On the Torrens Footbridge, the new and improved Hong Kong Dragon lantern takes your breath away with its bright colours and intricate design. The rest of […]
Lucky Dumpling Market is back for the OzAsia Festival and is better than ever.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Lucky Dumpling Market Asian-inspired food festival is back in Elder Park for 2024. With entertainment, a wide range of food stalls and plenty of shady seating options, make sure you don’t miss out.
If dumplings aren’t your thing, there […]
[ October 31, 2024; ]
This Halloween, Adelaide families can head over to their local Bunnings for a little thrill, chill, and some creative fun with the kids.
Bunnings’ family night comes off the back of research that has found almost half (44%) of families with kids under 12 suggested finding a family-friendly safe place to join in on the freaky […]
Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries
The 2024/2025 strawberry picking season has commenced at Beerenberg Family Farm. The season normally starts in November but this year’s warmer weather has given the strawberries an early start with sweet, juicy strawberries ready for picking. Always check the Beerenberg website before visiting to make sure the strawberry […]
[ October 31, 2024 3:00 pm to November 2, 2024 3:00 pm. ]
For a night of fright and fun, visit the Halloween Haunt and Yard Display at 3 Haven Road, Aberfoyle Park for a chilling experience like no other.
The space has been transformed into a terrifying maze of horrors with surprises lurking at every corner. This year, they’ve pulled out all the stops to bring the ultimate […]
[ October 26, 2024 to November 1, 2024. ]
Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia is excited to enter their third year of the Variety Aussie Muscle Car Run.
The event will travel 1700 km from the Adelaide Hills, along the iconic Great Ocean Road, and finish at Phillip Island in Victoria. The 8-day event offers a mix of exhilarating drives and […]
[ October 31, 2024; ]
For the very first time, The FruChocs Shop in Glynde will host a Spooktacular Halloween event, which is open to all ghosts, witches and spooky creatures to attend for an evening of ghoulish fun that all the family will enjoy.
The evening will feature a costume contest with exciting prizes for best dressed, free goodie bags […]
[ October 26, 2024; ]
Hills Spring Fest
Head to Verdun in the Adelaide Hills for a day packed with fun at Hills Spring Fest on Saturday 26 October. The day will be packed with activities and amusements, live entertainment, market stalls selling a range of handmade goods and delicious food.
Activities include:
A rock-climbing wall
Velcro wall
Three jumping castles
Obstacle […]
Oak Folk is a nature-inspired playgroup at the leafy Uraidla Showgrounds and offers a two hour sensory play experience.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you’re looking for a playgroup that takes things outdoors and keeps the kids busy – then make sure to check out Oak Folk Nature Inspired & Sensory Playgroup. Set among the base of […]
[ October 24, 2024; ]
Unplug24 – 24 hours off social media to stop sexual extortion and help prevent suicide.
On 24 October last year Mac Holdsworth took his own life after being sexually extorted by a middle-aged man pretending to be a teenage girl. Mac was only 17. Join S(MAC)K Talk for their very first community event on Thursday 24 October […]
The Spookhouse is back this Halloween with an Exclusive Lock-In Event at The Beachouse.
The Spookhouse is an all ages lock-in event hosted by The Beachouse in Glenelg with sessions ranging from 45 minutes to two and a half hours. The Beachouse will be transformed into a spooky haunted mansion with loads of awesome photo op […]
[ October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
With school back in session, plan some exciting weekend adventures close to home at The Quorn Quandong Festival packed with fun (and free) activities for the kids.
Enjoy markets, music, food and fun in the Quorn Town Square for the Quandong Festival over the weekend of 26 – 27 October 2024. Kids activities will also be […]
Page & Turner in the Myer Centre Adelaide offers a shopping experience for the book-loving family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Located on the second level in the Myer Centre Adelaide, we visited Page & Turner for a relaxed and cozy shopping experience. Stocking books from all genres as well as various memorabilia and collectables, everyone in the […]
[ October 28, 2024; ]
After a long hiatus, Sensory Fun for Little Ones playgroup is back for some Halloween fun.
Go along to enjoy some fun and interactive Halloween-themed sensory play, especially for babies and children aged five years and under. There will be sensory play, messy play, sensory art, song time and more. Held at the Holdfast Bay Community […]
[ October 26, 2024; ]
Lighthouse Youth Projects Second-hand BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Bike Sale & Sausage Sizzle Day.
Looking for a new to you bicycle? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are holding another of their popular bicycles sales at their location in Port Adelaide on Saturday 26 October 2024 where you can BUY ONE SECONDHAND BIKE and GET ONE FREE […]
The MiniBOUNCE Zone at Marleston is the ideal space for little movers five years and under.
Review by Adaire Prosser
You’ve probably heard about Bounce as the ideal spot for kids and teens to burn off energy, but if you have little movers, MiniBOUNCE will suit their needs. It is a fully enclosed separate space within the […]
The recently updated Mick Murphy Park offers a fresh playspace in the heart of Nairne in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Mick Murphy Park received a significant upgrade in 2023. It now offers a great new playground, modern toilet block and fencing in addition to the existing skate ramp. There is a great mix […]
The little blue heritage building on the north east corner of Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi has a new tenant and importantly, they have great coffee!
Having been empty for a number of years since the closure of Kiosk on 16, then temporarily leased by Imber’s Donuts for a brief period in 2024, the fully restored heritage listed building […]
[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]
Anembo Park Playground in Littlehampton is a Hills family favourite with play options for all ages and abilities.
Review by Adaire Prosser
One of our favourite playgrounds in the Adelaide Hills, Anembo Park Playground has a mix of equipment for all ages and abilities. For the young ones, there is a shaded toddler playground with a slide […]
Patch Theatre’s Wonderverse is an immersive sensory experience tailored to kids.
Wonderverse is a journey full of light and sound to indulge your senses, with three separate experiences offered in a condensed and entertaining half hour session.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Wonderverse by Patch Theatre offers a complete sensory experience. Moving through three separate rooms, you are introduced […]
[ October 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024. ]
It’s back! The Adelaide Central Market will host Seafood + Sounds during a two-day celebration of South Australian seafood and music in October.
Back by popular demand, this highly anticipated event returns with street eats and seafood specials from traders, accompanied by a program of live music, cooking demonstration by iconic South Australian chefs, pop-up oyster […]
Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents.
Instagram has created Instagram Teen Accounts to reassure parents that teens aged between 13 and 17 are having safe experiences with built-in protections on automatically when they are using the app. Currently only available in some locations, Teen Accounts will be rolled out […]
[ October 23, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ]
Adelaide Film Festival is back with local and international film premieres, visual art, parties, forums and experiences happening across Adelaide from 23 October to 3 November 2024.
Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) is South Australia’s premier screen event and one of Australia’s leading film festivals. It’s a celebration of courageous cinema where filmmakers and audiences come together […]
[ October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Wellness wander in the Adelaide Hills is back!
Old favourites join some stunning new events to suit all tastes and ages with more than 40 bespoke and highly thoughtful wellness experiences curated to fill your cup next month.
Now in its third year, the two-day event champions local wellness operators and experiences that are abundant in the […]
[ October 30, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ]
The Nightmare on Lucas Street haunted house display lights up for five nights of terror this Halloween.
This Halloween, 28 Lucas Street in Reynella will be open for a haunted experience. Wander the path of horrors, offering over ten different scenes full of unexpected terrors. Note that this year, there will be no quick exits – […]
Learn to Swim at Waterworld Aquatic Centre
Knowing how to stay safe around water is an important skill for all children to have, so enrol them in Waterworld’s Learn to Swim program!
The program is open to children of all ages and skill levels, and is designed to build confident swimmers. Taught by supportive AUSTSWIM-qualified instructors, your […]
