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Funlab: Hijinx Hotel, Strike Bowling & Archie Brothers | Rundle Place | Review

If you’re searching for a school holiday hotspot that delivers fun, food, and unforgettable experiences, head straight to Level 1 of Rundle Place.
Review by Carla Caruso
You know that magical moment when Harry Potter boards the Hogwarts Express and leaves the everyday behind?
That’s exactly how it feels stepping into this hidden gem, tucked just off Rundle […]

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DoughBalls Pizza | Rundle Place, Adelaide | Family-friendly Review

Looking for a dough-lightful way to indulge after a day of fun? DoughBalls at Rundle Place delivers crowd-pleasing bites with a creative twist.
Review by Carla Caruso
Think pizza is the ultimate comfort food? Wait until you try dough balls.
These bite-sized rounds of twice-proven pizza dough are golden and crisp on the outside, soft and pillowy on […]

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Lions Park Playground | Strathalbyn | Review

The Lions Park Playground in the heart of Strathalbyn has it all for climbing, swinging and sliding for older kids.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Located in the Lions Park in the middle of Strathalbyn, you will find this fully fenced playground has a lot to offer older kids who love to swing and climb. There are nets, […]

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Matthew Smillie Drive Reserve Playground | Nairne | Review

Nestled in the quiet streets of Nairne, the Matthew Smillie Drive Reserve playground offers a range of equipment for hours of fun!
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Matthew Smillie Drive Reserve playground has lots of options for climbing and swinging and is set on a large reserve with lots of space.  This little playground is one frequented […]

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Looking for Alibrandi | State Theatre Company South Australia | Review

Warm, funny and inventively staged, this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi brings new life to a beloved coming-of-age story. 
Review by Carla & Daniella Caruso
From the moment the audience entered to Italian music and the aroma of simmering passata, it was clear that this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi would be anything but ordinary.
Rich in […]

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The Bookbinder

The Bookbinder | DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2025 | Review

Photo credit: Phillip Merry
A delightfully dark fairytale that will charm older children and adults alike
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Bookbinder tells the tale of an apprentice bookbinder who breaks his promise to a mysterious old customer and finds himself on a magical, death defying adventure to try set things right. 
Produced by award winning New Zealand company, […]

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Morialta Conservation Park Nature Playground | Review

Morialta Conservation Park Nature Playground is a delight for children with a fabulous design incorporating physical challenges, indigenous culture and native plants and animals.
Morialta Mukanthi Playground is the ultimate nature play space, and was the first of its kind in Adelaide. It’s nestled amongst the Morialta Recreation Area on Stradbroke Road in Woodforde.  This huge […]

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Family-friendly Brunch at Rozelle’s | Carrick Hill | Review

Savour top-quality food and stunning views at this Italian-inspired café, set within a scenic, historic estate. Kids welcome!
Review by Carla Caruso
Have you ever heard of a panuzzo?
Neither had I, despite my Italian ancestry. But it was all my family could talk about after our visit to the new café at Carrick Hill, Rozelle’s.
For the unacquainted, […]

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Klemzig Recreation Reserve Playground | Review

The Klemzig Recreation Reserve Playground is a huge, sprawling playground with equipment for all ages. There’s plenty to climb, slide and ride on, and every section of the playground is fully shaded.
Review by Claire Davill
For kids who love to climb, there are plenty of climbing nets, including hoops and a suspended tunnel, as well as […]

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Imagine LIVE at the DreamBIG Children's Festival, Dunstan Playhouse.

Imagine LIVE | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | Review

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Based on the classic children’s book by Alison Lester, Imagine LIVE is a feast for the eyes and ears that children and grownups alike will adore.
By Lisa Bachmayer
This enchanting interactive musical is a celebration of imagination, combining live music, song and sound effects with audience interaction, puppetry and technology to bring its captivated audience on […]

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Whalebone at the DreamBIG Children’s Festival | Review

This show invites you to explore the impact of technology on today’s world while celebrating human creativity.
Review by Carla Caruso
Have you ever had a dress you wanted to toss because it reminded you of a toxic job or the end of a friendship?
We don’t usually attribute feelings to inanimate objects, yet they often seem to […]

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Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out LIVE!

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! | Adelaide | Review

She’s been gracing television screens for 21 years and now everyone’s favourite, muddy puddle-loving pig is back, delighting tiny audience members with the new stage show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
This delightful introduction to live theatre sees Peppa, her family and friends bring their audience along on a big adventure, visiting […]

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Teddy Bears Picnic Train | SteamRanger Heritage Railway | Review

The Teddy Bears Picnic train ride is a fun and inclusive family day out hosted by the SteamRanger Heritage Railway departing from Mount Barker. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you are planning your next day out with the family, consider booking a trip on the SteamRanger Heritage Railway. The Teddy Bears Picnic event is a return trip […]

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Mum-friendly Dance Classes | Adelaide | Review

Skip the boring workouts and join a dance fitness class (or three) that’ll have you smiling as you sweat.
Review by Carla Caruso
I was never a dance kid. My parents clearly weren’t too keen on spending half their week chauffeuring me to dance classes.
So, school netball was my only claim to movement. But I’ve always felt […]

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Minlaton Caravan Park | Yorke Peninsula | Review

The Minlaton Caravan Park has a range of accommodation and is perfect to explore the amazing beaches on the Yorke Peninsula. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Minlaton is located on the Yorke Peninsula, about 2 and a half hours drive from Adelaide. The historic town has a large Foodland, a pub, a couple of cafes and other stores. […]

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Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October

The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as early as April.
Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide is the majestic southern Fleurieu Peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the annual return of Southern Right whales to our coastline.
It’s a wonderful experience […]

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Hutton Reserve Playground | Kanmantoo | Review

Hutton Reserve boasts a great playground for both toddlers and older kids in the heart of historic Kanmantoo. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Hutton Reserve at Kanmantoo has a wide range of play equipment to suit all ages and a nice grassed area for play and picnics. Located off the main street of Kanmantoo, which is about 15 […]

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Sitters Memorial Drive Playground | Burnside | Review

Sitters Memorial Drive Playground in Burnside is a hidden playground surrounded by a forest of gum trees.
This playground is tucked away at the back of a large eucalyptus forest, far enough away from the road that you can easily miss it!  It’s worth seeking out because it’s a quiet place to play with a variety […]

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P1 Entertainment Complex | Hindmarsh | Review

Unleash your adrenaline at Adelaide’s ultimate entertainment complex, boasting e-karts, arcade games, and golf simulators.
Review by Carla Caruso
The term, ‘one-stop shop’, gets bandied around a lot. But this entertainment complex, near Hindmarsh’s Coopers Stadium, truly is such a thing.
Opened in January 2024, P1 Entertainment Complex is the only place in Adelaide to offer go-karts, golf […]

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St Kilda Mangrove Trail | South Australia | Review

Take a walk on the wild side and discover an underrated treasure in Adelaide’s north-west. 
Review by Carla Caruso
There’s nothing like stumbling upon hidden gems in your hometown that you haven’t encountered before.
One day during the school holidays, when my family-of-four were at a loose end, we decided to go check out the St Kilda Adventure […]

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Caffe Primo | Minlaton Hotel Dining | Review

Caffe Primo in the Minlaton Hotel offers delicious meals in a family friendly dining space right in the heart of Minlaton on the Yorke Peninsula.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Minlaton Hotel is located right in the heart of the historic town and has a large welcoming dining space perfect for families staying nearby or travelling […]

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Moonta Bay Holiday Park | Moonta | Review

The Moonta Bay Holiday Park has a range of accommodation options and is in close proximity to family friendly attractions in a beautiful seaside location. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Moonta Bay is a beautiful family friendly beach located approximately 2 hours from Adelaide. It is wonderful to visit on a day trip, but with so much to […]

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Aldgate Pump Hotel | Aldgate | Review

The family friendly Aldgate Pump Hotel has a variety of indoor and outdoor dining, plus it features an outdoor playground.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Aldgate Pump Hotel has it all for family dining. There is the option of cozy, traditional English style indoor dining with fireplace heaters, a new expanded indoor area with views outside, as […]

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Lilac Reserve Playground | Mount Barker | Review

Lilac Reserve playground in Mount Barker has a lot of different climbing options, a suspension bridge and a large slide for kids who love climbing to new heights!
Review by Adaire Prosser
As Mount Barker expands, we are being treated to new playgrounds and Lilac Reserve does not disappoint! There are plenty of options to challenge kids […]

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Cuddle a Cow l The Farm – Clarendon l Review

Family-friendly Highland Cattle experience in Clarendon, South Australia.
What do you get when you combine cuddles, cows and cuteness? The Cuddle a Cow experience at The Farm – Clarendon! This adorable, hands-on activity will melt your heart as you get up close and personal with beautiful highland cattle.
Review by Jo Parkinson

The Farm
Situated 5 minutes outside of […]

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Adelaide Oval Interactive Kids Trail l Review

If you have a sports mad kid in your house, then the Adelaide Oval Interactive Kids Trail is a must-do!
This thrilling behind-the-scenes tour immerses participants in the history and glory of one of the most iconic sporting facilities in Australia, Adelaide Oval.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Beginning at the Southern entrance of the oval, the 90-minute […]

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Bell Yet Reserve Playground | Wattle Park | Review

Bell Yet Reserve Playground in Wattle Park is a fun playground in a fabulous bushland setting.
Review by Claire Davill
Bell Yett Reserve is a large area with a great playground, tennis courts, basketball hoop and soccer field. There are bushland paths to follow, a small creek and a footbridge to explore as well.

The playground comprises two […]

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Warrego Crescent Reserve Playground | Linden Park | Review

Warrego Crescent Reserve Playground in Linden Park is a small but well-designed playground hiding at the end of a laneway.
Review by Claire Davill
Warrego Reserve is tucked away in the middle of a residential block, only accessible by two narrow laneways. It’s a hidden oasis with a playground, tennis courts, basketball court and a picnic shelter. 
Entry […]

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DinoFest Dinosaur Festival 2025 | Victoria Park, Adelaide | Review

DinoFest Dinosaur Festival 2025 at Victoria Park in Adelaide
Dinosaurs that walk right past you, dinosaurs you can pat, and lots of activities and fun for all dino loving kids!
Review by Claire Davill
DinoFest is back with a new location in Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi in Adelaide’s south-eastern parklands. This is a great location, as there’s more room to […]

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Adolescence Netflix review

Adolescence – A captivating watch and call to action for parents | Review

Adolescence – on Netflix
Everyone is talking about it, and for good reason. This brilliantly produced four-part Netflix drama is filmed in one continuous shot per episode. It’s like watching a theatre play up close – an experience that adds deeper intensity to the storytelling.
The acting is simply superb, making it emotional viewing – unnerving to watch […]

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