Pelican Productions Musical Theatre Camp – We’re All Made of Stars
Review by Jo Parkinson
When Pelican Productions named their latest show ‘We’re all made of stars’ they certainly chose well. There were some absolute superstars on display, with promising futures in musical theatre.
We were lucky enough to attend one of the seven performances held at Westminster College, and […]
Fox Creek Wines Summer Series.
Review by Jo Parkinson
What better way to spend your Summer than with a free outdoor cinema, live music, kids holiday workshops, food, and wine? Look no further than Fox Creek Wine’s Summer Series, it’s a whole lot of fun for the whole family!
Fox Creek Wines is situated on Malpas Rd, between […]
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitors Centre, Cafe and Play Space.
Don’t be fooled by the name… McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre is so much more than a place for tourists. With its cute kitchen garden café, art gallery, awesome nature playground and yummy gin tasting, this is one spot that you need to […]
Just 81km from Adelaide, this thriving hamlet on the Fleurieu Peninsula is brill for beachcombing, surfing, whale-spotting and much more.
by Carla Caruso
Ah, Middleton … If you’re looking for a sleepy seaside town, which comes alive during the holiday period, you can’t do much better.
Just one hour’s drive from the city, it’s the ‘middle town’ on the […]
Adelaide Youth Theatre presents Frozen JR
Review by Jo Parkinson
Frozen JRs impressive display of young, local talent wowed audiences with a brilliant, high-quality production that deserves 5 stars!
Adelaide Youth Theatre recently staged the musical, Frozen JR, at Influencers Theatre in Paradise. Directed by Taylor Tran, the show was a condensed, one hour version based on the […]
Toddlers get ready to play, bounce and slide at the new miniBOUNCE zone in Adelaide!
Review by Jane Sze-To
Mini Bounce is now open at Marleston, one of only four Mini Bounces in Australia! For those little adrenaline hunters the interactive, adventure playground area is designed for kiddies from walking age to 5 years old.
It includes various […]
TreeClimb Adelaide is Australia’s first inner city aerial adventure park in the Adelaide city parklands and is also located at Kuitpo Forest.
Both TreeClimb at Kuitpo Forest and Adelaide offer an aerial adventure unlike any other in South Australia. Both feature amazing aerial obstacles and ziplines for all ages. TreeClimb at Kuitpo also has an aerial […]
Weber Bros Presents The Circus, Review
By Jo Parkinson
Weber Bros Circus’s amazing acts will entertain and excite kids and adults of all ages. Combining humour, glamour, and death-defying stunts, it’s a great show that has something for everyone.
It’s always fun when the circus comes to town! Right now, the southern area of Noarlunga is lucky enough […]
Valley Lake Playground in Mt Gambier
Review by Claire Davill
This playground in the Valley Lakes recreation area in Mt Gambier has everything – fully fenced, shaded, toilets nearby, barbeques and picnic shelters, and a huge variety of play equipment including a lot of accessible features.
Valley Lake is a crater lake near the famous Blue Lake in […]
Old Mt Gambier Gaol
Review by Claire Davill
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is a fantastic family-friendly option for accommodation while exploring the South East region of South Australia. It’s low-cost, historical, flexible and caters to families and groups very well.
The Gaol is a unique accommodation option – it’s the only jail in Australia that you can […]
The Scenic Hotel – Beautiful views and great vibes
The Scenic Hotel is a gorgeous vintage pub with great vibes, exceptional pub fare and glorious views over tree tops and Adelaide City to the ocean beyond.
by Sharon Harrington
Built in 1869 and recently renovated in 2020, this pub is perfectly located to take advantage of the beautiful […]
The Mousetrap at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide
Review by Carla Caruso
This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder-mystery from the bestselling novelist of all time … case closed!
Imagine if you’d written a story and it was still being performed onstage 70 years later. And continued to have people on the edge of their seats, […]
Penfold Park Playground Magill
Review by Claire Davill
The upgrade of Penfold Park Playground in Magill has really enhanced this wonderful park in the foothills of Adelaide. This is a huge, semi-shaded playground where a variety of challenges awaits, and there are many facilities to make this park an all-day destination.
The new central climbing tower at Penfold Park […]
Land of the Lemurs Animal Experience at Monarto Safari Park
Review By Jo Parkinson
When you hear the word ‘lemur’, many of us picture cute, furry creatures dancing to the song ‘I like to move it’ in the movie Madagascar. Well, it’s time to see lemurs in a whole new light, with the Land of the Lemurs […]
Morgan River and Rail Adventure Park Review
By Claire Davill
Morgan is a lovely township on the Murray River with plenty to see and do, and the playground here is a fantastic themed playground based on the paddle steamers and trains that frequented the town in days gone by.
The first thing that catches your eye is the […]
Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park Playground Review
By Claire Davill
Whether you’re making a short stop during a Riverland road trip, or staying at Waikerie for longer, the riverfront playground ticks all the boxes for play. From fully-fenced, fully-shaded equipment, to water play and nature play, plus ample picnic facilities and nearby toilets, there’s a lot on offer […]
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie Review
Review By Jo Parkinson
Matilda the Musical’s catchy tunes and clever lyrics will inspire imaginations, capture hearts and remind us that bravery is the biggest superpower of all.
Matilda The Musical has been an incredible success on Broadway and all over the world and it has now been tuned into a […]
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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 […]
Six Extinctions | SA Museum Dinosaur Exhibition | Review
If you have a budding paleontologist in the family, or dinosaur-mad kids, then you need to check out the latest exhibition at the South Australian Museum.
Six Extinctions showcases an amazing collection of fossils, life-like models, and large artworks, and also features never before seen specimens from […]
Point Malcolm Reserve Playground in Semaphore Park
Review by Claire Davill
Upgraded in 2017, Point Malcolm Reserve is a huge space with multiple playground areas, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas and there’s a wonderful beach just over the dunes.
Point Malcolm Reserve is located between Military Road and the beach at Semaphore Park, just south of Fort […]
Butter & Toast – Sourdough Donuts | Review
There’s a new cafe in North Adelaide and it might possibly have the best donuts in Adelaide!
Butter & Toast make sourdough donuts, and can often be found at various markets, but they’ve just moved into a brick-and-mortar store on Melbourne Street in North Adelaide. This is a great […]
Nugg Lyf in Croydon Park
Do your kids love and choose chicken nuggets or cheese burgers every single time?
Review August 2022
Let the kids live their best ‘nugg life’ at Nugg Lyf in Croydon Park. All their chicken burgers, wings and nuggets are made fresh with nothing processed or artificial. We also loved that their beef burger […]
Pick Your Own Strawberries at Harvest the Fleurieu in Mt Compass.
Review by Jo Parkinson
There’s nothing quite like the delicious taste and sweet smell of freshly picked strawberries. And there’s no better way to experience this, than by spending a day at Harvest the Fleurieu strawberry farm in Mt Compass.
Located in Mount Compass, Harvest the Fleurieu […]
Catlin on Magill – Family Friendly Urban Cellar Door
Got any plans for Sunday? Grab the kids and a couple of friends and head to 563 Magill Road, Magill for a wine or two. Even the family dog is welcome.
Catlin Wines was established as a wine label in 2013 and Catlin on Magill opened in late […]
Robertson Street Traffic Education Park in Reynella
Stop, look, listen… and go to Robertson Street Traffic Education Park! It’s the perfect place to teach young children about road rules and traffic safety.
Review by By Jo Parkinson
Tucked away in a quiet street in Reynella, south of Adelaide, the City of Onkaparinga have provided a miniature ‘road’ for […]
The Spookhouse, Halloween Lock-in Event at The Beachouse, Glenelg
Review By Jo Parkinson
Skip the tricks and head straight for a treat at The Spookhouse!
The Beachouse has been transformed into a haunted house for Halloween! We dressed up and checked out this special annual event in Glenelg. It’s well worth a visit if you want to add […]
Outer Harbor Greenway – Bike Riding from Adelaide to Port Adelaide
The Outer Harbor Greenway is a bike route connecting Adelaide to Outer Harbor via Port Adelaide, and follows shared paths and quiet residential streets. This makes it a very family-friendly bike ride, and there are lots of things to see and do along the way, […]
Lucky Dumpling Market Review – OzAsia Festival 2022
The Lucky Dumpling Market is back for 2022 with lots of family-friendly eats and drinks, and entertainment galore.
Review by Claire Davill
In addition to a wide variety of dumplings, there’s also noodles, bao, salads, curries and desserts on offer, from all over Asia. You’ll have the chance to sample […]
Review of the Moon Lantern Trail – OzAsia Festival 2022
One of the most well-loved aspects of the OzAsia Festival, the Moon Lanterns, are back in trail form for 2022. This free, family-friendly event really is a must see!
Review by Claire Davill
Spanning the Torrens pedestrian bridge and Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat, the Moon Lantern Trail winds past large […]
Fairytale Trail with A Princess at Carrick Hill, Review
By Jo Parkinson
When you wish upon a star, your dreams really do come true… just spend a day with Once Upon a Princess!
We were lucky enough to go and experience the pure magic at the latest event hosted by the wonderful team at Once Upon a Princess; […]
