Are you ready to Replace The Waste in South Australia? The next stage of SA’s single-use plastic bans will start on 1 September 2024.
South Australia was the first state in the country to begin the ban on single-use plastics.
South Australians are committed to the environment and want action on single-use plastic products. By avoiding waste […]
Libraries in South Australia – Find out what’s on offer at your local council library
Council libraries have always been a haven for book lovers seeking a quiet cosy corner to escape from the world. While they still have cosy corners, couches and an amazing collection of fabulous books for children and adults, they also offer […]
FREE FUN – Home Delivered by Scouts SA
FREE FUN – Home Delivered is an action-packed program of free, activities available online and delivered via email to families at home. The program is an initiative of Scouts SA and is being offered as a Community Service for South Australians.
Aimed at kids aged 4-11 and their families, […]
91-Storey Treehouse | Review
by Brooke Hendry
Children have been captivated by Andy and Terry and their fantastical, wild, wacky and ever-expanding Treehouse since the first book, The 13-Storey Treehouse, hit the shelves in 2011.
Over the years, their continued Treehouse stories have kept young imaginations immersed in Andy and Terry’s crazy world. Following their adventures full of […]
FruChocs® Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Returning to OTR
Krispy Kreme and Robern Menz have collaborated again to bring back the popular FruChocs® Krispy Kreme doughnut which will be available in all 151 OTR stores and Krispy Kreme stores from 23 September 2020.
The FruChocs® doughnut is a twist on the signature Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® but with a […]
Council Toy Libraries in South Australia
Council Toy Libraries are a fabulous resource for families in South Australia. They offer access to a great range of toys including developmental toys, puzzles, board games, sporting equipment, costumes and more. Children are adept at learning through play, so visiting your local council toy library is a great way […]
[ September 26, 2020 to October 11, 2020. ]
Family Fun Activities in Adelaide during the September/October School Holidays – Spring 2020
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas in Adelaide for the School Holidays.
South Australian Spring School Holidays: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2020
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school […]
[ September 26, 2020 to October 11, 2020. ]
School Holiday Programs & Workshops for Kids in Adelaide during the September/October School Holidays – Spring 2020
South Australian Spring School Holidays: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2020
If your kids are keen to learn some new skills during the school holidays, there are plenty of programs and workshops on offer. There are also OSCH […]
Bracegirdles Food & Drink Bus at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Bracegirdles will be bringing their food and drink bus to Mount Lofty Botanic Garden every weekend and public holiday until the end of November. Now visitors will be able to enjoy the blue skies and peaceful surroundings of the garden while sipping a tasty drink and […]
[ September 25, 2020; ]
MasterChef’s Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis San Remo Online Cooking Event
An exciting, live and free event will be taking place this Friday with MasterChef’s Callum Hann, leading dietitian Themis Chryssidis and San Remo.
In an all-South Australian collaboration, Sprout owners Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis have teamed up with San Remo to take on the food […]
[ September 28, 2020 to October 2, 2020. October 7, 2020; ]
City of Charles Sturt School Holidays Program
A range of activities are available across City of Charles Sturt community centres for the upcoming School Holiday period beginning on Monday, 28 September. Starting from just $5 per child, there’s a host of fun activities on offer to suit kids of all ages.
Bookings are essential for most sessions.
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Nature Crafts at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
Get outdoors and get crafty these school holidays at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park!
Your little ones will have a wild time exploring the animals on their Nature Crafts adventure trail, collecting items as they go to build their own Wild Animals. You can even submit a […]
WIN HOYTS Movie Tickets for the School Holidays
Go along to HOYTS these school holidays for some much-anticipated family releases.
Movie Synopses:
Trolls World Tour:
In an adventure that will take them well beyond what they’ve known before, Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands […]
[ September 30, 2020 to October 3, 2020. October 6, 2020 1:09 pm to October 9, 2020 1:10 pm. ]
Live Music and Silent Disco at Hallett Cove Shopping Centre
Step into spring and feel the beats at Hallett Cove Shopping Centre these school holidays.
LIVE & unplugged | Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October 2020
Enjoy live music performances by local Hallett Cove artists (stage located next to Woolworths from 1pm – […]
Farm Life Fun at Glen Forest Tourist Park in Port Lincoln.
by Katrina Gogel
Set in picturesque surroundings and only fifteen minutes’ drive from Port Lincoln, the fabulous Glen Forest Tourist Park is a must-see attraction when visiting the Eyre Peninsula. With its animals, mini golf, huge maze, Segway hire and picnic facilities, it’s the perfect place […]
[ September 18, 2020; ]
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar. But when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island, the campers are stranded. Unable to reach the outside world, they’ll need to go from strangers to […]
Paw Patrol: Jet to the Rescue | In Cinemas 10 September 2020
Get ready to zoom back to Barkingburg with the pups in this all-new movie.
When the scheming Duke of Flappington steals a powerful levitation gem from the royal castle and uses its magical powers to raise Barkingburg into the clouds, Skye will need to overcome […]
[ September 30, 2020; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ]
Learn more about the local flora and fauna around Taperoo Dunes.
The Port Environment Centre has created a nature bingo sheet to help you learn to identify local beach and dune species. The adventure trail sheet is also available for youngsters to get in touch with the different species they may encounter.
This event is part of the […]
[ September 26, 2020; ]
Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Campaign at Glenelg Beach
It’s been around 6 months since Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Campaign team held a full-scale public beach clean but they’re back and everyone’s invited to share a little ocean love.
The event will be part of SA’s inaugural Festival of Nature and will also feature a story to be […]
Family Swimming at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is a great place for families to visit during the October School Holidays. Open 7 days a week, your little one can enjoy the play spaces, fountains, and shallow water of the family leisure pool, while the older kids take the plunge in the lap […]
[ September 19, 2020 to September 20, 2020. October 24, 2020; November 21, 2020 to November 22, 2020. ]
Autism-Friendly Sensory Sessions in the SA Maritime Museum
The SA Maritime Museum will be holding Autism-Friendly Sensory Sessions in September, October and November. The Museum will be create special sessions where families can come in and experience a quieter visit that is more relaxing and less crowded.
The lighting will be dimmed, volume turned down, providing families […]
[ September 25, 2020 to October 4, 2020. ]
Learn2Swim Week – Free Lesson for Children Under Five
Learn2Swim Week 2020 will be held during the Spring school holidays from 25 September – 4 October 2020.
An initiative of Poolwerx, Learn2Swim Week is a national awareness campaign aimed at educating parents on the importance of teaching kids under five to swim. It provides the opportunity to […]
WIN Tickets to Bay City Rolling – School Holiday Roller-skating at Glenelg
Bay City Rolling is a new roller-skating event debuting in Glenelg for the October school holidays. Strap on your skates and go roller-skating under an opened marquee with views of the beach. A great affordable family experience for all ages and three weekends of […]
Whyalla’s jetty is a showpiece for the city that has attracted global attention since its opening in September 2020. The jetty’s balustrades ensure the public are safe when using the facility as it was designed – for walking and fishing – but the safety of those choosing to jump from the jetty is at serious […]
The Lights Water Lantern Festival Adelaide
An event for thousands of families, friends and foodies along with live music, dancing, and the floating of water lanterns.
Editor’s Note:
Unfortunately due to major tour and scheduling delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this event will NOT be held on 26 September 2020. They are working hard to reschedule all postponed […]
WIN Tickets to the 91-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage! at the Adelaide Festival Centre
Presented by CDP Kids
Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It’s now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider! But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they’re about to […]
WIN a Family Camping & Activity Pass to Woodhouse Activity Centre
Just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway, Woodhouse Activity Centre is a 54 hectare outdoor adventure park which is open 7 days a week for family day visits, camping and ‘Kids Only’ Day Camps in school holidays.
Being so conveniently located, and with world-class camping […]
The Pichi Richi Railway is a wonderful family experience in South Australia’s beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges.
by Katrina Gogel
If you have a train fan in the family and are looking for a South Aussie adventure, we highly recommend experiencing a ride on the Pichi Richi Railway.
The Pichi Richi railway is located in the small outback town […]
Take a wander through the amazing rock formations known as Murphy’s Haystacks.
by Katrina Gogel
Murphy’s Haystacks are a privately owned tourist attraction located approximately 40 kilometres from the seaside town of Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.
Calling in for a visit while on holiday recently, we were wowed by the large wind worn rock formations which […]
South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is well known for its beautiful coastlines, wide open spaces and fresh seafood, but many don’t realise that it’s also home to some incredible ancient rock formations.
by Katrina Gogel
During a recent family holiday around the Eyre Peninsula we hiked, slept-by and wandered around some of the amazing granite rock formations that […]
