winter Articles

Ayers House: An Exploration | Adelaide | Aug 2024

Explore and celebrate the recently restored Ayers House grand mansion in a rare, never before seen empty state at Ayers House: An Exploration.
Choose to have a glass of sparkling upon arrival, then embark on an exploration of the spectacular rooms including the famous State Dining Room, Grand Staircase and the Family Bedrooms with a number […]

Continue Reading

Adelaide Thunderbirds | 2024 Netball Season Home Games

[ August 3, 2024; August 5, 2024; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds 2024 Netball Season – be there as your Adelaide Thunderbirds take to the court in the world’s best national netball competition – Suncorp Super Netball.
After winning their first national league trophy since 2013 in 2023, the Thunderbirds return to take on the 2024 Suncorp Super Netball season. They’re set for a blockbuster Round […]

Continue Reading

SALA Festival | 1-31 Aug 2024

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
SALA is a state-wide showcase and celebration of South Australia’s living visual artists.
SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. […]

Continue Reading

MELTFest | Family Friendly Winter Festival | 3 Aug 2024

[ August 3, 2024; ]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield presents a FREE one-day immersive winter event featuring live music, food, fire, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Experience the enchanting blend of fire and ice this winter at MELTFest—an immersive one-day, free winter event set to light up Adelaide’s North-Western suburbs across two hot locations.
On Saturday 3 August 2024, this uniquely South […]

Continue Reading

Walk a Mile in My Boots | Hutt St Centre | 6-11 Aug 2024

[ August 6, 2024 to August 11, 2024. ]
Walk a Mile in My Boots – Step Up to End Homelessness.
Hutt St Centre’s annual fundraising challenge – Walk a Mile in My Boots – is here for 2024.   This August, walk a mile or more a day during National Homelessness Week and join a caring community raising much needed funds for more than 7,000 […]

Continue Reading

Fleurieu Food Festival | 1-31 Aug 2024

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
August brings a month-long culinary festival to the Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Food Festival returns for a third year running in 2024, bringing an influx of tourists to enjoy over 50 culinary events that showcase the variety of food and beverage producers and businesses across the region.

Presented by Fleurieu Food, the program includes masterclasses, tastings, feasts and […]

Continue Reading

Winter Reds | Adelaide Hills | 26-28 Jul 2024

[ July 26, 2024 to July 28, 2024. ]
Experience the magic of the Adelaide Hills at Winter Reds with almost 40 events happening this July.

The Adelaide Hills Wine Region will host the biggest winter event in the state, with over 30 Adelaide Hills Wine Producers and partnering venues all charging their glasses in celebration of the region’s renowned cool-climate red wines.

FIRE + FEAST […]

Continue Reading

Toasty Tunes | City of Unley Free Family-Friendly Events

[ June 23, 2024; July 20, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy Toasty Tunes this Winter around the City of Unley.
Join your local community this Winter for Unley’s Toasty Tunes events in Black Forest, Goodwood, Fullarton and Parkside.

Take the whole family along to a free, family-friendly, pop-up event and keep warm with $2 hot beverages and delicious $3 cheese toasties – all while being entertained with […]

Continue Reading

Tips for Keeping Electricity Costs Down | Energy Saving Checklist for Families

Discover handy tips for keeping electricity costs down and create an energy saving checklist for kids to use at home.
We need electricity to power our appliances, laptops, lights at night, heating in winter, cooling in summer and not to mention charging the endless family devices. Many families find their household electricity costs increase significantly in […]

Continue Reading

Encore Winter Activation Series | McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region | 1 Jun – 31 Aug 2024

Fire up with Encore’s program of great winter entertainment!
No need for winter blues! Onkaparinga’s Encore program promises fabulous, fired-up entertainment this winter right across the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region.
Warm up with fire pits, live music, art classes, epicurean adventures, fine wine, sustainable shopping, and – yes – Christmas in July.
And keep an eye […]

Continue Reading

Circus Rio Carnival | Adelaide, Elizabeth & Mt Barker | 28 Jun – 18 Aug 2024

With a brand-new cast and a brand-new show, Circus Rio is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers to Adelaide for the July school holidays, followed by Elizabeth and Mount Barker.
The Circus Rio spectacular is heading back to South Australia to showcase acts from around the globe. Bringing you a cast of internationally […]

Continue Reading

A European Winter at the Adelaide Central Market

As the days grow shorter and the nights cooler, Adelaide Central Market is transforming into a winter wonderland, offering a taste of Europe and a warm welcome to beat the winter chill.
As winter approaches, Adelaide Central Market is warming up with an Oliebollen and Apple Beignet pop up, inspired by the European street scenes of […]

Continue Reading

Firstival | Libraries SA | 1-31 Jul 2024

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]   
Firstival – Try Something New in July at Libraries SA
Firstival is set to return to the State’s public libraries this July with a fresh line up of events to try for the first time.
Firstival is a reminder for us all to reconnect with our curiosity, to book out some time in our busy lives […]

Continue Reading

Winter ChocFest | Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | 1-31 Jul 2024

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]
Winter ChocFest is returning to the Barossa Valley with delectable new Dome Dining Experiences.
Chocolate lovers will be able to indulge their sweetest desires in the cosiest of natural settings this July when the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company hosts Winter ChocFest, South Australia’s most delicious mid-year festival that returns in 2024 with a family-friendly program of […]

Continue Reading

CuttleFest & Snorkelling Tours | 7-21 Jul 2024

Swim with Giant Cuttlefish in Whyalla.
It’s a bucket list item, it’s been featured in global news stories including David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II and you can only do it in South Australia. 
Plunge into the thrill of CuttleFest 2024.  Immerse yourself in an extraordinary snorkelling adventure with the incredible Giant Australian Cuttlefish at Stony Point, near […]

Continue Reading

Winter Weekends | Adelaide | Jun – Aug 2024

Winter Weekends. Warm by the fire. Chill to the music.
Add a little heat to your Friday and Saturday nights in Adelaide this winter at Winter Weekends in the city.  Indulge in delicious food and wine from city restaurants, soak up live entertainment and warm up in front of toasty fire pits.
Make the most of Winter […]

Continue Reading

Best Hot Chocolates Around Adelaide

Your Guide to Adelaide’s Best Hot Chocolates
There’s nothing like a rich, smooth, chocolatey hot chocolate, particularly in the middle of Winter. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places where you can go and enjoy a nice hot chocolate and maybe indulge in a little treat on the side.
Where to go for […]

Continue Reading

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival | 27-28 Jul 2024

[ July 27, 2024 to July 28, 2024. ]
Enjoy a weekend of family fun with show rides, camel & pony rides, food trucks, live music, market stalls, fireworks and an almond inspired cookery competition at the annual Willunga Almond Blossom Festival.
This annual winter community fundraiser held on the last weekend in July will celebrate with entertainment for the whole family.  Enjoy local live […]

Continue Reading

Glenelg Winter Arts Festival | 5-21 Jul 2024

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
The Glenelg Winter Arts Festival returns to the Bay from 5 – 21 July 2024.
This fun winter event is your chance to enjoy live arts and entertainment during the cooler weather in an iconic Adelaide coastal location.
Over the two weeks of the July school holidays, 5-21 July, Glenelg’s Colley Reserve will be abuzz with shows […]

Continue Reading

Campbelltown Pizza Festival | July 2024

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]
Campbelltown Pizza Festival will be held throughout the month of July to showcase the wonderful local pizza venues in the Campbelltown area.
Held annually in July, the Campbelltown Pizza Festival showcases some of the region’s best pizza and pasta restaurants.  Participating pizza festival venues will be offering up pizza and pasta specials, and each venue will […]

Continue Reading

Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 1-30 Jun 2024

[ June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. ]
Victor Harbor’s Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and an opportunity to share the passion the Victor Harbor and Fleurieu community has for the protection and preservation of their coastal landscapes and marine environment. 
The Victor Harbor Winter WhaleFest program features thoughtfully curated events for […]

Continue Reading

Glow in the Dark Ghost Mushrooms | Walking Tours | Mount Gambier

When to see Ghost Mushrooms in Mount Gambier – Walking Tours.
UPDATE 2024: The Ghost Mushroom Lane event will not be opening this year, however you can book a guided tour. See below for more information.
Take your family on a walk into the forest at night and experience the glow of these intriguing fungi with a […]

Continue Reading

Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights | Dinosaurs at Adelaide Zoo | 4-21 Jul 2024

[ July 4, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]  
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights this July!
Step back in time and into the Mesozoic Era to a land where puppets, lights and dinosaurs collide.
In a brand-new experience and a night not seen for millions of years, prepare to be electrified by the first in a trilogy exploring the prehistoric era. […]

Continue Reading
Base Camp Illuminate Adelaide

Base Camp | Illuminate Adelaide | 4–21 July 2024

[ June 29, 2023 to July 30, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_196349" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Frankie The Creative[/caption]
Base Camp is back at Illuminate Adelaide in 2024 at its new home – Lot Fourteen on North Terrace.
Make your way over to Lot Fourteen on North Terrace to discover the city’s latest pop-up village filled with food, firepits, and winter’s best entertainment, nestled between Fire Gardens […]

Continue Reading

City Lights | Free Light Trail | Illuminate Adelaide | 5-21 Jul 2024

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with a whole-new free program of interactive surprises, thought-provoking installations, and breathtaking projections.
Works by local and international artists from the world’s leading creative studios will be showcased at Adelaide’s iconic institutions and secret hideaways.
Installations & Locations
ChronoHarp […]

Continue Reading

Illuminate Adelaide | Winter Light Festival | 4-21 Jul 2024

[ July 4, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]  
Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
Illuminate Adelaide, Adelaide’s exciting winter light festival, returns from 4 to 21 July 2024 with a spectacular program of immersive installations that will light up the city.
Celebrating the intersection and innovation between art, light music and technology, the program features a dedicated program of major ticketed events, music performances and free installations. 

This is […]

Continue Reading

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 […]

Continue Reading

The Moseley Igloos | Glenelg | 3 May – 8 Sep 2024

[ May 3, 2024 1:00 pm to September 8, 2024 1:05 pm. ]
The Moseley Igloos – Outside Dining in Glenelg.
The Moseley igloos are back in Glenelg this winter featuring a warm, cosy fireplace and room for eight people.
Located outside at The Moseley Bar and Kitchen in Glenelg, igloo bookings are for exclusive use and include full table service from your personal waiter.  The igloos are family friendly […]

Continue Reading

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures | Adelaide | 14-16 June 2024

[ June 14, 2024 to June 16, 2024. ]
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures in Adelaide this June.
Hit the road to adventure when Disney On Ice returns to Adelaide this Winter.
Disney On Ice is an adventure for the whole family, filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, incredible stunts, and wow-moments both on the ice and in the air.

Each year the show brings […]

Continue Reading
crows port showdown

Adelaide Crows & Port Power AFL Home Games | Adelaide Oval | 2024 Season

[ May 26, 2024; May 30, 2024; June 6, 2024; June 15, 2024; June 22, 2024; June 29, 2024; July 6, 2024; July 13, 2024; July 20, 2024; July 28, 2024; August 3, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 17, 2024; ]
2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season – Footy Home Games in South Australia
Adelaide Crows and Port Power Home Games at Adelaide Oval
For the first time in history, the Toyota AFL Premiership season will begin with an ‘Opening Round’ with four blockbusters to be played in New South Wales and Queensland. The matches start on Thursday 7 […]

Continue Reading
Back to Top
Top