Adelaide Kids Party Guide

Kids Parties Adelaide – The Lowdown

There are plenty of ways to celebrate your child’s birthday, but the most important ingredients for a special day includes the best of friends, fun party food, a great location and best of all, creating special memories! Our Guide to Kids Parties in Adelaide is here to show you some of the best ways, places and ideas around town to help make your next kids party a memorable, stress free and completely awesome day for all involved.


THE PARTY PROFESSIONALS

Hire the party experts. Surprise and delight your little lad or lady by adding something extra special to their birthday event. Balloons to face painting, bouncy castle hire to one-of-a-kind invitations, professional party props and entertainers are a special treat to make your kids party unforgettable. With something to suit every theme you’ll please the superheroes to the princesses and everyone in between.
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WHERE TO PARTY

Kids Party Venues in Adelaide. Good parties are messy parties. So spare yourself the tidy up and hold your next kids birthday party at one of Adelaide’s best party venues. From self-catering to fully catered options there’s a venue to suit every theme and budget. Train parties, trampoline parties, bouncing parties, craft parties… booking a party venue means the kids can have fun while parents relax and enjoy some time out. Win-win we say.
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PARTY PARKS

Great parks for birthday parties in Adelaide. A park is a top location for a birthday party and we’ve put together a list of our favourite Adelaide parks for your next kids party. Fenced, shaded, BBQ facilities, clean amenities, grassy areas – these parks have everything you need for a great day. No need to clean the house before the party… and clean it again afterwards. Make the most of Adelaide’s big open spaces and let the kids party and go crazy outdoors.
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PARTY FOOD

Simple and tasty recipes perfect for kid’s parties. Party food. It’s not just all cupcakes and fairy bread (although they are definitely a favourite around here) Get creative in the kitchen with these great kids party recipes. Whether you’re after traditional party fare or super healthy options, our party recipe ideas are sure to inspire.
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MJ McInerney Reserve, West Croydon

Find it at: Sackville St, West Croydon. If your kids love slides, skate parks or shooting hoops……this is going to be their new favourite playground. We’re talking big slides, small slides, straight slides and one great big epic curly slide that is going to be VERY busy this weekend! We’re calling it the best party park in the North West, and it may just make the new TOP 10 in Adelaide, because it’s got LOTS of...

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Glenthorne National Park Adventure Playground

Glenthorne Nature Play Space Find it at: Majors Road, O’Halloran Hill The multi-million dollar nature play space, forming part of SA’s newest national park, Glenthorne National Park opened in 2022 and the nature playground has it all, some of the wonderful playground features include; Multiple slides (including a HUGE tube slide tower Swings galore Inclusive inground roundabout Pram friendly paths Freestyle nature play (think build...

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Host the Ultimate Kids Party at P1 Entertainment Complex!

Looking for a kids birthday party venue that’s bursting with fun, thrills, and non-stop action? P1 Entertainment Complex is Adelaide’s go-to indoor venue for unforgettable kids’ celebrations. There’s high-speed electric go-karts, over 50 arcade games, and high-tec golf simulators – all under one roof and all fully hosted. P1 kids’ party packages are designed especially for ages 7–12 (minimum height 120cm) and cater for a...

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Sturt Reserve Murray Bridge

Find it at: Charles Sturt Drive, Murray Bridge Sturt Reserve is a fantastic facility and well worth a visit when you next head up the freeway! Located on the foreshore of the Murray, it can get a tad (very) windy at times but if you time it right, you won’t find a more beautiful spot to spend the arvo. The playground itself is massive, in fact you would be hard pressed to find a larger undercover playground anywhere, with several playgrounds...

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Classic Carriage Drives – Unicorn Tea Party

Every little girl dreams of a magical birthday surrounded by unicorns (ok, maybe not every little girl, but mine certainly did), fairy tales, and a world of wonder. At Classic Carriage Rides in the stunning Adelaide Hills, that dream became a reality. Libby has created the most whimsical experience on her Montacute property, where rustic charm, boho beauty, and a sprinkle of unicorn magic come together to make a celebration that feels straight...

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Birthday Parties at Star Academy

Looking for the ultimate party destination for your child’s next birthday? Look no further than Star Parties!  Star take the stress out of party planning with their all-inclusive kids’ party packages that are as magical as they are memorable. Perfect for the cooler months, all parties are held indoors in a beautifully themed private party space, fully decorated to match your chosen theme. From the moment you arrive, Star’s...

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Tusmore Park Wading Pool

Find it at: Stirling St, Tusmore Tusmore Park Wading Pool is fast becoming a favourite spot for visitors to cool down. The design features a fully fenced and shaded wading pool, lawned areas for picnics, a new creek style section, tiered seating and water play equipment for plenty of splashing and playing during the summer months. A few points worth mentioning: It’s fully fenced!! Hoorah! It’s unsupervised which means there’s...

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Morialta Mukanthi Conservation Park Playground

Find it at: Morialta Conservation Park, Woodforde The eagle has landed at Morialta Playground… in a 7 metre tall nest – and your kids can climb it! Yep, the Morialta Conservation Park playground is AWESOME! Best suited to kids aged 5-15years, it is great to see a play area perfect for older families. With over 100 car parks and walking trails to guide you, it makes a visit to the park even easier to navigate for families. The...

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Kids Birthday Parties at McGregor’s

Looking for a fun and stress-free venue to host a child’s next birthday party? McGregor’s Private Events, located 150m from Peter Rabbit Cafe at 196 Hindley Street in the city, is the perfect place for an unforgettable celebration! With a spacious and flexible venue, you’ll get exclusive use of the space for your next kids birthday celebration. A Space That’s All Yours At McGregor’s, you’ll get the entire venue to yourself so...

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Tent Events – Unique and Stylish Bell Tent Events

Tent Events is a family run Adelaide Business. Specialising in Bell Tents and with 50 tents in three different sizes, they have a package that will suit all spaces and events. They do all age Birthdays, chill out and picnic spaces, Sleepover Birthdays, Family Getaways, and larger events including Weddings, Festivals, Christmas Parties and Corporate Getaways. Tent Events have a package that will suit most budgets starting from $195. With...

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Kapunda Lions Park

Find it at: 23-27 Hill St, Kapunda What a gem of a regional playground this one is! Fully fenced and spacious, with plenty of natural and artificial shade, plus one of the best trains (full sized we might add) we have seen in quite some time. Leo is an old steam engine from the copper mining days of the town, and your train loving kids will be all over this one. There is also seating and a pergola, which is very popular for parties.There are...

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Angus Neill Reserve Seacliff

Find it at: Esplanade, Seacliff Located opposite the tranquil beach that runs between Seacliff and Brighton, Angus Neill Reserve is ideal for large gatherings. There’s plenty of parking available around the park and it is extremely well-maintained. During the warmer months, you can see kids setting up slip ‘n’ slides on the weekends and sliding down the spacious grassy knoll. Things we love about this park 2 x Undercover BBQ...

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Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature Playspace

Find it at: Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett Vale The amazing $2.2 million nature playspace, located on the corner of Wheatsheaf and States Roads at Morphett Vale, has been designed for people of all ages to get outdoors and engage with nature.  Nature themes are featured as a tribute to the site’s importance for Kaurna people, and the site’s history as a working farm from the 1840s to 1960s. Stunning public art by local Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and...

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Mitcham Reserve

Find it at: Corner Old Belair Road and Norman Walk, Mitcham This ripper was upgraded in December 2018 and we absolutely love it! The new playground updates are a credit to Nature Play Design and the City of Mitcham with a great mix of the nature play elements alongside more traditional equipment. On the larger side of the park (the Northern side) there is the highlight of the new upgrade to Mitcham Reserve with a double story ‘elf...

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Jervois Street Reserve Playground South Plympton

Find it at: 43 Jervois Street, South Plympton Jervois Street Playground in South Plympton is up there with Morialta and Glenunga as one of our favourite playgrounds in Adelaide. Some of the Jervois Street Reserve highlights are: Fully fenced junior playground with lots to keep the little ones happy including double slides, a ‘bird’s nest’ swing, regular and baby swing, sandpit and a water play feature with pump action water...

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GT Fisher Nature Playground

Find it at: Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor Stage 2 of this fabulous development has been completed and it looks brilliant. The earlier redeveloped GT Fisher Playground in Victor Harbor opened in July 2019 and is located where the old train playground was, right near the horse trams, this nature playground will have the kids smiling all around. What an amazing interactive, quirky playspace the people of Victor Harbor have delivered. Based around...

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Heron Way Reserve, Hallett Cove

Find it at: Heron Way, Hallett Cove This is a great playground with amazing views over the ocean. The reserve includes a 5-way swing, tunnel slide, water and sand play, nature play, fitness equipment, shade sales, toilet, seating, shelter and BBQ facilities. The playground is unfenced, and there is a drop down to the rocky beach that parents with fast moving smaller children will need to be mindful of. There is parking close to the playground,...

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Golden Fields Adventure Playground, Golden Grove

Find it at: Asgard Drive, Golden Grove Golden Fields Reserve has had an incredible upgrade with the addition of an adventure playground, which joins the existing reserve playground in this 12 hectare reserve (the adventure playground is on the lower level)! This has got to be one of the biggest playground reserves in Adelaide with HEAPS of different play areas, including an accessible area and a brand new section with the coolest slide around!...

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Jubilee Wooden Adventure Playground Port Noarlunga

Find it at: Saltfleet Street, Port Noarlunga South Jubilee Playground is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the Adelaide area. It’s an oldie but a goodie and most of the awesome play equipment that forms a castle is made out of wood which makes it even cooler! With HEAPS of things to keep kids from toddler to high school amused and has different sections for different abilities, it is easy to see why this is a local favourite. We...

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Heywood Park Playground, Unley Park

Find it at: Addiscombe Pl, Unley Park Calling all Mini Ninjas. Heywood Park in Unley is the place to be. In addition to the 2 separate play areas this play space has awesome Mini Ninja course designed for ages 10 – 14. We love how the council have created this space with a natural flare in mind so the kids balance and climb on logs and stumps, run up and over mounds, and use rocks as stepping stones. The ninja course is actually designed...

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Kids Go Kart Hire Birthday Parties

Here’s something new to the kids birthday party scene in Adelaide. Kids Go Kart Hire delivers exciting, safe and hassle-free Go Karting experiences for children aged 3 – 12. Perfect for kids birthday parties, private events, festivals, school programs and more. Their kid friendly, battery-powered electric Go Karts are the first of their kind in Australia designed for maximum fun and safety on any surface, indoors or outdoors. The team...

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Parties at Toddler Sense

When looking for a location for my sons joint 1st and 3rd birthday party I knew I wanted something EASY! I’m talking, someone running activities for me, taking care of the set up and clean up and not having to bring a whole heap of decorations and toys with us. So when I found the WOW Sensory Centre and Toddler Sense, I knew it was perfect! With a Birthday Host on hand for your whole party, you really don’t have to worry about much...

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Charm Bracelet Birthday Parties by WanderCharm

Looking for a unique and hands-on party idea that’s full of sparkle and charm (literally)? WanderCharm Parties bring the fun to you! We recently had the absolute pleasure of having Jem from WanderCharm host a birthday party, and let us tell you – it was something really special. Jem rolled in and instantly set up the dreamiest outdoor jewellery studio, complete with the cutest low tables (perfect for kids), boho rugs, charm displays and all the...

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Birthday Parties at Timezone and Zone Bowling

With customisable party packages to suit kids and teens, and options tailored to every gaming and bowling enthusiast, Timezone and Zone Bowling are your go-to venues for hassle-free kids birthday celebrations. Enjoy a dedicated party host, food, drinks and activities—all without the stress of setup or clean up. Whether you’re striking out on the lanes, winning big on the claw machines, chasing high scores on the arcade games, or going head to...

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Classic Carriage Drives

Step back in time on a trip down memory lane with this relaxed, unique family experience. After a leisurely drive to Montacute in the Adelaide Hills, our carriage awaited us by a charming old stone building on Institute Road, creating a picturesque scene that set the tone for the entire journey. We were warmly greeted by the owner, Libby, her canine sidekick, Eddie, and the most beautifully natured horse, Stella – a delightful trio...

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Birthday Parties at Little Rockets Munno Para & Barossa Valley

Birthday parties have never been easier with Little Rockets Munno Para or Barossa indoor play cafes.. Whichever venue you choose, they have fantastic party packages to suit all budgets. Little Rockets parties run for 1.5 hours and they have the following times to choose from: 9am-10:30am, 11am-12:30pm, 1pm-2:30pm, and 3pm-4:30pm. They are suitable for ages 0-12 and with their giant indoor playgrounds comprising of multi level areas to climb,...

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Private Screening Birthday Parties at Palace Nova Cinemas

Private Screening Birthday Parties are available at Palace Nova Cinemas!Mention Kids in Adelaide when you book and you will receive a FREE Admit Two pass for you and a guest to attend a session of your choosing* at a future date when you book a Movie Birthday Party with Palace Nova Cinemas. *Terms and conditions apply. Pricing starts from $360 for your own private cinema experience with add-ons available which include popcorn, drink and choc...

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Peerless Road Reserve Munno Para West

Find it at: Peerless Road, Munno Para West The 2024 built reserve upgrade includes play equipment for all abilities and ages, adventure obstacle course, nature play and park amenities such as BBQs, seating, drinking fountain, car parking and toilets. Surrounding the playspace will are green garden beds offering natural boundaries to the park and the existing trees will be retained providing additional natural shade. The reserve overal...

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Playford Road Reserve, Newton

Find it at: Playford Road, Newton Playford Road Reserve out at Newton was upgraded in late 2024 to provide a modern playspace with all the facilities needed for a great kids party or day out with the family. The design completely re-imagined the site whilst meeting community desires and recreational needs. The design includes the following. Disability accessible pathways Accessible public toilet New playground Open turf area for ball sports,...

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Princess Elizabeth Playground, Adelaide CBD

Find it at: South Terrace, Adelaide The Princess Elizabeth Playground is fantastic for all ages, from toddlers up to adults.  Located on South Terrace opposite Willcox St in the city, it is definitely a big favourite with us (and most of Adelaide judging by numbers!). It is one of many well-equipped kids playgrounds in this area and reopened in late 2014 after a complete upgrade. There is so much to do, and the park is a huge hit with kids...

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Old Gum Tree Reserve & Playground, Glenelg

Find it at: McFarlane Street, Glenelg North (just off Tapley’s Hill Road) Combine a fantastic playground with all the facilities you will need, with a bit of local history, and you have the Old Gum Tree historic site and playground at Glenelg.  With 3 seperate undercover areas to cater for multiple groups at one time, scattered around a spacious area shaded by huge (probably gum) trees, this is the perfect spot for your family...

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ILOOKMYSTYLE Adelaide’s Premier Kids Party Venue

Ilookmystyle is a premier kids party venue located in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. Established in 2008, ilookmystyle has been providing kids birthday parties that will be remembered for a lifetime, for more than a decade, providing more than one thousand parties to children within South Australia. They are a truly one of a kind experience offering a variety of disco themed pamper parties, for both girls and boys.  Be confident. Be positive. Be...

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Birthday Parties at The Hahndorf Farm Barn

The Hahndorf Farm Barn offer both fully-catered and self-catered birthday parties. Fun-filled parties are jam packed with animal love and will put a huge smile on their faces! Your guests can bottle feed their baby animals, cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs and even milk a cow. That’s just the start of it! Let the Farm Barn Hahndorf look after the catering for your party, they even do your party decorations in a farm theme, and you get to...

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Gymnastics Birthday Parties

Is there a better way to celebrate your child’s birthday than jumping in a GIANT foam pit? Not to mention balancing on beams, swinging on bars, climbing the tarzan rope, or bouncing on the tumble trampoline? We don’t think so! At Gymnastics Birthday Parties they take care of the birthday celebration the best way their qualified gymnastics coaches know how!  Gymnastics Birthday Parties take your...

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B.Curious Slime Birthday Parties

B.Curious Australia create unforgettable birthday party experiences designed to spark every child’s imagination—without the stress for parents. Now offering parties in their very own beautifully designed studio, located in the western suburbs of Adelaide. From planning and decorating to entertaining and even providing the kids’ lunch, everything is done for you.  Adults can also pre-order a delicious grazing box or hot coffee to enjoy during...

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Host an Unforgettable Birthday Party at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary!

Experience a unique birthday celebration at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary, where children can enjoy a fun-filled day in the beautiful, natural environment of the Adelaide Hills. Their birthday parties offer exceptional hands-on experiences with a variety of Australian native animals, creating memories your child will treasure. Perfect for young animal lovers, Warrawong promises an extraordinary birthday celebration like no other! Their Birthday...

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Semaphore Foreshore Playground

Find it at: The Esplanade, Semaphore Semaphore Foreshore is set for an incredible redevelopment, which will include a brand new playground (which will replace the existing playground below). The revised Master Plan is open for community consultation until 19 May 2024, but check out some of the concept images below. We are loving the proposed new activity hub (new playground to be built next to this), and water play! To read the Master Plan and...

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Barossa Adventure Station

Find it at: Washington Street, Angaston This family friendly and highly accessible facility (toilets YES!) features a 1km mountain bike trail, zip-line, in-groundtrampolines, multi-level adventure play space including a mega tower and slide, skate ramps, bouldering wall, half-court basketball, sensory sound forest poles, outdoor fitness equipment, play deck and plenty of picnic spots. default It is the perfect place to spend an hour, or the...

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ArtVibe – Personalised, Hand Drawn Canvases

ArtVibe is our new go-to for personalised gifts or party favours in Adelaide! Sylvie is one talented lady, turning her art skills into personalised keepsakes that kids get to colour and decorate themselves! Order personalised canvasses from ArtVibe for a present or party favours with a difference. Sylvie will need to know the name and age of the child/ children she is creating the canvasses for and then let her work her magic! The result will...

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Birthday Parties at Bazinga!

If you haven’t been to Bazinga Trading Cards, Collectibles & Arcade in Munno Para or their indoor entertainment precinct in the Barossa comprising of Bazinga, Barossa Ninja and Little Rockets Play Cafe yet, you are missing out! Not only are they the coolest place to play arcade games, browse sporting memorabilia, trading cards and pop culture collectables, they also have a PARTY ROOM. So if you are looking for a truly unique party...

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Burnside Adventure Playground

Find it at: The Parade & West Terrace, Kensington Gardens Hidden away in the inner Eastern suburbs is this the awesome Burnside Adventure Playground. Despite being a multi-award winning park and just off The Parade, I’ve been surprised to find how many locals don’t even know about this place with things to do for families of all ages and interests! It s a firm fave for us and our two boys under 5, plus our friends with toddlers...

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Hawthorndene Apex Park

Find it at: Watahuna Avenue, Hawthorndene This park is a beautiful leafy, shady spot and great for kids of all ages really. Heaps of space to spread out, play ball games and run around AND it’s fully fenced! Yahoo! The playground features areas for the little people, and the bigger kids with swings, slides, firemans pole, monkey bars, flying fox, see saw and a cute little pretend ‘shop’ area where the kids made pretend...

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Loxton Pioneer Playground

Find it at: 4 Tobruk Terrace, Loxton This park was built in 2015 and has been a firm Riverland favourite for kids of all ages ever since. Little kids will love the toddler play area, numerous swings and smaller slides and older kids will have a great time climbing all over the giant rope tower and the 15m paddle steamer climbing feature (the PS Jolly Miller), zipping down the fast slide, spinning around on the mousewheel, riding the double...

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Monash Adventure Playground

Find it at: Madison Road, Monash Most of us oldies will remember Monash Playground from when we were kids. Back in the 80s and 90s it looked a bit like this.. It was EPIC! (and also terrifying) It isn’t as terrifying anymore but it’s still one of S.A’s best playgrounds and definitely worth a visit if you’re staying in the Riverland or passing through. It’s about 3 hours drive from Adelaide between Barmera and...

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Capturing Family Moments with Lin Photography: Affordable and Elegant

Lin Photography, based in North Eastern Adelaide, offers an array of photography services designed to capture life’s most precious moments. Specializing in family photo sessions, Lin Photography understands the importance of affordability without compromising on quality. Outdoor sessions start from just $60 (conditions apply), making it accessible for everyone to preserve their cherished memories.A hallmark of Lin Photography is the...

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Pamper Parties at Dream Cuts!

Have you been to Adelaide’s newest kid’s hair salon yet? Dream Cuts at Westfield Marion aren’t just an incredible salon, they also do BIRTHDAY PARTIES! They are the ultimate kids pamper party in Adelaide! From hair braiding to stencil face painting, hair glitter, face gems, finger and toe nail painting, shimmery eyeshadow application, face glitter and more! Your kids are set to have a dreamy time at Dream Cuts beautifully...

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Wilbur’s Wildlife – Native Animal Encounter Birthday Parties

Wilbur’s Wildlife is the up-close native animal experience that comes to you. They will bring along 8-10 of their friendly native animals for a hands-on experience where your child and their friends will get to pat and hold the animals. Their group of animal ambassadors include snakes, lizards, frogs, insects and possums among others. The birthday child will become a junior ranger helping to introduce their friends to the animals and...

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Tagsy – the most unique birthday party idea in Adelaide!

We have the latest craze in Birthday Parties that’s hitting Adelaide by storm! Its unique, it’s creative, it’s engaging, it’s’ just a heap of fun for everyone. It’s a Birthday Party where kids are painting their own pair of high-top sneakers! It’s the perfect party for all those kids who love to get crafty and create something unique. At a Tagsy Birthday Party, the birthday child chooses the inspiration...

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OLON – Soccer & Virtual Reality Parties, Adelaide

Throw the ultimate birthday bash with OLON’s soccer and virtual reality party packages. Your child can enjoy a thrilling soccer match, explore new worlds in virtual reality or engage with endless gaming options. OLON offers a curated selection of kids parties including, the Ultimate Hosted Indoor Soccer, Free Roam Multiplayer VR, and VR arcade + PS5 + Nintendo Switch gaming parties. With dedicated party hosts, private rooms, full venue hire...

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Make Your Own Sushi

Did you know that making sushi doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated? Our kids love rolling up their sleeves (and their lunch) and I mean there are worse things in the world than a few bits of stray sticky rice around your kitchen right? We even whip this up fresh before school some mornings, to be honest it’s usually the morning after we have chicken schnitzel for dinner, because that’s my kids sushi go to – but...

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