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Benni’s Cafe & Gelato Bar at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company

The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company opened just before Easter 2019, and is a must-visit when you are in the area. Don’t plan on a quick visit just to buy some amazing chocolate though, there is so much on offer here you may as well book in for lunch at Benni’s Cafe and try it all! It’s a fabulous alternative to a traditional cellar door with so many initiatives that can be used as bargaining power for the kids! A gelato bar greets...

Bloom Cafe

Want an exceptional quality, cute as, *hidden* café on the city fringe, with a secluded river path to explore? Think large alfresco pavilion, shady garden with games strewn, and and irresistible brand new kids menu. Where well behaved dogs are welcome and there are zero cars whizzing past? Throw in coffee so good you will have at least two, and a setting so pretty you know there is a snap going direct to the gram? Bloom Café at 38 Winwood...

Kytons Bakery Fundraising

So many of us South Australian parents grew up enjoying Kytons Bakery hot cross buns, family pies and pasty slices, lamingtons and other delicious treats. We also all remember the excitement when our netball club, school, gymnastics club or local community group would run a Kytons Bakery fundraiser – well, guess what? Kytons are still supporting local clubs, charities and community groups through their fundraising drives and they have...

Tips For A Family Friendly Adelaide Fringe

Kids are unpredictable – like many of the Fringe shows we’ve seen really. As much as I have fought it, I am ready to admit that I am at a stage in my life, with kids, where PLANNING is king. Attending events is no exception, so here is my guide to surviving a day at Adelaide Fringe with kids. Sort your transport or parking in advance. Weekends get particularly busy and opening night will also see some road closures around...

Acai Affair

Here’s a fun and guilt free spot to take the family! Acai Affair on King William Road is a brand new premium self serve Acai and Frozen Yoghurt Bar! The kids are going to love creating their own bowl and best of all you can indulge completely guilt free here! It’s a perfect substitute for Ice Cream and definitely a lot more fun – just wait until you see the self serve toppings buffet – it will have your eyes popping out...

Inchargebox Review

Honestly, what family doesn’t need help with their digital wellbeing? Enter Inchargebox! We have had our eyes on this product for a while and in the lead up to the summer holidays, we jumped at the opportunity to give a couple of different sized Inchargebox’s a go. What is it exactly? Well it’s a great quality, powered coated, lockable, steel tech storage box. It’s stylish and it obviously has has capability to charge up...

Adelaide’s Best Cookies and Biscuits

This one is for the cookie and biscuit lovers! Brace your taste buds for a rollercoaster of flavour because the Kids in Adelaide team have done the hard yards just in time for World Cookie Day, December 4th, thanks for asking, to uncover Adelaide’s best sugar wizards. You know, the ones turning dough into pure magic. We have been on a mission to prove that Adelaide isn’t just famous for its festivals, hills and wine; we’ve got...

Dunstan Adventure Playground, St Peters

Find it at: Winchester Street, St Peters This wonderful playground upgrade, completed in 2023, includes new adventure-themed play equipment, toilets, picnic and BBQ facilities and park furniture. The Dunstan Adventure Playground is full of excellent equipment for adventurous kids. A lot of the equipment is aimed at older children though, so your kids will need to feel pretty confident, the slide is beyond huge and kids will need their balance...

West Beach Eatery

At a quick glance, you might think that West Beach Patisserie & Eatery is only for guests staying at the Big4 in West Beach Parks, but we are here to tell you that it is OPEN to the public, 7 days a week and your family are going to love some of the best coffee, food and hospitality going around! Legitimately, every thing this talented family touch in the hospitality space, turns to gold. Trust us, we have been following these legends...

What the Croque! Café

Hello brand new Adelaide café that your kids are going to LOVE every bit as much as you will! With a delicious French inspired menu, think next level toasties like the OG Croque: Leg Ham, Swiss Cheese, Parmesan Cheese and Home Made Béchamel, toasted on sourdough. Plus some of the best coffee we have had in a while AND a beautiful adjoining fenced out door playground – we are SOLD. So, we’ve shamelessly stalked owners Amy and Eric...

Kimbolton wines, Langhorne Creek

If you’re looking for a winery that rolls out the welcome mat for families, Kimbolton Vineyards is where it’s at! Nestled in the breathtaking Langhorne Creek wine region, just a short drive from Adelaide, this hidden gem is perfect for both kids and adults alike. With its lush vineyards and stunning landscapes, Langhorne Creek invites you to explore its award-winning wineries – Kimbolton being our absolute favourite! Opened in December...

Grazing Yorkes

We recently did a huge 11 night trip to the Yorke Peninsula with the kids in tow – fantastic trip, but by the time we got to our second to last stop, we were running a bit low on the food we had packed when we left home and who has time for supermarket shopping on holiday? Enter, Grazing Yorkes! We got in touch with Emily and ordered a cheese platter box and a breakfast box and she delivered them direct to our accommodation so once we...

Tick these South Australian landmarks off your family bucket list

Righto Adelaide families, fuel up the car and pack all of the snacks because some days simply call for a little South Australian road trip into our regions to see some BIG THINGS with the kids! From Hay bales to suspension bridges, silo art to jaw dropping look outs, here’s a fun list to tick off with the kids of some of the best landmarks you can visit around our great city and state. Use our handy interactive playground map along the way and...

Adelaide’s Best Milkshakes & Crazy Shakes

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard……..ok, no it doesn’t, but some of these beauties might! The Kids in Adelaide team are partial to a milkshake and we have dropped a list of our favourite Adelaide (and beyond) rich, frothy, cold, flavoured dairy milk delights. From the humble traditional milkshake at Cheffy Chelbys in the south, to the best of the Barossa. We found thickshake heaven in the south and fancy schmanc-ey milkshakes in the...

O’Leary Walker

WIN a Luxe Family Winery Experience this summer, including wine, kids grazing platters, adults grazing platters + a picnic rug and wine to take home (Click HERE) Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Clare Valley, O’Leary Walker Wines is a family-friendly winery that truly offers something for everyone. Known for its world-class Rieslings and breathtaking vineyard views, it’s the perfect place to spend a day with friends, family, or even as a...

Adelaide’s Best Donut

Our team at Kids in Adelaide are passionate about World Donut Day. Nobody hates a donut (especially not kids, or Tim). Possibly the most important food in our South Australian economy, demonstrated regularly when referencing any country town by the quality of the bakery before anything else. Also every bakery lives or dies by its donuts. Case closed. Donuts are King. SO, the first Friday in June is International Donut Day (or doughnut for the...

Shapeshifter Brewing Co.

We love a family friendly craft brewery and Shapeshifter Brewing Co in Adelaide’s west, just off of Grange Road, is an absolute gem. Offering up to twelve (rotating) tasty brews on tap in a funky, partially industrial, modern, arty taproom, they’ve honestly got every one in the family covered from the kids to the dog. Shapeshifter Brewing have only been in the Findon digs for a little under two years, however it’s possible you...

Village Grounds Cafe, Alberton

Kids in Adelaide Best Babyccino 2024 – click here for all of the info and full list ‘It takes a village’. As parents, I’m sure you’ve heard the term thrown around the playground before. But, the Village Grounds Cafe adapts the phrase into their daily perfectly. With a welcoming vibe and philanthropic values, it’s easy to see why locals have fallen in love with this delightful little cafe on Torrens Rd at Alberton. This...

The Experience Cafe Broadview

If you like your morning with a side of community, respect and diversity, we have a fantastic little well priced excuse to get you out of the house with your babes and toddlers. Enter The Experience Cafe, Broadview, in Adelaide’s North East. You’ll not only find your caffeine and food fix in an extremely inclusive and friendly environment, there is fenced outdoor play for the little kids AND you are supporting young people and...

Double Chocolate Scones

Nothing like your Grandma used to make and every thing like the chocolate mud scone that you will find at Bakers Delight, we used World Chocolate Day as an excuse to roll up our sleeves with the kids in the kitchen and knock out a batch of these lunch box winners. Make them by hand, make them in a food processor (honestly this is the worst option) or make them in your fancy pants Thermomix using the ‘kneeding’ function if you like...

Sassy’s Cat Cafe

Adelaide cat lovers, kids who love animals and families looking for a beautiful unique experience, welcome to Sassy’s Cat Cafe and Adoption Centre in Felixstow on Payneham Road. Last week we popped out for cake and coffee to meet Sharon and her adorable fluffy friends, some permanent residents and some rescues waiting for forever homes. You can visit this super family friendly venue with or with out the intention of adopting, and simply...

Wallaroo Marina Apartments

Here’s an unbeatable regional SA school holiday adventure or weekend getaway for your family! At the top of Yorke Peninsula, just under two hours drive from Adelaide, this beautiful waterfront self contained accommodation is waiting for you to come and make some precious memories with your kids. I mean look, we won’t judge if it’s actually a getaway with out the kids that you are seeking either! #DateNight #MumsTimeOut...

Braids to Kill Birthday Parties

Here’s a party idea worth getting tangled up about – fun and stylish nonetheless. A unique suggestion for those who love looking and feeling fabulous. Imagine stopping traffic with brightly-coloured, beautiful braided hairstyles that allow you to express creativity and individuality. And then, imagine sharing the same feeling with your friends… what a way to celebrate! Perfect for kids and adults alike, Braids to Kill is ran...

BOUNCE Inc. Adelaide – Indoor Trampoline Park

BOUNCE now has two venues in Adelaide. Yep, you can BOUNCE the day away at Marleston and Greenacres! It’s a massive indoor adventure park that provides an adrenaline rush for all ages. Imagine more than 50 interconnected trampolines with the Big Bag, Slam Dunk and Dodgeball courts rolled in. It’s also home to the famous BOUNCE X-Park obstacle course so you can get your ninja on! Taste the rush of extreme sports and freestyle gymnastics without...

Funtopia Adelaide

Adelaide’s biggest indoor action awaits at Funtopia. Featuring the world’s safest and most technically advanced climbing walls, restaurant quality food, coffee (and booze!), six private party rooms and so much more!! Funtopia is divided into three sections, Playground World, Climbing World and Toddler World. You really will find a ‘fun-believable’ adventure for the whole family here. Plus now is as good a time as any to tell...

TGI Fridays – Marion & TTP

Full disclosure: this post is drool-inducing and may result in failed diets and sudden urges to get in your car and drive to the nearest TGI Fridays venue. But in all honesty, we can’t think of a better place in Adelaide to shamelessly fill your face devouring a kilo of chicken wings than TGI Fridays. Here, we can loose ourselves in the cool, low-lit style and understated laid-back American vibe. Legend has it that ‘every day of the...