Matthew Street Reserve in O’Halloran Hill has some new residents! Tiny fairy houses appeared earlier this year, thanks to the crafty members of the Trott Park Men’s Shed. Take the kids, find the fairy village and imagine what the magical fairies are up to. Hint: the fairy village is located at the northern end of the reserve. Note: There is no play equipment at this reserve. Find out...
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From March the 11th until March 14th, Adelaide’s picturesque Botanic Park will be transformed for our favourite, annual, huge, worldly, cultural musical event – WOMADelaide. Affectionately shortened to WOMAD, this 4-day festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary and we are more than a little bit excited! Did you know that up to two children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult? Or that discounted Youth...
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Each year, Adelaide Fringe hits the road to bring a taste of Fringe for FREE to neighbourhoods all over South Australia. Adelaide Fringe Festival offers a wealth of free entertainment to ignite your senses! Immerse yourself in the infectious energy of street performers, marvel at captivating circus acts, or be swept away by the raw emotion of Fringe theatre – all without spending a dollar. With countless hidden gems scattered across the city,...
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Stansbury Foreshore Playground | Yorke Peninsula
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December 8th will see Peter Combe bring his talents to The Dunstan Playhouse as a part of his National Christmas Album Live In Concert Tour, and it sounds like a show not to be missed! The scale of this tour is both complex and fabulous, as it will be the first time Peter has toured with a full band and kids choir in each location. Peter’s Adelaide show being made all the more special as his young grandson will join him on the stage....
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Find it at: Dove Street, Thebarton Grab some picnic eats from George Street Foodland, Sushi from The Brickworks or a ridiculously good coffee from Mister Sunshine’s or The Deli, Thebarton all very near by, and hit up this little FENCED GEM that we discovered tucked away in the quieter streets Thebarton. Dove Street Reserve has had a ‘do over’ and it’s looking great! We LOVE a flying fox here at Kids in Adelaide and this...
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Find it at: Riversdale Drive, Salisbury Park This place is a hidden oasis of trees, fields, open space and paths – you will feel a world away from suburban Adelaide. The first thing to know is that you CAN drive down into the reserve – there is ample parking down there and it is a long way if you are going to park up on the street and walk down. Google Maps gives the address or Riversdale Drive – but really that’s just...
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Find it at:Park Rd, Virginia For a fully fenced playground – this was a huge area – but not so big that you can’t see your kids at all times. A great playground for toddlers to about 6-8 years old – but then the climbing frame and basketball ring could be good for those a bit older and as it is adjoining the local footy oval – plenty of room for bigger kids to kick around, fly a kite, run etc or even ride bikes...
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The Royal Adelaide Show is BACK from 2 – 10 September 2023 It’s one of our favourite Adelaide activities on the calendar each year. With heaps to see and do, from the adorable barnyard animals, agriculture competitions and events, rides, plenty of attractions and of course the Showbags – there really is something to interest everyone! To help you and your family make the most of The Show, here are our tips for attending this...
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Haigh’s Chocolates Visitors Centre (located at 154 Greenhill Road, Parkside, SA) offers FREE daily chocolate tours between 9am and 2:30pm on Monday and Saturday and 9am to 4pm from Tuesday through Friday (not available on Sunday or public holidays). It’s the perfect way to get up close with South Australia’s iconic Haigh’s Chocolates, and a great place to take visitors! You’ll be guided through the history of Haigh’s Chocolates and get to see...
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We were treated to the evening show Tuesday to see The 78-Storey Treehouse, a play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton, playing at Adelaide Festival Centre. What a HOOT. With a keen 8 and 11 year old in tow (who are fans of the book series), it’s fair to say we had been highly anticipating the great show that was delivered. This book series has sold over three million copies in Australia. Three...
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