Cherry picking… not as you know it! There is a new Adelaide Hills spot for pick your own cherries and we couldn’t be more thrilled! @Birdwood PYO Cherries is brought to you by the same family who run @Lenswood PYO Apples and just like they have shaken up the apple picking scene in South Australia, they are bringing their unique twist to cherry picking in December. Let’s go! You’ll find @Birdwood PYO minutes away from The...
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The team at TreeClimb are set to open a brand new Course in Salisbury! Northern residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy the high ropes challenges, ziplines and adventure courses in Harry Bowley Park, Salisbury Park. With an expected opening date of December 2024, this new TreeClimb location will be a fantastic addition to the TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest and TreeClimb Adelaide City courses. Here’s what you can expect: OVER...
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When are the Adelaide Summer School Holidays?Saturday 14 December 2024 – Monday 27 January 2025 Check back regularly as we add more and more ideas for keeping the kids busy this summer in Adelaide. NEW IDEAS ADDED DAILY! Summer + Christmas + School Holidays – does it get any better than that! Slip, slop, slap and wrap and get out in the sunshine to enjoy the best of what Adelaide has to offer in summer. Days at the beach, at the playground or...
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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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Little Rockets Play Cafes in Munno Para and the Barossa Valley have got to be two of the biggest and coolest indoor play centres in South Australia! There is plenty for kids of all ages to do, plus fantastic food and drinks offerings. Both venues also offer parties! Read on to find out why we love Little Rockets Barossa & Munno Para: Little Rockets Munno Para The Munno Para venue is located below Bazinga Trading Cards, Collectibles &...
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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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I remember a few years ago, once the kids were sound asleep, I sat down with a wine in hand & put a Christmas movie on to wrap their Christmas presents. When I saw the sheer amount of gifts I had bought for them over the year (to “put away for Christmas”) I was disgusted with myself. There was an endless amount of STUFF that they didn’t really need, that I knew deep down would get played with for five minutes before being discarded &...
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The countdown to the big day is on and there’s no better time to shop advent calendars than right now! After all, it’s almost November and chances are, all the best ones will be sell out within a few weeks. While we never turn down the joy of a chocolate-filled option, things have come a long way since the German Lutherans invented the concept in the late 19th Century. With options ranging from toys to candles and everything in...
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Need a bit of help Christmas shopping for your kids in Adelaide? Here’s a few of our favourite local businesses, brands and products we’ve tried out this year. Lots of toys for indoor and outdoor play, useful gifts for teens and tweens and even something for us mums and dads! Adding just ONE thing from this list will put some extra $$ into the pocket of an S.A owned small business for Christmas and that’s a win/win for...
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Who ever said boomers aren’t good with technology?! Santa has caught up to the technology trends of 2024 and now your child can write their own letter to Santa AND get a reply with the Dear Santa app. Make some simple Christmas magic for your kids this year and download Dear Santa in time for the holidays! Perfect for children of all ages, Dear Santa helps create lasting holiday memories while keeping the magic of Christmas alive. Whether...
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Choosing a bike for your kids can be tough. With so many options and so many price points, plus throw in balance bikes and training wheels and sizing and it can all feel a tad overwhelming. The KiA family have kids of all ages and we were so lucky to try out some of the base bike range, an Adelaide based family business offering a range of bikes catering for the 2 year olds up to the 8 year olds. The 16 inch option is primed for the kids moving...
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If there has ever been a product review I’ve desperately wanted to have a 5 star review for…..it’s this one. My daughter has terrible eczema and has finally been approved to start Dupilumab…. Hooray!…….until she found out that this involves a course of injections over the next 12 months…..not so much hooray. She’s really not keen for needles, which might be the case for a lot of kids these days....
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Looking for the best family board games? Family game nights are a fantastic way to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories. With so many board games available, it can be tough to choose the right ones. We’ve rounded up our favourite games for kids and adults alike, including classic board games, card games, electronic games and more. Hues and Cues 3-10 Players We recommend for: ages 8+ Time commitment: 30 mins + What hue do you think of...
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In case my kids weren’t already lucky enough to have a pool, check out the EPIC new inflatable waterslide and floating water mats we received from Aussie brand Crocpad to go with it! Talk about the best summer ever! If you’re after a waterslide for your pool but don’t want something permanent or you rent your house or you have little kids and want something soft and inflatable but still SUPER FUN – this is for you. The...
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Ready for take-off? Launch your intergalactic voyage at the Adelaide Planetarium! Home to the only planetarium in Adelaide that is open to the public all year round, the Adelaide Planetarium is based at the University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus, and offers a unique, interactive experience to explore the universe, galaxy and solar system. Marvel as you journey across space and time from the comfort of your seat, with realistic...
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Find it at: Oval Terrace, Plympton This is another great example of mixing nature based play elements (water play, rocks and balancing logs) with playground favourites (slides, swings, flying fox) There’s wooden structures to climb, ropes to balance on, water to splash in, sand to build in. The natural elements are really inviting and the kids were having a ball. There’s a good mix of toddler and older kids equipment with a small...
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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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Father Christmas will make the David Jones Magic Cave his second home from November 2 (Pageant Day) until Christmas Eve 2024 It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at David Jones, Adelaide Central Plaza, as the iconic Magic Cave welcomes Father Christmas. Open from November 2, the same day as the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. Is it the same Magic Cave that you remember from your childhood? – NoBut we think it’s a great...
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Adelaide in summer is H-O-T, but that doesn’t stop our kids from wanting to get out and about to their favourite playgrounds. A shaded playground is always a winner in our books, and shade or lack of, is one of the main topics of conversation whenever we post a playground review. So to make it easy to find a spot with lots of natural shade from trees, or great shade sails over the play area we’ve put together a list of our top picks...
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Love summer in Adelaide? Or do you spend the summer months wishing for winter to return? Love or loathe the heat, you need to keep the kids entertained right? Especially during those looooong South Australian school holidays! Here are our favourite family friendly things to do with Kids in Adelaide during Summer. As you can imagine there’s lots of ways to cool down and beat the heat but there’s also a few other super fun ways to...
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Looking for the perfect playground to keep your little ones entertained in Adelaide? Look no further than Kids in Adelaide’s Playground Finder! Our comprehensive guide features a wide variety of playgrounds to suit all ages and interests, from toddler-friendly havens to nature-inspired adventures and inclusive play areas. With a handy map to help you find your nearest playground, Kids in Adelaide is your one-stop shop for all things play...
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Ahhh summer in South Australia. The perfect time to pack up the car & head to one of our many beautiful beaches, lakes or springs for a swim. We have dived in (see what I did there?) to find the best spots to cool off. No matter the age or swimming level of your kids there is sure to be somewhere in the list below that is perfect for your family. There are beaches that are perfect for boogie boards, rockpools to discover our marine life,...
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Fruit just tastes better when you’ve picked it yourself, doesn’t it? Thankfully there are heaps of places across Adelaide where you can take the whole family and pick to your hearts content. Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, citrus, apples, figs, we have found the best spots to trick your kids into a bit of exercise, fresh air and healthy eating all rolled into a fun, family day out! Bear in mind that all of the below picking spots have...
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PYO open 9am-4pm Cafe & Market Hall open 8am-5pm Strawberry season is finally here in South Australia which means it’s time to plan your visit to Harvest the Fleurieu in Mount Compass. If you’ve never visited before, now is the time to make the trip! Their season has just kicked off which means their deliciously sweet strawberries are plentiful and it is the perfect time for picking. Go wild as you fill your punnets to the brim...
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I remember when I was a kid, we would pack up the car and drive into the Adelaide Hills with no destination in mind. Every time we got to an intersection we’d take turns in saying left, right or straight and we’d just see where we’d end up. I remember ending up at Lady Bay once and Strathalbyn another time – it was fun. If destination unknown isn’t your cup of tea, here are a few of our favourite day trips from Adelaide that will get you home...
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GET THERE EARLY! The pageant starts at 9:30am on Saturday 2nd November 2024 and if you want to be Pageant rock stars with front row seats you need to be there by 7am, AT THE LATEST! Actually, when we say 7am, we actually mean 6am. And by 6am, we actually mean 5am. Get Dad, or Grandpa, or Uncle Bob on the job, ask them to go early and throw down a picnic blanket and some chairs so you don’t have to drag the kids there for hours of...
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