A first-of-its-kind entertainment and dining precinct is now open in Rundle Place! Australasia’s largest fun company provider, Funlab, has leased more than 2,200sqm on Level 1 of Rundle Place and has brought three of its global brands to South Australia for the first time to create ‘Entertainment Place’ Strike Bowling – not your average tenpin bowling alley. From bowling to laser tag and karaoke to escape rooms, they’ve got the fun...
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Got yourself an emotional support drink bottle and want to fill it with something equally as satisfying? We were given a 9L benchtop Alkaline Water Filter from the folks at Earths Water and I will admit I started out a bit sceptical if it would really make that much difference…….. it does. This isn’t our first water filter, we’ve owned a ceramic candle type one for years, replace it every 6 months or so and to be honest...
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Saturdays and School Holidays group program for kids aged 4-15. Lotus Kids focuses on functional, play based learning in a safe and supported environment. The programs promote development, movement, community inclusion and fun! WHAT TO EXPECT: At Lotus kids, each session includes a range of different activities focusing on our key development themes which are; Sensory Experiences Daily Living Skills Social Interaction Fine and gross motor play...
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About Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense The award winning programmes have been running for 8 years in Adelaide and focus on brain development through play and fun. Every session is jam-packed with fabulous activities and fun adventures to help your child develop vital physical, communication, social and intellectual skills that form the foundation of all future learning. Toddler classes include additional opportunities for your child to burn off...
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Lolly Jar Circus is South Australia’s only inclusive circus school. It runs all the activities you would expect at a circus school – tumbling, aerial, stilt-walking, hula hoop, juggling and plate-spinning – but it is inclusive of children and young people with disabilities or at social risk. It is welcoming of people from all cultures. The “lollies” in the jar are the young people in all their amazing diversity and the lid is...
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SHANX Parties are all about having fun outdoors. There is a range of affordable children’s packages at both their Regency Park and Little Para mini golf venues, starting at just $25 per child. There’s even an Event Extraordinaire on-hand to guide parents through organising the perfect little party for your child. Once at the course, the team is super friendly, fun and helpful and will take the children through the course and play some games...
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Located in Regency Park and now also in Paralowie, you can forget about novelty clown heads and spinning windmills here. Unlike anything in the Southern Hemisphere, SHANX Mini Golf looks exactly like a standard golf course — only it’s been shrunk down to miniature size. It was created as a way of making golf accessible to anyone and everyone, no matter your age, gender or skill level. SHANX Regency Park sits on the edge of the Regency Park Golf...
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Pool Parties are the best! Kids love parties: that’s a fact. But you can’t deny that birthday parties take a lot of effort on your part. Parties are about celebrating with those you love, so let the teams at Largs Bay and Seaton Swim Centres help you and your family have a relaxing day celebrating. Let them make it easy for you. No stress! From 5-year-olds to early teenagers, kids love everything they have for them at Largs Bay...
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Junior Tradies is a Construction-Themed Birthday Party, for Kids who like to build! Watch the kid’s excited faces as they get ready to start building on their own worksite. It’s an amazing and unique experience full of interactive play. Wearing Hi-Vis Vests & Hard Hats, the site comes alive with Diggers, Excavators, Dump Trucks, Tractors, Trailers & Forklifts. With both a remote control (parent-driven) vehicle, or a...
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Child anxiety can start very early in a child’s development with foundation and primary school being a vital time to start learning coping skills. According to psychologist and former teacher, Michael Hawton, we need to start early in the trajectory of children development of anxious habits, before these habits become engrained. While a small proportion of anxiety is the result of temperament or genetic factors, most child anxiety...
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We are the first to admit that we talk a lot about places to visit for families with younger kids. But what about older kids that are too old for a pub playground or colouring pack? Enter THE FLIPSIDE BARCADE in Daw Park. Not only does this place have the best name, it also has some great food, along with some epic entertainment for your older kids – ARCADE GAMES! Oh and parents, yep – it’s licensed! You’ll find heaps of...
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Port Pirie locals are already well aware of this place, but anyone travelling to, or through, Port Pirie and looking for a place for the kids to run around and burn off some energy for a few hours Little Beans will provide just that. Located on Florence St, Little Beans is a great spot for kids of all ages with plenty of equipment for kids of all ages, including older ones. Younger kids will love the pirate themed indoor playground, foam pit,...
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Every BOUNCE party is uniquely different and totally awesome. Their job as your host is to make sure you and your friends have the best party ever. BOUNCE parties are fun and inclusive for kids, and hassle free for parents. BOUNCE is the ultimate kids party venue! BOUNCE offers 3 types of parties: miniBOUNCE Party (aged 2-5) BOUNCE is the perfect kids birthday party venue. They know that miniBOUNCERS are just starting to form friendships and...
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Cruising is back, baby and we are HERE. FOR. IT! We recently got back from 10 days aboard Ovation of the Seas around New Zealand and after being initially hesitant about cruising with kids, I’m here to tell you, it’s definitely worth a look at for your next family holiday. My 4 and 10 year old absolutely LOVED every second of it. Check out our FB and IG posts to see the proof! Ovation of the Seas docked at Picton, New Zealand...
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How expensive are flights at the moment?! It’s into the thousands to fly almost anywhere with the whole family right now, especially during school holidays. So if you’ve got the travel blues, and need a few days away with the kids, here’s an idea…..why not have a staycation right here, at home, in the fabulous CITY OF ADELAIDE! Within the four terraces of Adelaide City there is literally DAYS worth of family fun to be...
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At the top of the Yorke Peninsula, on Coastal Way, 15 mins after Port Wakefield you’ll find the Port Clinton Fairy Houses.There are over 30 little fairy houses in this tiny seaside town. Makes a good toilet stop to/from Yorke Peninsula, especially with a dog as it’s less busy than Pt Wakefield. Find it at 24-36 Duryea street , Port Clinton
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Trains! Kids LOVE trains and they will love being able to ride on the miniature railway while you’re visiting Kadina. The miniature railway is scheduled to run twice a month, on their handmade track, on the grounds around the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre at 50 Mines Rd Kadina. The trains generally operate from 10am to 3pm (with last trains leaving from 2.30pm) on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month apart from twilight Saturday...
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The creators behind The Pass It On Series, Daniella & Vince aim to spread kindness, happiness, love and hope in the world and their books certainly do that! Since receiving copies of their first two books “A Piece Of Happy” and “Nonna Lives Here” they have become firm favourites in our house. Their third book “A Sprinkle Of Kindness” has just been released and is already on high rotation too! These are...
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Ah yes, it’s that time of year again.. school finishing up.. holidays nearing.. the mad Christmas rush at the shops has begun. No, it’s not long ’till Christmas and you almost can’t drive anywhere in the neighbourhood at night without the little ones excitedly pointing out some Christmas lights.
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Check out the Kids in Adelaide Christmas Carols List for this year. If we’ve missed any please let us know ho ho!
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Did someone say market?… Did someone say Christmas market?
This year our Elves have been super busy finding all the BEST, must-visit Christmas markets in Adelaide for 2021 and popping them on the nice list. From locally crafted gifts to a wonderful array of delicious Christmas offerings, visiting one of these Christmas markets is sure to get you in the festive spirit (and cross some of those items of your list).
Avoid the last-minute rush by pre-booking your Santa photos early this year – if you can. Bookings will be essential at most of the popular venues and we’d hate for you to miss out! Here’s a list below of where you can take the kids for their Santa photos in Adelaide this year.
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We don’t ever take for granted how lucky we are to be able to try out some of the newest and best kids toys, gadgets and devices on offer. We’ve taken our favourites from 2024 and added them below as a quick guide to what will be on your kids Christmas wish lists this year. We’ve tried to include a wide range of products suitable for all sorts of kids interests and budgets. We’ve also included links for where to buy...
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A total lunar eclipse – also known as a blood moon – will be visible in the skies over most of Australia on Tuesday November 8 2023, the last one until 2025. A blood moon occurs when the sun, earth and the moon align in such a way the moon passes into earth’s shadow. For the best view, Adelaide stargazers should head outside just before 8pm and look low to the northeast at around 17.3 degrees above the horizon and the bonus is it...
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Bop till you Drop provide stress-free party entertainment for your child’s birthday. You will actually get to relax, take photos and socialise with your guests, as Bop till you Drop have a team of highly professional entertainers who know exactly how to keep children focused, engaged and most importantly, having fun. Did you know Bop till you Drop has been operating since 2003 and have run over 30,000 birthday parties and won numerous...
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The perfect birthday party for Arty kids in Adelaide. Suitable for children aged 6-14 and includes all art materials and aprons for up to 10 children. Guidance by a professional artist for two hours of painting fun and everyone gets to take home their very own 40 x 50cm canvas! Bespoke designs based on your child’s interests (within reason, given time constraint and beginner status of participants) All we need is a table large enough for...
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