Adelaide Cup Day long weekend happens every March. In 2025 it falls on is on Monday March 10 giving us a long weekend! It’s not called “Mad March” in Adelaide for nothing! There are PLENTY of family friendly events happening across the state at this time of the year, including of course the Adelaide Fringe. If the weather is still warm (likely!) maybe check out one of our favourite beaches or secret swimming spots (but shhh!)....
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Find it at: Jeffcot Road, North Adelaide This beautiful spot might well be Adelaide’s best toddler playground. Let us know what you think! Set amongst the parklands adjacent the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, this fully fenced playground is shaded by the huge trees in the area and is just such a lovely serene place for a play. What I like about this playground Lots of parking available either on the street or in the Adelaide Aquatic Centre...
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Now finalising enrolments for Reception, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 for 2022 and 2023. It’s said that every journey starts with a single step. At Loreto College, that step leads to the development of strong, passionate and confident girls and young women. Loreto is an all-girls’ day and boarding school in Adelaide’s inner eastern suburbs and caters for students ranging in age from Early Learning to Year 12. The school’s belief in the importance...
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It’s not often my family can go out for dinner and truly not able to finish another bite, but that is exactly what happened at The Bavarian TTP. We popped in to try out their new $49 Feed the Family Deal (available daily before 6pm) and it was sensational! This wasn’t a bucket of nuggets trash meal either, this was high quality German-inspired fare with a great variety to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. (great beers too just quietly...
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“Australia’s Little Cornwall” Visiting Moonta is a fascinating journey back into the mining history and heritage of the area. Honestly, ‘kids and history tour’ can be a tough sell at times but Moonta’s mining area has plenty for all ages (plus a sweet shop…so there is always that to look forward too!) The name Moonta is derived from the aboriginal word Moonta-Monterra meaning impenetrable scrub. Copper...
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Find it at: Trimmer Parade, Westlakes Inlet Reserve Playground is a great little playground located at the top of Trimmer Parade as you come off Military Road in a beautiful spot right next to the water. The park is new and modern with a great range of equipment for both young and older kids, including this cool climbing web that caught my eye as we were driving past. Top spot for a picnic on the grass next to it which is also a good size for a...
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There’s lots of people talking about fast fashion at the moment but can we talk about fast toys as well? I’ll definitely put my hand up and admit that I’ve bought MORE than my fair share of sh*tty toys for my kids, knowing full well that they probably won’t last a week, let alone a year and DEFINITELY not an entire childhood. Well if you need some inspiration to buy your kids beautiful, quality, gorgeous toys that have...
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OK so you’d be hard pressed bringing the kids to the Gold Coast for a family holiday and NOT taking them to at least one of the theme parks. Don’t get me wrong, the theme parks are great and kids LOVE them, but don’t spend all of your time there, there’s so much more to do, see and explore in this beautiful part of Australia.Thanks to Destination Gold Coast we just spent 2 days in Australia’s Favourite Playground,...
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Gone are the days when you’d just pay your 15 year old neighbour to help your child with their homework! Kids tutoring in Adelaide has come a long way and there are some seriously great options available now (all much more qualified than your teenage neighbour!). Whether it’s a bit of extra help in a subject or two or some extension work for kids who need an extra challenge there are lots of online learning and kids tutoring options...
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OK yes we are all original Adelaide Hills girls so we MAY be just a little bit bias BUT if you haven’t been up the hill for a while we definitely think you should put it on the “to do” list.
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Looking for an Adelaide gym, fitness centres or exercise studios with a crèche? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re into Pilates, group fitness, a good Mums & Bubs class, a Women only fitness class, parents and bubs yoga, running groups or pram walk group, swimming or just want some time on the treadmill, this guide lists the best spots around Adelaide where you can work out while your little one is safely cared for. Perfect for busy...
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Parents of busy toddlers. We see you! We ARE you!Our toddlers are up, awake and ready for action the second they open their eyes in the morning, and although we LOVE their enthusiasm we also love 5 minutes of quiet time to redo your Mum bun, sip on our cold coffee or maybe even sneak in a trip to the toilet for a wee without an audience. We’ve come up with a few of our favourite go-to toddler activities so you can catch you breath. Foamy...
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Goodbye Winter and hello Spring! Looking for the perfect picnic spot in Adelaide? Whether you’re after a shady spot by water, a beachside escape, or a scenic park with plenty of space for the kids to run around, we’ve got you covered! Adelaide is home to some incredible picnic locations, from hidden gems to family-favourite parks with playgrounds, BBQ facilities, and stunning views. With so many beautiful places to choose from, why not...
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KIDS BIRTHDAYS AT THE MOVIES Make your children’s birthday one to remember at the movies!Event cinemas are the perfect place to celebrate a birthday.Starting from $10.00* per child (15 & under) plus there are lots of discounted food and beverage add-ons to choose from. * Minimum for group bookings is 10 people. Their friendly, experienced team are here to help. To enquire email Event Cinemas Marion – Marion_bookings@evt.comEvent Cinemas...
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Dreamtime stories for children Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday Available from today, Our Stories invites viewers to take a seat around the proverbial campfire to hear from Senior Kaurna Man Uncle Mickey O’Brien, Ngarrindjeri Elder Aunty Stephanie Gollan and young Adnyamathanha woman Ema Bovoro. For many thousands of years, Australia’s First Nations people have been telling stories through dance, song, paintings,...
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Discover a world of whales at South Australia’s largest marine focused interpretative centre. Visitors can experience the natural wonders of the deep, explore the world heritage listed railway building, and gain further knowledge about Victor Harbor and South Australia’s marine treasures. The centre provides whale sighting information, education and research support services through a range of mediums. The centre brings together a unique...
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The National Motor Museum is located in Birdwood, around an hours drive from the C.B.D. It’s Australia’s biggest motoring collection with over 400 vintage, veteran, post war, classic and modern cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes! Discover how motor vehicles have opened up our country, linking some of the most isolated communities in the world. From the stately to the absurd, from the hand-built to the mass-produced, see the...
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Find it at: Dean Drive, Barmera It’s a huge space with plenty of adult seating and a couple of bbq’s. The equipment caters to a range of age groups and even has a little mini bike track so bring along a bike or scooter. There’s heaps of parking and a toilet block across the road. It’s not fenced and Lake Bonney is across the road so you will need to know where the children are at all times to keep them safe. We...
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Find it at: Pederick Road, Lewiston It’s a beautiful playground in such a quiet area. There is little traffic passing by and its enclosed. The playground is in good repair, clean and lots of fun for a range of ages. There is a bbq area with plenty of undercover seating, rubbish bins and a public toilet. The carpark is off the road and has plenty of space and there’s even a wetlands walking track. Whilst there we noticed that...
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What a great adventure! Blackwood Forest Recreation Park is a fantastic suburban park located in Hawthorndene, just 12 kms from the Adelaide CBD The most striking feature of this park is the huge pine forest that is a great place for kids to explore. Lots of little cubbies and huts throughout to climb in and on, swings, creek, blackberries, mud and trees to climb too! Surprises around every corner. It’s a popular spot for walking,...
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Does your child love making up their own plays to perform? Maybe they turn anything around the house into an instrument or they have shown a talent for art? Whether it is drama, art or music that your child is drawn to, getting them involved in a class is a great way to improve their skills, build confidence and make new friends.
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Discover the Best Dance Schools in Adelaide for Your Kids Are you searching for the perfect dance school to ignite your child’s passion for dance? Adelaide offers a vibrant dance scene with numerous schools catering to kids of all ages and skill levels. From classical ballet to contemporary hip-hop, you’ll find a wide range of dance styles to explore. Whether it’s ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop or latin dancing for fun or for more...
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We love finding little hidden adventures for you to explore with your families. Being the city folk that we are we had no idea that this beautiful spot could be found just down on the Fleurieu, around 15 mins drive from Victor or about an hour from Adelaide. You’ll find Hindmarsh Falls right smack bang in the middle of the Fleurieu Peninsula, around 15 mins from Victor or an hour(ish) from Adelaide. The Falls can be accessed at the end of...
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Find it at: Majors Road, O’Halloran Hill A great spot for a family walk, bike ride, picnic or even better just a good old fashioned ADVENTURE. While there are no formal walking tracks, it’s very easy to follow the numerous fire access tracks located in the park. Please be aware that these tracks are shared with bikes, horses, dogs (on leash) and walkers so make sure your kids know to stay aware and look up! There’s lots of...
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Some kids love sport, some kids love craft and some kids LOVE to cook! (and how lucky are the families of those kids! well played Mums and Dads)We’re pretty lucky here in Adelaide that there are a number of cooking schools around the place offering both one off school holiday classes as well as regularly weekly sessions your kids can sign up for. They can learn to bake a cake, make the perfect scrambled egg and even try their hand at...
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