The Adelaide Hills Sculpture Trail features 26 contemporary sculptures crafted by master sculptors from all corners of the world during the Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposiums in 2012, 2014 and 2016 Most of the sculptures are dotted around the beautiful landscape of the Adelaide Hills, with some in the neighbouring region of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Why not put all 26 stops on your weekend or school holiday bucket list and tick...
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Kids. Love. Trains…….especially ours. So if you have a little train enthusiast in your family we’ve made it easy for you to fill up your weekends with Adelaide’s best train experiences. There’s of course train rides, but don’t forget the museums, train themed playgrounds and mini railways you can check out for your little ones. You could seriously travel most of South Australia checking out all of the train related activities! Toot toot!...
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The Adelaide Central Market is always a hive of activity and are a great place to explore piles of scrumptious fresh food from a variety of cultures. There’s loads for kids to learn, mountains of foods to choose from and plenty of activities to enjoy. Some of the activities include face painting, cooking demonstrations, small goods appreciation classes, live entertainment and more! General Opening hours: Tuesday7.00am –...
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he Sunday Funday Markets are Adelaide’s are an exciting family-friendly community markets, held at the Tonsley Innovation District. These vibrant open-air markets feature over 130 stalls showcasing local businesses, delicious food vendors, and unique brands that highlight the best of South Australia. For families and children, the markets offer a plethora of engaging activities. Kids can enjoy creative workshops, interactive games, and...
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The Stirling Market, held every fourth Sunday of the month on Druid Avenue in Stirling, South Australia, is a vibrant gathering that showcases a diverse array of local artisans and producers. With the motto “Make it. Bake it. Sew it. Grow it.” , the market features stalls offering everything from rare native and exotic plants to fresh seasonal produce, homemade jams, baked goods, local wines, and handcrafted arts and crafts. For...
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Stirling Laneways is more than a market. It is a celebration of local village life and the spectacular seasons in the Adelaide Hills and brings something colourful, cozy and a little bit crazy to market Sundays in Stirling. Stirling Laneways is located in the pedestrian laneways and spaces which stem directly from the main street (Mt Barker Road). It’s a fantastic day out for families, with plenty to keep the little ones entertained—think...
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Gilles at the Grounds is a vibrant marketplace located in the historic Old Brick Dairy at the Adelaide Showgrounds. (Note is always helps to put South Boulevard in your maps on your phone) Established in 2008, it serves as a platform for emerging and established designers, vintage sellers, and artisans to showcase their work. The market emphasizes sustainability by promoting the reuse and recycling of pre-loved items. 2025 Season 1 Market...
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Find it at: Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett Vale The amazing $2.2 million nature playspace, located on the corner of Wheatsheaf and States Roads at Morphett Vale, has been designed for people of all ages to get outdoors and engage with nature. Nature themes are featured as a tribute to the site’s importance for Kaurna people, and the site’s history as a working farm from the 1840s to 1960s. Stunning public art by local Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and...
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Find it at: Heron Way, Hallett Cove This is a great playground with amazing views over the ocean. The reserve includes a 5-way swing, tunnel slide, water and sand play, nature play, fitness equipment, shade sales, toilet, seating, shelter and BBQ facilities. The playground is unfenced, and there is a drop down to the rocky beach that parents with fast moving smaller children will need to be mindful of. There is parking close to the playground,...
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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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Find it at: Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah Balhannah Playground is located on Onkaparinga Valley Road, just outside of the main town. Look left as you go past the shops and you can’t miss it. Situated perfectly between the Balhannah Oval, Tennis Courts and BMX track, it’s the kind of spot you can bring the whole family to no matter what the ages. If you’re after a birthday party location a bit different to the standard...
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Find it at: Fife Street, Nuriootpa Tolley Reserve, or Nuriootpa Train Playground is a large open space for kids of all ages and abilities. It makes the perfect stop on a day out at the Barossa Valley so that the kids can play and run off some energy! Play equipment is inclusive, accessible and great for all kids and includes a set of swings, a Liberty Swing, small flying fox, bouncing horse sea saw and of course the train that you can climb up...
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Here’s something new to the kids birthday party scene in Adelaide. Kids Go Kart Hire delivers exciting, safe and hassle-free Go Karting experiences for children aged 3 – 12. Perfect for kids birthday parties, private events, festivals, school programs and more. Their kid friendly, battery-powered electric Go Karts are the first of their kind in Australia designed for maximum fun and safety on any surface, indoors or outdoors. The team...
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Looking for fun and easy sensory play ideas to keep your little ones engaged at home? Sensory play is not only exciting and fun for kids but also helps with brain development, fine motor skills, and creativity. Whether you’re using household items, simple DIY setups, or store-bought sensory toys, these activities will keep your child entertained while stimulating their senses. From mess-free options to hands-on fun, here are our favourite...
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The 2025 Adelaide Fringe runs from Friday, February 21, 2025 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, we are talking about the 2025 Adelaide Fringe! Four weeks of fun across Adelaide including a BUNCH of family friendly shows. There is everything from kids dance shows, kids circus performances, music concerts for the whole family, live theatre with much loved kids stories, puppet shows...
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Laratinga Wetlands is located in the Adelaide Hills suburb of Mt Barker, just off Bald Hills Road. The wetland’s environmental and recreational qualities attract many visitors and has won several awards, including the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Award. It’s a great place to spend a day walking the wheelchair accessible and pram friendly trails, riding bikes, having picnic, bird watching or just...
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Caravan Parks sure have come a long way from when I was a kid. Jumping pillows, pools, playgrounds right up to massive waterparks, putt putt and pump tracks. Some of these parks go over and above when it comes to family friendly making them a fantastic family holiday option all within a drive from home. We’re lucky to have stayed at some of S.A’s best caravan parks and here’s our top 10. Victor Harbor Holiday Park Just over...
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“Markets at the Mill” is a monthly community market held at Harts Mill in Port Adelaide, South Australia. The market features over 70 stalls, food trucks, live music, mini golf, and various family-friendly activities. Why It’s Great for Families and Kids: Diverse Stalls and Food Trucks: Families can explore a wide variety of stalls offering local products and enjoy diverse food options from numerous food trucks. Live...
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Easter is a bit later this year with Easter Sunday falling on April 20 which also makes it during the April School Holidays. Easter in Adelaide is a time for different things for different people. So whether it’s chocolate, church, a family holiday, parties or all of the aforementioned, we hope you have the chance to enjoy every second of the long weekend across South Australia in all the ways that make you happy. It’s also the most...
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With customisable party packages to suit kids and teens, and options tailored to every gaming and bowling enthusiast, Timezone and Zone Bowling are your go-to venues for hassle-free kids birthday celebrations. Enjoy a dedicated party host, food, drinks and activities—all without the stress of setup or clean up. Whether you’re striking out on the lanes, winning big on the claw machines, chasing high scores on the arcade games, or going head to...
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Discover STEM like you’ve never seen it before! Inventor Kids run interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes for kids. Your child’s lifelong love of STEM starts at Inventor Kids and you can be confident that they will discover and grow their passion for STEM during these classes. Inventor Kids has a wide range of classes designed for preschool and primary school-aged children (3 – 11 year olds) that are...
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Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April, 2025 There are LOADS of activities, events, things to do and places to see in the April School Holidays in Adelaide. Make the most of Adelaide’s beautiful Autumn weather. Lots of these either free or low cost there is something for every kid, and every budget! Make sure you book in quickly though because they fill up fast! events places to visit adventures programs free museums school holiday...
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The first stage of the brand new $6.7 million Witton Bluff Base Trail has just opened and it’s accessible, kid, pram AND dog friendly and check out those views!!! Stage one of the trail is a shared-use boardwalk that goes from Port Noarlunga to the tip of the bluff. It’ll take around 30 minutes round trip and you can take the whole family for this one. An upgrade of the existing path at the Christies Beach end of the bluff will...
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Easter is just a hop skip and a jump away and we can hear the sweet sound of Easter egg foil ripping off delicious chocolate eggs, bunnies and bilbies now – droooool! If you’re anything like us, your Easter shopping list seems to grow every year….friends, teachers, nieces, nephews….not to mention making sure the Easter Bunny has a suitable stash to deliver to your own kids! Below are some of our favourite S.A businesses...
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Adelaide kids will head back to school for the 2025 year on Tuesday January 28, marking the end of the summer break and the exciting start of a new chapter. Whether they’re seasoned veterans or wide-eyed newbies, Adelaide’s schools are preparing to welcome a fresh wave of energy and enthusiasm, ready to tackle new challenges and make lifelong memories. So, Adelaide parents, dust off the lunchboxes, sharpen those pencils, and embrace...
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It’s always hard to come up with nutritious lunchbox ideas that your kids will actually eat, isn’t it? With the amount of kids we have between us here at Kids in Adelaide, and the number of lunchboxes we put together any given week we’ve asked around the team and put together some great (and simple!) lunchbox recipes and tips that are guaranteed to be a winner with even the fussiest of kids. The key to packing lunchboxes for...
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