Roxy | Adelaide for Kids – The Ultimate Family Guide

Where to Go-Kart in Adelaide: Best Tracks for Kids & Families

Looking for the best go-karting spots in Adelaide for kids and families? Whether your little speedsters are first-time drivers or experienced racers, Adelaide has some fantastic go-kart tracks to suit all ages and skill levels. From indoor electric karts to outdoor high-speed circuits, we’ve rounded up the top places for a thrilling day out. Read on to find the best family-friendly go-karting experiences in Adelaide! P1 Entertainment, Hindmarsh...

Bop Till You Drop – Disco, Slime, Science Parties

Bop till you Drop delivers fun, stress-free birthday party entertainment so parents can relax and enjoy the celebration. With 23 years in the industry, award-winning entertainers, and over 1,200 five-star Google and Facebook reviews, families across Australia trust Bop to create joyful, confidence-boosting parties children remember long after the music stops. Bop till you Drop is one of Australia’s most trusted providers of kids party...

Little Rockets Play Café – Munno Para & Barossa Valley

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 &...

Adelaide Aquatic Centre

From January 27, 2026 The brand new Adelaide Aquatic Centre is OPEN! The brand-new centre is a huge upgrade from the old Adelaide Aquatic Centre and includes a mix of both indoor and outdoor spaces so kids of all ages can enjoy water activities year-round. Indoor Water Areas 50m, 10 lane indoor pool Indoor learn-to-swim pool Warm-water rehabilitation pool Indoor pool with splash zones and waterslides. 120cm height requirement for slides....

The Best of Food at Adelaide Fringe

Adelaide Fringe is of course famous for it’s performances, shows and art installations BUT it’s also one such a great opportunity to get down to the city and try some new food flavours, some crazy treats or just a good old ice cream from one of the many many food trucks and vendors that set up for the month of Adelaide Fringe. It’s actually one of our Fringe highlights and you guys have now come to expect that we share it with...

Laneway Boulders

Laneway Boulders in Stepney offers a welcoming indoor bouldering experience for kids aged 8+, teens and adults of all abilities. Whether you’re pulling on for the first time or working on your latest project, the climbs are thoughtfully set to suit every level — keeping things fun, engaging and appropriately challenging for everyone. Family passes are available, making it easy for adults to get involved and climb alongside their kids. The...

Semaphore Steam Train

The Semaphore to Fort Glanville train departs from the foot of the jetty at the end of the popular Semaphore Road cafe strip, and parallels the Esplanade and the sand dunes of one of Adelaide’s most popular swimming beaches, before passing through the dunes near historic Fort Glanville at Point Malcolm The railway operates: Every Sunday & Public Holiday from October to April (inclusive) Daily during school holidays in September and...

All-Inclusive Bali Family Holiday. Less Planning, More Relaxing

A Bali Holiday with kids – minus the mental load. **UPDATED 2026**Six years after our first stay we’re back at Grand Mirage and Samabe Villas in Nusa Dua, Bali we’re back….and this time I’ve got two kids with me (age 7 and 13) so we really gave the all inclusive experience a run for its money. We spent 3 nights in each location, and both were fantastic but also very different in terms of family friendly facilities,...

Best Family Friendly Caravan Parks in South Australia

Caravan Parks sure have come a long way from when I was a kid. Jumping pillows, pools and playgrounds playgrounds, right up to massive waterparks, putt putt and pump tracks. Some of these go over and above when it comes to family friendly, making them a fantastic family holiday option all within an easy drive from home. We’re lucky to have stayed at some of South Australia’s best caravan parks and here’s our top picks for...

Laratinga Wetlands – Mt Barker

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...

Best Places for Kids to Go Rock Climbing in Adelaide (Indoor & Outdoor Fun)

Looking for a fun, active adventure for your little climbers? Rock climbing is one of the best ways for kids to build confidence, strength and problem-solving skills all while having an absolute blast. Adelaide is full of fantastic places for young adventurers to scale walls, conquer challenges and learn new skills, whether they’re just starting out or already love to climb. From indoor climbing gyms perfect for rainy days to outdoor spots made...

Sleep like anything BUT a baby on an Origin Hybrid Plus Mattress

All she wanted for her birthday was a ‘big girls bed’ Because we are so happy with her big sister’s Origin Mattress, we went straight for that again and this time chose the newest model the Origin Hybrid Plus Mattress. Honestly, it’s a dream. 29cm high and made from multiple premium layers that combine plush comfort with solid ergonomic support working together to create the comfiest sleep ever. Get $25 off with the code...

26 Family Bucket List Ideas for 2026

Ready to turn 2026 into an epic year of intentional family adventures? Here’s 26 family bucket list ideas for adventures, activities, places to visit and things to do in 2026. No need for the usual ‘what should we do this weekend’, we have you covered. These ideas are anything but boring and the great news is, lots of them are cheap or free, or perhaps just require a bit of fuel for the car and a picnic basket of snacks...

Discovery Parks – Goolwa

**Want 15% off stays at this park, or a select handful of other Discovery Parks locations in South Australia? Look and book via THIS LINK and use code KIDSINADL25 at checkout. Valid for stays now to Nov 2026, t&c apply, black out dates may apply over school holidays and long weekends** If you’re hunting for a family holiday park experience that the kids will rave about before you’ve even unpacked the car, Discovery Parks – Goolwa...

Murray Bridge Swimming Centre

Murray Bridge Swimming Centre is an awesome summer destination for families looking for water fun and kid-friendly facilities. The Water Play Park has five waterslides, including a giant 48 metre SupaSlide for big kids and adults, as well as smaller slides and splash features perfect for younger children. There’s a shaded toddler pool and a medium learner’s pool that make it easy for little ones to have fun at their own pace. The centre also...

Christmas Lights in Adelaide for 2025

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.

Tusmore Park Wading Pool

Open from Friday 31st October ready for the upcoming 25/26 summer season Find it at: Stirling St, Tusmore Tusmore Park Wading Pool is fast becoming a favourite spot for visitors to cool down during the warmer months. The design features a fully fenced and shaded wading pool, lawned areas for picnics, a new creek style section, tiered seating and water play equipment for plenty of splashing and playing during the summer months. A few points...

@Birdwood Pick Your Own Cherries, Adelaide Hills

2025/26 Season Opens December 13, 2025 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...

New Year’s Eve in Adelaide | Your Family Friendly Guide

Ring in the New Year with Sparkles, Not Stress: Your Guide to Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Fun in Adelaide! Looking for New Years Eve in Adelaide with kids that doesn’t involve staying up until midnight (or a total meltdown)? You’re in the right place. Adelaide looks after families on New Year’s Eve with early fireworks, outdoor celebrations and kid-friendly events that let you ring in the new year and still make it home by bedtime....

Belair Adventure Playground

Find it at: Belair National Park, SA Updated at the end 2025, Belair Adventure Playground has had a massive upgrade while also keeping some of their existing gems such as the play tunnels and famous fort. The old metal-framed play equipment is no longer, making way for a fresh, fun-filled upgrade that’s all about better play, safer fun, and less maintenance. Think three epic slides, a climbing rope pyramid, monkey bars, three swings, a...

Coffee Barn and Gelateria, Moonta

Looking for the BEST gelati on the entire Yorke Peninsula? Tucked just under 5 minutes from Moonta town centre down the Spencer Hwy is The Coffee Barn & Gelateria, a spot that’s quietly legendary on the Copper Coast. Sure, it might be off the usual tourist track, but trust us… everyone in town knows it’s worth the detour. Carl and Emma took over a few years ago and have lovingly kept the original charm while adding their own fun, fresh...

Adelaide Christmas Pageants – The ultimate guide to where and when

There’s no doubt about it, Adelaide LOVES a Christmas pageant. Maybe it’s because we’re home to one of the best and largest Christmas pageants in the world? Or maybe it’s just because we REALLY know how to do Christmas?

Santa Photos in Adelaide

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.

Too Much Stuff! Give the gift of experience and make some memories

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 &...

The Best Christmas Events For Kids in Adelaide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. It’s CHRISTMAS IN ADELAIDE!
Here at Kids In Adelaide, Christmas isn’t just about presents, decorating Christmas trees & eating too much (though we love those things too!). We think it’s about getting out & about in Adelaide, getting involved in all of Adelaide’s best Christmas festivities and starting some family traditions. We have rounded up the best Christmas events across Adelaide & we ho-ho-hope you are on the good list so you can make the most of the festive season with your kids. From free Christmas events, Pageants, full days out, Carols, Christmas Lights around Adelaide & evening markets, we have all of the best events that will have you jingling all the way across Adelaide and the whole of South Australia

base bikes Review

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 bike riders aged 2 to 8 years old. base bikes 16 inch model The 16 inch base bike is...