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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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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Find it at: Park Cres, Brighton We do love ourselves a fully fenced playground and this one at Brighton is little, but covered by lots of natural shade and has equipment suited for the under 5s. It’s located in a quiet area and is surrounded by a nice size grass area where you can have more of a run around, kick a ball or have a picnic.
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Find it: Cnr Rugby Terrace and Halsbury Avenue Kingswood Playgrounds near ovals are always a winner for us. One because they mean there’s lots of space for running around, kicking a ball, flying a kite and two, there’s likely to be toilets. Kingswood Oval Playground is also fully fenced (love that) and has shade. So it’s ticking a lot of boxes. The playground is fully fenced (love that) and includes equipment for both the...
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Find it on the corner of Oliver Avenue and Riverway Drive, Fulham Gardens Located along the linear park trail we love this park because it’s fully fenced, which not many are along the river near here and also has heaps of natural shade. A great park for toddlers for it’s low, easy to use equipment and we love the tandem swing. There’s also some fun climbing nature play features, BBQ and picnic tables. No toilets though. You...
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Saturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October, 2025 Spring has sprung and we love this time of year in Adelaide! There are LOADS of activities, events, things to do and places to see these October School Holidays and with 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! school holiday events places to visit programs & classes free stuff...
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Halloween will spook Adelaide this year on Thursday the 31st of October. Love it or loathe it the Halloween tradition is bigger than ever this year in Adelaide with a number of spooky events happening for all ages and scare levels. Check out the calendar below for all the best Halloween events happening this October. Halloween Events in Adelaide. If we’ve missed your event click here to list it with us for FREE! 0 events found. There were...
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Waterworld Aquatic Centre located on Golden Grove Road, offers everything your family needs for an unforgettable day out in the sun! Located just four minutes from Westfield Tea Tree Plaza and surrounded by lush lawns and trees, you’ll enjoy three heated outdoor pools, thrilling waterslides, and a toddler pool with interactive splash pad that’ll keep the young ones entertained for hours. For thrill-seekers, the waterslides offer exciting...
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Welcome to “Good Vibes”, your perfect family getaway in the picturesque coastal town of Robe, South Australia! This stunning holiday rental is designed with families in mind, offering ample space and comfort for up to 10 guests. With two spacious living areas, an indoor gas fireplace for cozy evenings, and an enclosed backyard, your family will feel right at home while creating unforgettable memories together. The outdoor area is a...
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Ilookmystyle is a premier kids party venue located in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. Established in 2008, ilookmystyle has been providing kids birthday parties that will be remembered for a lifetime, for more than a decade, providing more than one thousand parties to children within South Australia. They are a truly one of a kind experience offering a variety of disco themed pamper parties, for both girls and boys. Be confident. Be positive. Be...
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The Hahndorf Farm Barn offer both fully-catered and self-catered birthday parties. Fun-filled parties are jam packed with animal love and will put a huge smile on their faces! Your guests can bottle feed their baby animals, cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs and even milk a cow. That’s just the start of it! Let the Farm Barn Hahndorf look after the catering for your party, they even do your party decorations in a farm theme, and you get to...
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Is there a better way to celebrate your child’s birthday than jumping in a GIANT foam pit? Not to mention balancing on beams, swinging on bars, climbing the tarzan rope, or bouncing on the tumble trampoline? We don’t think so! At Gymnastics Birthday Parties they take care of the birthday celebration the best way their qualified gymnastics coaches know how! Gymnastics Birthday Parties take your...
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B.Curious Australia specialises in crafting unforgettable birthday party experiences tailored to every child’s imagination and every parent’s budget. Their diverse party options include: – Slime-Making Parties: An interactive, sensory adventure where kids get to create their own custom slimes to take home, with fun colours, glitters, and textures – Canvas Painting Parties: A Guided mini art session, that allow little artists to...
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Experience a unique birthday celebration at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary, where children can enjoy a fun-filled day in the beautiful, natural environment of the Adelaide Hills. Their birthday parties offer exceptional hands-on experiences with a variety of Australian native animals, creating memories your child will treasure. Perfect for young animal lovers, Warrawong promises an extraordinary birthday celebration like no other! Their Birthday...
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This brand new Adelaide café, situated smack bang on the beachfront where Kingston Park meets Seacliff Beach, is going to be the most unreal place to hang out with family and friends this spring and summer. Nest Kiosk is the perfect spot for a bite to eat with kids or for that long overdue coffee, sweet treat, breakfast or lunch catch up – with a million dollar view. Meet you for a beach walk or swim? The outlook at Nest Kiosk is stunning...
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Find it at: Main Street in Myponga Myponga Nature Playground opened in mid 2018 and was a very welcome addition to the local area. This is another nature themed playground from the folks at Nature Play Landscaping who are behind some of our other favourite playgrounds including the new one at Point Turton The park has lots of wooden and rope climbing features, swings, wooden monkey bars/climbing ladder and a nice big sandpit. A beautiful spot...
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