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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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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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 &...
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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
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...
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In case my kids weren’t already lucky enough to have a pool, check out the EPIC new inflatable waterslide and floating water mats we received from Aussie brand Crocpad to go with it! Talk about the best summer ever! If you’re after a waterslide for your pool but don’t want something permanent or you rent your house or you have little kids and want something soft and inflatable but still SUPER FUN – this is for you. The...
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Little Mouse Teahouse brought to you by b. Food Design and Catering, offers truly enchanted tea party birthday experiences for children and adults alike across Adelaide. Expect to be transported into a whimsical world of magic and delight. Their team of party planners work tirelessly to bring any vision to life, whether it’s tucked away in a secluded garden alcove, a beautifully landscaped community park, or even the backyard oasis of your own...
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The State Government is rolling out 3-year-old preschool from 2026, giving every child access by 2032. It’s the biggest investment in early childhood education South Australia has ever made. The first few years of a child’s development play a hugely important part in just how far they’ll go in learning and in life. Children go further. Two years of preschool are better than one, the evidence is clear. With 90% of brain development occurring by...
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The countdown to the big day is on and there’s no better time to shop advent calendars than right now! After all, it’s almost November and chances are, all the best ones will be sell out within a few weeks. While we never turn down the joy of a chocolate-filled option, things have come a long way since the German Lutherans invented the concept in the late 19th Century. With options ranging from toys to candles and everything in...
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Need a bit of help Christmas shopping for your kids in Adelaide? Here’s a few of our favourite local businesses, brands and products we’ve tried out this year. Lots of toys for indoor and outdoor play, useful gifts for teens and tweens and even something for us mums and dads! Adding just ONE thing from this list will put some extra $$ into the pocket of an S.A owned small business for Christmas and that’s a win/win for...
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When it’s hot in Adelaide, it’s H-O-T! and is there any better place to cool down than a swimming pool? If you’re not lucky enough to have a swimming pool of your own in the backyard, Adelaide has a whole list of public and privately run pools you can pop into for a swim, splash and dip. Kids LOVE water and we are so lucky here in Adelaide to have so many options when it comes to keeping cool and having fun. In our Adelaide...
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No screen doesn’t mean no fun! Our little tester has officially declared the Yoto Player her new favourite thing and honestly, we can see why. This clever little box has become part of our daily routine, from morning dance parties with Yoto Radio to winding down at night with bedtime stories, white noise and calming sounds. It’s fun, it’s educational, and best of all it’s completely screen-free. What is a Yoto Player? Think of it as the...
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Father Christmas will make the David Jones Magic Cave his second home from November 8 (Pageant Day) until Christmas Eve 2025 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 8, 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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TALK ABOUT FAMILY FRIENDLY! If you’re looking for the kind of holiday where the kids will be outside and entertained ALL DAY LONG look no further than Victor Harbor Holiday Park. Join in the fun or sit back and relax while the kids have a ball! They have a fantastic new resort style pool! This huge pool is 250,000 litres and 65m around. One half is under shade and there’s also plenty of poolside seating, sun lounges and picnic...
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I have to admit… when I first heard they were building an airport hotel in Adelaide, I was a bit skeptical. Being so close to the city, did we really need to stay at the airport? Add two kids and an early flight… and I’ve completely changed my mind! We recently spent the night at Atura Hotel Adelaide Airport before an early morning flight, and the minute we walked through the door I knew it was a BRILLIANT idea. My six-year-old ran straight to...
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Christies Beach Hotel offers a relaxed and family-friendly setting for children’s birthday celebrations of all sizes. Whether it’s a themed party with entertainment or a casual gathering with loved ones, the venue caters to a range of styles and budgets. Families can choose between a private function room with full service and plenty of space for games and decorations, or a reserved booth on the venue’s newly refurbished deck. The deck offers...
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Find it at: Peachey Rd (next to The Stretton Centre), Munno Para This is s fantastic one stop shop for the family during the hot summer months. With something for every member of the family you can’t go wrong! Playford Town Park is a HUGE area opened in June 2015. Bring your bike, your scooter, your towel, your picnic blanket, footy, basketball and your BBQ gear and enjoy the whole day down here. The water play areas are the biggest draw...
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Halloween will spook Adelaide this year on Saturday the 31st of October, what a way to start the weekend! 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...
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Find it at: Waterfall Gully Road, Burnside Nestled in the Adelaide foothills between Waterfall Gully Road and Wyatt Road, Langman Reserve is a much-loved local gem. It’s perfect for families seeking a relaxed outdoor escape with plenty of space, activities and shade. Here is what is on offer; There’s a smaller northern playground with toddler swings and seesaws, and a larger southern one with nest swings, rope‑sphere climbers, rockers,...
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