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Woorabinda Bushland Reserve Playground, Stirling

Find it at: Woorabinda Dr, Stirling Just a small distance from the centre of Stirling is Woorabinda Lake, part of Woorabinda Bushland Reserves – a 34 hectare park with approximately 4 km of walking trails. Loved and appreciated by locals and those in the know, Woorabinda is a magical place to visit. Updated in 2024 with fabulous new boardwalks on the western side of the lake, perfect for prams and accessibility devices (which include raised...

RSV Symptoms: When It’s Serious and What to Do

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) might sound like just another childhood bug, but for some little ones, it can cause serious illness – especially during the colder months. Here’s what to look for, when to act, and how to reduce your baby’s risk. What is RSV? RSV is a very common and highly contagious virus that affects the lungs and airways. Most children will catch RSV before they turn two. For many kids, RSV shows up like a...

Protecting Your Baby from RSV, Flu & Whooping Cough During Pregnancy

Winter is a beautiful season for cozy cuddles, hot drinks, and baby bumps wrapped in warm knits – but it’s also a time when illnesses like RSV, flu, and whooping cough start to rise. If you’re pregnant or planning to be, there are easy ways to help protect your baby before they’re even born. Why winter protection is so important As the temperature drops, cases of RSV, flu, and whooping cough go up – and babies are...

RSV in Winter: How to Protect Your Baby This Season

As the weather cools down here in South Australia, RSV cases start to increase. Winter is peak season for this common but potentially serious virus, especially for little ones. Here’s what you need to know to keep your baby safe this winter. What is RSV? RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a highly contagious respiratory virus. It spreads easily through the air when someone with RSV coughs or sneezes and can survive...

Adelaide Autumn Top Spots

Looking for the best places to enjoy autumn in Adelaide with kids? As the leaves turn golden and the weather cools, it’s the perfect season for outdoor adventures, nature walks, and cozy family outings. From stunning autumn foliage at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden to fun-filled events and picnic spots, we’ve rounded up the top family-friendly autumn destinations in Adelaide. Whether you’re after vibrant photo spots, playgrounds...

Here’s to Strength Community Wellness Hub

Here’s To Strength Community Wellness Hub is Australia’s first one stop self care experience! Their mission is to bridge the gap of access to vital healthcare, wellness and welfare services through their community wellness hub, pantry and support fund initiative. Their vision is to simplify self care and prevent health and wellbeing decline by replicating their solution focused service Australia wide. They aim to end the stigma...

Here’s to Strength Cafe

Here’s To Strength is a beautiful local community hub where you can access a multitude of support and resources. Along with their Wellness Hub, they have a beautiful café which is available for anyone to visit and enjoy, and is incredibly family friendly. I’m talking multiple seating areas with plenty of space to navigate a pram, a beautiful backyard space with a cubby, swing and lots of toys, plus ANIMALS! Their gorgeous ducks and...

Host the Ultimate Kids Party at P1 Entertainment Complex!

Looking for a kids birthday party venue that’s bursting with fun, thrills, and non-stop action? P1 Entertainment Complex is Adelaide’s go-to indoor venue for unforgettable kids’ celebrations. There’s high-speed electric go-karts, over 50 arcade games, and high-tec golf simulators – all under one roof and all fully hosted. P1 kids’ party packages are designed especially for ages 7–12 (minimum height 120cm) and cater for a...

DreamBIG Children’s Festival Adelaide

The DreamBIG Children’s Festival returns from 12–22 May 2026, marking an extraordinary milestone – 50 years of sparking creativity, imagination, and wonder for children across South Australia. As the world’s longest-running children’s festival, DreamBIG continues to inspire young minds with innovative arts experiences. This year’s theme, ‘I Was, I Am, I Will Be,’ invites kids to reflect on their past, celebrate the present, and dream big...

Brave and Able® Breathing Buddies

Kids have some BIG feelings……right? If you hard relate to that opening sentence, let us introduce you to Brave and Able ®. Not only are these two very cute and cuddly, they’re also a great tool to help kids take charge of their brains and encourage slow, strong breathing that will help them calm down and take control of an anxious or stressful situation. The built in light in the tummies of Brave and Able ® slowly turns on and...

Bunyip Children’s Trail, Bonython Park

Find it at: Livestrong Pathway, Hindmarsh (along the River Torrens) We all already know that Bonython Park is AWESOME – between the playground & the newly re-opened Café Bonython, we honestly thought it couldn’t get any better. But lo & behold, it does get better! Introducing the Bunyip Trail! It’s a Children’s Trail that you can access by heading west along the river from the playground & follows the story...

Mother’s Day in Adelaide for 2026

Mother’s Day in 2026 falls on Sunday May 10 and there are plenty of events happening in and around Adelaide. If you are looking for a Mother’s Day brunch, lunch or special event, have a look below – there are plenty of things happening all around Adelaide to take Mum to & spoil her silly. Be quick though – Mother’s Day events always sell out, so be sure to book soon. You’ll be the favourite child for...

Gather Round in Adelaide for Kids

2026 Gather Round will run from Thursday April 9 to Sunday April 12, which will coincide with school holidays in South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Heading to Adelaide for Gather Round weekend and looking for the best events, activities, and things to do? From AFL match schedules to family-friendly attractions, live entertainment, festivals, and more. Whether you’re a footy fan or just soaking up...

A New Must-Try Experience for Families in Adelaide – Catch N Cook Adventure!

Looking for a unique and hands-on experience to enjoy with the kids? The Discover Adelaide with Catch N Cook package, offered by Crowne Plaza Adelaide in partnership with Catch N Cook World Tour, is a fantastic way to combine adventure, education, delicious food and a luxurious nights accommodation. We recently had the opportunity to try it out firsthand and had a claw-some time! Our Catch N Cook Experience The experience includes one night...

Calling All Young Entrepreneurs! City of Unley’s Fish Tank 2025 is Here!

Do you have a young entrepreneur in the family with a big idea? The City of Unley’s Fish Tank program is back for 2025, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever! Since 2016, Fish Tank has been nurturing young business minds, providing mentorship, guidance, and a platform for young people to turn their creative ideas into real businesses. And for the first time, the program is open to primary-aged students! Who Can Enter? Fish Tank 2025 is...

Adelaide Hills Sculpture Trail

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...

Adelaide Central Market

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 –...

Sunday Funday Markets

The 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...

Stirling Markets

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...

Stirling Laneways

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...

Gilles Street Market

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...

Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature Playspace and Playground

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...

Heron Way Reserve Playground, Hallett Cove

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,...

Balhannah Playground

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...

Tolley Reserve Nuriootpa Train Playground

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...

Best Sensory Play Ideas for Kids at Home | Fun & Easy Activities

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...