Tim | Kids In Adelaide | Activities, Events & Things to do in Adelaide with Kids

10 reasons you need to get yourself to Marion Holiday Park.

Marion Holiday Park really is a kids paradise and to think its tucked away so close to the CBD is mind blowing! Featuring a waterpark, 45m lagoon pool, indoor heated pool, adventure playground and indoor tennis court and games room, it really does have it all! But parents haven’t been forgotten about, they have delicious coffee, breakfast and lunch items served from 8am to 4pm and dinner is served nightly in our outdoor bar, cinema and kitchen...

Schnithouse – Aston Hills

Schnitzel lovers of our fair Adelaide Hills….rejoice! The stunning Aston Hills development (right smack bang in the middle of the Gather Round footy venue up at Barker) has opened a huge shopping centre (headlined by a very flash Drakes) and is now complimented by a fabulous family friendly place to take the kids for a huge feed. Schnithouse has venues all around Adelaide (we may be pretty fond already of their fare in case you wondered)...

Parties at Toddler Sense

We have long been fans of Toddler (and baby!) Sense, having taken our little baby Jack to weekly classes at their centre at Tusmore. What better location we thought, to celebrate our little guy’s big first birthday than at his favourite place! (apart from his high chair where he eats food of course). With access to the huge kitchen, our party easily catered for about 40 odd people comfortably. They have seperate rooms including a large...

Glover East Playground (Park 15) Adelaide

Find it at: 120 East Terrace, Adelaide Set among the existing trees, along with some new ones, the city council did an amazing job back in 2018 revamping the existing Ityamai Itpina East Terrace Glover Playground also known as Park 15. We love that this playground caters to a variety of ages and has something for everyone. The main stage of the play space are the wooden houses located in the middle of the playground. These are awesome cubby...

Pasadena Lions Club Playground

Find it at: Fiveash Drive, Pasadena This upgraded playground situated off of Fiveash Drive just near the Pasadena Shopping Centre is a fantastic new improvement to the area! Beautifully shaded by heavy greenery, this playground has something for everyone. Although not fenced off, yet situated near a main road, the steep sloping beast of a hill heading up towards the busyness of Fiveash Drive will stop anyone in their tracks. With a mega...

Bazinga Trading Cards, Collectibles and Arcade

Sit down folks and prepare to be downright amazed by what is probably the best hidden gem of a kids entertainment complex in the north. Don’t think this is just a trading card shop…..oh no it is so much more! And it is spectacular fun. We have been Bazinga fans since they opened their Munno Para store an arcade, but you can also find them in the Barossa, Port Adelaide Plaza and Inglefarm Shopping Centre. BIG BAZINGA NEWS! Bazinga...

Wigley Reserve Playground Glenelg

Find it at: Wigley Reserve, Genelg The incredible upgrade at Wigley Reserve at Glenelg is an outstanding attraction for an already pretty awesome area. Sometimes fantastic photos do a far better job at telling a story and this is absolutely one of those occasions. Check out how good it looks! The old playground is long gone and has been replaced with this impressive looking structure that really does catch the eye as you approach Wigley...

Kies Family Wines

We have been in love with Kies Family Wines up in the Barossa Valley for as long as we can remember. It was always such a beautiful stop off on a Barossa wine tour or day trip, that we could not wait to take the kids up to soak in the serenity and tuck into a fabulous meal. Located out at Lyndoch, under an hour from the CBD, this stunning estate offers a family friendly vibe that we find really hard to come across in what are usually adult...

Penfold Park Auldana

Find it at: The Parade, Magill What a fabulous playground and reserve this one is. Talk about a stunning location, you will find this if you head east on The Parade far enough til you think you are about to drive into the front garden of the fancy houses in the foothills. The playground has had a huge upgrade in December 2022 and is set a little way back from the car park, which is great because you get to walk across a beautiful little stone...

Tanunda Recreation Park

Find it at: Bilyara Rd, Tanunda Huge news out of Tanunda with the opening of their fabulous new inclusive playground in December 2022. The new Playground has been made possible by State Government grant funding of $330,221 and a Council contribution of $782,800, making it a total budget of $1,113,000 Features of the Inclusive Playground include a flying fox, trampolines, climbing/elevated play, slides, swings, sand and water play, barbecue...

Copper Coast Indoor Play Centre, Kadina

So you are at the Copper Coast Tourism Centre, you have done the other activities and are tired, just wanting to sit down. But your kids, running on some sort of mega energy, just want to keep going. The Copper Coast Information Centre have got you covered again. Next to the gift shop you will stumble into a huge indoor play cafe, catering for all ages with an area for the toddlers and a larger playground for the big kids. With slides,...

West Beach Adventure (formerly MegaAdventure)

Find it at: Military Rd, West Beach Since opening in November 2015 West Beach Adventure has grown to become one KiA’s favourite family days out in Adelaide. Kids from pre school age right up to teens, and us adults are catered for with something for every one. West Beach Adventure doesn’t have age restrictions, but height limits. For MegaClimb those above 1.2m are welcome with an adult, and those over 1.4m (and over 14yrs) can go it...

Kip Happy Stays

Adelaide’s first pet resort has opened in the hills! Kip Happy Stays are passionate about providing the best quality care to our four legged friends through their pet resorts and doggy day cares. They have recently opened our first pet resort in South Australia, Kip Adelaide Hills. Located just outside of Nairne on a spacious 20 acres – offering great short and long term accommodation options for cats and dogs. They will also...

Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve

Find it at: Hugh Johnson Boulevard, Sheidow Park The Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve upgrade is complete and we love it just as much as the locals. There are multiple areas for play including a sports area complete with netball and basketball rings and soccer goal. There’s some great equipment for older kids as well as a smaller shaded area for little ones with climbing area, swings, seesaws and more. And if that’s not enough...

Capella Drive Reserve

Find it at: Capella Drive, Hallett Cove *** August 2022 Update *** Stage 2 of the $3m development has been completed, following on from the opening of Stage 1 (Skate Park) earlier in the year. Stage 2 includes: New playground equipment including slide, swing and flying fox Pump track and jump park Ninja warrior fitness equipment Public toilet Picnic areas with shelters, seating and BBQs New pathway connections The spacious skate park features a...

Prancing Pony Brewery

Its hard to believe that Prancing Pony has only been around for 10 years because in such an incredibly short space of time, they have planted their flag on the local beer landscape so firmly that its hard to remember a time when they weren’t around! When the opportunity came to head up to their flagship brewery and restaurant with the fam to check out where the magic happens, we could not say yes quick enough. Located a stones throw off...

Solandra Reserve Playground

Find it at: Solandra Cr, Modbury North Pack up the change of clothes kids, we are going to sand and water play nirvana! Solandra Reserve out at Modbury North has had a fab upgrade, with the space transformed into a brilliant community facility. Featuring the already mentioned sand and water play features (undercover too we might add!), chuck in a great little pump track and a range of equipment to suit the big kids and little ones, this one...

Da Costa Reserve, Glenelg East

Find it at: Whyatt Street, Glenelg East As I rocked up to this playground my first reaction was WOW. This recently upgraded playground is huge and would appeal to a variety of ages. This playground is fully fenced and has lots of different styles of climbing equipment for the kids. The play equipment has enough to keep the big kids and little ones entertained, with the flying fox a real hit here (at least the kids get a decent ride!) The tower...

Cafe Capella’s Moonta

**UPDATE** Due to a fire in September 2022, Cafe Capella’s is currently only offering a temporary pop up location with pizza at the CopperClub In The Dunes venue in Port Hughes. We’ll keep you updated once we hear of a new permanent venue, but for now, be sure to support them via their pop up – follow them on Facebook for all of the info on opening times & menus....

Okami Japanese Restaurant

We hope you are sitting down when you are reading this because this is some game changing, all-you-can-eat, family friendly eats news! Not everyone is a fan of all you can eat family spots because, honestly they can be pretty intense. Over crowded buffets with questionable food (looking directly at you tray of cold chips), kids flying around all over the place doing their best to sneeze under all the sneeze shields and usually an ice cream...