Kids in Adelaide Pick of the Fringe in 2021
The 2021 Adelaide Fringe runs from 19th February to 21st March 2021 We'll be updating this page frequently with all our favourite Adelaide Fringe shows for kids and families this year. Make sure you check back often, and also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for...
Spaghetti Island
The only Island you will need in 2021! This brand new kid on the Gouger St block makes for a brilliant and easy family dinner. C'mon, who doesn't love spaghetti....... You have to love a food and beverage outlet that does one thing, simply and well. Like really really...
Kenton Reserve Oaklands Park
Where: Kenton Avenue, Oaklands Park Another nice little playground for the locals, with a range of equipment outside of the normal combo of tower slide + swing. They do have some swings, which our crew got around, with a normal swing, toddler swing and dount net swing...
Brooklyn Drive Reserve Playground
Where: Brooklyn Drive, Hallett Cove *** March 2021 Update - OPEN! *** The Brooklyn Drive Reserve playground is open and after rigorous testing by a KiA crew, it has been given the tick of approval. Not a huge space, but a great spot for locals, this timber themed...
Warriparinga Wetlands
Located just off the corner of Sturt and Marion Roads and just 5 minutes from Marion shopping centre are the Warriparinga Wetlands. The wetlands are located on 3.5 hectares and are also home to the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre. The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre open...
Wonderland Spiegeltent Fringe Hub
Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival Hub can be found in HIndmarsh Square in the CBD. It is a smaller intamate hub, perfect for families as the kids can't wander far. Expect world Cabaret, live music, comedy, circus howes and roving performers. The garden bar is licenced...
RCC at Adelaide Fringe
RCC 2021 has returned to its origins and can be found in Victoria Square in the Adelaide CBD. It is a completely reimagined open-air program of music, performing arts, and immersive installations.One ticket gets you entry and access to all of the program. Select your...
Gluttony
Located in the gardens of Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka over 100 Fringe acts will perform within the numerous venues within Gluttony. This is the largest of the Fringe hubs. You'll find a whole range of family friendly activities and interactive installations here....
Animal Experiences at Monarto Safari Park
Meet the chimpanzee troop, hand feed a ginormous giraffe, help put the lions to bed or even tickle a rhino behind the ears… plus so much more! Get within a whisker of some of the world’s most incredible animals with a behind the scenes Animal Experience at Monarto...
Oceanique at Adelaide Sailing Club West Beach
Ahoy! This is hands down the nicest Adelaide beachfront seaside dining we can find. Expect secluded comfortable, casual, sophistication and million dollar ocean views. Oceanique is gorgeous, yet not for one second is it pretentious or un welcoming for families with...
Nature Play Ideas for Home
Nature play has to be one of the most wonderful ways to connect with your child. Not only does it give opportunities to have lots of fun, get a little bit messy and to get outdoors, but it also lets you be creative together! Here is a list of all the ways we love to...
Sturt River Linear Park Trail
The Sturt River Linear Park Trail is approximately 5kms from South Road (Warriparinga) to Anzac Highway. Accessible for walkers, cyclists, prams and wheelchairs it's a fantastic long straight trail for families to enjoy. (no horses allowed) The section of shared path...
Mega Fast Karts
Mega Fast Karts is Adelaide’s Ultimate Fully Indoor Entertainment Centre. During lockdown, one positive to come was plenty of time for the Mega Fast Karts team to finish their fantastic project, the Battle Cars. Think Dodgem Cars + Laser Tag and you will end up with a...
Our Top Picks for the March Long Weekend in Adelaide
Adelaide Cup Day is on Monday March 8 2021 giving us a long weekend! Hooray! Even though March isn't QUITE as "mad" as normal (thanks again COVID) there's still heaps of events, activities and things to do in Adelaide. Below are some of our top picks for the long...
Edithburgh Tidal Pool
Did you know that Edithburgh on the Southern Yorke Peninsula is home to South Australia's only tidal pool? There are talks of building one at Hallett Cove (and we're here for it) but it's just that at this stage, talks. So, if you want to experience some tidal pool...
Birthday Parties at Mega Fast Karts
When my soon to be 12 year old daughter said she wanted to have her birthday party at a go-kart centre, I had like a thousand questions. Wait what…Go-karting? Ok lets see what we can do. Turns out, Mega Fast Karts at Richmond is one of the best indoor entertainment...
Wirrabara Playground
Where: Wongabirrie Park - Wirrabara in the mid North Located on the banks of the Rocky River (which is great for exploring or yabbying when wet) is Wongabarrie Park up at Wirrabara. Where is that? Head to Pt Pirie and sort of turn right and you are about on the mark....
Amy Gillett Bikeway
Mountain biking seem a bit too much for you and the kids? Prefer the idea of road riding but concerned about the traffic? The Amy Gillett Bikeway located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills is one of a number of dedicated safe cycling routes around the state to...
Whispering Wall
Of all of the SA reservoirs, Barossa Reservoir with its famous 'Whispering Wall' is surely a favourite for kids. It doesn't involve a big walk or hike and it is THE most magical experience to have one person whisper at the end of the reservoir wall and another hear it...
Spring Crescent Playground Banksia Park
Where: Spring Crescent at Banksia Park What a cracking little playground, tucked away in the backstreets of Banksia Park near the Tea Tree Gully Footy Club. With a great treehouse style fort and slide combo, mixed in with swings and lots of climbing equipment for...
Bush Magic Playground
Where: Jeffcott Drive North Adelaide This beautiful spot might well be Adelaide's best toddler playground. Let us know what you think! Set amongst the parklands adjacent the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, this fully fenced playground is shaded by the huge trees in the area...
