The Breakwater Beach Cafe at North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
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Let's talk about Adelaide's best pizza. We really have lifted the pizza benchmark over the past decade and kids *generally* love a slice of the good stuff don't they? It's quick, filling and often one of the more affordable take away options. Let's not forget cold...
Bop Till You Drop – Disco, Slime, Science Parties
Bop till you Drop delivers fun, stress-free birthday party entertainment so parents can relax and enjoy the celebration. With 23 years in the industry, award-winning entertainers, and over 1,200 five-star Google and Facebook reviews, families across Australia trust...
Adelaide Fringe for Kids – Our Pick of the Best Fringe Shows for 2026
The 2026 Adelaide Fringe runs from Friday, February 20, 2026 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, we are talking about the 2026 Adelaide Fringe! Four weeks of fun across Adelaide including a BUNCH of family friendly...
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The South Australian Government School Sports Voucher program was expanded again in 2026 to include 2 x $100 vouchers per child, per calendar year to cover the costs for sport, active recreation and music fees. The vouchers are available to children living in South...
Adelaide Aquatic Centre
From January 27, 2026 The brand new Adelaide Aquatic Centre is OPEN! The brand-new centre is a huge upgrade from the old Adelaide Aquatic Centre and includes a mix of both indoor and outdoor spaces so kids of all ages can enjoy water activities year-round. Indoor...
The Best of Food at Adelaide Fringe
Adelaide Fringe is of course famous for it's performances, shows and art installations BUT it's also one such a great opportunity to get down to the city and try some new food flavours, some crazy treats or just a good old ice cream from one of the many many food...
Grünthal Brew
Family celebrations, a meal out or a lazy Sunday drive to the hills needn't bore your kids and have them whinging at you. Grunthal Brew is the perfect venue that has it all, and the kids are not going to want to leave. So text the friends you don't see often enough,...
Laneway Boulders
Laneway Boulders in Stepney offers a welcoming indoor bouldering experience for kids aged 8+, teens and adults of all abilities. Whether you’re pulling on for the first time or working on your latest project, the climbs are thoughtfully set to suit every level —...
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The Semaphore to Fort Glanville train departs from the foot of the jetty at the end of the popular Semaphore Road cafe strip, and parallels the Esplanade and the sand dunes of one of Adelaide's most popular swimming beaches, before passing through the dunes near...
All-Inclusive Bali Family Holiday. Less Planning, More Relaxing
A Bali Holiday with kids - minus the mental load. **UPDATED 2026**Six years after our first stay we're back at Grand Mirage and Samabe Villas in Nusa Dua, Bali we're back....and this time I've got two kids with me (age 7 and 13) so we really gave the all inclusive...
Where To Play Mini Golf in Adelaide
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Best Family Friendly Caravan Parks in South Australia
Caravan Parks sure have come a long way from when I was a kid. Jumping pillows, pools and playgrounds playgrounds, right up to massive waterparks, putt putt and pump tracks. Some of these go over and above when it comes to family friendly, making them a fantastic...
CC Hood Reserve Playground Panorama
Find it at: Eliza Place, Panorama The 2025 upgrade to CC Hood Reserve Playground in Panorama has seen it become a standout community destination in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Part of a wider redevelopment of the reserve, the new playground brings an exciting mix of...
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Golding Oval Reserve BMX Pump Track
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Laratinga Wetlands – Mt Barker
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Best Places for Kids to Go Rock Climbing in Adelaide (Indoor & Outdoor Fun)
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Ginny Pig Distillery, Mount Compass
Launched in 2020 by former nurses Bec and Craig, Ginny Pig Distillery has been quietly building a loyal following for its small-batch, award-winning gins. We’ve been enjoying their drops for a while now, so when we heard they’d opened a brand-new distillery door at...
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Honestly, what family doesn't need help with their digital wellbeing? Enter Inchargebox! We have had our eyes on this product for a while and in the lead up to the summer holidays, we jumped at the opportunity to give a couple of different sized Inchargebox's a go....
26 Family Bucket List Ideas for 2026
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South Australian Museum Café
Ever wanted to bite the head off of a T-Rex? Or maybe sip on a delicious chocolate milkshake while under the watchful gaze of a suspended bottle nose dolphin skeleton? Maybe you've never thought about it, but our point is, eating out with kids around Adelaide doesn't...
Farm Café and Dairy, Beerenberg
We’re going to skip past the introductions and go straight to the shakes. These aren’t just any shakes. They’re absolute monsters, nearly as tall as my last-born child. Instagram-worthy, show-stopping, and indulgent to the max, these signature shakes are a must-order....
Discovery Parks – Goolwa
**Want 15% off stays at this park, or a select handful of other Discovery Parks locations in South Australia? Look and book via THIS LINK and use code KIDSINADL25 at checkout. Valid for stays now to Nov 2026, t&c apply, black out dates may apply over school...
Murray Bridge Swimming Centre
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Yitpi Yartapuultiku Playground Port Adelaide
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Comida Hahndorf
Looking for a top family-friendly restaurant in the Adelaide Hills? How about one with a secret garden and where kids eat free on Thursday evenings as a nice little bonus! Oh, and make it Spanish!! Comida in Hahndorf is a standout choice that caters to both kids and...
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