Big news for little bookworms! A brand-new Little Library has now officially opened inside the State Library of South Australia in August 2026, creating a free, welcoming space where children aged 0–11 can play, explore, imagine and discover a lifelong love of...
Swimming is a life skill. Enrolling your kids in lessons is all about education and teaching them a skill that one day might save their life. The sad truth…In 2025, 357 people drowned in Australian waters. Children aged 5-14 years reported a 30% increase. Most...
Discover a world of whales at South Australia’s largest marine focused interpretative centre. Visitors can experience the natural wonders of the deep, explore the world heritage listed railway building, and gain further knowledge about Victor Harbor and South...
When did libraries get so cool?Libraries across South Australia have seriously stepped up their game at the hub of all things community and have moved way beyond just books and encyclopedias!Libraries aren’t just bricks and books anymore. They are community hubs, they...
Scouts SA is youth-led and adult-supported, helping young people to be their best. We offer fun outdoor adventures like paddling, climbing, caving, cycling, target sports, hiking, camping, and aquatics. They also deliver enriching indoor activities, including...
Resilient Kidz is the paediatrics department of Resilient Health Group, a trusted multi-disciplinary centre offering Disability Services and therapies, Support Services, Allied Health, and Group Programs for children. The team supports South Australian children and...
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...
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...
SAPOL Road Safety Centre West Beach With the upcoming new Women's and Children's hospital development encroaching on the old Road Safety Centre site, a brand new facility opened in 2024. Forming part of the West Beach Parks precinct on Military Road has allowed the...
Escape the ordinary and step into the underground....well, sort of! Every Sunday at 1pm and 3pm, the National Trust invites curious minds aged 8 and up to join a journey through the Old Treasury Building at the Adina Treasury Hotel, right in the heart of Adelaide....
Discover a world of wonder at the South Australian Museum Looking for something fun (and free) to do with the kids? The South Australian Museum is packed with five floors of things to see, touch and discover. It’s the kind of place where curiosity takes over, and...
Happy Hands creates colourful, creative playdough kits filled with soft homemade playdough and carefully selected extras to spark imagination and keep little hands busy. Each themed kit is thoughtfully designed to encourage screen-free, hands-on play that supports...
If you’ve got a young footy fan at home bursting with energy and dreaming of greatness, AFL Max Skills School is the ultimate school holiday experience. Held across four convenient locations from 9am to 3pm, this one-day program is all about helping kids take their...
If you have a 2 to 5 year old who loves footy, or just being active, then do we have something for you! AFL Max is a world class facility out at the airport, we all know that. But our now 4yo has for the past few years been spending Sunday mornings at a 45 minute...
Think libraries are just about borrowing books? Think again! With over 140 public libraries across South Australia and nearly 10 million visits each year, these local gems are buzzing with activity for kids and families. From Storytime and craft sessions to coding...
Discover STEM like you’ve never seen it before! Inventor Kids run interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes for kids. Your child’s lifelong love of STEM starts at Inventor Kids and you can be confident that they will discover and grow...
Adelaide has a number of places that you can take your kids to learn to ride a bike, scooter or skateboard. Some of them are speciality bike safety centres where you can learn about road rules, giving way, understanding road signs etc and some of them are playgrounds...
Find it at: Walter Young Ave, Urrbrae Urrbrae House is an amazing precinct for families to explore- including a museum! It is located on the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide on land bequeathed by Peter Waite to the University in 1992. The land is used for...
Ever seen one of these little street libraries pop up and wonder how it got there?Street Libraries are free book swaps located in in front yards, public areas, community spaces, playgrounds and other public areas in and around Adelaide. They are filled with books so...
2025 Theme - Book an Adventure| 2025 Shortlist - click here 2025 Book Week Costume Ideas We love this year's theme "Book an Adventure" as it allows you to pretty much go dressed as any book character you like. So get creative and don't forget to show us what you come...
MOD. is a place for kids who love hands on, interaction and all things STEM!There's a mix of diverse and sensory activities catering for a wide range of ages, knowledge and capabilities. These are spaces for doing, not just seeing and best of all it's TOTALLY FREE!...
There’s a huge range of sports available to kids in Adelaide. Kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy soccer, cricket, footy, netball, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, circus school and even programs that let you try a number of sports in one program. Kids sport is...
Adelaide is lucky to have a number of outstanding Independent, Private and Catholic schools. Whether you are looking for all boys, all girls or co-ed, you are sure to find a private school in Adelaide to suit your child - after all, where to send your child to school...
Get your babies out and about, socialising and most of all having lots of fun! Baby and Toddler classes in Adelaide can start as young as birth. Baby and toddler classes help your child with early learning and development, teaching them valuable skills from movement...
Nurture your little one’s curiosity for animals and the natural world! Designed for little adventurers 2-5, see Adelaide Zoo’s animals brought to life over a series of eight play-based, creative learning sessions.Learn about a new species each week at our large...
Looking for an Early Learning Centre, Preschool or Kindy in Adelaide? Choosing to put your kids into childcare is a BIG decision! Then the next big decision – which childcare or kindy is best for your child and family? There is a lot to take into consideration, such...
National Science Week happens each year in August and who better to help us with some easy at home science experiments that our favourite Sciencey friend SIMON! His fun, easy to follow YouTube videos make it super simple to play along at home. Which ones will you try?
5, 4, 3, 2 ,1..............Hey Adelaide, are you ready to get excited about space?The Australian Space Discovery Centre (ASDC) has landed at in the McEwin Building at Lot Fourteen (North Terrace, Adelaide) and is open to the public! (click here to book your visit now)...
A hidden gem and definite highlight at the Copper Coast Tourism Centre activity list was the Farm Shed Heritage Museum. The name is deceiving - I was expecting a single shed with a few tractors and boy, was I wrong! It comprises of a seemingly unending number of...
About Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense The award winning programmes have been running for 8 years in Adelaide and focus on brain development through play and fun. Every session is jam-packed with fabulous activities and fun adventures to help your child develop vital...
