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Top Family Activities in the Adelaide City this Winter

Exploring Adelaide with kids is a great way to spend an afternoon, a full day, or even a weekend. When’s the last time you caught a train, tram, or bus in the CBD? It’s even easy to drive in and park the car. Visiting the city screams adventure, the kids love it, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. We’ve compiled some of the best things to see and do and places to eat and stay in the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide with your family this...

What's on in Adelaide?

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Jun 8

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Winter WhaleFest

Jun 8

June 6, 2025 - June 8, 2025

Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival

Jun 8

June 7, 2025 @ 9:30 AM - June 9, 2025 @ 5:00 PM UTC+0

Adelaide Model Railway Show

Jun 8

June 7, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - June 9, 2025 @ 3:00 PM ACST

The Wild Weekend – Pop Up & Play Event *cancelled

Free

Jun 21

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Animal Expo

Jul 2

July 2, 2025 - July 20, 2025

Illuminate Adelaide 2025

Free

Jul 2

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Illuminate Adelaide: Night Visions

$45

Jul 4

All day

Illuminate Adelaide: City Lights

Free

Jul 5

July 5, 2025 - July 6, 2025

Brixpo – Lego Event

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Family Friendly Eats in Adelaide

Peter Rabbit Cafe, Adelaide

Stop looking for the perfect family friendly spot to grab a bite to eat or to meet for a coffee in Adelaide city, we have found you a secret inner city garden serving quality breakfast, brunch and lunch. The kids are welcome, and yep, you can even enjoy a sneaky cocktail here. So, whether you are planning a leisurely brunch with the family before tackling Rundle Mall for yet another round of school shoe shopping or perhaps you are overdue a...

Bridgewater Inn

There’s nothing like sitting back in a beautiful beer garden on a sunny day and enjoying a leisurely meal while you soak up the scenery – even better when it’s kid and pooch friendly. Set right alongside Cox Creek and adjacent to the Heysen Trail, the historic Bridgewater Inn is in prime position for making the most of nature’s beauty. An ideal location for lunch with the family or as the starting or end point of a walk...

Doughballs The Pizza Place

When you need a lunch or dinner spot in Glenelg or the Adelaide CBD, Doughballs is hands down, our Kids In Adelaide FAVOURITE spot for a family meal. The Glenelg restaurant is stunning with a balcony overlooking Moseley Square and their brand new Rundle Place restaurant is perfect for lunch or dinner before or after an activity in the city. Plus, you can also find Doughballs in McLaren Vale at Paxton Wines on the weekends and popping up all...

Uniqorn Eats, Glenelg

The rainbow trend is here to stay and the team at KiA are totally here for it! Sparked by a love of all things sweet and following the success of their first store on Grenfell Street in the CBD, owners Nick and Nakita had no choice but to open a second venue. Their flair for creating unique, picture-worthy treats meant Uniqorn Eats was an immediate hit for Adelaide families, wowing kids and adults alike. While the city spot has since closed...

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More of The Best of Adelaide for Kids

Camping spots within 2 hours drive from Adelaide

Camping near Adelaide: top spots for a holiday Camping is such a great family experience. You don’t have to be a Leyland Brother loaded up with expensive equipment to do it either. You don’t need a 4WD, you don’t need a lot of money, you don’t need a lot of time you just need to make the decision to do it!Next step is to make sure you’ve got your camping “essentials”. I wrote a post last year about...

Adelaide’s Best Donut

Our team at Kids in Adelaide are passionate about World Donut Day. Nobody hates a donut (especially not kids, or Tim). Possibly the most important food in our South Australian economy, demonstrated regularly when referencing any country town by the quality of the bakery before anything else. Also every bakery lives or dies by its donuts. Case closed. Donuts are King. SO, the first Friday in June is International Donut Day (or doughnut for the...

The Best Things to do with Toddlers in Adelaide

Toddlers are busy, toddlers are fun, when they throw a tantrum you’ll just want to run! Toddlers can be hard work, but can also be SO MUCH fun. Give them the right space and it’s so entertaining (and also very important) to just let them free and watch them learn, experience, climb, run, fall, work out and try again. Finding that safe space can be tricky though and a fully fenced playground, shallow spot for a splash on a hot day, a cafe with a...

Adelaide’s Best Milkshakes & Crazy Shakes

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard……..ok, no it doesn’t, but some of these beauties might! The Kids in Adelaide team are partial to a milkshake and we have dropped a list of our favourite Adelaide (and beyond) rich, frothy, cold, flavoured dairy milk delights. From the humble traditional milkshake at Cheffy Chelbys in the south, to the best of the Barossa. We found thickshake heaven in the south and fancy schmanc-ey milkshakes in the...

Where to Go-Kart in Adelaide: Best Tracks for Kids & Families

Looking for the best go-karting spots in Adelaide for kids and families? Whether your little speedsters are first-time drivers or experienced racers, Adelaide has some fantastic go-kart tracks to suit all ages and skill levels. From indoor electric karts to outdoor high-speed circuits, we’ve rounded up the top places for a thrilling day out. Read on to find the best family-friendly go-karting experiences in Adelaide! P1 Entertainment, Hindmarsh...

The Best Free Things to Do in Adelaide with Kids

Looking for fun, affordable ways to keep the kids entertained? You’re in the right place! Adelaide is packed with free things to do with kids—from nature-packed adventures and epic playgrounds to cultural spots and seaside strolls. Whether you’re a local family or visiting on a budget, these ideas will help you discover the best free kid-friendly activities in Adelaide that won’t cost a cent but will make memories worth a fortune....

Adelaide’s Best Cookies and Biscuits

This one is for the cookie and biscuit lovers! Brace your taste buds for a rollercoaster of flavour because the Kids in Adelaide team have done the hard yards just in time for World Cookie Day, December 4th, thanks for asking, to uncover Adelaide’s best sugar wizards. You know, the ones turning dough into pure magic. We have been on a mission to prove that Adelaide isn’t just famous for its festivals, hills and wine; we’ve got...

Best Fish & Chips in Adelaide

FISH AND CHIPS. Who doesn’t love it? Whether it’s fish & chips at the beach on a hot night, something to warm you up in winter or a lazy school holiday dinner, you really can’t go past a great local fish & chip shop. Battered, crumbed or grilled, we are pretty spoilt for quality options in South Australia and there’s just something about unwrapping the paper to reveal a delicious piece of fresh fish, being gently...

Best Waterfalls To Visit With Kids

Sure, TLC said “Don’t go chasin’ waterfalls”… but we doubt they ever saw any of the waterfalls we have here in Adelaide – some only a short drive from the city and a bunch that are perfect for visiting with kids. If you are looking for a free family outing in Winter or Spring, why not take a drive and go exploring our beautiful waterfalls? Kids are mad for them (there is something a bit magical about them!),...

Best Sushi in Adelaide (for kids)

Welcome to the ultimate sushi adventure in Adelaide, where even the pickiest little eaters will become sushi enthusiasts! Either that or they will continue to ask for sushi with no seaweed like my kids. Rice, my kids say they eat sushi but basically they just eat rice. However at Kids in Adelaide, we’ve embarked on a mission to uncover the city’s best sushi spots that cater specifically to kids (and their discerning taste buds). Prepare for a...

Kids in Adelaide is a fun and easy way to find all the information on things to do with kids in Adelaide. We do the hard work for you, finding all the best playgrounds, cafes, events and activities for families young and old and keep you informed of any new or exciting things to do! Our mission is to be the online resource for all Adelaide parents and carers, bringing you a wealth of valuable, up-to-date information. As parents, and soon to be parents, of kids in Adelaide ourselves, we strive to bring the best information on what to do and where to go in Adelaide. We know the small, secret and new places that our great city houses and want to share them with you and we want to link you with all the best places, businesses, events and products available here in South Australia. We are all about supporting local businesses and families and we love our community.