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Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition

Dec 9

31/08/2025 @ 10:00 AM - 01/02/2026 @ 5:00 PM ACST

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition

Free
Mix 102.3 Giant Wheel

Dec 9

24/10/2025 - 10/05/2026

Mix 102.3 Giant Wheel

$ from15
Australian Toys 1880-1965: The Luke Jones Collection

Dec 9

01/11/2025 @ 10:00 AM - 28/02/2026 @ 4:00 PM ACDT

Australian Toys 1880-1965: The Luke Jones Collection

Free
Christmas Decorations in Rundle Mall

Dec 9

November 17, 2025 - December 25, 2025

Christmas Decorations in Rundle Mall

Free
Santa’s Wonderland Adelaide

Dec 9

December 5, 2025 - December 24, 2025

Santa’s Wonderland Adelaide
Glitter Pines Interactive Christmas Experience Adelaide

Dec 9

December 6, 2025 - December 21, 2025

Glitter Pines Interactive Christmas Experience Adelaide
City of PAE Christmas Trail

Dec 9

07/12/2025 - 25/01/2026

City of PAE Christmas Trail

Free
Santa Paws and Claws – Rundle Mall Pet Photos

Dec 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Santa Paws and Claws – Rundle Mall Pet Photos
Lyndoch Street Party

Dec 12

5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Lyndoch Street Party

Free

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Family Friendly Eats in Adelaide

South Australia’s Best Babyccino – 2025

The votes are in and it’s a big congratulations to Grazing in the Valley Woodcroft……………….who had the most votes (by the skin of their teeth) at midnight on Friday 27th July. So, just for a bit of fun, every year here at Kids in Adelaide, we engage the help of our huge local audience to hunt down the best babyccinos in South Australia. We then give you guys the only list you’ll need for the...

Acai Affair

Here’s a fun and guilt free spot to take the family! Acai Affair has just opened its second Adelaide location, on Level 1 at Burnside Village Shopping Centre! We already loved them on King William Road Hyde Park. So what is it? Well it’s premium self serve Acai and Frozen Yoghurt Bar! The kids are going to love creating their own bowl and best of all you can indulge completely guilt free here! Ok, so maybe some of the toppings are a...

Nest Kiosk, Kingston Park

This brand new Adelaide café, situated smack bang on the beachfront where Kingston Park meets Seacliff Beach, is going to be the most unreal place to hang out with family and friends this spring and summer. Nest Kiosk is the perfect spot for a bite to eat with kids or for that long overdue coffee, sweet treat, breakfast or lunch catch up – with a million dollar view. Meet you for a beach walk or swim? The outlook at Nest Kiosk is stunning...

Family Friendly Dining at Mandarin Duck Tea Tree Plaza

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious family dining experience in Adelaide, Mandarin Duck at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza needs to be on your radar. Conveniently located in the central dining hub (right near Hoyts), this fresh and modern Chinese restaurant has quickly become a go-to for families who love great food, comfy seating, and a stress-free meal out with the kids. Why We Love It for Families The location alone is a win, whether you’re...

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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.