Is it worth driving an hour out of Adelaide for a really cool retro photo of your kids? Erm heck yes if they come out as cool as these ones did! Just past Murray Bridge, about 90kms from the CBD you'll find Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village. Opened to the public back in...
The Brighton Winter Solstice is a winter street party with cosy fire pits, festoon lighting, DJ and blend of local hospitality and retail spilling onto the street to create a laidback atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. What to expect at Brighton Winter Solstice...
Find it at: Cedarwoods development at Glenside. Corner Fullarton/Greenhill Road The fantastic playground built within the Cedar Woods development at Glenside is now open! Built by Space Landscape Construction, this is a fantastic facility for the locals and is well...
Nuggets are life. Fact. It is probably also a fact that a lot of you reading this likely have a child(ren) who are those 'only eat nuggets and chips' type of operators when you take them out for dinner. No judgement, I have 2 of those in my clan so know all the feels...
Find it at: Yanyarrie Avenue, Edwardstown A beautiful brand new playground opened in May 2021, nestled snugly in the backstreets of Edwardstown, you will find City of Marion designed (Talented Jason Avery at work here again) ripping spot to relax and take a moment out...
The Royal Adelaide Show opens its gates again to Adelaide from 31 August - 8 September 2024. To celebrate we've done a quick whip around the KiA team and tried to put together a list of 100 things we love the most about The Show! Are there any hidden secrets you love...
Making and building things with your kids (or lets face is 'for' your kids, because they often bail half way through) is rewarding and fun. We recently found a version of this 'hot wheels' style shelf on Pinterest and thought we would give it a go. Not only was it...
Schnithouse at Hilton is a perfect place to book a family meal, catch up or celebration when you have kids in tow. Open 7 days a week (that can be hard to find....), expect a family restaurant, but also with an authentic beer house feel to it. Talking to owner Frank,...
The South Australian Queen's Birthday June Long Weekend is around the corner (13 June 2022) We love bringing you the best ideas for how to spend that time with the kids and have dropped some ideas here to make it easy for you to find something to do. It's not too late...
FreeFor everyoneForever Wondering what all this parkrun business is about? Quite a few of the KiA families have become avid parkrunners, even Julie who is a self confessed anti-runner! parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time...
It’s no secret that toddlers LOVE toys and it’s very easy to sudden find yourself living in a house with quite literally THOUSANDS of toys that never or rarely get played with. We all talk about fast fashion, but can we take a minute to think about fast toys. The...
Step away from the plastic, the bells, the lights and the whistles and get back to simple, beautifully made and educational toys. Toys that encourage imaginative and creative play are limitless in the opportunities they present for kids to not only play but learn at...
Wooden toys have really made a come back in recent years and when you see the range available from our Adelaide friends at Oskars Wooden Ark it's easy to see why. Plastic definitely doesn't equal fantastic and if you're after some new toys that will not only spark...
Looking for a quiet bike ride or easy little walk with the kids that also offers some adventure? (Think rope tree swings and flowing water - what could possibly go wrong). Last week we threw the bikes on the back of the car after school and set off to Coromandel...
Looking for a meaningful way to engage kids in learning about ANZAC Day? Crafts are a fun and creative way to explore this important day of remembrance. Below are some easy and engaging ANZAC Day craft activities that are perfect for children of all ages. These crafts...
Find it at: Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend Train fans this one is for you! That might even equally apply to the train enthusiast parents as well, because this one is a beauty! A fully fenced, humungous playspace in the heart of Tailem Bend, this one not only caters to...
South Australia’s History Festival is an annual statewide event exploring South Australia’s history. Held throughout May each year, the History Festival explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are. One of South...
What's On in Adelaide Today? If you're looking for a fantastic family friendly event happening in Adelaide TODAY or in the next few days you've come to the right place. We work hard to keep our event calendar updated and full of all the best events happening for kids...
The South Australian Museum is a wonderful place for kids (and adults) of any age to visit. There's so much to explore, learn and discover and the exhibitions are always informative, often interactive and sometimes we feel the need to visit the same exhibition more...
A celebration of innovation, art, light, music and technology 4 - 21 July 2024 Each year throughout July, Illuminate Adelaide celebrates that idea by bringing together the best and boldest in art, music, technology and invention from around Australia and the world,...