On Tuesday 25 April 2023 communities all over Adelaide will remember and honour the brave soldiers who fought (and still fight to this day) for our country.
The RSL South Australia Dawn Services, ANZAC march & Cross of Sacrifice services will be happening. Keep an eye on the RSLSA page for more info as it becomes available. Make 2023 the year we get to take our kids to a Dawn Service and further teach them the importance of this day.
A particular favourite for the Kids in Adelaide team is the ANZAC Day service at the Light Horse Memorial in the CBD East parklands. Starting at a family friendly time of 8am, easy nearby parking, a short and sharp service, and with a team of horses on site (that the kids can feed/pat after the service!) this one can’t be beaten – more details on this service here
If you are stuck in isolation or can’t get to a Dawn Service, you are encouraged to stand at the end of your driveway (or on a balcony on in the living room) at 6am with a candle to honour all who have served us. Click here for all the information on how to participate in Light Up the Dawn.
Adelaide commemorative activities will be broadcast on radio and television by the ABC from 5:55am. Live stream the service on radio or television.
There are some great family friendly ANZAC Day events across Adelaide that you can take the kids to, such as the ANZAC Day Overnight Vigil Opening Ceremony. Have a look below for some great event ideas to head along to, or other ways to commemorate ANZAC Day such as craft ideas or baking ANZAC biscuits.
ANZAC Day Events in Adelaide
ANZAC Day Your Way
ANZAC Day for Adelaide families at the Light Horse Memorial
One of our favourite options on ANZAC day for Adelaide families is the service at the Light Horse Memorial in the east parklands. This one is particularly great for families with young kids, those who just cannot make the 6am dawn service time or anyone else keen to…
Anzac Biscuit Recipe
ANZAC BISCUIT RECIPE – MAKES ABOUT 35 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 (three-quarters) cup coconut 125g (4 oz) butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup ½ (half) teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon boiling water Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and…
ANZAC Day Craft Ideas
ANZAC Day celebrations can hopefully return a little more like normal here in SA in 2021. Regardless of if you chose to attend a service with he kids on not we can still remember our heroes by teaching our children about the significance of the day and why it’s one of…
War Memorial Virtual Tours for ANZAC Day
Take a Virtual Visit of the Australian War Memorial click here to visit Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli click here to take a tour Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France click here to take a look V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromells…
Lest We Forget – Kerry Brown
I picked up this really sweet book called “Lest We Forget” by Kerry Brown. It’s about a little boy talking to his Grandpa about important days in his life, playing soccer with his team, new uniform on the first day at school…… and through the beautiful…
What Does ANZAC Day Mean to ME
I’ve only been to a handful of ANZAC Day services. We usually go to the service at Brighton, but have also been to one at Victor Harbor. Both were especially moving, in part because of the sound of the waves breaking, reminding the crowd gathered of what memories the…