At the top of the Yorke Peninsula, on Coastal Way, 15 mins after Port Wakefield you’ll find the Port Clinton Fairy Houses.There are over 30 little fairy houses in this tiny seaside town. Makes a good toilet stop to/from Yorke Peninsula, especially with a dog as it’s less busy than Pt Wakefield. Find it at 24-36 Duryea street , Port Clinton
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Ah yes, it’s that time of year again.. school finishing up.. holidays nearing.. the mad Christmas rush at the shops has begun. No, it’s not long ’till Christmas and you almost can’t drive anywhere in the neighbourhood at night without the little ones excitedly pointing out some Christmas lights.
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Check out the Kids in Adelaide Christmas Carols List for 2022. If we’ve missed any please let us know ho ho!
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and what better way to celebrate the lead up to the most wonderful time of the year than right here in the City of Adelaide. Explore The Santa Course In an all-new festive installation, 10 enormous Santas – some as tall as 9 metres – have popped up across Rundle Mall, the CBD and North Adelaide. Together, they form part of an interactive ‘Santa Course’ which kids, and those who are kids at heart, can...
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Did someone say market?… Did someone say Christmas market?
This year our Elves have been super busy finding all the BEST, must-visit Christmas markets in Adelaide for 2021 and popping them on the nice list. From locally crafted gifts to a wonderful array of delicious Christmas offerings, visiting one of these Christmas markets is sure to get you in the festive spirit (and cross some of those items of your list).
Need a bit of help Christmas shopping for your kids in Adelaide? Here’s a few of our favourite local businesses, brands and products we’ve tried out this year. Lots of toys for indoor and outdoor play, useful gifts for teens and tweens and even something for us mums and dads! Adding just ONE thing from this list will put some extra $$ into the pocket of an S.A owned small business for Christmas and that’s a win/win for...
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Avoid the last-minute rush by pre-booking your Santa photos early this year – if you can. Bookings will be essential at most of the popular venues and we’d hate for you to miss out! Here’s a list below of where you can take the kids for their Santa photos in Adelaide this year.
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We don’t ever take for granted how lucky we are to be able to try out some of the newest and best kids toys, gadgets and devices on offer. We’ve taken our favourites from 2023 and added them below as a quick guide to what will be on your kids Christmas wish lists this year. We’ve tried to include a wide range of products suitable for all sorts of kids interests and budgets. We’ve also included links for where to buy...
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A total lunar eclipse – also known as a blood moon – will be visible in the skies over most of Australia on Tuesday November 8 2023, the last one until 2025. A blood moon occurs when the sun, earth and the moon align in such a way the moon passes into earth’s shadow. For the best view, Adelaide stargazers should head outside just before 8pm and look low to the northeast at around 17.3 degrees above the horizon and the bonus is it...
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Bop till you Drop provide stress-free party entertainment for your child’s birthday. You will actually get to relax, take photos and socialise with your guests, as Bop till you Drop have a team of highly professional entertainers who know exactly how to keep children focused, engaged and most importantly, having fun. Did you know Bop till you Drop has been operating since 2003 and have run over 30,000 birthday parties and won numerous...
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The perfect birthday party for Arty kids in Adelaide. Suitable for children aged 6-14 and includes all art materials and aprons for up to 10 children. Guidance by a professional artist for two hours of painting fun and everyone gets to take home their very own 40 x 50cm canvas! Bespoke designs based on your child’s interests (within reason, given time constraint and beginner status of participants) All we need is a table large enough for...
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The coolest place in town! With not just 1 but 3 ice rinks, The Ice ArenA is Adelaide’s premier ice-skating and ice sports facility. Open all year round, get out of the rain and experience a magical winter or escape the summer heat, go use their aircon. Best of all, ice skating can be enjoyed at any age, and is a sport for a lifetime. Operating for over 40 years, they’ve been a part of generations of families making countless...
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For families, the search for the right early learning centre can be overwhelming. Common factors being considered include location, general health and safety, and quality of care. Yet, there are other factors such as curriculum and learning programs that play an important part in providing a platform for your child to thrive. Families at Green Leaves Early Learning enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of all-inclusive fees. This means...
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The countdown to the big day is on and there’s no better time to shop advent calendars than right now! After all, it’s almost November and chances are, all the best ones will be sell out within a few weeks. While we never turn down the joy of a chocolate-filled option, things have come a long way since the German Lutherans invented the concept in the late 19th Century. With options ranging from toys to candles and everything in...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. It’s CHRISTMAS IN ADELAIDE!
Here at Kids In Adelaide, Christmas isn’t just about presents, decorating Christmas trees & eating too much (though we love those things too!). We think it’s about getting out & about in Adelaide, getting involved in all of Adelaide’s best Christmas festivities and starting some family traditions. We have rounded up the best Christmas events across Adelaide & we ho-ho-hope you are on the good list so you can make the most of the festive season with your kids. From free Christmas events, Pageants, full days out, Carols, Christmas Lights around Adelaide & evening markets, we have all of the best events that will have you jingling all the way across Adelaide and the whole of South Australia
A South Australian icon for more than 55 years, the Pancake Kitchen always makes me nostalgic for my childhood. It was so exciting to head to that nook of Gilbert St & be allowed to eat pancakes for dinner! I can still smell the maple syrup & remember looking at the menu wondering who on earth would eat bacon on pancakes (adult me, that’s who). Does anyone else remember the jukebox out in the back room? The original Spotify! It...
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There is every chance if you have had a kid, been the cool uncle or aunty, or even accidentally stumbled into the kids section of any store, you will have come across some Little Tikes toys. They are synonymous with being a kid in Australia, whether it be cruising around in one of the fleet of cozy coupe or 4-in-1 trikes, or getting amongst it with a sand and water play table, these toys are insanely popular for one very good reason. They are...
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Thinking of a playground party, but can’t really be bothered carting ALL of the food and drink and decorations? What about shelter? This is where you do it! Let’s call it a party at our place! If your kids love to decorate and get creative with hands on activities, check out these super cute Cupcake Decorating Birthday Parties at Cafe Bonython! Located right smack bang in Bonython Park Playground. Kids will have loads of fun while...
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Want to know where the best Babysitters in Adelaide can be found? Whether you need an hour or two, a whole day, or even afterschool care, Kiddo has got you covered. Kiddo takes the hard work out of finding the perfect carer for your kids, connecting parents with local, verified, and experienced babysitters. Download the free Kiddo App now to get started to find the very best Babysitters, Nannies and NDIS Support workers in Adelaide. How can...
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I have to admit…when I found out they were building an airport hotel in Adelaide I was a bit skeptical whether we really needed one? Being so close to the city, did people really need to stay AT the airport? Add 2 kids and an early flight departure time……..I’ve changed my mind! My 2 daughters and I recently spent the night at Atura before an early morning flight interstate and the minute we walked through the door I knew...
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