Find it at: Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah Balhannah Playground is located on Onkaparinga Valley Road, just outside of the main town. Look left as you go past the shops and you can’t miss it. Situated perfectly between the Balhannah Oval, Tennis Courts and BMX track, it’s the kind of spot you can bring the whole family to no matter what the ages. If you’re after a birthday party location a bit different to the standard...
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Find it at: Fife Street, Nuriootpa Tolley Reserve, or Nuriootpa Train Playground is a large open space for kids of all ages and abilities. It makes the perfect stop on a day out at the Barossa Valley so that the kids can play and run off some energy! Play equipment is inclusive, accessible and great for all kids and includes a set of swings, a Liberty Swing, small flying fox, bouncing horse sea saw and of course the train that you can climb up...
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Looking for fun and easy sensory play ideas to keep your little ones engaged at home? Sensory play is not only exciting and fun for kids but also helps with brain development, fine motor skills, and creativity. Whether you’re using household items, simple DIY setups, or store-bought sensory toys, these activities will keep your child entertained while stimulating their senses. From mess-free options to hands-on fun, here are our favourite...
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“Markets at the Mill” is a monthly community market held at Harts Mill in Port 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, South Australia. The market features over 70 stalls, food trucks, live music, mini golf, and various family-friendly activities. ​ Why It’s Great for Families and Kids: Diverse Stalls and Food Trucks: Families can explore a wide variety of stalls offering local products and enjoy diverse food options from numerous food trucks. Live...
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Junior Tradies is a Construction-Themed Birthday Party, for Kids who like to build! Watch the kid’s excited faces as they get ready to start building on their own worksite. It’s an amazing and unique experience full of interactive play. Wearing Hi-Vis Vests & Hard Hats, the site comes alive with Diggers, Excavators, Dump Trucks, Tractors, Trailers & Forklifts. With both a remote control (parent-driven) vehicle, or a...
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With customisable party packages to suit kids and teens, and options tailored to every gaming and bowling enthusiast, Timezone and Zone Bowling are your go-to venues for hassle-free kids birthday celebrations. Enjoy a dedicated party host, food, drinks and activities—all without the stress of setup or clean up. Whether you’re striking out on the lanes, winning big on the claw machines, chasing high scores on the arcade games, or going head to...
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Discover STEM like you’ve never seen it before! Inventor Kids run interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes for kids. Your child’s lifelong love of STEM starts at Inventor Kids and you can be confident that they will discover and grow their passion for STEM during these classes. Inventor Kids has a wide range of classes designed for preschool and primary school-aged children (3 – 11 year olds) that are...
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When are the July School Holidays in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ for 2026? Saturday, July 4 2026 to Sunday, July 19 2026 Looking for things to do during the 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ July school holidays? Don’t let the cold and wet weather stop the fun! There are heaps of kid-friendly activities, events, and attractions happening in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ these July school holidays. From indoor adventures to outdoor winter fun, you’ll find something for every interest and every budget, many of...
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91¹û¶³´«Ã½ kids will head back to school for the 2026 year on Tuesday January 27, marking the end of the summer break and the exciting start of a new chapter. Whether they’re seasoned veterans or wide-eyed newbies, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s schools are preparing to welcome a fresh wave of energy and enthusiasm, ready to tackle new challenges and make lifelong memories. So, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ parents, dust off the lunchboxes, sharpen those pencils, and embrace...
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It’s always hard to come up with nutritious lunchbox ideas that your kids will actually eat, isn’t it? With the amount of kids we have between us here at Kids in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, and the number of lunchboxes we put together any given week we’ve asked around the team and put together some great (and simple!) lunchbox recipes and tips that are guaranteed to be a winner with even the fussiest of kids. The key to packing lunchboxes for...
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Find it at: Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children’s farmyard and wildlife park. You can hold, touch and feed most of the animals in complete safety and at your own comfort level. Find out how animals are born, grow and live on a farm. A visit to 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s Hahndorf Farm Barn is not just about family fun activities or keeping the kids entertained –...
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South Australia is blessed with stunning family friendly beaches, and scattered around the metro and regional areas of 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ are beaches you can drive on! An iconic South Australian family day out, taking the car onto the beach for a day (and filling the car with sandy feet on the way out) is one of our favourite things to do on a hot 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ day. We are blessed as one of only two states where beach driving is unregulated, so respecting the...
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TreeClimb Salisbury is set to open to the public at the start of 2025! Northern residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy the high ropes challenges, ziplines and adventure courses in Harry Bowey Reserve, Salisbury Park. This new TreeClimb location will be a fantastic addition to the TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest and TreeClimb 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ City courses and we’re calling it the most family-friendly venue, featuring a dedicated course that...
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Birthday parties have never been easier with Little Rockets Munno Para or Barossa indoor play cafes.. Whichever venue you choose, they have fantastic party packages to suit all budgets. Little Rockets parties run for 1.5 hours and they have the following times to choose from: 9am-10:30am, 11am-12:30pm, 1pm-2:30pm, and 3pm-4:30pm. They are suitable for ages 0-12 and with their giant indoor playgrounds comprising of multi level areas to climb,...
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Who ever said boomers aren’t good with technology?! Santa has caught up to the technology trends of 2024 and now your child can write their own letter to Santa AND get a reply with the Dear Santa app. Make some simple Christmas magic for your kids this year and download Dear Santa in time for the holidays! Perfect for children of all ages, Dear Santa helps create lasting holiday memories while keeping the magic of Christmas alive. Whether...
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If there has ever been a product review I’ve desperately wanted to have a 5 star review for…..it’s this one. My daughter has terrible eczema and has finally been approved to start Dupilumab…. Hooray!…….until she found out that this involves a course of injections over the next 12 months…..not so much hooray. She’s really not keen for needles, which might be the case for a lot of kids these days....
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Looking for the best family board games? Family game nights are a fantastic way to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories. With so many board games available, it can be tough to choose the right ones. We’ve rounded up our favourite games for kids and adults alike, including classic board games, card games, electronic games and more. Hues and Cues 3-10 Players We recommend for: ages 8+ Time commitment: 30 mins + What hue do you think of...
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Find it at: Oval Terrace, Plympton This is another great example of mixing nature based play elements (water play, rocks and balancing logs) with playground favourites (slides, swings, flying fox) There’s wooden structures to climb, ropes to balance on, water to splash in, sand to build in. The natural elements are really inviting and the kids were having a ball. There’s a good mix of toddler and older kids equipment with a small...
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Love summer in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½? Or do you spend the summer months wishing for winter to return? Love or loathe the heat, you need to keep the kids entertained right? Especially during those looooong South Australian school holidays! Here are our favourite family friendly things to do with Kids in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ during Summer. As you can imagine there’s lots of ways to cool down and beat the heat but there’s also a few other super fun ways to...
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Ahhh summer in South Australia. The perfect time to pack up the car & head to one of our many beautiful beaches, lakes or springs for a swim. We have dived in (see what I did there?) to find the best spots to cool off. No matter the age or swimming level of your kids there is sure to be somewhere in the list below that is perfect for your family. There are beaches that are perfect for boogie boards, rockpools to discover our marine life,...
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Fruit just tastes better when you’ve picked it yourself, doesn’t it? Thankfully there are heaps of places across 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ where you can take the whole family and pick to your hearts content. Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, citrus, apples, figs, we have found the best spots to trick your kids into a bit of exercise, fresh air and healthy eating all rolled into a fun, family day out! Bear in mind that all of the below picking spots have...
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PYO open 9am-4pm Cafe & Market Hall open 8am-5pm Strawberry season is finally here in South Australia which means it’s time to plan your visit to Harvest the Fleurieu in Mount Compass. If you’ve never visited before, now is the time to make the trip! Their season has just kicked off which means their deliciously sweet strawberries are plentiful and it is the perfect time for picking. Go wild as you fill your punnets to the brim...
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I remember when I was a kid, we would pack up the car and drive into the 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Hills with no destination in mind. Every time we got to an intersection we’d take turns in saying left, right or straight and we’d just see where we’d end up. I remember ending up at Lady Bay once and Strathalbyn another time – it was fun. If destination unknown isn’t your cup of tea, here are a few of our favourite day trips from 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ that will get you home...
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GET THERE EARLY! The pageant starts at 9:30am on Saturday 8th November 2025 and if you want to be Pageant rock stars with front row seats you need to be there by 7am, AT THE LATEST! Actually, when we say 7am, we actually mean 6am. And by 6am, we actually mean 5am. Get Dad, or Grandpa, or Uncle Bob on the job, ask them to go early and throw down a picnic blanket and some chairs so you don’t have to drag the kids there for hours of...
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Find it at: Park Cres, Brighton We do love ourselves a fully fenced playground and this one at Brighton is little, but covered by lots of natural shade and has equipment suited for the under 5s. It’s located in a quiet area and is surrounded by a nice size grass area where you can have more of a run around, kick a ball or have a picnic.
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