Fab family fun

The school holidays may be over and lunchbox Mama back on duty but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Adelaide continues to be jam packed with wonderful activities, events and adventures to keep your free time fun filled right through to the next school holidays!! Here are some of Mama’s favourites.

1. The MIX 102.3 Giant Wheel -Moseley Square, Glenelg. Now until 8 May, 10am-9:30pm daily. Family of four $40.

MIX 102.3 & Lumo Energy are bringing the fun back with the return of the Giant wheel! Take a ride 35 metres in the air and enjoy the most incredible 360 degree views of Glenelg beach and beyond! This is definitely one of the best family experiences you can get this summer, so grab your tickets now!

2. Bonython Park/Tulya Wardli - Port Road, Adelaide.

Climb, swing and spin your way through the playspace here and watch as your children’s imaginations fire on all cylinders. Watch their delight as they investigate the water play options here (don’t forget to pack a change of clothes!). Kids on two wheels, especially those just getting started, might like to head to the SAPOL Learn-to-Ride School (if it’s not being used for formal lessons) to practice their cycling skills.

3. The Beachouse, Glenelg

Keep that Summer vibe alive with a trip to The Beach House! Jam packed with world class attractions, The Beachouse is the perfect destination for a fun-filled day out and guess what, there’s no entry fee, just top up your ‘funcard’ and off you go! You’ll find everything from games and rides to waterslides and a carousel, plus, you can even book your kids’ birthday party here! Everything under one roof! What could be better than that?

4. Children’s Story Book Trail at Carrick Hill. Free.

This beautiful walk was designed to enable children to explore the natural world, via a short walk through Carrick Hill’s parkland that uses classic children’s tales to encourage the imagination. Little ones will love this beautiful walk (with a few stops for climbing and exploring) combined with tales including Charlotte’s Web, Wind in the Willows and The Lion the witch and the wardrobe.

5. Adelaide Festival - 4th - 20th March. Skywhale 5 March King William Street. FREE.

The Adelaide festival returns this year, with plenty for the whole family. If you missed the ‘Skywhale’ when it was flying over Canberra this is your chance to get up close and personal as Patricia Piccinini’s monumental ‘balloon’ is coming to South Australia with a new companion, Skywhalepapa (Mama couldn’t be more excited!) Bring your picnic crew and spend a while marvelling at this colossal couple.

6. PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!” Presented by Paramount+. Adelaide Entertainment Centre. 30 April-1 May. Tickets from $29.

It’s time to get your tickets before they sell out!! In PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Presented by Paramount+, Mayor Goodway is getting everything ship-shape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap’n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure. No job is too big, no pirate pup is too small!

Yes, it’s back and Mama cannot wait! WOMADelaide is extremely family friendly and as always, there’s an entire area dedicated to little humans! A world of fun awaits in the KidZone with daily activities programmed specially for kids. Immersive activities, science discoveries, story telling, dress-ups, face painting and much more. KidZone is much more than just a place to keep the kids happy. Celebrating its 30th year, WOMADelaide is a destination where thousands of grown-ups began their WOMAD love affair and a place where a new generation of lifelong WOmemories begin.

8. Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours - Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Eco Kayak Tour. From $72.

If you’re an adventure loving kind of family, you’ve got to join this incredible guided tour through some of South Australia’s most beautiful waters! It’s not every day you get the opportunity to paddle your way through a 10,000 year old mangrove forest amidst hundreds of migrating and native dolphin species with your own personal guide. Paddle gently through the waters and get up close and personal with the local dolphins.This will be a family adventure none of you will forget! No experience necessary!

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9. Adventure Rooms - 51-53 Rundle Mall. Ages 5+ must be accompanied by an adult.

Think you’re the brains in your family? Reckon you could escape even the toughest escape room? Well now’s your chance. Your team will be locked in a room with hidden and mysterious objects. With only these objects as clues, you have 9. 60 minutes to escape. In Adventure Rooms you’ve all gotta think outside the square. Sounds fun right?