Fringe Fridays – Fringe @ Playford 2025 The Fringe is returning to the heart of Elizabeth for a month of food, shows, and entertainment. There’s something for all ages, including affordable shows and free entertainment throughout February and March. The Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth has a star-studded lineup for the 2025 Adelaide Fringe. New in 2025, Fringe Fridays, are a weekly series of fun, free, family-friendly events. These sessions are designed to bring the excitement of Adelaide Fringe to the heart of the northern suburbs every Friday evening during the Fringe season. They will feature a dynamic mix of music, live…
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Celeste Barber, Rhys Darby, Thomas Weatherall, Nakkiah Lui and Jimi Bani take on a cast of iconic Aussie animals in new homegrown family film, The Lost Tiger. Teo is a plucky young tiger and one of the last of his kind. Found abandoned and wearing a mysterious crystal necklace, he is adopted into a big, boisterous kangaroo family of travelling wrestlers. After receiving visions from an unfamiliar land, Teo must suddenly embark on an epic quest to reconnect with his heritage and save his homeland from the clutches of destruction. Watch the trailer: See it in cinemas nationwide from 27…
Japan is an increasingly popular destination for family travel from Australia. It’s safe, easy to get around, and full of culture and sights that kids will love. Flights and Customs There’s several options available from Adelaide to Japan, but you’ll almost certainly have a stopover somewhere. Don’t discount flying in to somewhere other than Tokyo – our last trip, it was cheaper to fly into Osaka and out of Tokyo, so check all options. Note that there are two main airports in Tokyo, Narita and Haneda. Of the two, Haneda is much closer to central Tokyo. If you can get…
No Spanish? No problem. You don’t have to be fluent in Spanish to help your child become bilingual! With some guidance, creativity, and the right resources, you can set your child on the path to fluency. Do you want to hear the best part? You can watch their confidence soar while you pick up a few phrases yourself. Additionally, we welcome you to stick around to the end of this article for a free PDF toolkit to kickstart your child’s Spanish journey! Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish class today.…
A new, family-friendly attraction for Harry Potter fans when visiting Japan – with fun activities, themed food and lots of props and behind the scenes information. Review by Claire Davill If you’re travelling to Japan with kids, there’s plenty of Harry Potter themed experiences on offer. The Warner Bros Studio Tour was opened in 2023 and is a great alternative for families if the expense, crowds and rides at Universal Studios are too much for younger children. Although this is not a theme park with rides, it’s a great outing for even the youngest kids. There’s displays of props and…
Create unforgettable memories while soaking in the stunning views of the Mallee Plains at the brand new Monarto Safari Resort. Featuring 78 hotel guest rooms, a world-class spa, including treatment rooms, thermal plunge pool, ice bath and sauna, conference, function and restaurant spaces, two swimming pools and a luxury camp and lodge, the resort will be managed by Journey Beyond when it officially opens on Wednesday 28 May 2025. Your stay can also include an exclusive Monarto Safari Resort experience, making it a top South Australian destination. Choose from the Dawn Wildlife Safari or a Sunset Wildlife Safari and…
KABOOM! Explosive Science Show with Magnus Danger Magnus! The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, heads back to Adelaide Fringe in 2025 for an epic season of STEM based entertainment; following a SELL OUT 2024 and further complete sell-out seasons of the all ages electromagnetic extravaganza at arts festivals around the country! He’s exploded his way across the country, lighting fires on stage and setting kids’ curiosity ablaze; now he’s built a fascinating new set of gizmos and gadgets guaranteed to electrify! Utilising a fascinating array of scientific gadgets, join this Perth fan-favourite and multi award-winning entertainer for this…
The Greatest Magic Show After a year hiatus, this sell-out sensation is set to return with more whimsical wonders than ever before! Having garnered international acclaim performing at the biggest arts festivals across the globe, stars Sam, Justin and the enchanting Ringmaster are returning to Adelaide with brand-new illusions direct from a Las Vegas stage! Joining them will be the enchanting Ringmaster, who after searching far & wide, has finally found The Greatest Magic Show – and will do everything he can to keep it on track! FREE MAGIC WAND on entry! READ OUR 2022 REVIEW HERE Prize Details Win…
Have a cracker of a day singing and dancing to hits at A Day on the Green – an outdoor event in the Barossa Valley, with your kids in tow (Bunnings hats optional). Review by Carla Caruso A Day on the Green is Australia’s original and premier outdoor winery concert event. And if your kids have never been to a concert before (like my 11-year-old twins hadn’t), it can be a great way to introduce them to live music. Namely because they don’t have to just sit in one seat for hours! They can move around in between sets, dance barefoot in…
Discover all the best Adelaide Fringe Festival FREE Family-Friendly Events & Activities. The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city, stretching out to regional areas of South Australia. We’ve rounded up some of the best FREE things you can see and do at this year’s Fringe. The 2025 Adelaide Fringe runs for from 21 February to 23 March (with a ‘sneak peek’ week from 14-20 February) and there is something for absolutely everyone on offer, from street theatre and circus acts to world class music, cabaret,…