[ May 25, 2025; ]
RailFest 2025 – Mount Barker Railway Heritage Festival
A family-friendly open day at Mount Barker Railway Station, featuring steam locomotive-hauled shuttle train services* between Mount Barker and Bugle Ranges.
For one day, the Mt Barker Rail Festival will be hosted by SteamRanger at the Mt Barker railway station. The festival gives visitors the opportunity to ride on […]
[ May 10, 2025; September 6, 2025; ]
The special SteamRanger experience for young families is back in May and September with the ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ train.
The Teddy Bears Picnic train operates between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn, departing Mount Barker at 10am in the morning and returning in the afternoon around 4.30pm. Pack your own picnic to enjoy at the Strathalbyn Station park […]
[ April 27, 2025; ]
Celebrate Bub’s birthday, the National Railway Museum’s little blue steam engine, during the April school holidays.
This community-focused and family-friendly day celebrates the birthday of Bub with lots of entertainment and a free Bub Birthday Gift for all children between 3 and 8 years of age. Highlights include entertainment, interactive activities including the CFS display and […]
Ride the Semaphore Steam Train during the April school holidays.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is a wonderful 30 minute, four kilometre return train journey. It travels along the coastline and features open carriages pulled along behind a steam engine, offering great views of the foreshore.
April School Holiday Operating Times:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and […]
[ August 2, 2025 to August 3, 2025. ]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ returns to Adelaide with an all-new show – Glow-N-Fire presented by BIG W.
This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Watch your favourite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks – Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW […]
[ April 6, 2025; ]
The Barossa Airshow is a fun filled family day of non-stop action in the air, and on the ground, set in the beautiful Barossa Valley.
The Barossa Airshow is back in 2025 with a day packed with aerial action, entertainment and family fun. It first took to the skies in 1998 and has a well earned reputation […]
[ March 23, 2025; ]
The FARM Centre are bringing back their popular Touch A Truck day.
The FARM Centre in Freeling will turn into a funhouse of machinery where kids can get up close and personal with their favourite trucks to see how they work.
Kids will have access to jump into a truck, tractor or emergency services vehicle throughout the […]
[ February 15, 2025; ]
A small community club, Noarlunga Model Railroaders Inc. is hosting an open day for all ages.
Go along to the Noarlunga Model Railroaders Inc Open Day and see the members running model trains from around the world on four different layouts. Event-goers can ask questions about the hobby, look at model trains for sale and get […]
[ March 7, 2025 to March 9, 2025. ]
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a two-day festival of all things motorsport returning to Victoria Park in March 2025.
Held the week prior to the Australian Grand Prix, the Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a museum in motion, displaying historic, rare and significant racing vehicles in the heart of Adelaide. The circuit is comprised of the […]
[ February 23, 2025; ]
The official opening of the 700m Milang train track loop at The Port Milang Historic Railway Museum.
The last portion of the Milang train track loop track has been laid by volunteers and after six weeks of maintenance the official opening will welcome the public to visit. After the opening, the completed loop will be a […]
[ February 8, 2025; ]
Monster Trucks return to the Adelaide Showground this February.
Hold on to your seats Adelaide as the larger-than-life Monster Trucks bounce back into Adelaide Showground for one huge night only.
Get there early and meet the drivers and their mechanical partners in the Free Pit Party and grab a photo and a signature before they show you […]
[ December 8, 2024; ]
The MRASA Toy Run occurs annually on the second Sunday in December. The MRASA organises and funds this event with incredible support from volunteers, sponsors and organisations who are proud and willing to be involved.
The MRASA Toy Run is considered the biggest in Australia, with thousands of motorcyclists on bikes decorated with tinsel and toys. […]
Karting at The Bend has become even more exciting and family-friendly with the introduction of Family (Tandem) Karts and Junior Karts.
Enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting on the exhilarating outdoor track at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park (The Bend) these school holidays!
Family (tandem) karts are driven by an adult with a passenger aged 8 […]
[ November 12, 2024 to November 14, 2024. ]
Get along to the VAILO Adelaide 500 FREE Event Week Activities.
Fans will be given up close and personal experiences when Supercars teams and drivers descend on Adelaide’s city streets ahead of the Supercars Championship decider at the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500.
Fans can line the streets as the Supercars Teams Transporters roll into Adelaide for the Transporter […]
Summer Train Rides aboard the Cockle Train via Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor.
The Summer Cockle Train season will start from 27 December 2024 with 6 trains running daily until 3 January 2025, plus 26 January, when they will then continue to operate their usual 3 train schedule for the remainder of the holidays.
The Cockle […]
[ November 8, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
The ASBK Australian Superbike Championship is the ultimate weekend for motorbike enthusiasts and eventgoers with adventure rides, track cruises, kids amusement rides, live music and more!
The Australian Superbike Grand Finale has gone to the next level with the event to feature Australia’s biggest all-bike Drag Racing event – The Drag Bike Nationals presented by Harley […]
[ November 2, 2024; ]
The SASMEE Halloween Run is a spooktacular day of fun with two train ride sessions to choose from.
Go along dressed in your best Halloween costumes and enjoy a frightfully good time on the SASMEE Park spooky miniature trains.
SASMEE Park Miniature Train Rides at Millswood will hold a special spooky run for Halloween with two sessions […]
[ October 25, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
It’s cars, it’s country, it’s camping – Introducing the 2024 Bend Classic!
Get ready to be transported back in time at the all-new Bend Classic – a thrilling 3-day event that will ignite your senses. Witness the iconic roar of classic cars as they take to the circuit, explore captivating car displays, and test your skills […]
[ October 12, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Visit the National Railway Museum on the last weekend of the October school holidays for the annual Heritage Transport Expo.
This two day event will be held on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024. All train (steam train BUB and diesel Redhen railcars) and Port bus trip rides are included with your admission ticket. There will […]
[ October 11, 2024; ]
Trucks on Tour FREE school holiday event at Wilfred Taylor Reserve.
Get up close with your favourite council and emergency services vehicles during the October school holidays.
Trucks on Tour is a free community event hosted by the City of Onkaparinga. Designed to immerse children and their families in the workings of council’s trucks and vehicles whilst […]
[ October 20, 2024; ]
In 2024, more than 1500 historic vehicles will make the journey from Barratt Reserve in West Beach to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills.
The iconic Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.
Held […]
[ October 3, 2024; ]
Touch a Truck is a FREE school holiday adventure that will be truckloads of fun!
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a digger? Or maybe you’re curious about the secrets hidden inside a police car? The answers are just a touch away!
Get behind the wheel, touch the controls, and meet the staff from organisations that […]
[ September 14, 2024 to September 15, 2024. ]
Mount Barker to Strathalbyn Railway Line 140th Celebration.
Strathalbyn Transport Festival will celebrate 140 years of railway history with train rides, heritage displays and market stalls.
SteamRanger Heritage Railway will be celebrating 140 years of railways between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn in September. There will be plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family with train […]
[ August 25, 2024; September 22, 2024; October 20, 2024; November 24, 2024; ]
Enjoy a round trip by train from Mount Barker to Bugle Ranges.
Departing on the 4th Sunday of the month between June and November, The Bugle Ranger train journey is a fun adventure for the whole family.
Departing twice on the day at 1pm and 2.15pm, the return trip only takes 45 minutes and is great value […]
[ October 18, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Spring Nationals 2024 at The Bend will see the biggest lineup of Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Drag Racing Cars in 25 years.
The Australian Top Fuel Championship is returning to headline the 2024 Spring Nationals alongside a bumper field of National Drag Racing Championship Group 1 & Sportsman racers at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park’s […]
[ August 10, 2024 to August 17, 2024. ]
The 2024 SA Variety Bash “Go for Gold” will take entrants across the country in a colourful convoy from Renmark, South Australia to the Gold Coast, Queensland.
On 10 August 2024 the event will cross the start line in Renmark and over 8 days will travel 3210km to the Gold Coast.
The Variety Bash is not a race […]
You don’t need a licence to enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting at Tailem Bend’s Motorsport Park. Kids from age eight can experience the thrill, thanks to their new family, tandem karts.
Review by Carla Caruso
If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a race car driver, then The Bend Kartdrome […]
[ November 8, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
The Shannons Adelaide Rally brings the community together for fun, free community events in the CBD, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Plus there are dedicated spectator zones across Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills.
The Gouger Street Party brings the party to the CBD, with the Bridgewater and Strathalbyn lunch stops on the Saturday and Sunday. The […]
[ July 28, 2024; ]
Adelaide Airport and Virgin Australia are excited to bring a trial day specially designed to assist individuals with disabilities and conditions that impact travel to become familiar with the airport environment and processes.
This trial day aims to ensure a more comfortable and confident travel experience for everybody. The event is perfect for individuals with […]
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills and Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Train rides are a fabulous family friendly activity for all ages. See some of South Australia’s most picturesque countryside from the comfort of your carriage and enjoy […]
