Lauren Ferrone

Black Friday can feel like an Olympic sport for parents — crowds, queues, sales signs everywhere, and kids who would much rather be eating snacks than standing in line. But, with a little planning and a few clever tricks, you can survive (and even enjoy!) Black Friday with little ones in tow!

UnitingSA has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal, calling on families and communities across South Australia to help “save Christmas” for vulnerable children and parents doing it tough.

Families visiting Adelaide Zoo this month have a chance to step into a real-life rescue story — and even help name a very special tortoise. Once a victim of the illegal wildlife trade, a rescued African Spurred Tortoise is now the star of Wildlife Crime in Our Backyard, Australia’s first public exhibition dedicated to wildlife and environmental crime.

Moonlight Cinema is celebrating its 30th birthday, and the summer fun is bigger than ever! Starting 27 November 2025, families across Australia can enjoy brand-new movies, Christmas favourites, and classic hits under the stars.

The Marion Hotel is once again turning holiday dreams into reality by bringing back its sell-out Christmas-themed accommodation rooms—and this year, they’re available for even longer.

The annual KickStart for Kids ‘No Breakfast, Breakfast’ is returning on Friday 28 November 2025 —and it’s one of the charity’s biggest events of the year. This special fundraiser helps shine a light on a serious issue affecting many children in South Australia: starting the school day without breakfast.