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Moonlight Cinema – Botanic Park
Pack the picnic rug, load up on snacks and settle in under the stars, Moonlight Cinema is back! A summer night spent watching a movie on the grass feels like a rite of passage, and there’s something for everyone on the program. Hot tip: arrive early to snag prime lawn real estate and let the kids run wild before showtime.
The Big Wedgie – West Beach Parks
Australia’s tallest and steepest inflatable waterslide returns for another season of squeals, splashdowns and “are we actually doing this?” moments. Gentler slides are available for the less daredevil-inclined, so no one misses out. BYO bravery (and maybe a towel or three).
Christmas Lights Trail – Various Adelaide suburbs
If there’s ever a season to embrace main-character energy in your own car, it’s the annual Christmas lights tour. From Lobethal to local suburban gems, make a night of it with icy poles for the kids and a festive playlist. Bonus points if you spot the house that’s just a little too committed (you know the one).
HEAR
The Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift
If you haven’t been listening to Taylor’s new album, I’ll assume you’ve been living on Mars, deep in a Wi-Fi-free bunker, or stuck under a very heavy piece of furniture. It’s glittering, theatrical, big-summer-energy, and yes, your kids will know every lyric before Christmas lunch… (perhaps just make sure they’re listening to the clean versions!)
Busy Bodies – Kinderling Kids
For little wrigglers who need to shake, shimmy and learn on the go, the podcast ‘Busy Bodies with Mr Snot Bottom’ is a hilarious dive into the human body, think gross jokes plus real science. Your kids will love it; you’ll probably learn something too.
SHOP
Stella McCartney Kids Star Fringe Swimsuit
Luxe meets playful. Premium brand, premium feel, and a swim-suit that can do double duty poolside and dress-up.
Sunnylife Pool Floats & Beach Toys
Bright, bougie and guaranteed to make your backyard feel like a resort, from giant inflatable flamingos to cute kids’ beach toys, Sunnylife is summer packaged with a wink. Warning: may cause neighbours to pop over “just for a dip”.
Beach Cart – Business & Pleasure
If you know, you know: once you’ve beach-carted, you never go back. This little wagon is a sandy-toes lifesaver for transporting towels, snacks, buckets, boards and the essential “just in case” items parents pack even when we swear we won’t.
And that’s a wrap on your summer hit list! May your days be sunny, your beach bags bottomless, and your seasonal soundtrack very Showgirl-coded.
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