Kids' Corner
Every month we look forward to connecting with our market children and their families, by offering a program of activities either free, by donation or at a small charge.
We are excited to offer a program of activities that will be held at the market on Sunday mornings between 10-11am.
The location at the market will vary from time to time, with most being held in the Market Pavilion (Eastern end), unless otherwise stated.
These activities are a great opportunity to create something special together, so we ask that an adult remains with their child for the duration and provides assistance as required.
Decorate A Christmas Ornament (8th Dec) 🎄
🗓️ 8th Dec | ⏰ 10 AM - 11 AM
Bring the kids along to decorate their own Christmas ornament with plenty of sparkle and glitter! Once they’ve finished, they can take it home to hang proudly on your family tree, adding a special memory to cherish for years to come.
Spaces are limited, and adult supervision is required. Donations are welcome to support our Kids Corner program. No booking necessary—just pop by the market pavilion and join the fun!
🎄Decorate a Gingerbread Tree (15 Dec) 🎄
🗓️ 15th Dec | ⏰ 10 AM - 11 AM
Bring the kids for a festive and delicious activity with Joy at Kids Corner! They’ll get to decorate their very own gingerbread tree—perfect for a fun pre-Christmas treat. Spaces are limited, and adult supervision is required. Donations to support our Kids Corner program are welcome. No booking needed—just drop by the Market Pavilion!
🎅Bonus: Visit Santa under the big verandah between 9 AM - 11:30 AM for a free photo! (BYO device) 📸
🌱Kids Seed Planting Workshop: Planting for Beneficial Bugs! (17 Nov)
🗓️ 17 NOV | ⏰ 11 AM - 11.45 AM
Book in for a fun and interactive Kids Seed Planting Workshop at the Market on Sunday, 17th November, from 11:00 am – 11:45 am. This hands-on session, led by our very own Annemarie Brookman from The Food Forest, will teach kids (with adult supervision) how to plant seeds that attract beneficial insects to your garden! In this 30-45 minute workshop, children will learn how to plant a special mix of seeds that not only brighten your garden with beautiful flowers but also help to create a healthier environment by attracting the *good bugs*. 🦋 These beneficial insects—like pollinators and natural pest controllers—are essential for a thriving, sustainable garden. Annmarie will guide kids through the entire process. Suitable for Children over 5 years. Booking Essential, numbers are strictly limited. Adults must supervise- $5 per child for non-members. Market Members FREE. Run in conjunction with Urban Environment Month.
🎃 Halloween Workshop (27 Oct)
🗓️ 27th October | ⏰ 10 AM - 11 AM
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween workshop! Kids can decorate their own spooky cupcake. Limited spots are available, so be sure to arrive early! A limited number of gluten-free cupcakes will also be available.
The workshop is FREE for kids (donations welcome) and will be held in the Market Pavilion at the Eastern end. No bookings are required, but adult supervision is essential.
Ceramic Pot Decorating & Planting (20 Oct)
🗓️ 20th October | ⏰ 10 AM - 11 AM
Bring the kids to decorate their own ceramic planter pots with fun patterns and colours using special texta pens. After decorating, they’ll get to plant their very own herb seedlings to take home and grow. 🌱
Spaces are limited, and adult supervision is required. Donations are welcome to support our Kids Corner program. No booking necessary—just join us in the market pavilion!
Birthday Cupcake Cookie Decorating (6 Oct)
🗓️ 6th October | ⏰ 10 AM - 11 AM
The market is celebrating 18 years of serving our Adelaide community on Sunday 6th October! To get into the community spirit, we’re offering a free Birthday Cupcake Decorating Workshop with Joy for the kids in our Kids Corner. Numbers are strictly limited, and adult supervision is required. Donations are welcome to support our Kids Corner program. Join us between 10 AM and 11 AM in the market pavilion—no booking necessary!
Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Jar (14 July)
Experience the joy of cooking with your kids by diving into a delightful, hassle-free activity: our Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Mix Workshop! Join us at the market where your little chefs can easily whip up a batch of cookie mix in a jar, guided by our friendly ASFM team. Simply swing by the Market Pavilion at the Eastern end between 10-11 am to participate - no bookings needed! Take home your jar, follow the provided instructions to add a few ingredients, and get ready to bake. It's a fuss-free, enjoyable experience that's perfect for home. Best of all, it's completely free for kids, with donations appreciated to support our workshops. Remember, adult supervision is essential. Don't miss out on this opportunity for kitchen fun and creativity!
Share the Joy Activity (7 July)
Join us and "Share the Joy," a special Kid Corner Activity this Sunday 7th July from 10-11 am in the Market Pavilion! This free session is perfect for kicking off the school holidays. Kids will use paint pens to decorate rocks, creating unique designs with their own message or stamping messages like “Kindness” and “You are Awesome.” Once finished, they can hide them around the community or take them home to share. Led by Maria, one of our enthusiastic young volunteers, this activity aims to build positive attitudes and self-esteem. Adult supervision is required. Come spread some joy through creativity!
Egg Carton Seed Beds Activity (2 Jun)
Join us in the Kid's Club for a fun-filled activity where we'll be crafting egg carton seed starters! Each child will have the opportunity to decorate their own carton and plant a seed, sparking their interest in gardening. With a simple labeling system, they can watch the magic of germination right in their own egg cartons, which also serve as convenient planting vessels for future transplanting. This event is completely free for kids and will be held from 10-11 am in the Market Pavilion at the Eastern end. No reservations needed, so bring your little ones and join the excitement! Donations to support our workshops are appreciated, and adult supervision is required for all children. Let's cultivate a love for nature together!
Mothers Day Kokedama Garden Workshop (12 May )
Join us on May 12th, just in time for Mother's Day, for a special Kids Corner Workshop where we'll be creating mini kokedama gardens! Kokedama, which translates to "moss ball," is a traditional Japanese art form where plants are nestled in a ball of moss and string, creating a unique hanging garden. Children will have the opportunity to learn how to craft and care for their very own mini Kokedama during this hands-on workshop. The event is FREE for kids and will take place from 10-11 am under the Market Verandah. No bookings are required, so simply drop by and join in the fun! Donations are welcome to support our workshops, the most important thing is that children come with adult supervision.
Little Succulent Jars Workshops (28 April)
On the 28th April between 10-11am over 65 kids attended our workshop in the Market pavilion that allowed them to get creative crafting their very own succulent garden in a jar. This workshop was completely FREE for kids, but donations were welcomed to support our programs.
Guernsey Cookie Decorating Workshop (7 Apr)
To align with the Gather Round AFL Footy Festival, that market is running a workshop for kids where they can decorate their own Guernsey Shaped Cookie in their favourite sports team colours using edible paint markers. Limited spots are available, so get in early. The workshop is FREE for kids (Donations welcome) and will take place between 10-11 am in the Market Pavilion at the Eastern end. No bookings required but adult supervision is essential.
Easter Cupcake Decorating Workshop (24 Mar)
On Sunday 24 March the kids unleashed their imagination as they decorated delicious cupcakes with colourful frosting, sprinkles, and seasonal decorations. This workshop was a perfect prelude to our Easter celebrations! The workshop was FREE for kids (donations were welcomed) and it took place between 10- 11 am in the Market Pavilion at the Eastern end.
Kid's Crazy Critter Workshop (3 Mar)
On March 3rd, we hosted our exciting kids workshop: Crazy Critters! Children let their imaginations run wild as they blended plasticine and natural materials to create their very own unique critters. From whimsical creatures with wings to quirky characters with multiple eyes, the possibilities were endless. This hands-on activity encouraged creativity and allowed children to bring their imaginative ideas to life. Whether their critter found a home in their bedroom or added a touch of charm to a potted plant, it was surely a cherished creation. The workshop was FREE for kids and took place between 10-11 am in the Market Pavilion at the Eastern end. No bookings were required. We welcomed donations, and adult supervision was required.
Kids Wall Hanging Workshop (21 Jan)
On 21 January we held a Rustic Wall Hanging Workshop in the Kids Corner. Participants were able to create their very own rustic wall hanging. Using beads, herbs, branches, leaves, dried native flowers, and twine string, you'll craft a beautiful piece to hang up at home.
The workshop is FREE for kids and will take place between 10 am and 11 am in the Market Pavilion at the Eastern end. No bookings required. We welcome donations, and adult supervision is required.
Kids Christmas Wreath Workshop (10 Dec)
Join us at the Market Pavilion on Sunday 10 December from 10-11 am. Kids will craft Christmas wreaths with Monina from Greek Gecko using plants, flowers, and repurposed materials. Limited spots available. Donations appreciated.
🎃 Kids Club Scary Cup-Cakes (29 Oct)
Come dressed up to celebrate Halloween on Sunday 29 October. At 10 AM join us in the market pavilion where our Kid's Club is whipping up some spine-tingling fun with a Scary Cup-Cakes activity. It's a chance for your little ones to get creative, decorate their own Halloween-themed cupcakes, and, of course, taste their spooky creations. It's a treat for the taste buds and a delight for the imagination! But that's not all the fun we have in store... the 🕷️ Halloween Trick or Treat Trail is back.
Halloween Trick or Treat TrailMonica Pritchard Kids' Art Workshop (17 Sept)
Monica Pritchard, a visionary artist and designer, will lead an exciting Kids Art Workshop on 17 September at our final Pop Up Market at Goodwood Primary School, igniting young minds with her unique approach to art and design. Organised in collaboration with Goodwood Primary School.
Goodwood Primary Pop Up Activities (17 Sep)
Join us for the grand finale of our 2023 Pop Up Market Series at Goodwood Primary School this Sunday 17th September. Explore a wide array of offerings including year five/six student market stalls, an art workshop led by Monica Pritchard, face painting, henna, plus a climate action group education activity. They will even have a second-hand book and sport equipment stall. Enjoy a sausage sizzle, Nature Ed, kids' games, and a performances by the taiko drumming group. So much to enjoy!
Elle Dawson-Scott Kids' Art Workshop (10 Sept)
On Sunday 10 September our market kids joined artist (@saskiaandshadow) in making some colourful decorations for the Goody Patch fence including birds, flowers and “paper” chains from upcycled plastic. This was a FREE Activity held in collaboration with Goodwood Primary School.
David Booth Stone Painting Art Workshop (3 Sept)
At our first Pop Up Market at Goodwood Primary School David Booth, a Warumungu/ Yuggera man born on Yuggera country in Brisbane Q.L.D, who now lives on Peramangk country in the Adelaide hills, hosted a wonderful stone painting workshop for younger children. David passionately believes in connection, country, family and culture and reflects this in his beautiful works.
Snake Garden Marker (16 July 2023)
On Sunday 16th July in the Kids Corner the little ones unleashed their creativity in an exciting Snake Garden Marker activity. Using an array of vibrant beads, they designed their very own colourful garden markers each personalised with their names so they could mark their special area in the garden at home.
Plant People (June 2023)
Join us for an exciting Kids Corner Activity this June! On Sunday 11th June, we are running a special workshop called "Plant People." Let your child's creativity bloom as they create their very own character using a planter cup. They will have the opportunity to give their character a unique touch by adding "hair" using herbs or succulents. It's a fun and interactive workshop that sparks imagination and introduces kids to the world of gardening. Don't miss out on this engaging activity! Check out the photos for a sneak peek of the workshop. 10-11am Market Pavilion.
Plasticine Pet or Crazy Critter (April 2023)
On Sunday 30 April over 65 children joined us to create Plasticine Pets and Crazy Critters. We had lots of very creative creations and many plant pots at homes will now have a special new addition the family.
Mini Garden for Mothers Day (14 May 2023)
On Sunday 14 May for Mother's Day over 75 market children joined us to make mini gardens decorated with toys or shells for Mum, Aunty, Nanna or Grandmother.
Thank you to those who joined us and donated.
Easter Bunny Biscuit Activity (April 2023)
On Sunday 2nd of April we made a fun Easter Bunny bag to carry our yummy decorated Easter Bunny Biscuit to enjoy at home!
Butterfly Puddling Pond (March 2023)
Did you know that butterflies do not have teeth? They drink liquids, like nectar and water, through their proboscis. Butterflies can't land on water, so they need to drink sitting on rocks in water or from muddy puddles. On Sunday 26 March we made our very own butterfly puddling pond to take home so the visiting butterflies in our garden could have a place to rest and drink.
Rustic Wall Hanging (February 2023)
On Sunday 26th February we made our very own rustic wall hanging using beads, herbs, branches, leaves, dried native flowers and then added twine string to hang up at home.
This workshop was FREE for kids and was held between 10-11am in the Market Pavilion (Eastern end). Donations are most welcome and adult supervision is required.
Kokedama Plant Activity (January 2023)
Thanks for joining us in January for our first Kids Club activity for 2023. This was a very popular activity with many families joining us.
Our next Kids Club activities are scheduled for Sunday 26 February and 26 March between 10-11am. Activity details will be coming soon so 'watch this space'.
Places will be strictly limited with no bookings required for the sessions. They are free but donation would be greatly appreciated to help cover the costs to run these activities. We hope you can join us.
