Archive | Special Events RSS feed for this section

START at the Art Gallery | Get Smart | 6 April 2014

[ March 2, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. April 6, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

START at the Gallery
First Sunday of the month, 11 am – 3 pm
Presented free by the Balnaves Foundation

The Art Gallery of South Australia offers an exciting introduction to visual art for children and families through START at the Gallery. Held on the first Sunday of every month, the free START program includes art activities, tours, […]

Continue Reading

Royal Adelaide Autumn Horse Show | 28-30 March 2014

[ March 28, 2014 to March 30, 2014. ]

The Royal Adelaide Autumn Horse Show will be staged at the Adelaide Showgrounds from 28 – 30 March 2014.  There will be 480 classes for over 20 horse breeds on show.  See everything from Andalusians to Miniature Ponies, Shetland Ponies to Standardbreds, Arabians to Riding Ponies to name just a few!  Entry to the showgrounds […]

Continue Reading

March from the Mall | Port Adelaide FC Home Games | Mar – Aug 2014

[ March 29, 2014; 1:00 pm; April 12, 2014; 11:00 am; April 27, 2014; 1:30 pm; May 10, 2014; 10:30 am; May 24, 2014; 4:00 pm; June 7, 2014; 1:30 pm; June 21, 2014; 10:30 am; July 5, 2014; 4:00 pm; July 20, 2014; 10:00 am; August 9, 2014; 4:00 pm; August 22, 2014; 4:00 pm; ]
The Rundle Mall Authority, the Port Adelaide Football Club and its supporter groups will join forces in 2014 to bring the city to life with the highly anticipated March from the Mall.
Inspired by Port Adelaide’s successful ‘March to the ‘G’ concept, where supporters gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square to walk to the MCG when the […]

Continue Reading

Rainbow Family Fair | Clovelly Park | 30 March 2014

[ March 30, 2014; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
The Rainbow Family Fair is a family market extravaganza!  The Rainbow Family Fair in Clovelly Park was created when five market lovers joined together to create a one of a kind market extravaganza! After the success of their first market in November 2013 they now plan to hold three markets a year  Entry is by […]

Continue Reading

Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 | Grange | 29 March 2014

[ March 29, 2014; 7:00 pm; ]
Kircaldy Reserve in Grange will be a hive of activity for Earth Hour on Saturday 29th March with a special community event to mark Earth Hour!  Everyone is invited to come along from 7pm onwards and show their support for action on the Reef and enjoy live entertainment from local musicians before the “lights out” […]

Continue Reading

Australian Alpaca Week Farm Experience | 29 March – 6 April 2014

[ March 29, 2014 to March 30, 2014. April 5, 2014 to April 6, 2014. ]

Hey Kids!  Want to bring your herd over to meet ours?
This Autumn, kids around the country have an extra-special invitation to Australian Alpaca Week 2014.  Children are invited to meet these gentle and fascinating animals up close, learn about their unique ways, and have the opportunity to run their hands through that silky soft fine […]

Continue Reading

Alliance Française French Film Festival | 20 March – 8 April 2014

[ March 20, 2014 to April 8, 2014. ]
The Alliance Française French Film Festival 2014 offers an ambitious national program over 6 weeks, showing 45+ films including action, romance, comedy, thrillers, children’s films, animation and documentaries.  All of the films have been commercially released in France the previous year and are screened with English subtitles.
With more than 130,000 national viewers for the 2013 […]

Continue Reading

Latin American Fiesta | Stepney | 23 March 2014

[ March 23, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Capture the sights, sounds and excitement of Latin America through a fascinating and electric mix of dance and entertainment while indulging in cuisine that delivers robust, flavourful and inventive food choices.  Following last year’s successful event, the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light will again hold the Latin American Fiesta on the Linde Reserve in Stepney […]

Continue Reading

Splash Party & Movie by the Pool | Unley | 22 March 2014

[ March 22, 2014; 7:15 pm; ]
The Unley Swimming Centre will be screening the family favourite Despicable Me 2 on Saturday March 22nd.  The evening will start with a ‘splash session’ in the pools from 7:15pm to 8:15pm and then the movie will screen from sundown.  The centre will be dressed up for the event and the night will have everything […]

Continue Reading

Willunga Old Style Movie Day | Mary Poppins | 29 March 2014

[ March 29, 2014; 2:00 pm; ]
Cinemallunga’s next family event is on Saturday, March 29th with two feature films planned. ‘Mary Poppins’ will be shown at 2.00pm – the classic and beautifully told tale of the famous nanny with magical powers. This is a fabulous G rated movie, suitable for grandparents through to grandchildren with lots of fun, dances and sing-along […]

Continue Reading

Loreto College Autumn Fair | 22 March 2014

[ March 22, 2014; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ]
Each year Loreto College hold their Autumn Fair within the beautiful lawns and gardens of their school grounds.  A great day is planned with International Food Stalls and Acacias Café with shady areas to sit and enjoy an espresso and cake. Tables wind their way to a well-stocked bar with excellent wines to accompany menu […]

Continue Reading

Mount Pleasant Show | 15 March 2014

[ March 15, 2014; ]
A great day out for all the family, The Mount Pleasant Show is only an hour drive from the Adelaide CBD in the tranquil Adelaide Hills.  This traditional country show offers local products and produce, sideshows, log chopping, shearing competitions, trade stalls, show jumping, livestock, games, and so much more.
Admission to the showgrounds is just […]

Continue Reading

Break the Silence – Be the Change Music Festival | 22 March 2014

[ March 22, 2014; ]
Break the Silence – Be the Change Music Festival 2014 is a fundraising event being held in the South Australian town of Mt Gambier to help raise awareness for Crohn’s Disease.  A full day of music is planned along with loads of other entertainment and activities including highland dancers, synergy dance studio, mayfair singers, karate, […]

Continue Reading

SciWorld Sunday | Port Lincoln | 30 March 2014

[ March 30, 2014; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
SciWorld Sundays are free family science fairs held throughout the year in South Australia.  Crawl inside inflatable StarDomes to gaze at the night sky, try some hands-on science experiments, teach a robot to fetch a ball or find out how to make an electric circuit. Pat a snake with Animals Anonymous, or get up close […]

Continue Reading

Dogapalooza | 16 March 2014

[ March 16, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Dogapalooza is an awesome charity music event to raise funds and awareness for local animal rescue organisations. Featuring an impressive line-up of local musicians, Dogapalooza will also include animal charity stalls, dog massage/reiki and vegan/vegetarian food.
Musicians on the day will include the very amazing Kelly Menhennett, Kelly Beaumont, The Hushes and more.
There will be dogs […]

Continue Reading

Torchlight Tours | SA Museum | 14 March 2014

[ March 14, 2014; 6:00 pm; ]
Join singing performer Professor Flint to explore the Museum’s Fossil Galleries after dark in this illuminating and entertaining tour.
Tours are divided into age groups for ages 6-12 year olds and 10-17 year olds.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To maximise the number of children able to access this experience please limit to one adult per […]

Continue Reading

Despicable Me 2 Outdoor Cinema | 14 March 2014

[ March 14, 2014; 7:30 pm; ]
The City of Playford will have a special outdoor screening of Despicable Me 2 for one night only on Friday, March 14th.  Bring chairs, rugs and a few nibbles and settle in for a night of FREE family fun!
There will be a BBQ with drinks and popcorn available for purchase.
This is a smoke and alcohol […]

Continue Reading

Edward and Edwina the Emus | 29 March 2014

[ March 29, 2014; 1:30 pm; 3:00 pm; ]
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s much-loved adaptation of the popular books, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu by Sheena Knowles and Rod Clements, returns in 2014.  Composed by Peter Webb, the delightful music score features nine musicians from the ASO.  Two actors from Giggly Kids bring Edward and Edwina to life using full-size emu puppets.
Co-produced […]

Continue Reading

Fringe Street Theatre Festival | 7-10 March 2014

[ March 7, 2014 to March 10, 2014. ]
Super skilled, super funny and super silly street theatre performers from across Australia and around the world will flood the streets of Adelaide for four days and nights of high-octane entertainment over the March long weekend.  Venues will include Rundle Mall, Rymill Park, Rundle Street, Waymouth Street and Adelaide Airport.
For the full program click here.

There […]

Continue Reading

Snow White Charity Screening | 16 March 2014

[ March 16, 2014; 11:00 am; ]
Celebrated as an entertainment landmark for over 70 years, the beloved Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes out of the Disney vault to raise money for Children’s Hospitals.

A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. But one day […]

Continue Reading

Magill Road Alive Street Market | 16 March 2014

[ March 16, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Come on a journey of discovery as Magill Road and Richards Park come alive with free family market stalls, entertainment, children’s activities, live music and fine food and wine all in a relaxed street party atmosphere.
Heading into its fifth year, the Magill Road Alive Street Market has become a firm fixture on the South Australian […]

Continue Reading

Prospect Fair | 22 March 2014

[ March 22, 2014; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Prospect is all about family this year at the 2014 Prospect Fair!  Come together and support the City of Prospect’s great local clubs, schools, kindergartens and community organisations who all contribute to the Prospect community.  In keeping with a much loved local tradition (for over 30 years), Prospect’s beautiful St Helens Park will again be […]

Continue Reading

Dads Read Launch | Aldinga | 15 March 2014

[ March 15, 2014; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Calling all dads, grandads and kids! Aldinga Library invite you to the launch of their Dads Read program. Dads Read encourages fathers to invest in their child’s future by choosing to read to them each day.
Visit Aldinga Library for the book launch ‘Little Chef Big Curse’ by local author Tilney Cotton, plus meet author Phil […]

Continue Reading

Community Safety Day | Elizabeth Downs | 1 March 2014

[ March 1, 2014; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Elizabeth neighbourhood policing team is hosting a Community Safety Day at the Elizabeth Downs Shopping Centre on Saturday, March 1st.  In conjunction with the Playford Council, the event will take place from 11am to 2pm and everyone is welcome.
The PACT (Police and Community Together) initiative will provide an opportunity for the community to […]

Continue Reading

Imagination Playground | Adelaide Writers’ Week Kids’ Days | 1 & 2 March 2014

[ March 1, 2014; 9:00 am; March 2, 2014; 9:00 am; ]
Imagination Playground is a breakthrough play space concept conceived and designed by architect David Rothwell.  Giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric and crates overflow with creative potential for children to play, dream, build and explore endless possibilities.  Imagination Playground will be available for children to experience this weekend at the Adelaide Writers’ Week Kids’ Days […]

Continue Reading

Mum Central 2014 Lego Movie Fundraiser | 29 Mar 2014

[ March 29, 2014; 1:00 pm; ]
Grab the kids and join in for an afternoon of fun and laughter (superhero style) as Mum Central proudly present a PRE-RELEASE SCREENING of the 2014 Lego Movie!
That’s right, you’ll get to see the movie before it opens to the general public AND all profits raised will be donated directly to help fund research for […]

Continue Reading

New Inflatable Fun Run Launch | Noarlunga | 10 March 2014

[ March 10, 2014; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
The Noarlunga Leisure Centre are inviting you to come and try their new Inflatable Fun Run on Adelaide Cup Day, Monday March 10th.  Just $5 entry will include unlimited turns on the Fun Run as well as the Tarzan Rope which will operate between 11.00am and 3.00pm. 
To find out more information visit the Noarlunga Leisure […]

Continue Reading

Mt Barker District Show | 22 March 2014

[ March 22, 2014; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
This year’s Mt Barker District Show is bound to be an exciting event for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits, market stalls, showcasing local arts, crafts and foods, farm animals, cooking and produce exhibitions, as well as the traditional fun of the carnival amusements, rides, clowns and bouncy castle and the rest, the […]

Continue Reading

Earth Hour | Lights Out for the Reef | 29 March 2014

[ March 29, 2014; 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
At 8:30pm on Saturday, 29 March 2014 we’re turning our lights off and shining a spotlight on climate change and the Great Barrier Reef.  In Sydney back in 2007, 2.2 million homes and businesses in Australia turned off their lights for one hour.  Only one year later the event had become a global sustainability movement […]

Continue Reading

Clean Up Australia Day | 2 March 2014

[ March 2, 2014; ]
Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way you can take action to clean up, fix up and conserve our prized Australian environment. In 2013 an estimated 550,300 volunteers removed 16,150 tonnes of rubbish at 7,341 sites right across the country – but they are hoping we can do better in 2014! So lend a hand […]

Continue Reading
Back to Top
Top