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Free Ice Cream Alert | St Louis House of Fine Ice Cream & Desserts Grand Opening North Adelaide| 27 Aug 2016

[ August 27, 2016; ]
Free Ice Cream Alert – St Louis House of Fine Ice Cream and Desserts Grand Opening
Did someone say free ice cream?

Visit the St Louis House of Fine Ice Cream and Desserts on their Grand Opening event, Saturday 27 August from 8am till 5pm for FREE ice cream! One serve per customer or until sold out!

Their first day […]

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Fruchoc Appreciation Day | Rundle Mall | 26 Aug 2016

[ August 26, 2016; ]
FruChoc Appreciation Day in Rundle Mall
The 5th annual FruChocs Appreciation Day is coming up on Friday, 26 August 2016 and with more than 40 million iconic, and delicious, Menz FruChocs made each year at the Robern Menz Glynde factory, it is no wonder that the chocolatey treat needs its very own day of celebration.

The annual […]

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KIK Coffee Store | A Youth Social Enterprise | 22 Aug 2016

[ August 22, 2016; 12:00 am; ]
 
KIK Coffee Store is launching Monday 22 August 2016.
A group of 15 disadvantaged young people from Adelaide’s Northern suburbs are defying the odds with their new social enterprise coffee shop and “coffee uber” delivery service launching on Monday 22 August. An amazing SA local, Louise Nobes, who is the founder and CEO of Inspired Buy developed […]

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2017 IKEA Catalogue Launch Weekend | 27 & 28 Aug 2016

[ August 27, 2016 to August 28, 2016. ]
The 2017 IKEA Catalogue is ready to launch and you’re invited!
IKEA Adelaide is celebrating the new Catalogue with a weekend full of fun and free interactive activities across the weekend on August 27 and 28!

Families are invited to join in with a live cooking demo on Saturday from 11 am, showcasing the delicious tastes of […]

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See the Australian Diamonds play in Adelaide | Diamonds vs Roses | 31 Aug 2016

[ August 31, 2016; 7:30 pm; ]
Diamonds vs Roses
Don’t miss your chance to see the Australian Diamonds play in Adelaide as part of the Netball Quad Series featuring the world’s top four netball nations.
The Australian Diamonds will play for the first time on home soil in 2016, when they host the England Roses in the Netball Quad Series.

These two teams met […]

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The Peasant Prince | The True Story of Mao’s Last Dancer | Marion Cultural Centre | 22 Aug 2016

[ August 22, 2016; 6:30 pm; ]
The Peasant Prince – the true story of Mao’s Last Dancer
Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography Mao’s Last Dancer was first published as a children’s picture book, The Peasant Prince. Monkey Baa is honoured to be adapting this story onto the stage.
Li, a 10-year old peasant boy, is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to […]

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sala in the garden

SALA in the Garden | Unley | 21 Aug 2016

[ August 21, 2016; 10:30 am; ]
A stunning sample of SALA in one jam packed day showcasing South Australian art in an Unley garden.
There’ll be arty fun for the whole family at SALA in the Garden on Sunday 21 August 2016.

– Live pottery throwing demonstrations by Adelaide Potters Club

– On the spot portraits by members of the Royal South Australian Society […]

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Family Flix drive in movies

Family Flix Drive in Movies | Mainline Drive-In | Aug-Oct 2016

[ August 13, 2016; 5:30 pm; August 20, 2016; 5:30 pm; August 27, 2016; 5:30 pm; September 3, 2016; 5:30 pm; September 10, 2016; 5:45 pm; September 17, 2016; 5:45 pm; September 24, 2016; 5:45 pm; October 1, 2016; 5:45 pm; ]
Family Flix Drive in Movies: experience drive-in movie excitement with your family
Wallis Mainline Drive-In are once again holding special Saturday movie nights dedicated for families. Family Flix Drive in Movies open an hour before the movie starts so you can get there early and enjoy a relaxed dinner before sitting back to watch the large outdoor screen.
What […]

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LA Down Under | Westminster School |19 Aug 2016

[ August 19, 2016; 11:00 pm; ]
Westminster School’s Music Night LA Down Under Friday 19 August 2016
What do Westminster School music students have in common with Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bob Dylan, Josh Groban, LeAnn Rimes and Natalie Cole? From August, they will have all performed alongside Grammy award-winning LA-based trumpeter, producer, vocalist and writer Willie Murillo. Westminster School in Marion is […]

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Onkaparinga River Parks Family Day | 14 Aug 2016

[ August 14, 2016; 9:00 am; ]
Onkaparinga River Parks Family Day
Enjoy Onkaparinga River Recreation Park with a special Family Day on Sunday 14 August 2016.

Take a walk with one of the Friends of Park volunteers.  Ride with a Ranger along the beautiful Onkaparinga River and see the wetland lagoons full of water and wildlife.

Trails are suitable for bikes, children, prams and […]

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Spring Garden Competition

Spring Garden Competition and Colouring Competition | City of Charles Sturt | 2016

[ August 11, 2016 to September 6, 2016. ]
The City of Charles Sturt is proud to present the Spring Garden Competition 2016
It’s that time of year again, where we celebrate our City’s avid and enthusiastic gardeners and the City is buzzing with excitement!

It is wonderful to see the passion that people in the community have in establishing and caring for their beautiful gardens.

Creative and […]

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Paint the Streets with Colour

Paint the Streets with Colour | City of Charles Sturt | Aug 2016

[ August 9, 2016 to August 31, 2016. ]
Paint the Streets with Colour throughout August 2016
The City of Charles Sturt wants to fill the City’s streets, squares and footpaths will colourful chalk creations throughout August and they need your help to do it!

Leave a piece of chalk artwork in your favourite place within the City or invite your friends and neighbours over to get creative in your street. […]

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Wear your Welly Boots Day | 19 Aug 2016

[ August 19, 2016; ]
Raising awareness and funds for kids in need.
Wear your Welly Boots Day is an exciting and interactive way to raise awareness of kids in need in Australia and helps to raise much-needed funds to provide holiday experiences for children that otherwise might not have the opportunity.

For a Gold Coin donation per child, students get to […]

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Community Concert | Adelaide Youth Orchestra | 21 Aug 2016

[ August 21, 2016; 3:00 pm; ]
Adelaide Youth Orchestra Community Concert
Join in at Golden Grove Arts Centre on Sunday 21 August at 3pm
Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra and Adelaide Youth Sinfonia will perform masterpieces from the wind band and symphonic repertoire.

Tickets are a steal at only $10 and are free for children.

To book tickets visit the Adelaide Youth Orchestra website here.

For more […]

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Vivaldi Four Seasons in Hahndorf | Hills Community Strings Orchestra | 28 Aug 2016

[ August 28, 2016; 2:00 pm; ]
Vivaldi Four Seasons in Hahndorf
Hills Community String Orchestra are proud to perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons!
Normally this work has one soloist, but the orchestra is very excited to be supported by four outstanding violinists. Four girls all under the age of 18!

The musicians have been battling storms, power outages, dodgy rehearsal markings, sliced fingers and two M.I.A […]

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Jervois Street Reserve Community Celebration Day | 28 Aug 2016

[ August 28, 2016; 11:30 am; ]
The new Jervois Street Reserve in South Plympton is now open!
See our Review of the new Jervois Street Reserve playground.
Celebrate the official opening of this new park from 11:30am on Sunday 28 August 2016.

Go along and test out the playgrounds, fitness circuit, flying fox, bike track, sand pit, climbing equipment and lots more.

Mayor Kris Hanna will […]

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Teddy Bears Picnic Adelaide Zoo

Teddy Bears Picnic | Adelaide Zoo | 28 Aug 2016

[ August 28, 2016; ]
Westpac Teddy Bears Picnic, Adelaide Zoo
If you go down to Adelaide Zoo Sunday 28 August 2016, you’re sure of a big surprise. For every bear that ever was, will gather at Adelaide Zoo for certain because, Sunday is the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Grab your favourite teddy bear and your picnic blanket […]

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South Australian Museum Open Day | 21 Aug 2016

[ August 21, 2016; ]
Come along to the Museum during National Science Week for your chance to see the South Australian Museum in a whole new light.
The museum is opening its doors and sharing treasures, stories and hands-on experiences inspired by their collections. Tour the Science Centre (usually closed to the public); meet the scientists and researchers; learn more about the treasures on […]

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Granny & Grandpa Skills-Fest | 28 Aug 2016

[ August 28, 2016; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Granny & Grandpa Skills-Fest: Sharing Tradition, Skills & Knowledge

Remember what you learnt in the kitchen with Yiayia? Or out in the garden with Nonno?

Join in at the Migration Museum to celebrate and share the heritage, culture, skills, knowledge and traditions of our elders – passing down what granny and grandpa know best. Shed, gardening, kitchen and […]

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Win Tickets to My Family is Weirder Than Your Family | Adelaide Festival Centre | 13 Aug 2016

[ August 8, 2016 11:00 am to August 10, 2016 10:00 pm. ]

Win Tickets to My Family is Weirder Than Your Family by Josh Earl.

Do you ever feel like you’re the only normal one in your family? That everyone else that shares a last name or a roof with you is just a little bit crazy? Well rest assured that Josh Earl feels your pain! Award-winning comedian and host […]

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Bad Moms Movie Night Fundraiser

Bad Moms Movie Night Fundraiser supporting Catherine House | 11 Aug 2016

[ August 11, 2016; 5:30 pm; ]
Bad Moms Movie Night Fundraiser supporting Catherine House – Thursday 11 August 2016
To all you mums who think that you aren’t cutting the grade in the Momzilla world, this night is just for you.

Warning: This evening contains topless men, adult toys, alcohol, gluten, sugar, wheat, dairy and a whole lotta naughtiness!!!
Tickets to Bad Moms Movie […]

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Multicultural Storytime | Wednesdays in Aug & Sep 2016

[ August 10, 2016; 10:30 am; August 24, 2016; 10:30 am; ]
Multicultural Storytime
Come and experience Multicultural Storytime in English and Mandarin: a session full of music & song, presented by the School of Chinese Music & Arts. Multicultural Storytime is a fun way for young children to learn bilingual rhymes.

The Adelaide City Council Libraries are pleased to announce that City Library will be working with the School of Chinese […]

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Amazing India | 6 Aug 2016

[ August 6, 2016; 6:00 pm; ]

Amazing India
Presented by Kalalaya School of Indian Performing Arts and Adelaide Festival Centre

Amazing India – A local artists’ production that takes you through a journey of Indian classical, contemporary, folk as well as Bollywood songs and dances presented by Kalalaya School of Indian Performing Arts.

Conceived and directed by Ramesh Menon, Director of Kalalaya and choreographed […]

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Sweet Tooth Market | Flinders Street Market | 6 & 7 Aug 2016

[ August 6, 2016; August 7, 2016; ]
Sweet Tooth Market – proudly hosted by Flinders Street Market
Calling all sweet teeth! Flinders Street Market’s delectable dessert weekend is back with their special event Sweet Tooth! Sweet Tooth will be at the Flinders Street Market on Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August 2016.

Leave your skinny jeans at home for this one!! Tantalise your tastebuds with so […]

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Kubo and the Two Strings

WIN a Movie Pass to Kubo and The Two Strings | In Cinemas 18 Aug 2016

[ August 1, 2016 12:00 am to August 14, 2016 11:00 pm. ]
Win tickets to Kubo and the Two Strings – in cinemas 18 August 2016
Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA.
Find out more about Kubo and the Two Strings and view the trailer here.
For more information about this film, visit the official Kubo and […]

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SALA Artventures on King William Road | Hyde Park | 6 Aug 2016

[ August 6, 2016; ]
Head to King William Rd, Hyde Park for some Artventures!
On Saturday the 6th of August bring the children down for a milkshake on King William Road and let them join in King William Road’s activities. Artist Kirsty Shadiac from Artventure will be on the street from 10am-2pm.

She will be hosting 2 free art classes throughout […]

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day | 4 Aug 2016

[ August 4, 2016; ]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to celebrate the strengths and culture of their children. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal children, as well as learn […]

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Foodbank Family Fun Day

Foodbank Family Fun Day | St Clair | 21 Aug 2016

[ August 21, 2016; 1:00 pm; ]
Foodbank Family Fun Day
Join Foodbank on a Fun Day for the whole family! With entertainment, BBQ and a whole lot of activities to make Sunday into Funday! You can join them to raise funds to fight hunger in South Australia. They are proudly supported by Garville Netball Club, AVJennings and City Of Charles Sturt.
Activities at Foodbank Family […]

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M/Y Steve Irwin Ship Tours | 20 Aug 2016

[ August 20, 2016; ]
Be part of Operation Jeedara – come down for a tour of Sea Shepherd’s ship, the M/Y Steve Irwin which will be docked in Port Adelaide for the weekend.
On Saturday morning at 10am – there will be a Greeting to Country by Karl Telfer with a special dance and smoking ceremony. Ship Tours will be run […]

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Jeans for Genes Day

Jeans for Genes Day | 5 Aug 2016

[ August 5, 2016; ]
Jeans for Genes is the iconic fundraising campaign of Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Each year, Australians unite by wearing their favourite jeans and outdoing each other with crazy denim outfits, and donating money or purchasing merchandise, to support genetic research. On the first Friday in August each year, workplaces, schools and streets become a sea of denim in […]

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