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Win Tickets to Play School Live in Concert – Humpty’s Showtime Touring in Adelaide from Saturday 10 August to Sunday 18 August 2019 Don’t miss out on the chance to see your children’s favourite television show live in concert when the Play School Concerts come to town. There are starring roles for Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and […]
[ July 6, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ] Adelaide School Holidays – July 2019 Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Winter July School Holidays. To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
[ July 17, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ] Nice Mice School Holiday Event at Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum Stuart Little, the Rescuers, Anantole and Mickey – the literature of childhood is full of mice; clever little creatures who outsmart their much larger enemies. Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum’s Nice Mice event is a fun school holiday event as participants follow the mice trail throughout […]
[ June 23, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Horse Drawn Tram “Back On Track” Celebrations at Victor Harbor In celebration of the the iconic Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram getting back on track and resuming normal services to Granite Island, the City of Victor Harbor are holding a family friendly event on Sunday, 23 June 2019.
[ July 19, 2019; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Kites & fun with Nature amongst the Wetlands at Warriparinga Enjoy kite decorating, treasure hunts, nature play, guided walks throughout the 3.5 hectares of reserve on Friday 19 July 2019 from 11am to 1pm. Bring a picnic to share with family and friends and enjoy a winters day of connecting with nature. Car park available at the entrance […]
[ July 7, 2019; July 14, 2019; July 21, 2019; ] Free School Holiday Fun at Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market Every Sunday at 10am Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market offers free fun activities for children. As a Childrens’ University destination the activities are always educational and this July holiday is no exception with croissant baking, gingerbread decorating and slime making on offer.
[ June 22, 2019; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Family Fun Day & Opening Celebrations – Goodstart Underdale Meet the Goodstart Underdale team at their FREE Family Fun Day, take a tour of the brand new, state-of-the-art centre and explore the inspiring learning environments and outdoor play spaces. There will be family fun and free activities for children of all ages and complimentary (barista-made) coffee […]
[ June 21, 2019; 7:15 pm; ] The Unsightly Adventures of X-Raymondo Man and Zap Zap Lazer Boy A non-for profit premiere of the film, The Unsightly Adventures of X-Raymondo Man and Zap Zap Lazer Boy will be held on Friday 21 June 2019 at The Highway. The Unsightly Adventures of X-Raymondo Man and Zap Zap Laser Boy is about a young girl called Allie Grace […]
[ July 17, 2019; 10:30 am; ] SeaStar Rock – Umbrella Winter City Sounds It’s a giant party when the SeaStar Rockers hit the stage at this years Umbrella Winter City Sounds festival, with all the characters from the famed, TV Series on Adelaide’s Ch 44. They’ve just rocked their 5th season at the Garden of Unearthly Delights, 2019 and were recommended as […]
The Mad Cappers’ Tea Party is a beautifully illustrated and produced, hardcover book aimed at children from pre-school to middle-primary. What are we doing? The Mad Cappers’ Tea Party is a fun-filled story of two children who help their adult friend come to terms with the unusual and awkward problem of losing her hair. After searching unsuccessfully […]
[ August 23, 2019; ] Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival 2019 The 2019 Hahndorf Winter Lantern festival will involve working with the local community and schools in order to create artful lantern sculptures that will be paraded down the main straight of Hahndorf and displayed in the Hahndorf Academy grounds. The Hahndorf Academy grounds will be transformed into a colourful and dynamic space, […]
[ August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019. ] Barossa Medieval Fair 2019 Set in the beautiful Barossa Valley this medieval period based event showcases the artisans, techniques, fighting and lives lived in medieval times. Held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August, enjoy a trip back to medieval Europe and cheer on your favourite knights as they fight for the honour of their kingdom and […]
[ July 8, 2019 to July 12, 2019. July 15, 2019 to July 19, 2019. ] Kids Eat Free these July School Holidays at the Kent Town Hotel Keep the kids full and busy these school holidays no matter the weather at the Kent Town Hotel.
The Jungle themed restaurant has let some animals on the loose these school holidays. They will have their resident elephant ‘Big Foot’ stomping around in the Jungle […]
[ June 22, 2019; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Gumeracha Community Winter Solstice Soup & Fire Night The Winter Solstice Soup and Fire Night is a fundraising event for the Gumeracha Main Street Project. Gather with your local community at this family-friendly event to welcome the Winter Solstice. Enjoy a range of soups (all dietary needs catered), fire, marshmallows, music and hot chocolate. BYO mug or purchase […]
[ June 22, 2019; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Saints Shopping Family Fun Day at Salisbury Plain There will be heaps of FREE entertainment for the whole family at the Saints Shopping Family Fun Day, including face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting and a photo booth.
Plus the Mix102.3 Street Crew will be there with FREE Saints Shopping goodie bags* and prizes to be won. (*While stocks […]
[ June 22, 2019; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Mylor Primary Bonfire Night On Saturday 22 June 2019, Mylor Primary School will present their annual Bonfire Night. Gates open at 6pm with the fireworks display at approximately 8pm. Once again there will also be a giant bonfire, kids activities, music plus food and drinks for sale. This is a family friendly event for all ages. […]
[ June 22, 2019 to June 23, 2019. ] Red, Rock & Ribs – Two huge days of beer, BBQ, wine and rock music all in a family friendly venue We’ve all been there. It’s winter and you are trapped inside, with the kids — who are going bananas with boredom. Climbing up the proverbial walls and driving you a bit spare. It’s that or you’ve […]
[ July 18, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ] Family Fun Fair at the National Railway Museum During the July school holidays from Thursday 18 July to Sunday 21 July the National Railway Museum will hold it’s annual Family Fun Fair.
There will be plenty of great family fun and entertainment including:
Animals Anonymous Cool 4 Kids Dig A Dino Carnival Barrel Organ. Food and drinks for […]
AFL Max – Australia’s first dedicated AFL family entertainment centre! AFL Max is the nation’s first immersive footy skills and entertainment centre. Backed by the biggest names in the sport, their state-of-the-art facility brings together the latest technology and traditional skills development for players and fans of all ages. Merging state of the art technology and traditional […]
[ July 12, 2019; ] Bastille Day at the Adelaide Central Market Bienvenue à La Fête Nationale au Marché! A celebration of French culture over two days on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July, the Market’s Bastille Day celebrations will have something for everyone.
Highlights include FREE live music, champagne bar, free cooking demonstrations, crepe pop up and more. The full program will […]
[ June 16, 2019; 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Colour Up Karoonda Colour Up Karoonda is a FREE family-fun afternoon/evening with live country music, a festival/street party, family entertainment, food, street market and the highlight event – the launch of the Karoonda silo art. The Mallee town of Karoonda takes silo art to a new high this June in an Australian first to turn the town’s […]
[ June 29, 2019; ] International Mud Day 2019 This year, International Mud Day is being held on Saturday 29 June 2019. It aims to connect children across the entire world through the earth, by playing in the mud.
It gives children and early childhood professionals all over the globe the opportunity to celebrate nature, outdoors and mess by getting really muddy […]
[ June 28, 2019; 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Mud Fest and Outdoor Play International Mud Day is a day for children all over the world to celebrate nature and the joy of mud, with the oficial day this year Saturday 29 June 2019 (read more about it here).
The Holdfast Bay Community Centre will be hosting a morning full of muddy fun on Friday 28 […]
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The Secret Life of Pets 2 | Movie Review How well do we really know our pets? The Secret Life of Pets 2 is an adorable animation which is fast-paced, energetic, and provides several laughs throughout. This sequel is not as dark as the first and is well suited to keeping the kids entertained and interested for the […]
[ July 12, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ] Umbrella: Winter City Sounds Umbrella Winter City Sounds is an open access live music festival presented by not-for-profit organisation, Music SA. The 17 day festival will heat up the city and suburbs during winter with an exciting smorgasbord of over 350 live music events from 12 to 28 July. Established in 2016, Umbrella continues to grow in […]
[ November 28, 2019; ] Disney’s Frozen 2 | In Cinemas 28 November 2019 The much anticipated sequel to Disney’s Frozen will finally hit our cinemas just in time for the summer school holidays. From the Academy Award®-winning team—directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and producer Peter Del Vecho—and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, […]
[ July 7, 2019; ] Bonjour Barossa 2019 Seppeltsfield Barossa will welcome back the highly anticipated French artisan festival “Bonjour Barossa” on Sunday 7 July 2019. Bonjour Barossa will see the iconic Seppeltsfield estate, established in 1851, transform into a Parisian style market, celebrating South Australia’s best French-inspired delicacies within a picturesque winery atmosphere.
The Winter warming menu ‘du jour’ will highlight fromage, […]
[ June 28, 2019; 7:25 pm; ] Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm at Adelaide Oval The Roosters will again host the Storm at Adelaide Oval, with the 2019 Round 15 match scheduled for Friday June 28 at 7:25pm. Be there as reigning Premiers, the Sydney Roosters take on the Melbourne Storm, in a 2018 Grand Final replay at the iconic Adelaide Oval for Round […]
This July, all your dreams will come to life in the enchanted castle during this afternoon of food, fun and magical characters.
Take your seat in an enchanted castle for a decadent, two-hour high tea bursting with handmade, savoury and sweet treats. There will be so much to see and […]
The Secret Life of Pets 2 | In Cinemas 20 June 2019 Illumination’s tenth animated feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise. Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter […]
[ July 21, 2019; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Cheese-A-Holics Cheese Festival 2019 Cheese-A-Holics Cheese Festival is back in 2019 at a new location in the Derby Pavilion at Morphettville Racecourse on Sunday 21 July to celebrate the most scrumptious cheeses from across Australia and around the world. Sample the delicious offerings from over 25 artisan producers and wholesalers of cheese, wine, gin and condiments […]
[ July 13, 2019 to July 14, 2019. October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ] Gathered Design Market If you love supporting local SA designers, artisans + small businesses, Gathered Design Market is for you. Grab your nearest and dearest and go to the Queens Theatre to experience a market like no other. Acoustic entertainment, creative workshops, delicious food and drink will be on offer, amongst beautifully styled spaces showcasing homewares, candles, […]
[ June 16, 2019 to June 23, 2019. ] Ration Challenge 2019 Students can make a difference to the lives of refugees around the world by taking part in the Ration Challenge. Register your school for this year’s Ration Challenge and challenge the students to eat the same food rations as a Syrian refugee during Refugee Week – just a small amount of rice, flour, lentils, […]
The My Dream Lottery Grand Prize, Somerton House, is open for inspection with onsite ticket purchases on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm-4.30pm. Check out the luxurious, fully furnished $1.6 million dollar home at Somerton Park by Lares Homes, which could be yours for just $100! All lottery proceeds go to Muscular Dystrophy South Australia, a […]
[ August 3, 2019 to August 4, 2019. ] Science Alive! 2019 The fourteenth annual Science Alive! promises some brand new hands-on experiences and incredible science shows to delight and engage all ages. Every one of the 60+ participating organisations will be offering some kind of hands-on activity to engage and delight children and adults of all ages.
[ June 24, 2019 to June 29, 2019. ] Stomping Ground Studios Open Week Stomping Ground Studios is a dance and Pilates centre in Stepney. It will be opening it’s doors to the public for a week of free classes. Try any of the wide variety of classes on offer including kids dance classes, adult dance classes, Pilates equipment classes and Pilates mat classes. Current students can […]
[ July 18, 2019; 2:00 pm; ] The Royal Rainbow Ball The Royal Rainbow Ball is a musical fantasy for children, featuring the seven rainbow princesses, Queen Aura, Lady Bianca and Mr. Piano.
The Royal Rainbow Ball will be held at 10:30am and 2pm on 18 July at the Marche Club. These performances will be supporting the Childhood Cancer Association.
[ July 9, 2019; ] SciWorld’s Pop Up Science Discovery Centre Discover a world of science at the Pop Up ‘Discovery Science’ Centre at the Adelaide Showground. There’s hours of fun to be had exploring the exhibits, getting hands-on in a workshop and watching a Science Show full of explosions and big bangs. Activities Explore the solar system in the digital Starlab (30 […]
