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[ 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 […]
[ December 26, 2019; ] CATS – The Musical | In Cinemas Boxing Day The film adaptation of the epic musical CATS features an all-star cast including James Corden, Dame Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, and introducing Francesca Hayward. Universal Pictures and Working Title’s Cats is a most-unexpected film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd […]
[ August 10, 2019; ] Football Star Academy Launch Football Star Academy will launch in Adelaide at Linden Park Primary school on Saturday 10 August 2019, featuring fun football (soccer) activities and free clinics for kids. Football Star Academy is proud to bring their award-winning soccer programs to Adelaide for the first time. Founded in Victoria in 2002, Football Star Academy (FSA) […]
[ August 24, 2019; August 25, 2019; ] Gawler Show 2019 The Gawler Show is SA’s largest regional show. The 163rd Gawler Show will be held at the Gawler Showgrounds on Saturday 24 August and Sunday 25 August 2019. This year’s Gawler Show is set to have over 200 traders and Food Trucks, 2000+ competition entries, loads of free entertainment for the kids, 3 x […]
South Australia to Ban Single-Use Plastics SA is going to be leading the way in taking action on single-use plastics. It was announced by South Australia’s Premier Steven Marshall that the Government will ban a range of single-use plastics in South Australia under proposed legislation to be introduced into parliament. Earlier in the year, South Australians were asked […]
[ July 28, 2019; 3:00 pm; ] The Lion King Movie Fundraiser at the Regal Theatre This event will raise funds for the Oasis Youth Group to attend The Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Perth. The Oasis Youth Group is a community of driven young people who are raising money so they can travel to Perth to partake in the Australian Catholic Youth Festival.
[ August 16, 2019; ] Illuminart at Wallaroo Silos On Friday 16 August 2019, Wallaroo and the Copper Coast will feature as part of Illuminart’s ‘Port to Port’ SALA Festival projection tour. The show is called ‘Port to Port’ and comprises content about stories of the South Australian ports, mosquito fleet and great grain race. The projection show will also include local artists […]
[ July 21, 2019; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Sconefest – A Musical Jam with Scones and Cream When you are a musician, you are forever a musician and this is what SconeFest celebrates. A truly nostalgic community event, Sconefest presents scones from the Country Women’s Association Adelaide Branch with a program of original music written by South Australian artists of all ages. Featured artists include […]
[ April 9, 2020 to May 3, 2020. ] Sesame Street Circus Spectacular in Adelaide Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus present Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers. Following the success of Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus, Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus have once again joined forces to bring their most exciting and ambitious spectacular yet to Australia, with the tour heading to Adelaide in April 2020.
[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ] SALA Festival 2019 & Introducing SALA Parlour The SALA Festival is an annual celebration of South Australian living visual artists. Held every August, thousands of artists exhibit in hundreds of venues throughout metropolitan and regional South Australia. The extraordinary range of exhibition venues means that you can find art just about anywhere around SA, from traditional galleries […]
[ September 27, 2019; 8:00 pm; ] Celeste Barber Adelaide Actor, Comedian, and Social Media Super Star Celeste Barber, the self proclaimed queen of everyday sophistication and low budget lifestyle aspirations is coming to Adelaide on her tour this September. Her meteoric rise on Instagram, parodying celebrity photographs, has resulted in her taking meetings with top moguls of the entertainment industry and awkwardly becoming […]
[ August 18, 2019; 2:00 pm; ] Wizardry High Tea The Wizardry High Tea is back again by popular demand at Stamford Plaza Adelaide. Wizards and witches; gather your hats, brooms and wands and make your way to the Stamford Plaza Adelaide Wizardry High Tea for a magical afternoon filled with delicious sweet and savoury treats.
[ August 2, 2019; 6:00 pm; ] Dreams of Air & Flight The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra continues its tradition of concerts for young and old inspired by glorious picture books. This soaring family concert inspired by FArTHER – the beautiful and poignant story by Grahame Baker-Smith about a young boy bewitched by his father’s unrelenting passion to fly – features music by Paul Rissmann […]
[ July 24, 2019; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Breast Cancer Trials Presents: Directions in Breast Cancer Research – Ask the Experts To explore current and future directions in breast cancer research and clinical trials, Breast Cancer Trials will be hosting a Q&A event at Elder Hall in North Terrace, Adelaide. Called ‘Directions in Breast Cancer Research: Ask the Experts’, the event will be moderated by Mia Freedman […]
[ July 14, 2019 to July 16, 2019. ] The Antonov Plane, one of the world’s biggest aircraft, has returned to Adelaide Airport The impressive Antonov Plane has touched down in Adelaide again for a short window of time. The AN-124 touched down on Sunday 14 July 2019. If you want to catch a glimpse of the Antonov either at the airport or on departure, […]
Yorketown Playground. A riot of colour and fun! by Katrina Gogel Yorketown is one of Southern Yorke Peninsulas picturesque inland towns, and the hub of the SYP. If you’re travelling the region anytime soon be sure to call in and check out the towns fantastic local services and wonderful playground. Your kids will thank you for it! Arriving […]
Instagram’s Commitment to Lead the Fight Against Online Bullying Instagram has announced two new @instagram features to help stop bullying online. Instagram’s mission is to connect you with the people and things you love, which only works if people feel comfortable expressing themselves on Instagram. They know bullying is a challenge many face, particularly young people. They […]
[ March 26, 2020; ] Mulan | In Cinemas 26 March 2020 When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua […]
[ November 10, 2019; ] Rob Thomas Chip Tooth Tour – A Day on the Green Including special guests Pete Murray, Russell Morris and Emily Wurramara. Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Live Nation, is excited to announce Rob Thomas’ welcome return to Adelaide, performing at A Day On The Green at Leconfield Wines, McLaren Vale on Sunday 10 November 2019. Last in […]
Victoria Square, Kadina. Is this Yorke Peninsula’s best playground? by Katrina Gogel If you find yourself visiting the top of the Yorke Peninsula anytime soon be sure to make a pit stop at the Copper Coast town of Kadina, and visit the wonderful Victoria Square. A green oasis in the heart of town, Victoria Square celebrates the history […]
[ October 17, 2019; ] Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil | In Cinemas 17 October 2019 “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after “Maleficent,” in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora. The film continues to explore the […]
[ July 15, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ] FREE Krispy Kreme Birthday Doughnuts with any purchase of a dozen Krispy Kreme South Australia is proud to be celebrating five years since arriving in South Australia. To celebrate their 5th birthday milestone, customers will receive five specially created limited edition Birthday Cake Batter Doughnuts for free when they purchase any dozen, between Monday 15 July and […]
[ July 11, 2019 to August 5, 2020. ] Giveaways Galore at Dymocks Hyde Park While the pavers are being pulled up and King William Road is becoming the most beautiful street in Adelaide, every day is giveaway day at Dymocks Hyde Park Dymocks at Hyde Park have loads of hurt books and lovely gift items for you, thanks to their wonderful publishers. Just pop in-store […]
[ August 9, 2019; 7:00 am; ] Walk a Mile in My Boots for the Hutt St Centre Go together with friends, families, and colleagues to walk a mile in the boots of a person facing homelessness in South Australia by walking one mile on a cold, winter’s morning.
Hutt St Centre’s Walk a Mile in My Boots event provides South Australians the opportunity […]
[ August 11, 2019; 2:00 pm; ] Karate Kid & Karate Kid II – Cult at the Capri The Karate Kid was released 35 years ago and was an instant commercial success and pop culture phenomenon. It delivered everything from quotable phrases to iconic imagery and inspirational life lessons. Definitely a double to share with the next generation on the big screen, where […]
[ July 26, 2019; July 28, 2019; ] National Tree Day 2019 National Tree Day started has grown into Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event. It’s a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community. Proudly sponsored by Toyota Australia, Tree Day is an opportunity to do something positive for your local environment and […]
[ July 28, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] National Tree Day at Holdfast Bay A free family-friendly event to celebrate National Tree Day will be held in North Brighton on Sunday 28 July 2019.
Connect with nature and help to create a new native butterfly garden.
Plant some butterfly-friendly plants, enjoy some nature play and a BBQ, and take home a free native plant.
[ July 20, 2019; 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] AGSA encourages teen spirit with free event- Neo: Just Move It! The Art Gallery of South Australia’s dedicated teen program returns this Winter for Neo: Just Move It! On the night of Saturday 20 July, teenagers will have exclusive VIP access to the Gallery, including the major exhibition William Kentridge: That which we do not remember. As […]
MJ McInerney Reserve at West Croydon – Review, July 2019 by Carla Caruso Just in time for the winter hols, the new play space at MJ McInerney Reserve in West Croydon has opened – and it’s a corker. Those out north-west, rejoice! The revamped playground offers something for every age range, interest and season, and it’s all FREE […]
[ August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019. ] The Alphabet of Awesome Science: Water! Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where BIG words inspire BIG science. This alphabetical, scientifical duo are thrilled to be teaming up with SA Water for a sleek and slippery water-infused iteration of their award-winning, critically acclaimed cracker of a show. It’s […]
[ September 21, 2019; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] Heywood Park Mini Ninja Playspace Under Construction Cutting-edge technology and a new playground will be installed at Heywood Park thanks to more than $400,000 of Federal and State Government funding. The City of Unley was successful in receiving $150,000 from the State Government’s Fund My Neighbourhood initiative to upgrade the Heywood Park Playspace, based on the support […]
[ July 19, 2019; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Japanese Style Card Making Class for Kids Make cute and cool greeting cards with Origami during the July school holidays. Learn how to make a couple of origami motifs with origami paper and make your own Japanese style cards. The fee includes origami paper, card stocks and other materials for two greeting cards. This class is for […]
Gospo Collective’s Superstar: ‘The Carpenters Story’ – Celebrating 50 years of The Carpenters | Review We recently had the pleasure of experiencing an Adelaide harmonious community choir at its finest. Musical dynamos Charmaine Jones and the famously talented Chong Lim, on the grand piano (best known for his work as Musical Director and Producer for John Farnham, […]
[ May 29, 2020 to June 7, 2020. ] Cirque du Soleil’s KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities touring Adelaide in May & June 2020. Cirque du Soleil will return to Australia from October 2019 with its most acclaimed touring show, KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities. Cirque du Soleil will return to Adelaide and a new venue next year with its most acclaimed touring show, KURIOS™ – […]
[ July 17, 2019; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Kids Disco for Red Nose Day at the Alma Tavern Get the kids ready for a night of dancing, games and fun… and at the same time support a great cause – Red Nose Day.
The Alma Tavern’s upstairs event space will be transformed into the perfect kids disco location on Wednesday 17 July 2019. They will […]
Winter holiday escape to the Grampians in Victoria by Carla Caruso For many, the winter holidays are a good excuse to jet off somewhere warmer like the Gold Coast or Bali. But for something a little different last-minute (and, okay, chillier), have you considered the Grampians, just across the border? A mum friend suggested the Victorian region when […]
AFL Max – A unique Adelaide AFL experience like no other! by Katrina Gogel AFL Max opened its doors for the first time and my six-year-old Auskicker and I went along to experience the fun and excitement. The brainchild of former Crows player James Podsiadly, AFL Max is the nation’s first immersive footy skills and entertainment centre. The […]
Nellie’s Garden, Mitcham Railway Station – Review July 2019 There’s nothing better than stumbling across hidden gems locally. And Nellie’s Garden, alongside the Mitcham Railway Station, is exactly one of those kinds of places… Whether you’re in the area to catch a train or cycling with the kids to the nearby Barrens Reserve playground, it’s worth dropping […]
[ July 6, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ] The Bavarian is taking the stress out of school-holiday dining, with a kids’ eat free menu on offer every day from Saturday 6 July to Sunday 21 July 2019 between 11am and 3pm. The kids’ menu, which entitles one child under 12 to eat for free with a paying adult, features a range of Bavarian classics […]
[ July 4, 2019 to July 13, 2019. July 18, 2019 to July 27, 2019. ] Love Is In The Air for Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical this July as Matt Byrne Media brings the dance classic to Adelaide and Elizabeth. The SA premiere of this scintillating show will play the Arts Theatre from 4 to 13 July and Elizabeth’s Shedley Theatre from 18 to 27 July 2019. Strictly Ballroom tells the story of maverick […]
[ July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019. ] Santa’s Wonderland Christmas in July Offer Santa’s Wonderland will return to the Adelaide Showgrounds from Friday 6 December right through to Christmas Eve in 2019. To celebrate Christmas in July, Santa’s Wonderland are giving you the chance to save on 4 tickets or more during their early bird sale. The Christmas in July special is a way not […]
