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The Nappy Collective | 1 to 15 May 2015 | 16 to 30 October 2015

[ May 1, 2015 to May 15, 2015. October 16, 2015 to October 30, 2015. ]
The Nappy Collective encourages families to search out that handful of leftover, outgrown nappies we all seem to end up with and donate them to families in crisis or in need.
Over a two week period in May and October, families can drop these clean, disposable nappies to their nearest collection point. The Nappy Collective will […]

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World Laughter Day | Free Family Event | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; ]
It’s no joke that daily laughter is the best way to release stress and keep healthy.
World Laughter Day 2015 will be celebrated at Rymill Park on Sunday May 3rd with a focus on fun and wellness.  Join in the fun with laughter yoga groups and community group demonstrations.  Just ten to fifteen minutes of laughter […]

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Pick a Pink Lady Weekend | Lenswood | 2 & 3 May 2015

[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. ]
Apple & Pear Growers Association of South Australia invite you to join them for Pick a Pink Lady Weekend in Lenswood on the first weekend in May 2015.
Visit premium apple orchards, meet the growers, discover how fruit is produced in the delightful Adelaide Hills, pick some Pink Lady apples right off the tree, learn about […]

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DreamWorks 20th Anniversary Film Festival | May 2015

[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. May 9, 2015 to May 10, 2015. May 16, 2015 to May 17, 2015. May 23, 2015 to May 24, 2015. ]
DreamWorks 20th Anniversary Film Festival
To celebrate 20 years of laughter, HOYTS presents the DreamWorks 20th Anniversary Film Festival every weekend throughout May screening four of DreamWorks animated classics.
All tickets are just $9* each or you can purchase a DreamWorks Super ticket to see all four movies for just $20^!  The Super ticket deal is only […]

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Australian Alpaca Week | 2-10 May 2015

[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. May 9, 2015 to May 10, 2015. ]
Australian Alpaca Week 2015
This Autumn, families around the country 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 fleece alpacas wear so well.
Did you know that alpacas usually give birth in the middle of the […]

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South Australia Police Museum Open Day | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; ]
South Australia Police Museum Open Day
In conjunction with the ‘About Time History Festival’, the South Australian Police History Museum will open its doors to the public between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 3 May 2015.
The SA Police Museum is the largest Police Museum in Australia and features a cold case display, a crime scene to […]

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Belair National Park Open Day & Grey Box Day| 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; ]

Belair National Park Open Day

Sunday 3 May 2015  |  10am-4pm
Upper Sturt Rd, Belair – Meet at Gums Oval, inside the park.

children’s activities
guided walks with Friends of Belair National Park
orienteering with Onkaparinga Hills Orienteering Club
guided bike rides and obstacle course with the South Australian Mountain Bike Association
free tennis and basketball court hire
nature education activities
guided tours of […]

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Lynley Dodd – A Retrospective Exhibition | Review | 29 Mar to 14 Jun 2015

[ March 29, 2015 10:00 am to June 14, 2015 10:00 am. ]

The Lynley Dodd: A Retrospective exhibition is part of the Come Out Children’s Festival presented by Adelaide Festival Centre and the State Library of South Australia.

Dodd’s bouncy rhyme and lively illustrations make her stories much-loved by readers of all ages. In 1983, Dodd produced the first of the series of books on the infamous Hairy […]

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Get to Know Your National Parks | Free Discovery Days | 15 April – 31 May 2015

[ April 15, 2015; April 21, 2015; May 3, 2015; May 24, 2015; May 31, 2015; ]
National Park Discovery Days  |  15 April 2015 until 31 May 2015
Have you always wanted to go to get closer to nature but didn’t know where to start?

The Adelaide area has more than 30 national parks, including recreation and conservation parks. From Aldinga Sands in the south to Para Wirra in the north, each park […]

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SciWorld Sunday and Playford Health Expo | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
SciWorld Sunday and Playford Health Expo
Double the fun with SciWorld Sunday and Playford Health Expo on Sunday 3 May 2015 at the Playford Civic Centre and Grenville Community Connections Hub.
SciWorld Sunday
Join the City of Playford for the 11th annual Sciworld Sunday, a free family fun day with science activities for the whole family.

The activities include:

brand […]

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Beach Clean-Up & Dive Against Debris | Glenelg | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; 10:30 am; ]
Beach Clean-up and Dive Against Debris at Glenelg
On Sunday May 3rd Sea Shepherd Adelaide will be conducting a clean up of Glenelg beach, while Divers Delight are organising a dive to recover debris from under the jetty and along the coast.
Families are invited to come for a walk along the beach and help clean up […]

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Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
JAFA’s Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival is the biggest Japan festival in Adelaide with a history going back 20 years.
The day is filled with Japan-related performances, exhibitions, stalls and plenty of Japanese food. There will be Martial Arts demonstrations and musical acts along with activities and displays including:

Origami & Calligraphy
Giant Karuta – Japanese […]

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Gumeracha Medieval Fair | 2 & 3 May 2015

[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. ]
The ninth annual Gumeracha Medieval Fair will be held on the 2nd & 3rd of May 2015 in Gumeracha’s Federation Park.
Once again there will be two days of fun and excitement with a medieval theme.  The village encapsulates what life was like in medieval times, as the Spinners, herbalists, Basket-makers, Calligraphers, Costumiers, the Cooper and […]

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Behind The Scenes | National Railway Museum | 2 & 3 May 2015

[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. ]  

Behind the Scenes at the National Railway Museum
Come along for a special look behind the scenes at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide on Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May 2015.
Special Carriages open, with guides for inspection, include Allambi, Onkaparinga, Dynamometer, BE42 and diesel loco 900 cabin, plus the Woodville signal cabin and […]

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