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25 Things to Do in Summer in Adelaide | Nature Play SA

[ December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017. ]
25 Things to Do in Summer in Adelaide
Rockpool discoveries, summer fruit harvests, early morning bushwalks, nature boat racing, balmy evenings by the water… get set for an endless summer of outdoor play with Nature Play SA’s list of ‘25 Things to Do in Summer’!
Print a copy for your family, pop it on the fridge, and […]

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Singin In the Rain JR | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

[ February 24, 2017; 7:00 pm; ]
Singing in the Rain | Adelaide Fringe Review
It’s hard to believe that a cast of 10 to 18 year olds have managed to produce a musical production so slick! They certainly have done this under the direction of Theatre Bugs’ Michelle Davy.
Singin in the Rain Jr was an all-singing, dancing, tapping musical with bright costumes […]

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Out of this World | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

[ February 25, 2017; 12:30 pm; ]
Out Of This World | Fringe Review
Set in the cosy Spiegel Zelt Tent, this little show tells the story of three astronauts who embark on a space mission to retrieve space rocks from one of the planets in our solar system.
The story includes tiny little snippets of information about each planet. On their journey, they encounter […]

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Loose Ends | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2017

[ February 24, 2017 5:30 pm to February 27, 2017 5:30 pm. March 1, 2017 5:30 pm to March 5, 2017 5:30 pm. March 8, 2017 5:30 pm to March 13, 2017 5:30 pm. ]
Where headstrong puppets meet wacky contraptions
Read our Play & Go Review of Loose Ends here
The 2013 Adelaide Fringe Award winner (Squaring the Wheel) is back with a new wonderful and magical theatre show full of gadgets and surprises with a touch of Wallace and Gromit and Mr. Bean. Loose Ends takes you to an eccentric place […]

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Fork at Summer Garden Festival | Modbury | 25 Feb 2017

[ February 25, 2017; 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
Summer Garden Festival
Fork on the Road is partnering with the City of Tea Tree Gully for the wonderful Summer Garden Festival on 25 February at Civic Park in Modbury to celebrate the 2017 Adelaide Fringe Festival.

The Summer Garden Festival will be a celebration of art, music, amazing physical feats and South Australian food and beverages.Featuring […]

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Sensory Screenings at Event Cinemas Marion | 22 Jan – 21 May 2017

[ February 26, 2017; 11:00 am; March 26, 2017; 11:00 am; April 30, 2017; 11:00 am; May 21, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Sensory Screenings at Event Cinemas
Sensory Movie Days are an inclusive event for families with special needs.
These movie days include specially presented films with adjusted theatre conditions that better accommodate families and children that have special needs such as those on the Autism spectrum. These altered conditions include dim lighting, lowered sound and volunteers monitoring fire exit […]

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The Magnets: Can You Feel It? | Adelaide Fringe | 17 Feb – 19 Mar 2017

[ February 17, 2017 7:00 pm to February 19, 2017 7:00 pm. February 21, 2017 7:00 pm to February 26, 2017 7:00 pm. February 28, 2017 7:00 pm to March 5, 2017 7:00 pm. March 5, 2017; 4:00 pm; March 7, 2017 7:00 pm to March 12, 2017 7:00 pm. March 12, 2017; 4:00 pm; March 14, 2017 7:00 pm to March 19, 2017 7:00 pm. ]

Harmonising favourites The Magnets return to Adelaide Fringe and The Garden Of Unearthly Delights

Redefining the boundaries of a cappella music, UK six-piece vocal outfit The Magnets are returning to Adelaide for their fourth season, with a sensational new line-up – the cream of their crop – to present to Fringe audiences some of the hottest vocal […]

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Digital Walls: Lumifonica | Adelaide Fringe | 17 – 19 Feb 2017

[ February 17, 2017 8:30 pm to February 19, 2017 8:30 pm. ]

The Elder hall facade will be filled with animated light and music, through ingenious interactivity as a playful, young, bold and curious audience take their turn to control the building and become virtuosos of light and sound.
This free nightly event combines colourful projection mapping with custom made audiovisual synthesis, so that the architecture can be […]

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Garden of Unearthly Delights | 16 Feb – 19 Mar 2017

[ February 16, 2017 to March 19, 2017. ]

The Garden of Unearthly Delights
The Garden of Unearthly Delights is the most spectacular Adelaide Fringe venue that plays host to a myriad of entertainment for the whole family. Over the past fourteen years, The Garden of Unearthly Delights has established itself as one of the most innovative and dynamic festival precincts in Australia, attracting more […]

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Veolia Hot Pink Truck Launch in Support of the McGrath Foundation | 24 Feb 2017

[ February 24, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]
Does your little person love trucks? For a gold coin donation, kids big and small can get up close and experience a hot pink garbage truck in support of the McGrath Foundation.
The McGrath Foundation’s mission is to raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses and increase breast health understanding and awareness.
Veolia are hoping the […]

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The Port Rocks | 26 Feb 2017

[ February 26, 2017; ]
A regular Fringe event since 2010, The Port Rocks is back. Get your retro groove on, dress 50’s style and stroll around the Port’s Heritage Pubs and venues or drive your classic car to the Show n’ Shine. Live Music Line up in Port Adelaide Heritage Pubs.
Dress to impress in your Sunday best and step […]

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Children are Stinky | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2017

[ February 17, 2017 2:30 pm to February 19, 2017 2:30 pm. February 23, 2017 2:30 pm to February 26, 2017 2:30 pm. March 2, 2017 2:30 pm to March 5, 2017 2:30 pm. March 16, 2017 2:30 pm to March 19, 2017 2:30 pm. ]
Children are Stinky at the Adelaide Fringe
Children are Stinky is an exciting, award-winning children’s comedy by Circus Trick Tease. Recently returning from a dream run at the Edinburgh Fringe with five star reviews, sold out shows and the coveted “Children’s Choice Award”, this show has been captivating adults and children alike.
Expect daredevil stunts, incredible acrobatics, […]

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Summer Garden Festival | City of Tea Tree Gully | 25 Feb 2017

[ February 25, 2017; 3:00 pm; ]
Celebrate the 2017 Adelaide Fringe Festival in the beautiful surrounds of Civic Park
Immerse yourself in a day of art, culture, entertainment and gastronomic greatness. The Summer Garden Festival will be a celebration of art, music, amazing physical feats and South Australian food and beverages.

Featuring Fork on the Road food trucks, vans, pop-ups, carts and bikes […]

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Rock Orchestra Under the Stars | Adelaide Fringe | 24 Feb & 17 Mar 2017

[ February 24, 2017; 7:30 pm; March 17, 2017; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
This concert is an ensemble of musicians from both rock and classical genres. A 15-piece band will perform timeless classics of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, right through to recent hits. Come and hear your favourite songs as you know them.
This is a night that suits all ages and tastes. This performance will take place at the […]

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Big Sunday Kids Fun Run | Adelaide | 19 Feb 2017

[ February 19, 2017; 1:00 pm; ]
Big Sunday Fun Run
Big Sunday – bringing ordinary, everyday people together to contribute to our community.
Big Sunday is made up of ordinary, everyday people combining together to contribute back to those in our community who are struggling to survive, are marginalised through isolation, poverty, disability or sickness. Big Sunday acts to provide hope to hopeless […]

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Adelaide’s Biggest Morning Dance Party | At First Light | 17 Feb 2017

[ February 17, 2017; 6:30 am to 9:00 am. ]
At First Light – Adelaide’s Biggest Morning Dance Party
Set your alarm clocks, get your spandex ready and get involved in the newest health craze to come out of NYC… now coming to Victoria Square!
At First Light is hosting Adelaide’s Biggest Morning Dance Party on Friday 17 February 2017 from 6.30am – 9am in Victoria Square!

Help start […]

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Snorkel Hallett Cove Reef | 18 Feb 2017

[ February 18, 2017; ]
Snorkel Hallett Cove Reef
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Hallett Cove Beach reef to celebrate Hallett Cove CP being Park of the Month.
The reef is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life. Snorkel tours are taken at (or close to) low tide when there is little […]

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80’s Kids Disco | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2017

[ February 18, 2017 12:00 pm to February 19, 2017 12:00 pm. February 25, 2017 12:00 pm to February 26, 2017 12:00 pm. March 4, 2017 12:00 pm to March 5, 2017 12:00 pm. March 11, 2017 12:00 pm to March 13, 2017 12:00 pm. March 18, 2017 12:00 pm to March 19, 2017 12:00 pm. ]

Dance to your favourite 80’s hits without leaving the kids at home – because boys and girls just want to have fun too! Join 80’s DJ wizard Peter Baecker with his wild costumes and awesome tunes, bursting with more energy than 99 Luftballoons! Get ready to raise the roof with your kids at the Royal […]

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Brat Kids Carnival | Royal Croquet Club | Adelaide Fringe | 26 Feb & 5 Mar 2017

[ February 26, 2017; 2:00 pm; March 5, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]
Brat Kids Carnival
At Royal Croquet Club | Presented by Briefs Factory
From the creators of the very grown-up show BRIEFS comes a show made especially for little, creative, music-loving, adventuring kids. A show that talks up and shows off circus skills turns out to be one big party for little people and their families. With trapeze, juggling, high-up […]

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Boomstars & Supercat | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Feb & Mar 2017

[ February 19, 2017; 1:00 pm; February 26, 2017; 1:00 pm; March 11, 2017; 1:00 pm; March 12, 2017; 1:00 pm; March 13, 2017; 1:00 pm; March 19, 2017; 1:00 pm; ]
Adelaide Fringe has something for everyone!
Boomstars & Supercat is at The Garden of Unearthly Delights for the Adelaide Fringe 2017!
An action packed interactive show! Hector the Lion shows-off his newly found SUPER-POWERS to convince BOOMSTARS he should be titled SUPERCAT, bringing some tricky moves and funny loveable moments as he grows from meek to brave. […]

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An Afternoon Botanical | Adelaide Botanic Gardens | 12 Feb 2017

[ February 12, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]
Join the world-renowned Band of the SA Police as it presents a FREE family concert of light classics and well-known songs.
Bring your picnic rug and baskets and enjoy the beauty of the garden in summer while experiencing sweet, sweet music!

The Band of South Australia Police offers musical support at police and community events. Your ears will […]

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Stage Sparks | Carclew | 14 Feb – 13 Apr 2017

[ February 14, 2017; 4:00 pm; February 15, 2017; 4:00 pm; February 16, 2017; 5:00 pm; March 21, 2017; 4:00 pm; March 23, 2017; 4:00 pm; ]
Stage Sparks
Looking for something active and super fun for your 5-12 year old to do after school? Stage Sparks is back in term one, 2017 offering FREE performance workshops across the City of Onkaparinga.
Term one workshops include DANCE, THEATRE and CIRCUS! Ignite your child’s creative side with this lively introduction to the performing arts. This […]

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A Personal Journey into the World of the Brain: Shaping the Mind | Barbara Arrowsmith-Young | 21 Feb 2017

[ February 21, 2017; 7:30 pm; ]

A Personal Journey into the World of the Brain: Shaping the Mind

This event/presentation will be of particular interest to anyone who wants to understand more about how our brains shape us and how we can shape our brains. This is ideal for parents and grandparents who have a child or know of a child with […]

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MAC Adelaide Lightning vs Melbourne Boomers | 10 Feb 2017

[ February 10, 2017; 7:00 pm; ]
This Friday is the last home game of the season for Adelaide Lightning and they want to finish off with a BANG!
Come down to Titanium Security Arena and cheer on the girls as they aim to cap off their last regular home season game with a WIN!

Come early for the blackout intro, free giveaways including Motor Accident […]

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Bike Education Courses | Adelaide City Council | 15 & 19 Feb 2017

[ February 15, 2017; 5:30 pm; February 19, 2017; 9:30 am; ]
Free bike education courses
Get on your bike and ‘Beat the Jam’ with a FREE bike education session.
With Clipsal lane restrictions and road closures beginning from 15 February until 10 March, delays are expected and if you’ve been thinking about saving time and riding your bike to work because of traffic congestion, now would be a […]

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120th Angaston Show | 25 Feb 2017

[ February 25, 2017; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
120th Angaston Show
Go along and be part of the Angaston Country Show
The 2017 Angaston Show will feature some old fashioned fun and activities and celebrate 120 years of Country Shows.

There’ll be food and entertainment all day, and horses in action from 2pm Friday to 2pm Sunday. Enjoy lots of free attractions for the children and young at […]

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Food Drive February | Puddle Jumpers | Feb 2017

[ February 8, 2017 to February 28, 2017. ]  

Food Drive February – Puddle Jumpers
This Food Drive Feb Puddle Jumpers are asking you to “Show them your cans” literally collect canned food and bring it in – they’d love to create  a whole can wall – they’re aiming for 1000 cans at the end of the month!
Puddle Jumpers are committed to supporting underprivileged children. Food donations will go […]

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Ended: Win Tickets to Arrr We There Yet? | Feb & Mar 2017

[ February 6, 2017; 10:00 pm; ]
Arrr We There Yet?
Swashbuckling Adventure Sails Into Adelaide Fringe
Runner up for Best Children’s Event at FringeWorld Perth 2016 and Brighton Fringe (UK) 2016, Arrr We There Yet? is a pirate themed family fun show of circus tricks, old school slapstick jokes and acrobatic mayhem as three pirates set out on a quest to find hidden treasure.
These friendly […]

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Ended: WIN Tickets to The I Hate Children Children’s Show | Fringe | Feb 2017

[ February 7, 2017; 10:00 pm; ]
“Child Hating” Magician Returns to Fringe With World Famous Children’s Show
The world’s meanest award-winning magician Paul Dabek returns to the Adelaide Fringe after last year’s sell-out run with the children’s magical comedy show “The I Hate Children, Children’s Show,” which will be performed weekends at the Speakeasy, Gluttony.

This hilarious magic show is for the whole […]

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FoRT | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2017

[ February 25, 2017; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. February 26, 2017; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. March 4, 2017; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. March 5, 2017; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ]
FoRT at the Adelaide Fringe
FoRT is full of ridiculous clowning, spectacular acrobatics and the creative genius of kids. The kind that turns lounge rooms into volcanos, trees into castles and boxes into racing cars.
Presented by award wining company “Asking For Trouble” (Best Show for a Primary Audience-Melbourne Fringe/Drama Victoria) this delightful show celebrates play and […]

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