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Lollipop Markets | Morphettville | May, Aug & Nov 2017

[ May 21, 2017; August 20, 2017; November 26, 2017; ]  

Lollipop Markets – Baby & Kids Market
Lollipop Markets is a highly reputable, established market which has been helping work-at-home mums and dads and small businesses showcase their goodies for 6 years.
The Lollipop Market showcases unique, boutique and handmade, or of limited supply items for expecting parents, babies and children. The market is held regularly at […]

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SteamRanger | Railway Journeys | May-Nov 2017

[ May 10, 2017; May 14, 2017; May 17, 2017; May 21, 2017; May 24, 2017; May 28, 2017; May 31, 2017; June 4, 2017; June 11, 2017; June 18, 2017; June 25, 2017; July 2, 2017; July 9, 2017; July 16, 2017; July 23, 2017; August 6, 2017; August 20, 2017; August 27, 2017; September 3, 2017; September 10, 2017; September 17, 2017; September 24, 2017; October 1, 2017; October 15, 2017; October 22, 2017; November 5, 2017; November 12, 2017; November 19, 2017; ]
SteamRanger Train Journeys in South Australia
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist […]

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Walk for Love | Mary Potter Hospice | 21 May 2017

[ May 21, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
Walk for Love
Walk for Love is a community event that gives you, your family and friends the opportunity to come together to remember, celebrate and honour your loved ones.
If this is your first walk – we welcome you and if your bereavement is recent our heart goes out to you. We hope you will feel […]

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Government House Open Day | DreamBIG – Big Family Weekend | 21 May 2017

[ May 21, 2017; ]
Government House will be open on Sunday 21 May 2017 as part of DreamBIG – BIG Family Weekend.
You are invited to Government House Open Day, on the Sunday of the Big Family Weekend. Learn about the current workings of the house from Government House volunteers, explore the gardens, join in a circus workshop or enjoy […]

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The Retro Lens | Vintage Photography Day | 21 May 2017

[ May 21, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
Visit the South Australian Maritime Museum on Sunday 21 May and discover the lost art of vintage photography – the way our world was captured before the advent of the smartphone. 
On offer as part of South Australia’s History Festival, this unique family day is jam-packed with all things analogue―vintage studio sets and free photo booths, […]

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National Families Week | 15-21 May 2017

[ May 15, 2017 to May 21, 2017. ]
National Families Week is Australia’s annual celebration of families.
National Families Week is a time to celebrate with your family, make contact with your extended family and friends, and share in the enjoyment of family activities within the wider community. It is a time to celebrate the meaning of family and to make the most of […]

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Penola & Coonawarra Arts Festival | 18-21 May 2017

[ May 18, 2017 to May 21, 2017. ]
The award winning Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival will be celebrating it’s 26th year in 2017.
The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival is made up of live performances, workshops, competitions, exhibitions, family art activities, Coonawarra wineries and local food producers.  2017 will see the festival attract major events and exhibitions appealing to a broad audience making it one […]

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Bring It On The Musical | 12 – 21 May 2017

[ May 12, 2017 to May 14, 2017. May 17, 2017 to May 21, 2017. ]
Bring It On The Musical
Dust off your pom poms and join in for some cheer-tastic fun!
Set against the backdrop of the cut-throat world of cheerleading, high school politics, and budding romances, the high flying, high energy Bring It On – The Musical, brought to you by Pelican Productions is set to blow Adelaide audiences away for eight shows […]

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RSPCA Million Paws Walk | 21 May 2017

[ May 21, 2017; ]
The RSPCA’s biggest family friendly fundraising event is back!
On Sunday 21 May 2017, walk to fight animal cruelty at the annual Million Paws Walk event. In South Australia this year the walk will take place in seven different locations across the state.

Register yourself, friends and family to take part in the biggest dog walk in […]

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South Australia’s History Festival | 1-31 May 2017

[ May 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017. ]
South Australia’s History Festival is happening again in 2017!
The History Festival is all about South Australian history. From 1 to 31 May, thousands of people will explore our history through events which range from walks to websites, talks to tours, and exhibitions to special events. Have you ever wanted to see inside Glenside Hospital’s infamous […]

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mickey and the roadster racers

Mickey and the Roadster Racers | Limited Sessions! | Event Cinemas Marion | 14 – 31 May 2017

[ May 14, 2017; 11:00 am; May 18, 2017 10:30 am to May 21, 2017 10:30 am. May 23, 2017 10:30 am to May 24, 2017 10:30 am. ]
Disney Jr at the Movies: Mickey and the Roadster Racers
Event Cinemas Marion is screening limited sessions of Mickey and the Roadster Racers from the 14 – 31 May 2017!
Mickey and the Roadster Racers is an action-packed adventure show for kids aged 2-6 starring Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy and Donald. Each have their own personalised […]

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The Color Run Adelaide Dream Tour | 21 May 2017

[ May 21, 2017; 9:00 am; ]
The Color Run Adelaide Dream Tour
Dream big Adelaide! Join in at the start line to be transported through a whimsical fog Dream Tunnel as you take your first steps towards making dreams a reality.
The Color Run returns this year as the Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Sportsgirl where a world is created where anything […]

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Big Family Weekend

Big Family Weekend at the DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20-21 May 2017

[ May 20, 2017 to May 21, 2017. ]
Big Family Weekend
A joyous, fun, BIG inclusive event that will span many and varied locations along North Terrace and a few to the side. DreamBIG Children’s Festival Big Family Weekend is a trail of art and wonder for children and their families over two days with shows, workshops, activities, exhibitions, eating, making, watching, laughing, thinking, chatting, questioning, dancing, singing and performances. There really is something […]

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Something on Saturday 2017 | Apr to Aug 2017

[ April 23, 2017; April 29, 2017; May 6, 2017; May 13, 2017; May 18, 2017 to May 21, 2017. May 24, 2017 to May 27, 2017. June 3, 2017; June 10, 2017; June 18, 2017; June 24, 2017; June 30, 2017 to July 1, 2017. July 8, 2017; July 15, 2017; July 22, 2017; July 29, 2017; August 12, 2017; August 19, 2017; August 24, 2017 to September 3, 2017. ]
Hip Hip Hooray! Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates 40 years of SOMETHING ON SATURDAY – inspiring arts experiences for children across the state.
One of our favourite programs, Something on Saturday, is back for another fun-filled year with the best entertainment for children aged 0 – 10 years from 23 April – 26 August 2017. This year’s […]

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Birdwood Farm Day | 21 May 2017

[ May 21, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Birdwood Primary School proudly presents the 43rd annual Birdwood Farm Day
Crisp autumn air, the smell of woodsmoke from campfires, freshly baked damper & billy tea, tractors & ponies carting happy kids around, the sound of a tug-o-war or sack race, treasure hunting in the bric a brac, gumboots & hot soup … all surrounded by […]

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McNirt Hates Dirt | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 & 21 May 2017

[ May 20, 2017; 10:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm; May 21, 2017; 10:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm; ]
McNirt Hates Dirt – DreamBIG Children’s Festival
McNirt Hates Dirt is a thoughtful journey, full of wonder and worms, music and mud: an eccentric experience with an organic twist!
Staged in an earth inspired tent at the Adelaide Botanic Garden, McNirt Hates Dirt provides an intimate, unique theatrical experience in the round.

Designed to actively involve the audience […]

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Matilda the Musical | 21 May – 9 Jul 2017

[ May 21, 2017 7:30 pm to July 9, 2017 7:30 pm. ]

Matilda The Musical
Presented by The Royal Shakespeare Company, Louise Withers, Michael Coppel and Michael Watt

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with […]

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Mr Stink | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 & 21 May 2017

[ May 20, 2017; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; 3:30 pm; May 21, 2017; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; ]
Mr Stink
The team behind The 13-, 26-, and 52-Storey Treehouses live on stage returns with this touching, twisted, hilarious, and very smelly tale… hold on to your nose!
It all starts when Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Sure he smells a bit, but he’s […]

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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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Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend | 19 – 22 May 2017

[ May 19, 2017 to May 22, 2017. ]
Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend returns in May
The highly anticipated Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend is set to return to the picturesque Clare Valley on Friday 19 to Monday 22 May 2017. As the longest running event of its kind in Australia, the weekend is a major drawcard on the South Australian calendar, celebrating the Clare Valley’s […]

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Play: Objects of Play from the State Library of South Australia’s Collections | 10 Feb – 28 May 2017

[ February 10, 2017 to May 28, 2017. ]
Play: Objects of Play from the State Library of South Australia’s Collections
A delightful exhibition which explores the history of play through toys, games and stories from the unique collections of the State Library of South Australia.
Discover aspects of play including music, theatre, outdoor activity, militaria toys, children’s clubs, Aboriginal childhood, science fiction, universal toys used […]

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Open Day | Fort Glanville Conservation Park | 3rd Sundays Sep to May

[ October 17, 2016; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. November 20, 2016; 1:00 pm; December 18, 2016; 1:00 pm; January 15, 2017; 1:00 pm; February 19, 2017; 1:00 pm; March 19, 2017; 1:00 pm; April 16, 2017; 1:00 pm; May 21, 2017; 1:00 pm; ]
Fort Glanville Conservation Park
Fort Glanville Conservation Park is one of South Australia’s most important heritage sites. It is the premier site in the state, and possibly Australia, for showcasing colonial era defences and fortifications. The fort is largely intact and in original condition and considered one of the best preserved early colonial forts in Australia. It […]

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DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 18 – 27 May 2017

[ May 18, 2017 to May 27, 2017. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2017
The 2017 DreamBIG Children’s Festival is bursting with shows, events, activities, workshops and more that promise to entertain and inspire as well as educate and motivate young South Australian minds.
The Festival runs from 18 to 27 May 2017, and kicks off with a spectacular opening event that is fast becoming a festival […]

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