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Adelaide Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt | 2019 & 2020

[ December 1, 2018 to January 20, 2020. ]

Adelaide Scavenger Hunt
Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience the city like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace.

Tourist, local, or new to Adelaide, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can […]

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Adelaide School Holiday Activities

Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Shop & Play | Dec 2019 – Jan 2020

[ January 1, 2019 to January 27, 2020. ]

Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Summer 2019/20
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas for the December & January School Holidays.
South Australian Summer School Holidays: Saturday 14 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020
Summer is the perfect time to get the kids out and about during the school holidays with an extended break and […]

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Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | School Holiday Workshops & Tastings | Dec 2019 – Jan 2020

[ December 1, 2018 to January 27, 2020. ]
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
These school holidays at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, kids can participate in chocolate workshops and a pairing experience.
Junior workshops 

Christmas Themed | Monday- Friday, 10.30am | Cost $38pp | 45min session | Bookings essential.

Choc- o-block Decorating

Monday- Friday, 1.30pm | Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am & 1.30pm | Cost: – $20pp | 30min […]

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The Big Wedgie | Inflatable Waterslide Park | West Beach & Elizabeth | 23 Nov 2019 – 9 Feb 2020

[ December 1, 2018 to December 24, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie in Adelaide Open All Summer School Holidays
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides at TWO locations this summer – West Beach Parks opens Saturday 23 November and Elizabeth opens 7 December 2019.  
Standing at a whopping 18.2 meters tall and 82 meters long with a thrilling 55-degree slope, […]

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Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy | Kay Brothers Winery and Cellar Door | 2 Apr – 21 Jul 2019

[ April 2, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ]
Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy
As part of this month’s History Festival, Kay Brothers are opening up their personal library. An exhibition called, “Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy” will be a showcase of their children’s book collection.
With a collection spanning 170 years and 5 generations of children’s books, this exhibition will give visitors the opportunity to marvel at […]

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David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Dive VR | South Australian Museum | 1 Mar – 14 Jul 2019

[ March 1, 2019 to July 14, 2019. ]
Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Dive VR is an award-winning fully immersive virtual reality experience produced by Alchemy VR.
In 360 video virtual reality, dive deep beneath the waves on the Great Barrier Reef, sitting next to your guide, David Attenborough.  Taking you through vibrant corals, darting fish and […]

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Family Fun Day | South Australian Aviation Museum | 28 Apr 2019

[ April 28, 2019; ]
Enjoy a Family Fun Day at the South Australian Aviation Museum
The South Australian Aviation Museum is hosting a family fun day with lots of activities for all ages to enjoy.

Highlights on the day include:

4 aircraft engines running
8 aircraft cockpits to sit in, including the P3 Orion Cockpit
501st Legion characters
Lenco Armoured Vehicle
[…]

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Phil Cummings - Danny

Phil Cummings: Stories Behind the Books | Exhibition at the State Library of SA | 18 Apr – 29 Sep 2019

[ April 18, 2019 to September 29, 2019. ]
Phil Cummings: Stories Behind the Books
This FREE interactive exhibition takes you into the creative mind of award-winning South Australian author Phil Cummings.
Editor’s Note: Due to popular demand, the Phil Cummings: Stories Behind the Books exhibition has now been extended to Sunday 29 September 2019 (previously was running until 21 July 2019).
From his first book, Goodness […]

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Dirty Weekend 2019

Dirty Weekend | Bike SA 24hr Mountain Bike Challenge | Cudlee Creek Forest | 27 & 28 Apr 2019

[ April 27, 2019; April 28, 2019; ]
Dirty Weekend 2019
An epic adventure and fun along South Australia’s finest MTB trails.
Dirty Weekend is South Australia’s only 24-hour mountain bike challenge, held at the Cudlee Creek Forest. There are 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options to suit everyone. There is a 12 hour and 6 hour Youth Team category for riders aged […]

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Adelaide School Holidays – Family Fun & Entertainment | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 not-so-well-known […]

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april school holiday 2018

Adelaide School Holidays – Animal Adventures | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 not-so-well-known […]

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Adelaide School Holidays – Shop & Play | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 not-so-well-known […]

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april school holiday 2018

Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Active Sport & Recreation | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 not-so-well-known […]

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Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Educational & Creative Fun | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 not-so-well-known […]

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All New Adelaide Gaol Escape Trail | Thebarton | 13-28 Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
All New Adelaide Gaol Escape Trail
Back by popular demand during the April School Holidays, the Adelaide Gaol has developed a new Escape Trail that will have you scratching your head for hours.
New clues, new locations and a whole new challenge. Will you be able to crack the code and escape the gaol?

Adelaide Gaol will be […]

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Floatfest | Goolwa | 28 Apr 2019

[ April 28, 2019; ]
Floatfest 2019
The purpose of Floatfest is the education surrounding water safety in any setting but particularly on the Murray River.
Water safety is paramount both for communities, migrants and international visitors to the river. Additionally the Floatfest team focus on the educational elements of healthy and active lifestyles, community inclusion, and the education of the environment […]

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Miniature Steam Train Day | Fundraiser for St. Helen’s Park Kindergarten | 28 Apr 2019

[ April 28, 2019; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Miniature Steam Train Day at Railway Park in Prospect
A wonderful day of unlimited train rides to help raise money for new equipment at St. Helen’s Park Kindergarten.
Closed shoes must be worn on the train ride. A BBQ and soft drinks, coffee & tea will be available on the day. Plus there will be a cake […]

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Indofest Adelaide | Free Family Fun Day | 28 Apr 2019

[ April 28, 2019; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Indofest-Adelaide | Sunday 28 April 2019
Indofest is a family festival to celebrate all things Indonesian in the heart of the city of Adelaide.
It will showcase the best of traditional and contemporary Indonesian art, music, food and culture.
The local Indonesian community has been bringing the cuisine and culture of one of Australia’s closest and most important […]

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Art on Parade | Norwood | 1-30 Apr 2019

[ April 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019. ]
Art on Parade 2019
Spark your creativity and explore and draw out the imagination of the community.
Art on Parade is a self-guided trail where you will discover an exciting selection of sculptures, paintings, drawings and photographic works on display in retail and commercial businesses along The Parade, Norwood.

The 2019 Art on Parade event provides an opportunity […]

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Adelaide Thunderbirds

Adelaide Thunderbirds Home Games | Apr – Aug 2019

[ April 28, 2019; May 11, 2019; May 26, 2019; June 23, 2019; August 4, 2019; August 18, 2019; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds | 2019 Season Home Games
Be there as your Adelaide Thunderbirds take to the court in the world’s best national netball competition – Suncorp Super Netball.
Lead by head coach Tania Obst, the 2019 Adelaide Thunderbirds roster features exciting South Australian local talent complemented by international calibre players. Tickets are now on sale for all […]

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april school holiday 2018

Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Best Ideas for April School Holidays | Autumn 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn April 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 […]

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South Australia’s History Festival | 27 Apr – 31 May 2019

[ April 27, 2019 to May 31, 2019. ]
South Australia’s 2019 History Festival
The History Festival is all about South Australian history. From April 27 to May 31, thousands of people will explore our state’s 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 Z Ward? Or […]

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Barossa Vintage Festival

Barossa Vintage Festival | 24-28 Apr 2019

[ April 24, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Barossa Vintage Festival
Join the Barossa community for a celebration of the region’s wine, food, culture and heritage at the historic Barossa Vintage Festival.
Choose from over 90 events that showcase the abundance of the region and it’s renowned wine and food culture. There’s plenty of family friendly events as well as long table lunches, masterclasses and […]

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Sand Sculptures – The Jungle Book | New Location – Port Adelaide | 13-28 Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Sand Sculptures return to Adelaide with ‘The Jungle Book in Sand’ re-homed undercover to the Flour Shed at Harts Mill in Port Adelaide.
During the April School Holidays, over 450 tonnes of sand will be transformed into all of your favourite Jungle Book characters; with 10 sculptors from around the globe having worked for over 1,000 […]

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FREE School Holiday Sports Program | City of Charles Sturt | 13-28 Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
FREE School Holiday Sports – City of Charles Sturt
The City of Charles Sturt is inviting all children aged 2 – 17 years to try a new sport and get involved in the FREE School Holiday Sports Program.
The program will be held during the April school holidays from 13 to 28 April 2019.

Be sure to book in […]

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something on saturday 2019

Something on Saturday 2019 | Adelaide Festival Centre | Jan – Nov 2019

[ February 10, 2019; March 14, 2019 to March 17, 2019. April 23, 2019 to April 28, 2019. May 4, 2019; May 11, 2019; May 22, 2019 to June 1, 2019. May 25, 2019 to May 26, 2019. June 1, 2019; June 29, 2019; ]
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday Fun for Families
For over 40 years, Something on Saturday has enchanted thousands of children with memorable live performances and craft workshops during the winter months.
In 2019, this family favourite will become an annual program of carefully curated events especially for young people. From performances to exhibitions and hands on […]

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central market 150 years

Adelaide Central Market 150 Years of People & Produce Exhibition | State Library of SA | 25 Jan – 28 Apr 2019

[ January 25, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
150 Years of People and Produce Exhibition
The Adelaide Central Market is thrilled to be opening a free public exhibition celebrating its 150th birthday.
The iconic exhibition will open on Friday 25 January 2019, and be on display until Sunday 28 April 2019 at the Treasures Wall, State Library of South Australia. The free exhibition, in partnership […]

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Penfield Park Railway Open Days & Twilight Rides | Edinburgh | 2018-2019

[ November 10, 2018; November 25, 2018; December 8, 2018; January 12, 2019; January 27, 2019; February 9, 2019; February 24, 2019; March 9, 2019; March 31, 2019; April 28, 2019; May 26, 2019; June 30, 2019; ]
Penfield Park Railway Open Days & Twilight Rides
The Penfield Model Engineers Society (P.M.E.S) was formed with the primary aim of promoting the art of model and experimental engineering. Penfield Park Railway holds open days on the last Sunday of each month, January to November between noon and 4:30pm. Also, on the second Saturday during October, November, […]

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Stirling Laneways Market | Sep 2018 – Apr 2019

[ September 23, 2018; October 28, 2018; November 25, 2018; December 16, 2018; January 27, 2019; February 24, 2019; March 24, 2019; April 28, 2019; ]
Stirling Laneways is more than a market. Each event celebrates a different fun theme. Feel free to dress up and join in, or simply come along to watch and enjoy the Laneways spectacle!
Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets of Stirling to discover a convergence of artists and entertainers, pop-up stalls and local traders opening up […]

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