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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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Community Fete | Backpacks 4 SA Kids | 26 May 2019

[ May 26, 2019; 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ]
Community Fete Fundraiser supporting Backpacks 4 SA Kids
This community fete will feature a car boot sale with items on offer such as new and used toys, books, games and clothes. Plus there will also be cakes, a sausage sizzle, face painting, hair braiding and henna.

Help raise funds for Backpacks 4 SA Kids, whose goal is […]

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Family Fun Day | Goodstart Early Learning Blair Athol | 25 May 2019

[ May 25, 2019; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Family Fun Day celebrating the opening of Goodstart Blair Athol.
There will be loads of free children’s activities at the Family Fun Day celebrating the opening of Goodstart Blair Athol on Saturday 25 May 2019.
Cool 4 Kids will be on hand to deliver an interactive music concert and there will be singing, live guitar, action and […]

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Obi’s 4th Birthday Party | Adelaide Zoo | 25 May 2019

[ May 25, 2019; ]
Obi the pygmy hippo is turning four years old and you’re invited to his birthday bash.
Plan a day at Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 25 May and watch Obi enjoy a delicious cake filled with his favourite fruits and vegetables to celebrate this milestone.

Then, after the celebrations spend the day with the rest of the Zoo’s […]

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Comedy Capers Gang Show | Playford | 24 May – 1 Jun 2019

[ May 24, 2019 to June 1, 2019. ]
Comedy Capers Gang Show
For 54 years, the Comedy Capers Gang Show has entertained Adelaide families and provided opportunities for hundreds of Scouts and Guides.
When you combine pure enthusiasm, tradition and community you get the Comedy Capers Gang Show, that along with the Gang Show itself, are the two longest running theatre shows in Adelaide!
A highly […]

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Sat’dy on Goody | Goodwood Road | 25 May 2019

[ May 25, 2019; ]
G it’s great to be in the heart of Goodwood, especially on Saturday, May 25th for the next Sat’dy on Goody!
At 10am there will be the unveiling of a publicly accessible defibrillator at Goodwood Community Bank Branch. Plus you can pick up your Hearty Goody Trail Bag at Mettā Sol or Candela Latin American Food […]

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Nature Play for Families | World Environment Day | 28 May & 1-2 Jun 2019

[ May 28, 2019; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. June 1, 2019; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 2, 2019; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Wild Imagination celebrate World Environment Day with Nature Play for Families
Wild Imagination is an award winning nature play program which has seen more than 15,000 children experience the joy of outdoor free play.  Their World Environment Day program offers a variety of family fun events. Due to the range of activities planned, they recommend kids […]

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National Reconciliation Week | South Australia | 27 May – 3 Jun 2019

[ May 27, 2019 to June 3, 2019. ]
National Reconciliation Week 2019
Grounded in Truth: Walk Together with Courage
NRW is celebrated every year between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June. These two dates commemorate two very significant events in Australia’s history: the 1967 Referendum, which gave the Commonwealth the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and […]

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Mahnew Orchard Apple Picking

Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills | Mahnew Orchard, Lenswood | 18 May 2019

[ May 18, 2019; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Pick Your Own Pink Lady Apples
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills are opening up their orchard for the final time this season for visitors to pick their own Pink Lady Apples.
After the success of the recent Pink Lady Weekend, Mahnew Orchard are hosting another Pick Your Own Pink Lady Apples event. This event will be […]

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Lollipop Markets | Morphettville | 3 Feb, 19 May & 8 Sep 2019

[ February 3, 2019; May 19, 2019; September 8, 2019; ]
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 8 years.
The Lollipop Market showcases unique, boutique and handmade, or of limited supply items for expecting parents, babies and children. There is something for everyone. The […]

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Wear Orange Wednesday | Support the SES | 22 May 2019

[ May 22, 2019; ]  
Wear Orange Wednesday to support the SES
The SES is painting the town ORANGE for Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) on 22 May 2019 and you can join in the fun.  Get your family and friends to wear something orange to work or school to thank our SES volunteers.
WOW Day is a national campaign with a […]

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Election Day Sausage Sizzles Around Adelaide | 18 May 2019

[ May 18, 2019; ]
Where to find sausage sizzles and cake stalls around Adelaide
Everyone loves a good snag, particularly on voting day. Think of it as a reward for all the hard work of voting. You’ll also be supporting your local community. See the list of places below hosting a sausage sizzle on Election Day.

Adelaide & Inner City
Gilles Street […]

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National Simultaneous Storytime | Alpacas with Maracas | 22 May 2019

[ May 22, 2019; 10:30 am; ]
National Simultaneous Storytime 2019
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.
Now in its 19th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-appropriate themes, and […]

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Year 7 & 8 Information Evening | Hills Christian Community School | Verdun | 22 May 2019

[ May 22, 2019; ]
Year 7 & 8 Information Evening at Hills Christian Community School – New Developments & New Opportunities
Visit Hills Christian Community School and see how wonderful a life at a boutique school in the Adelaide Hills can really be. You will have the opportunity to meet key staff and hear from the Year 7 & 8 […]

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oaklands estate reserve

Opening of Oaklands Estate Reserve Upgrade | 25 May 2019

[ May 25, 2019; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Opening of Oaklands Estate Reserve Upgrade
The whole community is invited for the official opening of the recently upgraded Oaklands Estate Reserve with City of Marion Mayor, Kris Hanna from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 25 May 2019.
The event is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the reserve’s $825,000 upgrade. The work completes the 12 […]

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New Owner

New Owner | DreamBIG Festival | Adelaide Festival Centre | 22-26 May 2019

[ May 22, 2019 to May 26, 2019. ]
New Owner – By The Last Great Hunt
A story of love, loss and new beginnings from the creators of the international smash hit The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer.
Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow, trying to fill the hole in her […]

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Gilles at the Grounds | Adelaide Showground | May-Sep 2019

[ May 19, 2019; June 2, 2019; June 23, 2019; July 21, 2019; August 4, 2019; September 22, 2019; ]
Gilles at The Grounds
Gilles at The Grounds Market is held in the Old Brick Dairy Pavilion, Adelaide Showground.
The Gilles Street Market originated in 2008 in the heart of Adelaide at the historic, Gilles Street Primary School. Heralded as Adelaide’s original fashion and design marketplace, Gilles Street has provided a platform for emerging and established designers […]

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Park of the Month | Para Wirra Conservation Park | Free Vehicle Entry | May 2019

[ May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019. ]
Para Wirra Conservation Park – National Parks SA Park of the Month – May 2019
Celebrate Para Wirra Conservation Park this May.
Located less than one hours’ drive from Adelaide, this park is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. It’s popular with groups of families and friends who enjoy the park’s wildlife, picnicking, […]

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Regurgitator Kids Show to Headline Big Family Weekend | 25 May 2019

[ May 25, 2019; 3:00 pm; ]
Regurgitator’s Pogogo Kids Show to headline the Big Family Weekend Elder Hall Outdoor Stage!
This new project sees renowned Brisbane mashup rock/electro/punk/poppin’ funtime outfit Regurgitator cooking up a sugar-soaked record written especially for kids!
Longtime Regurgitator trio Ben Ely, Quan Yeomans and Pete Kostic joined by the effervescent Koko direct from Planet Rainbow have already struck a […]

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Sight the International Space Station Over Adelaide | 9-22 May 2019

[ May 9, 2019 to May 16, 2019. May 22, 2019; ]
Sight the International Space Station Over Adelaide
Watch the International Space Station pass overhead from our very own Adelaide!
The space station is the third brightest object in the sky and easy to spot if you know when to look up. Visible to the naked eye, it looks like a fast-moving plane only much higher and travelling […]

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Mahnew Orchard Apple Picking

Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills | Mahnew Orchard, Lenswood | 11 May 2019

[ May 11, 2019; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Pick Your Own Pink Lady Apples
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills are opening up their orchard again for visitors to pick their own Pink Lady Apples.
After the recent Pink Lady Weekend, Mahnew Orchard are hosting another Pick Your Own Pink Lady Apples event. This event will be on Saturday 11 May 2019 only, from 9am-4pm. […]

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AFL Adelaide Crows & Port Power Games | Adelaide Oval | 2019 Season

[ March 23, 2019; March 30, 2019; April 3, 2019; April 13, 2019; April 21, 2019; April 26, 2019; May 5, 2019; May 8, 2019; May 11, 2019; May 19, 2019; May 25, 2019; June 8, 2019; June 13, 2019; June 22, 2019; June 29, 2019; July 6, 2019; July 14, 2019; July 27, 2019; August 3, 2019; August 10, 2019; August 17, 2019; ]
AFL 2019 Season | South Australian Home Games
It’s 2019 Footy Fever Season – find out when your favourite South Australian footy team is playing at the Adelaide Oval.
After the 2014 $575 million redevelopment, Adelaide Oval boasts a 53,500 capacity. Fans enjoy the huge and vibrant atmosphere of the oval as they get to watch their favourite […]

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Cunning Little Vixen | State Opera South Australia | 18, 23 & 25 May 2019

[ May 18, 2019; 7:30 pm; May 23, 2019; 7:30 pm; May 25, 2019; 7:30 pm; ]
Cunning Little Vixen
Adelaide’s Ridley Centre will come alive for three nights in May, when a charismatic and cheeky Vixen, a handsome fox and a colourful array of magical forest creatures take centre stage in State Opera South Australia’s Cunning Little Vixen.
Bringing together an incredible Australian cast – complete with a chorus of chooks and children […]

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SA Whale Season Launch Party

SA Whale Season Launch Party | Victor Harbor | 11 May 2019

[ May 11, 2019; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
SA Whale Season 2019 Launch Party
Celebrate the start of the whale season at the Whale Season Launch Party held at Warland Reserve.
The 2019 Whale Season Launch Party will be held at Warland Reserve, with live music performed by local artists, along with local food, fun activities for the kids, attractions and a Marine Conservation Expo […]

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Munno Para Mothers Day Market

Munno Para Mother’s Day Market | 11 May 2019

[ May 11, 2019; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Munno Para Mother’s Day Market
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Munno Para Shopping City with a market full of FREE entertainment for the family.
The market will be held on Saturday 11 May 2019.

Entertainment includes mini massages, face painting, glitter tattoos and a photo booth. Plus, the Mix102.3 Street Crew will be there with games and a Giant […]

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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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Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend | 17-20 May 2019

[ May 17, 2019 to May 20, 2019. ]
Clare prepares for the 35th annual Gourmet Weekend in May 2019
The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend is held every year in May, attracting thousands of visitors to the region. The festival is a celebration of the end of vintage and the region’s award winning wines, local food and country hospitality.
The renowned festival is a celebration of […]

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