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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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National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Mini Film Competition | Ends 30 Aug 2019

[ July 15, 2019 to August 30, 2019. ]
National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Mini Film Competition
This year for the first time, the National Pharmacies Christmas pageant is giving children the opportunity to win ‘A World Full of Wonder’ experience by entering the 2019 Mini Film Competition.
The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is calling on the creativity of children aged 6 – 12 years old to […]

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Oaklands Crossing Community Celebration | 28 Jul 2019

[ July 28, 2019; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Oaklands Crossing Community Celebration
The Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project is holding a Community Celebration to thank the community for their support during the delivery of this important project and celebrate completion of the project.
The station forecourts will be open between 11am and 3pm on Sunday 28 July 2019. There will be market stalls, food and […]

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National Parks and Wildlife Service Celebration | Belair National Park | 27 Jul 2019

[ July 27, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
National Parks and Wildlife Service Celebration
Belair National Park’s Main Oval will be open on Saturday 27 July 2019 between 10am and 2pm to launch the renewed National Parks and Wildlife Service and celebrate World Ranger Day.
To mark the day, entry to Belair National Park will be FREE. Starting from 10am, enjoy free activities and refreshments […]

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Glenelg Sunset Markets – The Winter Edition | 27 & 28 Jul 2019

[ July 27, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Glenelg Sunset Markets – The Winter Edition 2019
Due to the success of the 2018/19 season of the Glenelg Sunset Markets, they have decided to host a Winter Edition as part of the Umbrella Winter City Sounds Festival.

Join them at Moseley Square for a weekend of winter goodness under the lights of the enclosed marquee on […]

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The Lion King Movie Fundraiser | Oasis Youth Group | 28 Jul 2019

[ July 28, 2019; 3:00 pm; ]
The Lion King Movie Fundraiser at the Regal Theatre
This event will raise funds for the Oasis Youth Group to attend The Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Perth.
The Oasis Youth Group is a community of driven young people who are raising money so they can travel to Perth to partake in the Australian Catholic Youth Festival.

Tickets […]

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Breast Cancer Trials Presents: Directions in Breast Cancer Research – Ask the Experts | 24 Jul 2019

[ July 24, 2019; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ]
Breast Cancer Trials Presents: Directions in Breast Cancer Research – Ask the Experts
To explore current and future directions in breast cancer research and clinical trials, Breast Cancer Trials will be hosting a Q&A event at Elder Hall in North Terrace, Adelaide.
Called ‘Directions in Breast Cancer Research: Ask the Experts’, the event will be moderated by Mia Freedman […]

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Antonov Plane Returns to Adelaide Airport | One of the World’s Biggest Aircraft | Jul 2019

[ July 14, 2019 to July 16, 2019. ]
The Antonov Plane, one of the world’s biggest aircraft, has returned to Adelaide Airport
The impressive Antonov Plane has touched down in Adelaide again for a short window of time.  The AN-124 touched down on Sunday 14 July 2019.  If you want to catch a glimpse of the Antonov either at the airport or on departure, […]

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National Tree Day | Planet Ark | 26 & 28 Jul 2019

[ July 26, 2019; July 28, 2019; ]
National Tree Day 2019
National Tree Day started has grown into Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event.  It’s a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community. ​​​
Proudly sponsored by Toyota Australia, Tree Day is an opportunity to do something positive for your local environment and […]

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National Tree Day | Holdfast Bay | 28 July 2019

[ July 28, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
National Tree Day at Holdfast Bay
A free family-friendly event to celebrate National Tree Day will be held in North Brighton on Sunday 28 July 2019.

Connect with nature and help to create a new native butterfly garden.

Plant some butterfly-friendly plants, enjoy some nature play and a BBQ, and take home a free native plant.

Sponsored by […]

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World Chocolate Day in Adelaide | Celebrations in Rundle Mall | 5-7 Jul 2019

[ July 5, 2019 to July 7, 2019. ]
Celebrate World Chocolate Day in Rundle Mall
Celebrate the most delicious day of the year in Adelaide’s Rundle Mall with celebrations kicking off from Friday 5 July 2019. There are prizes to win and free chocolate goodies being given away.
Charlesworth Nuts
City Cross X Charlesworth will be giving away 500 bags of Aprichocs from 11am on Friday […]

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Jurassic Creatures – Dinosaurs have arrived in Adelaide -Tips & Notes | Review | Jul 2019

[ June 28, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Jurassic Creatures have taken over Bonython Park in Adelaide | 28 June to 28 July 2019
Read our tips and notes for all you need to know about the Jurassic Creatures experience.
Jurassic Creatures is an interactive experience where your ticket price includes seeing 30+ animatronic dinosaurs, a Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol live show, several huge bouncy castles, […]

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WIN $100 in the Police Credit Union Kids Art Competition | 1 Jul – 30 Aug 2019

[ July 1, 2019 to August 30, 2019. ]
Want to WIN $100 and have your art featured in the 2020 Police Credit Union calendar?
Simply enter their Kids’ Art Competition…
The theme of the calendar competition is: What is your favourite thing to do in South Australia or the Northern Territory?
Thirteen winners will be chosen based on their merit and creativity by the Police Credit Union […]

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ZOOM | Patch Theatre Company | Adelaide | 27 Jul – 10 Aug 2019

[ July 3, 2019; July 10, 2019; July 27, 2019; ]  
Patch Theatre’s new show ZOOM – a lost star finds its way home
New from Adelaide’s much loved Patch Theatre is ZOOM, a beautiful and immersive show that explores what dreams are made of.

Combining old school whimsy with state of the art technology, ZOOM is an enchanting story of a child alone in her bedroom, unable to sleep and curious to […]

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Willunga Almond Blossom Festival | 27 & 28 Jul 2019

[ July 27, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 50th Anniversary
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been a major fundraising event since 1969, when a local committee decided to raise money to build the Festival Hall. Today, proceeds from the festival continue to fund the maintenance and the continual upgrading of Willunga’s park facilities. This major tourism event draws families from across […]

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Campbelltown Pizza Festival | 3-24 Jul 2019

[ July 3, 2019 to July 24, 2019. ]
Campbelltown Pizza Festival
The 2019 Campbelltown Pizza Festival will be held from 3 – 24 July throughout the City of Campbelltown. Heading into its sixth year, the festival continues to be a success with a majority of the venues booking out every year.
Discover different pizzas from one venue to another, as this festival showcases the great […]

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Andy Griffiths & The 117-Storey Treehouse | Hosted by Dymocks Adelaide | 27 Jul 2019

[ July 27, 2019; 10:30 am; ]
SOLD OUT – Andy Griffiths & The 117-Storey Treehouse
*PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT*
Dymocks Adelaide invites fans of Andy Griffith’s and Terry Denton’s ‘The 117-Storey Treehouse’ series to explore the brand new storeys in The 117-Storey Treehouse.
Go along to hear all about the weird and wacky world of the ever-expanding Treehouse series at […]

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Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July | ‘Choose to Refuse’ Single-Use Plastic

[ July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019. ]
Plastic Free July
Join the challenge and ‘Choose To Refuse’ single-use plastic during July.
Imagine a world without plastic waste. That’s The Plastic Free Foundation’s mission – to build a global movement that dramatically reduces plastic use and improves recycling, worldwide.
How to Get Involved:
Step 1: Sign up to be counted (see link below) and you’ll be emailed […]

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Winter Reds Weekend | Adelaide Hills | 26 – 28 July 2019

[ July 26, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Experience the warmth of the Adelaide Hills with open fires, red wines and rustic fare.
Celebrate day and night during the Winter Reds Weekend as the region’s wineries and iconic venues play host to 50 sumptuous events.
Winter Reds general entry is free.  Purchase an official souvenir Spiegelau wine glass for $10 and enjoy free entry at all […]

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Les Misérables | Scotch College Annual Musical | 26 Jul – 3 Aug 2019

[ July 26, 2019 to July 28, 2019. August 1, 2019 to August 3, 2019. ]
Les Misérables School Edition
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical – a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time.
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. […]

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The Lion King | In Cinemas 17 July 2019

[ July 17, 2019; ]
The Lion King | In Cinemas 17 July 2019
Director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born.
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir […]

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Family Flix Drive In Movies | Mainline Drive-In | Jun – Oct 2019

[ June 8, 2019; June 15, 2019; June 22, 2019; June 29, 2019; July 6, 2019; July 13, 2019; July 20, 2019; July 27, 2019; ]
Family Flix Movies at Mainline Drive-In Cinema
Wallis Mainline Drive-In are once again holding special Saturday night movies dedicated to families.
Mainline Drive-In Movies open an hour before the movie starts so you can get there early and enjoy a relaxed dinner before sitting back to watch the large outdoor screen.  There will be free kids activities and […]

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Dirty Days Mountain Bike Series | Bike SA | Jun – Oct 2019

[ June 23, 2019; July 21, 2019; August 18, 2019; October 20, 2019; ]
Dirty Days Mountain Bike Series
Bike SA is already well known in the mountain bike world for the Dirty Weekend, which has seen many mountain bikers take to the trails since the first event back in 2001!
Bike SA also offers another, more casual foray into mountain biking with Dirty Days. Featuring two skill level options, Dirty […]

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REM+ Tuition Pre-School Reading Programme | Terms 3 & 4 2019

[ July 22, 2019 to September 27, 2019. October 14, 2019 to December 13, 2019. ]
REM+ Tuition Pre-School Reading Programme
Starting School in 2020? REM+ Tuition’s Pre-School Phonics Reading Programme, written by Jenny Allen (Director of REM+ Tuition) is specifically for pre-readers and beginning readers from 4½ years of age.
The aim of this programme is to prepare young children for reading and for school in such a way that they will […]

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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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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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Bush Babies Playgroup | Cleland Wildlife Park | 2019

[ April 30, 2019; May 7, 2019; May 14, 2019; May 21, 2019; May 28, 2019; June 4, 2019; June 11, 2019; June 18, 2019; June 25, 2019; July 2, 2019; ]
Bush Babies
Bush Babies is a weekly nature-based playgroup for parents and preschool children aged 1 to 4 years.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation for nature while exploring social interactions with other children. Each week will involve different activities that will promote a new educational […]

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Kids Club | Cleland Wildlife Park | During School Terms 2019

[ April 30, 2019 to May 1, 2019. May 7, 2019 to May 8, 2019. May 14, 2019 to May 15, 2019. May 21, 2019 to May 22, 2019. May 28, 2019 to May 29, 2019. June 4, 2019 to June 5, 2019. June 11, 2019 to June 12, 2019. June 18, 2019 to June 19, 2019. June 25, 2019 to June 26, 2019. July 2, 2019 to July 3, 2019. ]
Kids Club
Kids Club is a weekly nature-based drop-off club for primary school-aged children aged 5 to 12 years. Kids Club encourages independence and self-growth. Parents and guardians can relax in the cafe or return at the completion of each session.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation […]

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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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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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