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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 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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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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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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Giveaways Galore at Dymocks Hyde Park | 11 Jul – 5 Aug 2019

[ July 11, 2019 to August 5, 2019. ]
Giveaways Galore at Dymocks Hyde Park
While the pavers are being pulled up and King William Road is becoming the most beautiful street in Adelaide, every day is giveaway day at Dymocks Hyde Park
Dymocks at Hyde Park have loads of hurt books and lovely gift items for you, thanks to their wonderful publishers. Just pop in-store […]

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Strictly Ballroom – The Musical | Adelaide & Elizabeth | 4-13 & 18-27 Jul 2019

[ July 4, 2019 to July 13, 2019. July 18, 2019 to July 27, 2019. ]
Love Is In The Air for Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical this July as Matt Byrne Media brings the dance classic to Adelaide and Elizabeth.
The SA premiere of this scintillating show will play the Arts Theatre from 4 to 13 July and Elizabeth’s Shedley Theatre from 18 to 27 July 2019.
Strictly Ballroom tells the story of maverick […]

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Santa’s Wonderland Christmas in July Early Bird Sale | 1-31 Jul 2019

[ July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019. ]
Santa’s Wonderland Christmas in July Offer
Santa’s Wonderland will return to the Adelaide Showgrounds from Friday 6 December right through to Christmas Eve in 2019.
To celebrate Christmas in July, Santa’s Wonderland are giving you the chance to save on 4 tickets or more during their early bird sale.
The Christmas in July special is a way not […]

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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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Top Things To Do in Adelaide for Families This Winter | 2019

[ June 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
Top 12 Family Friendly things to do during Winter with Kids in Adelaide
As we head into the cold winter months, having to survive chilly nights and rainy days can be a challenge! However, just because the sun isn’t shining it doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to see and do around Adelaide.

Adelaide’s milder climate means that […]

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Umbrella: Winter City Sounds | Adelaide | 12-28 Jul 2019

[ July 12, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Umbrella: Winter City Sounds
Umbrella Winter City Sounds is an open access live music festival presented by not-for-profit organisation, Music SA.
The 17 day festival will heat up the city and suburbs during winter with an exciting smorgasbord of over 350 live music events from 12 to 28 July.  Established in 2016, Umbrella continues to grow in […]

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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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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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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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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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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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The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home Exhibition | Unley Museum | 9 May – 3 Oct 2019

[ May 9, 2019 to October 3, 2019. ]
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home Exhibition – City of Unley and Flinders University
An exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of returned South Australian soldiers is now on display at Unley Museum.
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home exhibition marks 100 years since soldiers who served on the frontline in WWI were returning home to resume […]

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Jurassic Creatures Interactive Dinosaur Walk Through | Adelaide | 28 Jun – 28 Jul 2019

[ June 28, 2019 to June 30, 2019. July 5, 2019 to July 21, 2019. July 26, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Jurassic Creatures – See Dinosaurs in Adelaide’s Bonython Park
Jurassic Creatures is an interactive Dinosaur walk through event in Adelaide that will captivate young and old alike. Explore a prehistoric world full of moving dinosaurs. Get ready to be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return and come alive before […]

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