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O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt | North Adelaide | 4 Oct – 3 Nov 2024

[ October 4, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ]
O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt for Kids.
Dare to venture down O’Connell Street, North Adelaide hunting for spooky creatures this Halloween from Friday 4 October to Sunday 3 November! On both sides of the street, from Brougham Place to Barton Terrace West, creatures lurk in the shopfront windows, hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to […]

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Get Stoked! FREE Bike Riding Community Event | Lynton Reserve | 5 Oct 2024

[ October 5, 2024; ]  
Get Stoked! is a FREE bike riding community event by Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc.
Go along on Saturday 5 October 2024 for an MTB jam session at the Lynton 4 Cross Track from 10am – 2pm. There will be good times, hi-fives and berm shralps. Event-goers can take along friends or make some new ones. There […]

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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival | Palace Cinemas | 2-23 Oct 2024

[ October 2, 2024 to October 23, 2024. ]
The St. Ali Italian Film Festival will be returning to Adelaide in 2024 at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas and Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas.
With a winning collection of gripping thrillers, thought-provoking dramas, and family friendly films, this year’s festival is ripe with choices that represent the diversity of Italy’s best cinema.

The Opening Night Gala will […]

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Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo | Adelaide | 5 & 6 Oct 2024

[ October 5, 2024 to October 6, 2024. ]
The 2024 Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the long weekend in October at the Torrens Parade Ground. 
This year, there will be over 25 local and and interstate dealers buying, selling, and providing valuations. The Royal Australian Mint will also be in attendance. Entry to the expo is via a gold […]

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Semaphore Music Festival | 4-7 Oct 2024

[ October 4, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Music Festival is back and celebrating a huge milestone this year—its 20th Anniversary with a stellar lineup to mark the occasion.
As one of Adelaide’s premier Alt-Country, Roots, and Blues festivals, this event promises to be bigger and better than ever, returning to the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve, (the first time in 6 […]

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Adelaide Halal Food Festival | 4 & 5 Oct 2024

[ October 4, 2024 to October 5, 2024. ]
Adelaide’s Halal Food Festival celebrates multicultural cuisines from over 30 vibrant cultures from all around the world.
Families can explore the world through flavoursome tastes and smells, with the largest variety of cuisines offered in a local food festival. After the success of last year’s inaugural event the popular festival is back in 2024.

Adelaide’s first annual […]

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Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025

[ September 27, 2024 to April 29, 2025. ]
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden from 27 September 2024 until 29 April 2024. It’s FREE to see during the day!
Chihuly’s Garden Cycle exhibition is now open at Adelaide Botanic Garden. Seattle-based Dale Chihuly, the world’s most celebrated contemporary glass artist, has selected the picturesque Adelaide Botanic Garden as the […]

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Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Top Things to do with Kids During the Holidays

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Spring School Holiday Guide South Australia 
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the Spring school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport.  This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy […]

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Northpark Shopping Centre Dino Discovery

FREE Dino Discovery | Northpark Shopping Centre | 2-5 Oct 2024

[ October 2, 2024 to October 5, 2024. ]
Looking for an activity to entertain the kids these school holidays? Look no further than Northpark Shopping Centre’s Dino Discovery.
Your kids can embark on a palaeontology journey and explore being archaeologists by excavating dino rocks, just like real scientists. They can also dive into a ball pit and uncover buried dinosaur puzzle pieces. Piece by […]

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Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | October School Holidays 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]  
Play at the Bay returns during the October school holidays from 28 September to 13 October 2024.
City of Holdfast Bay’s Play at the Bay program is now live and full of great activities and events – from pizza making in Moseley Square, to reptiles in the library, nature play and more! They’ve got a whole […]

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October Long Weekend | What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide

[ October 5, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the October Long Weekend
The October long weekend coincides with the final week of the school holidays so there’s plenty on offer for families to enjoy, and you can make the most of the longer days too with the start of daylight savings on Sunday 6 October […]

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Actually Acting Mini | School Holiday Drama Program | 2-5 Oct 2024

[ October 2, 2024 to October 5, 2024. ]        
Actually Acting Mini.
Join Actually Acting for their newest school holiday drama program from 2 – 5 October 2024. Suitable for ages 7 to 10, young actors will meet and play some drama games to get to know each other. There are no auditions, roles will be divided evenly between attendees and everyone will […]

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Outdoor Cinema Nights | Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024; October 4, 2024 to October 7, 2024. October 9, 2024; October 11, 2024 to October 12, 2024. ]
Visit the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company – the chocolate shop with a cafe, a cellar door and so much more. 
During the October school holidays, Barossa Valley Chocolate Company will have outdoor cinema nights, chocolate workshops, spring dome dining and live music. 
Outdoor Cinema Nights 
Enjoy dinner dinner prior to the movie then sit back and enjoy the […]

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School Holidays at Monarto Safari Park | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Discover Animal Superpowers at Monarto Safari Park during the October school holidays.
Flash may be quick but have you seen a Cheetah zoom at up to 110km per hour? Some animals can travel at high speeds to both catch prey and avoid being caught.  Nature is full of surprises and many animals have adapted through time […]

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School Holidays at the Adelaide Zoo | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Discover Animal Superpowers at Adelaide Zoo during the October school holidays.
Think superman is fast? Wait until you meet the Sumatran Tiger. With night vision six times better than a human’s, the tiger prowls through the darkness like a true superhero.  Nature is full of surprises and many animals have adapted through time to have their […]

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Paws and Plushies – Hutt Street Scavenger Hunt | Adelaide | 27 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]    
Embark on a scavenger hunt along Hutt Street and discover adorable plush dog toys showcased in shopfront windows. Unleash your inner detective and track down these charming treasures for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Take your friends and family along for a paw-some adventure filled with joy and laughter at Paws and Plushies […]

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SHANX Mini Golf | School Holiday Family Fun | Regency Park

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Spring School Holiday Fun @ SHANX Mini Golf with FREE bonus activities!
SHANX VERY MUCH – Australia’s best mini golf course is located right here in Adelaide and it’s the perfect school holiday activity for the whole family.
Book a round of mini golf at Shanx Regency Park during the school holidays and have some extra fun […]

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Temptation Sailing Wild Dolphin Tour | October School Holidays 2024

[ September 27, 2024 to October 1, 2024. October 5, 2024 to October 7, 2024. October 10, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]

Temptation Sailing invites you to swim alongside or watch wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
Dolphins are one of the Earth’s most fascinating, curious and interactive species. Temptation Sailing’s Advanced Eco Certified Wild Dolphin Tours are hosted by an amazing team of Marine Biologists who will educate and assist you throughout the tour. An incredible experience […]

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Free School Holiday Wildlife Fun | Churchill Centre | 2-12 Oct 2024

[ October 2, 2024 to October 5, 2024. October 9, 2024 to October 12, 2024. ]    
Free School Holiday Fun at Churchill Centre – Wilbur’s Wildlife
Take your little Wildlife Warrior(s) to Churchill Centre these school holidays and get up close and personal to some very special native animals at Wilbur’s Wildlife display! 

No booking required, queuing system/first in, first served basis when event area reaches capacity.

Week 1: 

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | […]

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School Holiday Movie Deal – $7 Kids Tickets | Capri Theatre | 28 Sep -13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]    
$7 Movie Holiday Deal at the Capri!
Kids can see HAROLD & THE PURPLE CRAYON, TRANSFORMERS ONE, THE WILD ROBOT and BOOKWORM at the Capri over the School Holidays for only $7 a ticket! Adults are $11 and a family of 4 is $35! You also get $1 off popcorn!!
Go on a Wednesday or Thursday and […]

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City of Charles Sturt

FREE School Holiday Sports Program | City of Charles Sturt | October School Holidays 2024

[ September 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
City of Charles Sturt Free School Holiday Sports Program.
Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are welcome to book their spot in the ever-popular FREE City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program.
Held at various locations throughout the City during the school holidays from Friday 27 September to Sunday 13 October 2024, local sports […]

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Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE Spring School Holiday Program

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this September and October! As well as free entry from 10am to 5pm every day from 28 September to 13 October, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers […]

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Mount Remarkable (Melrose) Show | 5 Oct 2024

[ October 5, 2024; ]
100th Melrose Show – ‘Picnic Show of the North’.
The Mt. Remarkable Agricultural Society Inc’s annual Melrose Show is on the Saturday of the October long weekend.  
Held at Dorrington Park, approx. 1km north of Melrose, the show is a fun day out for the entire family with entertainment such as side show alley, horses in […]

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2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition | SA Museum | 31 Aug – 3 Nov 2024

[ August 31, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August until 3 November 2024.
Currently in its 21st year, the competition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea through photography.
See nature […]

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Nature Festival

Nature Festival | South Australia | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]        
Nature Festival 2024 
Nature Festival returns with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia in art, adventure, music, food, wine, wellbeing, and Aboriginal culture. This includes fun family-friendly events, designed to connect you with nature.
This year the festival explores the theme of Awe, with an emphasis on moments small and large that captivate […]

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Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show | 5 Oct 2024

[ October 5, 2024; ]
Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show is back on the October long weekend.
Enjoy a wealth of attractions at the 142nd ‘Yank Show’.
Entertainment at this country show includes a shearing shed stage, shearing demonstrations, Hack & Hunter and show-jumping events, live music and machinery displays. There will be show rides and sideshow attractions, hands on […]

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EDEN | Illuminate Adelaide | The Light Room at ILA Extended until 13 Oct 2024

[ September 5, 2024 to September 8, 2024. September 12, 2024 to September 15, 2024. September 19, 2024 to September 20, 2024. September 20, 2024; September 22, 2024; September 26, 2024 to September 29, 2024. October 2, 2024 to October 6, 2024. October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
The unparalleled beauty of nature is showcased in all its vibrant glory in EDEN, an interactive experience that encourages everyone to see the beauty in the world around us, as part of Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
The current season of EDEN has been extended until 13 October 2024 which means you can take the whole family […]

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Festival of Halloween | Port Adelaide | 5 Oct 2024

[ October 5, 2024; ]
The inaugural Festival of Halloween will make its spooktacular debut at the Waterside Workers Hall in Port Adelaide.
Transforming the historic hall into a haunted haven for Halloween fans, the festival is designed to be a family-friendly event, ensuring that everyone, from the youngest trick-or-treaters to the most dedicated Halloween fans, has a memorable experience.

Organised by […]

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