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Port Loop Fun Run | 15 May 2016

[ October 17, 2015 7:32 pm to May 15, 2016 7:32 pm. ]
Walk or run the 5km Path; keep fit and socialise and support a worthy cause.
Part proceeds will be donated to beyondblue. Registrants receive bib and wrist band and can enjoy a free sausage sizzle at the end of the fun run.

Wild at Hart Markets will also be on from 9am.

Registration: Adults $30 | Kids under […]

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Brat Kids Carnival | Adelaide Fringe 2016 | Review

[ March 13, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 14, 2016; 3:00 pm; ]
 

The show began before the show! In the 10 minutes of so before the Brat Kids Carnival was due to start, it’s MC, a friendly and welcoming Fez was already interacting with the crowd – repeatedly offering water as it was a high 30’s day, playing banana throwing games with one of the stars of the show […]

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A Simple Space | Adelaide Fringe 2016 | Review

[ March 11, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]

A Simple Space is back at the Adelaide Fringe again and it’s still a must-see show. It’s wonderful to see a world-class performance and support these talented artists when they are back in Adelaide, their home town. There is such camaraderie between them producing such a positive vibe. We reviewed the show last year and […]

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Giddy Up! Sundays at Findon Library | 13 Mar 2016

[ March 13, 2016; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
Findon Library are hosting Giddy Up! Free Adelaide Cup activities for the kids.
Make a recycled horse out of new and used materials all ready for the big race. Suitable for children 2-8 years and their carers.

This is a free event but bookings are essential and can be made by calling 8408 1333 or registering at the […]

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Trippo – the World’s Largest Inflatable Slide is back at Victor Harbor | Adelaide Cup Long Weekend and Easter Weekend 2016

[ March 12, 2016 to March 14, 2016. March 25, 2016 to March 28, 2016. ]
The Trippo – the world’s largest inflatable waterslide is returning to Victor Harbor for loads of fun and thrills for the Adelaide Cup long weekend and Easter weekend 2016!
It is 54 metres long and 20 metres wide and stands at over three stories high, giving theme park level entertainment. It includes three slide chute options to give […]

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Undertone | Adelaide Fringe Festival 2016 | Review

[ March 1, 2016 to March 14, 2016. March 1, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
Undertone presents audiences with an experiment in the integration of electronic music and circus.
Each year the Fringe Festival program is bursting with experimental circus and physical theatre pieces aiming to stand out from the crowd and break the mould. Undertone achieves this with an honest and authentic performance by Victorian group ‘Black Carnation Productions’.

In the […]

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Parks Week | 5 – 13 Mar 2016

[ March 5, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]
Enjoy free family activities across South Australia’s national parks and reserves during Parks Week.
Held from Saturday 5 March to Sunday 13 March, Parks Week has plenty of opportunities to visit the state’s parks, connect with nature, and learn more about our unique landscapes, plants and animals.

There will be free park entry for all vehicles on […]

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The Stone Lion fringe

The Stone Lion | Adelaide Fringe 2016 | Review

[ March 5, 2016 2:00 pm to March 6, 2016 2:00 pm. March 9, 2016; 11:00 am; March 12, 2016 2:00 pm to March 13, 2016 2:00 pm. ]
The Stone Lion by Meerkat Productions | Review
The Stone Lion is a delightful theatre production based on the book by Margaret Wild. It is not merely a straight adaptation of the story, this show is musical, has added audience interaction and participation, as well as more emphasis on some of the key themes of the […]

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Let’s Get Tricky 2 | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 5, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 6, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 4:00 pm; ]
After sellout shows in 2015, local magician Mickster the Trickster (aka Michael Wilkop) returns to the Adelaide Fringe with a family friendly show. Michael is back trickier & cheekier than ever with his explosive show “Let’s Get Tricky 2” at the Peacock, Gluttony.
“People can expect an interactive show with high impact magic to music, doves […]

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Sensory Screenings at Marion | Feb, Mar & Apr 2016

[ February 28, 2016; 11:00 am; March 6, 2016; 11:00 am; March 13, 2016; 11:00 am; March 20, 2016; 11:00 am; April 24, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Event Cinemas Marion Sensory Screenings are specially presented films, with adjusted theatre conditions that better accommodate families & children on the Autism Spectrum or special needs.
Altered conditions include decreased volume, dimmed lighting, no allocated seating and the freedom to move.

All tickets to these sessions are $8.00 each.

Film program:
February 28th – Aladdin
March 6th – The Lion […]

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Fringe 2016 for families

Family friendly shows to see at the Adelaide Fringe 2016 | Reviews

[ February 12, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
Family Friendly Shows to See at Adelaide Fringe 2016
It’s Adelaide Fringe time again and the program is packed full of shows for families. However, if you’re not sure where to start and what to see, take a look at our Fringe Reviews here:

Brat Kids Carnival | Click for Review

Aaaaand Now for…Kiddo Kaos  | Click here […]

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Market Corner | West Beach | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 14, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; February 28, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; March 13, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; March 27, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; ]
Market Corner is a unique lifestyle market that encompasses carefully handpicked stalls combined with a creative space for locals and visitors to gather.
Market Corner is more than just market stalls, it creates a beachside bohemian Sunday vibe by combining live local music, fashion, fresh produce, workshops, delicious eats.

Market Corner provides a platform for talented local emerging designers, creatives and […]

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80’s Kids Disco | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 13, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 14, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 20, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 21, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 27, 2016 12:00 pm to March 17, 2016 12:00 pm. February 28, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 14, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
Party like it’s 1985, but don’t leave the kids at home!
Peter Baecker’s 80’s Kids Disco continues his campaign to introduce kids to the universal joy of 80’s pop music. Mums, dads, aunties, uncles, small and big kids are invited to party, explore and dance at a “baby rave” for all generations.

The Austrian-born performance artist, clad in his […]

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Disney Film Festival at Event Cinemas | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 20, 2016 1:00 am to February 21, 2016 1:00 am. February 27, 2016 1:00 am to February 28, 2016 1:00 am. March 5, 2016 1:00 am to March 6, 2016 1:00 am. March 12, 2016 1:00 am to March 14, 2016 1:00 am. ]  

Celebrate the magical timeless storytelling of Walt Disney Animation Studios at the Disney Movie Stars Film Festival.
Take the family, dress up, sing along and enjoy Disney’s animated classics as they were made to be seen – on the big screen. From a tale as old as time (Beauty and the Beast) to a modern day classic […]

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Racing Minds present: aaand now for… Kiddo Kaos!! | Adelaide Fringe 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 3:00 pm; February 28, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 5, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 6, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 3:00 pm; ]
Edinburgh Fringe sensations Racing Minds come to Adelaide Fringe for the first time!
RACING MINDS bring an extra-silly edition of their smash-hit improv – especially for young ‘uns! With the help of junior conspirators, these dashing British adventurers create an immersive mystery stuffed with hilarious characters and LOTS of daft jokes. Every show is different, with […]

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WOMADelaide 2016 | Botanic Park | 11 – 14 Mar 2016

[ March 11, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
Over the March long weekend WOMADelaide celebrates its 20th festival in Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Park.
More than 30 countries represented across 7 stages showcase incredible talent from around the globe and the delights of The Planet Talks, Taste the World, KidZone and the Electrolounge, provide an extraordinary and nurturing voyage of discovery for all ages.

Over 4 […]

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Beowulf: The Blockbuster | Adelaide Fringe Festival | 23 Feb – 13 Mar 2016

[ February 23, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]
Beowulf: The Blockbuster is a one-man show performed and written by Bryan Burroughs.
A dying man uses the poem Beowulf to explain to his son that all heroes can’t survive all battles. The message of Beowulf is translated through films such as Star Wars and other Hollywood blockbusters so the young son can understand.

The story is told […]

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The Pianist by Thomas Monckton & Circo Aereo | Adelaide Fringe Festival | 13 Feb – 15 Mar 2016

[ February 13, 2016 to March 15, 2016. ]
Evoking the work of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Marcel Marceau, Thomas Monckton’s The Pianist is a riotous solo contemporary circus that is imaginative, inventive and immaculately executed.
Engaging and energetic, Monckton plays the concert pianist whose recital is from the beginning an absolute catastrophe! A man so focused on impressing everyone that before he realises […]

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Adelaide Fringe Festival | Family Friendly Shows | 12 Feb – 14 Mar 2016

[ February 12, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city and stretching out to regional areas of South Australia.
The beauty of an open-access arts festival as unique as the Adelaide Fringe is that anyone with a show, exhibition or cultural event is able […]

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Adelaide Fringe Festival | Free Family Friendly Events | 12 Feb – 14 Mar 2016

[ February 12, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]

The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city and stretching out to regional areas of South Australia.

The beauty of an open-access arts festival as unique as the Adelaide Fringe is that anyone with a show, exhibition or cultural event is able […]

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Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium | Adelaide Festival of Arts | 10 – 13 Mar 2016

[ March 10, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]
Don’t have a time-travelling submarine? Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium is the next best thing.
Dive into the action of this ancient aquatic world and swim up close to the amazing prehistoric marine reptiles that inhabit it. This truly immersive theatre show’s lifelike puppets recreate an extinct underwater universe you won’t want to leave. Primeval swimwear not required.

Price: General […]

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Adelaide Festival of Arts | 26 Feb – 14 Mar 2016

[ February 26, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
For more than 50 years Adelaide Festival audiences have delighted in an outstanding mix of inspiring, challenging and entertaining artists and performers.
This vital and prestigious celebration of art from around the globe has defined South Australia as the nation’s premier festival state. With internationally acclaimed theatre productions, an eclectic array of world-class musicians, breathtaking dance […]

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