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Channel Nine Adelaide 1959 to Now Exhibition | 9 Apr – 19 Jun 2016

[ April 9, 2016 to June 19, 2016. ]

Come on a journey as Adelaide City Council takes you back to the beginnings of Channel 9 in South Australia in 1959. Reminisce at some of the iconic shows that went to air –Adelaide Tonight, The Channel Niners, Here’s Humphrey or the Country and Western Hour – and the personalities on our screens – Lionel Williams, […]

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Shields: power and protection in Aboriginal Australia | South Australian Museum | May 2016

[ March 24, 2016 to May 22, 2016. ]
Come on a journey with Jack Buckskin, Kaurna and Narrunga man, and discover the power of Aboriginal shields as symbols of cultural survival, regeneration and continuity.
The South Australian Museum’s exhibition Shields: Power and protection in Aboriginal Australia is a fascinating exploration of the role of shields in Aboriginal culture and history. Shields are not only […]

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Rediscover Granite Island | 16 Apr – 1 May 2016

[ April 16, 2016 11:00 am to May 1, 2016 3:00 pm. ]
Free Family Fun on Granite Island these April School holidays!
Collect your Free Rediscover Granite Island Treasure Map from the Visitor Information Centre, for a great family adventure on Granite Island.

Book a Guided Nature Discovery Tour for your chance to spot a Little Penguin on Granite Island. Tours begin ½ an hour after dusk and bookings […]

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SA Dog Rescue’s Birthday Bash | 17 Apr 2016

[ April 17, 2016; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Visit over 50 stalls and see the dogs and cats for adoption at this free event!
Get your dogs washed thanks to Jims Dog Wash and discount microchipping. Plus the kids can have a jump on the bouncy castle or a ride on Clancy the Jelly Bean Train, get their face painted.

You can also have your dog […]

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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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OPAL Active Family Loop Launch | Lochiel Park | 17 Apr 2016

[ April 17, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Children and families are invited to discover the Lochiel Park Active Family Loop.
Try a range outdoor exploring activities then tell us your favourite activity and why for a free OPAL Smoothie or coffee.  HINT: you have to be active to get a reward!

Places are limited and bookings are essential. CLICK HERE.

Have a look at the schedule […]

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IKEA Adelaide Turns 10 | 16 & 17 Apr 2016

[ April 16, 2016 to April 17, 2016. ]  

IKEA Adelaide reaches double digits – they’re turning 10!
To celebrate IKEA Adelaide being in South Australia for 10 years, IKEA is hosting the ultimate birthday party weekend!
Bursting with free activities and super offers, IKEA Adelaide wants to invite everyone over to join in the birthday fun.
Dress up as your favourite Super Hero and receive a free […]

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Autumn School Holiday Guide Adelaide

Autumn School Holiday Guide | Activities, Events & Ideas for Adelaide Families in the April School Holidays | Plus WIN Tickets to Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival | April 2016

[ April 16, 2016 to May 1, 2016. ]  
Autumn Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the April School Holidays.

To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on […]

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festival of mud

Festival of Mud | City of Unley Activities | April 2016

[ April 3, 2016 to April 29, 2016. ]
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES APLENTY IN UNLEY’S FESTIVAL OF MUD
The Festival of Mud, hosted by the City of Unley, will celebrate nature, outdoor play and healthy childhood development throughout April 2016.
The Festival of Mud will offer a range of activities and interactive nature play, including cubby building, parkour, clay pottery, a mud kitchen and a Mad Hatter’s […]

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Hoyt Easton Archery Matchplay Series Final | Victoria Square | 16 & 17 Apr 2016

[ April 16, 2016; 8:00 am; April 17, 2016; ]
FREE Family Fun in Victoria Square this School Holidays!
Come along to the heart of the city on Saturday 16 April and Sunday 17 April 2016, for free family fun. There will be free come and try archery for kids, along with free face painting, a DJ, food trucks and a licensed bar. Watch Olympic qualifying archers […]

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Victoriana Day of Children’s Play | 17 Apr 2016

[ April 17, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Victoriana Day of historical Child’s Play is part of the Heritage Festival.
Take your children and grandchildren along to the extensive and beautiful gardens of Beaumont House. Join in for some good old-fashioned fun including stories, dress-ups, animal petting and lots of games and activities from long ago.

There will be food-trucks and Devonshire Teas on the veranda.

For more information […]

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Bub and Ken’s Birthday Party | 17 Apr 2016

[ April 17, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ]
The National Railway Museum’s little blue steam train Bub and their little diesel train Ken are celebrating their birthdays in grand style.
All children aged 8 years and under will receive free entry to the party with a free birthday party loot-bag. Kids will also get free train rides behind Bub and Ken and on Bluebird Kestrel!

There will be free children’s […]

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Zirka Circus | Bonython Park and Victor Harbor | 14 Apr – 8 May 2016

[ April 14, 2016 12:00 am to May 1, 2016 12:00 am. May 5, 2016 12:00 pm to May 8, 2016 12:00 pm. ]
Zirka Circus, under their Grand Big Top showing at Bonython Park and Victor Harbor!
Zirka Circus, the first contemporary circus to be owned and operated in Australia by a woman is visiting Australia as part of its World Tour! Jeni Hou’s family has been entertaining crowds for 3 generations.

Zirka brings a fresh and exciting new look to […]

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Sand Sculptures in Adelaide | A Day at The Zoo – Sand Exhibition | Port Noarlunga |Apr & May 2016

[ April 16, 2016 to May 1, 2016. ]
Sand Sculpting Australia and the City of Onkaparinga presents – A Day at The Zoo, sand sculpture exhibition at Pt Noarlunga.
During the School Holidays, Saturday 16 April until Sunday 1 May 2016, Port Noarlunga will be transformed into a life sized sand zoo with over 270 tonnes of sand carved into life sized animal sand sculptures!

Go exploring through the sand pathways to spy […]

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Magarey Orchard Harvest Festival | 16 & 17 Apr 2016

[ April 16, 2016 to April 17, 2016. ]
Make a note in your diary! The next Harvest Festival at Magarey Orchard is April 16th-17th 2016.
There will be fruit sales, high tea, food and local tasty treats. Truck rides, the pear tree trail, live music, the famous steam train whistles, face painting, historical displays, machinery and more. Plus for the first time there will be The […]

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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon | Adelaide | 17 Apr 2016

[ April 17, 2016; ]
The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon has become the world’s largest Kids TRYathlon, with the aim to host 35,000 kids across Australia this year!
It’s going to be huge! Up to 1,250 kids will take part in Adelaide this year. It’s fun day for the whole family, come and enjoy watching your children as they complete the event with […]

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