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25 Things to Do in Summer in Adelaide | Nature Play SA

[ December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017. ]
25 Things to Do in Summer in Adelaide
Rockpool discoveries, summer fruit harvests, early morning bushwalks, nature boat racing, balmy evenings by the water… get set for an endless summer of outdoor play with Nature Play SA’s list of ‘25 Things to Do in Summer’!
Print a copy for your family, pop it on the fridge, and […]

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FREE Entry for Kids to Curious Beasts: Animal Prints from Dürer to Goya | South Australian Museum | Jan – 5 Feb 2017

[ October 21, 2016 to February 5, 2017. ]
Looking for things to do these school holidays? The South Australian Museum are offering FREE entry for kids (under 5 years old) to their current exhibition Curious Beasts: Animal Prints from Dürer to Goya during the January holidays.
This is your last chance to see the beautiful and bizarre collection before it’s packed up and sent […]

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Semaphore Summer Carnival | New Years Eve & Australia Day Fireworks | Dec 2016 & Jan 2017

[ December 16, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival 2016
Summer in Adelaide is a time when families can head to the beach and enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Semaphore Summer Carnival.
Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is a fun filled outing for the whole family. Enjoy some beachside fun on the […]

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Let’s Play Event | IKEA | 16 & 17 Dec 2016

[ December 16, 2016; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. December 17, 2016; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Let’s Play Event
IKEA Adelaide is launching a series of free kids activities this weekend on Friday 16 December 2pm – 7pm and Saturday 17 December from 11am – 4pm for its Let’s Play Event.
The Let’s Play Event celebrates playfulness as part of everyday life – a perfect outing for the family.
Children are invited to take […]

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Goodwood on the Green | 16 Dec 2016

[ December 16, 2016; 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Goodwood on the Green
Enjoy a late afternoon of relaxation with friends and the local community for Christmas
Come and join in on Friday 16 December from 3.30pm – 7pm for a relaxing time of great live music by Bob Hookway, Coffee from Trouble & Strife, Cheese and Wine by Two Sisters Food & Wine, St Louis House […]

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Re-planting the Bunyip’s Home | Bonython Park | 16 Dec 2016

[ December 16, 2016; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ]
Replanting the Bunyip’s Home
Come along and help re-plant the Bunyip Trail at Bonython Park after it was hit by the recent storms.
Unfortunately after recent storms, the Bunyip Trail has been damaged and needs re-planting, so come along to this event and help re-build. Please come dressed for the weather (hat and sunscreen). The site can […]

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Christmas Where the Angas Flows | Strathalbyn | 16 Dec 2016

[ December 16, 2016; 6:30 pm; ]
Christmas where the Angas Flows is an annual Strathalbyn community event that has been running, in a variety of formats, for many years.
It celebrates the end of the school term and provides an opportunity for local businesses to thank the community for their support.  The event is also covered by a total ‘Dry Zone’ (7am-7am) […]

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Trolls | Kids Movie & Discos at Wallis | 16 Dec 2016

[ December 16, 2016; 6:00 pm; ]
Get in quick for tickets to the supervised movie and Blue Light Disco lock in at Wallis Piccadilly and Mt Barker Cinemas!
From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks’ Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colourful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story […]

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Win an Accommodation Package at Miller Apartments | Adelaide | ended

[ December 12, 2016 to December 26, 2016. ]
Win an accommodation package at Miller Apartments in the heart of Adelaide.
Miller Apartments Adelaide is proudly Adelaide’s newest apartment style hotel, providing a new level of comfort in newly renovated one, two and three bedroom fully self-contained apartments and is ideal for short or long stay.

The hotel was voted “Best Apartment / Suite Accommodation” consecutively […]

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Forkmas | Victoria Square | 16 Dec 2016

[ December 16, 2016; 5:00 pm; ]
The Christmas Fork on the Road event, Forkmas, will be held this year on Friday 16 December 2016 between 5 and 9pm in Victoria Square!
There will be all your favourite food trucks, loads of craft beer, wine and cider, some awesome tunes, a range of activities for the kids and to fit with the fountain, a […]

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Santa’s Wonderland at Adelaide Showground | Review

[ December 9, 2016 to December 18, 2016. ]
For months we’ve been told about all the amazing activities included at Santa’s Wonderland at the Adelaide Showground, so we’re thrilled that it’s finally here! So, what is it really like? Well, they promised to bring some Christmas magic to Adelaide… and we think they have truly delivered.

This is a magical wonderland for kids, and […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Educational & Creative Fun | Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Most programs are open to school age children 5 years and older. Remember to […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Fun & Entertainment | Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Most programs are open to school age children 5 years and older. Remember to […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Shop & Play | Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Most programs are open to school age children 5 years and older. Remember to […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Active Recreation & Sport | Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Remember to book in early if your child is interested in participating as classes […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Theatre & Performing Arts | Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Most programs are open to school age children 5 years and older. Remember to […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Animal Adventures | Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Most programs are open to school age children 5 years and older. Remember to […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Cooking & Food | Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Most programs are open to school age children 5 years and older. Remember to […]

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Zoos SA's Zooperstar: Become the face of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo

Become the face of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo | Zoos SA’s Zooperstar competition | 25 Nov – 25 Dec 2016

[ November 25, 2016 to December 25, 2016. ]
Zoos SA’s Zooperstar Competition: Become the face of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo
Calling all little animal lovers!
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo are on the prowl for the new face of Zoos SA. Visit Adelaide or Monarto Zoo and your little monkey could become their first Zooper-star!

The winner of the Zooperstar competition will become the face of Zoos SA and […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Best Activities & Events for Adelaide Kids & Families | Dec 16 – Jan 17

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]  
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January 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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A Peek Inside Santaland | Myer Adelaide, Rundle Mall | 2016

[ November 12, 2016 to December 24, 2016. ]
A Peek Inside Santaland at Myer Adelaide
A visit to Myer’s SantaLand is such a fun experience for little ones as each year they build a little village inside the store, which is always beautifully decorated for Christmas.
As well as visit Father Christmas, children can use the ‘Dear Santa’ stationery and writing desk to draw a […]

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What’s on this Christmas in Rundle Mall | Christmas in Adelaide

[ November 23, 2016 to January 9, 2017. ]
What’s on this Christmas in Rundle Mall
Get into the festive spirit!
There’s so much to see this Christmas in Rundle Mall. From Christmas-themed food, to a forest of real Christmas trees, to a beautiful Christmas carousel there are so many magical activities to enjoy.

Visit the Festive Forest this Christmas in Rundle Mall
As you wander through Rundle Mall you will […]

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The Magic Cave | David Jones Rundle Mall | A Peek Inside | Nov-Dec 2016

[ November 12, 2016 to December 24, 2016. ]
A Peek Inside The Magic Cave
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 12 November 2016, welcomed Father Christmas to Adelaide and as usual he is a special guest at the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide.
As many would know, the Magic Cave has had plenty of changes over the years. However we had a […]

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The Christmas Garden | UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus | 15-17 Dec 2016

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The Christmas Garden
The Christmas Garden is a series of exquisite, life-sized light & sound scenes from the Nativity Story, celebrating events leading up to the birth of Jesus. It will be on from 15-17 December 2016. 
A team of young Christian artists who wanted people to see the Nativity Story in a beautiful and memorable way created […]

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Pick Your Own Cherries | Cherry Orchards South Australia | Dec 2016 to Jan 2017

[ December 5, 2016 to January 8, 2017. ]
Pick your own cherries
There’s nothing that says Summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]

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Hahndorf Christmas Village | 16 – 18 Dec 2016

[ December 16, 2016 5:00 pm to December 18, 2016 5:00 pm. ]
Hahndorf Christmas Village
Hahndorf will transform into a Christmas wonderland for the inaugural Hahndorf Christmas Village Festivities this December.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hahndorf as traders untangle the tinsel and dust off the decorations in preparation for a magical, European-style Christmas village celebration. The little German village, located 20 minutes from Adelaide, will […]

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The Big Wedgie – The Tallest Freestanding Inflatable Waterslide in the World! | 16 Dec 16 to 5 Feb 17

[ December 16, 2016 10:00 am to December 27, 2016 10:00 am. December 30, 2016 10:00 am to February 5, 2017 10:00 am. ]
This summer there’s a really good reason to get a wedgie…..
The Big Wedgie, the tallest freestanding inflatable waterslide in the world is returning to Glenelg.
THE BIG WEDGIE
At a whopping 18.2 metres tall and 82 metres long, The Big Wedgie is not for the faint hearted and is definitely a thrill ride.

With a 55 degree drop, […]

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West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights | 21 Nov 16 to 1 Jan 17

[ November 21, 2016 to January 1, 2017. ]

West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights
Editor’s Note 28 December 2016:
Due to the heavy storm overnight, the West End Brewery Christmas Lights has been forced to close early after flooding of the Torrens has caused damage to some of the displays. It was scheduled to stay open until 1 January 2017 but will now not be […]

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Christmas Lights Adelaide 2016 | The Best Streets to See Christmas Lights Around Adelaide

[ November 19, 2016 to December 31, 2016. ]
Christmas Lights Adelaide
Find all the best streets around Adelaide decorated with Christmas lights.
Every year the number of home owners who adorn their properties in sparkling lights seems to grow, making our suburban streets come to life after dusk.
It’s a fabulous FREE treat for the children to wander along and admire the huge effort some families […]

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The Lights of Lobethal Festival | 11 Dec to 30 Dec 2016

[ December 11, 2016 to December 30, 2016. ]
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival
Lobethal lights up on Sunday 11 December until Friday 30 December 2016
The Lights of Lobethal Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley in the Adelaide Hills for over sixty years. Created by the community of Lobethal, the true spirit of Christmas has now evolved into the largest Community Christmas […]

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