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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 Activities

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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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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Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy | Kay Brothers Winery and Cellar Door | 2 Apr – 21 Jul 2019

[ April 2, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ]
Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy
As part of this month’s History Festival, Kay Brothers are opening up their personal library. An exhibition called, “Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy” will be a showcase of their children’s book collection.
With a collection spanning 170 years and 5 generations of children’s books, this exhibition will give visitors the opportunity to marvel at […]

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Bush Babies Playgroup | Cleland Wildlife Park | 2019

[ April 30, 2019; May 7, 2019; May 14, 2019; May 21, 2019; May 28, 2019; June 4, 2019; June 11, 2019; June 18, 2019; June 25, 2019; July 2, 2019; ]
Bush Babies
Bush Babies is a weekly nature-based playgroup for parents and preschool children aged 1 to 4 years.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation for nature while exploring social interactions with other children. Each week will involve different activities that will promote a new educational […]

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Kids Club | Cleland Wildlife Park | During School Terms 2019

[ April 30, 2019 to May 1, 2019. May 7, 2019 to May 8, 2019. May 14, 2019 to May 15, 2019. May 21, 2019 to May 22, 2019. May 28, 2019 to May 29, 2019. June 4, 2019 to June 5, 2019. June 11, 2019 to June 12, 2019. June 18, 2019 to June 19, 2019. June 25, 2019 to June 26, 2019. July 2, 2019 to July 3, 2019. ]
Kids Club
Kids Club is a weekly nature-based drop-off club for primary school-aged children aged 5 to 12 years. Kids Club encourages independence and self-growth. Parents and guardians can relax in the cafe or return at the completion of each session.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation […]

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David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Dive VR | South Australian Museum | 1 Mar – 14 Jul 2019

[ March 1, 2019 to July 14, 2019. ]
Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Dive VR is an award-winning fully immersive virtual reality experience produced by Alchemy VR.
In 360 video virtual reality, dive deep beneath the waves on the Great Barrier Reef, sitting next to your guide, David Attenborough.  Taking you through vibrant corals, darting fish and […]

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Family Fun Day | South Australian Aviation Museum | 28 Apr 2019

[ April 28, 2019; ]
Enjoy a Family Fun Day at the South Australian Aviation Museum
The South Australian Aviation Museum is hosting a family fun day with lots of activities for all ages to enjoy.

Highlights on the day include:

4 aircraft engines running
8 aircraft cockpits to sit in, including the P3 Orion Cockpit
501st Legion characters
Lenco Armoured Vehicle
[…]

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Phil Cummings - Danny

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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Koningsdag Festival | The Dutch Pantry | Klemzig | 27 Apr 2019

[ April 27, 2019; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Koningsdag Festival at The Dutch Pantry 2019
The Dutch Pantry will again be hosting a Koningsdag Festival event on Saturday 27 April 2019.
Celebrate King Willem-Alexanders birthday at the Dutch Festival. Make sure to go dressed in the Netherlands National colour, orange. Experience traditional Dutch food, Dutch merchandise and Dutch music.

Koningsdag Festival, or King’s Day, is a […]

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neon kids Lock in

Neon Kids Lock In | X-Site Gaming | Mount Barker | 23 Apr 2019

[ April 23, 2019; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Neon Kids Lock In
Neon Kids Lock In is X-Site Gaming’s kid-safe lock in. Drop the kids off for a night of fun.
The night includes 4 hrs of non stop gaming, virtual reality and food. Take a night off from the kids and let X-Site gaming handle the rest. The session costs $30 per child.
The ticket […]

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Dirty Weekend 2019

Dirty Weekend | Bike SA 24hr Mountain Bike Challenge | Cudlee Creek Forest | 27 & 28 Apr 2019

[ April 27, 2019; April 28, 2019; ]
Dirty Weekend 2019
An epic adventure and fun along South Australia’s finest MTB trails.
Dirty Weekend is South Australia’s only 24-hour mountain bike challenge, held at the Cudlee Creek Forest. There are 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options to suit everyone. There is a 12 hour and 6 hour Youth Team category for riders aged […]

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International Guide Dog Day Parade

International Guide Dog Day Paws Parade | Adelaide | 24 Apr 2019

[ April 24, 2019; 9:30 am; ]
International Guide Dog Day Paws Parade
Guide Dogs SA/NT clients and supporters will celebrate International Guide Dog Day with their annual ‘Paws Parade’ to honour the life-changing work of Guide Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs for people living with disability.
Led by the SA Police Band, the colourful parade of around 300 people and dogs […]

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Union Hotel ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day Street Party | Union Hotel | 25 Apr 2019

[ April 25, 2019; 10:00 am; ]
ANZAC Day Street Party – Union Hotel
50 years on, the country’s oldest ANZAC Day street celebration and the ultimate event to commemorate the ANZAC Day spirit is happening in Adelaide.
Thanks to event host, Union Hotel, food, drinks and entertainment will fill Waymouth Street on Thursday 25 April 2019 and part proceeds support Legacy Foundation supporting […]

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Parkfest

Parkfest | Light Square | 17 Apr 2019

[ April 17, 2019; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Parkfest
Parkfest is a FREE festival for young people 12 – 25 years of age who study, work, play and/or live in the City of Adelaide to recognise how awesome all young people in the city are. Young people from all backgrounds are welcome.
Parkfest is presented by Youth Inc., Adelaide Westend, City of Adelaide, Commissioner for […]

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Pumpin’ | National Youth Week | Brighton Pump Track | 14 Apr 2019

[ April 14, 2019; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Pumpin’
Supported by Holdup for National Youth Week, enjoy a day at the Pump Track, Brighton.
Get down to Pump ‘n’ Jump. There will be a fun day of pumpin’, pump track demonstrations, food, music, arts and cultural activities at Pump Track at Brighton on Sunday 14 April 2019 from 11am – 3pm. Open to all ages.

Highlights […]

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Adelaide School Holidays – Family Fun & Entertainment | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 […]

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Adelaide School Holidays – Animal Adventures | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 […]

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Adelaide School Holidays – Shop & Play | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 […]

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Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Active Sport & Recreation | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 […]

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Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Educational & Creative Fun | Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn 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 […]

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All New Adelaide Gaol Escape Trail | Thebarton | 13-28 Apr 2019

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
All New Adelaide Gaol Escape Trail
Back by popular demand during the April School Holidays, the Adelaide Gaol has developed a new Escape Trail that will have you scratching your head for hours.
New clues, new locations and a whole new challenge. Will you be able to crack the code and escape the gaol?

Adelaide Gaol will be […]

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Youth Week in the City | City of Adelaide | 10-18 Apr 2019

[ April 10, 2019 to April 18, 2019. ]
Youth Week in the city
South Australian Youth Week celebrates young people, showcasing their extraordinary talents, contributions and achievements.
There are a range of FREE festivals, music and arts performances, workshops, visual art and sporting events across the week in the City of Adelaide, including:

Neo Teen Takeover
Parkfest
Deadset Theatre Company – You Create a Play
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Especially on Birthdays

Especially on Birthdays | Adelaide Festival Centre | 27 Apr 2019

[ April 27, 2019; ]
Especially on Birthdays
Especially on Birthdays comes to Adelaide Festival Centre this April.
The sounds of an internationally-renowned American composer, producer and musician will come to Adelaide Festival Centre later this month, for the children’s show ‘Especially on Birthdays’.

Matthew Wilder achieved a worldwide hit with his iconic single “Break My Stride”. He produced the No Doubt album, […]

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Dumbo

Captioned Screening of Dumbo | Capri Theatre | 14 Apr 2019

[ April 14, 2019; 11:15 am; ]
Captioned Screening of Dumbo
The Capri Theatre is showing a subtitled screening of the new Dumbo movie on Sunday 14 April 2019.
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer. Starring […]

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Floatfest | Goolwa | 28 Apr 2019

[ April 28, 2019; ]
Floatfest 2019
The purpose of Floatfest is the education surrounding water safety in any setting but particularly on the Murray River.
Water safety is paramount both for communities, migrants and international visitors to the river. Additionally the Floatfest team focus on the educational elements of healthy and active lifestyles, community inclusion, and the education of the environment […]

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EASTER Long Weekend in Adelaide | Family Friendly Events | 19-22 Apr 2019

[ April 19, 2019 to April 22, 2019. ]
EASTER Long Weekend in Adelaide – our Top 10 Family Friendly Events
If you’re staying in Adelaide over the Easter long weekend or planning to visit from interstate, you will be spoilt for choice with a fabulous selection of family friendly events and activities on offer.  From colourful kites in the air at Semaphore to picnic […]

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Meadows 4 Day Easter Fair | 19-22 Apr 2019

[ April 19, 2019 to April 22, 2019. ]
The annual Meadows 4 day Easter Fair is celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2019.
The Meadows 4 Day Easter Fair is a family-friendly annual event. It is a large treasure market with around 100 stalls selling a wide variety of products including locally made arts and crafts, plants, books, clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, treasures and collectables. There […]

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