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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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Park of the Month | Para Wirra Conservation Park | Free Vehicle Entry | May 2019

[ May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019. ]
Para Wirra Conservation Park – National Parks SA Park of the Month – May 2019
Celebrate Para Wirra Conservation Park this May.
Located less than one hours’ drive from Adelaide, this park is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. It’s popular with groups of families and friends who enjoy the park’s wildlife, picnicking, […]

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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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SACWA 90th Birthday Autumn Fair | Kent Town | 4 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019; ]
SACWA 90th Birthday Autumn Fair
The South Australian Country Women’s Association is 90 years young this year, founded in 1929 by Mrs Mary Warnes MBE.  To celebrate their 90th, SACWA will be holding a number of functions including an Autumn Fair on the 4 May in Kent Town, travelling history exhibition, State President’s tour, Gala Concert […]

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Superhero Roller Disco | Blackwood Community Centre | 4 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019; 6:30 pm; ]
Roller Disco Super Hero Theme
“May the fourth be with you” at the Blackwood Community Recreation Centre on Saturday 4 May 2019.
In a galaxy far, far away, superhero’s and villains are called to action for the ultimate battle on the roller disco floor.
Dress up for your chance to win some amazing prizes. There will also be […]

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Gumeracha Medieval Fair | 4-5 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019 to May 5, 2019. ]
Gumeracha Medieval Fair 2019
The twelfth annual Gumeracha Medieval Fair will be held on the 4 & 5 May in Federation Park from 10am-5pm on Saturday & 10am-4pm Sunday 2019.
Once again, there will be another two days of medieval fun and excitement. This year, the resident Oracle has forecasted mostly fair weather and the event promises […]

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Family Bike Ride and Nature Play Afternoon | City of Marion | 4 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Family Bike Ride and Nature Play Afternoon
Enjoy the outdoors in autumn with an afternoon of nature play and a gentle family bike ride.
The Family Bike Ride includes a ride along the Sturt River Trail from Warriparringa Wetlands to Oaklands Wetland and back. It will kick off with a Kaurna Welcome to Country and cultural walk […]

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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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Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine | Adelaide Festival Centre | 4 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019; ]
Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine
By Nay Nay | Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre
See ABC Kids star Nay Nay at the Adelaide Festival Centre in Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine. See Nay Nay and her tinkering friends on board HMS ‘Curiosity’, a grumpy old bubble-powered airship that flies world-wide. But when the ship breaks down, the […]

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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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Pick a Pink Lady Event | Lenswood | 4 & 5 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019 5:00 pm to May 5, 2019 5:00 pm. ]
Harrisville Orchards in Lenswood is open for Apple Picking on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May 2019
Over the first weekend in May, Harrisville Orchards are holding a Pick a Pink Lady event and they invite families to go along and pick fresh apples straight from the trees.

Entry Fee – TBA (previous years $5 per […]

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Pick a Pink Lady® Weekend 2019 | Apple Picking in Lenswood | 4 & 5 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019 to May 5, 2019. ]
Pick a Pink Lady® Weekend 2019 | Adelaide Apple Picking
Four family-owned and run apple orchards located in the heart of one of Australia’s premium apple-growing regions in the Adelaide Hills are open for visiting, exploring and fruit picking.
For one weekend only Pick a Pink Lady® Weekend provides a unique opportunity to pick some Pink Lady® […]

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Pooraka Farm Community Centre Family Fun Day | May the Fourth Be With You | 4 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019; 11:00 am; ]
Pooraka Farm Community Centre Family Fun Day
Be part of the FREE Pooraka Farm Community Centre 4th of May Star Wars Themed Community Day.
This is an opportunity for the whole family to learn more about the Pooraka Farm Community Centre and other local services while having some family fun. There will be a sausage sizzle and, […]

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Bowerbird Design Market | Adelaide Showground | 3-5 May 2019

[ May 3, 2019 to May 5, 2019. ]
Bowerbird Design Market – 3-5 May 2019
Creative workshops, activations and local, artisan-made food and craft beverages have been added to Bowerbird Design Market’s already stellar line up of contemporary fashion, art and design.  Visitors to Bowerbird Design Market will get to try their hand at a range of ticketed workshops, and free activities for small […]

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Circus Rio | Bonython Park | 5 Apr – 12 May 2019

[ April 5, 2019 to April 7, 2019. April 10, 2019; April 12, 2019 to April 14, 2019. April 17, 2019 to April 21, 2019. April 23, 2019; April 24, 2019; April 26, 2019 to April 28, 2019. May 1, 2019 to May 5, 2019. May 2, 2019; May 8, 2019 to May 12, 2019. ]
Circus Rio
Circus Rio will be in Adelaide for the first time ever from 5 April – 12 May 2019. Watch the incredible performers of Circus Rio take the whole family on a journey around the world, beginning at the famous Carnival of Rio de Janeiro.
Based on the electric atmosphere of Rio De Janeiro’s Carnival, then travelling […]

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South Australia’s History Festival | 27 Apr – 31 May 2019

[ April 27, 2019 to May 31, 2019. ]
South Australia’s 2019 History Festival
The History Festival is all about South Australian history. From April 27 to May 31, thousands of people will explore our state’s history through events which range from walks to websites, talks to tours, and exhibitions to special events.
Have you ever wanted to see inside Glenside Hospital’s infamous Z Ward? Or […]

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Something on Saturday 2019 | Adelaide Festival Centre | Jan – Nov 2019

[ February 10, 2019; March 14, 2019 to March 17, 2019. April 23, 2019 to April 28, 2019. May 4, 2019; May 11, 2019; May 22, 2019 to June 1, 2019. May 25, 2019 to May 26, 2019. June 1, 2019; June 29, 2019; ]
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday Fun for Families
For over 40 years, Something on Saturday has enchanted thousands of children with memorable live performances and craft workshops during the winter months.
In 2019, this family favourite will become an annual program of carefully curated events especially for young people. From performances to exhibitions and hands on […]

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert | Adelaide Symphony Orchestra | 4 May 2019

[ May 4, 2019; 7:00 pm; ]
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra presents a Disney Production

The Force will be with the ASO on May the fourth as they present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert.

John Williams’ legendary score paired with one of the most critically-acclaimed films of all time will make this screen and sound […]

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