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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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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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Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival 2019 | Torrensville | 5 May 2019

[ May 5, 2019; ]
Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival 2019 – Adelaide’s Largest Japanese Cultural Festival
Now in its 24th year, the Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival is a celebration of the cultural and social links between the people of Japan and Australia. It is a great day for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy Japanese music, performances, […]

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Adelaide Crows v Fremantle | Sunday Funday | Adelaide Oval | 5 May 2019

[ May 5, 2019; ]
Adelaide Crows v Fremantle at the Adelaide Oval
Spend this Sunday at the footy! It’s Sunday Funday, which means kids’ General Admission tickets are FREE as the Crows take on Fremantle at Adelaide Oval.

It’s also the second of the special ‘Eddie’s Little Legends’ Junior Rounds, so junior members who visit the McDonalds Kids Zone will collect […]

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Adelaide United vs. Melbourne City | Hyundai A-League Elimination Final 2 | 5 May 2019

[ May 5, 2019; 6:30 pm; ]
The Hyundai A-League 2019 Finals Series is here and it’s time to feel the finals.
Be there to experience the emotion of finals football as the heroes of the Hyundai A-League battle it out to become champions. On Sunday May 5, Adelaide United will host Melbourne City FC at Coopers Stadium in the second Elimination Final, […]

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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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Blue Devil Snorkel Second Valley | 5 May 2019

[ May 5, 2019; ]
Blue Devil Snorkel Second Valley
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel within Encounter Marine Park at Second Valley reef. The reef and jetty is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
EMS snorkel events are proudly supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board and DEWNR […]

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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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Adelaide Gaol History Day | Thebarton | 5 May 2019

[ May 5, 2019; ]
Discover the unique story of Adelaide Gaol at it’s annual History Day.
Operational for 147 years, approximately 300,000 prisoners passed through the Gaol’s doors, with 45 executions carried out.
This year, the staff at Adelaide Gaol have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a new and exciting exhibition, with a collection of officer hats […]

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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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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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City of Burnside presents Family Fun Days | 10 Feb, 31 Mar & 5 May 2019

[ February 10, 2019; March 31, 2019; May 5, 2019; ]
City of Burnside presents Family Fun Days
Family Fun Day – Histories & Mysteries | Sunday 10 February 2019  |  10am – 2pm
A fantastic day of Histories & Mysteries! Join in for a day of Medieval Tournaments, Historic Truck Rides, Arts & Crafts and ld Fashioned Games.

Location: Kensington Gardens Reserve
Family Fun Day – Science | Sunday 31 March 2019  […]

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Start at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | 2019

[ January 6, 2019; February 3, 2019; March 3, 2019; April 7, 2019; May 5, 2019; June 2, 2019; July 7, 2019; August 4, 2019; September 1, 2019; October 6, 2019; November 3, 2019; December 1, 2019; ]
START at the Gallery
START at the Gallery offers an exciting introduction to visual art for children and families. Held on the first Sunday of every month, START is free and includes art activities, tours, live performance and entertainment.
Each monthly event is themed around current exhibitions or the general collection.

START is recommended for children aged 3-12 years […]

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