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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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Brickworks Marketplace & Cara Quiet Hour | Sensory Friendly Shopping | 26 Aug 2019

[ August 26, 2019; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ]
Brickworks Marketplace & Cara Quiet Hour
In a South Australian first, Brickworks Marketplace and Cara will host the first shopping centre Quiet Hour next week.
The Torrensville shopping centre’s three major retailers, Woolworths, Big W and Tony & Marks, as well as the mall spaces, have committed to going quiet for an hour on Monday, 26 August […]

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Are You Australia’s Best Kids’ Newsreader Competition | Studio 10 | Closes 25 Aug 2019

[ August 19, 2019 to August 25, 2019. ]
Are You Australia’s Best Kids’ Newsreader Competition – Calling All Kids!
Studio 10 and Kidsnews.com.au are searching for Australia’s best kids’ newsreader to join them live on Studio 10 on Friday 30 August 2019.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Simply upload a short video up to 30 seconds long to show why you’re Australia’s best newsreader.  […]

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SALA Sunday on Goody

SALA Sunday on Goody | 25 Aug 2019

[ August 25, 2019; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
SALA Sunday on Goody
This is a free family event to celebrate SALA in the Heart of Goodwood.
Goodwood Road is hosting a FREE family event on Gilbert Street to celebrate the South Australian Living Arts Festival (SALA). There will be art displayed, along with plenty of food and wine, kids workshops, facepainting and goody bags.
Activities:
Food and […]

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sea shepherd beach clean

Adelaide Beach Clean: Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Campaign | Port Noarlunga | 25 Aug 2019

[ August 25, 2019; 10:00 am; ]
Port Noarlunga Beach Clean | Sea Shepherd
Celebrate Marine Park of the Month by taking part in this FREE Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Campaign event at Port Noarlunga.
This time there will be some amazing guests along with a first ever fun run. Learn more about what a Marine Park is, about plastic pollution and help the […]

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Star Gazing at Mylor Oval | Adelaide Hills Science Hub | 31 Aug 2019

[ August 31, 2019; 5:00 pm; ]
Star Gazing at Mylor Oval  – **SOLD OUT**
After a sold out session in March, the Adelaide Hills Science Hub are once again travelling from the moon to the edge of the universe.

Rug up, take along a picnic rug, watch the sunset and view the night sky through powerful computerised telescopes.

Drinks, coffee and and gourmet BBQ […]

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National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Mini Film Competition | Ends 30 Aug 2019

[ July 15, 2019 to August 30, 2019. ]
National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Mini Film Competition
This year for the first time, the National Pharmacies Christmas pageant is giving children the opportunity to win ‘A World Full of Wonder’ experience by entering the 2019 Mini Film Competition.
The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is calling on the creativity of children aged 6 – 12 years old to […]

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FruChocs Appreciation Day | Adelaide | 23 Aug 2019

[ August 23, 2019; ]
FruChocs Appreciation Day 2019
Calling all FruChocaholics and sweet tooths alike! Celebrate FruChocs Appreciation Day on Friday 23 August in Rundle Mall.
From 10am in Gawler Place there will be free activities including face painters, music, the FruChoc photobooth, the unveiling of their new 3D Trick Eye Art, the NOVA Casanova’s and so much more.
Fan favourite Mr […]

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steven ter horst free hot chocolate

FREE Hot Chocolate Day at Steven ter Horst Hyde Park | 17 Aug 2019

[ August 17, 2019; 9:00 am; ]
FREE Hot Chocolate Day at Steven ter Horst Chocolatier Hyde Park
Steven ter Horst Chocolatier will be hosting a special free hot chocolate day to celebrate the opening of his newest store at Hyde Park.
Enjoy a delicious complimentary hot chocolate of any flavour (1 hot chocolate per customer).

Flavours include:

Aztec Chilli – blend of Chilli and […]

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carnival day at woodville

Carnival Day @ Woodville | SANFL Eagles vs Crows | 18 Aug 2019

[ August 18, 2019; ]
Carnival Day @ Woodville
Enjoy Carnival Day @ Woodville where the Eagles take on the Adelaide Crows in Round 17 in the SANFL Statewide Super League at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval.
This will be a perfect day for families with a huge range of free activities including a free jumping castle, face painting and a huge kids […]

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tea with a princess

Dunluce Castle Sunday History Tour & Devonshire Tea | Brighton | 25 Aug 2019

[ August 25, 2019; ]
Dunluce Castle History Tour & Devonshire Tea
Booking a Tour at the historical Dunluce Castle contributes to the preservation of a Historically Listed Building and helps to keep its stories alive.
These tours and other events are being held at Dunluce to bring in revenue for all the expensive preservation projects. With the help of the community, […]

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mortal kombat casting

Mortal Kombat Extras Casting Call | Glenside | 17 Aug 2019

[ August 17, 2019; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Mortal Kombat Extras Casting Call
Heesom Casting are opening their doors to any and all Adelaide residents who wish to appear as extras in the major blockbuster feature film, Mortal Kombat.
Meet the Australian casting directors on Saturday 17 August 2019 from 9am – 2pm at Heesom Casting at Adelaide Studios. There are hundreds of roles available for […]

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Oliphant Science Awards Open Day | 25 Aug 2019

[ August 25, 2019; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Oliphant Science Awards Open Day 2019
At the 2019 Oliphant Science Awards Open Day you can see, learn and immerse the whole family in science.
Explore the winning entries in SA’s largest science competition. Watch live science shows all afternoon – exploring Australia’s wildlife, chemistry experiments, dinosaurs and space.
Get hands-on with robots, Lego, puzzles, and compete to […]

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FREE National Science Week events | Adelaide Zoo | 13 & 15 Aug 2019

[ August 13, 2019; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. August 15, 2019; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ]
To celebrate National Science Week, Adelaide Zoo are hosting FREE information evenings completely open to the public, so you can learn more about what they do at the zoo!
**Editors note: All events are now fully booked
Don’t miss the chance to learn about how the zoo uses scientific methods to understand and enrich the lives of […]

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festival of the magpie

Festival of the Magpie | Cleland Wildlife Park | 17 & 18 Aug 2019

[ August 17, 2019 to August 18, 2019. ]
Festival of the Magpie at Cleland Wildlife Park
Known for their sweet song and sometimes vicious aerial assaults, the magpie is a highly intelligent bird, and one that is often misunderstood.
To help gain a better understanding of magpies and their habits, Cleland Wildlife Park is holding a two day ‘Festival of the Magpie’ event on the […]

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scinema

SCINEMA @ The Science Exchange | National Science Week | 24 Aug 2019

[ August 24, 2019; ]
SCINEMA @ The Science Exchange
If you love film and are interested in science go along to the SCINEMA @ The Science Exchange event.
On Saturday 24 August, six films will be screened at The Science Exchange across four sessions straight from this year’s SCINEMA International Science Film Festival in support of National Science Week. A dedicated […]

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Granite Island Planting Day | Victor Harbor | 11 Aug 2019

[ August 11, 2019; ]
Granite Island Planting Day
Go along and help Friends of Granite Island plant seedlings to restore the Little Penguin habitat.
On Sunday 11 August the local ranger will be on hand and you can learn about the Little Penguin from the volunteers, who are working hard to look after the island, by joining a penguin tour.
If you […]

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Legend of Isla Nublar

LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar | Mini-series on 9Go! | 15 August 2019

[ August 15, 2019; ]
LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar
LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar is set to premiere on Channel Nine’s 9Go! from 15 August 2019 in Australia.
Universal Brand Development (Universal), the LEGO Group and Channel Nine have announced the all-new, animated mini-series, LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar, will be airing on 9Go! From 15 […]

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Annual Camellia Show | Carrick Hill | 10 & 11 Aug 2019

[ August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019. ]
Camellias South Australia Inc present the annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill
Camellias South Australia Inc will hold their annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill in Springfield over the weekend of August 10 and 11.   Admission is free and there will be countless blooms on display and quality plants for sale.

Visitors on the day will […]

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sunday fun

Sunday Fun for Dads & Kids | Seaton North Neighbourhood Centre | Aug – Dec 2019

[ August 4, 2019; September 1, 2019; October 6, 2019; November 3, 2019; December 1, 2019; ]
Sunday Fun for Dads & Kids in Seaton
From 10am to 12noon on the first Sunday of each month there will be FREE fun and adventure in an environment suited to men and their children.
A range of indoor and outdoor activities are provided. This event is suitable for children aged 0 – 12 and their Dad, […]

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ABC YourSpace | Help Shape ABC Programming | Aug 2019

[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
ABC YourSpace – Help Shape the ABC
As Australia’s independent national public broadcaster, the ABC’s goal is to be the home of Australian conversations, culture and stories.
Everything the ABC does is for you and they strive to bring you distinctive content and outstanding experiences. You can help shape what they do by joining their online feedback community, YourSpace.
With your […]

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kids free in august victor harbour

Kids Ride FREE on the Victor Harbor Horse Tram | 1-31 Aug 2019

[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
Kids Ride FREE on the Victor Harbor Horse Tram in August
1 August is when all horses in the southern hemisphere celebrate their birthdays so to celebrate, the Victor Harbor Horse Tram will be FREE for kids for the month of August.
The Victor Harbor Horse Tram’s Clydesdale team can’t wait to celebrate for the whole month […]

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Illuminart Travelling Light Show | SALA | Regional South Australia | Aug & Sep 2019

[ August 2, 2019 to August 6, 2019. August 8, 2019 to August 10, 2019. August 16, 2019 to August 19, 2019. August 22, 2019 to August 23, 2019. August 25, 2019; August 28, 2019; August 30, 2019; September 27, 2019 to September 29, 2019. ]
Illuminart Light Show to Travel Around Regional South Australia – August & September 2019
lluminart will be creating after dark light shows featuring bold, colourful artwork and stories which will be projected onto Silos, Town Halls, and large walls all around regional South Australia as part of the SALA Festival.
The tour will help commemorate the Falie […]

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Sensory Information for the Royal Adelaide Show | 30 Aug – 8 Sep 2019

[ August 30, 2019 to September 8, 2019. ]
Sensory Information for the 2019 Royal Adelaide Show
The Royal Adelaide Show is a hive of activity each and every day, and they would love everyone to enjoy South Australia’s largest event.  However with so much to see and do, as well as large, noisy crowds, this may not be possible for everyone.  This year the […]

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Kids Navigate Neuroscience

Kids Navigate Neuroscience | National Science Week | University of Adelaide | 11 Aug 2019

[ August 11, 2019; ]
Kids Navigate Neuroscience
Why does food not taste good when we have a cold? Is the word “Yanny” or “Laurel?” How do neurons communicate? What does the brain look like up close?
In this interactive National Science Week children’s event, held by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, kids will get […]

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Big Market Adventures on Saturdays | Adelaide Central Market | 3-31 Aug 2019

[ August 3, 2019; August 10, 2019; August 17, 2019; August 24, 2019; August 31, 2019; ]
Big Market Adventures on Saturdays at the Adelaide Central Market
The Adelaide Central Market will be holding free activities for kids on Saturdays during the month of August.  Participation in all workshops will be free and bookings are not required, however numbers will be limited so be sure to arrive early to ensure a spot.  Activities […]

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Encouraging Emotional Honesty in Boys

What boys need to hear: How the ways we talk to – and don’t talk to – boys affects them | Free Presentation | 6 Aug 2019

[ August 6, 2019; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
What Boys Need to Hear – Encouraging Emotional Honesty in our Sons
Giving boys “permission” to express their feelings can help to prevent depression, aggression and addiction as they grow into men, according to a leading visiting educator.
World-respected authority on masculinity, Professor Andrew Reiner, will visit Prince Alfred College next week where he will present a […]

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