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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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SteamRanger Heritage Railway Journeys | Timetable & Station Locations | South Australia

[ September 1, 2019; September 8, 2019; September 15, 2019; September 22, 2019; September 29, 2019; October 6, 2019; October 20, 2019; October 27, 2019; November 3, 2019; November 10, 2019; November 17, 2019; ]
SteamRanger Train Journeys in South Australia
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist […]

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National Child Protection Week | 1-7 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019 to September 7, 2019. ]
National Child Protection Week 2019
National Child Protection Week is coordinated by NAPCAN starting on Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September.  The aim of the week is to engage members of the community in supporting families and protecting children.

In 2019 National Child Protection Week focus on introducing a ‘child development’ communication frame to promote the […]

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Father’s Day at the National Railway Museum | Port Adelaide | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Celebrate Father’s Day at the National Railway Museum
Enjoy a ticket special for Father’s Day on Sunday 1 September and enjoy spending time together at the National Railway Museum.
Get ‘Two for One’ Adult tickets on Father’s Day between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 1 September 2019. Plus, unlimited FREE train rides all day as part of […]

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Hahndorf Farm Barn 20th Birthday | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Hahndorf Farm Barn 20th Birthday
Help Hahndorf Farm Barn celebrate this huge milestone on Sunday 1 September 2019.
On the day, admission fee will be as normal but with loads of free activities including free face painting, balloon animals and a jumping castle.

The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children’s farmyard and wildlife park. […]

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | September 2019

[ September 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019. ]
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September isn’t just about the Royal Adelaide Show and Father’s Day – it’s also global Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. And this year, the Childhood Cancer Association brings both together.
The CCA will be at The Royal Adelaide Show with a fun stall including colouring-in competition for young children. And the CCA […]

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Father’s Day at Pirate Life Brewing | Port Adelaide | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Father’s Day at Pirate Life Brewing
Welcome the return of Spring at Pirate Life Brewing with a Sunday Session all about the Dads of Adelaide.  There will be beer, pig on the spit and great tunes to enjoy.

Tickets are available for a sausage making class and beer education sessions.  Gift packs will also be available, plus […]

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Pinot & Pies at Barristers Block | Father’s Day | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Barristers Block Pinot & Pies – Father’s Day 2019
Take Dad along on Father’s Day for a Pinot & Pies session at Barristers Block in Woodside.

Situated in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, only 30 minutes from Adelaide, their cellar door is open 7 days a week where you can drop in for a tasting and grazing platter […]

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BBQ, Beats & Beers | Father’s Day at Glen Ewin Estate | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Glen Ewin Estate welcomes you to their 2019 Father’s Day event – BBQ, Beats & Beers
This event, hosted by Glen Ewin Estate in the Adelaide Hills, is created for Dad’s and their families to relax on their beautiful grounds, enjoy beats, cold beers, cider and a selection of BBQ specials created especially for this event.

The […]

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Father’s Day Whiskey Blending Session | Adelaide | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Father’s Day Whiskey Blending Session hosted by NOLA Adelaide
Spoil the whiskey loving Dad or Grandfather in your family and treat him to an intimate blending session this Father’s Day.  A unique opportunity at Nola Adelaide to delve into the fascinating world of bourbon whiskey.

Start the day with an intimate master class held by The Exchange […]

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Gift Ideas & What To Do in Adelaide on Father’s Day | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Father’s Day ideas to show Dad how much you care.
With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday 1 September – mark your diary!) you may be wondering what to do to make Father’s Day special for the special man or men in your life. The team at Play & Go have some great ideas for […]

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Father’s Day Sail | One & All Tall Ship | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Father’s Day Sail aboard the STV One & All Tall Ship
Treat Dad to the first sail of the season.  Step on board the STV One And All and take the opportunity to have the same experience as thousands of sailors across the ages. Get involved in setting the sails, helm at the wheel with the […]

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Bring Ya Dad for Free* | Father’s Day at Cleland Wildlife Park | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Spend this Father’s Day with family and Bring Ya Dad for free to Cleland Wildlife Park!
All dads will receive free entry to the park on Sunday 1 September* to enjoy Cleland’s world renowned nature experience.
While you’re visiting, why not check out some Cleland experiences? Has Dad ever hand fed a wombat for example? Or held […]

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Father’s Day at Monarto Zoo | FREE Entry & BBQ Feast | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; ]
Father’s Day at Monarto Zoo
Make Dad feel like the King of the jungle this Father’s Day, with a FREE* visit to Monarto Zoo!
The ultimate destinations for a wild day out, Monarto Zoo and Adelaide Zoo will help you spoil Dad with tons of fun-filled activities and their adorable animals.

Simply redeem with any full price ticket […]

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Father’s Day at Enfield Memorial Park | 1 Sep 2019

[ September 1, 2019; 10:00 am; ]
Father’s Day at Enfield Memorial Park
Everything to love about Dad will be celebrated at a special Father’s Day event at Enfield Memorial Park on Sunday 1 September 2019 from 10am until 12 noon.
South Australian families are invited to attend the free event to honour fathers past and present. Complimentary refreshments will be served including children’s […]

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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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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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Royal Adelaide Show | 30 Aug – 8 Sep 2019

[ August 30, 2019 to September 8, 2019. ]
Royal Adelaide Show 2019
As always there’s plenty to get excited about at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. Taking in two full weekends and running for ten days in total, this year’s Show promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The 2019 Royal Adelaide Show, opening Friday 30 August and closing on Sunday 8 September, will showcase […]

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REM+ Tuition Pre-School Reading Programme | Terms 3 & 4 2019

[ July 22, 2019 to September 27, 2019. October 14, 2019 to December 13, 2019. ]
REM+ Tuition Pre-School Reading Programme
Starting School in 2020? REM+ Tuition’s Pre-School Phonics Reading Programme, written by Jenny Allen (Director of REM+ Tuition) is specifically for pre-readers and beginning readers from 4½ years of age.
The aim of this programme is to prepare young children for reading and for school in such a way that they will […]

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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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The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home Exhibition | Unley Museum | 9 May – 3 Oct 2019

[ May 9, 2019 to October 3, 2019. ]
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home Exhibition – City of Unley and Flinders University
An exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of returned South Australian soldiers is now on display at Unley Museum.
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home exhibition marks 100 years since soldiers who served on the frontline in WWI were returning home to resume […]

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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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