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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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Stable Stars Kids Club | Family Race Days | Oct 2019 – Apr 2020

[ October 12, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 21, 2019; January 5, 2020; ]
Stable Stars Kids Club Summer Series
Celebrate the New Year trackside at the Fleurieu Family Day races hosted by the Strathalbyn Racing Club on Sunday 5 January 2020.
A relaxed, affordable family-friendly racing event, entry is FREE for kids under 16. There will be food vans, market stalls and cheese platters on offer.  At the racecourse in […]

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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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San Remo Budget Busting Recipes | World Pasta Day | 25 Oct 2019

[ October 25, 2019; ]
San Remo Budget Busting Recipes
World Pasta Day is on 25 October so San Remo want to take the opportunity to remind people of the affordability and ease of making a pasta meal for the family.
San Remo have commissioned some research that found that Australians are spending big on takeaway – with families of young kids and students […]

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Laratinga BirdFair | Laratinga Wetland | 27 Oct 2019

[ October 27, 2019; ]  
Laratinga BirdFair
Enjoy a great day of birding and bird-related fun at the second ‘Laratinga BirdFair on Sunday 27 October from 10am to 4pm.
Organised by Birds SA and the Mt Barker Council, there will be stalls, displays, guided bird walks and guest speakers, plus food, coffee and music. There will also be activities for the kids […]

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Glenthorne National Park Open Days | 26 & 27 Oct 2019

[ October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Glenthorne National Park Open Days
Go along to one of the Glenthorne National Park Open Days and be amongst the first to see what’s planned for Adelaide’s newest national park.
Take a ranger-guided walk and see artist’s impressions from the draft master plan, and join in activities hosted by Nature Play SA including geocaching and cultural activities by the […]

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Halloween Treasure Hunt | Mitcham Square | 31 Oct 2019

[ October 31, 2019; ]
Halloween Treasure Hunt at Mitcham Square
Fun, FREE Halloween event at Mitcham Square Shopping Centre.
Take along your little ghosts, witches, warlocks and monsters for some ghoulish fun at Mitcham Square Shopping Centre on Halloween evening, Thursday 31 October.

Kids love Halloween so Mitcham Square have organised a fun event in their centre to celebrate. Make sure to […]

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Kindergym Unley | Enrol for Term 4 – 2019

[ October 14, 2019 to December 14, 2019. ]
Kindergym Unley Term 4 2019
Kindergym Unley provides an affordable opportunity for preschool children to engage in group and self-directed play enabling them to explore their sensory, physical and social world.  It is a non-competitive and inclusive activity. 
Parents and caregivers stay and play too, giving children the opportunity to practise and develop their motor and […]

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Launch of Accessible Henley | SA’s First Total Wheelchair Accessible Beach | 19 Oct 2019

[ October 19, 2019; ]
Making Henley Beach Accessible
Henley Beach is the first totally accessible beach in South Australia, featuring beach wheelchairs, beach mats available 24/7 and the new Changing Places, a facility to assist those with high support needs and their families and carers.
Celebrate the launch of summer activities and accessible Henley with the City of Charles Sturt and Henley […]

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Spectacular Sundays at Carrick Hill | Third Sunday of Each Month

[ October 20, 2019; ]
Spectacular Sundays at Carrick Hill
Spectacular Sundays is an ongoing program taking place on the third Sunday of each month.
Carrick Hill’s third Spectacular Sundays program will take place on 20 October with a Garden Party theme. Admission is free with free parking onsite and wheel chair and pram access.

The day includes traditional storytelling on the Children’s […]

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National Discover Sailing Day | Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron | Outer Harbor | 27 Oct 2019

[ October 27, 2019; ]
Free Sailing Experience – National Discover Sailing Day
Enjoy a free sailing experience as part of National Discover Sailing Day 2019 on Sunday 27 October at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.
Enjoy a short sail, check out the Club’s facilities, and you too could be enjoying this amazing sport and on your way to some cruising […]

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Flinders Chase National Park Centenary – Kangaroo Island | Oct 2019

[ October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. ]
Flinders Chase National Park Centenary
National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia (NPWSSA) is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Flinders Chase National Park. There will be free entry to Flinders Chase National Park on 12 of October, as well as camping discounts during October.
Flinders Chase National Park was the second national park to be declared […]

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Halloween in the City of Adelaide | 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2019

[ October 25, 2019 to November 2, 2019. ]

Spooktacular ways to celebrate Halloween
If you’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate Halloween this year, here are the top picks for a Spooktacular time in the city of Adelaide
From zany zoo visits and spooky crafts to terrifying trails and devilish dodgeball – there’s something that will be sure to raise the hairs for all […]

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Wail at the Gaol – Escape Trail | Halloween Event | Adelaide Gaol | 26 & 27 Oct 2019

[ October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Wail at the Gaol – Escape Trail
Halloween will have a spooktacular twist this year as the Adelaide Gaol leads you on a daring adventure through its haunted walls with a two day special edition of their popular Escape Trail.
Take your little ghosts and goblins for a day sure to entertain, with children able to explore […]

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Triathlon SA | West Lakes Kids Series | Oct 2019 – Mar 2020

[ October 20, 2019; November 17, 2019; January 27, 2020; March 29, 2020; ]
West Lakes Kids Series Triathlons
Triathlon South Australia is proud to bring to you a new kids race series embedded in their Westfield West Lakes Triathlon Series Events.
*CANCELLED* – Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 outbreak this event has been cancelled.
Triathlon Australia has decided to withdraw all sanctioning from events and races on […]

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Mitchell Park Oval Playground

[ October 15, 2019; 11:00 am; ]
Mitchell Park Oval Playground
The Mitchell Park Oval Playground was upgraded in 2019. Mitchell Park Oval Playground in The City of Marion is classified as a neighbourhood reserve and the work completed included:

New play structures- Combo Swing, Embankment Slide, Trampolines, Timber Climbing Structure and various nature play elements
Shelter
Picnic setting
Landscaping
Pathways
Drinking Fountain […]

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Day at the Park – Hit107 Free Family Event | Jubilee Park Port Noarlunga | 12 Oct 2019

[ October 12, 2019; ]
Hit107 Super Cool School Holidays – Day at the Park, Free Family Event
Adelaide’s Hit107 is hosting a free event for families at Jubilee Park in Port Noarlunga on Saturday 12 October.
The Hit107 Black Thunders will be at Jubilee Park and there will be plenty of fun activities including an inflatable soccer arena thanks to Soccajoeys […]

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Salisbury Recreation Precinct Season Open Day | 12 Oct 2019

[ October 12, 2019; ]
Salisbury Recreation Precinct Season Open Day
The 2019-20 Season at Salisbury Recreation Precinct will open on Saturday 12 October 2019.  The centre features 2 outdoor pools, a toddler splash pool and 8 tennis courts.

Normal opening hours will apply (7am – 6pm) with the free activities only available between 12pm – 4pm.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the […]

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OzAsia Festival 2019 – Family Friendly Events & Shows | 17 Oct – 3 Nov 2019

[ October 17, 2019 to November 3, 2019. ]
OzAsia Festival 2019
OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. Family-friendly events include the spectacular Moon Lantern Parade, the enticing Lucky Dumpling Market plus unique performances from around the globe.
Thirty-five Adelaide exclusives including five world-first performances and 22 Australian premieres are among 60 events being held as part of Adelaide Festival Centre’s […]

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Pipsqueaks Market Oogedy Boogedy Market | Norwood Concert Hall | 12 Oct 2019

[ October 12, 2019; ]
Pipsqueaks Market Oogedy Boogedy Market
Prepare to get Oogedy Boogedy at Pipsqueaks Halloween Market.
Shop at wonderful stalls with handmade or new high quality gifts, like Halloween costumes for kids, homewares, candles, baby and kids stuff and lots more. Meet the new Kidpreneurs with their lil biz, including popcorn, candles, dog treats, slime and scrunchies.

There’ll also be […]

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Adelaide 36ers | Basketball Home Games | Oct 2019 – Feb 2020

[ October 19, 2019; October 25, 2019; November 2, 2019; November 15, 2019; November 24, 2019; December 13, 2019; December 20, 2019; December 29, 2019; January 1, 2020; January 6, 2020; January 11, 2020; January 25, 2020; February 2, 2020; February 8, 2020; ]
Adelaide 36ers Basketball Home Games 2019/20 Season
The Adelaide 36ers are the only team in the National Basketball League (NBL) representing South Australia.
Tickets are now on sale for the Adelaide 36ers home games for the 2019/20 season. This year, played at the new venue of Adelaide Entertainment Centre, it’s a must see experience for every basketball fan […]

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Adelaide Oval Stadium Golf | 5-12 Oct 2019

[ October 5, 2019 to October 12, 2019. ]
Adelaide Oval Stadium Golf
Adelaide Oval will be turned into a golfer’s paradise over seven days, from Saturday 5 October 2019.
Featuring a nine-hole golf course, a nine-hole putting course, a Clubhouse putting hole, longest drive simulator competition and more – all open to the general public and corporate groups.

Teeing off from locations around the stadium, including […]

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Heywood Park Adelaide Ninja Playground

Heywood Park Ninja Obstacle Course – A Playground for Older Kids | Review

[ October 3, 2019 to October 31, 2019. ]
Heywood Park Mini Ninja Playspace Review
A unique playground designed for older kids which offers challenging fun.
Heywood Park’s new Ninja Playspace which opened on 26 September 2019 is an obstacle course specifically designed for older kids around 10 to 14 years of age. The idea for the Ninja obstacle course came from local resident Rebecca and her […]

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Your Wild Imagination | Free Book Launch Party | 7 Oct 2019

[ October 7, 2019; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Join Wild Imagination for a fun filled day to celebrate the launch of their new nature play activity book – Your Wild Imagination
Families will enjoy lots of FREE activities including nature craft, loose parts play, potion making and lots more in the beautiful surrounds of the olive trees at Victoria Park.
This free event will be […]

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A Day of Fashion | Norwood Place | 12 Oct 2019

[ October 12, 2019; ]
A Day of Fashion at Norwood Place
Fashion-lovers are invited to head to Norwood Place for exclusive discounts on Saturday 12 October for A Day of Fashion.  There will be discounts centre wide and free in-centre activities.

Collect your FREE Limited Edition Gift Bag* from the pre-loved clothes donation station inside Norwood Place.  On the day there will […]

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Try the Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak | Westfield West Lakes & TTP | 8-12 Oct 2019

[ October 8, 2019 to October 12, 2019. ]
Try the Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak
See the magical illusion unfold before your own eyes at Westfield West Lakes during the October school holidays.
Westfield West Lakes are calling all Witches, Wizards and Muggles to appear to disappear with The Cloak of Invisibility.

You will be able to view your invisible selves through the 22 inch TV screen. […]

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Bridgestone World Solar Challenge | Victoria Square Adelaide | 17-20 oct 2019

[ October 17, 2019 to October 20, 2019. ]
World Solar Challenge Adelaide 2019
Celebrate innovation right here in Adelaide as all 46 teams from 23 countries finish their 3,000km journey from Darwin, powered by the sun as part of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
For over 30 years, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge has welcomed the brightest young minds from around the world to Australia, […]

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Rymill Park Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playspace | Inclusive Play Day | 13 Oct 2019

[ October 13, 2019; ]
Quentin Kenihan Playspace – Inclusive Play Day 13 October 2019
A new inclusive playspace is being built in Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14) and the City of Adelaide is seeking your thoughts on what you think will create a great play experience for people of all ages and abilities.
Update Thursday 6 August 2020 – READ […]

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