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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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The Big Wedgie | World’s Tallest Inflatable Waterslide | West Beach Parks | 23 Nov 2019 – 9 Feb 2020

[ November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie at West Beach Parks open all Summer School Holidays from Sunday 23 November 2019 and Elizabeth from 7 December 2019
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides with something for all ages.  Locals will remember (and tourists will never forget) the star of the show: The Big Wedgie waterslide! […]

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Glenlea Summer Sundays | Mt Barker | Nov 2019 – Mar 2020

[ November 24, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 8, 2019; January 12, 2020; January 19, 2020; February 2, 2020; February 16, 2020; March 1, 2020; March 15, 2020; ]
Afternoons of family fun at the Summer Sunday series of events at Glenlea.
Free coffee, sausage sizzle and a range of activities for the kids will be provided. Pack the bikes and scooters and roam this natural landscape with walking trails, reserves and plenty of wildlife.
See the comprehensive itinerary below:

Sunday 24 Nov 2019, 1-3pm | […]

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Christmas on the Hill | Carols & Fireworks | Wynn Vale | 24 Nov 2019

[ November 24, 2019; ]
Christmas on the Hill
Christmas on the Hill is a family friendly, community event with free entertainment, amusement rides, carols and fireworks.
Everyone is welcome to go and enjoy this FREE community event on Wynn Vale Oval (behind King’s Baptist Church). 

The evening kicks off from 5pm with family friendly entertainment including show rides, food vendors (food for […]

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Pick Your Own Cherries Adelaide | Lennane Orchards | Nov – Dec 2019

[ November 14, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
Pick Your Own Cherries – Lennane Orchard
The Cherry picking season at Lennane Orchard has begun with ‘Pick Your Own’ (PYO) and cafe open from Wednesday 13 November and shed door sales from Thursday 14 November 2019.
Lennane Orchard are looking forward to showing you around the property and providing you with a first-hand experience of a […]

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Glenelg Ferris Wheel | Adelaide | 22 Nov 2019 – 23 Feb 2020

[ November 22, 2019 to February 23, 2020. ]

 
Giant Ferris Wheel at Glenelg
The giant Skyline ferris wheel is heading back to Glenelg for the Summer season.
Mix102.3 has again partnered with Skyline Attractions to bring the Giant Ferris Wheel to the front of the Jetty near Moseley Square, Glenelg.

At 35 metres high, SkyLine is the tallest travelling portable observation wheel […]

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Adelaide Giants Home Games | West Beach | Season 2019/20

[ November 14, 2019 to November 16, 2019. November 22, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. December 27, 2019 to December 29, 2019. January 10, 2020 to January 12, 2020. January 23, 2020 to January 26, 2020. ]
Adelaide Giants Home Games – Season 2019/20
The Adelaide Giants are the home of professional baseball in South Australia, playing in the 8-team Australian Baseball League.
Formerly known as the Adelaide Bite, the Adelaide Giants are hosting Japan Day in their only games prior to the season opener on Friday 22 November at West Beach.

Alongside the Australia Japan […]

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Myer Santaland Adelaide

Santaland Adelaide | Myer Rundle Mall | Nov – Dec 2019

[ November 9, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Santaland at Myer in Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Myer’s Santaland was refurbished a couple of years ago to create a festive area on level two of the Adelaide Myer Centre.  The result was a magical winter wonderland for Christmas and the main attraction is the ‘Santaland Express’ – a life size train offering a virtual experience to […]

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The Magic Cave Adelaide | David Jones Rundle Mall | Nov-Dec 2019

[ November 9, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Visit the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide
As many would know, the Magic Cave has had plenty of changes over the years. Once you travel to the 2nd floor of the Rundle Mall David Jones store, children can follow the footsteps to the Magic Cave where they’ll find an array of entertainment including Christmas […]

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Red Umbrella Market | Cumberland Park | 24 Nov 2019

[ November 24, 2019; ]
Red Umbrella Market
Red Umbrella Market supports local South Australian makers & creators.
Browse lots of fabulous handmade homewares, giftware, jewellery, clothing, kids’ items & much more at the Red Umbrella Market held at Cumberland Park Community Centre. There will also be tasty food and drinks. The market supports the shopping of local, handmade items this Christmas.
What’s […]

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Sonic Blossom by Lee Mingwei | Art Gallery of SA | 1 Nov – 1 Dec 2019

[ November 1, 2019 to December 1, 2019. ] [caption id="attachment_122568" align="alignnone" width="630"] Lee Mingwei; photo Saul Steed.[/caption]
Lee Mingwei: Sonic Blossom
An immersive gift of song at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) welcomes international artist Lee Mingwei and his Sonic Blossom FREE public art installation, a gift of song that audiences can experience at AGSA everyday throughout November […]

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Naracoorte World Heritage Festival & Run | 24 Nov 2019

[ November 24, 2019; ]
Naracoorte World Heritage Festival & Run – Big Fun, Trail Run at the Naracoorte Caves National Park
Head to the Naracoorte Caves National Park for the Naracoorte World Heritage Festival and Run to celebrate 50 years since the discovery of our World-famous fossil beds and 25 years since the Naracoorte Caves were inscribed on the World Heritage […]

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Return to the Village | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 23 & 24 Nov 2019

[ November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. ]
Return to the Village at the Adelaide Botanic Garden
Return to the Village is a collaborative life-sized game with heart, soul and purpose.  Designed for children and their families, it’s an interactive theatre piece which doubles as a role-playing event – like a board game come to life.
Participation is free, but numbers are limited so you must book […]

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Adelaide Shorebird and Dolphin Festival | Nov 2019

[ November 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019. ]
Adelaide Shorebird and Dolphin Festival 2019
Celebrate Park of the Month in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park-Winaityinaityi Pangkara during November.
Discover amazing wildlife and stunning landscapes with so much to see and do, from bird and dolphin watching to kayaking, snorkelling and mangrove tours.  There will be great outdoor events and activities […]

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Kat’s Tales in the Park | Free Storytelling Event | Unley | 24 Nov 2019

[ November 24, 2019; 11:00 am; ]
Kat’s Tales in the Park
Kat’s Tales Storytelling brings her zest and warmth to Morrie Harrell Playground with an original, interactive story to charm kids and families. Go along and help bring the pet shop alive. Make silly noises, dance and sing old favourites to tenor ukulele accompaniment. Take home a free craft.
This is free family […]

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Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide

Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide 2019 | South Australian Pageants

[ November 9, 2019; November 16, 2019 to November 17, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. November 29, 2019 to November 30, 2019. December 1, 2019; December 6, 2019 to December 7, 2019. December 13, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 23, 2019; 11:00 pm; ]
Your Guide to Adelaide’s Christmas Pageants 2019
Find out when your local Christmas Pageant is happening this year, around South Australia.
Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for local residents to enjoy. Community Christmas Pageants are a great way to support local businesses, organisations, schools and clubs as they entertain the crowds with […]

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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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Macclesfield Strawberry Fete | 24 Nov 2019

[ November 24, 2019; ]  

Macclesfield Strawberry Fete
The 92nd Macclesfield Strawberry Fete will be held on Sunday 24 November on Davenport Square, Macclesfield, from 9:30am.
There will be something for everyone with a live band, children’s activities, agility dog performances, and of course food and strawberries galore. Enjoy the variety of market stalls and a wide range of strawberry produce.

In conjunction […]

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Lighting of the Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 16 Nov 2019

[ November 16, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Lighting of the Christmas Tree – Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
Enjoy a magical evening of free entertainment at the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square.
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season as the City of Adelaide flicks the big switch to turn on the dazzling lights of the giant Christmas Tree for the first time in […]

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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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Glenelg Sunset Markets | Nov 2019 – Mar 2020

[ November 24, 2019; December 8, 2019; January 12, 2020; February 9, 2020; March 8, 2020; ]
The Glenelg Sunset Markets – the ultimate beachside market.
The Glenelg Sunset Markets return for the 2019/20 Spring/Summer season.
Kicking off on Sunday 24 November to coincide with the Glenelg Christmas pageant, the market, now in its 4th year, highlights over 60 market stalls in fashion, kids, health, art and beauty.

Located on Glenelg’s beachfront on the sprawling […]

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Tarnanthi

Tarnanthi | Celebration of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art & Culture | 17 Oct 2019 – 27 Jan 2020

[ October 17, 2019 to January 27, 2020. ] [caption id="attachment_120274" align="alignnone" width="630"] Ryan Presley, Marri Ngarr people, Northern Territory, born 1987, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Blood Money – Infinite Dollar Note – Dundalli, Commemorative, 2018, Brisbane, watercolour on paper; Collection of Bernard Shafer, Image courtesy the artist and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, © Ryan Presley, photo: Carl Warner.[/caption]
Tarnanthi – Australia’s largest […]

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Spring Guide to the City | Adelaide | Sep – Nov 2019

[ September 18, 2019 to November 30, 2019. ]
Spring guide to the city of Adelaide
Let the city be your playground this spring! With our longer days and warmer nights, it’s the perfect time to seek out city-bound adventures. There’s so much to do and so many places for families to explore.
Pick one of eleven fabulous play spaces to explore with the kids. Find […]

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Bat Trail | City of Adelaide | Oct – Dec 2019

[ October 1, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Walk the Bat Trail in the City of Adelaide
Walk the Bat Trail and look for the 25 bat tags to learn more about Adelaide’s Grey-headed Flying-foxes. See if you can find them all!
The trail is located along the banks of the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari, adjacent Botanic Park.
The Bat Trail will be […]

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Stirling Laneways | Adelaide Hills Market | Sep 2019 – Apr 2020

[ September 22, 2019; October 27, 2019; November 24, 2019; December 15, 2019; February 23, 2020; ]
Stirling Laneways
Stirling Laneways continues to present its trademark mix of market stalls and live street entertainment invigorating the laneways and byways of the “gateway to the Adelaide Hills” village of Stirling on Market Day Sundays from September to April each year.
The award-winning Stirling Laneways is more than a market. From September to April, each event […]

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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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