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BIG4 Hahndorf Resort | Winter Holiday Deal

[ May 20, 2020 to July 31, 2020. ]
BIG4 Hahndorf Resort | Winter Holiday Deal
Hahndorf Resort is celebrating its re-opening with a Holiday Deal just for you! Take 10% off all accommodation* bookings up until the end of July, 2020.
The BIG4 Hahndorf Resort is a great ‘home away from home’ in the scenic Adelaide Hills, and is also the perfect place to warm […]

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Junior Rangers

Junior Ranger Activity – Autumn Diaries | Parks SA | Until 8 Jun 2020

[ May 7, 2020 to June 8, 2020. ]
Junior Rangers – Autumn Diaries
South Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife Service has a new Junior Ranger nature journaling activity that will get kids excited about spending time in nature this autumn. There is also a great competition too.
Designed to spark curious minds, ‘Autumn Diaries’ is a great way to take the classroom outside and get […]

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PATCH Theatre Educational Activities | 2020

[ May 28, 2020 to June 10, 2020. ]
Educational Activities by Patch
Here are some of Patch Theatre’s favourite fun (and educational) activities to try at home or school.
Enjoy storytime, create shadow puppets, make a rainbow light, build a paper city, colour in ZOOM alien characters, make a bird fly around the room or create your own mini galaxy in a jar.

See all the […]

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Something on Saturday at Home | Adelaide Festival Centre | 2020

[ May 30, 2020; June 6, 2020; June 13, 2020; June 20, 2020; ]
Something on Saturday at Home
Free craft activities for kids from the Adelaide Festival Centre.
The Adelaide Festival Centre misses hearing the laughter and the smiles of families in their theatres and creating fun, lasting memories when you visit.
They have created a range of free educational and hands-on activities to keep your little and big ones entertained […]

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Nasa launch

NASA/SpaceX Launch to International Space Station | Launch America | 31 May 2020

[ May 31, 2020; ]
NASA/SpaceX Launch
Watch history unfold on Sunday 31 May 2020 (Adelaide time), as NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station.
This mission marks the first time since the retirement of the space shuttle in 2011 that humans will fly to the space station from U.S. soil. The first launch […]

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Mega Adventure | West Beach | Reopening 29 May 2020

[ May 29, 2020; ]
Mega Adventure West Beach reopening on Friday 29 May 2020.
After an eight week hiatus due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, Mega Adventure at West Beach has been granted permission to reopen from Friday 29 May.
The team has been busy in recent weeks cleaning and upgrading the premises to ensure their guest experience remains world-class.

Mega has […]

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i spy with my cleland eye

I Spy with My Cleland Eye | Cleland Wildlife Park | 25 May – 3 Jul 2020

[ May 25, 2020 to July 3, 2020. ]
I Spy with My Cleland Eye
Explore Cleland Wildlife Park this winter with a fun new self-guided trail, free with entry. 
Cleland Wildlife Park has now re-opened, and the animals are ready to see everyone. MORE INFO HERE. 

‘I Spy with My Cleland Eye’ is designed for kids and adventurous adults. This self-guided trail takes you around the […]

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Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Re-opens 15 May 2020

[ May 15, 2020; ]
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden re-opens Friday 15 May 2020
With just over two weeks of May remaining we still have enough time to visit the stunning Mount Lofty Botanic Garden to take in the beautiful late autumn colours.  
After seven weeks of closure due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are delighted to hear that Mount Lofty Botanic […]

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Mountain Goat Mountain | Online Theatre Experience | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | May 2020

[ May 14, 2020 to June 14, 2020. ]
New Audio-led Theatre Experience For Families To Enjoy At Home
An adventurous new audio-led theatre experience, Mountain Goat Mountain, has been created during isolation for families across Australia to enjoy at home.
The work was created by Australian theatre company Threshold and developed with the support of Adelaide Festival Centre’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne, AWESOME […]

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Clare Valley Virtual Gourmet Weekend | 15-18 May 2020

[ May 15, 2020 to May 18, 2020. ]
Introducing the innagural 2020 Clare Valley Virtual Gourmet Weekend!
In light of COVID-19, the 2020 Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend Event has had to be rethought and this year the event will take place virtually.
This year’s event features a jam-packed itinerary. Some highlights of the itinerary include:

Pikes Beer Company and Slate Restaurant Live Cooking Demo
Gourmet […]

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colour your community red

#ColourYourCommunityRed | National Volunteer Week | 18-24 May 2020

[ May 18, 2020 to May 24, 2020. ]
#ColourYourCommunityRed
‘Colour Your Community Red’ is an online social media campaign to thank and celebrate the almost one million South Australian’s who volunteer.
It replaces the annual National Volunteer Week’s parade and BBQ in Adelaide and the Darwin thank you event, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

‘Colour Your Community Red’ will give everyone in the community a chance to […]

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songs from home

Songs from Home | Tremorverse Records | Submissions close 22 May 2020

[ May 6, 2020 to May 22, 2020. ]
Songs From Home
Tremoverse Records in partnership with Box Hill Institute present international isolation Compilation ‘Songs From Home’ and you can be a part of it. 
Local label Tremoverse Records, in collaboration with Melbourne’s Box Hill Institute, is thrilled to present a new compilation album featuring original songs from isolated music students the world over, with submissions […]

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poetry takeover

History Festival Online Poetry Takeover Challenge | 1 – 31 May 2020

[ May 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020. ] [caption id="attachment_132896" align="alignnone" width="630"] Image credit: Andre Castellucci[/caption]
History Festival Online Poetry Takeover Challenge
During May 2020, the History Trust of South Australia is inviting budding poets in years 4 to 11 to participate in the History Trust’s first ever online poetry challenge.
Originally part of South Australia’s History Festival 2020, which was this year postponed, the Poetry […]

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The No Plan Quiz For Kidz | Quiz Meisters | 10 May – 28 Jun 2020

[ May 10, 2020; 4:30 pm; May 17, 2020; 4:30 pm; May 24, 2020; 4:30 pm; May 31, 2020; 4:30 pm; June 7, 2020; 4:30 pm; June 14, 2020; 4:30 pm; June 21, 2020 4:30 pm to June 28, 2020 4:30 pm. ]
The No Plan Quiz For Kidz
From the crew at Quiz Meisters, who normally provide weekly pub trivia to over 20 venues around Adelaide each and every week, comes a brand new live stream trivia show for primary school aged kids.
It’s the No Plan Quiz for Kidz. It’s a mix of Naplan style questions and just […]

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your skate park your say

Have Your Say | New Morton Road Reserve Skate Park Christie Downs | 4-18 May 2020

[ May 4, 2020 to May 18, 2020. ]
Have Your Say – Morton Road Reserve Skate Park
A design of a brand new skate park is underway in Christie Downs. Have your say on how you want the skate park to be. 
The City of Onkaparinga needs help from the community to design the new Morton Road Skate Park. Get online to share your thoughts and ideas […]

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Robern Menz teams up with Cibo and Amadio Wines to treat Mum this Mother’s Day | 10 May 2020

[ May 10, 2020; ]
Treat Mum with her favourite Menz FruChocs combo this Mother’s Day – coffee and wine!
South Australian chocolatier Robern Menz has teamed up with two South Australian drinks brands to offer Mums the ultimate treat this Mother’s Day – whether she’s a fan of coffee, wine – or both.
Firstly, Robert Menz has teamed up with Cibo […]

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The World’s LARGEST Scavenger Hunt | 24 May 2020

[ May 24, 2020; ]
The World’s LARGEST Scavenger Hunt
This National Scavenger Hunt Day, be a part of the world’s largest scavenger hunt. Let’s Roam is hosting a custom scavenger hunt experience where teams around the globe will participate from their own homes.
If 2,733 people go on their specially-crafted scavenger hunt on the same day, they’ll break the record and […]

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PJ Masks Heroes from Home | 2020

[ May 1, 2020 to May 14, 2020. ]
PJ Masks Heroes from Home
The team at PJ Masks have created activities for little ones isolating at home during COVID-19. Kids will be able to enjoy videos and activity sheets which can then be shared with the PJ Masks.
Active Heroes
Try some energetic hero moves to keep fit, whether you’re inside or out.
What better way to […]

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Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak | 5-7 May 2020

[ May 5, 2020 to May 7, 2020. ]

Image credit: Genevieve de Messieres/Shutterstock
The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak viewable from Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 May 2020
The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower is considered one of the finest meteor showers of the year and it will be viewable in the Southern Hemisphere at its peak around Wednesday 6 May 2020.
The meteors in the Eta […]

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mother's day 2021

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas | Sunday 10 May 2020

[ May 10, 2020; ]
Mother’s Day – Sunday 10 May 2020
Mother’s Day gift ideas and family-friendly activities to show Mum how much you care.
Mums work really hard, lose a lot of sleep and we think Mums everywhere are special and deserve some extra love and attention on Mother’s Day to show how much they are loved and appreciated.

This year, […]

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drive through pink lady apples

Drive Through for Pink Lady Apples | Lenswood | 1-3 & 9-10 May 2020

[ May 1, 2020 to May 3, 2020. May 9, 2020 to May 10, 2020. ]
Harrisville Orchards & Mahnew Orchard offering drive through Pink Lady Apple collection.
This year’s 2020 Pick a Pink Lady weekend is not going ahead in it’s usual format due to COVID-19. However, this year you can drive through Mahnew Orchard or Harrisville Orchards to pick up your Pink Lady Apples.
While you’re in the area, visit one […]

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National Pharmacies 2020 Adelaide Christmas Pageant | Mini Float Competition

[ April 20, 2020 to June 30, 2020. ]
National Pharmacies 2020 Adelaide Christmas Pageant Mini Float Competition
Children aged 5 to 16 years have the chance to win a ‘A World Full of Wonder’ experience at this year’s National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant. The prize includes $500 cash, a behind the scenes tour of Stardust Castle and reserved seating at this year’s pageant.
To enter […]

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Children and Screens: Adapting to the New Reality | Parenting SA Webinar | 12 May 2020

[ May 12, 2020; 7:00 pm; ]
Parenting SA are hosting a free webinar ‘Children and screens: adapting to the new reality’ at 7pm on Tuesday 12 May 2020.
Dr Justin Coulson and Dr Kristy Goodwin will answer common concerns for parents in this new situation:

are my children spending too much time on screens?
how should I handle ‘techno-tantrums when it’s time […]

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Learn About Art with Ken Done | Free Educational Resources | 2020

[ April 16, 2020 12:00 am to May 16, 2020 12:00 am. ]
Ken Done Educational Resources
Ken Done has released three free worksheets to help school students in grades 3 to 11 to learn about art at home.
Primary – stage 2 & 3 (years 3-6)
This worksheet is intended for stage 2 and 3 students. It’s aim is for students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding when creating […]

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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea | Cancer Council | 28 May 2020

[ May 28, 2020; ]
Want to make a BIG difference to those impacted by cancer?
Join over 30,000 other hosts across the country as you host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea your way! 
It’s not the time to be gathering together in large groups, but there are ways you can keep your social distance, and still make a really big difference to people […]

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online kids zone

Online Kids Zone | Hallett Cove Shopping Centre | 15 Apr – 24 Jun 2020

[ April 15, 2020; April 22, 2020; April 29, 2020; May 6, 2020; May 13, 2020; May 20, 2020; May 27, 2020; June 3, 2020; June 10, 2020; June 17, 2020; June 24, 2020; ]
Online Kids Zone – Hallett Cove Shopping Centre
Hallett Cove Shopping Centre is hosting a FREE, weekly Online Kids Zone on YouTube and Facebook to help families keep occupied during iso. 
Hallett Cove Shopping Centre (as well as Gilles Plains and North Adelaide Village) will be filming and publishing weekly tutorial videos – keeping kids cooking, crafting […]

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Adelaide FringeVIEW | Fringe Goes Online | May 2020

[ April 29, 2020 to May 31, 2020. ]
Adelaide FringeVIEW
The Adelaide Fringe team have been working hard to find a way to directly support artists during the COVID-19 crisis, and are excited to announce the pilot of an online, digital Fringe experience; Adelaide FringeVIEW. 
The world as we know it has changed so radically in only a few weeks. The Adelaide Fringe organiser’s hearts […]

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mothers day classic virtual

Mother’s Day Classic Going Virtual | Before 10 May 2020

[ March 26, 2020 to May 10, 2020. ]
Mother’s Day Classic – Going Virtual
The women in Super Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk launch MDC VIRTUAL 2020. 
Unprecedented times require innovative solutions. Have fun, get active and help raise funds online for vital breast cancer research. Raising vital funds for breast cancer research and celebrating the lives of those touched by breast cancer is […]

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RSPCA Million Paws Walk | South Australia | 17 May 2020

[ May 17, 2020; ]
RSPCA Million Paws Walk 2020
The RSPCA’s most anticipated event for animal lovers and their furry friends is back in 2020 on Sunday the 17th of May at Victoria Park.
Join thousands of people and their pooches as they walk together to show support for the animals of South Australia.
Million Paws Walk is the biggest day on […]

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