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Ramsay Art Prize Exhibition | 27 May – 27 Aug 2023

[ May 27, 2023 to August 27, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_183358" align="alignnone" width="630"] Ida Sophia with Witness in Ramsay Art Prize 2023, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide; photo: Saul Steed[/caption]
Ramsay Art Prize Exhibition 2023
See the works of all 27 finalists at the Art Gallery of South Australia in a free exhibition open until 27 August 2023.
Congratulations to Ida Sophia, winner of the $100,000 […]

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Reconciliation at Warriparinga | 27 May 2023

[ May 27, 2023; ]
Reconciliation at Warriparinga
Southern Cultural Immersion, in collaboration with Green Adelaide and City of Marion, is hosting a free community event to celebrate Reconciliation Week 2023.
The event will feature live music, bush foods and drinks available for purchase, and market stalls. Plus, there will be a range of free cultural experiences to book. The event will […]

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Salisbury Community Hub Youth Market | 18 May 2023

[ May 18, 2023; ]
Salisbury Community Youth Market
Featuring market stalls, entertainment, food, workshops and chill out zones.
The Salisbury Community Youth Market will offer an opportunity for young local producers and community groups to promote their small businesses, network, explore further opportunities offered by Twelve25 Youth Centre and have fun in a safe and welcoming environment.

The community is encouraged to […]

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The Nappy Collective | Donate Nappies

[ May 8, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
The Nappy Collective 
The Nappy Collective is the only Australian nonprofit that focuses solely on collecting disposable nappies and distributing them to families in crisis.
They collect donations of new and leftover nappies – ones that little ones have grown out of or no longer need – and pass them onto Community Partners that support families. 1 […]

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The Massive Maker Space | Festival Plaza | 20 & 21 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
Maker Space at Adelaide’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival
Let your imagination run wild. Join South Australia’s own nature play company Climbing Tree in the Massive Maker Space.

Get creative with its huge pile of junk loose parts, Massive Maker Space is a small world of possibilities where you can create something never seen before.

Open from 10am until 3pm […]

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Adelaide Gaol History Day | Thebarton | 21 May 2023

[ May 21, 2023; ]
History Day at Adelaide Gaol
Adelaide Gaol’s annual History Day is back! And this year you can immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the female felons who once resided within the haunting walls of Adelaide Gaol.
From a fortune teller to the most incarcerated individual in the state’s history, prepare to be transported back to a […]

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National Reconciliation Week | 27 May – 3 Jun 2023

[ May 27, 2023 to June 3, 2023. ]
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW remain the same each year – 27 May to 3 June.

These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation […]

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Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 28 May – 25 Jun 2023

[ May 28, 2023 to June 25, 2023. ]
Victor Harbor Winter WhaleFest 2023.
The Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and an opportunity to share the passion the Victor Harbor and Fleurieu community has for the protection and preservation of their coastal landscapes and marine environment. 

The Victor Harbor Winter WhaleFest program features more […]

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Market in the Mall | Gathered Design Market | Adelaide

[ May 14, 2023; June 11, 2023; September 10, 2023; October 29, 2023; December 3, 2023; ]
Gathered Pop-up Market in Rundle Mall
Gathered is bringing you a pop up version of their design market with ‘Market in the Mall’ in partnership with Rundle Mall, South Australia’s premier shopping destination.
Gathered Design Market are bringing their unique market atmosphere to Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall for regular pop-up Sunday Markets.  Drop by on […]

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Movies at the ARC | Campbelltown | 20 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023; ]
Sing 2 – Free Movie Screening at the ARC
Following the unfortunate cancellation of Movies in the Park last month due to forecast rain, Campbelltown City Council present the all new, non weather dependent Movies at the ARC!

Join an evening of entertainment on the courts at The ARC in Campbelltown with a FREE screening of Sing […]

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Movie Themed Roller Disco | Blackwood Recreation Centre | 20 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023; ]   
Movie Themed Roller Disco at Blackwood Recreation Centre
Dress up as your favourite movie character from any movie you can think of and go and enjoy a night of Roller Skating fun!
Blackwood Recreation Centre can’t wait to have everyone back for a huge night of fun with DJ Ollie, Face Painters, Games, Prizes and more!

Roller […]

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Kids Go Free to Adelaide Zoo in May

[ May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023. ]
This May, Adelaide Zoo turns 140 and they are celebrating with FREE ENTRY for kids* for the entire month.
During May, any child up to 14 years old can enter Adelaide Zoo totally FREE.*

It is Adelaide Zoo’s gift to you, to celebrate 140 years of connecting people with nature and saving species from extinction.

Take along your […]

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The Little Mermaid | In Cinemas 25 May 2023

[ May 25, 2023; ]
Disney ‘The Little Mermaid’ Movie
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure.
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince […]

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The Port Block Party | Hart’s Mill | 12-14 May 2023

[ May 12, 2023 to May 14, 2023. ]
The Port Block Party in Port Adelaide
One of Adelaide’s hottest mobile festivals is popping up in a brand new location, this time bringing the good vibes to The Port.
This block party event is for all ages and this year, is all-weather inclusive as well. It will be held at the iconic Hart’s Mill and surrounding […]

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Durian Fest | Bonython Park | 6 May 2023

[ May 6, 2023; ]
Durian Fest Tour Adelaide 2023
Taste of Malaysia – Durian Fest Tour 2023 will be hosted in Bonython Park on Saturday 6 May 2023. The Durian Fest brings about not only the infamous Malaysian Musang King Durian but other authentic Malaysian cuisines to be experienced by visitors.  Enjoy authentic Malaysian delicacies, free food tastings and performances.

Some […]

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The Hendon Hub Community Event | 21 May 2023

[ May 21, 2023; ]
Family-friendly community event at The Hendon Hub
Bladez Hendon is hosting a fun afternoon for children and families to enjoy with free haircuts for kids.
Supported by the City of Charles Sturt, Bladez Hendon will launch their new barber business at The Hendon Hub.  There will be free haircuts for kids, a gaming zone with console gaming […]

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Big Fish (School Edition) | Hopgood Theatre | 4-6 May 2023

[ May 4, 2023 to May 6, 2023. ]
Big Fish (School Edition) Musical presented by Tatachilla Lutheran College
Ambition. Courage. Immortality. Redemption. Love. Also a witch, a giant and a glass eye. Intrigued?
Big Fish is a story about a father and a son. It’s also about being the hero of your own life. Expect laughter, tears, lots of songs and quite a bit of […]

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National Families Week | 15-21 May 2023

[ May 15, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
National Families Week 2023 – Living Real, Dreaming Big.
Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week (15-21 May) – Australia’s annual celebration of families.
The aim of National Families Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society. National Families Week is a time to […]

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National Simultaneous Storytime | The Speedy Sloth | 24 May 2023

[ May 24, 2023; ]
National Simultaneous Storytime 2023
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
Every year, a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Now in its 23rd successful year, […]

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Mount Barker Science Fair | 7 May 2023

[ May 7, 2023; ]
Mount Barker Science Fair
The Mount Barker Science Fair is designed especially for families with primary school aged children. It is hands-on, interactive and loads of fun.
The Science Collective returns to Cornerstone College in Mount Barker for the third annual Science Fair in 2023 with some brand new attractions and plenty of your favourite activities of […]

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Playbook Performances | Street Circus Extravaganza | Adelaide | Apr & May 2023

[ April 28, 2023 to April 30, 2023. May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. May 12, 2023 to May 13, 2023. ]
Free Street Circus Extravaganza – Adelaide
The City of Adelaide is proud to present a range of events in the city year-round! This April and May, head to the city streets for a FREE night of illuminated circus fun that the whole family can enjoy! 
Prepare to be amazed as a group of highly skilled acrobats light […]

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Carclew House Tours and Activities | 13 May 2023

[ May 13, 2023; ]
Carclew House Tours and Activities.
Every year as part of  South Australia’s History Festival, Carclew swings open its doors for tours of the house and grounds. Learn about the links this iconic manor has to significant figures in South Australian history while touring the house and participating in family-friendly activities.
Carclew House was built on Kaurna Land […]

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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 & 21 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge 
There was once a small boy called Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and his house was next door to an old people’s home.
He knew all the people who lived there, but his favourite person of all was Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper. When Wilfrid finds out that Nancy has lost her memory, he […]

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Claire Della and the Moon | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023; ]
Claire Della and the Moon
A tender and beautiful production with puppetry, music, striking visuals and poetic storytelling. Join Claire and space dog Laika in the perfect show for these trying times. Using puppetry, music and poetic storytelling, Claire Della and the Moon offers young audiences a metaphoric vocabulary to positively manage their own mental health. 
Claire Della […]

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Erth’s Prehistoric World | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 & 21 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
Erth’s Prehistoric World – DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023
See the prehistoric creatures of your imagination come to life on stage with this enchanting show from world-renowned Erth Visual and Physical.
Take an enchanting journey to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures and marine reptiles, then back to dry land to witness the breathtaking […]

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Celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo | 27 May 2023

[ May 27, 2023; ]
Adelaide Zoo Celebrates 140 Years!
Presented by Adelaide Zoo (Zoos SA) along with the South Australian History Festival, celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 27 May 2023.
Join Giant Pandas Fu Ni and Wang Wang, Obi the Pygmy Hippopotamus, Kimya the giraffe and their feathered, furry and scaly pals at the biggest birthday party of […]

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Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy Show | 28 May 2023

[ May 28, 2023; ]
Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy Show.
Experience the traditional Punch and Judy show with live music performed by (Professor) Keith Preston and Shivani Preston.
Enjoy all the favourite puppet characters in a riot of slapstick comedy from one of the world’s most famous puppet shows. Punch and Judy dates back over 250 years and made its first […]

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Possum Magic | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 27 May 2023

[ May 27, 2023; ]
Possum Magic
A magical stage adaptation of the much-loved Australian classic tale at DreamBIG Children’s Festival.
This beloved Australian story has enchanted children for forty years. Now the paper and ink is being brought to life on stage. Using a magical mix of live action, stage magic, puppetry and projected animation, Monkey Baa’s awarding-winning creative team has […]

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DreamBIG Children’s Festival | Adelaide Festival Centre | 17-27 May 2023

[ May 17, 2023 to May 27, 2023. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023 – Our World.
DreamBig Children’s Festival is returning bigger and brighter than ever in 2023, inspiring kids to explore ‘Our World’  through music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, interactive play, the famous silent disco, and quirky luminescent creatures. DreamBIG 2023 will also feature the BIGGEST BIG Family Weekend yet to celebrate Adelaide Festival Centre’s […]

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Night at the Maritime Museum | Port Adelaide | 20 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023; ]
Night at the Museum.
Ahoy! The South Australian Maritime Museum is coming alive after dark with some seafaring fun for the whole family.
Follow the treasure map to explore the Museum and take part in a boatload of activities. There’ll be nautical games, sea creature craft, torchlight storytelling and more. Add to the adventure and go along […]

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