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Grug | Windmill Theatre | Australian Tour | May & Jun 2024

[ May 28, 2024; May 30, 2024; June 1, 2024; June 7, 2024; June 11, 2024; June 14, 2024; June 19, 2024; ]
From the top of a Burrawang tree to a stage near you, Grug is hitting the road for a four month tour to 28 venues across Australia, starting in May 2024.
Inspired by the iconic children’s books by Ted Prior, experience the heartwarming adventure of Grug and his friends seen by over 60,000 audience members worldwide.

Once […]

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Meet CommBank Matildas Players | LEGO® Store Marion | 29 May 2024

[ May 29, 2024; ]
Meet 3 players from the CommBank Matildas at the LEGO® Certified Store in Marion
The LEGO® Certified Store Marion is bringing you an exclusive opportunity to meet 3 of your favourite CommBank Matildas players – Alanna Kennedy, Mackenzie Arnold and Caitlin Foord.
The Commbank Matildas are taking on China on Friday 31 May 2024, returning to SA […]

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Port Adelaide Lighthouse Tour | 24 May 2024

[ May 24, 2024; ]
Explore a Port Adelaide icon this May – the Lighthouse is open for visitors during the South Australian History Festival.
First lit in 1869, the Lighthouse is still operational but did you know that it has been relocated several times? Join a guided tour to learn more about the history of this landmark, climb the 75 […]

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National Reconciliation Week | 27 May – 3 Jun 2024

[ May 27, 2024 to June 3, 2024. ]
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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Market in the Mall | Gathered Design Market | Adelaide

[ May 12, 2024; June 16, 2024; July 14, 2024; August 11, 2024; September 8, 2024; October 6, 2024; November 3, 2024; December 7, 2024; ]
Gathered brings 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 brings their unique market atmosphere to Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall for regular pop-up Sunday Markets.  Drop by on one of the dates below between 9am […]

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National Families Week | 13-19 May 2024

[ May 13, 2024 to May 19, 2024. ]
Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week in 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 celebrate with your family, make contact with your […]

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National Simultaneous Storytime | Bowerbird Blues | 22 May 2024

[ May 22, 2024; ]  
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 24th successful year, it is a […]

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Mount Barker Science Fair | 19 May 2024

[ May 19, 2024; ]
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 fourth annual Science Fair with some brand new attractions and plenty of your favourite activities of previous fairs.

There […]

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Kids Go FREE to Monarto Safari Park this May!

[ May 3, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
Get your little explorers ready to roar with excitement because this May, Monarto Safari Park opens the gates to kids for free!
Make May your Monarto month and experience the largest safari park outside of Africa.  
Home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles, you can fit every major zoo […]

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Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market | Adelaide

[ May 26, 2024; July 28, 2024; ]
The Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market is Adelaide’s favourite market dedicated to women’s preloved and vintage fashion.
Round She Goes Market handpicks around 50 stallholders all dedicated to women’s fashion.  As well as a huge, quality selection of women’s vintage and retro clothing and accessories from the 1940s onwards, shoppers can expect to find preloved […]

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Wheelchair Rugby

2024 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championships | 3-5 May 2024

[ May 3, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
2024 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championships 
Grab your seats courtside to see Australia’s top wheelchair rugby stars battle it out in Adelaide for state glory and a ticket to the Paralympics
Fast-paced, full-contact, hyper-competitive; there’s nothing cruisy about wheelchair rugby – an edge-of-your-seat spectator sport that will have adrenaline levels soaring on court and off at Netball […]

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RSPCA Million Paws Walk | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 26 May 2024

[ May 26, 2024; ]
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Million Paws Walk in 2024.
Join the RSPCA Million Paws Walk at Adelaide Botanic Garden for a family fun day and walk with your-legged friends to help raise much needed funds for animals in need.
Go and join fellow animal lovers to help fight animal cruelty on Sunday 26 May 2024 and […]

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Adelaide Gaol History Day | Thebarton | 19 May 2024

[ May 19, 2024; ]
Adelaide Gaol’s annual History Day is back during South Australia’s History Festival in May.
As part of South Australia’s History Festival Adelaide Gaol will be creaking open its doors to areas usually closed to visitors.

Intrigued? Here’s what’s in store:

Step inside the gaol’s kitchen and laun­dry, and get a rare glimpse into the dai­ly lives of those […]

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Market Mums’ Day | Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | 12 May 2024

[ May 12, 2024; ]
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market.
Get set for a morning bursting with good vibes because Market Mums’ Day is returning to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market! Plus Shop to Win a Farmers Market Mother’s Day Hamper on the Day.
Join the excitement at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on Sunday 12 May for […]

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Wear Orange Wednesday | Say Thanks to SES Volunteers | 22 May 2024

[ May 22, 2024; ]
WOW Day – Wear Orange Wednesday – is a national day of recognition to say ‘thank you’ to all SES volunteers across Australia.
This year, WOW Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 22 May 2024 from 12pm – 3pm. WOW Day celebrations will be held across Australia and all workplaces and organisations are encouraged to host […]

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Schnitty 4 Sam | Support the Sammy D Foundation | May 2024

[ May 4, 2024; ]
South Australians are being asked to put schnitties on the menu this May and pledge to support an end to bullying and drug and alcohol-fuelled youth violence.
The fundraising initiative #schnitty4sam organised by the Sammy D Foundation commemorates the life of the charity’s namesake, Sam Davis. Sam was 17 years-old when he played a game […]

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Doggy Day on the Green | Semaphore Park | 5 May 2024

[ May 5, 2024; ]
Grab your furry friend and join the fun at Point Malcolm Reserve for Doggy Day on the Green.
Doggy Day on the Green is a free, fun-filled and educational annual event for dogs and their people at Point Malcolm Reserve, Semaphore Park. This family-friendly event includes meeting the animal management team at Charles Sturt who will […]

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Open Day | Parliament House | 26 May 2024

[ May 26, 2024; ]
Open Day at Parliament House 
Visit Parliament House on Sunday 26 May 2024 for an open day event as part of South Australia’s History Festival.
View special displays and historical objects, access parts of the building ordinarily closed to the public, learn about the unique blend of Victorian and Art Deco architecture, and have a chat to […]

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Markets at the Mill | Port Adelaide

[ April 28, 2024; May 26, 2024; ]
Markets at the Mill in Port Adelaide have brought monthly markets back to the Port with fun for the whole family.
Returning on Sunday 28 April, there will be around 90 stalls, free tote bag screening, free soft play and free balloon twisting.  There will also be a range of food trucks too.

Held at Hart’s Mill […]

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The Moseley Igloos | Glenelg | 3 May – 8 Sep 2024

[ May 3, 2024 1:00 pm to September 8, 2024 1:05 pm. ]
The Moseley Igloos – Outside Dining in Glenelg.
The Moseley igloos are back in Glenelg this winter featuring a warm, cosy fireplace and room for eight people.
Located outside at The Moseley Bar and Kitchen in Glenelg, igloo bookings are for exclusive use and include full table service from your personal waiter.  The igloos are family friendly […]

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Unley Oval Open Day | 4 May 2024

[ May 4, 2024; ]
Get ready to experience a free, fun-filled community event at the Unley Oval Open Day.
The Unley Oval upgrades are almost complete and the City of Unley will celebrate by re-opening the gates with an Open Day and return the space to community use.

The Unley Oval works include upgrades to the turf, drainage and lighting.  On […]

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John Street Free Family Fun Day | Salisbury | 18 May 2024

[ May 18, 2024; ]
John Street Free Family Fun Day – 18 May 2024
The John Street Family Fun Day is a day for the community to celebrate the vibrancy of the City of Salisbury’s Mainstreet and surrounds through market stalls, a community BBQ, children’s activities, music, magic, entertainment, giveaways, competitions and much, much more.
This event is coordinated by the […]

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Mother’s Day High Tea | Glanville Hall & Utopia @ Waterfall Gully | 12 May 2024

[ May 12, 2024; ]
Two magnificent venues,  one at Utopia Waterfall Gully and the other at Glanville Hall Semaphore South, will be sparkling with tiny teacups, vintage china and sweet treats for Mother’s Day.
Dine under the chandeliers for two hours of Mother’s Day indulgence, along with bubbly cocktails, bottomless brewed tea and coffee and famous fluffy scones with whipped […]

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The Fort By Lamplight | Fort Glanville | 4 May 2024

[ May 4, 2024; ]
Explore Fort Glanville as part of the South Australia’s History Festival in a colourful and sometimes noisy event. 
The performance will feature nineteenth-century military drill, with cannon fire and musketry demonstrations, all in the soft glow of lamplight. This enables event-goers the opportunity to see the gun-flashes light up the darkness.

Presented by the Fort Glanville Historical […]

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Bricks in the Hills LEGO® Fan Event | Nairne | 4 & 5 May 2024

[ May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
Nairne School is delighted to invite the community to their LEGO® fan event in May.
There will be over 50 tables of LEGO® displays from some of the best creators in South Australia with fun for the whole family. Most designs are one-of-a-kind and not available in shops. They will also have the amazing Great Ball […]

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SA State Emergency Service: Open Day | Enfield Unit | 11 May 2024

[ May 11, 2024; ]
Explore historical items, buildings, interactive and static displays as well as activities for children at the Enfield Unit, SA State Emergency Service: Open Day as part of South Australia’s History Festival in May.
The origin of Enfield SES dates back to 1965 where, during the Cold War, fears of nuclear attack led to the formation of […]

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A Day in the Life of a Colonial Soldier at Fort Glanville | 19 May 2024

[ May 19, 2024; ]
In this South Australia History Festival event, young visitors may find themselves in a drill squad at Fort Glanville experiencing what it was like to defend South Australian shores in the late nineteenth century. 
Fort Glanville was the key to South Australia’s defence against hostile attacks on our communications in the late-nineteenth century. This is illustrated […]

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Loxton Historical Village | Self-Guided Tours | May 2024

[ May 1, 2024 to May 5, 2024. May 7, 2024 to May 12, 2024. May 14, 2024 to May 19, 2024. May 21, 2024 to May 26, 2024. May 28, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
Immerse yourself in the history of rural South Australia at Loxton Historical Village with more than 45 displays, each telling the story of the struggle, heartache, and ingenuity of pioneer settlers.
Go on a self-guided tour during South Australia’s History Festival and view the extensive machinery and vehicle displays, sit at original old desks in school […]

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Mother's Day Adelaide ideas

Mother’s Day in Adelaide | Events, Gift Ideas & Fun Family Activities | 12 May 2024

[ May 12, 2024; ]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Adelaide on Sunday 12 May 2024
Mother’s Day gift ideas and family-friendly activities to show Mum how much you care.
We think Mums everywhere deserve some extra love and attention on Mother’s Day to show how much they are loved and appreciated. Take the time to find out what that special Mum or […]

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SteamRanger Teddy Bears Picnic Train | 11 May 2024

[ May 11, 2024; ]
The SteamRanger experience for young families is back in May with the ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ train.
The Teddy Bears Picnic train operates between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn, departing Mount Barker at 10am in the morning and returning in the afternoon around 3.30pm.  Pack your own picnic to enjoy at the Strathalbyn Station park or the amazing […]

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