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Wirraway Homestead Musters | October School Holidays 2024

[ July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 16, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]
Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures at Wirraway Homestead
Discover the ultimate outdoor experience at Baptist Care SA’s Wirraway Homestead, spanning a huge 72 hectares in the heart of Strathalbyn, Adelaide Hills.
They’re famous for their School Holiday Musters – outdoor camping adventures where kids can challenge themselves, forge lifelong friendships, and develop positive communication skills. From mustering sheep and […]

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National Science Week | South Australia | 10-18 Aug 2024

[ July 10, 2024 to July 18, 2024. ]
People of all ages, including kids, can celebrate National Science Week in South Australia with a fascinating range of interactive events, exhibitions, competitions.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, […]

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Soak House Adelaide | School Holiday Offer | 12-14 & 19-21 Jul 2024

[ July 12, 2024 to July 14, 2024. July 19, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
Soak House Adelaide – Adelaide’s First Bathhouse – Student School Holiday Offer
Soak House Adelaide is a bathhouse located in Richmond. Their 4 main amenities are two heated mineral pools, a sauna, a spa, and a cold plunge tub. All of the amenities are all-gendered, communal, and shared between all guests. They are a mandatory bathers-on […]

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Fill the Earth | Illuminate Adelaide | 12-14 Jul 2024

[ July 12, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]
Seven stories about how we fill the earth, our space & our lives.
A giant caterpillar giving birth to green balloons, a man negotiating a door, and a woman creating a garden from dead branches are just some of the stories created by the 12 artists included in seven works that complete Fill the Earth, a […]

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Lights at Mawson | 12-14 Jul 2024

[ July 12, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]
Get ready for a dazzling experience as Lights at Mawson returns bigger and brighter in 2024, promising even more excitement and interaction for the whole community.
Explore the stunning new collection of vibrant and colourful inflatable creatures by the internationally acclaimed textile artist and eco-friendly storyteller, Evelyn Roth. Additionally, immerse yourself in AirLume by illuminart, […]

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Walking Through a Songline Exhibition | FREE Immersive Exhibition | Salisbury Community Hub | 20 Jun-31 Jul 2024

[ June 20, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]
Walking Through a Songline Exhibition: NOW OPEN at the Salisbury Community Hub!
Get ready for an extraordinary journey into Australia’s rich cultural heritage with the ‘Walking Through a Songline’ exhibition, is now open at the Salisbury Community Hub from 20 June to 31 July 2024. This immersive, free, all-ages exhibition promises a unique experience where ancient […]

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Bastille Day at the Adelaide Central Market | 12 & 13 Jul 2024

[ July 12, 2024 to July 13, 2024. ]
Bastille Day at the Market: Bastille au Marché
Bienvenue à La Fête Nationale au Marché!  A celebration of French culture over two days, the Adelaide Central Market’s Bastille Day celebrations will have something for everyone, culminating with a very special event – Cheese After Dark by the Smelly Cheese Co.

Highlights include free live music, a cooking […]

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NAIDOC Week | Adelaide Events | 7-14 Jul 2024

[ July 7, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your […]

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Build a Bear | Churchill Centre | July School Holidays 2024

[ July 10, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 17, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]

***SOLD OUT***
Build A Bear at Churchill Centre in the July School Holidays!
Kids can visit Churchill Centre during the July school holidays and build their very own bear for just $5. Each 1 hour session includes 1 x pre- stuffed Bear, a Heart Ceremony plus games, activities and colouring in. While you’re visiting, make sure you […]

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KABOOM! | Glenelg Winter Arts Festival | 6-21 Jul 2024

[ July 6, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, heads to Glenelg this July with an all ages electromagnetic extravaganza in KABOOM!
The show was a complete success at Adelaide Fringe 2024, and has taken the entire country by storm with sell-out seasons and rave reviews in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Chaotic mayhem abounds in this stunningly […]

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Circus the Show | Glenelg Winter Arts Festival | 6-21 Jul 2024

[ July 6, 2024 to July 7, 2024. July 9, 2024 to July 14, 2024. July 16, 2024 to July 24, 2024. ]    
CIRCUS the Show at Glenelg Winter Arts Festival
Roll up! Roll up! CIRCUS the Show is returning to The Bay this July to perform all season at Glenelg Winter Arts Festival. Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this award-winning family circus spectacular […]

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Kids School Holiday Sports Programs | Adelaide University Sport | Jul 2024

[ July 8, 2024 to July 18, 2024. ]    
RUN, KICK, JUMP INTO WINTER!
The Adelaide University Sport and Fitness School Holiday Program returns this winter, filled with action-packed days to keep your children active during the winter break. Their experienced coaches will help your kids develop new sporting skills, while also building social skills and physical literacy.
Your children can train like pros, trying […]

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Dinosaur Time Machine | Glenelg Winter Arts Festival | 9-14 Jul 2024

[ July 9, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]   

Dinosaur Time Machine at Glenelg Winter Arts Festival
Buckle up and take a trip in a giant time machine to get up close and personal with a T-Rex at Glenelg Winter Arts Festival this July! In live stage show Dinosaur Time Machine, you’ll learn about the ancient world of dinosaurs in the most exciting ways. Two […]

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Firstival | Libraries SA | 1-31 Jul 2024

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]   
Firstival – Try Something New in July at Libraries SA
Firstival is set to return to the State’s public libraries this July with a fresh line up of events to try for the first time.
Firstival is a reminder for us all to reconnect with our curiosity, to book out some time in our busy lives […]

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Winter ChocFest | Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | 1-31 Jul 2024

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]
Winter ChocFest is returning to the Barossa Valley with delectable new Dome Dining Experiences.
Chocolate lovers will be able to indulge their sweetest desires in the cosiest of natural settings this July when the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company hosts Winter ChocFest, South Australia’s most delicious mid-year festival that returns in 2024 with a family-friendly program of […]

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Australian Toys 1880-1965: The Luke Jones Collection | Adelaide | 1 Jun – 24 Aug 2024

[ June 1, 2024 to August 24, 2024. ] [caption id="attachment_197057" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Luke Jones[/caption]
A treasure trove of toys will be on display for the young and the young at heart at The David Roche Foundation House Museum in North Adelaide.
Before smartphones and video games were a phenomenon, children worldwide were captivated by tin toys, wooden trucks and paper planes. Now, visitors […]

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Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival | Adelaide Showground | 12-14 Jul 2024

[ July 12, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]
The team behind Beer & BBQ Festival will once again return to Adelaide Showground this July with their much-loved festival.
The event will offer a jam-packed lineup of brewers, BBQ legends and musicians coming together to provide three full days of entertainment at Adelaide Showground. The weekend is filled with live music, the festival’s biggest barbecue […]

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Glenelg Winter Arts Festival | 5-21 Jul 2024

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
The Glenelg Winter Arts Festival returns to the Bay from 5 – 21 July 2024.
This fun winter event is your chance to enjoy live arts and entertainment during the cooler weather in an iconic Adelaide coastal location.
Over the two weeks of the July school holidays, 5-21 July, Glenelg’s Colley Reserve will be abuzz with shows […]

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Campbelltown Pizza Festival | July 2024

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]
Campbelltown Pizza Festival will be held throughout the month of July to showcase the wonderful local pizza venues in the Campbelltown area.
Held annually in July, the Campbelltown Pizza Festival showcases some of the region’s best pizza and pasta restaurants.  Participating pizza festival venues will be offering up pizza and pasta specials, and each venue will […]

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Superluminal Patch Theatre Illuminate Adelaide 2024

Superluminal | Patch Theatre | Illuminate Adelaide | Jul – Aug 2024

[ July 6, 2024 to July 7, 2024. July 9, 2024 to July 14, 2024. July 16, 2024 to July 21, 2024. July 27, 2024; August 3, 2024; August 10, 2024; ]
Superluminal by Patch Theatre – Illuminate Adelaide 2024
Art and science converge at the world premiere of Superluminal, a family-friendly interactive installation from award-winning Patch Theatre that will spark wonder in the inquiring minds of children aged 4 to 8 at the South Australian Museum.
Guided by performers, children are invited into the action to explore light, […]

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Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights | Dinosaurs at Adelaide Zoo | 4-21 Jul 2024

[ July 4, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]  
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights this July!
Step back in time and into the Mesozoic Era to a land where puppets, lights and dinosaurs collide.
In a brand-new experience and a night not seen for millions of years, prepare to be electrified by the first in a trilogy exploring the prehistoric era. […]

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City Lights | Free Light Trail | Illuminate Adelaide | 5-21 Jul 2024

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with a whole-new free program of interactive surprises, thought-provoking installations, and breathtaking projections.
Works by local and international artists from the world’s leading creative studios will be showcased at Adelaide’s iconic institutions and secret hideaways.
Installations & Locations
ChronoHarp […]

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Illuminate Adelaide | Winter Light Festival | 4-21 Jul 2024

[ July 4, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]  
Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
Illuminate Adelaide, Adelaide’s exciting winter light festival, returns from 4 to 21 July 2024 with a spectacular program of immersive installations that will light up the city.
Celebrating the intersection and innovation between art, light music and technology, the program features a dedicated program of major ticketed events, music performances and free installations. 

This is […]

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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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Fire Gardens | Illuminate Adelaide | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 4-21 Jul 2024

[ July 4, 2024 to July 7, 2024. July 11, 2024 10:00 pm to July 14, 2024 10:00 pm. July 18, 2024 10:00 pm to July 21, 2024 10:00 pm. ]

Spectacular international hit Fire Gardens is coming to Adelaide Botanic Garden for Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
From 4 – 21 July, gather around the firelight and journey through a wonderland of captivating flaming sculpture at Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Heading to Australia exclusively for Illuminate Adelaide, French masters of flame Compagnie Carabosse invite you to experience an extraordinary winter […]

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