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CBCA Book Week | Reading Is Magic | 17-23 Aug 2024

[ August 17, 2024 to August 23, 2024. ]
CBCA Children’s Book Week Theme for 2024 and Costume Ideas for Kids.
The theme for Children’s Book Week this year is “Reading is Magic” and the featured artist is Jess Racklyeft.
Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week.

During this time schools […]

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Art Against Extinction Exhibition | Monarto Safari Park | 1-31 Aug 2024

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
Monarto Safari Park will be showcasing some incredible wildlife art and photography as part of the 2024 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival.
See artworks from wildlife conservation artist Deb Farrimond, amateur wildlife photographer Steve Farrimond and scratchboard artist Patrick Hedges.

Monarto Safari Pari is a conservation charity and saving species from extinction is at the […]

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Barossa Winterfest | 10 Aug 2024

[ August 10, 2024; ]
Barossa Winterfest is a winter food and market event located at beautiful Coulthard House in the Barossa Valley.
Enjoy the return of the Barossa Winterfest in 2024 (rescheduled from 20 July to 10 August) at Coulthard Community Garden next to Coulthard House.  See all your favourite traders, plus wineries, food trucks, crafts and loads more.

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day | 4 Aug 2024

[ August 4, 2024; ]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a national day dedicated to celebrating their children. Children’s Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August.
Children’s Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. It […]

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EDEN | Illuminate Adelaide | Jul & Aug 2024

[ July 24, 2024 to July 27, 2024. July 31, 2024 to August 3, 2024. August 7, 2024 to August 10, 2024. August 15, 2024 to August 17, 2024. August 21, 2024 to August 24, 2024. August 28, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
The unparalleled beauty of nature is showcased in all its vibrant glory in EDEN, an interactive experience that encourages everyone to see the beauty in the world around us, as part of Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
From internationally acclaimed Berlin-based studio flora&faunavisions, art and nature collide to unveil the playful and hopeful aspects of the natural world, sparking […]

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Sea Shepherd – Day for the Ocean | Port Noarlunga | 11 Aug 2024

[ August 11, 2024; ]
Join the Sea Shepherd Adelaide crew for Sea Shepherd Day at Port Noarlunga Beach.
Participate in beach clean-ups, learn more about Sea Shepherd’s ongoing campaigns, and discover how you can support the ocean conservation efforts at Day for the Ocean 2024 at Port Noarlunga Beach.

The event will commence with a safety briefing at 9am and finish […]

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Hallett Cove Boardwalk – Opening of New Coastal Walkway Bridges | 3 Aug 2024

[ August 3, 2024; ]
The new Hallett Cove Coastal Walkway Bridges will be officially opened in August.
The official opening of the new Coastal Walkway Bridges will be a day of celebration with breathtaking views as they officially cut the ribbon on these stunning additions to our beautiful coastline.
This 2 year and multi-million dollar project has been completed in a […]

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SALA Festival | 1-31 Aug 2024

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
SALA is a state-wide showcase and celebration of South Australia’s living visual artists.
SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. […]

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MELTFest | Family Friendly Winter Festival | 3 Aug 2024

[ August 3, 2024; ]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield presents a FREE one-day immersive winter event featuring live music, food, fire, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Experience the enchanting blend of fire and ice this winter at MELTFest—an immersive one-day, free winter event set to light up Adelaide’s North-Western suburbs across two hot locations.
On Saturday 3 August 2024, this uniquely South […]

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Little Murmur | Adelaide Festival Centre | 21-24 Aug 2024

[ August 21, 2024 to August 24, 2024. ]
It’s time to be mesmerised with Little Murmur.
Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration with this stunning visual piece exploring the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process.
Based on the true story of one child’s struggle with letters and words, Little Murmur is an honest and funny tale […]

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2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

[ August 31, 2024; ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
Nature Photography shortlist shows off beauty of the natural world
Today the South Australian Museum will reveal the shortlist of stunning images running for the title of the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
For over 20 years, the competition has invited photographers of all ages, […]

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Walk a Mile in My Boots | Hutt St Centre | 6-11 Aug 2024

[ August 6, 2024 to August 11, 2024. ]
Walk a Mile in My Boots – Step Up to End Homelessness.
Hutt St Centre’s annual fundraising challenge – Walk a Mile in My Boots – is here for 2024.   This August, walk a mile or more a day during National Homelessness Week and join a caring community raising much needed funds for more than 7,000 […]

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Mud & Play | Cleland Wildife Park | 9 Aug 2024

[ August 9, 2024; ]
Rug up and get messy with Playgroup SA at Cleland Wildlife Park . Mud & Play features mud pits, entertainment, nature creations, loose parts play, and playgroup activities.
Mud and Play is a special event with subsidised pricing for Playgroup SA-enrolled families. Go along to Cleland Wildlife Park for a range of fun nature-based activities and […]

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Fleurieu Food Festival | 1-31 Aug 2024

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
August brings a month-long culinary festival to the Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Food Festival returns for a third year running in 2024, bringing an influx of tourists to enjoy over 50 culinary events that showcase the variety of food and beverage producers and businesses across the region.

Presented by Fleurieu Food, the program includes masterclasses, tastings, feasts and […]

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Toasty Tunes | City of Unley Free Family-Friendly Events

[ June 23, 2024; July 20, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy Toasty Tunes this Winter around the City of Unley.
Join your local community this Winter for Unley’s Toasty Tunes events in Black Forest, Goodwood, Fullarton and Parkside.

Take the whole family along to a free, family-friendly, pop-up event and keep warm with $2 hot beverages and delicious $3 cheese toasties – all while being entertained with […]

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Andy Griffiths Author Event | Norwood Concert Hall | 20 Aug 2024

[ August 20, 2024; ]
Go along for an exciting event with superstar children’s author Andy Griffiths. Author of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy introduces his funniest, most thrills and spills new adventure series.
Find out all about Andy Griffiths’ new series, Adventures Unlimited, and much more, from one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. The event has been made possible […]

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Science Alive! | Adelaide Showground | 3 & 4 Aug 2024

[ August 3, 2024 to August 4, 2024. ]
Science Alive! is back at the Adelaide Showground in 2024 with all kinds of awesome. Enjoy a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influence our everyday lives.
With lots of exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular science shows and performances for […]

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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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Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum | Open Days

[ June 16, 2024; July 18, 2024 to July 21, 2024. August 18, 2024; September 15, 2024; October 20, 2024; November 17, 2024; ]
Heritage on Sunday – Family Friendly Events at the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum.
Managed and maintained by theTea Tree Gully Branch of the National Trust of South Australia, the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum holds family friendly public openings on the third Sunday of the month.
The Highercombe Hotel, a prominent landmark in the historic township […]

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Play School Live In Concert – Let’s Play Together | South Australia | Aug 2024

[ August 17, 2024 to August 20, 2024. ]      
Play School Live In Concert – Let’s Play Together
Play School, Australia’s much loved television program is heading on a national concert tour with a brand new show “Let’s Play Together”. Play School Live in Concert will return to Adelaide from 17 to 20 August 2024 with all your favourite toys, songs and games.
The brand new […]

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Start Art Book Club for Kids | AGSA & State Library

[ June 2, 2024; August 4, 2024; October 6, 2024; December 1, 2024; ]
Start Art Book Club – An Art And Literature Adventure for Kids
Engage, explore and experience art and writing with storyteller extraordinaire, Helen Lawry at the Start Art Book Club.
Presented by the State Library of South Australia and the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA). The recommended age for those taking part is 8 to 13 […]

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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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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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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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Fourteen | Adelaide Festival Centre | 7-10 Aug 2024

[ August 7, 2024; August 9, 2024 to August 10, 2024. ]
It’s 1999 and Shannon Molloy is a year 9 student at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland, with a secret that no one can ever find out. Shannon is gay.
Based on the best-selling memoir by award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed […]

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Royal Adelaide Show | Adelaide Showground | 31 Aug – 8 Sep 2024

[ August 31, 2024 to September 8, 2024. ]
Save the date!  The Royal Adelaide Show will be back in 2024 with all your favourite showbags, show rides, food and loads of family entertainment.
See all your show favourites, meet plenty of cute farmyard animals, chase that adrenaline rush on a ride, watch jaw-dropping stunts on the Main Arena, indulge in your favourite show food […]

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PAW Patrol™ Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’ | Adelaide | 24 Aug 2024

[ August 24, 2024; ]
PAW Patrol™ Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’ 2024 Australian Tour.
The PAW Patrol are on a roll, returning in person and LIVE on stage! The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide – and for the first time, […]

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Adelaide Crows & Port Power AFL Home Games | Adelaide Oval | 2024 Season

[ May 26, 2024; May 30, 2024; June 6, 2024; June 15, 2024; June 22, 2024; June 29, 2024; July 6, 2024; July 13, 2024; July 20, 2024; July 28, 2024; August 3, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 17, 2024; ]
2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season – Footy Home Games in South Australia
Adelaide Crows and Port Power Home Games at Adelaide Oval
For the first time in history, the Toyota AFL Premiership season will begin with an ‘Opening Round’ with four blockbusters to be played in New South Wales and Queensland. The matches start on Thursday 7 […]

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Gilles at the Grounds | The People’s Marketplace | Adelaide Showground

[ February 4, 2024; March 3, 2024; March 24, 2024; April 21, 2024; May 19, 2024; June 2, 2024; June 30, 2024; July 21, 2024; August 11, 2024; September 22, 2024; October 13, 2024; November 3, 2024; November 17, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 1, 2024; December 15, 2024; ]
Gilles at The Grounds Market is held in the Old Brick Dairy Pavilion, Adelaide Showground.
The Gilles Street Market originated in 2008 in the heart of Adelaide at the historic, Gilles Street Primary School. Heralded as Adelaide’s original fashion and design marketplace, Gilles Street has provided a platform for emerging and established designers to showcase their […]

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NEO | Free Events for Teens | Art Gallery of South Australia

[ March 23, 2024; April 27, 2024; June 22, 2024; August 17, 2024; October 19, 2024; December 14, 2024; ]
Discover what’s on for teens at AGSA in 2024!
Held six times a year at the Art Gallery of South Australia, Neo is a FREE after-hours event for teens aged 13-17.
Neo is a parent-free zone where young people can kick back and hang out with friends, jump into creative labs, tune into live music and explore […]

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