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Penola & Coonawarra Arts Festival | 18-21 May 2017

[ May 18, 2017 to May 21, 2017. ]
The award winning Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival will be celebrating it’s 26th year in 2017.
The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival is made up of live performances, workshops, competitions, exhibitions, family art activities, Coonawarra wineries and local food producers.  2017 will see the festival attract major events and exhibitions appealing to a broad audience making it one […]

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McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival | 10,11 & 12 June 2017

[ June 10, 2017 to June 12, 2017. ]
The McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2017
The McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival revels in the culinary and winemaking traditions of our premier food and wine destination with a beach lifestyle.  With a wide variety of events on offer, from intimate degustation dinners with winemakers and chefs, to […]

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McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Family Day | 12 June 2017

[ June 12, 2017; ]
McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival Monday is all about quality family time with with food options, beverages and entertainment suitable for big kids and little kids alike.
This year the McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with three days of wine and culinary indulgence, immersive tasting experiences and unforgettable family […]

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The Goodwood Greek Festival | 7 May 2017

[ May 7, 2017; ]
Goodwood Greek Festival 2017 hosted by the Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc.
The Goodwood Greek Festival is back for 2017.

Proudly presented by the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, the festival will be held on Sunday 7th of May 2017  between 11am and 7pm outside the Goodwood Community Centre.

Come along to enjoy a taste of […]

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SALA Festival | 1 – 31 Aug 2017

[ August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017. ]
Every August, thousands of artists exhibit in hundreds of venues throughout metropolitan and regional South Australia.
Local visual art is celebrated in all types of venues both conventional and unexpected. Bursting with community engagement, the event enjoys significant support from local government and small businesses.
Office foyers, shop fronts, wineries, pubs, and streets transform into exhibition spaces […]

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The Dutch Festival 2017 | Are you ready to paint the town orange with Dutch cheer? | 30 Apr 2017

[ April 30, 2017; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
The Dutch Festival
Adelaide’s own Dutch festival – bigger and better than ever
Running since 1994, Adelaide’s largest Dutch Festival is on again after 2016 saw more than 3000 Aussies walk through the doors of the club rooms, The Dutch Club SA with generous support of Multicultural SA is proud to announce the now annual festival […]

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Whale Time Playtime Festival | 28 May 2017

[ May 28, 2017; ]
Celebrate the start of the whale season! 
Head along to Whale Time Playtime for exciting activities and entertainment in the heart of seaside Victor Harbor, on South Australia’s beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
Each year, Southern Right Whales, and the occasional passing Humpback Whale travel from the cold waters of Antarctica to the protected coastal waters of the Encounter […]

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Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival | 7 May 2017

[ May 7, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Kodomo no Hi is Adelaide’s largest Japanese Festival, held annually since 1995.
Kodomo no Hi means ‘Children’s Day’ and is a Japanese national holiday which takes place on May 5 – the fifth day of the fifth month. It is a day set aside to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness.  
In Adelaide, […]

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Barossa Air Show | 2 Apr 2017

[ April 2, 2017; ]
Amazing aerial action, exciting entertainment and a fun, family day out with food and wine in the beautiful Barossa Valley.
The day begins at 10am and finishes at 4pm.

On the day you should be prepared to see aircraft from all vintage, old and new. Three of Australia’s top aerobatic champions will be there giving displays that […]

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BlenheimFest Music & Camping Festival | Watervale | 13 – 14 Apr 2017

[ April 13, 2017; 3:00 pm; April 14, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
BlenheimFest 2017
Hillside camping in the heart of the Clare Valley, amidst rolling hills, luscious vineyards and drystone walls…..the warm setting sun, plenty of cold beer….all in the shadow of a lovingly restored, 150 year old bluestone building!
What could possibly make this sound any better… if you were thinking 20+ amazing international, interstate and local SA […]

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Le Petit Circus | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

Le Petit Circus | Review
Le Petit Circus features four energetic and dynamic performers who display their skills with enthusiasm and fun in this show designed to enthrall the audience.
Throughout the show, classic circus acts kept the audience engaged and clapping furiously and there was no stopping the action – from aerial acrobatics which had the […]

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Fat Tyre Festival | Melrose | 9 – 12 Jun 2017

[ June 9, 2017 to June 12, 2017. ]
This June long weekend why don’t you make a difference to the planet and Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!
That’s the theme of this year’s Melrose Fat Tyre Festival where mountain bikers and friends from around Australia will be getting together to celebrate Mother Earth on bikes!

The 2017 “World Environment Day” is on the 5 June but in Melrose they want […]

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Honk Jr Fringe

HONK! Jr | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

HONK! Jr Review | Adelaide Fringe
By Catherine Leo
“Honk! Jr” is an exceptionally high quality production of a modern version of Hans Christian Anderson’s tale “The Ugly Duckling”.
Honk! Jr is performed by the Young Australian Broadway Chorus, which is a course for 8 -18 year olds. I was utterly impressed with their professionalism as I regularly scanned […]

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Open Mic Night | National Youth Week | Gawler | 1 Apr 2017

[ April 1, 2017; 6:30 pm; ]
National Youth Week Open Mic Night
Celebrate National Youth Week!
Open Mic Night at the Youth Shak, Gawler Sport and Community Centre is an event for young people to showcase their singing or performance skills! Up and coming young singers and acoustic performers will be able to present their talents. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. There […]

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Easter Race Days

Easter Race Days | Oakbank, Clare and Penola | 15-17 Apr 2017

[ April 15, 2017 to April 17, 2017. ]  
Easter Race Days
Keep the kids entertained on race days – all FREE
Clare Valley Easter Races | Easter Saturday 15 April 2017
Make the most of the long weekend and enjoy an Easter escape to one of South Australia’s most beautiful wine regions. With gorgeous scenery, gourmet food and wine and the thrill of live racing all at […]

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Super Amazing Giant Girl | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

Super Amazing Giant Girl | Fringe with Little Ones Review
by Baby & Toddler Destinations Adelaide
Best for 2 years up or for babies who can sit through a little show.
Today was our first Fringe experience with our little ones. We went to two shows today, Kid|Dub Time Machine (see the Play & Go review here) with […]

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Kid Dub Time Machine

Kid/Dub Time Machine | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

Kid/Dub Time Machine Review
Dust off your party pants: 11am is the new 11pm!
If you’ve been missing those days pre-kids when you could shake your stuff on the dance floor then add Kid/Dub Time Machine to your Fringe wish-list. A smorgasbord of favourite dance hits from the 1950s to now, Kid/Dub Time Machine will have you […]

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Like it or Loop it | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

Like it or Loop It | Review
by Catherine Leo
Adam Page has a face that radiates joy and a genuine love for what he does, that is instantly likeable. A brilliant muso, you’d at first be mistaken that he’s just got a few toilet gags up his sleeve (especially from the promo image above), but his talents […]

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Big Family Weekend

Big Family Weekend at the DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20-21 May 2017

[ May 20, 2017 to May 21, 2017. ]
Big Family Weekend
A joyous, fun, BIG inclusive event that will span many and varied locations along North Terrace and a few to the side. DreamBIG Children’s Festival Big Family Weekend is a trail of art and wonder for children and their families over two days with shows, workshops, activities, exhibitions, eating, making, watching, laughing, thinking, chatting, questioning, dancing, singing and performances. There really is something […]

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The English Ale | Mylor | 20 May 2017

[ May 20, 2017; 12:00 pm; ]
The English Ale 2017
A day and evening of Singing, Dancing, Mumming, Guising & Making Merry! The English Ale will be from 12pm – 11:30pm on Saturday 20 May 2017!
Activites include the Torch Light Procession, Petal, Tanis, Rufus, Mari Llwyd & Jack in the Green – Giants of the Hills, Hobby Horses, Burning of the Wicker […]

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Mt Barker District Show | 25 Mar 2017

[ March 25, 2017; ]
As an annual event, the Mount Barker Show is a great way of bringing a sample of the country to the town.
Mount Barker is changing from its former rural character into a modern urban one; this occasion is a great chance to reconnect the public with the rural activities, crafts and cottage industries of times past.

There […]

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Kid/Dub Time Machine

Kid/Dub Time Machine | Adelaide Fringe | 12-19 Mar 2017

[ March 11, 2017; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. March 12, 2017; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. March 18, 2017; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. March 19, 2017; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Kid/Dub Time Machine
A time travelling dance party for kids featuring Lulu Loud
Kid/Dub, a new show from the creators of the global smash hit show Hot Dub Time Machine, is premiering in Adelaide. Kid/Dub is a family-friendly take on Hot Dub’s world-famous, time-travelling, audiovisual dance party – go on an immersive journey through the history of pop, rock, soul, […]

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Stress Less Festival | National Youth Week | Gawler | 8 Apr 2017

[ April 8, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]
National Youth Week Stress Less Festival
Head along to take a break and de-stress!
The Stress Less Festival is an event for young people aged anywhere from 12 – 25 years to take a break and de-stress for National Youth Week. Entry is free and there are free stress less packs full of stress relieving goodies! The event will […]

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Oz Comic-Con Family Activity Room | 1-2 Apr 2017

[ April 1, 2017; 9:00 am; April 2, 2017; 9:00 am; ]
Oz Comic-Con Family Activity Room
Calling all families and kids!
Oz Comic-Con invites you to laugh, learn and share in family-friendly activities all weekend long in the Family Activity Room! The Family Activity Room will include a backyard full of programming for younger fans like arts n’ crafts, competitions and much more.

Parents, sit back and relax from […]

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Macclesfield Gravity Festival | 8 & 9 Apr 2017

[ April 8, 2017 to April 9, 2017. ]
Macclesfield Gravity Festival
Testing the Gravity in Macclesfield with a gravity-powered go-kart race

There have been reports of strange, unexplainable things occurring around Macclesfield recently.Newly erected shelves falling down, washing falling from clothes lines, bathroom scales refusing to show weight loss. On Saturday night a person even stepped from a local pub and mysteriously fell to the […]

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Murray Bridge Kite Festival | 8 Apr 2017

[ April 8, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
The Murray Bridge Kite Festival is on again this year, on Saturday 8 April at Sturt Reserve Murray Bridge.
With  jumbo kite demonstrations, kite making and decorating workshops, kite flying, food and entertainment, animal farms, children’s activities and kite stalls, this is a day not to be missed!
Flying kites is an inexpensive day out. Whether it be down the park at the beach, […]

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Out of this World | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | Review

[ February 25, 2017; 12:30 pm; ]
Out Of This World | Fringe Review
Set in the cosy Spiegel Zelt Tent, this little show tells the story of three astronauts who embark on a space mission to retrieve space rocks from one of the planets in our solar system.
The story includes tiny little snippets of information about each planet. On their journey, they encounter […]

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Yidaki: Free Community Celebration | South Australian Museum | 3 Mar 2017

[ March 3, 2017; 6:00 pm; ]
Yidaki: Free Community Celebration
Celebrate the opening of Yidaki: Didjeridu and the sound of Australia with a night of music, dance and film on the front lawns of the South Australian Museum.
The South Australian Museum and the University of Adelaide present Yidaki: Didjeridu and the sound of Australia – free opening concert on Friday 3 March 2017 from […]

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Street Smart High | RAA | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | 5 & 6 Apr 2017

[ April 5, 2017; April 6, 2017; ]
Street Smart High 2017
Street Smart High is an annual road safety education event hosted by RAA in conjunction with Event Partner, the Motor Accident Commission for students in years 10-12.
Street Smart High aims to reduce the state’s shocking youth road toll. Road crashes are one of the leading causes of death for young people under […]

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Sand Sculptures in Adelaide | Alice in Wonderland by Sand Sculpting Australia | 14 – 30 Apr 2017

[ April 14, 2017 to April 30, 2017. ]
Sand Sculptures in Adelaide: Alice in Wonderland
Sand Sculpting Australia is back again in Adelaide this April, and this time they present ‘Alice in Wonderland’ – a life sized sand tribute to Lewis Carroll’s enduring children’s classic – celebrating 150 years of magical entertainment.
See 350 tonnes of sand at Port Noarlunga transformed into popular scenes from […]

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