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Adelaide Kids Film Festival | 11-18 November 2014

It’s that time of year again… the 2014 Adelaide Kids Film Festival!
The AKFF program has been finalised and is bringing the works of many young, passionate, filmmakers to a screen near you from November 11th to 18th.  The Festival asked young film buffs from right across the world to grab their cameras and create a […]

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CheeseFest 2014 | Rymill Park | 25 & 26 October 2014

[ October 25, 2014; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. October 26, 2014; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
CheeseFest is recognised as Australia’s premier cheese experience and is a fabulous family friendly festival held annually in Rymill Park.  Now in its ninth year, the Festival continues to grow and evolve with new and exciting events and enhancement of existing ones.  Their goal this year is to have Australia’s big cheese party, offering tastings, […]

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Horses-In-Action & Strathalbyn Agricultural Show | 5 & 6 October 2014

[ October 5, 2014 to October 6, 2014. ]
Over the October long weekend Strathalbyn will host two days of country fun.  The Horses-In-Action horse event is on Sunday 5th October at the Equestrian Grounds on Callington Road from 8am until 4pm with free entry.  Show day follows on the public holiday Monday. October 6th.  Enjoy a full day of fun, music, animals, livestock, […]

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Seed Freedom Food Festival | Holland St | 27 September 2014

[ September 27, 2014; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
The Seed Freedom Food Festival will be a festival that celebrates, informs and inspires.  It’s all about South Australian organic food, local food and growing your own food, as well as the worldwide need to save seed!

Conscious ‘seedizens’ are invited to come along and enjoy an abundance of:

Organic gardening & seed saving workshops (for both […]

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Festival of Now | Rundle Park | 10 October 2014

[ October 10, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
The Festival of Now is a highlight of Mental Health Week which runs from October 5 to 12 2014.  Enlivening Rundle Park on World Mental Health Day, it’s about getting together, having fun experiences that relax, energise, awaken and engage the mind, body and spirit to bring us into the NOW!
The day will include activities […]

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Handpicked Festival | Langhorne Creek| 29 November 2014

[ November 29, 2014; ]
Australia’s hottest bands and some of South Australia’s coolest food and wine will come together at the Fleurieu Peninsula’s freshest venue when Lake Breeze Wines hosts the inaugural Handpicked Festival on Saturday, November 29.
Sheppard, the group behind the number one smash hit Geronimo, will headline the Langhorne Creek festival in their only SA appearance as […]

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OzAsia Festival | Adelaide | 3-20 September 2014

[ September 3, 2014 to September 20, 2014. ]
Adelaide Festival Centre has unveiled the 2014 OzAsia Festival program, which celebrates Adelaide’s sister state, Shandong Province, China. The Festival will feature more than 140 performers from the region and will put the spotlight on its rich history and resplendent culture as well as presenting performances and events from on Japan, India, Korea, Philippines, Cambodia, […]

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The Gawler Show | 30 & 31 August 2014

[ August 30, 2014 to August 31, 2014. ]
The Gawler Show is the largest country show in South Australia, attracting approximately 30,000 people each year. It is a great family outing and this year the show will celebrate it’s 158th year over the last weekend in August.  The show encompasses everything that is Gawler and its surrounding areas. Great entertainment, fun filled rides, […]

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Adelaide Kids Film Festival | Submissions Close 1 October 2014

It’s show time – Adelaide Kids Film Festival 2014 is now open for entries!
Are you a movie fan? Ever dreamt about making your own film and seeing it on the big screen?
Entries are now open for the 2014 Adelaide Kids Film Festival, one of Australia’s biggest film festivals for kids, by kids. Everybody aged 18 […]

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Willunga Almond Blossom Festival | 26 & 27 July 2014

[ July 26, 2014 to July 27, 2014. ]
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been held in the last week of July every year since 1969. Each year the Festival gets bigger and better and 2014 is set to do the same. There is family entertainment for all ages including show rides, delicious food stalls, market stalls and much, much more. The festival […]

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Sea & Vines Food & Wine Festival | 6-9 June 2014

[ June 7, 2014 to June 9, 2014. ]
The McLaren Vale BankSA Sea and Vines Food & Wine Festival is a celebration of the unique flavours of this beautiful region, about 40 minutes drive, south of Adelaide. Local producers come together to showcase an assortment of food and wine that represent some of the most tantalising taste experiences South Australia has to offer.
In […]

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Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival | Family Fun Day | 4 May 2014

[ May 4, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
JAFA’s Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival is the biggest Japan festival in Adelaide with a history going back 19 years.  The day is filled with Japan-related performances, exhibitions, stalls and plenty of Japanese food. There will be Martial Arts demonstrations and musical acts along with activities and displays including:

Origami & Calligraphy
Giant Karuta – Japanese Card […]

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Free Family Day | IndoFest | 13 April 2014

[ April 13, 2014; ]
The annual Free Family Day is the centrepiece of INDOfest, Adelaide’s Indonesian Festival of Arts, Food & Culture.  Held in the picturesque and relaxing location of Rymill Park in the East End of Adelaide, this event is free to enter and is a day of fun and enjoyment for the whole family.
Some of the days […]

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Alice In Wonderland | Theatre Bugs | 16 & 17 April 2014

[ April 16, 2014; 6:30 pm; April 17, 2014; 10:30 am; 1:30 pm; ]
Showbugs students from Theatre Bugs present a musical version of Alice in Wonderland for all to enjoy during the Easter school holidays.  Come along dressed as your favourite Alice in Wonderland character.  Tickets are $16 each.
To book tickets or for more information visit the Theatre Bugs website.

What:  Alice In Wonderland

When:  16 & 17 April 2014

Where:  […]

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Tasting Australia | Kids In The Kitchen | 27 April – 4 May 2014

[ April 27, 2014 to May 4, 2014. ]
Tasting Australia, presented by Thomas Foods, will be held in Adelaide and regional South Australia from April 27 – May 4, 2014. For more than fifteen years, Tasting Australia has been one of Australia’s most influential and best-attended culinary festivals. The program for this year’s festival features more than 75 events to be held throughout […]

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Latin American Fiesta | Stepney | 23 March 2014

[ March 23, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Capture the sights, sounds and excitement of Latin America through a fascinating and electric mix of dance and entertainment while indulging in cuisine that delivers robust, flavourful and inventive food choices.  Following last year’s successful event, the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light will again hold the Latin American Fiesta on the Linde Reserve in Stepney […]

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Something on Saturday 2014 Program Guide

[ April 26, 2014; May 3, 2014; May 10, 2014; May 17, 2014; May 24, 2014; May 31, 2014; June 7, 2014; June 14, 2014; June 21, 2014; June 28, 2014; July 5, 2014; July 12, 2014; July 19, 2014; July 26, 2014; August 2, 2014; August 9, 2014; August 16, 2014; August 23, 2014; August 30, 2014; ]
Something on Saturday delights and entertains thousands of children in Adelaide every Saturday throughout winter each year.  Many South Australian children aged 2 to 10 enjoy their first theatrical experience through this program.
The 2014 program covers a wide range of entertainment, suitable for both boys and girls, including circus, puppetry, live music, percussion, ballet, magic, […]

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Town Picnic | Rymill Park | Postponed

There is a new family friendly event for the Adelaide Food & Wine Festival in 2014.  Town Picnic will be a fun family day out with an old-school feel, think: egg and spoon races, home-made lemonade, Country Women’s Association Hampers and cake stalls, a craft corner for children led by the team at Granny Skills, […]

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VOILA! Tales of a Magical Circus | Adelaide Fringe 2014 Review

Voila! is the delightful show by quirky Melbourne duo Lee Cohen and Emma Shepherd.  The combination of an entertaining magician and a talented circus performer keeps little ones engaged for 45 minutes of tricks as they follow the storyline of Emma’s wish to have Lee magically make a ‘real’ bunny appear!
Lee engages the audience with […]

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Mt Barker District Show | 22 March 2014

[ March 22, 2014; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
This year’s Mt Barker District Show is bound to be an exciting event for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits, market stalls, showcasing local arts, crafts and foods, farm animals, cooking and produce exhibitions, as well as the traditional fun of the carnival amusements, rides, clowns and bouncy castle and the rest, the […]

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Kids Comedy Gala | Adelaide Fringe 2014 Review

The Kids Comedy Gala is a good choice if you’re a little unsure of what to see at the Fringe.  It’s a selection of performers giving you a sample of their show so you get a good mix of different acts – from juggling and stand up to circus and magic tricks.  Our MC’s were […]

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Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo | Adelaide Fringe 2014 Review

It’s no surprise this week’s Adelaide Fringe Children’s Events Weekly Award Winner was Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo!  This live action show is absolutely fabulous and a must see for families, especially those with children aged five and over.  This is a Fringe show that educates and entertains both children and adults alike, with dinosaur facts galore […]

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Pop Up Pocket | Henley Square | 20-23 February 2014

[ February 20, 2014; 6:00 pm; February 21, 2014; 6:00 pm; February 22, 2014; 11:00 am; February 23, 2014; 11:00 am; ]
Henley Square will be hosting The Pocket, a FREE, family-friendly mini circus with different performers every fifteen minutes.  Presented by Bamboozled Productions, come along and enjoy the antics of the high-level circus skills, quirky comical characters and street theatre performers in a mini pop up venue in Henley Square!
The Pocket is on the following days and […]

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Tomato Festival | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 23 Feb 2014

[ February 23, 2014; 9:00 am; ]

The Tomato Festival at the Adelaide Botanic Garen is back in 2014, bigger and juicier than before!

The Tomato Festival brings together tomato gardeners and home cooks from across South Australia to share the benefits of home-grown produce, promote the diversity of tomato varieties and inspire cooks to embrace the versatile tomato in new ways. With […]

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Pants Down Circus – Rock | Adelaide Fringe 2014 Review

Pants Down Circus is back for the Adelaide Fringe in 2014 with a brand new show guaranteed to rock your world!  This fabulous foursome know how to entertain and show off their mind blowing talent to a crowd of all ages.  This year’s theme is ROCK – think AC/DC, Queen and KISS booming from the speakers while up […]

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Spirit Festival 2014 | 15 & 16 March 2014

[ March 15, 2014 to March 16, 2014. ]
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute is proud to host the annual Spirit Festival, South Australia’s premier Indigenous festival, bringing together dance, music, theatre, visual arts and more, at a free public event.  Held for the first time in 2014 at the redeveloped Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), an important gathering place for the Kaurna people, the Spirit Festival […]

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The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean | 5-9 March 2014

[ March 5, 2014 to March 9, 2014. ]

Wonderful things come in small packages in this witty and mysterious detective adventure starring the award-winning Reppe as professional scrapologist, Dr Patricia Baker.  Bit by bit, through careful examination of an old scrapbook’s quirky contents (seaweed, food stains, train ticket stubs, photos and a list of ‘dangerous things’ including porridge) we delve into a secret […]

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Dig It @ The Museum | 1 – 23 March 2014

[ March 1, 2014 to March 23, 2014. ]
Dig It @ The Museum is presented by the South Australian Museum in association with the 2014 Adelaide Festival.  Bring the kids along where they can dig to discover the amazing fossil history of South Australia. Learn more about life in the past and the stories in the rocks and bones. Uncover fossils in the dig pits […]

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The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe 2014

[ February 14, 2014 to March 16, 2014. ]
The Garden of Unearthly Delights is the most spectacular Adelaide Fringe venue that plays host to a myriad of entertainment for the whole family. Over the past twelve years, The Garden of Unearthly Delights has established itself as one of the most innovative and dynamic festival precincts in Australia, attracting more than 700,000 people of […]

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Kids’ Days – Adelaide Writers’ Week | 1 & 2 March 2014

[ March 1, 2014; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. March 2, 2014; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Adelaide Writer’s Week, part of the Adelaide Festival, will run from March 1st until the 6th in 2014.  Kids’ Day last year was so popular that Writers’ Week decided to make the event last for two days in 2014, to be held over the weekend of March 1st and 2nd.
Bring the kids along  to join in […]

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