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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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Secondhand Bike Sale | Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc. | 27 Apr 2024

[ April 27, 2024; 12:00 pm; ]
Lighthouse Youth Projects Second-hand BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Bike Sale & BBQ.
Looking for a new to you bicycle? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are holding another of their popular bicycles sales at their location in Port Adelaide on Saturday 27 April 2024 where you can BUY ONE SECONDHAND BIKE and GET ONE FREE!
Pick out any […]

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Superhero Day at the Giant Wheel | Glenelg | 28 Apr 2024

[ April 28, 2024; ]
Prepare to ignite your inner hero at the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel Superhero Day.
Head to Glenelg for a ride on the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel and you can also meet a couple of superhero characters on Sunday 28 April 2024.

Prepare for double the thrill with both Spiderman and Ironman making an appearance.  The two action […]

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Adelaide Guitar Festival | Adelaide Festival Centre | 12-29 Sep 2024

[ September 12, 2024 to September 29, 2024. ]
The Adelaide Guitar Festival brings together some of Australia’s best guitarists in a thrilling mix of local talent and visiting musicians.
Whether you’re a die-hard fanatic, or simply appreciate great music, the Adelaide Guitar Festival has something for everyone. Celebrate the world’s most popular instrument with regional roadshows, free and low-cost workshops, master classes, artists talks, […]

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Ukranian Easter Festival | Hindmarsh | 27 Apr 2024

[ April 27, 2024; ]
Ukranian Easter Festival
The finest of Ukrainian food, culture and customs to celebrate the biggest feast of the Ukrainian calendar – Easter! Workshops, stalls and family fun across two big locations.
Activities:

Delicious Ukrainian food & beverages, tea & coffee.
Live entertainment by Leleke, Yuriy Onyskiv on sopilka and HOPAK Ukrainian Dance School. 
Display of precious Ukrainian […]

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Kaurna Cultural Activity Day | Adelaide | 28 Apr 2024

[ April 28, 2024; ]   
Kaurna Cultural Activity Day – Sunday 28 April 2024
In partnership with Green Adelaide and Kaurna Firesticks Team, the City of Adelaide invites you to go and learn from the Kaurna community about traditional land management techniques, Cultural Burning, Connections to Country and the continuing importance today of enabling Cultural practices in urban landscapes.
Join them for:
• […]

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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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Adelaide Model Railway Show

Adelaide Model Railway Show | Angle Park | 8-10 Jun 2024

[ June 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Model Railway Show – June Long Weekend
Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for the children.
The annual Adelaide Model Railway Show is presented […]

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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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Flowbars – Interactive Outdoor Art | Festival Plaza Adelaide | Apr 2024

[ April 6, 2024 to April 29, 2024. ]
Adelaide’s Festival Plaza has a new outdoor artwork installation that kids can climb on! Get in quick to check out the Flowbars sculptures while they’re here for the April 2024 school holidays.
Flowbars Sculpture 4.0 and Flow Bar Minis is Festival Plaza’s second outdoor art commission.  In collaboration with Seb Humphreys, aka @Order55, the sculptures resemble […]

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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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Sunday Funday Markets | Tonsley Innovation District | 5 May & 9 Jun 2024

[ May 5, 2024; June 9, 2024; ]
Check out the Sunday Funday Markets and Indoor Plant Sale.
The community loved Sunday Funday Markets support local businesses and features over 100+ market stalls, plus a range of delicious food trucks and vendors.  Shop, eat, play, and discover across the vibrant urban re-development and internationally awarded building – Tonsley Innovation District.

The market offers something for […]

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SteamRanger May the Fourth Be With You Express | 4 May 2024

[ May 4, 2024; ]
SteamRanger is sending you off into an outer space adventure. But first you have to travel on their MMOPoT (Most Modern Operating Piece of Transport) to Planet Strathalbyn for a meal and movie. 
You start your journey at Cape Canaveral Launch Pad (not really Cape Canaveral – Mount Barker Station!) where you wait for their countdown […]

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 FREE Come ‘N’ Try Day | Woodville Lacrosse Club | 18 Apr 2024

[ April 18, 2024; ]
FREE Come ‘N’ Try Day for Kids at Woodville Lacrosse Club
All young athletes are invited to dive into lacrosse excitement at the Woodville Lacrosse Club’s FREE Come ‘N’ Try event during the April school holidays.

Lacrosse is a fast and fun team sport played with a netted stick and ball. It combines the best elements of […]

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Vergeside Markets | Largs Bay | 11 May 2024

[ May 11, 2024; ]
The Vergeside Markets Mother’s Day Giftorium is the final event in the Vergeside Markets Largs Bay calendar.
With a huge variety of stalls, delicious food selections, coffee, live music, bars and free face painting for the kids, the market boasts an opportunity to pick mum up a last-minute gift while supporting local businesses. 

Held on the Largs […]

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Mother’s Day Classic | Adelaide | 12 May 2024

[ May 12, 2024; ]
The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
Their aim is to deliver a fun, healthy and inspirational community event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.

Adelaide’s 2024 event will be held in Pinky Flat […]

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Plummers Pick Your Own Apples | Adelaide Hills

[ April 13, 2024 to April 14, 2024. April 20, 2024 to April 21, 2024. April 25, 2024; April 27, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
Pick Your Own Apples during the school holidays in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own.
Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and crunchy Pink Lady apples fresh from the trees.  You can pick your own apples on Saturdays and Sundays throughout […]

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Kung Fu Panda Meet & Greet | Port Adelaide Plaza | 18 & 19 Apr 2024

[ April 18, 2024 to April 19, 2024. ]
Kung Fu Panda Meet & Greet – Port Adelaide Plaza.
Unleash your inner warrior at Port Adelaide Plaza’s Kung Fu Panda Meet & Greet this April school holidays! Meet the legendary Kung Fu Panda and enjoy panda crafts, activities & FREE fairy floss.
Dates:

Thursday 18 April 2024 | 11am-2pm
Friday 19 April 2024 | 11am-2pm

Location:  Near TerryWhite […]

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West Croydon Railway Station 1949 Display | Woodville | 4 & 5 May 2024

[ May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
See the West Croydon Railway Station 1949 Display by James Gauci at the Civic (Woodville) Library.
The City of Charles Sturt will be exhibiting an incredibly detailed model of the West Croydon Railway Station in 1949. Based on years of research, interviews, and artefacts, this 5-year project captures the ‘Romance of the South Australian Railways’ and what […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Market at Plant 4 Bowden | 28 Apr 2024

[ April 28, 2024; 7:00 pm; ]
Plant 4 Bowden welcomes mums, step mums, not yet mums, should be mums, auntie mums, foster mums, fur baby mums and those without their mums to their Mother’s Day Gift Market 2024. 
The event will be held on Sunday 28 April 2024 (2 weeks before Mother’s Day) from 9am – 3pm at Plant 4 Bowden. Marketgoers […]

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Actually Acting April School Holiday Youth Theatre Productions | 19 & 20 Apr 2024

[ April 19, 2024 to April 20, 2024. ]
Actually Acting Youth Theatre presents “The One Act Play Disaster” and “There Is No Play” double bill.
Go and support young actors from across Adelaide as they perform these hilarious and challenging plays at Goodwood Theatre Studios on 19 & 20 April 2024. The junior cast will perform “The One-Act Play Disaster” followed by the seniors […]

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fire gardens adelaide botanic garden illuminate 2024

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.
After captivating audiences all over the world, Fire Gardens, created by French fire alchemists, Compagnie Carabosse, will transform the Adelaide Botanic Garden into a bewitching night-time wonderland, flickering with the flames of more than 7,000 giant […]

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