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City of Charles Sturt Free School Holiday Program

FREE School Holiday Sports Program | City of Charles Sturt | April School Holidays 2024

[ April 12, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
City of Charles Sturt Free School Holiday Sports Program.
Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are invited to book their spot for the next ever-popular City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program.
Held at various locations throughout the school holidays, the next school holiday sports program runs from Friday 12 April to Sunday 28 […]

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Cirkidz School Holiday Programs | April 2024

[ April 15, 2024 to April 19, 2024. April 22, 2024 to April 24, 2024. April 26, 2024; ]
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday circus adventure with Cirkidz!
Looking for an unforgettable adventure these school holidays? Look no further! Cirkidz invites you to join them for an inclusive, action-packed circus experience that promises fun, thrills, and skill-building for kids of all ages.
From mastering Parkour and trampoline skills to conquering silks and trapeze, the Cirkidz […]

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Kids Holiday Pottery Sessions | Urth Clay Studio | April School Holidays 2024

[ April 16, 2024 to April 19, 2024. April 24, 2024 to April 25, 2024. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Kids and teen holiday pottery classes offer a wonderful opportunity for young individuals to explore their creativity, tap into their imagination, and experience the therapeutic benefits of working with clay.
Kids & Teens Holiday Classes – Big brains tiny hands

In this unique session for […]

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Tasting the World in Charles Sturt Cooking Workshops | Tasting Australia | 4 & 11 May 2024

[ May 4, 2024; May 11, 2024; ]
Four cooking workshops in this year’s Tasting Australia program will share family histories on a plate from around the world.
The workshops will give people an opportunity to eat and learn some treasured family recipes, culture and migration stories from the Ugandan, Vietnamese, Italian and Indian communities that have settled in the West of Adelaide.

Led by […]

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Commissioner’s Digital Challenge | 2024

The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge is a free online resource teaching children and young people important skills for the jobs of the future.
Digital skills are life skills. They’re critical to future jobs, social inclusion and a more equitable world. There is the chance to participate in three different challenges: Learn to Speak Robot, Space to Dream and […]

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Adelaide Writers’ Week Young Readers Events | Adelaide Festival | 3 & 5 Mar 2024

[ March 3, 2024; March 5, 2024; ]  
Writers’ Week has a jam-packed program designed for young book readers. Young Readers’ Day (ages 2 – 12) is on Sunday 3 March 2024 and for kids over 12, Tuesday 5 March 2024 is YA Evening and Hear Me Roar! 
Young Readers’ Day | 3 March 2024 
Calling all fans of picture books, graphic novels and epic […]

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The Hospital Research Foundation Group Adelaide Thunderbirds School Holiday Netball Clinics | Jan 2024

[ January 15, 2024 to January 19, 2024. ]
The Hospital Research Foundation Group Adelaide Thunderbird School Holidays Netball Clinics are back!
The clinics provide budding netballers with an exciting chance to develop their netball skills and enjoy some school holiday fun!
These interactive clinics vary depending on the age and skills of the players and aim to cover all aspects of the game, including attacking, […]

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope Tour | Adelaide | 31 May 2024

[ May 31, 2024; ]
Dr Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope Tour coming to Adelaide.
After a long absence brought on by the COVID pandemic, Goodall, 89, is delighted to be returning to Australia and New Zealand to meet with her supporters and share her reasons for hope in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
Dr Jane Goodall is an English ethologist […]

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Little Picassos Kids Art Classes

Little Picassos: Summer School Holiday Art Classes & Art Camp | Glenelg, Hyde Park, Magill

[ December 15, 2023 to December 22, 2023. ]
Little Picassos Summer School Holiday Program 
Join Little Picassos during the summer school holidays for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children.
Air-conditioned and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist from 2.5 – 16 years of age.

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Australian Space Discovery Centre | Summer School Holiday Program

Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this summer! As well as free entry from 11am to 5pm Monday-Sunday from 2-28 January 2024 (except public holidays), they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators […]

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marine discovery centre open day

Marine Discovery Centre Open Day | Henley Beach | 9 Dec 2023

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Take a look under the sea during the Marine Discovery Centre Open Day in Henley Beach
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of interactive fun, marine-based exploring and learning, followed by a guided beach marine trail on Henley Beach.

During the session, you will have access to a variety of interactive discovery […]

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Junior Keeper Experience l Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary l Review

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]

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Once Upon a Festival | Immanuel College | 2 & 3 Nov 2023

[ November 2, 2023 to November 3, 2023. ]
Once Upon a Festival is back at Immanuel College in 2023.
Thousands of young people will have the opportunity to experience a stellar lineup of world-class authors and illustrators in workshops, talks and special events over two days, with the aim of fostering a lifelong love of literature in students aged 7 – 17 years.

There will […]

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Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day | 15 Oct 2023

[ October 15, 2023; ]
Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day 2023
Go along for walking tours, displays and events for children to learn more about the amazing natural ecology of this important coastal dune ecosystem. A group of people concerned for the future of the Tennyson Dunes formed the Tennyson Dunes Group in 1995 as a volunteer coastcare organisation. The […]

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Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies | Adelaide Central Market

[ October 3, 2023 to October 7, 2023. October 10, 2023 to October 14, 2023. ]
School Holiday FUN with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies.
Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the October school holidays!
All school holiday activities are free or low cost and include the ever popular Market Trail and Little Market Chefs, plus a free LEGO workshop.  Activities are held over […]

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Explore Bat World | Adelaide Botanic Park | 6, 7, 13 & 14 Oct 2023

[ October 6, 2023 to October 7, 2023. October 13, 2023 to October 14, 2023. ]
Walk with the Fauna Rescue of SA Talking Batty Education Team as they explore the incredible world of bats.
Grey-headed Flying-foxes have only been in Adelaide since 2010 so there is much for the public to learn about this vitally important keystone species. The organisers are experienced Flying-fox carers, rescuers, rehabilitators and educators within Fauna Rescue […]

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Art & Nature | Marine Discovery Centre | 5 & 6 Oct 2023

[ October 5, 2023 to October 6, 2023. ]
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of marine-based interactive fun, art and craft activites and a beach marine trail on Henley Beach.
During the session, children will have access to a variety of interactive discovery stations including Kaurna learning, sea aquariums, virtual reality headsets, hands-on games, and nature and recycled craft […]

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See the Rare Super Blue Moon in Adelaide | 30 & 31 Aug 2023

[ August 30, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
When to see the next Super Blue Moon.
A rare super blue moon that only appears once per decade will be visible from Australia on Wednesday 30 August 2023. 
What makes the super blue moon rare, is that it actually refers to two different moon phases happening at the same time; a supermoon and a blue moon. […]

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Inventor Kids STEM Classes | Fullarton | Term 3 2023

Inventor Kids STEM Classes

Inventor Kids run interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics sessions for 3-5 year olds.
For 45 minutes each week, you and your child will develop and practice skills in STEM through educational and fun hands-on activities.
At every session, a new STEM topic will be showcased in areas such as engineering design, balance, gravity, […]

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Amazing Micro Worlds | Tea Tree Gully Library | National Science Week | 15 & 17 Aug 2023

[ August 15, 2023; August 17, 2023; ]
Amazing Micro Worlds
See what it’s like to be a scientist and explore amazing micro worlds using advanced microscopes.
Children and teens will receive staff guidance to operate the equipment, and can pick and choose what micro slide they would like to investigate underneath the lens. This is an inclusive free event at the Tea Tree Gully […]

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Barossa Science Extravaganza | National Science Week | 19 Aug 2023

[ August 19, 2023; ]
Barossa Science Extravaganza
The Barossa Council Public Library is bringing all things STEAM to the Barossa Valley in a family friendly extravaganza featuring science performances, displays, hands-on activities and opportunities to chat to educational organisations and industry professionals in a dynamic array of fields.
Over the course of the three hours, participants will be able to see […]

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Weird Science with SciWorld | National Science Week | 12 Aug 2023

[ August 12, 2023; ]
Weird Science with SciWorld
Is it real? Or just plain weird? Learn about weird science at the City Library as part of National Science Week. 
Follow the world of science at its best. See some amazing experiments like pH testing, making plastic cups cluck like chickens and making Oobleck slime or do some of your own. It […]

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Catholic Schools Open Week 2023

Catholic Schools Open Week | South Australia | 21-27 Aug 2023

[ August 21, 2023 to August 27, 2023. ]  
Catholic Schools Open Week – 21 to 27 August 2023
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions that a parent makes.
Catholic Schools Open Week is a great opportunity to see how a Catholic school will help your child discover a love of learning and values for life.

In South Australia, families have a wide […]

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Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution- Diego on my mind

Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution | Art Gallery of SA | Review

Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Adelaide Exhibition
If you’ve been thinking of taking your budding artists to the Art Gallery of SA, there is no better time than now! The beloved works of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera & their Mexican contemporaries are currently on display until 17 September 2023.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Frida Kahlo is considered […]

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National Science Week | South Australia | 12-20 Aug 2023

[ August 12, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
National Science Week 2023
There will be in-person and online events, virtual tours, DIY science and more, all across Australia, from 12 – 20 August 2023 for National Science Week.
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 […]

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Department for Education

Enrol Now for Preschool | South Australian Government Preschools

In South Australia, ‘preschool’ and ‘kindergarten’ are the same! So, why should your child go to preschool?
Glad you asked! Going to preschool has a big impact on your child’s learning and development.
At preschool your child:

is learning through play
will develop skills such as counting, listening, communicating and problem solving
makes friends
is becoming a strong and confident learner.

There […]

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Connected Parenting Workshop | Trinity Gardens | 19 Jun 2023

[ June 19, 2023; ]
Connected Parenting Workshop – Respectful care for all ages.
Respectful care and Connected Parenting looks different with a newborn, with a toddler, with a pre-kinder child and with a school child.
This workshop focusses on working through how to keep centred in one’s commitment to respectful care and make the right time for connection is central to […]

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World Environment Day | 5 Jun 2023

[ June 5, 2023; ]
World Environment Day 2023
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, join millions of people around the world to #BeatPlasticPollution.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Since it began in 1974, the event has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 […]

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Glenelg Air Raid Shelter Open Days

Explore an important piece of WWII history in Glenelg – an Air Raid Shelter.
Built in 1942, the Glenelg Air Raid Shelter was a valuable part of a World War II communications network.  Air Raid Shelters were generally built to protect large numbers of people from air raids, but in Adelaide they were civil defence communications […]

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Sesame Workshop | Mental Health Resources

Sesame Workshop – Mental Health Resources
Multi-platform initiative, Sema Workshop is kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a variety of offerings including a new YouTube special, Elmo’s Mindfulness Spectacular.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, has announced a new organisation-wide focus on the emotional well-being of young children and their families. Responding to […]

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