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Easter at Sophie’s Patch | Open Garden at Hamlyn Cottage | 4-7 April 2015

[ April 4, 2015 to April 7, 2015. ]
Easter at Sophie’s Patch – Open Garden at Hamlyn Cottage Easter 2015
Sophie Thomson’s own wonderfully exuberant garden will be open to the public over Easter.  The stone cottage is wrapped in deciduous trees and colourful hardy species that cope with the exposed site. Kniphofias, wormwoods, salvias, buddlejas, rugosa roses and euphorbias. Well-designed organic vegetable garden […]

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Autumn School Holiday Activity Guide | April 2015

[ April 11, 2015 to April 26, 2015. ]
Autumn School Holidays in Adelaide!
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular and not-so-well-known activities on offer. There are venues all over Adelaide that offer vacation care programs, […]

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Surprising Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt | Hart’s Mill | 5 April 2015

[ April 5, 2015; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ]
Surprising Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt
Port Adelaide’s Surprising Sundays event on April 5th will be a special Easter affair!
Families are invited to come along so children can meet the Easter Bunny.  Join in the big Easter Egg Hunt at 11.30am and while you’re there enjoy the Wild at Hart Markets and the fabulous Hart’s Mill playground.
All […]

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Easter Wonderland | Elder Park | 5 April 2015

[ April 5, 2015; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Easter Wonderland in Elder Park
Come along to the Riverbank on Easter Sunday and celebrate Easter at this family friendly event for kids 12 years and under.

Activities include hosted Easter egg hunts, storytelling, circus inspired entertainment plus food and coffee for Mums and Dads.

This Easter Wonderland event is a partnership between The Riverbank Authority and Melba’s […]

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Sunday Vibes | The Riverbank | March & April 2015

[ March 29, 2015; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. April 12, 2015; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. April 26, 2015; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Family Friendly Sunday Vibes Sessions
The first of a series of free live music sessions on the Riverbank will begin on 29 March from 12 noon at the Rotunda, Elder Park.

The family friendly Sunday Vibes sessions, brought to you by the Riverbank Precinct and Music SA, will feature live bands including The Timbers, Tom West, Conchilla […]

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Adelaide’s Farmers Market – Showground & Prospect | Easter Markets | 1 & 2 April 2015

[ April 1, 2015; 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. April 2, 2015; 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Easter at the Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Shop for fresh produce before the long weekend at the Easter Twilight Farmers’ Market on Wednesday April 1st from 3pm to 7pm at the Adelaide Showground (no market on Easter Sunday).  Kids activities will include a bouncy castle and an Easter egg hunt.
The Adelaide Farmers’ Market is at the Adelaide […]

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Dolphin Day 2015 | Port Adelaide | 11 April 2015

[ April 11, 2015; ]

Come and discover the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary at this free event!
Dolphin Day is a fun family friendly event where you can learn about, participate and enjoy the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary while spending a fantastic day out with the family by (or on) the water!  Plus WIN a money can’t buy dolphin experience with sanctuary staff […]

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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon | Adelaide | 19 April 2015

[ April 19, 2015; 7:00 am; ]
Calling all TRYathletes to Adelaide Aquatic Centre in North Adelaide!
The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon starts with a swim in the Adelaide Aquatic Centre followed by a cycle and run on the specially designed Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon course.  The kids will finish at the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Village where friends and helpers encourage and cheer them across […]

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Barossa Airshow Family Fun Day | 12 April 2015

[ April 12, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Barossa Airshow
There is much to see and do at the Barossa Airshow during the April school holidays making it a great day out for the whole family.
Be prepared to see aircraft from every vintage, old and new.  Three of Australia’s top aerobatic champions will be there giving displays that must be seen to be believed.  […]

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Centennial Park Outdoor Cinema ANZAC Tribute | 21 April 2015

[ April 21, 2015; 6:00 pm; ]

Centennial Park Outdoor Cinema Tribute  |  Commemorates ANZAC Centenary
The State’s largest cemetery will be transformed into an outdoor cinema venue to commemorate the Anzac Centenary in April 2015.
The Anzac Centenary marks 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. Centennial Park in Pasadena will host its first Outdoor Cinema Anzac Tribute on the […]

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Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary Family Fun Day | 6 April 2015

[ April 6, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]  

Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary Family Fun Day
The 2015 Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary Family Fun Day will be held on Easter Monday.
Come along to browse the stalls, feed the animals (the emus happily eat from your hand, others may be more timid), enjoy great BBQ food, check out the cottage museum, take a stroll through the […]

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Bike Skills for Families | Marshmallow Park | 18 & 19 April 2015

[ April 18, 2015; 2:00 pm; April 19, 2015; 9:30 am; ]
Free Bike Training!
Adelaide City Council is currently offering a limited number of places to participate in a bike skills course during the school holidays in April 2015.

If you want to start riding a bike to work or just have the confidence to ride with your family on the weekend, the accredited trainers will help to […]

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Skate Comps & Clinics | National Youth Week | 18-20 April 2015

[ April 18, 2015 to April 20, 2015. ]
National Youth Week Skate Comps & Clinics
In conjunction with Alexandrina Council, the District Council of Mt Barker and the City of Victor Harbor, a series of Skate Park events are being held throughout April in celebration of National Youth Week.

There will be a variety of BMX, scooter and skate activities with all clinic and competition […]

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Milang Free Community Event | 14 April 2015

[ April 14, 2015; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Come along to the Milang Foreshore Playground for a fun-filled morning of family activities!
The Alexandrina Council’s OPAL team in conjunction with STARCLUB, Fleurieu Families, Milang Old School House Community Centre and Council’s library team have organised a FREE Milang community school holiday event on Tuesday 14th April.
This event aims to get families and children outdoors […]

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Pups in the Park | Glenelg | 12 April 2015

[ April 12, 2015; 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. ]
Pups in the Park
Guide Dogs SA presents the ultimate dog’s day out! Bring your family and four-legged friend along for a day of PAWsome fun in Glenelg.

Get the best tips:

Training masterclasses with expert Guide Dogs SA trainer, Tracey Jones
Ask a Vet – free vet advice for your pooch
Ask a Trainer – free tips on training
Grooming […]

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Rundle Mall’s Garden Party SpEGGtacular | 5 April 2015

[ April 5, 2015; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Rundle Mall’s Garden Party SpEGGtacular!
It’s GAME ON, and Rundle Mall is kicking off the footy season with FREE Easter fun and footy prizes!

Rundle Mall is inviting all customers and Adelaide Football Club supporters to hop into the Mall on Sunday 5 April 2015 to enjoy their Garden Party SpEGGtacular under the Gawler Place Canopy!

Between 11am […]

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All Ages Roller Disco | Super Hero Theme | 18 April 2015

[ April 18, 2015; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

Super Hero Theme Roller Disco
The Blackwood Recreation Centre in Eden Hills is hosting a Roller Disco with a fun Super Hero theme during the April school holidays.

Suitable for all ages, the roller disco will feature live music from DJ Ollie, there will be prizes for costumes plus plenty of giveaways and games.

Food and drink facilities […]

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Oz Comic-Con | Adelaide Showgrounds | 18-19 April 2015

[ April 18, 2015 to April 19, 2015. ]
School Holiday Fun at Oz Comic-Con Adelaide this April
Held over the weekend of April 18-19 in Adelaide at the Adelaide Showgrounds, Oz Comic-Con is an event like no other.
The fun-filled event celebrates the absolute best in film, television, anime, comics and gaming. From real life superheroes to colourful cosplayers, once-in-a-lifetime Q&A panels and the chance […]

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Shottesbrooke Vineyard Presents Afternoon Delights | 5 April 2015

[ April 5, 2015; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]  

Shottesbrooke Vineyard presents Afternoon Delights on Easter Sunday, 5th April 2015.
There will be live music by local gypsy swing outfit The Various Nefarious, food by local and always delectable Currant Shed Restaurant, with lunch options specifically tailored towards a relax-eat-enjoy afternoon.

There are free kids activities planned including face painting, so families are welcome.

Wine by Shottesbrooke […]

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Easter Egg Hunt | Adelaide Central Market | 24 March – 2 April 2015

[ March 24, 2015 to April 2, 2015. ]
Easter Egg Hunt at the  Adelaide Central Market
This Easter the Adelaide Central Market is celebrating with an Easter egg hunt in the Market.

Find the five giant golden eggs hidden around the Market from March 24 to April 2, and you could win a $1,000 Market voucher (terms and conditions apply).

Simply download your map from the […]

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Urrbrae Wetland Open Days | 12 April & 18 October 2015

[ April 12, 2015; October 18, 2015; ]
Urrbrae Wetland Open Days
The Friends of the Urrbrae Wetland host 2 open days each year open to the general public. Visitors can take this opportunity to join The Friends of the Urrbrae Wetland to see what the Urrbrae Wetland is all about and discover how the Adelaide Plains looked before European settlement.
This year the open […]

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Easter Sunday at Whistler Wines | 5 April 2015

[ April 5, 2015; ]
Easter Sunday at Whistler Wines
On Easter Sunday, 5th April 2015, join in the fun and celebrate Easter with family and friends at Whistler Wines.
Food vans La Chiva, Moorish Bites and Delicious Monster will be cooking up a storm.
Cool tunes will be provided by SuperCaine Duo and The Louis Donnarumma Band.
And of course the little ones […]

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FREE School Holiday Sports | City of Charles Sturt | 20-24 April 2015

[ April 20, 2015 to April 24, 2015. ]
FREE School Holiday Sports
Hosted by the City of Charles Sturt
The City of Charles Sturt are inviting all children aged 3 – 17 years to try a new sport and get involved in their FREE School Holiday Sports Program.

The program will be held during the April school holidays from 20-24 April 2015. Registrations close 9am Friday […]

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Easter Long Weekend | Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Zoo | 3-6 April 2015

[ April 3, 2015 to April 6, 2015. ]

Easter Long Weekend at the Adelaide Zoo
The Haigh’s Easter bilby will be popping up several times a day over the long weekend to share delicious Haigh’s Chocolates with their visitors.

The zoo is open every day, including public holidays.

Make the most of your visit and don’t miss the following special Meet the Keeper activities:

10:30am – […]

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Bub’s Birthday Party | National Railway Museum | 19 April 2015

[ April 19, 2015; ]
The National Railway Museum’s little blue steam train Bub is celebrating his birthday in grand style.
Bub has been running since 1988 – so he is 27 years old this year. During the Easter school holidays the Museum will be holding a special party and everyone is invited to share in the festivities.
All children aged […]

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Barossa Vintage Festival | 15-19 April 2015

[ April 15, 2015 to April 19, 2015. ]
Come and celebrate the end of vintage in the Barossa
The grapes are crushed, the harvest is done, and among the 750 grape growing families of the Barossa Valley, it’s time to party.
The Barossa Vintage Festival is the longest running wine tourism festival in Australia with a history spanning more than 6 decades. In 2015, the […]

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Come & Make a Koinobori | 26 April 2015

[ April 26, 2015; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Koinobori Project  |  Come and make a Koinobori
The Koinobori Project is a project to conduct workshops at Adelaide schools to create 100 koinobori (Japanese carp-streamers). The koinobori will be flown in Victoria Square/Tartanyangga from 20th – 26th April 2015 and will then be displayed at Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival on Sunday 3rd May […]

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Beachside Food & Wine Festival | Christies Beach & Port Noarlunga | 18 April 2015

[ April 18, 2015; ]
Beachside Food and Wine Festival now in 2 coastal townships on the same day!
In an exciting twist the Beachside Food and Wine festival this year will be held over two beautiful coastal locations, Christies Beach and Port Noarlunga, with transfer options running between the sites and from Noarlunga Centre.
Both sites will offer a range of […]

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Adelaide Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo | 10-12 April 2015

[ April 10, 2015 to April 12, 2015. ]
Planning a family? Already expecting? Have little ones in tow?
Discover what’s best for you, your pregnancy, baby or child at the annual Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo – the must see parenting event of the year.
About the Expo:
We know how hard it can be to find great advice & information on pregnancy & parenting, so […]

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The Adelaide International Kite Festival | Semaphore | 4-6 April 2015

[ April 4, 2015 4:00 pm to April 6, 2015 4:00 pm. ]  
The Adelaide International Kite Festival is a free community event that is held annually at Semaphore Beach in South Australia.
The Adelaide International Kite Festival for 2015 will once again be held over the Easter long weekend from 4th to the 6th of April.
Large display kites, kite battles, stunt kites, kite surfing, kite buggying and landboarding, […]

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