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Prospect Twilight Sessions | Free Outdoor Live Music | 2-23 Feb 2024

[ February 2, 2024; February 9, 2024; February 16, 2024; February 23, 2024; ]
The much-loved Prospect Twilight Sessions are back every Friday in February.
Make sure you free up your calendar on a Friday evening in February, because a community favourite way to relax and unwind is back in 2024.  Twilight Sessions is returning for its 29th year to Prospect Memorial Gardens featuring live music, delicious food vendors and […]

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The King’s Fork | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 10 Feb 2024

[ February 10, 2024; ]
The supersized King’s Fork returns to Torrensville with a line up of food trucks, bars and live entertainment.
Explore the world one dish at a time, with more than 20 of Adelaide’s best food trucks to choose from. This foodie festival will also have a range of beverages on offer. Enjoy live music and get the […]

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Paradise Recreation Plaza Opening Celebration | 28 Jan 2024

[ January 28, 2024; ]
Paradise Recreation Plaza is complete and you are invited to join the celebrations at a FREE event for the official opening.
The community can enjoy the new state-of-the-art Paradise Recreation Plaza at the official opening celebration on Sunday 28 January 2024.  This event is free to the public and everyone is invited to attend and experience […]

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SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 27 Jan 2024

[ January 27, 2024; ]    
SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables
Kids aged 0 to 17 and their families can enjoy free fun in the sun at the City of West Torrens fun water play event. Slip and slide on the giant water slides or embrace the mess with Climbing Tree’s mud activities. Be sure to wear your bathers, pack your towel and […]

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Family Fun Day for Xave | St Agnes | 20 Jan 2024

[ January 20, 2024; ]
Go along to the Family Fun Day for Xave to help raise funds for Xavier Pudovkin.
There will be a host of activities, stalls and characters to meet. Activities on offer at the event will include face painting, glitter tattoos, rides, stalls, food, pony rides, mechanical bull, cupcake stall, a host of characters to meet including […]

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Free Adelaide Bike Hire | Bike Trails in South Australia

Where to hire a bike in Adelaide and SA’s best cycling trails.
Cycling is something the whole family can enjoy, from pre-schoolers still on training wheels to teenagers on mountain bikes.  Kids can gain confidence away from traffic in areas such as the Victoria Park criterium track before venturing out at a leisurely pace on one […]

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Touch-a-Truck | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 3 Feb 2024

[ February 3, 2024; ]
The Touch-a-Truck Summer Festival event will be held at Kings Reserve in Torrensville. 
At the Touch-a-Truck event, kids of all ages can get up close to lots of different vehicles, meet the amazing people who drive them, and ask questions about how they work. Please note there is limited parking at the event and so use […]

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Aus Lights on the River | Free Family Friendly Events | 26 Jan 2024

[ January 26, 2024; ]
Aus Lights on the River 2024 at Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama, Adelaide
The 2024 Australia Day Program in Adelaide will be guided by two overarching themes, Belonging to Country and Connecting to Nature.
Aus Lights on the River is a two-day program on Thursday 25 January and Friday 26 January showcasing Our SA Story through immersive visually engaging […]

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Indian Mela | Adelaide | 23 & 24 Feb 2024

[ February 23, 2024 to February 24, 2024. ]
Indian Mela is a FREE annual festival of Indian Art and Culture with delicious Indian food.
India’s rich culture and diversity will be displayed during Adelaide’s biggest Indian event of the year.  A family friendly event, there will be multiple food stalls, exhibition stalls, kids rides, cultural performances, plays, art displays and workshops.

The 2024 Indian Mela […]

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Adelaide Fringe Garden of Unearthly Delights

The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe | 15 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 15, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 20, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Get ready to let your wildest dreams fly in The Garden of Unearthly Delights in 2024!
Adelaide’s greatest party is back for an unmissable 2024 Adelaide Fringe season. Kadlitpina (Rundle Park) will be bursting with energy and transformed into a cultural and creative playground, featuring the best local and international artists, food stalls, markets, drinks and […]

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Gluttony | Adelaide Fringe | Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka | 16 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]  
Gluttony pops up again in 2024! Arts venue hub Gluttony is a favourite Adelaide Fringe destination, its location in the city’s eastern park lands right in the heart of the Fringe action. 
Gluttony has grown to become synonymous with the East End’s Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka during Adelaide’s festival months of February and March.  Thousands of artists have […]

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Australia Day Breakfast | Fremont Park | 26 Jan 2024

[ January 26, 2024; ]
City of Playford’s 2024 Australia Day Breakfast at Fremont Park.
Hosted by Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello from South Aussie with Cosi. go along for a FREE barbecue brekky while you join in the lively atmosphere in Playford’s favourite park.  There will be amusements for all ages and live entertainment all morning.

Breakfast options are bacon and eggy bread […]

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Open Air Cinema | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | **EVENT DETAILS CHANGED***6 Jan 2024

[ January 6, 2024; ]
Saturday 6 January – Open Air Cinema 
**EVENT DETAILS CHANGED***
Due to the inclement weather conditions, the planned screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) will no longer be outside, but never fear, the movie will be screened inside the West Torrens Auditorium from 7.30pm.

Other programmed free entertainment will continue inside the Hamra Centre Library, […]

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Open Air Cinema | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 13 Jan 2024

[ January 13, 2024; ]
Open Air Cinema – City of West Torrens Summer Festival
Enjoy another night of great tunes and free children’s entertainment before family favourite movie, Paddington 2 (G) at 8.45pm. The open air cinema will be held on Saturday 13  January 2024 at West Torrens Memorial Gardens.
Grab a treat from the food trucks, savour something from the […]

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START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2024

[ January 7, 2024; February 1, 2024; February 4, 2024; March 3, 2024; April 7, 2024; May 5, 2024; June 2, 2024; July 7, 2024; August 4, 2024; September 1, 2024; October 6, 2024; November 3, 2024; December 1, 2024; ]
Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia 
An exciting introduction to art for children and their families, enjoy art-making, music, performances and tours on the first Sunday of every month with Start at the Gallery.
START is a FREE family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment at the Art Gallery […]

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Sturt Reserve Fun Day | Murray Bridge | 20 Jan 2024

[ January 20, 2024; ]
Get ready for the biggest youth event in Murray Bridge at the ‘Sturt Reserve Fun Day’ this January.
Developed by The Station, in partnership with Reclink, and supported by SANFL, headspace Murray Bridge and The Rotary Club of Murray Bridge, this FREE family-friendly celebration promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Go along and join in the […]

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Australia Day Celebrations | City of Mitcham | 25 Jan 2024

[ January 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy family activities, free events, food, music, ideas and much more at this free event.
Join the City of Mitcham to celebrate Australia Day on Thursday 25 January 2024 at Soldier’s Memorial Gardens in Hawthorn, located next to Mitcham Memorial Library on Belair Road.

The event will run from 5pm until 8pm and offers an evening of […]

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Australia Day Family Fair | Noarlunga | 26 Jan 2024

[ January 26, 2024; ]
Australia Day Family Fair & Fireworks
Join the City of Onkaparinga for a fun Australia Day evening filled with an assortment of activities designed for the whole family’s enjoyment.

Enjoy scrumptious food offered by a diverse range of vendors, delight your little ones with engaging children’s activities and be entertained by live performances throughout the evening. The […]

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New Year’s Eve Beach Dance Party | Port Willunga | 31 Dec 2023

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Beach Dance Party on New Year’s Eve at Port Willunga.
Get ready to groove into 2024 on the Fleurieu at the New Year’s Eve Beach Dance Party at Port Willunga Beach.

Join Port Willunga locals and holiday visitors for a night of fun under the stars with a family-friendly atmosphere where all ages are welcome.  Bid farewell […]

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On The Flip Side Workshop Daze – FREE School Holiday Workshops | 17-20 Jan 2024

[ January 17, 2024 to January 20, 2024. ]
On The Flip Side Workshop Daze – FREE January School Holiday Workshops
Join On The Flip Side and crew at the City Skate Park in Adelaide for a fun few days of experiencing new activities or improving skills you already have.  Workshops are free and for all ages.

Skate & Meditate: Be guided through a peaceful meditation […]

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concerts in the park

Concerts in the Park | City Norwood Payneham & St Peters | 2024

[ February 10, 2024; March 2, 2024; March 23, 2024; ]
Free Family Friendly Concerts in the Park.
Music lovers are invited to enjoy the sunset to a soundtrack of jazz, melodies or symphony in some of beautiful parks located in The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters.
Concerts in the Park is a series of free, open-air performances featuring music from talented local bands and artists […]

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Explore the Christmas Story | Adelaide City Salvos | 18-21 Dec 2023

[ December 18, 2023 to December 21, 2023. ]
Explore the Christmas Story with the Adelaide City Salvos.
A free event for ages 5-11 years, this is a one hour session for young families involving an interactive telling of the Christmas Story and craft activities. Event-goers can explore a story of joy in a fun and interactive way. 

Note that the story contains a Christian message […]

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Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations | 31 Dec 2023

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations.
Join in the free fun family entertainment on Warland Reserve in Victor Harbor and enjoy the kid’s early fireworks at 9:45pm, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular!
Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor, will host their biggest night of the year on New Year’s Eve.  Starting from 7:30pm, there will be plenty of […]

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Copper Coast New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 31 Dec 2023

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Copper Coast New Year’s Eve Celebrations on the Wallaroo Foreshore.
Bring in the New Year in Wallaroo watching the Copper Coast New Year’s Eve fireworks displays.  Wallaroo will be holding two spectacular fireworks displays – the first at 9.30pm and then again at midnight on the corner of Chatfield Terrace and Jetty Road.

Entry to this family […]

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New Year’s Eve at the Bay | Glenelg & Brighton | 31 Dec 2023

[ December 31, 2023; ]
New Years’ Eve at the Bay.
New Year’s Eve celebrations are back at the Bay to bring in 2024 with a family-friendly night of entertainment and fireworks.
There will be fireworks at the family friendly time of 9.30pm at Glenelg and Brighton on Sunday 31 December, followed by another round of fireworks at midnight at Glenelg only. […]

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New Year’s Eve at Elder Park | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2023

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Adelaide’s NYE 2023 – The city’s premier Riverbank event
Get ready to welcome the New Year in style at Adelaide’s NYE 2023 celebration thanks to the City of Adelaide!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the city’s premier Riverbank event at Elder Park, where the night comes alive with dazzling fireworks, live performances, and family-friendly festivities.

Spectacular Fireworks
Brace yourself […]

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Glenelg Accessible Beach Days | Dec 2023 – Mar 2024

[ December 16, 2023; January 7, 2024; January 20, 2024; February 3, 2024; February 18, 2024; March 10, 2024; ]
The Accessible Beach Day events in Glenelg are designed to give people with disabilities and others with mobility difficulties the opportunity to access the beach and go into the ocean in a safe manner.
Glenelg Beach will host six accessible beach days this summer, starting this December and running into March next year. The City of […]

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Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights Display | St Peters

Ninth Avenue St Peters Christmas Lights Display.
Residents of St Peters bring joy to the local community each festive season with their annual Christmas lights display.
Each year more than 70 houses along Ninth Avenue from Battams Road, Royston Park to Stephens Terrace, St Peters light up and shine bright throughout December until New Year’s Day.  It’s […]

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Blitz Golf Final | Family Fun Day | North Adelaide | 19 Jan 2024

[ January 19, 2024; ]
Blitz Golf makes a mighty return to Adelaide in 2024, with the final of the national series to be played at North Adelaide Golf Club on Friday 19 January.

Dubbed the T20 of golf, Blitz is a mash-up of pro golfers and celebrities battling it out in a fast-paced 10-hole golf tournament. 
The richest single-day golf purse […]

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Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide

Find Christmas cheer and joy across the city of Adelaide with sparkling lights, colourful decorations and the arrival of favourite festive characters.
Each night as the sun goes down, the lights turn on in the city. Perhaps the most well-known of all the lights is the magical lighting display on the Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria […]

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