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Party by the Pool | 18 Mar 2016

[ March 18, 2016; 7:00 pm; ]
Party by the Pool | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Bring the family along for a swim, kick back on the pool toys, or climb and slide on Splash Park (the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s interactive water playground with the ‘BIG BUCKET’) while you enjoy the latest tunes from the live DJ.

Games, competitions & prizes to […]

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Museum Bites: Tasty Tacos | 4 Mar 2016

[ March 4, 2016; 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Family cooking workshops at the Migration Museum
Join in on the first Friday of each month to explore South Australia’s cultural diversity through food. Discover the exciting flavours, textures and colours of the foods that represent the many diverse communities in SA.
The Mexican Community in South Australia is small, but vibrant. Join members of the Community at […]

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Harmony Day in The City | 20 Mar 2016

[ March 20, 2016; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ]
Join in and celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity and learn more about the amazing world we live in at Harmony Day in the City.
Harmony Day in the City is a free fun event for the whole family. There will be loads happening including cooking demonstrations, music, dance and talks by people from difference cultural backgrounds.
Delicious food […]

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Parks Week | 5 – 13 Mar 2016

[ March 5, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]
Enjoy free family activities across South Australia’s national parks and reserves during Parks Week.
Held from Saturday 5 March to Sunday 13 March, Parks Week has plenty of opportunities to visit the state’s parks, connect with nature, and learn more about our unique landscapes, plants and animals.

There will be free park entry for all vehicles on […]

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The Stone Lion fringe

The Stone Lion | Adelaide Fringe 2016 | Review

[ March 5, 2016 2:00 pm to March 6, 2016 2:00 pm. March 9, 2016; 11:00 am; March 12, 2016 2:00 pm to March 13, 2016 2:00 pm. ]
The Stone Lion by Meerkat Productions | Review
The Stone Lion is a delightful theatre production based on the book by Margaret Wild. It is not merely a straight adaptation of the story, this show is musical, has added audience interaction and participation, as well as more emphasis on some of the key themes of the […]

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Ended: WIN an In-Season Movie Pass for Disney’s Zootopia | In Cinemas 17 Mar 2016

[ March 17, 2016 to March 20, 2016. ]
This March, Disney’s Animation Studios will bring Zootopia to cinema screens.
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighbourhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant […]

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Let’s Get Tricky 2 | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 5, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 6, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 4:00 pm; ]
After sellout shows in 2015, local magician Mickster the Trickster (aka Michael Wilkop) returns to the Adelaide Fringe with a family friendly show. Michael is back trickier & cheekier than ever with his explosive show “Let’s Get Tricky 2” at the Peacock, Gluttony.
“People can expect an interactive show with high impact magic to music, doves […]

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Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival | 26 & 28 Mar 2016

[ March 26, 2016; March 28, 2016; ]
There’s nothing like Easter racing!
The Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival is like no other in the world. Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, it attracts more than 60,000 people across the two days of racing on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.

As a picnic race meeting, racegoers are able to bring their own food and drinks onto the […]

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Photoh Smartphone Photography Course | 27 Feb & 26 Mar 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 10:00 am; 10:00 am; March 26, 2016; 10:00 am; 10:00 am; ]
Learn to use your smartphone camera and make every shot count.
Gone are the days of blurry, pixelated phone shots. Smartphones are giving conventional cameras a run for their money nowadays; and it’s all right there in your pocket.

This course teaches you how to get the most out of your smartphone camera and the numerous photography […]

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Sensory Screenings at Marion | Feb, Mar & Apr 2016

[ February 28, 2016; 11:00 am; March 6, 2016; 11:00 am; March 13, 2016; 11:00 am; March 20, 2016; 11:00 am; April 24, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Event Cinemas Marion Sensory Screenings are specially presented films, with adjusted theatre conditions that better accommodate families & children on the Autism Spectrum or special needs.
Altered conditions include decreased volume, dimmed lighting, no allocated seating and the freedom to move.

All tickets to these sessions are $8.00 each.

Film program:
February 28th – Aladdin
March 6th – The Lion […]

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The Adelaide International Kite Festival | 26-28 Mar 2016

[ March 26, 2016 11:00 am to March 28, 2016 5:00 pm. ]
Adelaide International Kite Festival 2016
Get along to Semaphore beach over the Easter long weekend and watch the sky fill with colour, twists and twirls, kites of all shapes and size – when the Adelaide International Kite Festival returns!
The 2016 Festival will feature international guest kite flyers from New Zealand and as far away as Florida! As […]

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Fringe on Tour at Flinders University | 5 Mar 2016

[ March 5, 2016; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
The Fringe on Tour caravan is bursting with fun entertainment — and it’s FREE! Loaded up with Fringe artists, it’s sure to amuse and delight.
All the fun, frivolity and spectacle of the Adelaide Fringe heads to Flinders University!

Join in at the new Plaza & Student Hub as the ‘Fringe on Tour’ caravan hits the campus with its very […]

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Scholastic Norwood Warehouse Book Sale | 2 & 3 Mar 2016

[ March 2, 2016; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. March 3, 2016; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
A large selection of fantastic children’s books will be on sale including paperback novels, picture books, activity items and much more.
Take advantage of the $40 fill a box offer!

Don’t miss this opportunity to restock your bookshelves and classrooms.

The books are easy to buy; you can pay by cash, EFTPOS, credit card or school account.

School purchases can be […]

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Indian Mela | Adelaide Showgrounds | 19 Mar 2016

[ March 19, 2016; 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. ]
Celebrate with the Indian Australian Association Of South Australia ( IAASA) at the Indian Mela 2016 .
Dance and music performances will be put on all day, including classical , bollywood, contemporary and modern styles.

There will also be food stalls, a kids corner, exhibition booths, community booths, mela market workshops and demos.

Tickets are $6, with free entry […]

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Panthers Family Fun Day | 20 Mar 2016

[ March 20, 2016; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Join The Panthers as they launch the 2016 season with a bang at the Panthers Family Fun Day!
Get down to Hickinbotham Oval on Sunday, 20th March to join in all the fun between 11:00am and 3:00pm. Entry is FREE for everyone, with heaps of entertainment on offer for the whole family.

Activities include.

Meet the Players and Senior Coach
Photo […]

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Fringe 2016 for families

Family friendly shows to see at the Adelaide Fringe 2016 | Reviews

[ February 12, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
Family Friendly Shows to See at Adelaide Fringe 2016
It’s Adelaide Fringe time again and the program is packed full of shows for families. However, if you’re not sure where to start and what to see, take a look at our Fringe Reviews here:

Brat Kids Carnival | Click for Review

Aaaaand Now for…Kiddo Kaos  | Click here […]

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50 Cent Sale | Oxfam Second Hand Bookshop | 12 Mar 2016

[ March 12, 2016; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Yes, its on again – and this year it’s even bigger and better!
For the first time the HUGE 50 cent Book Sale will include Fiction and Non-Fiction Books!

All Books outside the front of the Oxfam Second Hand Bookshop will be – wait for it – only 50 cents each!

The Sale will also include a fabulous selection […]

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Market Corner | West Beach | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 14, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; February 28, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; March 13, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; March 27, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; ]
Market Corner is a unique lifestyle market that encompasses carefully handpicked stalls combined with a creative space for locals and visitors to gather.
Market Corner is more than just market stalls, it creates a beachside bohemian Sunday vibe by combining live local music, fashion, fresh produce, workshops, delicious eats.

Market Corner provides a platform for talented local emerging designers, creatives and […]

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Mount Pleasant Show | 19 Mar 2016

[ March 19, 2016; 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Mount Pleasant 153rd Annual Show!
The Mt Pleasant Show is only one hour drive from Adelaide CBD in the tranquil Adelaide Hills.

Gates open 7 am with main attractions commence from 10am till 5pm.

Enjoy a  traditional Country Show covering all the local products and produce.

Attractions include:

Horses in Action (all day) – Hacks, Galloways and Clydesdale
Anderson & Fawcett Shears (all day) – […]

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SA Road Runners Club Beach Bash | 4 Mar 2016

[ March 4, 2016; 6:30 pm; ]
Sandy! Run or walk on the beach from Henley Jetty to Grange Jetty and back.
The emphasis is on fun at this annual fixture. The 4km dash along the shoreline to Grange Jetty and back is one for all the family.

Don’t forget to wear old shoes, a big smile. Why not bring your bathers and cool […]

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80’s Kids Disco | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 13, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 14, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 20, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 21, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 27, 2016 12:00 pm to March 17, 2016 12:00 pm. February 28, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 14, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
Party like it’s 1985, but don’t leave the kids at home!
Peter Baecker’s 80’s Kids Disco continues his campaign to introduce kids to the universal joy of 80’s pop music. Mums, dads, aunties, uncles, small and big kids are invited to party, explore and dance at a “baby rave” for all generations.

The Austrian-born performance artist, clad in his […]

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Gaol Blues Festival | 20 Mar 2016

[ March 20, 2016; 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Tickets are on sale now for the first ever Gaol Blues festival!
Eight hours of live, authentic blues music and mouth-watering southern and American style food to take your soul all the way to the deep south. Quench your thirst with local craft beer, cider and wine, and bask in the atmosphere as you get set […]

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Kung Fu Panda 3 | In Cinemas 24 Mar 2016

[ March 24, 2016; ]
The weight is over.
DreamWorks Animation turns the Kung Fu Panda series of awesomeness into a trilogy of awesomeness with this third feature that reunites Po with his long lost father. Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross and Dustin Hoffman lend their voices once again along with new stars Bryan Cranston (Breaking […]

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Gutzy! Gutz! Gutz! | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 20, 2016 to February 21, 2016. February 27, 2016 to February 28, 2016. March 5, 2016 to March 6, 2016. ]
Presented by The Grand Caravan this walk though digestive tract is equal parts house of horrors and interactive detective game.
Gutzy has a tummy ache and cant stop farting! Do you know what the problem is? You’ll have to venture inside to find out. Can you keep your eye out while you dodge being digested?

The Grand […]

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Clean Up Australia Day | 6 Mar 2016

[ March 6, 2016; ]
Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. A simple concept that has become an international success story.
Every year Australia wide, hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and Clean Up their local environment by collecting and removing rubbish.

Clean Up Australia Day 2016 | Registrations are […]

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Clipsal 500 Adelaide | 3 – 6 Mar 2016

[ March 3, 2016 to March 6, 2016. ]
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide, a round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, is Australia’s largest domestic motor sport event and this year will be the 18th race to be held in Adelaide.
Motorsport fans with families are a big part of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. A range of ticket options are available for families in both […]

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Disney’s Zootopia | In Cinemas 17 Mar 2016 | Movie Review

[ March 17, 2016 to March 31, 2016. ]

This March, Disney’s Animation Studios will bring Zootopia to cinema screens.
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighbourhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant […]

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Ocean Film Festival Australia | 17 Mar 2016

[ March 17, 2016; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival Australia showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.
This carefully curated selection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who […]

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Ben & Jerry’s Open Air Cinema | 28 Feb – 10 Apr 2016

[ February 28, 2016; 8:00 pm; March 5, 2016; 8:00 pm; March 31, 2016; 8:00 pm; April 3, 2016; 8:00 pm; ]  

Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas will be returning to Adelaide in 2016!
Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas are a quintessential outdoor event, with feature films lighting up the huge movie screen from dusk.

Cinema-goers can chill out before their movie with some tasty food and frosty beverages from the licensed bar, while relaxing to sounds from the best […]

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Disney Film Festival at Event Cinemas | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 20, 2016 1:00 am to February 21, 2016 1:00 am. February 27, 2016 1:00 am to February 28, 2016 1:00 am. March 5, 2016 1:00 am to March 6, 2016 1:00 am. March 12, 2016 1:00 am to March 14, 2016 1:00 am. ]  

Celebrate the magical timeless storytelling of Walt Disney Animation Studios at the Disney Movie Stars Film Festival.
Take the family, dress up, sing along and enjoy Disney’s animated classics as they were made to be seen – on the big screen. From a tale as old as time (Beauty and the Beast) to a modern day classic […]

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