[ October 31, 2016; 5:00 pm; ]
Halloween at IKEA Adelaide
Let the family celebrate Halloween this year with these fun costume ideas and in-store activities with IKEA Adelaide!
IKEA Adelaide is hosting a Halloween Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt for kids on Monday 31 October from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
There will also be a spooky, Halloween inspired Creative Kids Workshop (free) on Monday 31 […]
[ October 12, 2016 to October 16, 2016. ] Come and be entertained at Carrick Hill these School Holidays
This school holidays, Carrick Hill is hosting performances to appeal to children and adults alike. Come dressed as a pirate, mermaid or fairy to see Captain McStinky. The October school holiday program will be run by Ms Tracey Davis and Mr Eugene Suleau of ‘Improkids’ and Mr […]
[ October 16, 2016; ]
Trails Less Travelled – hike Mt Lofty from a different direction Sunday 16 October 2016 8am-1pm
Most Adelaidians are familiar with the Waterfall Gully track to Mt Lofty Summit but did you know there are at least 9 other routes that can get you to the top? Come and join one of these hosted walks and […]
[ October 23, 2016; November 27, 2016; December 18, 2016; January 22, 2017; February 26, 2017; March 26, 2017; April 23, 2017; ]
Stirling Laneways Market is back!
Stirling Laneways is ‘more than a market’ – it’s a celebration of life and brings a fresh burst of colour to the picturesque streetscape of the Adelaide Hills village. Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets of Stirling to discover a vibrant convergence of artists and entertainers, pop-up stalls and local […]
[ October 21, 2016 to October 23, 2016. October 28, 2016 to October 30, 2016. ]
The Japanese Film Festival
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) returns in 2016 for its 20th anniversary with a huge national tour of Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, shining a spotlight on the best of Japanese culture.
The Japanese Film Festival will be held in Adelaide on 21 – 23 October and 28 – 30 October 2016 at […]
[ October 30, 2016; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Baby’s Day Out
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (Western Adelaide group) with OPAL Charles Sturt Council are excited to be hosting a Baby’s Day Out celebration.
Pack a picnic and relax on the lawns with sensory activities for some free activities for little ones as well as:
face painting
imagination playground; and
nature play activities for kids.
Fruit and light […]
[ October 28, 2016; ]
Canteen Bandanna Day
Iconic Bandanna Day Supports SA Youth living with Cancer
Youth cancer charity CanTeen will celebrate iconic National Bandanna Day (NBD) this month on Friday 28 October 2016, in an effort to raise essential funds and awareness for young people aged 12-25 affected by cancer, including 250 young people currently supported by CanTeen SA/NT.
South Australian schools, […]
[ October 23, 2016; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Government House Open Day
Learn about the current workings of Government House and explore the gardens at Government House Open Day.
Visitors are welcome to view the State Rooms of Government House, which has been the home of every Governor since the House was built in 1839.
Government House staff and volunteer guides will provide an insight on how […]
[ October 15, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. October 16, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Spring Book Sale
SA’s homegrown publisher Wakefield Press is blooming with bargains across their huge range of titles at the Spring Book Sale.
Art, history, politics, fiction, food: whatever you’re interested in, they have got a book (or three) for you. They’ll be offering 3 for the price of 2* on all books and if you spend over $75, they […]
[ October 15, 2016; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. October 16, 2016; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
The Festival of Vintage
Set aside October 15-16 to visit Port Adelaide and step-back-in-time at The Festival of Vintage: Boats, Planes and Trains
With the world’s largest operative wooden Tall-Ship, Tenacious, docked at the Wharf, The Festival of Vintage will see the Lipson Street precinct, the three museums and Hart’s Mill come alive.
The bustle of the vintage […]
[ October 16, 2016; ]
Tea Tree Gully Gymsports 50th birthday celebrations
It’s an extra special year for Tea Tree Gully Gymsports as they celebrate their 50th birthday.
Tea Tree Gully Gymsports would like to invite all members past and present as well as members of the public to their 50th celebration on Sunday 16 October 2016 at 10am.
They are making this event one to remember: a carnival […]
[ October 29, 2016; 2:00 pm; ]
Mickster the Trickster’s Magic Mayhem Magic Show
Mickster the Trickster, one of SA’s leading children’s entertainers, presents his new family magic show Magic Mayhem. After performing at over 200 venues across SA he has truly mastered the recipe for keeping the kids (and adults) excited, laughing and mesmerised from start to finish.
Mickster takes the audience on a fun & interactive […]
[ October 13, 2016; 10:30 am; ]
Roll’d Vietnamese Street Food Free Feed Day
Roll’d have brought the streets of Vietnam to 50 locations around Australia and now it’s time for them to open their first Adelaide store in Westfield Marion.
To celebrate they’re shouting you some of their menu favourites for freebies.
Get down between 11.30am-2.30pm to grab 2 x free rice paper Soldiers®. Or head […]
[ October 15, 2016; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
City South Association is thrilled to present another of its free family day events – Beans & Sprouts!
This time it will be held at a different playspace to celebrate the fabulous Glover Playground on South Terrace in the City (near the corner of Pulteney St).
It all happens on Saturday 15 October 2016 from 10am to 5pm.
Go along and […]
[ October 22, 2016; ]
Adelaide Garage Sale Trail | Saturday 22 October 2016
Save the date for this year’s Garage Sale Trail!
There are 7.4 million garages in Australia. What if every one of them had a garage sale on the same day That’s the idea behind the Garage Sale Trail.
On Saturday 22 October 2016, join hundreds and thousands of Australians on […]
[ October 7, 2016 11:00 pm to October 11, 2016 11:00 pm. ]
Win tickets to Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band in Adelaide
Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band, stars of ABC Kids are coming to Norwood on Friday 14 October, Gawler on Saturday 15 October and Golden Grove on Sunday 16 October. To celebrate, we have 2 VIP meet and greets and 2 family passes (4 tickets) to the show of your choice.
You’ll […]
[ October 8, 2016; 10:30 am; ]
Kids’ Market
A market especially for kids – run by kids! This Saturday 8 October 2016 there will be a kids’ market at Clarence Park Community Centre from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Come along and browse a range of fantastic stalls selling pre-loved toys, home-made treats and handmade crafts.
Come along and find some treasures. Light snacks and drinks […]
[ October 14, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
What a special way to finish the school holidays with Mummy and Me High Tea!
Editor’s Note: This event is fully booked {12 October 2016}
This school holiday extravaganza High Tea at Lautrec cafe includes a beautiful surprise Princess Host, crafts, take home treats, face painting, balloons, photo time, story time, games!
$25 per person – ask about […]
[ October 7, 2016; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. October 14, 2016; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
Fun filled class that nourishes body, mind and Soul!
Classes designed with Mindfulness, Yoga, Positive Psychology and Relaxation… all in a themed way that is fun for kids!
Kids report feeling calm, happy, relaxed, free, light and focused!
Soulful kids, aims to share practical tools and inspiration from leading experts and other families that creates more ease, connection and fun […]
[ October 29, 2016; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Dress up and bring your little terrors to Halloween on King William Road!
Dress up your kids in their spookiest (or cutest) outfit and take to King William Road to trick or treat among the district’s shops, restaurants and cafes.
Come and enjoy the free Halloween Bloomsbury Street Party between 10am-2pm! It’s fun filled with local entertainment […]
[ October 11, 2016; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ]
Adelaide Park Lands Biodiversity Walks
Come explore the beautiful biodiversity in our very own Park Lands
Learn the intricacies of these complex ecosystems which are lovingly restored and maintained by the Adelaide City Council’s biodiversity team.
Visit Victoria Park/ The Pakapakanthi’s Native Grassland or Bonython Park/ Tulya Wardli’s Bunyip Trail. You will learn lots about the ecosystems and […]
[ October 16, 2016; 10:00 am; ] \
Take a tour of the new Noarlunga Ambulance Station
If you have ever wanted to go behind the scenes in an Ambulance Station, now is your chance. You and your family are invited to an Open Day at the new Noarlunga Ambulance Station, the largest in South Australia.
You will have the opportunity to take a tour […]
[ October 15, 2016; 10:30 am; ]
North Adelaide Playspace Review aka Bundey’s Paddock / Tidlangga (Park 9) Playspace
by Susannah Marks
The North Adelaide Playspace is situated on the corner of Bundeys Road and MacKinnon Parade. With a mixture of open space, landscaping, nature play elements, sensory play opportunities and some shady space to sit, it was a big hit with our children […]
[ October 7, 2016; ]
Fun-filled community event at The Brocas
Come along to this free community event on Friday 7th of October for a day of fun with a host of activities for young people and their families. So, bring your friends along to a fun-filled supervised day in the school holidays.
Activities include:
Sausage Sizzle
Bungee Run
Sticky Fly Wall
[…]
[ October 8, 2016 to October 16, 2016. ]
Street Goes Pink And Blue For A Week – Saturday 8 October to Sunday 16 October
The Street goes Pink and Blue is an annual free event that is held every October for the community to raise money for cancer. This year Street Goes Pink and Blue For A Week are supporting The John Logan Foundation, Breast […]
[ October 10, 2016; 9:30 am; ]
In this free workshop you’ll learn about Aboriginal art and tell your own story in a painting.
You will learn about symbolism and the 3 main styles of Aboriginal art as well as the techniques and methods used by Aboriginal artists. Workshops will be presented by Nikki Carabetta-Baugh.
Monday 10 October
Ages 5-9 from 9.30am to 11.00am
Ages 10-14 […]
[ October 7, 2016; 4:30 pm; ]
See Disney’s Zootopia for free at a Drive-in set up at Mile End Home
For a school holiday treat, check out the Free Drive-in movie at Mile End Home, showing Zootopia on Friday 7 October 2016.
The movie commences at 7:30pm but the fun starts at 4:30pm with a heap of children’s activities, VIP shopping for the […]
[ October 7, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Welcome home celebration for South Australia’s 2016 Rio Paralympic Athletes
A community celebration will be held in Rundle Mall on Friday 7 October 2016, to welcome home and congratulate our Paralympic heroes.
Among the team of Australian athletes to head to Rio were nine South Australians who brought home four medals.
Brayden Davidson who won gold in the […]
[ October 7, 2016 to October 9, 2016. ]
Direct from China, the legendary Shaolin Warriors are returning to Australia punching, kicking and tumbling in a spectacular, dynamic production.
Shaolin Warriors is more than a Kung-fu show; it’s a traditional strength through adversity story. Featuring rarely seen Buddhist meditation alongside deadly martial-arts prowess, this breathtaking extravaganza starring twenty kung fu masters follows the journey from […]
[ October 14, 2016; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
These school holidays GooRoo Animation will be back out at The Brocas in Woodville for a full day of animation workshops for kids on Friday 14th Oct.
Join in these holidays for some action packed workshops and learn how to make your own stop motion movies. Claymation in the morning and Mixed Media Animation in the arvo. Come […]
