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A Day On The Green – Your Summer Of Music | Barossa Valley

[ December 7, 2024; January 10, 2025; February 2, 2025; March 21, 2025; ]
A Day On The Green – Your Summer Of Music – Launches its 24th Season in South Australia in 2024/25.
A day on the green, Australia’s favourite outdoor winery concert event, is back – kicking off its 24th season in November 2024 at Peter Lehmann Wines in South Australia’s stunning Barossa Valley.  Experience the magic of […]

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MAGIC BEACH

Magic Beach | In Cinemas 16 Jan 2025

[ January 16, 2025; ]
After captivating children and families for 30 years, Alison Lester’s beloved book, Magic Beach, has been brought to life on screen by director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes) and some of Australia’s leading animators.
Take a trip with the ones you love through a unique mix of live action, entwined with extraordinary animated adventures that bring you […]

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School Holidays at Monarto Safari Park | 14 Dec 2024 – 26 Jan 2025

[ December 14, 2024 to January 26, 2025. ]
Hooves and Horns: Safari Adventure at Monarto Safari Park during the summer school holidays.
Get ready, explorers!
Grab your binoculars and set off on a treasure hunt around the largest safari park outside of Africa these school holidays.  Follow the clues carefully to find all five hidden treasures as you travel through herds of giraffe and hooftstock, […]

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Sea of Light by Patch Theatre | ILA Playground | 8-26 Jan 2025

[ January 8, 2025 to January 26, 2025. ]
Embark on a journey of light and imagination in the illuminating interactive installation for children and families at ILA Playground featuring Patch Theatre.
These summer holidays, step into The Light Room and enter a world of wonder! Sea of Light by Patch Theatre brings together magical light and a gentle soundscape to create a unique adventure […]

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School Holidays at the Adelaide Zoo | 14 Dec 2024 – 26 Jan 2025

[ December 14, 2024 to January 26, 2025. ]
Paws and Claws: Jungle Adventure at Adelaide Zoo during the summer school holidays.
Get ready, explorers!
Grab your binoculars and kick off your summer holidays with a treasure hunt around Adelaide Zoo.  Follow the clues carefully to find all five hidden treasures as you get up close to otters, gigantic giraffe, howling dingoes, tiny tamarins and pouncing […]

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Semaphore Greek Festival | 18 & 19 Jan 2025

[ January 18, 2025 to January 19, 2025. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Greek Festival is back in full swing for its 44th year, bringing a wave of joy and cultural splendour to the Semaphore Foreshore.
Join in as they embrace their theme, “Όλοι Μαζί” (“It Takes a Village”) and immerse yourself in a vibrant festival that’s a jubilant expression of Greek heritage and the […]

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Music and Markets | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 17 Jan 2025

[ January 17, 2025; ]   
Music and Markets – Summer Festival
This new Summer Festival event is hosted in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Committee and aimed at youth aged 12 – 25. It will be held on Friday 17 January 2025 at West Torrens Memorial Gardens.
Take your friends and enjoy live music, market stalls and heaps of FREE activities, including:

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All Together Now | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 25 Jan 2025

[ January 25, 2025; ]
All Together Now – Summer Festival 2025
The City of West Torrens is turning up the energy to celebrate its vibrant community through the universal language of music on Saturday 25 January 2025.
Featuring dance and drumming workshops from Sun of Africa, and performances by Cartel Afinke, and the Amazing Drumming Monkeys.

Take a picnic or savour the […]

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Open Air Cinema | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 11 Jan 2025

[ January 11, 2025; ]
Open Air Cinema – Summer Festival 2025
Enjoy another night of great tunes and free children’s entertainment before watching family favourite, Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) at 8.45pm on Saturday 11 January 2025.
Savour something from the sausage sizzle or pack your own picnic and soak in the summer evening.

Childrens Entertainment:

Face painting 
Climbing Tree

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Brighton Jetty Sculptures | Brighton Beach | 22 Jan – 2 Feb 2025

[ January 22, 2025 to February 2, 2025. ]
Brighton Jetty Sculptures is one of South Australia’s largest annual art events and biggest sculpture exhibition. Each year’s event features around 200 sculptures lining the esplanade at Brighton, all for sale.
Take a walk along the Esplanade in Brighton to view the incredible works of art along the coastline and stop by Bindarra Reserve to see […]

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SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 18 Jan 2025

[ January 18, 2025; ]
SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables – Summer Festival 2025
Kids and their families can enjoy free fun in the sun at the City of West Torrens fun water play event on Saturday 18 January 2025. With giant water slides, messy mud play, and dazzling glitter tattoos, this event is best shared with friends. Don’t forget your […]

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Glenelg Sunset Markets | Beachside Adelaide Markets | Nov 2024 – Apr 2025

[ November 24, 2024; January 19, 2025; February 9, 2025; March 9, 2025; April 13, 2025; ]
The Glenelg Sunset Markets aim to deliver the ultimate outdoor market to the beach.
Everyone’s favourite beachside marketplace returns this summer to the foreshore of iconic Glenelg Beach.  The market hosts over 70 traders, live music and just good beach vibes. The ultimate outdoor market experience, shop fashion, vintage, home, art, craft and designer goods.

Held at […]

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Glenelg Ice Cream Festival | 23 Jan 2025

[ January 23, 2025; ]
Glenelg to host SA’s biggest ice cream festival
The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival returns in 2025 for the third summer in a row and with the mantle of the state’s biggest celebration of ice cream. Jetty Road, Glenelg will be transformed into an ice cream lovers’ paradise from 4pm on Thursday 23 January 2025, with a […]

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Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | 24 Nov 2024 – 1 Jan 2025

[ November 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November each year and is on every night during the festive season.
This annual event has been running for over 60 years and is a South Australian family tradition for many, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.  […]

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Adelaide Lightning Home Games | WNBL Season 2024/25

[ November 9, 2024; November 20, 2024; November 29, 2024; December 15, 2024; December 20, 2024; December 27, 2024; January 3, 2025; January 16, 2025; February 1, 2025; February 16, 2025; ]
The 2024/25 Cygnett WNBL Season – Adelaide Lightning Home Games.
The 45th season of the WNBL, Australia’s longest-running professional women’s sporting league, is set for another record-breaking year. Featuring 8 women’s basketball teams, 15 rounds, 84 regular season games and 6-9 finals.

The 2023/24 season saw record crowds, with over 150 thousand fans packing stadiums across the […]

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City of West Torrens Summer Festival

Summer Festival 2025 | City of West Torrens

[ January 11, 2025; January 17, 2025 to January 18, 2025. January 25, 2025; February 1, 2025; February 8, 2025; ]
Welcome to Summer Festival 2025!
The 2025 City of West Torrens Summer Festival program kicks off on Saturday 11 January, with 6 family-friendly events.
Whether you’re looking to relax with the smooth tunes of local musicians or run wild with the free entertainment on offer, Summer Festival has something for everyone in the family.
This year you can […]

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Kids Holiday Pottery Sessions | Urth Clay Studio | Summer School Holidays

[ December 17, 2024; January 2, 2025; January 9, 2025; January 15, 2025 to January 16, 2025. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Big Brain Tiny Hands is Urth Clay Studio’s favourite kids holiday activity. Their one-off pottery classes prioritise experimentation and muddy fun over seeking perfection.
Unlike traditional approaches, they encourage kids to freely explore shapes and textures, fostering a sense of joy in the creative […]

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Kids’ Day | Adelaide International | 6 Jan 2025

[ January 6, 2025; ]
The Adelaide International will be kicking off with a Family Fun Day once again in 2025.
Serving up hours of fun for everyone, the first day of the Adelaide International is all about the kids. Taking over Pinky Flat, a day of family friendly fun is on offer on Monday 6 January 2025.

Think giant lawn games […]

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Adelaide International | Memorial Drive | 6-11 Jan 2025

[ January 6, 2025 to January 11, 2025. ]
2025 Adelaide International – Tennis at Memorial Drive.
The Adelaide International will serve up world class tennis at The Drive from 6 to 11 January 2025 and has so far confirmed four top 25 players.
Tennis hits home as the Adelaide International returns to The Drive this summer, giving you the chance to witness world-class players compete […]

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The Salvation Army City Kids Day | Inside Out Holiday Fun | 20 Jan 2025

[ January 20, 2025; ]
Join the Adelaide City Salvation Army City Kids Day during the summer school holidays for fun activities designed for primary school aged children (contains Christian content). 
This event, held at 277 Pirie Street in the city, is all about keeping the little ones entertained during the summer break. From arts and crafts to outdoor games, cooking […]

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Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga

[ November 9, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the heart of the city on Saturday 9 November 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This wonderful, free community gathering, leading up to the magical moment when the giant Christmas tree lights up the night sky around […]

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giant Ferris wheel Glenelg

Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]

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Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025

[ September 27, 2024 to April 29, 2025. ]
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.  Perfect for the whole family, it’s FREE to see during the day!
Chihuly’s Garden Cycle exhibition is now open at Adelaide Botanic Garden. Seattle-based Dale Chihuly, the world’s most celebrated contemporary glass artist, has selected the picturesque Adelaide Botanic Garden as the venue for his […]

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Operation Ouch Live on Stage: Jurassic Fart | Adelaide | 23 Jan 2025

[ January 23, 2025; ]  
Operation Ouch Live on Stage: Jurassic Fart is coming to Adelaide on 23 January 2025.
 TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show! Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with the epic “Quest for the Jurassic […]

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Adelaide 36ers | NBL25 Season Basketball Home Games

[ October 3, 2024; October 11, 2024; October 20, 2024; October 25, 2024; November 10, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 8, 2024; December 14, 2024; December 24, 2024; December 28, 2024; January 4, 2025; January 13, 2025; January 26, 2025; January 31, 2025; ]
Adelaide 36ers – NBL25 Basketball Home Games in 2024
Gear up to enjoy the rush of NBL25 with the Adelaide 36ers and experience the energy of home games at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Catch all the action and unforgettable moments, live, and support your favourite team as they defend Brett Maher Court. Take your friends and family […]

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2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition | SA Museum | 31 Aug – 5 Jan 2025

[ August 31, 2024 to January 5, 2025. ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August until 5 January 2025.
Currently in its 21st year, the competition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea through photography.
See nature […]

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Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide

[ September 6, 2024; October 4, 2024; November 1, 2024; December 6, 2024; January 3, 2025; February 7, 2025; March 7, 2025; April 4, 2025; May 2, 2025; ]
Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family-friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style on the lawns.
Her Excellency and Mr Bunten invite the public to go along to the Government House gardens, take a picnic lunch, spread out a rug or unfold a camping chair and enjoy the surroundings, […]

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Stirling Laneways | Adelaide Hills Market | Sep 2024 – Apr 2025

[ September 22, 2024; October 27, 2024; November 24, 2024; December 15, 2024; January 26, 2025; February 23, 2025; March 23, 2025; April 27, 2025; ]
Stirling Laneways is more than a market. It is a celebration of local village life and the spectacular seasons in the Adelaide Hills.  
The Stirling Laneways events bring something colourful, cozy and a little bit crazy to market Sundays in Stirling from September to April each year. Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets to […]

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Santos Tour Down Under | South Australia | 17-26 Jan 2025

[ January 17, 2025 to January 26, 2025. ]
The world’s most elite cyclists will return to South Australia in January 2025 to race in the 25th edition of the Santos Tour Down Under.
Adelaide is where global cycling gathers to start each season. It’s a chance for riders to leave their wintry European bases and compete under the summer sun, to earn crucial points […]

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Paddington in Peru | In Cinemas 1 Jan 2025

[ January 1, 2025; ]
Follow Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru, where a mystery sends them to the Amazon rainforest and up Peruvian mountains.
Paddington In Peru brings Paddington’s story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in […]

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