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West Torrens Biggest Breakfast Launch | 19 October 2013

[ October 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]

The West Torrens Biggest Breakfast Launch is on Saturday, October 19.  Come along and meet Poh Ling Yeow (of Masterchef fame) and Australian netball superstar Nat von Bertouch as they cook up a storm and demonstrate just how easy it is to make a simple, healthy breakfast at home.

On the same day is the Adelaide West […]

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REVE – A Dress Up Ballet Morning | 1 October 2013

[ October 1, 2013; 9:30 am; 11:30 am; ]

The Friends of The Australian Ballet (SA) Inc present a Swan Lake Dress up ballet morning for Prima Dreamers.  Children aged 3-10 years will be treated to the following:

A short screening of excerpts from a Swan Lake Ballet movie
A live performance of the Odile solo from Act 2 performed by one the talented winners of our inaugural […]

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Music Day at The Mercury | 1976 Classic ‘Bugsy Malone’ | 9 October 2013

[ October 9, 2013; 10:00 am; ]
During the Spring school holidays, on Wednesday the 9th of October, is Music Day at the Mercury.  There will be a screening the 1976 classic Bugsy Malone with a sausage sizzle after the film, all included in the price of $10 (carers/parents free).
So a classic film, lunch and a day in the school holidays all sorted for just […]

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IKEA Spring School Holiday Fun | Sep to Oct 2013

[ September 28, 2013 to October 13, 2013. ]

IKEA is putting on a number of activities to get the kids out of the house and getting involved in the fun!

Weekends from Saturday 28 September 2013  to Sunday 3 November 2013 IKEA will be hosting an in-store treasure hunt for kids. Kids can help Calvin Carrot find his Broccoli Buddies for their chance to […]

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Little Red and the Disco Pigs | Theatre Bugs at Westfield | Oct 2013

[ September 30, 2013 11:00 am to October 4, 2013 11:00 am. October 8, 2013 11:00 am to October 11, 2013 11:00 am. ]

Little Red, three very cool pigs who love to dance, a wimpy wolf (not scary!) and a dithery grandmother tell the story. This is a melding of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ and ‘The Three Little Pigs’ with a distinctly modern, funky twist by the fabulous Theatre Bugs performers.

They will be performing at both Westfield Tea […]

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Space Encounters | Children’s Opera | 29 Sept & 2 Oct 2013

[ September 29, 2013; 6:30 pm; October 2, 2013; 11:00 am; ]
Space Encounters is a 50 minute interactive family opera that follows Jefferson, Harris and Roland the robot as they travel into space in search of the source of a signal.

What will they find?

Will Jefferson keep her temper?

Will they be able to leave?

If you would like to read reviews of this show you can find the […]

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All In The Family | Migration Museum | 8-11 October 2013

[ October 8, 2013; 10:30 am; October 9, 2013; 10:30 am; October 10, 2013; 10:30 am; October 11, 2013; 10:30 am; ]
Celebrate the Every Generation Festival during the October school holidays at the Migration Museum.  In an interactive, two-hour session, explore some of the family stories on display in the Migration Museum, bake something for morning tea and share stories about the past and the present while having fun with some craft activities.  Grandchildren can enjoy […]

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Kooky Kidz Markets | Moonta | 5 October 2013

[ October 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
If you’re planning a trip to the Yorke Peninsula over the October long weekend you can check out the Kooky Kidz Markets in Moonta.  On Saturday, 5th October between 10am and 2pm there will be over 50 fabulous stalls as well as entertainment, face painting, bouncy castles, live music and a special visit from Sonic.  A selection of […]

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Discover Sailing Day | 27 October 2013

[ October 27, 2013; ]
Discover Sailing Days are offered for FREE at many sailing clubs around Australia. They are a fantastic way to have a great day out with your family and friends. Clubs look forward to showing you just how fun, safe, accessible, and affordable sailing is.  You’ll have the option to go out for a short sail with […]

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The Bugalugs Bum Thief

The Bugalugs Bum Thief | Urban Myth Theatre | 2 to 12 October 2013

[ October 1, 2013 11:00 am to October 5, 2013 11:00 am. October 9, 2013 11:00 am to October 12, 2013 11:00 am. ]
The Bugalugs Bum Thief by Urban Myth Theatre Company
Perfect School Holiday Fun!

Based on Tim Winton’s beloved children’s book Urban Myth Theatre Company’s final 2013 production is the South Australian premiere of this hilarious adaptation of Bugalugs Bum Thief.

Skeeta Anderson has got a problem. He’s woken up without his bum. Skeeta soon realises that he’s not […]

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Free Pop-up Circus Tent | The Little Palais | 28 Sept – 5 Oct 2013

[ September 28, 2013 11:00 am to October 5, 2013 11:00 am. ]
We have seen the growing popularity of pop up bars around the city, now we will get the opportunity to see the little pop up circus tent!  The Little Palais will open its door for a huge 8 day and night extravaganza of some of the best free family friendly entertainment to be found in Adelaide.   The pop […]

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Steadfast Tin Soldier | 29 October – 2 November 2013

[ October 29, 2013; 1:00 pm; October 30, 2013; 10:00 am; 1:00 pm; October 31, 2013; 10:00 am; November 1, 2013; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; November 2, 2013; 10:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:30 pm; ]
Award-winning German puppet theatre company Thalias Kompagnons are set to enchant Adelaide audiences for the first time with this stunning production.   Steadfast Tin Soldier cleverly depicts a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale through a vibrant fusion of painting and theatre.   Anyone six years and up will be captivated by this dynamic visual arts performance portraying the […]

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WIN 4 Tickets to Rapunzel by Theatre Bugs

[ October 2, 2013; 6:30 pm; October 3, 2013 10:30 am to October 4, 2013 10:30 am. ]

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS:
S. Cashman & J. Thiel
With thanks to Theatre Bugs you can WIN 4 Tickets to see Rapunzel on Wednesday 2 October 2013 at 1.30pm.
There are 2 prizes on offer, valued at $64 each.
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT….   RAPUNZEL!!!

The talented Show Bugs students at Theatre Bugs present a musical version of […]

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Your School Holidays Activity Guide | September/October 2013

[ September 28, 2013 to October 13, 2013. ]
To make it easier for you to get the low down on what to do with the kids during the school holidays, we have put together a summary guide to some of the most popular and some not-so-well-known activities on offer. There are venues all over Adelaide that offer vacation care programs, workshops, clinics, camps […]

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Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood | Adelaide Symphony Orchestra | 18 October 2013

[ October 18, 2013; 6:00 pm; ]
The forest. Strange. Eerie. Mysterious. A place of magic and surprise!
So begins the Orchestra version of Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood, with a delightful full-orchestra score by Paul Patterson. Rest assured, the familiar cast of characters are here: there’s a wolf, a grandma and a little girl in a red cape. But Dahl has […]

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The Little Mermaid | SA Children’s Ballet Co | 3-5 October 2013

[ October 3, 2013; 3:00 pm; October 4, 2013; 2:00 pm; 7:00 pm; October 10, 2013; 2:00 pm; ]
Back by popular demand, The South Australian Children’s Ballet Company will perform Paul Boyd’s version of the classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, at the Angas Street Arts Theatre during the Spring school holidays.
The stunning and clever choreography, married with fabulous costumes and music, will bring this underworld story to life. Will the beautiful mermaid, […]

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Goolwa Alive Street Festival | 6 October 2013

[ October 6, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Each year on the Sunday of the October Long Weekend Goolwa Traders close the main street  in Goolwa for a Street Festival showcasing local produce, businesses and talent.  It’s a fun day out for the entire family with live music,  pony rides, face painting, food & wine, craft fair, Cittaslow Expo and much more.  An estimated 12,000 […]

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Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids | 10-12 October 2013

[ October 10, 2013; 9:30 am; October 11, 2013; 9:30 am; October 12, 2013; 9:30 am; ]
Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids – The World’s Best Films for KiDS, about KiDS, to amaze and delight KiDS!  Designed for children from as young as 2 up to 15 years of age, Little Big Shots will be in Adelaide during the second week of the school holidays on October 10, 11 and 12.
Little Big […]

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High School Musical on Stage | 10-12 October 2013

[ October 10, 2013; 7:00 pm; October 11, 2013; 2:00 pm; 7:00 pm; October 12, 2013; 2:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ]
Presented by the Adelaide Youth Theatre, Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical – High School Musical – will soon come to life on stage.  Much loved characters Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities.
It’s the first day after the winter […]

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Babies Proms | AdYO | 27 October 2013

[ October 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 11:50 am. ]
Ever wondered what a tuba, a glockenspiel or a cor anglais look and sounds like? Why not join the Adelaide Youth Sinfonia as they introduce you and your children to the world of classical music through a program of short, well-loved orchestral masterpieces and children’s songs. This will be an unforgettable experience for young and old.
To […]

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Australian Diamonds vs New Zealand Silver Ferns | 4 October 2013

[ October 4, 2013; ]
Listen up netball fans!  Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the world’s greatest players in action when the Australian Diamonds host the New Zealand Silver Ferns for the last time before the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.  Australia will host the deciding three Tests of the Constellation Cup against the Silver Ferns in Adelaide, Melbourne […]

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