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Christmas In July Family Show | 18 & 19 July 2015

[ July 18, 2015; 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm; July 19, 2015; 2:00 pm; ]
This show is all about the magic of Christmas!
A fun uplifting variety show for the whole family featuring the ‘Fame Train Kids’ with special guest Santa.

The Fame Train singers and dancers bring their talents as a gift to the audience!
There’s something for the whole family leaving you feeling warm and happy.  A fantastic variety show!
Dates […]

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Simon Tedeschi: Pianist and Pranker | Something on Saturday 2015 | 4 July 2015

[ July 4, 2015; ]
Simon Tedeschi: Pianist and Prankster
By Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

Join one of Australia’s most inspiring young musicians and famous pianists, Simon Tedeschi, on a comical journey through a day in his life. Simon will recall his extraordinary life of resilience and inspiration through hilarious and cheeky anecdotes – from 5am practice sessions, […]

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Winter School Holiday Activity Guide | July 2015

[ July 4, 2015 to July 19, 2015. ]
Winter School Holidays in Adelaide!
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the holidays, the Play & Go team have put together a School Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular and not-so-well-known activities on offer. There are venues all over Adelaide that offer vacation care programs, workshops, […]

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National Tree Day | Get Involved | 26 July 2015

[ July 26, 2015; ]

Take part in the country’s largest community tree planting and nature care event!
National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day combine to make Australia’s biggest community tree-planting and nature care event.
Co-ordinated by Planet Ark and proudly sponsored by Toyota, these are special days for all Australians to help out by planting and caring for native trees […]

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Freestyle Football Come & Try Sessions | 10 July 2015

[ July 10, 2015; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
Want to improve your football skills?
Then come down to Victoria Square (Western Promenade) between 12pm and 2pm on Friday, July 10 and you can learn tricks from the best Freestyle Footballers in Australia!
You can learn how to juggle a ball, how to block and flick the ball up to impress your mates, stall a ball […]

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Family Fun Fair | National Railway Museum | 16 -19 July 2015

[ July 16, 2015 7:00 pm to July 19, 2015 7:00 pm. ]
Family Fun Fair at the National Railway Museum
During the winter school holidays head along to the National Railway Museum’s Family Fun Fair and enjoy a host of children’s entertainment along with steam train rides with Peronne, Bill and Bub.

Visitors can take a steam train ride with Peronne, Bill and Bub and hop on board the […]

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Giselle | The Australian Ballet | 2 to 6 July 2015

[ July 2, 2015 to July 6, 2015. ]

Giselle
Presented by The Australian Ballet
Love, tragedy and unearthly glamour – love conquers death in the ultimate Romantic ballet.
Since its premiere in 1841, Giselle has captured the imagination and torn at the heart. A village girl falls in love with a man who is not all he seems. When she finds out his deception, she dies […]

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The Addams Reunion | Interactive Children’s Pantomime | 6-8 July 2015

[ July 6, 2015 to July 8, 2015. ]
THE ADDAMS REUNION – A CHILDREN’S PANTOMIME
The Addams Reunion is launching its first full season this July at the Australian Company of Performing Arts. It’s the perfect School Holiday activity!
This exciting children’s production includes your favourite ‘Adamms’ family as they re-unite to celebrate the ancestors ball. Includes high energy dance routines, fun vocal numbers and […]

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Holiday YMCA Swimming Lessons | July 2015

[ July 6, 2015 to July 10, 2015. July 13, 2015 to July 17, 2015. ]

Holiday YMCA Swimming Lessons
The Swimming Lessons Holiday Program enables students of all levels to participate in 5 days of intensive 30 minute classes, which include water familiarisation, water safety and stroke technique.

Lesson Dates & Times
5 days of intensive 30 minute classes between:

Week 1  |  Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July 2015
Week 2  |  Monday […]

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Violet Verses 2015 | Torrens Parade Ground | 2-4 July 2015

[ July 2, 2015 to July 4, 2015. ]

Violet Verses 2015 @ Torrens Parade Ground 2-4 July 2015
Step back 100 years ago to find out what life was like on the streets of Adelaide during the First World War, discover who the Cheer Up Society were and why violets are significant to SA in a spectacular 90 minute son et lumier on the […]

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NAIDOC Week | Family Fun Day | 10 July 2015

[ July 10, 2015; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginies and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
NAIDOC week is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. It is an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields with activities taking place all across the nation during the first full week of July. Its origins can be traced […]

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Australian Freestyle Football Titles | 11 July 2015

[ July 11, 2015; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
The Australian Freestyle Football Titles are coming to South Australia for the first time, which will see them staged at the Telstra Plaza at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday 11 July 2015.
Come along for an exhilarating afternoon of FREE freestyle football (soccer) battles, live entertainment and your favourite food trucks.  Watch the best of the […]

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Mud Play In The City | Southern Parklands | 9 July 2015

[ July 9, 2015; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]

Outdoor Playgroup Adelaide and Splash Adelaide will present a Nature Play Day for in the city on Thursday July 9 during the school holidays.

The hosts plan to create a magical world full of adventure, where kids can be kids and be wild!

Kids will play in and reconnect with nature, creating positive memories of the outdoors.

A […]

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Party by the Pool | SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre | May – Nov 2015

[ May 29, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 19, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 8, 2015; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. July 31, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 21, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 7, 2015; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. October 30, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. November 27, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Party by the Pool!
Join the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre for a Party by the Pool session featuring a live DJ, competitions, games and prizes to be won.
Bring the family along for a swim, kick back on the pool toys, or climb and slide on Splash Park (their interactive water playground) while you enjoy the latest tunes […]

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Willunga Almond Blossom Festival | 25 & 26 July 2015

[ July 25, 2015 to July 26, 2015. ]
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been held in the last week of July every year since 1969. Each year the Festival gets bigger and better and 2015 is set to do the same.
There is family entertainment for all ages including show rides, delicious food stalls, market stalls and much, much more. The festival is […]

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Monkey Baa Theatre Company presents I Am Jack | 27 & 28 July 2015

[ July 27, 2015 to July 28, 2015. ]
Monkey Baa Theatre Company presents I Am Jack
Based on the book by Susanne Gervay.
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Tim McGarry and Sandra Eldridge.
I am Jack is a powerful one-man show, which explores the often overlooked insidious taunting and teasing bullies inflict on their victims.
Jack is smart, funny and is being bullied. What starts as an […]

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Adelaide Gaol Batty Bingo School Holiday Activity | 8 & 15 July 2015

[ July 8, 2015; July 15, 2015; ]

Come to the Adelaide Gaol in the July school holidays for BINGO!
Here is a kids’ bingo game that is a lot of fun!

No. 4 Knock at the Door
No. 62 Tickety-Boo
No. 2 Will that one do?

Kids can join us for a FREE game of Batty Bingo in B Wing at the iconic Adelaide Gaol and may […]

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Kids Movie & Disco | Under Age Rage & Movie | May – July 2015

[ May 29, 2015; 6:45 pm; June 5, 2015; 6:45 pm; July 3, 2015; 6:00 pm; ]
Wallis Cinemas hold regular Movie & Disco Night sessions for primary school age children (5-12 year olds) across their various venues. The choice of movie is suitable for this age group and the movie, dates and times vary at each location.  Kids can enjoy a dance with their friends before sitting down to watch the […]

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The Heights Observatory | Public Viewing Nights 2015

[ May 22, 2015; 8:00 pm; June 26, 2015; 8:00 pm; July 24, 2015; 8:00 pm; August 21, 2015; 8:00 pm; ]

The Heights Observatory is a joint facility operated in conjunction with The Heights School located at Modbury Heights, north east of Adelaide.

The observatory is primarily used by school students to gain hands-on experience with their Astronomy studies, but the Society also holds public viewing nights once a month.
Public Viewing Nights
Public viewing nights at The Heights Observatory […]

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Family Flix Drive-In | May to July 2015

[ June 6, 2015; 5:00 pm; June 13, 2015; 5:00 pm; June 20, 2015; 5:00 pm; June 27, 2015; 5:00 pm; July 11, 2015; 5:00 pm; July 18, 2015; 5:00 pm; July 25, 2015; 5:00 pm; ]
Wallis Mainline Drive-In are once again holding special Saturday movie nights dedicated for families. They open an hour before the movie starts so you can get there early and enjoy a relaxed dinner before sitting back to watch the large outdoor screen. Pack the car with pillows and blankets along with foldable chairs and even […]

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Gluten Free & Healthy Lifestyle Expo | 25 & 26 July 2015

[ July 25, 2015 to July 26, 2015. ]
Gluten Matters | Gluten Free & Healthy Lifestyle Expo
Need a gluten free diet?
Have a family member or friend with Coeliac Disease?
Catering for those requiring a gluten free diet?
Want more information about this special dietary requirement?
Visit the inaugural 2015 Gluten Free Expo in Adelaide on July 25th and 26th to discover the gluten free options available. […]

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Bear With Me | Space Theatre | 7-19 July 2015

[ July 7, 2015 to July 12, 2015. July 14, 2015 to July 19, 2015. ]
Bear With Me
A Windmill Theatre and Adelaide Festival Centre presentation.
Imagine a world without teddy bears.
Now quickly stop imagining because it’s far too upsetting. Thankfully, teddies are here to stay and this captivating musical performance pays loving tribute to these woolly wonders, who – with their pulled ears, poked eyes and unfashionable waistcoats – somehow become […]

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | 9-11 July 2015

[ July 9, 2015 to July 11, 2015. ]
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Presented by JWR Productions Australia and Michael Sieders Presents.
One of the most read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family.
Journey through Eric Carle’s incredible stories as they come to life on stage in this […]

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Mary Poppins | Adelaide & Elizabeth | 2-18 July & 23 Jul – 1 Aug 2015

[ July 2, 2015 to July 18, 2015. July 23, 2015 to August 1, 2015. ]
Mary Poppins – July School Holiday Entertainment!
Matt Byrne Media will present the South Australian premiere of the world’s most loved family musical, Mary Poppins, in Adelaide and Elizabeth this July/August 2015.
Australian author P.L. Travers’ classic tale of a magical nanny who sorts out the dysfunctional Banks Family in 1910 London, will land on the Arts […]

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Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music | 17 July 2015

[ July 17, 2015; 7:30 pm; ]
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music at Festival Theatre
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music returns to the Festival Theatre in Adelaide during the July school holidays.

Back by popular demand for one very special show only as The Sound of Music, the most successful movie musical of all time, celebrates its’ 50th Anniversary.

Much more than a movie screening, Sing-A-Long-A Sound […]

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Something on Saturday 2015 | Program Guide | 2 May – 5 Sept 2015

[ May 2, 2015; May 9, 2015; May 16, 2015; May 23, 2015; May 30, 2015; June 6, 2015; June 13, 2015; June 20, 2015; June 27, 2015; July 4, 2015; July 11, 2015; July 18, 2015; July 25, 2015; August 1, 2015; August 8, 2015; August 15, 2015; August 22, 2015; August 29, 2015; September 5, 2015; ]

Something on Saturday 2015 – Program Guide
Something on Saturday delights and entertains thousands of children in Adelaide every Saturday throughout winter each year. Many South Australian children aged 2 to 10 years enjoy their first theatrical experience through this program.
The 2015 program covers a wide range of entertainment, suitable for both boys and girls, including […]

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The Dream: A Special Event | The Australian Ballet | 8 & 9 July 2015

[ July 9, 2015; 12:30 pm; ]

The Dream: A Special Event
Presented by The Australian Ballet

Transport the whole family to a woodland full of fairies as you watch The Dream – A Special Event. Based on Shakespeare’s charming comedy A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Sir Frederick Ashton’s The Dream, is ballet at its most playful and enchanting.

You’ll hear a special introduction by one […]

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Dancers’ Class on Stage | The Australian Ballet | 6 July 2015

[ July 6, 2015; 10:00 am; ]

Dancers’ Class On Stage
Presented by The Australian Ballet

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a dancer in the nation’s premier ballet company? Get a rare insight into the company’s daily routine in this special in-theatre event, hosted by one of their own.

Hear a candid and personal Q&A with the 2015 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award nominees […]

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Mister Maker Live | Thebarton Theatre | 1 July 2015

[ July 1, 2015; 4:30 pm; ]

Mister Maker LIVE!
The Mister Maker Live! theatre tour is sure to thrill and delight, bringing together exciting live entertainment coupled with inspirational ideas for Mini Makers to go out there and be creative.
Appealing to parents and mini makers alike, the show will be packed full of fantastic makes, and a vast array of songs and […]

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Cirque du Soleil | TOTEM | 11 June – 12 July 2015

[ June 11, 2015 to July 12, 2015. ]

Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with a spectacular show presented under the much-loved blue and yellow Big Top.  TOTEM traces the awe-inspiring journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.

The cast features 45 performing artists from 16 countries specialising in many breathtaking acrobatic acts.  TOTEM marks […]

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