[ October 21, 2017; ]
On Saturday 21 October, Brand South Australia will be celebrating I Choose SA Day – the day to choose SA!
The day aims to celebrate everything great about South Australia, from our amazing produce, to a day out with the family, to local suppliers. They want you to support all South Australian businesses and service providers, […]
[ October 13, 2017; 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. October 14, 2017; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Adelaide Central Market will host a celebration of South Australian seafood with the inaugural two-day Seafood and Sounds festival on Friday 13 October and Saturday 14 October 2017.
From cooking demonstrations to a Chilli Crab Pop-Up, the two-day festival will present a smorgasbord of fun-filled entertainment, live music and masterclasses for lovers of produce from […]
[ October 11, 2017 to October 21, 2017. ]
Big Bad Wolf presented by Windmill Theatre Co in association with Adelaide Festival Centre
He’s the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply he has no friends. But then he does have incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene, and he is the infamous Big Bad Wolf after all. No […]
[ October 29, 2017; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Fork Your Eyes Unley at the Goodwood Orphanage Park
Season 5 of Fork on the Road is kicking off with a visit to a new location, the fabulous Orphanage Park in Millswood.
After having to cancel the original date in September due to weather, the new date for Fork Your Eyes Unley is Sunday, October 29th. You […]
[ October 7, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. October 8, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
City East Markets welcomes you to join them for a FREE fun filled day out at their City East Family Fun Day.
City East Markets is a vibrant marketplace and community gathering space in Flinders Street. Experience a sample of what’s trending in Adelaide from a broad range of sellers and products from local producers.
There will be […]
[ October 7, 2017; ]
Dino-Worlds Miniature Craft Workshop
Go along these October school holidays and learn how to create your very own miniature Dinosaur World at the City East Family Fun Day! This Saturday every attendee will be going home with their very own self-designed dinosaur diorama featuring rock formations, plants, moss, Dinosaurs and even a lava river!
Miniature Worlds Workshops are hands-on craft […]
[ October 7, 2017 to October 8, 2017. ]
Whole Life Expo 2017 – the Health & Wellbeing Event of 2017
If you’re into self-development, self-empowerment, yoga, meditation and wellbeing then why not plan a visit to the WHole Life Expo this year.
On Saturday 7 October (11am-11.30am) they will attempt to break the world record for the “Biggest Mindfulness Session in the World”. The current […]
[ October 3, 2017 5:00 pm to October 15, 2017 5:00 pm. ]
Wild Imagination
Nature Play School Holiday events
Review by Susannah Marks
If like many Adelaide families you’re looking for school holiday activities for your kids then you may have heard of Wild Imagination. They run nature play events during the school holidays as an alternative to vacation care. My kids love a balance of indoor and outdoor play, […]
[ October 2, 2017; 11:00 am; October 4, 2017; 7:00 pm; October 5, 2017; 11:00 am; October 6, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 7, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 8, 2017; 11:00 am; October 9, 2017; 11:00 am; October 11, 2017; 7:00 pm; October 12, 2017; 11:00 am; October 13, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 14, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 15, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Circus Royale
Damian Syred presents the 46th year anniversary tour of Circus Royale!
Circus Royale provides quality entertainment for your entire family. Parents, grandparents and children equally enjoy Circus Royale. Circus Royale is family entertainment staged in a modern Big Top tent.
With 20 elite athletes and performers, Circus Royale brings together a combination of acrobatics, comedy and […]
[ October 14, 2017 10:00 am to October 15, 2017 10:00 am. October 21, 2017 10:00 am to October 22, 2017 10:00 am. October 28, 2017 10:00 am to October 29, 2017 10:00 am. November 4, 2017 10:00 am to November 5, 2017 10:00 am. ]
Disney Pixar Festival
Reading Cinemas is bringing your all-time favourite Pixar films back to the big screen nationally with their Disney Pixar Festival kicking off in October.
Each weekend from October 14 to November 5, your local Reading Cinema will feature a popular Disney Pixar film to keep you entertained this spring. You can once again join Woody and Buzz on their very first adventure […]
[ October 5, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
Adelaide Film Festival
The Adelaide Film Festival is a biennial eleven-day celebration and is an exciting exploration of Australian and international screen culture with a diverse and unique program of screenings, forums and special events.
The Adelaide Film Festival has rapidly established itself as one of the boldest, innovative and must attend events in the country and […]
[ October 2, 2017 10:00 am to October 6, 2017 10:00 am. October 9, 2017 10:00 am to October 13, 2017 10:00 am. ]
Free hands-on Science fun at Harbour Town during October school holidays
Explore weird science concepts and ‘wow’ your senses during the October school holidays at Harbour Town Adelaide. Discover how to make elephant toothpaste, tea bag rockets, multi-coloured slime and lava lamps and create a variety of optical, sensory and auditory illusions including examining moving […]
[ October 3, 2017 to November 4, 2017. ]
The Hive is a kaleidoscope of art, light and technology, celebrating community connections and change.
For the next month you can explore this glowing installation and immerse yourself in the colour evolution of The Hive.
Designed by amigo and amigo, the interactivity and social story of The Hive is inspired by the bee hive. Bees are considered […]
[ October 21, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
The Torrens Island Quarantine Station was built in 1879 to stop passengers bringing diseases such as small pox into Adelaide. Today, the site is remarkably intact and evokes the experiences of passengers placed in quarantine from the 1880s to the 1960s.
On this fully guided 2 hour tour, you will see the bathing blocks that separated […]
[ October 14, 2017; 3:30 pm; ]
Adelaide 36ers Generational Game vs Melbourne United
Fancy a night out with the kids where you’ll be home before bedtime?
South Australians of all ages are invited to attend the Ananda Generational Game from 3.30pm on Saturday 14 October at Titanium Security Arena. Tip off for the game is at 5pm.
As a major sponsor of the Adelaide […]
[ October 7, 2017; November 4, 2017; December 2, 2017; ]
Port Waterfront Boutique Markets
The Port Waterfront Boutique Markets have moved their weekly market to a once a month “creative boutique space” – a larger scale platform for Adelaide’s finest artists, designers and creatives to showcase their products and business. Design savvy shoppers can explore, shop and indulge on the first Saturday of the month through […]
[ October 22, 2017; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Celebrate Goodwood Alive hosted by the City of Unley Events and Goodwood Road
Celebrate Goodwood Alive is a day of discovery!
Head along and discover the great new look Goodwood Road on this family friendly day full of fabulous fun and activities.
Join in the community art project, follow the Goody Trail and collect lots of free goodies […]
[ October 5, 2017; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. October 12, 2017; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Visit the Centre of Democracy these school holidays to make your own badge, and share what is most important to you.
Button badges have been around for hundreds of years. They are used to promote bands, for fashion, worn during elections and as a way to protest or share an opinion.
Badges are a quick and easy […]
[ October 31, 2017; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
What better place to spend Halloween than a 160 year old mansion?
Join in the fun dressed up and ready for a shadowy night of spooky stories and scary songs. See what’s cooking in the witch’s kitchen and find out what it feels like to hide under the ghoul’s blanket.
One hour program from 6.30pm – 7.30pm or […]
[ October 13, 2017; 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Touch-A-Truck is FREE school holiday fun where kids can get up close and personal with their favourite trucks to see how they work.
Over 23 different trucks will be at this event including rubbish trucks, water trucks, fire trucks, street sweepers, excavators, bobcats, police vehicles and lots more for kids to see.
If you are looking for […]
[ October 22, 2017; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
St Teresa’s Spring Fete is a day of family fun that has been bringing the local community together since 1915.
Enjoy delicious food, drinks and listen to some terrific local musical talents. The fete will feature children’s entertainment including a fire engine, bouncy castle, climbing wall, face painting, henna tattoos and craft stalls, Fairy playgroup by the Fairy Bay Glenelg, and […]
[ October 2, 2017; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary Family Fun Day
The annual October long weekend Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary Family Fun Day will be held on Monday, October 2nd.
Go along to browse the market stalls, feed the animals (the emus happily eat from your hand, others may be more timid), enjoy a barbecue and baked potato lunch, check out the […]
[ October 12, 2017; 10:30 am; ]
The Bieber Experience Kids Show featuring Aydan Calafiore
Teen sensation Aydan Calafiore delivers all your favourite Justin Bieber hits at his Bieber Experience Kids Show these school holidays.
A fully choreographed extravaganza that includes massive hits such as “Sorry”, “Beauty and Beat”, “Baby”, “Despacito” and “Love yourself”.
Experience the phenomenal vocal talents of Aydan alongside stunning dancers, win […]
[ October 4, 2017; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
La Femme 5 is Adelaide’s only all female fun run!
La Femme 5 is an event designed to help build a strong female community that inspires women from all ages and backgrounds to celebrate women’s health and fitness.
La Femme 5 strives to serve as a catalyst for change in women’s lives as they set and discover […]
[ October 4, 2017; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
KIDGO Superhero School Holiday Program
KIDGO is a popular kids school holiday program run by Victory Church each school holidays for children in Reception to Year 5. Each KIDGO is based upon a theme and is jam-packed full of fun activities, including jumpy castles, food challenges, craft, team challenges, prizes and much more.
KIDGO runs for 3 […]
[ September 30, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
Italian Festival Flag Making School Holiday Workshop
Before you were born the Italian Festival of South Australia was born.
This festival celebrated being Italian. Flags were made and then flown in a parade.
Pop by the Migration Museum any day between 10am and 5pm during the school holidays to make a flag. Imagine the parade!
No bookings required.
See our […]
[ October 1, 2017; 1:00 pm; ]
Crows fans are invited to celebrate the conclusion of the 2017 season at the Club’s official Family Day on Sunday, October 1.
Held at Adelaide Oval from 1pm, the event will include the presentation of the Grand Final team on stage.
The day will involve live interviews with players and coaches, activities for kids and the latest […]
[ October 12, 2017; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Organic Corner Store Kids Market Day
Support the young entrepreneurs at the Organic Corner Store market!
Go along on Thursday 12 October 2017 and support some young entrepreneurs as Organic Corner Store host kids market alongside the usual Organic Corner Store market, Glenelg North. The young stallholders will be selling secondhand books and toys, bric a brac, […]
[ October 3, 2017 to October 13, 2017. ]
Play, explore and experience: there is an activity for everyone!
Play at the Bay is a program of school holiday activities being run from 3 to 13 October 2017, at Glenelg. The concept encourages children to play, explore and experience by offering workshops for a wide range of ages.
Bookings are essential and places get booked quickly […]
[ October 14, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Redwing Farmstay Open Day
Go along and feed and see the animals, explore the gardens and look at the farm machinery.
A great day to get up and close with some lovely animals. Use supplied animal feed to feed and pat the animals for only $2 a bag.
A sausage sizzle is available with coffee and […]
[ October 29, 2017; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis
The Annual Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis in Strathalbyn is on Sunday 29 October, 2017.
The 4 km scenic walk will commence at The Soldiers Memorial Gardens and follows the linear park walking trail and Angas River. Join in beforehand for coffee and egg and bacon sandwiches.
At the completion of the […]
[ October 8, 2017; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Confucius Institute Family Day
A vibrant, fun-filled family day at the University of Adelaide, celebrating the diversity of tastes and cultures throughout China.
Go along and taste authentic Chinese food, participate in free Tai Chi classes, calligraphy and painting workshops and drawing lessons. There is something for everyone including a selection of cultural performances onsite all day.
Take […]
[ October 29, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. ]
Our Lady of Grace School Spring Fair
The annual Our Lady of Grace Spring Fair is returning once again in October.
Once again the annual Our Lady of Grace Spring Fair will be held on the last Sunday in October where you can enjoy a fun day out with the whole family.
There will be food, drinks, entertainment, […]
[ October 20, 2017; 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ]
Harry Vidal’s horse-led trek across Australia
A self-proclaimed gypsy and serial fundraiser, Harry Vidal’s next trek starts March 2018 and will see him dedicate eight months of his life trotting across Australia to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, with his two Clydesdale horses and his beloved dog Akiesha by his side.
Mr Vidal’s goal […]
[ October 12, 2017; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Lights Camera Dance!
Ausdance SA is hosting fun and engaging Film Clip workshops in the October school holidays!
Ausdance SA will provide a professional choreographer and movie editor who have experience working with children. Participating children will learn a dance routine, lip sync to the lyrics, then film the moves around the studio. At the end of […]
[ October 10, 2017; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Join the City of Playford and the Roger Rasheed Foundation for a Party in the Park
During the October school holidays the City of Playford are hosting a free community event – Party in the Park. Families are invited to join in a host of activities including rock climbing on a 10m rock wall, face painting, […]
[ October 1, 2017; ]
North Terrace Tree Trail & Tree Mask Workshop
The City of Adelaide is proud to host two activities as part of the Nature Play Festival; the North Terrace Tree Trail and the Tree Mask Workshop…a great way to entertain the kids these October school holidays.
The Nature Play Festival is an annual event for children and their […]
[ October 14, 2017; 8:15 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Garden Blitz at Mount Lofty
The Botanic Gardens of South Australia’s annual Garden Blitz returns to Mount Lofty Botanic Garden on Saturday 14 October 2017, allowing the public to enjoy a fun morning of gardening and a free barbecue lunch.
Volunteers of all ages and gardening abilities will have the opportunity to contribute to the Garden’s fascinating cool-climate […]
[ October 6, 2017 to October 7, 2017. ]
Shrek Jr The Musical
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a ‘big bright beautiful world’ as everyone’s favourite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.
Tickets to […]
[ October 6, 2017; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
FREE Drive-In Movie – Trolls – at Mile End Home on Friday 6 October 2017
The fun starts at 4pm with loads of family activities, great prizes to be won, freebies and giveaways plus family meal deals.
At 6:15pm the pre-movie entertainment begins with The Amazing Drumming Monkeys Puppet Show.
The Trolls movie will commence at sunset, approximately […]
