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Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival | 6 May 2018

[ May 6, 2018; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]  

Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival 2018
Kodomo no Hi is Adelaide’s largest Japanese Festival, held annually since 1995.
Kodomo no Hi means ‘Children’s Day’ and is a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on May 5 – the fifth day of the fifth month.  It is the final celebration in Golden Week and it is […]

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Open Day at Croquet SA | Adelaide | 6 May 2018

[ May 6, 2018; ]
Open Day at Croquet SA – 100 Years of Croquet
It’s Open Day at Croquet SA! Help celebrate their centenary and try some croquet at their state headquarters on Hutt Road in Adelaide (corner Glen Osmond Rd).

Equipment and help to play will be provided. Prizes for best period costume so don your top hat and head […]

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Gumeracha Medieval Fair | 5 & 6 May 2018

[ May 5, 2018 1:00 pm to May 6, 2018 1:00 pm. ]
12th Annual Gumeracha Medieval Fair
The 12th annual Gumeracha Medieval Fair will be held on 5 & 6 May 2018 in Federation Park from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.  Again, there will be another two days of medieval fun and excitement. The resident Oracle has forecast fair weather and the event promises to be even bigger […]

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Crafty Kids | Pre-schoolers Craft & Cooking Classes | The Olive Branch Balhannah | 1 May – 3 July 2018

[ May 1, 2018; 9:45 am; May 8, 2018; 9:45 am; May 15, 2018; 9:45 am; May 22, 2018; 9:45 am; May 29, 2018; 9:45 am; June 5, 2018; 9:45 am; June 12, 2018; 9:45 am; June 19, 2018; 9:45 am; June 26, 2018; 9:45 am; July 3, 2018; 9:45 am; ]
Crafty Kids Pre-schoolers’ Craft & Cooking Classes
Next term Crafty Kids littlies will be learning all about colours through craft, cooking and storytime.
The Olive Branch Balhannah is a cafe and retail shop that provides a safe, secure play area and both healthy and fun kids meal options for children. They are running cooking and craft classes […]

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Adelaide Gaol History Day | 6 May 2018

[ May 6, 2018; ]
Adelaide Gaol History Day – May 6 2018
Adelaide Gaol’s annual History Day is back with $5 entry and activities to keep the whole family entertained, including performances by the SA Police Band, face painting, a jumping castle and colouring-in for kids.
New to the history day this year will be a special exhibition of recently unearthed […]

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Rose Park Primary School Fete | 5 May 2018

[ May 5, 2018; ]
Rose Park Primary School Fete
Rose Park Primary School is holding a school fete in celebration of their 125th Anniversary.
Rose Park Primary School celebrates its proud history on 5 May 2018 and everyone is invited to join the school fete. There will be plenty to amuse the children, including face painting, animal petting, carnival rides, show […]

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Disney Sing-Along Season | Reading Cinemas West Lakes | 5-27 May 2018

[ May 5, 2018 to May 6, 2018. May 12, 2018 to May 13, 2018. May 19, 2018 to May 20, 2018. May 26, 2018 to May 27, 2018. ]  
Disney Sing-Along Season
For the first time in forever, Reading Cinemas West Lakes is screening a Disney Sing-a-Long season of films! Reading Cinemas West Lakes is inviting everyone to “Be [their] Guest” each weekend in May as they celebrate Disney’s best!
If you want to make these Disney classics part of your world again, don’t miss this. […]

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Mothers Day Classic | South Australia | 13 May 2018

[ May 13, 2018; ]
Mothers Day Classic
The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
The 2018 event will take place on Sunday 13 May in all capital cities and several regional locations across Australia. The first Mother’s Day Classic was held in Melbourne and Sydney and drew 3,000 participants. […]

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Make your own floral arrangement for Mother’s Day | 12 May 2018

[ May 12, 2018; 2:00 pm; ]
Looking for something different for Mother’s Day?
Why not create and make your own floral arrangement for the special mum in your life.
All materials and flowers are provided. Create your own loved filled, unique and customised gift to take home.
Dads and children welcome.
Cost: $50 per person

Bookings are essential. For more information and to book call 0413459315 […]

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Walk for Love | Mary Potter Foundation | 27 May 2018

[ May 27, 2018; 10:00 am; ]
Each year, hundreds of families need Mary Potter Care.
If you have experienced this care you will know how important it is. While the Walk for Love is an important fundraiser for Mary Potter Care, it is very much about honouring the lives, courage and memories of our loved ones.
The Walk for Love will be held […]

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Win a Winter Street Party | City of Burnside | Applications close 4 May 2018

[ April 17, 2018 to May 4, 2018. ]
The purpose of the Burnside Winter Street Party is to encourage you to get to know your neighbours, increase people’s sense of belonging in their community and more importantly to have fun.
So if you live in the City of Burnside, and if you want to host a street party this winter then they want to […]

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Grubbies on Green | Nature Playgroup at 19 on Green | Brompton | From 2 May 2018

[ May 2, 2018; 9:30 am; ]
Grubbies on Green
Nature based playgroup with story time, gardening, cooking, and arts & crafts.
Grubbies on Green is the new weekly Nature Playgroup coming to 19 on Green on Wednesday mornings in Term 2. Kids will get grubby in the garden, rustle up tasty snacks in the kitchen, and do fun nature art like wood whittling, […]

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Pick a Pink Lady® Apple Picking | Lenswood | May 2018

[ May 5, 2018 to May 6, 2018. May 19, 2018; 10:00 am; ]
Update: Wednesday 16 May 2018
Harrisville Orchards is Opening for Apple Picking on Saturday 19 May 2018 – 10am to 4pm
Due to popular demand after a huge Pick a Pink Lady Weekend recently, Harrisville are opening their orchards one more time this season.
According to their Instagram post, the apples are still sensational and of very high quality […]

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Dirty Weekend | Bike SA 24 hr Mountain Bike Challenge | Lenswood | 5 & 6 May 2018

[ May 5, 2018 to May 6, 2018. ]
Dirty Weekend Bike SA 24 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge
Keen to get out and test your endurance on the pedals? Dirty Weekend is a 24 hour Mountain bike event.
Here’s a chance to get together with schoolmates and riding buddies for a fun weekend of mountain bike madness and mayhem. You might even bring home the Dirty […]

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Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk | Hahndorf to Beaumont House | 20 May 2018

[ May 20, 2018; ]
The Hahndorf Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk is a great community event enjoyed each year by all who participate.
Take up the challenge: follow in the footsteps of pioneer women and men who walked from Hahndorf to Adelaide in the early years of the colony selling produce.

Imagine walking all the way from Hahndorf to Adelaide carrying a […]

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South Australia’s History Festival | Family Friendly Highlights | 28 Apr – 31 May 2018

[ April 28, 2018 to May 31, 2018. ]
South Australia’s 2018 History Festival
The History Festival is all about South Australian history. From April 28 to May 31, thousands of people will explore our state’s history through events which range from walks to websites, talks to tours, and exhibitions to special events.
Have you ever wanted to see inside Glenside Hospital’s infamous Z Ward? Or […]

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National Simultaneous Storytime | 23 May 2018

[ May 23, 2018; 10:30 am; ]
National Simultaneous Storytime
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.
Now in its 18th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses […]

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Civic Park Historic Car and Motorcycle Show | Modbury | 20 May 2018

[ May 20, 2018; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Civic Park Historic Car and Motorcycle Show
Adelaide Cruisin’ Classics in conjunction with Tea Tree Gully Library proudly presents the Civic Park Historic Car & Motorcycle Show in support of South Australia’s History Month, and National Motoring Heritage Day.
Featuring vehicles from veteran to classic, street rods and customs, there’s something for everyone.
President of Adelaide Cruisin’ Classics […]

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Keep Your Kids Safe Online | Parent Information Session | Mt Barker | 16 May 2018

[ May 16, 2018; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Join Rebekha Sharkie MP for Mayo for a FREE parent information session on online safety.
Together with The Carly Ryan Foundation Inc., Rebekha Sharkie MP presents a workshop that will give you practical advice about setting guidelines for children using social media, how to talk about online risks, how to recognise the […]

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Face Your Fears | Presented by the Comedy Capers Gang Show | 18-26 May 2018

[ May 18, 2018; 7:30 pm; May 19, 2018; 2:30 pm; May 20, 2018; 1:30 pm; May 23, 2018; 7:30 pm; May 24, 2018; 7:30 pm; May 25, 2018; 7:30 pm; May 26, 2018; 1:30 pm; 7:30 pm; ]
Comedy Capers Gang Show is a nonprofit performing arts group proudly associated as part of Scouts Australia (SA Branch) and is currently in its 53rd consecutive year of production.
The group is a pioneer of Northern area theatrical variety show offering live music, singing, acting and dance performed by the youth members of Scouts Australia (SA Branch) […]

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Ignite SA Gigabit Challenge: Preserve Briefing | South Australian Museum | 2 May 2018

[ May 2, 2018; 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. ]
Ignite SA has partnered with the SA Museum and the GigCity initiative to bring you the Ignite SA Gigabit Challenge: Preserve.
The South Australian Museum holds one of the world’s largest, most important collections of Aboriginal culture in the world. This comprises of 30,000 individual artefacts of great significance to Aboriginal cultural heritage. While exciting, […]

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Whale Time Playtime Festival | Victor Harbor | 27 May 2018

[ May 27, 2018; ]
Whale Time Playtime Festival
Celebrate the start of the whale season at the Whale Time Playtime Festival at Warland Reserve.
Whale Time Playtime Festival is a unique children’s winter festival, celebrating the start of the annual whale season each year. Warland Reserve comes alive as a winter wonderland with a full day of live performances, fun-filled activities, […]

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AFL Adelaide Crows & Port Power Games | Adelaide Oval | 2018 Season

[ April 7, 2018; April 13, 2018; April 21, 2018; April 28, 2018; May 5, 2018; May 12, 2018; May 18, 2018; June 3, 2018; June 8, 2018; June 14, 2018; June 22, 2018; June 30, 2018; July 7, 2018; July 12, 2018; July 22, 2018; July 28, 2018; August 4, 2018; August 11, 2018; August 19, 2018; ]
AFL 2018 Season | South Australian Home Games
It’s 2018 Footy Fever Season – find out when your favourite South Australian footy team is playing at the Adelaide Oval.
The AFL is back again at Adelaide Oval with the Crows and the Power fighting to get to the top this year. With the Crows playing in the […]

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Whale Season Launch at Rundle Mall | Free Activities | 19 May 2018

[ May 19, 2018; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]  
Celebrate the start of the whale season in the city.
The South Australian Whale Centre is coming to Rundle Mall on Saturday 19 May 2018.  Drop by and talk, share and be inspired about the joys of whale watching in South Australia.
Learn about whale watching and whale watching tours, enjoy free kids activities in Kondoli the […]

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Bowerbird Design Market | Wayville | 4-6 May & 23-25 Nov 2018

[ May 4, 2018 to May 6, 2018. November 23, 2018 to November 25, 2018. ]
Bowerbird Design Market
Bowerbird Design Market: Adelaide’s much loved event, and one of Australia’s leading design markets brings together work from more than 170 of the best Australian artists and designers twice a year in a spacious and well-designed setting.

The first market for 2018 will be held on the 4th, 5th and 6th of May, the […]

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Lollipop Markets | Morphettville | 20 May & 19 Aug 2018

[ May 20, 2018; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. August 15, 2018; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Lollipop Markets – Baby & Kids Market
Lollipop Markets is a highly reputable, established market which has been helping work-at-home Mums and Dads and small businesses showcase their goodies for 7 years.
The Lollipop Market showcases unique, boutique and handmade, or of limited supply items for expecting parents, babies and children. There is something for everyone. The […]

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Adelaide Thunderbirds Home Games | Apr – Aug 2018

[ April 29, 2018; May 5, 2018; May 20, 2018; June 17, 2018; July 8, 2018; July 22, 2018; August 3, 2018; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds 2018 Season | Home Games
All Adelaide Thunderbirds home games this season are being played at Priceline Stadium, except for the game on Sunday 8 July 2018 against the Collingwood Magpies, which will be held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

The game on Sunday 8 July 2018 is set to be a spectacular one. With […]

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START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | 2018

[ April 1, 2018; May 6, 2018; ]
START at the Gallery
START at the Gallery offers an exciting introduction to visual art for children and families. Held on the first Sunday of every month, START is free and includes art activities, tours, live performance and entertainment.
START is a FREE program, recommended for children aged 3-12 and parent / carer supervision is required. No […]

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Sculpture for Interiors and Gardens III | Stangate House | 27 Apr – 6 May 2018

[ April 27, 2018 5:00 pm to May 6, 2018 5:00 pm. ]
Sculpture for Interiors and Gardens III at Stangate House, Aldgate
The Rotary Club of Stirling takes pleasure in announcing its third annual sculpture exhibition – Sculpture for Interiors & Gardens III. It will take place in Stangate House and Gardens at Aldgate in the Adelaide Hills from 27 April until 6 May 2018.

Open to the public, […]

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Parent & Caregiver Personalised Community First Aid Course | Glenelg | 27 May 2018

[ May 27, 2018; ]  
Parent & Caregiver Personalised Community First Aid Course
We all know how much we treasure the littlest of people in our lives, and we know how easily these curious beautiful little beings can get into trouble. If your little one does get into trouble, would you know how to help? 
Head2toe First Aid is offering a comprehensive first aid […]

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