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Kids’ Day | Adelaide International | 8 Jan 2024

[ January 8, 2024; ]
The Adelaide International is back in 2024 and will be kicking off with a Family Fun Day.
Kids’ Day is back and BIGGER than ever at the Adelaide International 2024, so mark your calendars for Monday 8 January for a day packed with giant games, inflatables, Hot Shots tennis, giveaways and more.

Kids’ Day is about encouraging […]

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Movie Nights at the Pool | Norwood | 13 & 27 Jan 2024

[ January 13, 2024; January 27, 2024; ]
Movie Nights at the Norwood Pool.
Norwood Swimming Centre is hosting two movies nights this Summer.
Take the family for a swim and enjoy snacks and a movie for only $5 entry.  Experience the magic as they transform their poolside into an open-air cinema, where you can float, relax, and indulge in the adventure of two movies […]

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Norwood Splash | Inflatable Fun at Norwood Swimming Centre

[ January 7, 2024; January 14, 2024; January 21, 2024; January 26, 2024; January 28, 2024; February 18, 2024; ]
Bounce into some water fun this Summer at Norwood Splash.
Take the family along to the Norwood Swimming Centre for some extra fun in the sun this summer.  Catch up with friends, cool down with a swim and relax under the shady gum trees, plus you can try out your skills on their inflatable obstacle course.
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Summer Festival 2024 | City of West Torrens

[ January 6, 2024; January 13, 2024; January 20, 2024; February 3, 2024; February 10, 2024; ]
Welcome to Summer Festival 2024!
The 2024 program will kick off on Saturday 6 January and will include 6 FREE family-friendly events.
Get ready to roll out your blanket, soak up the sun, and enjoy all that is Summer Festival. Whether you’re looking to relax with the smooth tunes of local musicians or run wild with the […]

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Adelaide Strikers BBL13 | Adelaide Oval Home Games | Dec 2023 & Jan 2024

[ December 9, 2023; December 19, 2023; December 31, 2023; January 5, 2024; January 9, 2024; ]
Get ready for non stop action this Summer at Adelaide Oval with the Adelaide Strikers!
The Strikers have locked in five home games at Adelaide Oval for BBL|13, including their annual New Year’s Eve clash. Fun for the entire family, each game includes plenty of action off the ground too with free activities for the kids.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Adelaide | 18-21 Jan 2024

[ January 18, 2024 to January 21, 2024. ]  
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
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 kids and adults alike.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very […]

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The 78-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage | Adelaide Festival Centre | 17-21 Jan 2024

[ January 17, 2024 to January 21, 2024. ]   
The 78-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage
The 78-Storey Treehouse – A play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton.
Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing.

With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even […]

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VACSWIM SA | Summer Holiday Programs | Dec 2023 & Jan 2024

[ December 18, 2023 to December 22, 2023. January 2, 2024 to January 6, 2024. January 8, 2024 to January 12, 2024. January 15, 2024 to January 19, 2024. ]
VACSWIM SA
VACSWIM SA is an exceptional opportunity for children aged 3 to 12 years to learn vital water safety skills in a fun, engaging and supportive environment. It’s not just about swimming—it’s about fostering a deep respect and understanding of water safety that will serve your child throughout their life.
Hosted in over 100 locations across […]

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Brighton Jetty Sculptures | Brighton Beach | 17-28 Jan 2024

[ January 17, 2024 to January 28, 2024. ]
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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Semaphore Summer Carnival | 16 Dec 2023 – 28 Jan 2024

[ December 16, 2023 to December 24, 2023. December 26, 2023 to January 28, 2024. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival is returning for another season of beachside fun on the foreshore during the Summer holidays.  
Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is an outdoor, open air, fun-filled outing for the whole family. Soak up some beachside fun on the foreshore with thrill rides and attractions, enjoy […]

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Family Movie Night | Marion Outdoor Pool | Summer Season

[ January 20, 2024; ]
The Marion Outdoor Pool will host two Family Movie Nights this Summer.
Mark your diaries for two movie nights this season at the Marion Outdoor Pool – Saturday 9 December 2023 and Saturday 20 January 2024.  The December movie is Elf and in January get ready to race on an adventure with Mario and Luigi in […]

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Storytime Ballet: Cinderella | Adelaide | 4-7 Jan 2024

[ January 4, 2024 to January 7, 2024. ]
The Australian Ballet presents Storytime Ballet: Cinderella – an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
Cinderella tells the story of a beautiful and kind young girl who is forced to wait on her wicked stepmother and stepsisters.

When her stepmother and stepsisters are invited to a ball at the palace, they cruelly […]

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Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga

[ November 18, 2023 to January 2, 2024. ]
Visit the Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
Soaring 25 metres into the sky, this beautiful Christmas tree towers over Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga each year and lights up nightly until the end of the festive season as part of the City of Adelaide’s Christmas Festival.
Going to see the giant Christmas tree is the city is a […]

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Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | 24 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024

[ November 24, 2023 to January 1, 2024. ]
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.
Editors note: Tuesday 28 November 2023

Following storms early Tuesday morning, 28 November, the Riverbank Christmas Display will be closed until further notice while maintenance is […]

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Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

[ October 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024 to May 12, 2024. ]
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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Glenelg Sunset Markets | Beachside Adelaide Markets

[ November 26, 2023; January 14, 2024; February 11, 2024; March 10, 2024; ]
Glenelg Sunset Markets – November 2023 – March 2024
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, […]

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Adelaide International | Tennis in Adelaide | 8-13 Jan 2024

[ January 8, 2024 to January 13, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive.
South Australia will host the Adelaide International, a combined WTA 500 and ATP 250 tournament from 8 to 13 January 2024.
World class tennis action at The Drive will feature more than 170 top tennis players set to compete for a total prize pool of $2.5 million and world ranking points.

The […]

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Dinosaur World Live | Adelaide | 25-28 Jan 2024

[ January 25, 2024; January 27, 2024 to January 28, 2024. ]
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.
Grab your compass and join their intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus […]

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Opens 29 Sep 2023

[ September 29, 2023 to January 31, 2024. ] [caption id="attachment_187737" align="alignnone" width="630"] Treefrog pool party by Brandon Güell, Costa Rica/USA Highly commended, Behaviour: Amphibians and Reptiles[/caption]

 
Wildlife Photography Exhibition opens at the Adelaide Botanic Garden just in time for the Spring school holidays.
Adelaide Botanic Garden’s eye-catching rainforest conservatory will be the leafy venue for a global nature photography exhibition opening on Friday 29 September […]

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Miss Saigon | Adelaide Festival Centre | 2-28 Jan 2024

[ January 2, 2024 to January 7, 2024. January 10, 2024 to January 14, 2024. January 17, 2024 to January 21, 2024. January 24, 2024 to January 28, 2024. ]
Cameron Mackintosh’s musical blockbuster Miss Saigon is coming to Adelaide in January 2024.
This visually stunning production has opened in Sydney to standing ovations and five-star reviews, with Australian critics calling it “spectacular: a phenomenon of musical and theatrical display” (Sydney Morning Herald), and “a madly entertaining spectacle!” (The Australian).

From the creators of Les Misérables, witness […]

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Adelaide 36ers | NBL24 Season Basketball Home Games

[ October 1, 2023; October 14, 2023; October 19, 2023; October 21, 2023; November 11, 2023; November 17, 2023; December 9, 2023; December 24, 2023; December 28, 2023; January 6, 2024; January 11, 2024; January 27, 2024; February 2, 2024; February 18, 2024; ]
Adelaide 36ers – NBL24 Basketball Home Games
Get ready for an incredible basketball experience with the Adelaide 36ers as they take the court by storm at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.   Showcasing the finest skills and exciting moments that will leave you on the edge of your seat, new imports Jacob Wiley, Jamal Franklin and Trey […]

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Alice in Wonderland | Live on Stage | Adelaide | 12 & 13 Jan 2024

[ January 12, 2024 to January 13, 2024. ]
Alice in Wonderland – Live on Stage
Experience Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic live on stage at the Her Majesty’s Theatre this January. The internationally acclaimed theatrical masterpiece Alice in Wonderland is coming to Adelaide during the summer school holidays.  Don’t be late for these very important dates, or you will miss your chance to tumble down […]

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Stirling Laneways | Adelaide Hills Market | Sep 2023 – Apr 2024

[ September 24, 2023; October 22, 2023; November 26, 2023; December 17, 2023; January 28, 2024; February 25, 2024; March 24, 2024; April 28, 2024; ]
Stirling Laneways is more than a market. It is a celebration of local village life and the spectacular seasons in the Adelaide Hills.  It brings something colourful, cozy and a little bit crazy to market Sundays in Stirling from September to April each year.
Each market event celebrates life with a different fun theme that creates an […]

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Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide

[ September 1, 2023; October 6, 2023; November 3, 2023; December 1, 2023; January 5, 2024; February 2, 2024; March 1, 2024; May 3, 2024; ]
Lunch on the Lawns at Government House in Adelaide
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 […]

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Monster Truck Rumble | Adelaide Showground | 20 Jan 2024

[ January 20, 2024; ]
Adelaide’s home of Monster Trucks is set to ignite when Monster Truck Rumble returns for one night only at the Adelaide Showground.
Hold on to your seats Adelaide as these larger-than-life monsters bounce back into the Adelaide Showground for one huge night only.  Get ready for an evening of family-friendly entertainment featuring Australia’s all-time favourite monster […]

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Santos Tour Down Under | Family Friendly Highlights | 12-21 Jan 2024

[ January 12, 2024 to January 21, 2024. ]
Santos Tour Down Under 2024
The world’s most elite cyclists will return to South Australia from 12-21 January 2024 to race in the Santos Tour Down Under.
The dynamic 10-day event will bring elite male and female Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) riders to compete on the streets of Adelaide and regional South Australia. It will be the […]

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5K Foam Fest Adelaide | Oakbank | 20 Jan 2024

[ January 20, 2024; ]
Adelaide 5K Foam Fest 2024
They guarantee you’ll be foamy, muddy and wet by the end of the 5K Foam Fest.
The 5K Foam Fest is a one of kind obstacle course based fun run. With a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam, the run is an exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike. […]

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