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Kid & Hub | New Creative Activity Hub for Families | Opening 6 Feb 2017

[ February 6, 2017; ]
Kid & Hub is a new creative activity hub for Adelaide families with pre-school children.
Editor’s Note 9 February 2017: Read our Play & Go Review of Kid & Hub here
Opening 6 February 2017 on Magill Road, Maylands, it will be a unique place for parents, offering activities to foster children’s creativity and a whole lot […]

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Salsa for Kids Trial Class | El Ritmo South American Dance Academy | 23 Feb 2017

[ February 23, 2017; 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ]
Come along to El Ritmo Dance Academy for a free introduction to Salsa.
El Ritmo is a South American Dance Academy which specialises in teaching children aged 4 to 16 years old how to dance rhythms from South America!
El Ritmo South American Dance Academy is offering a free Salsa trial class for kids aged 7 – […]

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Thunderbirds Family Fun Day | Priceline Stadium | 11 Feb 2017

[ February 11, 2017; 3:00 pm; ]
Join the Adelaide Thunderbirds as they launch the season with their 2017 Family Fun Day.
Everyone is invited to join in on the fun on February 11! Come along and you’ll have the opportunity to meet the team, the coaches and Tori T’Bird! You may even get an autograph!

There’s also a range of exciting activities on offer and […]

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Pet Adoption Day | PETstock Stores | 5 Feb 2017

[ February 5, 2017; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Adopt don’t shop! Make adoption the first choice for South Australian rescue pets!
Local pet rescue organisations will visit PETstock stores across Adelaide on Sunday 5 February 2017 between 10am-2pm to raise awareness of pet adoption as part of National Pet Adoption Day.
PETstock is urging the community to come into a store on Sunday 5 February […]

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Fleurieu Fringe | Port Noarlunga | 17 Feb – 19 Mar 2017

[ February 17, 2017 to February 18, 2017. February 24, 2017 to February 25, 2017. March 3, 2017 to March 4, 2017. March 10, 2017 to March 11, 2017. March 17, 2017 to March 18, 2017. ]
Adelaide’s Southern Outdoor Fringe Hub
Featuring live entertainment, performing arts, children’s activities, art installations, workshops, food trucks, bars and artisan markets every Friday and Saturday during the Adelaide Fringe. Bring your family and friends for a magical evening ‘Down South’ by the river and the sea. There’s something for everyone!

Fleurieu Fringe premiered in 2016 and received […]

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LIVE on 5 | Adelaide Fringe | 24 Feb – 11 Mar 2017

[ February 24, 2017 to March 11, 2017. ]
Live on 5
Lindsay Head Terrace on Level 5 of Adelaide Oval’s Riverbank Stand will be transformed into LIVE on 5 from 24 February to 11 March (closed Mondays), offering Fringe fans the chance to soak up free entry, fantastic views and a fabulous line-up of shows both free and ticketed.
Shows are also scheduled for the […]

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Neo: Printmaking Mania | Art Gallery of SA | 18 Feb 2017

[ February 18, 2017; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Neo: Printmaking Mania is program for 13-17 year olds at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Neo makes a big return in 2017 with a fun-filled afternoon of all things print! Join the Art Gallery of South Australia for the official launch of Yewth magazine’s February edition and learn about independent publishing. Then, inspired by the […]

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AFL Women’s Round 1 | Adelaide Crows vs GWS Giants | Thebarton Oval | 4 Feb 2017

[ February 4, 2017; 4:35 pm; ]
AFL Women’s Round 1 | Adelaide vs GWS
Get out your team colours, bring your friends and head down to Thebarton Oval on Saturday 4th February at 4:35pm and catch all the action of the 2017 NAB AFL Women’s Competition live! Join in and witness your favourite AFLW superstars as Adelaide Crows and Greater Western Sydney […]

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Sprint Auto Parts Monster Slam | 11 Feb 2017

[ February 11, 2017; 4:30 pm to 9:45 pm. ]
Sprint Auto Parts Monster Slam is smashing into the Adelaide Showground on February 11th 2017 for one night only.
The four-wheeled Monsters are set to create absolute carnage in this massive show when The Americans come to take on our Aussies. Huge Air, Head to head Races and Explosive Freestyle competition are the key elements at […]

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Accessible Beach Day | Henley Beach | 4 Feb 2017

[ February 4, 2017; ]
Accessible Beach Day
Accessible Beaches Australia and partner Push Mobility are pleased to announce the first accessible beach event in South Australia!
Accessible Beaches Australia will be rolling out the Mobi-Mat, the Lasher Sport BT Beach Wheelchair (self-propelled) and the Mobi-Chair Floating Wheelchair for everyone to come and try!

No booking required to use the matting – but do book your […]

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Fleurieu Film Festival | FREE Outdoor Screening of ‘The Boys are Back’ | McLaren Vale | 10 Feb 2017

[ February 10, 2017; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
The Fleurieu Film Festival is presenting a FREE outdoor screening of ‘The Boys are Back’.
‘The Boys are Back’ was filmed in our very own South Australia and directed by Australian director, Scott Hicks starring Clive Owen. The event will be opened by the City of Onkaparinga Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg and Eric Thompson, the FLEURIEU FILM […]

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Lightsview Community Fair | 5 Feb 2017

[ February 5, 2017; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Lightsview Community Fair.
Held on Sunday 5 February 2017  from 1 pm – 6 pm there will be a a range of food, entertainment, stall holders and information for guests to enjoy.
For the kids, a selection of thrilling rides will also be available free of charge. The event is a wonderful way to meet your neighbours […]

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Let’s Get Trickier | Mike Wilkop | 17 Feb – 5 Mar 2017

[ February 17, 2017 to February 19, 2017. February 21, 2017 to February 26, 2017. February 28, 2017 to March 5, 2017. ]
Let’s Get Trickier – Mike Wilkop
After sellout shows in 2016, local magician Michael Wilkop (aka Mickster the Trickster) returns to the Adelaide Fringe with a family friendly show.
Michael is back trickier & cheekier than ever with his explosive new show “Let’s Get Trickier” at the Speakeasy, Gluttony.

The show offers an hour of elite trickery, mind-blowing, mind […]

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Around the Campfire | Port Adelaide | 12 Feb 2017

[ February 12, 2017; 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Around the Campfire
Around the Campfire in Adelaide 2017 supported by Dulux and Alberton Pharmacy will feature two of Australia’s hottest indigenous talents Electric Fields and Scott Darlow on a Sunday afternoon in Port Adelaide.
It will be a day where Australia can come together Around the Campfire to celebrate and embrace reconciliation and Indigenous art and […]

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Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures | 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2017

[ January 25, 2017 to February 5, 2017. ]
Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures
2017 Brighton Jetty Classic Sculpture Exhibition
The Brighton Jetty Classic Sculpture Exhibition is an annual event with sculptures exhibited both indoors and outdoors including a ‘sculpture walk’ along the Esplanade at Brighton, South Australia. The Exhibition concludes on Sunday 5 February, the day of the Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic Swimming Event and […]

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Mt Barker Outdoor Cinema | Dec 2016 – Mar 2017

[ December 28, 2016 to March 25, 2017. December 28, 2016 to March 25, 2017. December 28, 2016 to March 25, 2017. March 10, 2017; 8:00 pm; March 17, 2017; 8:00 pm; March 24, 2017; 8:00 pm; ]
Mt Barker Outdoor Cinema – fresher than ever!
Bring a picnic rug, beanbag or a deck chair and enjoy the fresh air and tranquillity of cinema on the lawns of Auchendarroch House at Mt Barker this summer.
When you think of the Adelaide Hills you think of everything fresh: fresh coffee, fresh produce, fresh green grass, fresh […]

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Outdoor Cinema | Playford Alive | Jan & Feb 2017

[ January 20, 2017; 8:30 pm; February 3, 2017; 8:30 pm; February 17, 2017; 8:30 pm; ]

Enjoy the summer vibes of Playford’s Free Outdoor Cinema Series!
Be a part of the thriving mammal metropolis of Zootopia at the free Outdoor Cinema Series on Friday 3 February from 8.30pm at the Playford Alive Town Park. The series kicks off with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows on Friday 20 January from 8.30pm […]

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Summer Sundays at Beaumont House | 15 Jan, 19 Feb & 19 Mar 2017

[ January 15, 2017; 12:00 pm; February 19, 2017; 12:00 pm; March 19, 2017; 12:00 pm; ]
Enjoy a wonderful summer’s day in a beautiful garden with your family and friends. 
Experience Summer Sundays at Beaumont House. Enjoy live music, food, entertainment and wine on the shady lawns of Beaumont House, treat yourself to a Devonshire tea on the veranda and browse the exclusive market and vintage stalls. This event is running on […]

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FREE Entry for Kids to Curious Beasts: Animal Prints from Dürer to Goya | South Australian Museum | Jan – 5 Feb 2017

[ October 21, 2016 to February 5, 2017. ]
Looking for things to do these school holidays? The South Australian Museum are offering FREE entry for kids (under 5 years old) to their current exhibition Curious Beasts: Animal Prints from Dürer to Goya during the January holidays.
This is your last chance to see the beautiful and bizarre collection before it’s packed up and sent […]

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Dinosaurs Alive! at Adelaide Zoo | Review

[ December 26, 2016 to February 5, 2017. ]
Editor’s Note: Due to popular demand Dinosaurs Alive! was extended until 5 February 2017.
These summer holidays you can travel back in time to see dinosaurs roaming around Adelaide Zoo. If like us you saw the dinosaurs last time they visited three years ago, you might be interested in whether they are the same or not. While […]

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Blue Light Splash Bash at Waterworld | 10 to 17 Yrs | 24 Feb 2017

[ February 24, 2017; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Calling all 10-17 year olds! The Blue Light Splash Bash is heading to Waterworld for one night only!
Bring your friends and come to this event featuring a DJ, unlimited waterslides, games and prizes. Cafe facilities available.

This event is hosted in conjunction with South Australia Police and is a lock in event.

Tickets: $8 (pre-sold) | $10 […]

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Gospolation | Adelaide Fringe 2017 | 22-26 Feb 2017

[ February 22, 2017 to February 23, 2017. February 26, 2017 to February 28, 2017. ]
Gospo Collective will push new vocal boundaries at the 2017 Adelaide Fringe Festival with the national premiere of Charmaine Jones-Devasagayam’s Gospolation.
As a renowned educator and performer, Gospo Collective Music Director Charmaine is known for merging secular and sacred music to rock in order to connect audiences from all walks of life. Gospolation will delight with […]

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City of West Torrens Summer Festival & Little Day Out | Jan & Feb 2017

[ January 7, 2017; 5:00 pm; January 13, 2017; 10:00 am; January 14, 2017; 5:00 pm; January 16, 2017; 2:00 pm; January 19, 2017; 10:00 am; January 20, 2017; 5:00 pm; January 21, 2017; 5:00 pm; January 24, 2017; 10:00 am; January 28, 2017; 5:00 pm; February 4, 2017; 7:00 pm; February 11, 2017; 5:00 pm; ]
The City of West Torrens has held an annual series of free community events in the West Torrens Memorial Gardens since 2008. Originally called Music in the Park, the event is now known as the City’s Summer Festival.
Summer Festival’s program of live music and outdoor cinema caters to a variety of tastes. Bring your own […]

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Dinosaurs Alive! | Adelaide Zoo | 26 Dec 2016 – 5 Feb 2017

[ December 26, 2016 to February 5, 2017. ]
Dinosaurs Alive! at Adelaide Zoo. Extended until Sunday 5 February 2017!
Come and see them before they go extinct… again!
Back by popular demand, the dinosaurs will be roaring into the zoo. Dinosaurs Alive will give budding paleontologists the opportunity to walk alongside seven life-size and life-like roaring, snarling and moving animatronic dinosaurs.
It’s an event 65 million years […]

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RAA Members Save on Family Fun! | Find out how you can save on family entertainment

[ January 13, 2017 7:00 pm to April 30, 2017 7:00 pm. ]
Did you know RAA members can save on fun family activities?
RAA has partnered with many local businesses to supply discounts to their members. Check out their entertainment category – it is jam packed full of fun family activities, like bowling, movies, concerts and more.

If you’re stuck for ideas this holiday season, RAA can help.
RAA members […]

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BeachFront Twilight Markets Seacliff | Dec 2016 & Jan 2017

[ December 9, 2016; 5:30 pm; January 13, 2017; 5:30 pm; February 10, 2017; 5:30 pm; ]
The Beachfront Twilight Markets return to Angus Neill Reserve, Seacliff this summer.
Cool off by the foreshore and watch the sun setting over the ocean as you take in the great food, kids activities and live entertainment at these twilight markets. Featuring Lollipop market stalls showcasing unique, high quality boutique handmade products .Food trucks will also be on […]

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Cleland Wildlife Park Night Walks | Nov 2016 – April 2017

[ November 25, 2016; December 2, 2016; December 9, 2016; January 13, 2017; January 27, 2017; February 10, 2017; February 24, 2017; March 10, 2017; March 24, 2017; April 7, 2017; April 28, 2017; ]
Cleland Night Walks
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!  
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the […]

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The Big Wedgie – The Tallest Freestanding Inflatable Waterslide in the World! | 16 Dec 16 to 5 Feb 17

[ December 16, 2016 10:00 am to December 27, 2016 10:00 am. December 30, 2016 10:00 am to February 5, 2017 10:00 am. ]
This summer there’s a really good reason to get a wedgie…..
The Big Wedgie, the tallest freestanding inflatable waterslide in the world is returning to Glenelg.
THE BIG WEDGIE
At a whopping 18.2 metres tall and 82 metres long, The Big Wedgie is not for the faint hearted and is definitely a thrill ride.

With a 55 degree drop, […]

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Adelaide Night Market | Foody & Crafty Market on North Terrace | Oct 16 to Mar 17

[ October 30, 2016; 4:00 pm; November 27, 2016; 4:00 pm; December 11, 2016; 4:00 pm; January 29, 2017; 4:00 pm; February 26, 2017; 4:00 pm; March 26, 2017; 4:00 pm; ]
Adelaide Night Market Returns for Season 5!
30 Oct, 27 Nov, 11 Dec 2016  |  29 Jan, 26 Feb & 26 Mar 2017
Adelaide Night Market is a foodie and crafty market! The market is held once a month during daylight savings and usually it is on the last Sunday of the month from October to March […]

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Campbelltown Moonlight Markets | 2016/2017

[ November 4, 2016; 6:00 pm; December 2, 2016; 6:00 pm; February 3, 2017; 6:00 pm; March 3, 2017; 6:00 pm; ]
The Campbelltown Moonlight Market season kicks off Friday Nov 4, 6pm to 10pm.
Enjoy the atmosphere of the Campbelltown Moonlight Markets at Thorndon Park as you peruse the creations of over 100 stallholders pedalling their wares. Treat yourself to food from the super cool foodies from the Campbelltown Food Trail. Plus there will be live entertainment […]

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