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Touch a Truck | Mitchell Park | 6 Oct 2023

[ October 6, 2023; ]
Touch a Truck is a FREE school holiday adventure that will be truckloads of fun!
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a digger? Or maybe you’re curious about the secrets hidden inside a police car? The answers are just a touch away!

Get behind the wheel, touch the controls, and meet the staff from organisations that […]

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Along the River | Felixstow | 8 Oct 2023

[ October 8, 2023; ]
Connect, discover and engage with nature at Along the River, with Nature Play SA.
The event is set within Felixstow Reserve, surrounded by majestic river gums, native flora and abundant bird life, wetlands and walking tracks to explore. Activities are all free and include sunflower bee bombs, bee hotels and tours of the river. 

Take a walk […]

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Light for the Bight | Semaphore | 14 Oct 2023

[ October 14, 2023; ]
Light for the Bight is a free, family friendly, celebration of the incredible Nullarbor and Great Australian Bight brought alive through story by lantern-light at sunset.
Go along to Semaphore Foreshore, wait for the sun to set and then watch the magnificent lanterns commence their spectacular parade from the jetty to the reserve and then on […]

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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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Hiccup! | Windmill Theatre Co | 30 Sep – 7 Oct 2023

[ September 30, 2023; October 4, 2023 to October 7, 2023. ]
Windmill Theatre Company’s production of Hiccup!
Hiccup is a hilarious rocking musical extravaganza about working together, finding friendship and how to, once and for all, stop the hiccups.
It’s a perfect, balmy night in the outback. A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an emu with a penchant for creating wild inventions, awake to discover that a […]

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Trucks On Tour | Free Family Event | Morphett Vale | 6 Oct 2023

[ October 6, 2023; ]
Trucks on Tour at Wilfred Taylor Reserve
Get up close with your favourite council and emergency services vehicles during the October school holidays.
Trucks on Tour is a free community event hosted by the City of Onkaparinga. Designed to immerse children and their families in the workings of council’s trucks and vehicles whilst capturing their imagination as […]

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Explore Bat World | Adelaide Botanic Park | 6, 7, 13 & 14 Oct 2023

[ October 6, 2023 to October 7, 2023. October 13, 2023 to October 14, 2023. ]
Walk with the Fauna Rescue of SA Talking Batty Education Team as they explore the incredible world of bats.
Grey-headed Flying-foxes have only been in Adelaide since 2010 so there is much for the public to learn about this vitally important keystone species. The organisers are experienced Flying-fox carers, rescuers, rehabilitators and educators within Fauna Rescue […]

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Adelaide Film Festival | 18-29 Oct 2023

[ October 18, 2023 to October 29, 2023. ]
Adelaide Film Festival is back with local and international film premieres, visual art, parties, forums and experiences happening across Adelaide this October.
Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) is South Australia’s premier screen event and one of Australia’s leading film festivals. It’s a celebration of courageous cinema where filmmakers and audiences come together for two weeks of local and […]

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Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival | Nuriootpa | 5 Oct 2023

[ October 5, 2023; ]
Explore the beautiful environment and connect with nature at the free Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival, suitable for children 0 – 10 years.
Go for a scavenger hunt, explore the nature trail and different kinds of labyrinths or even create your own. Have a play in the newly expanded Nature Play Area or get dirty in […]

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Moon Lantern Trail

Moon Lantern Trail | OzAsia Festival | 19-22 Oct 2023

[ October 19, 2023 to October 22, 2023. ]
Moon Lantern Trail 2023
The Moon Lantern Trail is a free, colourful, family friendly outdoor event featuring spectacular giant lanterns, roving performances and live music. This OzAsia Festival family favourite event returns for its third year to Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat from 19 – 22 October 2023.
The Moon Lantern Trail is an exciting celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival […]

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Lucky Dumpling Market - OzAsia Festival

Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival | Elder Park Adelaide | 19 Oct – 5 Nov 2023

[ October 19, 2023 to October 22, 2023. October 24, 2023 to October 29, 2023. October 31, 2023; ]
Lucky Dumpling Market 2023 in Adelaide’s Elder Park 
The Lucky Dumpling Market returns to Adelaide’s Elder Park as part of OzAsia Festival 2023. This popular spring festival hub is back, with delicious food, free entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Indulge your senses at OzAsia Festival’s Lucky Dumpling Market with the sights, sounds, tastes and […]

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Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo | Adelaide | 7 & 8 Oct 2023

[ October 7, 2023 to October 8, 2023. ]
Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo
The 2023 Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the first weekend in October at the Torrens Parade Ground. 
This year, there will be over 25 local and and interstate dealers buying, selling, and providing valuations. The Royal Australian Mint will also be in attendance. The event will be […]

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Art & Nature | Marine Discovery Centre | 5 & 6 Oct 2023

[ October 5, 2023 to October 6, 2023. ]
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of marine-based interactive fun, art and craft activites and a beach marine trail on Henley Beach.
During the session, children will have access to a variety of interactive discovery stations including Kaurna learning, sea aquariums, virtual reality headsets, hands-on games, and nature and recycled craft […]

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OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events | 19 Oct – 5 Nov 2023

[ October 19, 2023 to November 5, 2023. ]
OzAsia Festival 2023
OzAsia Festival returns with a jam-packed program with something for the whole family! For three weeks in October and November, OzAsia Festival brings the Adelaide Riverbank Precinct to life with music, dance, theatre, food, and fun.
With both free and ticketed events, food markets, art exhibitions and interactive, family-friendly experiences, OzAsia Festival is the biggest […]

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Muddy Hands Festival | Golden Grove | 6 Oct 2023

[ October 6, 2023; ]
Muddy Hands Festival
Get ready for muddy fun on Friday 6 October 2023 at Muddy Hands Festival!  Roll around in the mud, make potions and seed bombs, build a cubby, become a next generation pollinator and immerse yourself in everything the great outdoors has to offer.
Other children’s entertainment and educational stalls will be on site as […]

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Behind Closed Doors | National Railway Museum | 7 & 8 Oct 2023

[ October 7, 2023 to October 8, 2023. ]
Behind Closed Doors and more at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide.
This October school holiday event includes trains rides behind steam engine BUB plus exhibits of carriages will be open including the Jumbos and the Dynamometer Car, as well as Woodville Cabin. Pop-up stalls will include Fitch Pavilion secondhand books and bric-a-brac. 

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Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair | Woodville | 2 Oct 2023

[ October 2, 2023; ]
Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair 2023
The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair returns to showcase a brilliant range of comics, toys, LEGO® and other pop culture items. 
Held on the long weekend in October, there are also tons of other great things to do at the fair including video games, pop vinyls and books as well as […]

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Burra Show | 7 Oct 2023

[ October 7, 2023; ]
The Burra Show is an annual event which happens on the 2nd weekend of October every year.  In 2023 there will be sideshows, rides and amusements, plus a fireworks display.
There will be a variety of trade sites, exhibitions, food and entertainment throughout the day and night.   They will have a spectacular fireworks display and a […]

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Kapunda and Light Agricultural Show | 28 Oct 2023

[ October 28, 2023; ]
166th Kapunda & Light Agricultural Show
The Kapunda & Light Agricultural Show is on again in 2023 on the last weekend in October.
It will be a fun filled day of competitions, entertainment and tasty treats for the whole family.  There is plenty to do for all ages including entertainment such as rides and musicians, stalls, displays […]

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Tinkerbell & the Dream Fairies | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 30 Sep – 15 Oct 2023

[ September 30, 2023 to October 1, 2023. October 3, 2023 to October 8, 2023. October 10, 2023 to October 15, 2023. ]
Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies – Adventure to Bubble Land
Join the Magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure at Adelaide Botanic Garden.
In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Together, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet […]

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Bay to Birdwood | 22 Oct 2023

[ October 22, 2023; ]
One of the world’s great historic motoring events held here in Adelaide.
The iconic Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.
Thousands of spectators line the 67 kilometre route to view the passing parade of historic motoring from […]

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WellFest Adelaide | 6-8 Oct 2023

[ October 6, 2023 to October 8, 2023. ]
WellFest Adelaide
Experience wellbeing in all shapes and sizes throughout the city of Adelaide.
WellFest Adelaide is a citywide 3-day wellbeing festival kicking off from Friday 6 – Sunday 8 October 2023 with an impressive line-up of mindful and wellbeing experiences. These carefully curated events and experiences are associated with fitness, nutrition, self-care, sleep, mindfulness and connection.
Family […]

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Meadows Country Fair | 15 Oct 2023

[ October 15, 2023; ]
The Meadows Country Fair is regarded as one of the best events of its kind in the Adelaide Hills and this year’s fair aims to be bigger and better than ever.
The Meadows Country Fair will include amusement rides, children’s races, quality market stalls, Farmers Alley, live entertainment, field day, animal expo, special guest speakers, demonstrations, […]

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Fairytale Trail with a Princess | Carrick Hill Castle | 10 Oct 2023

[ October 10, 2023; ]
Fairytale Trail with a Princess at Carrick Hill
Enter a world where fairytales come to life as Once Upon A Princess cordially invites you to Fairytale Trail With A Princess at gorgeous Carrick Hill Castle located in the leafy suburb of Springfield.
Hosted at a grand old castle estate perched high on a hill overlooking the kingdom […]

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NAB AFLW 2023 Season | Adelaide & Port Adelaide Home Games

[ September 2, 2023; September 9, 2023; September 16, 2023; September 23, 2023; October 1, 2023; October 7, 2023; October 13, 2023; October 21, 2023; October 29, 2023; ]
NAB AFLW 2023 Season 8 Fixture – SA Home Games
After protracted Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between the AFL and the AFLPA, the two bodies have finalised details of a 10-round AFLW home and away season with four weeks of finals, the same length as season seven in 2022.

The season will begin Friday 1 September, during […]

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TPS South Australia – 2023/24 Webex Players Series | Willunga | 19-22 Oct 2023

[ October 19, 2023 to October 22, 2023. ]
Another new Golf event heading to SA 
South Australia is set to host its first professional mixed golf tournament in October with TPS South Australia taking place at the picturesque Willunga Golf Club in McLaren Vale.
As the first event in the 2023-24 Webex Player Series, PGA, WPGA, elite amateurs and All Abilities golfers will flock to […]

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Fox Australian Supercross | Adelaide | 7 Oct 2023

[ October 7, 2023; ]
Fox Australian Supercross Championship 2023 – Round 1
Chad Reed and International supercross superstars are returning to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
For the first time in 20 year’s the Fox Australian Supercross Championship is heading back indoors in Adelaide this October.

With AMA Supercross Champion Chad Reed joining them to kick off the first round of the series […]

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Gathered Design Market at The Market Shed on Holland St

[ October 14, 2023 to October 15, 2023. ]
Gathered Design Market at The Market Shed on Holland
If you love supporting local SA designers, artisans + small businesses, Gathered Design Market is for you.
A new venue has been announced for the future of Gathered Design Market with the Spring Design Market to be held at The Market Shed on Holland Street in the city […]

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Flying Colours | FREE Workshop for Kids/Teens who Stutter | 15 Oct 2023

[ October 15, 2023; ]
Flying Colours – SAY:AU
Flying Colours is a free creative workshop for kids and teens who stutter.
Facilitated by SAY:AU and artist Rebecca Prince, kids and teens can enjoy art, games and meeting other kids who stutter at the location in the Adelaide Hills. This event is a completely free creative workshop sponsored by SAY:AU (The Stuttering […]

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Disney Princess – The Concert | Adelaide | 15 Oct 2023

[ October 15, 2023; ]
Disney Princess – The Concert 
For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, these beloved songs come to life on stage.
The leading ladies are Steffanie Leigh (Mary Poppins, War Paint), Isabelle McCalla (Aladdin, The Prom), Storm Lever (Six, The Donna Summer Musical) and […]

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