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Adelaide Town Hall | Public Open Day | 8 Oct 2017

[ October 8, 2017; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Adelaide Town Hall Open Day
Adelaide Town Hall is swinging open the doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look. 
Join in for a day filled with fun and unique experiences for all ages!

Explore rooms never-before opened to public
Relive the Beatles 1964 visit with ‘Come Together – A Beatles Tribute’
Experience the magic of the Tower Bellringers
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Spring 2017 School Holiday Adelaide

Spring School Holiday Guide | Best Activities & Ideas for October Holidays Adelaide | Oct 2017

[ September 30, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]  
Spring Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the October School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on […]

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SpringFest featuring Nature Play SA | Flinders University | 14 Oct 2017

[ October 14, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Explore, play and discover Flinders at SpringFest featuring Nature Play SA
Get your hands dirty this spring and dig around Flinders Uni campus from 10am-3pm on Saturday 14 October 2017. Flinders University and Nature Play SA have cultivated a vast garden of exciting FREE outdoor and interactive activities for the whole family this school holidays.
Located in […]

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The Nature Play Festival | Adelaide School Holidays | 1-15 Oct 2017

[ October 1, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
The Nature Play Festival is an annual Festival for children and their families which celebrates and encourages play outdoors in nature.
The Festival is coordinated by Nature Play SA in collaboration with more than 30 wonderful event host organisations including local and state government, not-for-profits, playgroups, education sites, nature clubs, Friends Groups, libraries and more!

Through the Festival, […]

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Light the Night | Victoria Square | 6 Oct 2017

[ October 6, 2017; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Light the Night in Adelaide hosted by the Leukaemia Foundation
Today another 35 Australians will be told they have blood cancer. In this darkest moment, they are not alone. By raising money and carrying a lantern at a Leukaemia Foundation Light the Night event you can light the way for them.
Together we can provide support and […]

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Woodhouse Activity Centre 60th Birthday Celebration Open Day | 15 Oct 2017

[ October 15, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Woodhouse Activity Centre 60th Birthday Celebration Open Day
Help Scouts SA celebrate 60 years of Woodhouse Activity Centre by attending their Open Day on Sunday 15 October 2017
A gold coin donation will give visitors access to a day out limited only by one’s imagination and resilience at the Woodhouse Activity Centre 60th Anniversary Open Day.

Since 1957, […]

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Stirling Laneways Market | Sep 2017 – Apr 2018

[ September 24, 2017; October 22, 2017; November 26, 2017; December 17, 2017; January 28, 2018; February 25, 2018; March 25, 2018; April 22, 2018; ]
Stirling Laneways Market 2017/18 Season
Stirling Laneways in the Adelaide Hills is ‘more than a market’ – it’s a celebration of life and brings a fresh burst of colour to the picturesque streetscape,  coinciding with the monthly markets.

Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets of Stirling to discover a convergence of artists and entertainers, pop-up […]

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Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway – End of an Era for Adelaide Hills Farming Property | Closing 15 Oct 2017

[ October 12, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
End of an era for Adelaide Hills farming property Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway
The end of the October 2017 School Holidays will also mark an end to popular Adelaide Hills tourist attraction, Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway.

Platform 1, owned and operated by Glenn and Karen Liebelt of Littlehampton, has been “train lovers heaven” for families […]

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Kite Making in Meadows | School Holiday Activity | 6 Oct 2017

[ October 6, 2017; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]

 
School holiday kite making session with ‘Free as a Bird Kites’
Head along to the Meadows Memorial Hall in the Adelaide Hills on Friday October 6th for the school holiday kite making session with ‘Free as a Bird Kites’.

Each child can use their creativity to make and design their own kite to take home with them […]

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Adelaide Gaol’s Trick or Treat Trail | 29 Oct 2017

[ October 29, 2017; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Adelaide Gaol Kids’ Trick or Treat Trail for Halloween
Ghosts and goblins, spooks galore and scary witches at your door…….There will be food, drink and witch’s brew, now all they need is you!
Join the Adelaide Gaol’s annual Trick or Treat Trail on Sunday 29 October!  Within the spooky walls of the Old Gaol there will be […]

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Mickster the Trickster | Mitcham Cultural Village | 7 Oct 2017

[ October 7, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Win a Family Pass to Mickster the Trickster presents ‘Einstein the Magic Bookworm’
Mickster the Trickster, SA’s coolest magician, presents his new family magic show Einstein the Magic Bookworm. After performing at over 200 venues across SA, he has truly mastered the recipe for keeping the kids (and adults) excited, laughing and mesmerised from start to […]

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Woodend Spring Market | Sheidow Park | 29 Oct 2017

[ October 29, 2017; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Enjoy a morning of family fun at the Woodend Spring Market
Go along on Sunday October 29th for a browse and support this local community event.  Held at Woodend Primary School in Sheidow Park, the spring market will have a range of different stall holders offering everything from arts and crafts to home and garden produce. […]

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Are You Bug Curious? | Family Friendly Bug Eating Expo | 2 Oct 2017

[ October 2, 2017; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Entomophagy ˌɛntəˈmɒfədʒi/ – the practice of eating insects for food.
Insects are eaten in 80% of the world’s countries.  If you’re bug curious why not head along to this public entomophagy expo to find out why the rest of the world is “bugging out” for bugs!

Beyond being a regular game show prop, bugs should be a serious […]

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School Holiday Events | YMCA Holdfast Bay Community Centre | Oct 2017

[ October 6, 2017; October 10, 2017; October 13, 2017; October 31, 2017; ]
YMCA Holdfast Bay Community Centre
These school holidays YMCA Holdfast Bay Community Centre has plenty of activities to keep the kids and families occupied. Go and have a fun day out at the movies, play games, sport, craft and much more.
 

Family Fun Day | Ages 5 – 12

Friday 6 October 2017 | 11.30am – 4pm

This will be a fun […]

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Festival of Now | Light Square | 13 Oct 2017

[ October 13, 2017; 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Festival Of Now
Australia’s only festival that celebrates Mental Health Week – the Festival of Now – will be held in Light Square.
In its fifth year this event brings together the mental health community showcasing the creativity used in the healing journey while breaking down the stigma that still surrounds mental illness.
With stalls promoting arts in […]

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The Ongals Babbling Comedy | OzAsia Festival 7-8 Oct 2017

[ October 7, 2017 4:00 pm to October 8, 2017 4:00 pm. ]  
The Ongals: Babbling Comedy – OzAsia Festival
A smash hit on the international comedy circuit and a favourite for families, this ingenious new comedy performance for children mashes together mime, magic, clowning and music.
Laugh along with The Ongals as they transform seemingly predictable every-day objects into a topsy-turvy beat-box of babbling hilarity.
Everything and nothing will make […]

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Spring Fair and Produce Market | Houghton | 21 Oct 2017

[ October 21, 2017; 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Bring the family to Houghton Oval and enjoy a pleasant morning in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.
Sample some local produce, listen to local music and get to know local businesses in the Adelaide Hills at the Houghton Oval Spring Fair and Produce Market.  Great fun for the whole family, there will be plenty of fun activities […]

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Lions Community Family Fun Day | Torrensville | 8 Oct 2017

[ October 8, 2017; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Lions International is celebrating 100 years of service in the community.
On Sunday 8 October 2017 head down to Kings Reserve in Torrensville to celebrate the Lions work in your community.
There will be Lions project displays, MFS fire brigade and Latitude will be there with lots of games, mini competitions and prizes.  Food and drinks […]

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Make It Mine Market | Henley Square | Starts 24 Sep 2017

[ September 24, 2017; October 29, 2017; November 26, 2017; ]
Make It Mine Market at the Henley Square Pavillion featuring Arts, Crafts and Fashion!
The Make It Mine Market will be on the last Sunday of every month commencing on Sunday 24th September 2017.  Held in the Henley Square Precinct, the market will support local and small businesses.  Stalls will be set up in the Henley […]

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45 Minute Art Classes for Outdoorsy Kids | The Beach Studio | Oct 2017

[ October 7, 2017; 10:00 am; October 14, 2017; 10:00 am; October 21, 2017; 10:00 am; October 28, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
The Beach Studio is a fun pop-up outdoor art class developed specifically for creative outdoorsy kids.
The 45-minute sessions adopt a step-by-step style approach to painting an original, artist-inspired masterpiece. Whilst parents sit back and relax, each child learns the steps to creating a copy of a famous artist’s work as well as learning a little […]

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Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band Having Fun Tour | 21 – 22 Oct 2017

[ October 21, 2017; 10:00 am; October 22, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
Lah-Lah is coming to town!
The stars of ABC KIDS are coming to you. Help them SHARE the news! Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band is coming to Golden Grove Arts Centre Saturday 21st October and Norwood Concert Hall Sunday 22nd October with a brand-new show HAVING FUN! Sing, dance and join Australia’s leaders in early childhood music education […]

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Athelstone School Twilight Fete | 27 Oct 2017

[ October 27, 2017; 4:00 pm; ]
Athelstone School Twilight Fete
The biennial Athelstone School Twilight Fete is on again this year and it is set to be bigger, better, and more fun than ever!
The school community will be celebrated, as well as all the wonderful achievements of the students.
There’s going to be a range of amusements, entertainment, raffle, stalls, and food to […]

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West End Redbacks | JLT Sheffield Shield Cricket Games 2017/18

[ October 27, 2017 to October 30, 2017. November 23, 2017 to November 26, 2017. February 8, 2018 to February 11, 2018. February 25, 2018 to February 28, 2018. March 14, 2018 to March 17, 2018. ]
The West End Redbacks will open their 2017-18 Sheffield Shield season by hosting New South Wales in a day-night game at Adelaide Oval.
The South Australian Men’s Cricket Team, the West End Redbacks, have played in the past two Shield finals and will be looking to go one step further in the 2017/18 season.  The team […]

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Halloween on King William | 28 Oct 2017

[ October 28, 2017; 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. ]
Halloween on King William
Halloween is coming back to King William Road!
Dress up the kids in their spookiest (or cutest) outfit and take to King William Road to trick or treat among the districts shops, restaurants and cafes. Go and enjoy the free Halloween Bloomsbury Street Party between 10am-2pm! It’s fun filled with local entertainment and activities […]

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Holden Dream Cruise | Elizabeth | 15 Oct 2017

[ October 15, 2017; ]
To show appreciation for the wonderful Holden community, Holden are hosting the Holden Dream Cruise on Sunday 15th October 2017.
For seven decades, Holden manufacturing has been an iconic part of Australian life. They are proud of their heritage and excited for the future.

Starting in Elizabeth City Centre, a giant street parade of Australian-made Holden cars […]

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Monster Mash Halloween Bash | Ingle Farm | 27 Oct 2017

[ October 27, 2017; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ]
Monster Mash Halloween Bash
First Senses is hosting their very first Halloween Party on Friday October 27.

It’s all about Sensory Play. They will have music, dancing, parachute games, nursery rhymes and much more. This event is suitable for children aged 0-8 years and will be held at Ingle Farm Recreation Centre.

The cost is $15 for one adult and […]

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SA League | Skate Park League | Blackwood Skate Park | 28 Oct 2017

[ October 28, 2017; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
SA League at Blackwood Skate Park
The Skate Park Leagues are community based grassed-roots events focused on embracing skate park culture and bringing the community together. Go down to Blackwood Skate Park on Saturday the 28 October 2017 and compete in skate, scooter, or BMX. There are free giveaways and prizes to be won!
Registrations:
Registrations are now […]

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MTBA Gravity Enduro National Championships | Fox Creek | 21-22 Oct 2017

[ October 21, 2017 to October 22, 2017. ]
2017 Gravity Enduro National Championships
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Government of South Australia, Office of Recreation and Sport; National Parks South Australia; Inside Line MTB Club & Gravity Enduro South Australia present the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Championships.
See the best downhill mountain bikers in Australia complete five stages on previously unraced trails at the […]

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Spring Carnival featuring Magic Mike the Magician | Stamford Grand Adelaide | 12 Oct 2017

[ October 12, 2017; ]
Spring Carnival featuring Magic Mike the Magician
Stamford Grand Adelaide’s Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a Spring Carnival in this family friendly event featuring a magic show by Adelaide’s most famous kids party magician Magic Mike!

There will be a disco, dancing, food, games and fun! Kids will enjoy a menu including mini sandwiches, mini pizzas, […]

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Once Upon A Time Royal Princess Ball II | Port Adelaide | 4 Oct 2017

[ October 4, 2017; 10:30 am; ]
Dust off the tiara, slip into your glass slippers and get your little Princess (or Prince) ready for the Once Upon A Time Royal Princess Ball II.
Children will discover a whole new world, a dazzling place where they’ll meet their favourite princesses: Cinderella, Snow White, the Mermaid Princess, the Arabian Princess, The Snow Sisters, Rapunzel, […]

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