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Mary Poppins is coming to Adelaide! Something magic is about to begin…
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s supercalifragilistic new production of Mary Poppins flies into Adelaide Festival Centre in July 2023 for a strictly limited season, complete with its dazzling stars; Stefanie Jones as Mary Poppins and Jack Chambers as Bert. 
Adapted from the beloved stories by PL Travers and the original […]

[ July 8, 2023; ]
Mickey D’s Stand-up Comedy Show for Everyone
Kids: bring your grown-ups this July school holidays! Grown-ups: relax – you’ll have a proper laugh too, promise.
Four-time Adelaide Fringe award winner, parent, Guinness world record holder and professional idiot Mickey D welcomes everyone to this inclusive, all-ages daytime comedy treat.

Mickey D’s Stand-up Comedy Show for Everyone! is part […]

West Beach Adventure is Australia’s most iconic aerial adventure park.
There are aerial adventures, obstacles and fun for all ages, plus amazing views over the coastline. 
Mega Climb – Australia’s largest challenge course boasting over 80 aerial obstacles, ranging from heights of 5 to 25 meters. The MegaClimb is a truly stimulating experience giving guests of all abilities the opportunity to […]

[ July 11, 2023 to July 16, 2023. ]     
Suitcase Circus
Suitcase Circus is a magical and thrilling circus show for all ages featuring some of Australia’s finest, award-winning circus performers – and it’s coming to Adelaide this July school holidays!

There are acrobats, agile and athletic, defying gravity as they tumble and roll and create human towers on each other’s shoulders.
There are aerialists, […]

[ September 2, 2023; ]
ROCKET MAN: Elton John Orchestrated at the Adelaide Festival Theatre
“ROCKET MAN: Elton John Orchestrated” featuring the timeless hits from one of music’s most respected artists will make its world debut at the Adelaide Festival Theatre. 
With dozens of musicians on stage including a 9-piece killer band and backed by the renowned Southern Cross Symphony, this special […]

Concept plans revealed for a seaside pool at Hallett Cove
The City of Marion released concept designs in June 2023 for an unfunded proposal for a seaside pool at Hallett Cove – for both a 50m option and a 25m option – at a cost of $10.3 million and $9 million respectively.
Council will also ask the […]

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Disney Magic at Sea cruise finally coming to Australia!
Disney Cruise Line is coming to Australia for the very first time with limited-time sailings to begin in October 2023 until February 2024 – PLUS new 2024/2025 sailing dates have been announced.
For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line is sailing Down Under with 2, […]

[ September 23, 2023; ]
Dirty Dancing in Concert – the classic film’s first ever film-to-concert experience.
Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-sized cinema screen with a live band and singers performing the iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring an enchanting and unique experience to […]

[ July 13, 2023 to July 16, 2023. ]
101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People
Title says it all! (evil laugh). Don’t worry, Matty will also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well.
Multi-award-winning kids comedian Matty Grey returns with his new show to Glenelg Winter Arts Festival during the July school holidays. 

Laugh your guts out of your […]

[ September 13, 2023 to September 16, 2023. ]
Roald Dahl’s The Twits at the Dunstan Playhouse
Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits are ready to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, is there someone out there who […]

[ August 2, 2023; August 9, 2023; August 16, 2023; August 23, 2023; August 30, 2023; September 6, 2023; ]
Cooking with Oz Harvest – Nutritional Educational and Skills Training (NEST)
Suitable for ages 14 to 18, this 6-week cooking course includes easy and fun weekly module activities, practical cooking lessons on how to create cheap and healthy meals, and much more.
The program includes 6 sessions that include easy and fun weekly module activities, and a […]

[ July 13, 2023; July 15, 2023; ]
Sneaker Painting Workshop is an opportunity to design and paint your dream pair of Air Jordans or Nike dunks on a canvas that you can take home with you. 
Putting on a killer pair of kicks can instantly boost your mood. At this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to design and paint your dream pair of Air […]

[ June 17, 2023; ]
Winter in the Wirra “Let them play in the Mud”
Pack in the gumboots for this year’s winter in the wirra “let them play in the mud”, a free family community event on 17 June 2023. 
Gumboots, layers of warm clothing and even a wet weather suit are recommended for this winter event. Hopefully the Parnati – […]

WIN Tickets to Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage
Yikes the school holidays are coming! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing 2??!! Here’s an idea..! Take the whole family to ‘The Cat in the Hat’ for an experience they’ll never forget… The story has been around for over […]

[ July 17, 2023 to July 20, 2023. ]
Adventure Plus! At Mylor Adventure Camp.
Spend the day at Baptist Care SA’s Mylor Adventure Camp and experience the ultimate outdoor adventure. In the safe hands of their fully qualified team, children aged 7 to 15 can participate in adrenaline-fuelled activities and team-building challenges.

Adventures are more fun when shared with others. Children are encouraged to band […]

[ June 29, 2023 10:00 am to August 6, 2023 10:00 am. ]   
Resonate at Adelaide Botanic Garden this Winter.
Moment Factory – the visionaries behind sell-out phenomenon Light Cycles at Illuminate Adelaide 2021 and 2022 – return to Adelaide Botanic Garden with Resonate, a whole new immersive experience. 
The 2023 season of Resonate has been extended until 6 August 2023.
With six all-new installations along a brand-new night-time trail […]

[ June 10, 2023 to June 11, 2023. June 17, 2023 to June 18, 2023. June 24, 2023 to June 25, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_184174" align="alignnone" width="630"] Image credit: Create with Frankie[/caption]
Bio.R Planting Festival at Frahns Farm
The 2023 Bio·R Planting Festival will be held at Frahns Farm for the 8th consecutive year.
This year, the event is aiming to reconstruct another 20 hectares of wildlife habitat with 40,000 seedlings to be planted. The organisers need the community’s help to […]

[ June 12, 2023; June 18, 2023; June 24, 2023; July 8, 2023; July 23, 2023; July 30, 2023; August 19, 2023; August 26, 2023; ]
SANFL Super Matches
Footy fans and festival goers alike have plenty to cheer about this season thanks to a brand new gameday experience throughout the 2023 Hostplus SANFL League season.
In an exciting first for SANFL, one local footy game every weekend will be identified as a “SANFL SUPER MATCH” – presented in partnership with The Advertiser […]

[ July 16, 2023; ]  
Get ready for a musical adventure like no other with Whistle & Trick!
This dynamic duo loves to sing, dance, and play, all while entertaining families with their mischievous antics and infectious energy.
Alongside their talented 5-piece band and a couple of furry character friends, Whistle & Trick will take your children on a journey through […]

[ August 24, 2023; ]
We Don’t Have Time For This: The ‘Can We Not Evolve?’ Tour
The girls from the runaway hit podcast We Don’t Have Time For This are going on tour!
Join Gem and Revz (and some surprise guests) with an all-singing, all-dancing, “dilemon” filled evening celebrating motherhood, female friendship and what it means to be a woman. 

Grab your […]

[ July 8, 2023 to July 16, 2023. ]      
Fringe for Kids is back after a sellout Adelaide Fringe Season! 
Fringe For Kids Roadshow’ brings you the best acts for or by kids, performed by the most talented artists, right on your doorstep.
Consisting of multiple artforms; including circus, dance, drag, music, magic and comedy. No show is ever quite the same as the last!

Promising […]

[ June 11, 2023; ]
2023 Hostplus SANFL Women’s League Grand Final.
South Adelaide will take on Central District in the 2023 Hostplus SANFL Women’s League Grand Final on the June long weekend.
South Adelaide will contest a fourth Hostplus SANFLW League grand final after defeating Central District by 11 points in the second semi-final at Flinders University Stadium. Norwood won by […]

The Beachouse in Glenelg – Open Every Day During the School Holidays!
The Beachouse is the PERFECT destination for a fun family day out, with so many different attractions, they have something for everyone! 
And when they say fun for the whole family… they mean it!  Their attractions include:

3 fully enclosed, indoor HEATED waterslides (Two Body, One […]

[ July 1, 2023 to July 2, 2023. ]
District Outlet Centre – Opening in July 2023
Adelaide’s newest and only under-cover shopping outlet will open its doors to the public on 1 July 2023 offering big name brands at affordable prices.
The $50 million District Outlet Centre will be home to 55 local, national and international brands including New Balance, Cotton On Mega, Hype DC, […]

Jenny’s Bakery – an iconic Adelaide bakery
81 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood & 166 The Parade, Norwood
You know a good bakery when you see a constant line-up at the door on weekends. These are people in the know. Inside the doors of the character building is a spectacular and mouth-watering display of baked goods.
Jenny’s Bakery is renowned for it’s […]

Adelaide Festival Centre Turns 50
The iconic Adelaide Festival Centre – Australia’s first major arts centre – has celebrated turning 50 in style.
Review by Carla Caruso
Entering your fifth decade has never looked more fabulous. Think Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kylie … and now the Adelaide Festival Centre!
On Friday, 2 June 2023, the centre celebrated the big […]

[ August 17, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
Disney Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation is coming to Adelaide!
The Broadway and West End sensation is coming to Adelaide this August.
See Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don’t forget Tigger too!) in a beautifully crafted, critically acclaimed musical […]

[ June 17, 2023; ]
Skate Daze – Music, Skating & Art
On The Flip Side is excited to bring you Skate Daze, an energetic day of music, art, workshops and skating.  They are heading back to where it all started at Oaklands Recreation Plaza in Oaklands Park.

The skate park at Oaklands Recreation Plaza is popular with people of all age groups […]

Cats in the Museum – Only in Cinemas
A young cat named Vincent, in the company of Maurice the mouse, escapes from the flood in an old harpsichord, which is picked up by sailors and sent to St. Petersburg, where it ends up in the Hermitage.
There, Vincent meets an elite feline squad that has been protecting […]

[ June 18, 2023; ]
The Souk – a multicultural experience with no passport required!
This is a curated market experience like no other. Take a trip to the souks of the Middle East, Northern Africa and Western Asia.
The Souk is part of the Australian Refugee Association’s Refugee Week celebrations, bringing the bustling and exciting vibe of a Souk experience to […]