South Australia’s History Festival | 1-31 May 2023

 

South Australia’s History Festival 2023

South Australia’s 2023 History Festival is a celebration of the past, with a focus on the theme of wonder. Held throughout May each year, South Australia’s History Festival explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are.

It is one of the largest open-access community events in SA with hundreds of fascinating places to explore, and exciting events and activities suitable for the whole family, such as talks and tours, walks and workshops, exhibitions and open days.

Events happen anywhere: urban and rural, towns, cities and suburbs; in museums and libraries; in boats, trains and buses and mysterious buildings; on the street, by the beach and in nature.

With so many family-friendly events held across South Australia, there are plenty of opportunities for children to spark their curiosity and engage with our state’s history.

2023 Theme: Wonder

In 2023, the History Festival is exploring the theme ‘wonder’, exploring the constantly evolving nature of history and how this can lead to more engaging learning opportunities and a greater emphasis on hearing new perspectives and voices. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just looking for an interesting day out, the festival has something for everyone. 

Family Friendly Program Highlights

There are some fascinating places to visit and many events and activities for families with children at this year’s South Australian History Festival. You can use the search function on their website (or click the link below) to search for family friendly/childrens events. Many events are low-cost or free making them a great day out for families.

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS:

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Adelaide Gaol History Day | Thebarton | 21 May 2023

History Day at Adelaide Gaol Adelaide Gaol’s annual History Day is back! And this year you can immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the female felons who once resided within the haunting walls of Adelaide Gaol. From a fortune ...
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History Festival on Hutt Street | May 2023

Celebrate History Festival on Hutt Street this May! Discover some of Adelaide’s unique heritage gems nestled in Hutt Street and be transported back in time. Visit the Hutt Street Library with the kids and let their imaginations run wild at ...

David Archer Presents: Summer Fun for Everyone | Glenelg | May 2023

David Archer Presents: Summer Fun for Everyone David Archer presents his amazing interactive artworks, inspired by Victorian and Edwardian travelling sideshows and carnivals. As part of the SA History Festival, this exhibition will be presented at the Bay Discovery Centre ...

Carclew House Tours and Activities | 13 May 2023

Carclew House Tours and Activities. Every year as part of  South Australia’s History Festival, Carclew swings open its doors for tours of the house and grounds. Learn about the links this iconic manor has to significant figures in South Australian ...

Celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo | 27 May 2023

Adelaide Zoo Celebrates 140 Years! Presented by Adelaide Zoo (Zoos SA) along with the South Australian History Festival, celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 27 May 2023. Join Giant Pandas Fu Ni and Wang Wang, Obi the Pygmy ...

Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy Show | 28 May 2023

Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy Show. Experience the traditional Punch and Judy show with live music performed by (Professor) Keith Preston and Shivani Preston. Enjoy all the favourite puppet characters in a riot of slapstick comedy from one of the ...

Port Adelaide Lighthouse Tour | 7 & 12 May 2023

Port Adelaide Lighthouse Tour. Explore a Port Adelaide icon – the Lighthouse is open for visitors during the South Australian History Festival. First lit in 1869, the Lighthouse is still operational but did you know that it has been relocated ...

Night at the Maritime Museum | Port Adelaide | 20 May 2023

Night at the Museum. Ahoy! The South Australian Maritime Museum is coming alive after dark with some seafaring fun for the whole family. Follow the treasure map to explore the Museum and take part in a boatload of activities. There’ll ...

RailFest Mount Barker Rail Festival | 28 May 2023

A family-friendly open day at Mount Barker Railway Station, featuring heritage railcar return trips to Bugle Ranges. For one day, the Mt Barker Rail Festival will be hosted by SteamRanger at the Mt Barker railway station. The festival gives visitors ...

Beaumont House Open Days | 2023

Beaumont House Open Days 2023 The Burnside Branch invite you to go along and visit one of South Australia's unique State Heritage listed properties, Beaumont House. Beaumont House is a State Heritage listed property built in 1849 by Augustus Short, ...

VIEW THE FULL 2023 PROGRAM 

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For more information and all enquiries please visit the History Festival website.

What:   South Australia’s History Festival 

When:    1 – 31 May 2023

Where:   South Australia (various locations)

Who:   Everyone 

At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.

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