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AFL 2019 Season | South Australian Home Games
It’s 2019 Footy Fever Season – find out when your favourite South Australian footy team is playing at the Adelaide Oval.
After the 2014 $575 million redevelopment, Adelaide Oval boasts a 53,500 capacity. Fans enjoy the huge and vibrant atmosphere of the oval as they get to watch their favourite […]

[ April 2, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ]
Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy
As part of this month’s History Festival, Kay Brothers are opening up their personal library. An exhibition called, “Fables, Fairy Stories and Fantasy” will be a showcase of their children’s book collection.
With a collection spanning 170 years and 5 generations of children’s books, this exhibition will give visitors the opportunity to marvel at […]

[ April 30, 2019; May 7, 2019; May 14, 2019; May 21, 2019; May 28, 2019; June 4, 2019; June 11, 2019; June 18, 2019; June 25, 2019; July 2, 2019; ]
Bush Babies
Bush Babies is a weekly nature-based playgroup for parents and preschool children aged 1 to 4 years.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation for nature while exploring social interactions with other children. Each week will involve different activities that will promote a new educational […]

[ April 30, 2019 to May 1, 2019. May 7, 2019 to May 8, 2019. May 14, 2019 to May 15, 2019. May 21, 2019 to May 22, 2019. May 28, 2019 to May 29, 2019. June 4, 2019 to June 5, 2019. June 11, 2019 to June 12, 2019. June 18, 2019 to June 19, 2019. June 25, 2019 to June 26, 2019. July 2, 2019 to July 3, 2019. ]
Kids Club
Kids Club is a weekly nature-based drop-off club for primary school-aged children aged 5 to 12 years. Kids Club encourages independence and self-growth. Parents and guardians can relax in the cafe or return at the completion of each session.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation […]

Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends
Disney’s Moana Takes the Ice for the First Time in Australia with New Ice Skating Extravaganza. Grab your mouse ears and get ready for the ultimate interactive event at Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends.
Disney On Ice heads to Adelaide at the Entertainment Centre on the June long […]

[ March 1, 2019 to July 14, 2019. ]
Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Dive VR is an award-winning fully immersive virtual reality experience produced by Alchemy VR.
In 360 video virtual reality, dive deep beneath the waves on the Great Barrier Reef, sitting next to your guide, David Attenborough.  Taking you through vibrant corals, darting fish and […]

Touch-a-Truck Marion – Play & Go Review
I never took much notice of the different modes of transport around me on the road … until I had twin boys!  My pair are five and I’m now like a bus tour guide en route, pointing out Mack trucks, rally cars and the like in the traffic.
So, when […]

[ April 18, 2019 to September 29, 2019. ]
Phil Cummings: Stories Behind the Books
This FREE interactive exhibition takes you into the creative mind of award-winning South Australian author Phil Cummings.
Editor’s Note: Due to popular demand, the Phil Cummings: Stories Behind the Books exhibition has now been extended to Sunday 29 September 2019 (previously was running until 21 July 2019).
From his first book, Goodness […]

Sand Sculptures – The Jungle Book at Hart’s Mill, Port Adelaide
The Jungle Book themed Sand Sculptures are in a new location, undercover at the historic Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide. This is great news for sand sculpture lovers as this means that the sculptures are not exposed to the elements as they have been in […]

[ May 9, 2019 to October 3, 2019. ]
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home Exhibition – City of Unley and Flinders University
An exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of returned South Australian soldiers is now on display at Unley Museum.
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home exhibition marks 100 years since soldiers who served on the frontline in WWI were returning home to resume […]

ANZAC Day Services in Adelaide – Thursday 25 April 2019
ANZAC Day is held annually on April 25 and includes commemorations right across Australia.  The largest gathering in South Australia is in the city of Adelaide where a number of activities are planned throughout the day.
ANZAC Day 2019 includes the following:

Youth Vigil (ANZAC Day Eve – click […]

Barossa Valley Chocolate Company – Review
The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is the newest tourist attraction to call this famous wine region home, located just outside of Tanunda.
From the moment you walk through the doors and view the mesmerising chocolate ‘waterfall’ your senses will be in overdrive, taking in the delicious smells, brightly coloured boxes of […]

Back of the Net – In cinemas 18 April 2019
A new movie about friendship, teamwork, romance and most importantly being yourself.
After hopping on a bus to Harold Soccer Academy instead of Harold Academy Semester at Sea, science fanatic Cory Baile (Sofia Wylie, star of Disney’s Andi Mack) has no choice but to complete a semester […]

Circus Rio Brings the Colour – Play & Go Review – April 2019
As a youngster I was an Enid Blyton fan and her circus books were some of my favourites, including Mr Galliano’s Circus.
So I love any excuse to indulge my inner child, get in the Big Top and experience the offerings of a travelling […]

WIN A Family Pass (including Transport) to the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival on Saturday 20 April 2019
The Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival has been a family favourite destination for generations. Bring your own food and drinks onto the course, enjoy a picnic by your car and celebrate the Easter long weekend with family and friends.
The Easter […]

[ April 10, 2019 to April 18, 2019. ]
Youth Week in the city
South Australian Youth Week celebrates young people, showcasing their extraordinary talents, contributions and achievements.
There are a range of FREE festivals, music and arts performances, workshops, visual art and sporting events across the week in the City of Adelaide, including:

Neo Teen Takeover
Parkfest
Deadset Theatre Company – You Create a Play
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Rymill Re-imagined – Upgrade Vision for Rymill Park
One of Adelaide’s favourite play spaces is in line for a major upgrade with new details officially released this week.  Adelaide City Council has released a draft of their Master Plan which includes a host of proposed upgrades to Rymill Park, including a new inclusive playspace (read more […]

Port Adelaide Plaza
Newly renamed “Port Adelaide Plaza”, is the result of the rebuilding and extension of the existing Port Canal shopping centre.
Port Adelaide Plaza is the newest shopping centre in the heart of one of Adelaide’s oldest historical ports – Port Adelaide, 11km northwest of the Adelaide CBD located with easy access from Commercial Road […]

[ April 13, 2019 to April 14, 2019. ]  

This year’s Aquafest celebrates the 60th birthday of the Goolwa Aquatic Club.
Aquafest is a non-competitive fun day out for Goolwa Aquatic Club friends and boats.  The Saturday is an open waters affair where you can run your boat as often, and for as long as you like.  The buoys will be set so you can familiarise yourselves […]

[ April 14, 2019; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
HMAS Adelaide Open Day – Port Adelaide
The Canberra class amphibious assault ship, HMAS Adelaide (III), will be visiting her namesake city of Adelaide on Sunday 14 April 2019.
Editor’s Update 7 April 2019 7pm: This event is now booked out
While in Adelaide the ship’s company will hold an Open Day on Sunday, 14 April 2019 with […]

Matthew Street Reserve Fairy Houses
Matthew Street Reserve in O’Halloran Hill has some mysterious new residents.
Tiny fairy houses appeared earlier this year in February, thanks to the crafty members of the Trott Park Men’s Shed. Have a short adventure to find the fairy village and imagine what the magical fairies are up to.

Hint: the fairy village […]

[ April 9, 2019; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day
It’s official, Free Cone Day 2019 is Tuesday April 9th at Hoyts Norwood!
Free Cone Day is being celebrated in Scoop Shops around the world, and Ben & Jerry’s will be giving away free ice cream at a host of locations between 12pm and 8pm!

Every time you enjoy a scoop of Ben […]

[ April 6, 2019; 9:30 am; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds Fan Day
The Adelaide Thunderbirds will take to the court at Priceline Stadium this Saturday 6 April 2019 against the Southern Force in a pre-season match that will offer Adelaide fans the chance to witness the 2019 Adelaide Thunderbirds team in action for the first time.
New international recruits Shamera Sterling, Maria Folau and Layla […]

[ April 7, 2019; 11:00 am to 6:30 pm. ]
Songkran Festival
The Songkran Festival is the Thai New Year or as some people call it the “Water Festival”, a festival that Thai people and foreigners from all over the world celebrate..
Every year people from overseas travel to this festival to experience the enjoyment from water. This year the Thai Festival and Cultural Association Inc are […]

[ April 6, 2019; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Giant Jumble Sale & Market Day at the Summertown Church Grounds
The Summertown Church, sheds, hall and car park area are all going to be overflowing again this year, waiting for you to come and rummage.
There will be books, children’s toys, household items and electrical, masses of jewellery, clothes, camping gear, swags, instruments, and a Men’s […]

[ April 6, 2019; 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. ]
Happy Valley Primary School Easter Fair
The Happy Valley Primary School Easter Fair will be held on Saturday 6 April 2019.
There will be over 50 indoor/outdoor stalls, plus Easter hunts, market stalls, kids entertainment, raffles, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more. The market will run from 9:30am – 2:30pm at Happy Valley Primary School.

Activities:

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Circus Rio
Circus Rio is in Adelaide for the first time ever from 5 April to 12 May. Be amazed as the incredible performers of Circus Rio take the whole family on a journey around the world, beginning at the famous Carnival of Rio de Janeiro!
You’ll be left speechless by FMX Motorbikes as they dazzle the crowd with […]

[ April 7, 2019 to April 12, 2019. ]
Crown the Champs – 2019 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Championships
The 2019 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Championships will be held at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre from Sunday 7 – Friday 12 April 2019.
For the full start list and program of events see the Swimming Australia website HERE.

Starting Times:

Heats: 10:00am
Age Group Finals: 5:30pm
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[ April 28, 2019; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Indofest-Adelaide | Sunday 28 April 2019
Indofest is a family festival to celebrate all things Indonesian in the heart of the city of Adelaide.
It will showcase the best of traditional and contemporary Indonesian art, music, food and culture.
The local Indonesian community has been bringing the cuisine and culture of one of Australia’s closest and most important […]

The return of the Antonov Plane has been postponed.
***Editors note: the Adelaide Airport has not received a Flight Plan for the AN-124 as the airline has rescheduled it’s arrival for later next month.***
The impressive Antonov Plane touches down in Adelaide again for a short window of time. This is the second time it has been here […]