Grab your kids, lace up your hiking boots and head for the Hills to explore the wooded wonderland that is Lobethal Bushland Park.
by Katrina Gogel
Located on the outskirts of Lobethal, Bushland Park is brimming with history and beauty. Before being acquired by the Adelaide Hills Council in 1986 the two reservoirs located here supplied the […]
[ August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019. ]
Camellias South Australia Inc present the annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill
Camellias South Australia Inc will hold their annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill in Springfield over the weekend of August 10 and 11. Admission is free and there will be countless blooms on display and quality plants for sale.
Visitors on the day will […]
[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
ABC YourSpace – Help Shape the ABC
As Australia’s independent national public broadcaster, the ABC’s goal is to be the home of Australian conversations, culture and stories.
Everything the ABC does is for you and they strive to bring you distinctive content and outstanding experiences. You can help shape what they do by joining their online feedback community, YourSpace.
With your […]
[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
Kids Ride FREE on the Victor Harbor Horse Tram in August
1 August is when all horses in the southern hemisphere celebrate their birthdays so to celebrate, the Victor Harbor Horse Tram will be FREE for kids for the month of August.
The Victor Harbor Horse Tram’s Clydesdale team can’t wait to celebrate for the whole month […]
[ August 2, 2019 to August 6, 2019. August 8, 2019 to August 10, 2019. August 16, 2019 to August 19, 2019. August 22, 2019 to August 23, 2019. August 25, 2019; August 28, 2019; August 30, 2019; September 27, 2019 to September 29, 2019. ]
Illuminart Light Show to Travel Around Regional South Australia – August & September 2019
lluminart will be creating after dark light shows featuring bold, colourful artwork and stories which will be projected onto Silos, Town Halls, and large walls all around regional South Australia as part of the SALA Festival.
The tour will help commemorate the Falie […]
[ August 30, 2019 to September 8, 2019. ]
Sensory Information for the 2019 Royal Adelaide Show
The Royal Adelaide Show is a hive of activity each and every day, and they would love everyone to enjoy South Australia’s largest event. However with so much to see and do, as well as large, noisy crowds, this may not be possible for everyone. This year the […]
[ August 11, 2019; ]
Kids Navigate Neuroscience
Why does food not taste good when we have a cold? Is the word “Yanny” or “Laurel?” How do neurons communicate? What does the brain look like up close?
In this interactive National Science Week children’s event, held by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, kids will get […]
New Playground at Woodlane Reserve in Mypolonga
A new playground being built at Woodlane Reserve is set to open in early August 2019.
There is a great variety of equipment going in including a face-to-face swing, inclusive diablo and huge climbing frame. Workers are putting finishing touches to the installation to ensure it is safe for everyone, […]
[ August 3, 2019; August 10, 2019; August 17, 2019; August 24, 2019; August 31, 2019; ]
Big Market Adventures on Saturdays at the Adelaide Central Market
The Adelaide Central Market will be holding free activities for kids on Saturdays during the month of August. Participation in all workshops will be free and bookings are not required, however numbers will be limited so be sure to arrive early to ensure a spot. Activities […]
Dignity Drive – Donate Pads & Tampons
Dignity Drive started in March 2015 when Rochelle Courtenay asked friends to help her collect pads and tampons to help out local homeless in her area of Brisbane. That first small collection led to the birth of Share the Dignity and their bi-annual #DignityDrives.
Every April and August they ask […]
[ August 6, 2019; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
What Boys Need to Hear – Encouraging Emotional Honesty in our Sons
Giving boys “permission” to express their feelings can help to prevent depression, aggression and addiction as they grow into men, according to a leading visiting educator.
World-respected authority on masculinity, Professor Andrew Reiner, will visit Prince Alfred College next week where he will present a […]
[ August 4, 2019; ]
Start at the Gallery – Celebrating 10 Years
The Art Gallery of South Australia’s FREE family fun day, Start, celebrates 10 years this Sunday 4 August 2019.
Over the past decade, more than 86,500 visitors have enjoyed art-led experiences at 120 monthly events, encountered more than 100 exhibitions and displays, and explored culture and art through art-inspired […]
Little Tennis Stars Have Moved to a New Location in 2019
Little Tennis Stars, an Adelaide based organisation coaching children’s tennis, has recently moved to a new location and now calls Holmesdale Tennis Club in St Morris home.
Founder and director Didi Paronis specialises in training young children with a learning through play methodology. As well as […]
A Dog’s Journey | In Cinemas 15 August 2019
“Some friendships transcend lifetimes.”
In A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined.
Bailey (voiced again by Josh […]
[ August 17, 2019 to August 25, 2019. ]
Book Week Celebrations at the Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Libraries
Exciting things are happening for Book Week 2019 at the Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Library Service! The theme for Children’s Book Week 2019 is ‘Reading is my Secret Power’, and there are a range of super fun activities on to celebrate.
Payneham Library | Sunday […]
[ August 30, 2019 to September 8, 2019. ]
Royal Adelaide Show 2019
As always there’s plenty to get excited about at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. Taking in two full weekends and running for ten days in total, this year’s Show promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The 2019 Royal Adelaide Show, opening Friday 30 August and closing on Sunday 8 September, will showcase […]
A to Zoo Preschool Program – Term 3 starts week beginning Monday 29 July 2019
Know a 2 – 4 year old who is WILD about animals? Join Adelaide Zoo for A to Zoo!
The eight-week early learning program A to Zoo is back for your cheeky monkeys to enjoy during Term 3. For ages two to […]
[ August 3, 2019; 4:00 pm; ]
Adelaide Roller Derby Grand Final 2019
Double header: Mile Die Club v Salty Dolls & Road Train Rollers v Wild Hearses
2019 has been an exciting and game changing season. With strong development across all teams, both games could go to anyone. With one victory against each other on the scoreboard, both the Mile Die Club (reigning […]
[ August 25, 2019; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Grab your favourite teddy bear and picnic blanket and join the Adelaide Zoo for a fun-filled family day out at their Teddy Bears’ Picnic.
Throw out your blanket on the central lawns and enjoy a host of free activities for your little ones including free bubbles thanks to AGL Energy, face […]
[ August 19, 2019; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Vietnam Veterans Day 2019
Held on the anniversary of the battle of Long Tan.
The Montague Farm Estate has been dedicated to all Australians who served, suffered and died in the Vietnam War.
Of the 521 Australian servicemen killed in the war, 58 of them were from South Australia and the majority of them have been recognised in […]
[ August 25, 2019; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
2019 Cold Plunge hosted by Rotary Club of Glenelg and The Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Join the Rotary Club of Glenelg and The Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club as they plunge into the sea at Glenelg to raise much needed funds for the Adelaide Homeless.
They are hoping to raise $15,000 for those doing it tough […]
[ August 23, 2019 to August 25, 2019. ]
OTR SuperSprint at The Bend Motorsport Park
After a spectacular inaugural event, the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship returns to battle it out at The Bend Motorsport Park in 2019.
Each grandstand will be supported by superscreens with improved viewing for 2019. General admission once again includes free paddock access plus their new fleet of karts will be […]
[ August 19, 2019; ]
RSPCA Cupcake Day – Bake to fight animal cruelty
Baking for an amazing paws – the sweetest way to bake change
Are you ready to get your bake on? Cupcake Day will be returning on Monday 19 August 2019, so grab your apron and preheat those ovens – it’s time to take a stand against animal cruelty.
It […]
[ August 10, 2019 to August 17, 2019. ]
SA Variety Bash 2019 – Mawson Lakes to Murray Bridge
The 2019 SA Variety Bash will be departing from Codan (Mawson Lakes) on Saturday 10 August and finishing eight days later on 17 August in Murray Bridge. On this year’s event, the entrants will be taken on numerous interesting tracks and through many private properties, seeing […]
[ August 10, 2019; ]
Love Your Bookshop Day
This year bookshops across Australia are throwing a party and you are invited!
Love Your Bookshop Day is a chance to celebrate what makes your local bookshop great. Whether it’s for their amazing staff, their carefully curated range or specialisation or a must-see events program, they encourage you to visit your favourite bookshop […]
[ August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019. ]
Festival of Dollhouses and Miniatures
The South Australian Miniature Enthusiasts (SAME) are holding their 34th Annual Festival of Dollhouses and Miniatures.
The festival is an interesting and cute exhibition of dollhouses and scale miniatures, including market stalls and demonstrations, local artists and hobbyists. The event is run annually by the South Australian Miniature Enthusiasts, with stallholders invited […]
[ August 17, 2019 to August 23, 2019. ]
CBCA Book Week 2019
Each year across Australia, the Children’s Book Council of Australia brings children and books together celebrating CBCA Book Week. During this time schools, libraries, booksellers, authors, illustrators and children celebrate Australian children’s literature and you will often see children’s book character parades and talented librarians creating amazing displays.
Throughout the year, the Children’s […]
[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
MS Readathon 2019
The MS Readathon inspires kids to read as much as they can, all for an incredible cause. The rules are simple. Read whatever you like, as much as you can, in August.
This year’s MS Readathon will be a magical quest, and the adventure kicks off on 1 August and wraps up on 31 […]
[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
Muddy Puddle Walk
The Muddy Puddle Walk raises funds for Save the Children Australia and will be held during August for 2019.
This August, join thousands of people around Australia and organise your own Muddy Puddle Walk with your friends, family or early learning centre in your backyard, local park, beach or inside a playroom. By fundraising […]
[ August 10, 2019; ]
Football Star Academy Launch
Football Star Academy will launch in Adelaide at Linden Park Primary school on Saturday 10 August 2019, featuring fun football (soccer) activities and free clinics for kids.
Football Star Academy is proud to bring their award-winning soccer programs to Adelaide for the first time. Founded in Victoria in 2002, Football Star Academy (FSA) […]
