[ August 17, 2024 to August 23, 2024. ]
CBCA Children’s Book Week Theme for 2024 and Costume Ideas for Kids.
The theme for Children’s Book Week this year is “Reading is Magic” and the featured artist is Jess Racklyeft.
Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week.
During this time schools […]
[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
Monarto Safari Park will be showcasing some incredible wildlife art and photography as part of the 2024 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival.
See artworks from wildlife conservation artist Deb Farrimond, amateur wildlife photographer Steve Farrimond and scratchboard artist Patrick Hedges.
Monarto Safari Pari is a conservation charity and saving species from extinction is at the […]
[ August 10, 2024; ]
Barossa Winterfest is a winter food and market event located at beautiful Coulthard House in the Barossa Valley.
Enjoy the return of the Barossa Winterfest in 2024 (rescheduled from 20 July to 10 August) at Coulthard Community Garden next to Coulthard House. See all your favourite traders, plus wineries, food trucks, crafts and loads more.
Sit back […]
[ July 10, 2024 to July 18, 2024. ]
National Science Week 2024
People of all ages, including kids can celebrate science in South Australia with a fascinating range of interactive events, exhibitions, competitions and more from 10 – 18 August 2024.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, […]
[ August 4, 2024; ]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a national day dedicated to celebrating their children. Children’s Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August.
Children’s Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. It […]
[ July 24, 2024 to July 27, 2024. July 31, 2024 to August 3, 2024. August 7, 2024 to August 10, 2024. August 15, 2024 to August 17, 2024. August 21, 2024 to August 24, 2024. August 28, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
The unparalleled beauty of nature is showcased in all its vibrant glory in EDEN, an interactive experience that encourages everyone to see the beauty in the world around us, as part of Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
From internationally acclaimed Berlin-based studio flora&faunavisions, art and nature collide to unveil the playful and hopeful aspects of the natural world, sparking […]
In this charming and heartwarming Aussie-mation, The Sloth Lane, Laura and her kooky sloth family move to the big city with their prized family recipe book and a rusted old food truck – but will they adapt to life in the fast lane?
The Sloth Lane, from Brisbane-based production company, Like A Photon Creative, opens in […]
The biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Adelaide Fringe, is excited to announce that the 2025 Poster Competition is officially open for submissions with a $10,000 cash prize up for grabs.
The iconic festival is on the lookout for a design that encapsulates this year’s theme, “One for all and all for one”. The […]
A follow up to the Australian animated feature film, 100% Wolf, in which our hero, Freddy, had to grapple with the shock revelation that he is destined to be not a mighty werewolf like all of his family, but a tiny pink poodle.
In 200% Wolf, Freddy thinks he has everything it takes to lead his […]
[ August 11, 2024; ]
Join the Sea Shepherd Adelaide crew for Sea Shepherd Day at Port Noarlunga Beach.
Participate in beach clean-ups, learn more about Sea Shepherd’s ongoing campaigns, and discover how you can support the ocean conservation efforts at Day for the Ocean 2024 at Port Noarlunga Beach.
The event will commence with a safety briefing at 9am and finish […]
The South Australian Museum is a popular destination for families with kids of all ages, offering free educational activities, intriguing displays and innovative temporary exhibitions. The Discovery Centre is a favourite with families, offering hands-on exploration, while the Giant Squid that covers four floors is always popular.
READ OUR REVIEW OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM
What’s On in […]
[ August 3, 2024; ]
The new Hallett Cove Coastal Walkway Bridges will be officially opened in August.
The official opening of the new Coastal Walkway Bridges will be a day of celebration with breathtaking views as they officially cut the ribbon on these stunning additions to our beautiful coastline.
This 2 year and multi-million dollar project has been completed in a […]
[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
SALA is a state-wide showcase and celebration of South Australia’s living visual artists.
SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. […]
[ August 3, 2024; ]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield presents a FREE one-day immersive winter event featuring live music, food, fire, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Experience the enchanting blend of fire and ice this winter at MELTFest—an immersive one-day, free winter event set to light up Adelaide’s North-Western suburbs across two hot locations.
On Saturday 3 August 2024, this uniquely South […]
The Umbrella Lights installation returns to Glenelg’s Marina Pier in 2024.
A bright winter awaits at Glenelg’s Marina Pier with the return of the popular family-friendly event Umbrella Lights across June to September.
The light installation’s 2024 season has been switched on for a third year and will be joined by some great retail and hospitality offers, […]
[ July 25, 2024; ]
In this charming and heartwarming Aussie-mation, The Sloth Lane, Laura and her kooky sloth family move to the big city with their prized family recipe book and a rusted old food truck – but will they adapt to life in the fast lane?
The Sloth Lane, from Brisbane-based production company, Like A Photon Creative, opens […]
[ July 3, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
POLICE CREDIT UNION KIDS’ ART COMPETITION 2024
Want to WIN $100 and be featured in the Police Credit Union 2025 calendar?
There are 13 prizes to win valued at $100 plus a Police Credit Union Kids Fun Pack!
How to WIN:
Draw a picture that best describes your favourite thing to do in SA or NT.
Each artwork will […]
[ August 21, 2024 to August 24, 2024. ]
It’s time to be mesmerised with Little Murmur.
Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration with this stunning visual piece exploring the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process.
Based on the true story of one child’s struggle with letters and words, Little Murmur is an honest and funny tale […]
[ August 31, 2024; ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
Nature Photography shortlist shows off beauty of the natural world
Today the South Australian Museum will reveal the shortlist of stunning images running for the title of the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
For over 20 years, the competition has invited photographers of all ages, […]
[ August 6, 2024 to August 11, 2024. ]
Walk a Mile in My Boots – Step Up to End Homelessness.
Hutt St Centre’s annual fundraising challenge – Walk a Mile in My Boots – is here for 2024. This August, walk a mile or more a day during National Homelessness Week and join a caring community raising much needed funds for more than 7,000 […]
[ August 9, 2024; ]
Rug up and get messy with Playgroup SA at Cleland Wildlife Park . Mud & Play features mud pits, entertainment, nature creations, loose parts play, and playgroup activities.
Mud and Play is a special event with subsidised pricing for Playgroup SA-enrolled families. Go along to Cleland Wildlife Park for a range of fun nature-based activities and […]
[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
August brings a month-long culinary festival to the Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Food Festival returns for a third year running in 2024, bringing an influx of tourists to enjoy over 50 culinary events that showcase the variety of food and beverage producers and businesses across the region.
Presented by Fleurieu Food, the program includes masterclasses, tastings, feasts and […]
[ June 23, 2024; July 20, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy Toasty Tunes this Winter around the City of Unley.
Join your local community this Winter for Unley’s Toasty Tunes events in Black Forest, Goodwood, Fullarton and Parkside.
Take the whole family along to a free, family-friendly, pop-up event and keep warm with $2 hot beverages and delicious $3 cheese toasties – all while being entertained with […]
Make the most of Fridays at IKEA with half price dining for the whole family.
Every Friday after 11am IKEA Family Members can enjoy half price on any mains in the Swedish Restaurant. Dishes include meatballs, roast chicken, salmon, chicken parmigiana and vegetable curry. The discounted dishes range from just $5 to $8 each. Plus, during […]
I Wish…An acrobatic adventure exploring all of the things we could be.
I Wish… is an exciting collaboration between two internationally renowned South Australian companies – leaders in children’s performance Patch Theatre and boundary-pushing circus company Gravity & Other Myths.
People are made of stuff – good stuff and bad stuff, happy and sad stuff, stinky, odd, […]
Fire up with Encore’s program of great winter entertainment!
No need for winter blues! Onkaparinga’s Encore program promises fabulous, fired-up entertainment this winter right across the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region.
Warm up with fire pits, live music, art classes, epicurean adventures, fine wine, sustainable shopping, and – yes – Christmas in July.
And keep an eye […]
With a brand-new cast and a brand-new show, Circus Rio is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers to Adelaide for the July school holidays, followed by Elizabeth and Mount Barker.
The Circus Rio spectacular is heading back to South Australia to showcase acts from around the globe. Bringing you a cast of internationally […]
[ August 20, 2024; ]
Go along for an exciting event with superstar children’s author Andy Griffiths. Author of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy introduces his funniest, most thrills and spills new adventure series.
Find out all about Andy Griffiths’ new series, Adventures Unlimited, and much more, from one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. The event has been made possible […]
[ August 3, 2024 to August 4, 2024. ]
Science Alive! is back at the Adelaide Showground in 2024 with all kinds of awesome. Enjoy a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influence our everyday lives.
With lots of exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular science shows and performances for […]
Creating the building blocks for young conservationists: Zoos launch Eco Detectives in Minecraft Education.
An innovative collaboration between zoos across Australia and New Zealand, Microsoft AUS/NZ, and expert game developers Team Workbench in Amsterdam has resulted in Eco Detectives, a Minecraft computer game. This game empowers students to act as conservationists in their local ecosystems using […]
