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[ December 26, 2013 9:30 am to February 2, 2014 9:30 am. January 10, 2014; January 17, 2014; ]

Dinosaurs Alive! 2013
It’s an event 65 million years in the making; from Boxing Day Adelaide Zoo is going back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Meet T. Rex, triceratops, and the entire crew of roaring, snarling, moving dinosaurs!  Your ticket aboard the prehistoric express will include the opportunity to come face-to-face with nine life-like dinosaurs, a […]

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER:
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WIN 4 TICKETS (2 x Adult + 2 x Concession) to ‘DESPICABLE ME 2’ on DECEMBER 7th 2013 at BEN & JERRY’S OPENAIR CINEMA GLENELG (Valued at $60)
Get ready for more Minion madness at Openair family fun day! Follow ex-villain Gru and his Minions on another […]

[ November 30, 2013; 10:30 am; December 1, 2013; 10:30 am; December 7, 2013; 10:30 am; December 8, 2013; 10:30 am; ]
For a strictly limited time, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child will be shown at Marion’s Event Cinemas as a double feature special.  This loveable monster and his adventures will be brought to life on the big screen starting on Saturday, November 30.  All tickets are $7.00 each (plus $1.10 for online bookings).

The Gruffalo
Based on the best […]

[ December 14, 2013 to December 24, 2013. December 26, 2013 to January 27, 2014. ]
Summer in Adelaide is a time when families can head to the beach and enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Semaphore Summer Carnival. Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is a wonderful outing for the whole family.  Enjoy some beachside fun on the foreshore with thrill rides, dodgem […]

[ December 5, 2013 to December 9, 2013. ]

There are few sporting events in Australia that evoke as much passion as the Ashes cricket series.  Adelaide Oval will host the 2nd Commonwealth Bank Ashes Test Match between Australia and England starting on December 5th.  This is one of our most historic and passionate international competitions and this year will be played on a brand new […]

[ November 30, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 7, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 8, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 20, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 29, 2013; 8:50 pm; January 1, 2014; 8:50 pm; January 4, 2014; 8:50 pm; January 9, 2014; 8:50 pm; January 10, 2014; 8:50 pm; ]
You know summer is just around the corner when the Moonlight Cinema’s summer program arrives! Adelaide’s annual outdoor cinema returns from 28th November 2013 until 31st January 2014 in our beautiful Botanic Park. There will be advance screenings, $12 Thursdays, family movies, classic and cult films.  The movie genres range from animation, comedy, horror, thriller and drama to action, sci-fi and adventure.  There’s […]

[ December 17, 2013; 11:00 am; January 21, 2014; 11:00 am; January 23, 2014; 11:00 am; ]
The Marion Cultural Centre holds many different events throughout the year, offering a range of exciting events for everyone.  During the summer school holidays there will be some fantastic shows for the little ones featuring the Ticklish Allsorts, Peter Combe and Benjamin Hutton.

Ticklish Allsorts | 17 December 2013 | 11.00am
Are you ready for some Ticklish fun?  Ticklish […]

[ December 17, 2013 8:30 pm to December 23, 2013 8:30 pm. ]
Hope Valley Uniting Church is hosting a Christmas light display and a short movie screening during the week leading up to Christmas day.  Come along for this free family friendly event, take in the lights, enjoy a short film and there will also be an indoor bouncy castle for the kids to play on for free.  The […]

[ December 15, 2013 8:00 pm to December 22, 2013 10:00 pm. ]
The Westminster School Christmas Lights are on again in celebration of the Christmas season.  This year the magnificent display will run nightly from 8pm until 10pm from Sunday 15 December to Sunday 22 December 2013. Chapel entertainment including carols will run each night from 8pm to 9pm.
Walk through the magical twinkling lights, or head to […]

[ December 19, 2013; 6:30 pm; January 10, 2014; 5:00 pm; ]
Summer on the Plaza consists of live music, markets, outdoor movies and Shakespeare all on the Marion Cultural Centre Plaza during December and January.  The Marion Mega Market will be held on Saturday 14th and 21st of December and there will be local artists playing live each Sunday between 1pm and 4pm.  There are two free outdoor […]

In this, its first Christmas trading period, Rundle Place will set a new benchmark for festive displays with the most magical and sweetest Christmas exhibit in town.
Set to feature a 2m x 1.8m x 1.2m gingerbread house surrounded by huge Christmas baubles, Christmas trees up to 2.4m high and 1.2m high gift stacks all completely […]

[ November 30, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
This year’s Willunga Christmas Tree Festival theme is ‘Christmas Around the World’.  There will be over 50 Christmas trees on display along with activities such as a kids passport trail, tasty treats and crafts such as mosaics, stained glass and ceramics for sale.  There will also be Devonshire teas on offer.  Entry for adults is $3 with children free.
What:  […]

[ December 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. ]
Every year the number of home owners who adorn their properties in sparkling lights seems to grow, making our suburban streets come to life after dusk.  It’s a fabulous FREE treat for the children to wander along and admire the efforts some families go to, bringing Christmas cheer to their neighbourhood.
This is one of those times, […]

[ December 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
The 2013 Bartercard Christmas Market Day is on Sunday, December 17th at Mile End.  There will be over 80 stalls, food and drinks, kids entertainment and much more.  It will be a wonderful day out for the whole family and an opportunity for plenty of Christmas shopping.
To find out more about Bartercards, visit their website here.

What:  Bartercard Christmas […]

[ December 21, 2013; 9:00 pm; ]
The City of West Torrens and Road Movies’ Mobile Cinema will be featuring a free screening of Elf (Rated G) on Saturday, 21 December 2013.  The outdoor cinema will be set up in the West Torrens Memorial Gardens in Hilton and will start at 9pm.
About Elf:
As a baby, Buddy crawls into Santa’s toy bag and is whisked off […]

SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre – Marion
Formally known as the The AquaSplash program, the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre has a WIBIT – the giant floating inflatable obstacle course made up of different modules for balancing, climbing, jumping and sliding.
WIBIT is for individuals aged 6 years and older who are competent swimmers and is situated in their […]

[ December 1, 2013; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Nairne Community Sustainable Market’s Christmas Fair will be a day of traditional family fun to be held on Sunday, December 1st at the Nairne Primary School.  Three will be live music and entertainment, craft stalls, scarecrow competition, wine tasting, food and refreshments.  For the children there will be a bouncy castle and face painting plus […]

PLAY  &  GO  REVIEW

Frozen is the new Disney animated movie which is bound to be a hit. Like Tangled, the Disney Princesses in this movie are brave and courageous; overcoming physical affliction and sorrow to rise above the baddies in a great adventure.
I love how these new Disney Princesses are strong and adventurous. Like other […]

[ November 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013. ]
Loxton shines during this joyous festival with thousands of twinkling fairy lights, bright colourful banners, sparkling garlands and tinsel to create a magic spectacle. An enormous Christmas tree dazzles in the heart of town and from there, large clusters of residential streets feature homes adorned with over 350 illuminated Christmas scenes, paintings and coloured light […]

[ December 8, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
The Inaugural Jetty Road Largs Bay Street Fair will be held on Sunday December 8th 2013.  This family friendly traffic-free event will have live music, entertainment, market stalls, great local food and children’s entertainment.
Beachside fun for everyone!
They will also be holding the Kids Best Dressed Bike Contest. Meet at the main stage at 1pm for […]

[ December 3, 2013; 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ]
The 2013 Lord Mayor’s Gala Four All Seasons Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Adelaide Town Hall.  The concert will feature Acapella women’s chorus, Adelaide Sound Connection and The Adelaide Youth Orchestras.  Entry is free for Adelaide City Council residents.  Tickets are available through BASS online or by phone on 131 246.
What:  […]

[ December 8, 2013 to December 30, 2013. December 23, 2013; 7:30 pm; ]
The Lights of Lobethal Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley in the Adelaide Hills for over sixty years. Created by the community of Lobethal, the town’s Christmas spirit started a tradition that has now evolved into the largest Community Christmas Light Display in the Southern Hemisphere.  Each year approximately 800 homes are […]

[ November 30, 2013; 12:00 pm; December 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

2013 marks the 35th celebration of Glendi and to mark the occasion the festival is returning to an open park setting – Bonython Park, Adelaide.  A fun filled weekend of music, dance, art and culture – not to mention mouth-watering Greek food and sweets, and everyone’s favourite – plate smashing!  So if you are seeking a weekend of family […]

Attention all Peppa Pig fans! Peppa is coming to Adelaide to star in her own live show – Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt.  Life Like Touring in association with Fiery Light UK are excited to announce the Australian debut of this brand new live children’s theatre show, direct from London’s West End.
In this beautiful new theatrical production, […]

[ December 13, 2013; 9:00 am; December 14, 2013; 9:00 am; December 15, 2013; 10:00 am; ]
Wakefield Press brings you the 2013 Christmas Book Fair featuring boatloads of bargain books, book launches, author talks, publishing advice, a kids’ corner, plenty of great prizes and more!   The event will be held in the Don Pyatt Hall located in the Norwood Town Hall (entrance from George Street) on the following dates:

Friday 13 December 2013 | 9.00 […]

Fireman Sam: The Great Fire of Pontypandy is back on the big screen due to popular demand!  When Fireman Sam performs a super-heroic rescue he is awarded a special bravery medal and offered a new job in Newtown by visiting Chief Fire Officer Boyce. Meanwhile, a Pontypandy Pioneer Scouts camping trip leads to a forest […]

[ December 5, 2013; 1:00 pm; December 6, 2013; 10:00 am; ]
Rhapsody is a beautiful fairy with a magical dream. She wants to be a Princess! All of her fairyland friends help to make their friend happy.  Wizzy conjures up crazy spells; Elf makes tricky treats and teaches Princessey dances; Barnaby gathers sweet nectar to make the perfect Princess Potion while her best friend, Harmony, brings […]

[ November 24, 2013; 10:30 am; ]
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 picks up where Sony Pictures Animation’s hit comedy left off.  Inventor Flint Lockwood’s genius is finally being recognised as he’s invited by his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, where the best and brightest inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind.  […]

[ December 13, 2013; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 14, 2013; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 15, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is a European-style Christmas market that captures the essence of community, celebration, fun, laughter and family enjoying time together, such as is found in many cities in Europe over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting.  Held in picturesque Hahndorf, the market is organised and run by C3 Church Adelaide Hills, on their property, […]

Toot Toot!  Clancy the Jellybean Train will be available for rides at both Bonython Park and Jubilee Park over the coming months as the warmer weather sees families make the most of the beautiful outdoors.  Clancy will also appear on North Terrace in front of Adelaide University, driving along the footpath, on Sunday, November 10th, the day after the […]