december 2015 Articles

Questacon Virtual Excursions | Adelaide City Libraries | 21 Dec 2015

[ December 21, 2015; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ]
Join in at the City Library for free fun school holiday virtual excursions to the ever popular Questacon – the National Science & Technology Centre in Canberra.
Using the magic of video conferencing, children are able to connect & interact with Questacon presenters on two exciting excursions. These virtual excursions are the first activities in the […]

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iRobots Science Club | Adelaide City Libraries | Dec 2015

[ December 15, 2015; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. December 22, 2015; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Come and explore the exciting new world of robotics.
Play with Sphero, the roly poly robot! Control Sphero’s movement by using the latest apps to create your own code. Make it spin, flip and roll its way through a maze, or even put on a light show!

There are two upcoming sessions, December 15 and 22. Suitable […]

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New Year’s Eve in Elder Park | 31 Dec 2015

[ December 1, 2015 6:00 pm to December 31, 2015 6:00 pm. ]
Adelaide City Council’s free New Year’s Eve event will be a great night of live music, food and spectacular fireworks.
The atmosphere at Elder Park will be electric, with entertainment great for all ages. The historic Rotunda will be bathed in light and provide the focal point for live entertainment. The night sky will light up […]

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Pinery Bushfire Relief Concert | Postponed due to extreme weather forecast

[ December 19, 2015; 4:00 pm; ]
Editor’s Note: Postponed due to extreme weather forecast
Most in the Pinery area would have been affected by the tragic fires recently which affected homes, properties, livelyhoods and claimed the lives of 2 local identies.

Some have lost everything, some have lost a little but everyone needs a helping hand to get over the hurdle to continue […]

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The Woodville Christmas Concert | 19 & 20 Dec 2015

[ December 19, 2015; 2:00 pm; December 20, 2015; 2:00 pm; ]
The Woodville Christmas Concert
A fun, uplifting variety show for the whole family featuring the ‘Fame Train Kids’.

Fancy dress competition, come dressed in your favourite Christmas outfit. There are prizes to be won!

Cost: All tickets $12 | Children 3 years and under are free, but must sit on a parents lap.

To purchase tickets email info@fametrain.com.au or […]

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Interactive Tour of Central Market + Guide Dogs Discovery Centre | 17 Dec 2015 & 14 Jan 2016

[ January 14, 2015; 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. December 17, 2015; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ]
This school holidays Guide Dogs SA are running a combined Discovery Centre Tour with an interactive tour of the Central Markets themed “Summer Fruits and Fun”.
Double the fun at two venues!

Central Market Summer Fruits and Fun:

Try lots of new and interesting foods.
Play fun guessing games.
Learn the history and stories of the Central Market.

Discovery Centre:

Play basketball with glasses […]

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OTR Thanks SA’s Emergency Services Heroes | 9 Dec 2015

[ December 9, 2015; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ]
OTR Thanks SA’s Emergency Service Heroes #OTRlocalheroes
On Wednesday 9 December the new OTR Port Wakefield will host a special store preview for all Emergency Service workers in South Australia.

From 10am – 11.30am all CFS, SES MFS, SAPOL and Ambulances SA Services along with their families are invited for FREE food and refreshments from Oporto, Wok in a Box, […]

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Christmas in the City | December 2015

Each year the City offers up a hive of activity during the Christmas season.
The days get longer and the weather gets warmer, and there is a sense of fun, magic and excitement hanging in the air. It’s a great time to live, work, visit and play in the City!
Adelaide City Council have put together a […]

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Christmas Twilight Delight at The Cottage Bakery | 10 Dec 2015

[ December 10, 2015; 4:00 pm; ]
Twilight Delight at The Cottage Bakery returns for 2015!
Santa is arriving at 5.15pm so be there in good time! With meal deals, kids food options, wine from Lazy Ballerina, beer from Goodieson Brewery there is something for everyone.

Stalls, face-painting and live music will all be happening throughout the evening.

For more information and all enquiries please […]

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Road to Bethlehem | 8 – 10 Dec 2015

[ December 8, 2015; 7:00 pm; December 9, 2015; 7:00 pm; December 10, 2015; 7:00 pm; ]
Take your family, friends and colleagues to experience an outdoor theatrical presentation that brings to life the Biblical story and original meaning of Christmas.
Step back in time and be immersed in the excitement and drama of the first Christmas. As your walking tour proceeds, you will encounter shepherds, wise men and Roman soldiers. However, your […]

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Band of the SA Police Christmas Spectacular | 18 Dec 2015

[ December 18, 2015; 2:00 pm; ]
Join in at the Woodville Town Hall to hear some of your favourite songs and the fabulous music by South Australia’s own Band of the SA Police!
Sprinkled with songs just in time for Christmas!

Tickets are $20 and available online, or at door (cash only).

Tickets are available at the Trybooking website here.

For more information and all […]

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Carclew Dusk Art Markets | 8 Dec 2015

[ December 8, 2015; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Carclew’s magnificent gardens will be transformed into the festive Carclew Dusk Arts Market bustling with art and design market stalls, live music and entertainment, arts activities and a great selection of food vans and drinks supplied by Alpha Box and Dice.
Market stalls will feature an array of hand-crafted items, including visual art, fashion and jewellery […]

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Light Up Your Christmas | 17 – 31 Dec 2015

[ December 17, 2015; ]

In conjunction with the Advertiser and Westfield West Lakes, the City of Charles Sturt are encouraging residents and businesses to light up their Christmas this festive season to be in the chance to win a Westfield West Lakes Gift Voucher.

Registrations are now open via the Adelaide Now website here.

To be in the running, be sure […]

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Willunga Farmers Market Christmas Twilight Market | 23 Dec 2015

[ December 23, 2015; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
The multi award winning Willunga Farmer’s Market brings fresh produce to you and your family.
Willunga Farmer’s market is South Australia’as first and arguably best farmer’s market.

There will be a twighlight Christmas famer’s market held on December 23. A special evening market with all your favourite food stalls to fill your Christmas table with the freshest food available.

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Beachfront Twilight Markets | Seacliff | Dec 2015, Jan 2016, Mar 2016

[ December 4, 2015; 5:30 pm; January 15, 2016; 5:30 pm; February 5, 2016; 5:30 pm; ]
Beach Front Twilight Markets
Cool off by the foreshore and watch the sun setting over the ocean as you take in the great food, kids activities and live entertainment at these twilight markets.

Featuring Lollipop market stalls showcasing unique, high quality boutique handmade products.

The markets will be held at Angus Neil Reserve on the Esplanade in Seacliff. […]

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Australia’s First Aerial Adventure Park | MegaAdventure | Adelaide

MegaAdventure at West Beach, South Australia
Australia’s first Aerial Adventure Park in Adelaide.
Situated at Adelaide Shores in West Beach, The MegaAdventure Aerial Park is a $2.5 million development, 30 months in the making.
Visitors can climb the SkyMate – a 26 metre high structure that boasts 50 crossings which are graded like ski slopes that aim to […]

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Forkmas | Victoria Square | 18 Dec 2015

****THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT FORECAST ON FRIDAY****
The Christmas Fork on the Road event – Forkmas is back again!
Featuring all your favourite Adelaide Food Trucks, a selection of local beer and cider, some great Christmas entertainment and activities for the whole family. As a special treat there is a partnership with […]

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Moonlight Cinema Summer Season | Dec – Mar 2016

Moonlight Cinema is Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, showing advance screenings, new release and cult films on the lawns of iconic Botanic Park.
Join in on the fun for the 2015/16 Summer Season from Thursday 3rd December 2015 – Sunday 14th February.
Tickets for December/January are on sale now! To view the program and purchase tickets visit the […]

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The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Gala Concert | 6 Dec 2015

[ December 6, 2015; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
The City of Adelaide is proud to present The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Gala Concert for 2015.
Featuring Keith Conlon as MC, the Young Adelaide Voices & B# Male Voice Choir, along with the McCall Sisters, Adelaide Youth Strings, Bavarian Dancers and the Christmas Pageant Jazz Band.

There will be a visit by Father Christmas, elves and roving […]

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Wallis Movie & Disco | 4 & 11 Dec 2015

[ December 4, 2015; 6:45 pm to 10:00 pm. December 11, 2015; 6:45 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Wallis Cinemas are holding supervised lock-in disco and movie nights this month at Noarlunga, Piccadilly and Mount Barker Cinemas.
Kids 5-12 years old can catch the new film, Hotel Transylvania 2.

Teenagers aged 13 – 16 are invited to an Under-Age Rage at Noarlunga with a screening of The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay part 2.

Tickets are available to […]

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Playford Community Carols | 5 Dec 2015

[ December 5, 2015; 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

 
Hosted by Special Guests Phil and Amity from ‘The Block’, the Playford Community Christmas Carols is a great event for the whole family.
With face painting, rides and food this free family event will kick-start your Christmas season.

The event starts at 3:30pm in Fremont Park ending with fireworks at 9:30pm.

Entertainment from The Foenander Brothers and The […]

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Lazy Lawn Days at d’Arenberg | Dec 2015 – Feb 2016

[ December 5, 2015 to December 6, 2015. December 19, 2015 to December 20, 2015. December 26, 2015 to December 31, 2015. January 2, 2016 to January 10, 2016. January 23, 2016 to January 24, 2016. February 6, 2016 to February 7, 2016. February 20, 2016 to February 21, 2016. ]
Relax this Summer on d’Arenberg’s lush lawns. Challenge your friends to bocce or croquet, bring a picnic lunch.
Wine available by the glass & bottle.

Happening every second weekend throughout summer. 12-5pm. Kids Korner Sundays 12-2pm.

Dec 2015
Sat 5 – Sun 6
Sat 19 – Sun 20
Sat 26 – Thurs 31

Jan 2016
Closed New Year’s Day
Sat 2 – Sun 10
Sat 23 – Sun […]

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Christmas Lights for Heart Kids | Greenwith | Dec 2015

[ December 2, 2015 to December 24, 2015. ]
Enjoy the lights at the annual Christmas Lights display in Greenwith supporting Heart Kids SA.
Buy a raffle ticket or something from the stall. **All proceeds go to Heart Kids SA .**

Open Wednesday to Sunday | 7:30pm to 10:30pm until Christmas Eve.

CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS

 

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Christmas Lights for Heart Kids […]

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Summer School Holiday Guide | Dec 2015 to Jan 2016

[ December 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016. ]
Summer Holidays in Adelaide!
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on offer. There are venues all over Adelaide that offer vacation care programs, […]

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The Big Wedgie – the Tallest Inflatable Waterslide in the World | Glenelg | 13 Dec 15 to 28 Jan 2016

[ December 13, 2015 to January 28, 2016. ]
This summer there’s a really good reason to get a wedgie…..
Introducing The Big Wedgie, the tallest inflatable waterslide in the world!! It’s coming to Glenelg.
At a whopping 18.2 metres tall and 72 metres long, The Big Wedgie is not for the faint hearted and is definitely a thrill ride.

With a 55 degree drop, you are […]

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Trippo – the World’s Largest Inflatable Slide | Victor Harbor | 19 Dec 15 to 31 Jan 2016

[ December 19, 2015 to January 31, 2016. ]
The Trippo – the world’s largest inflatable waterslide is heading to Victor Harbor for loads of fun and thrills for Summer 2015-2016.
It is 54 metres long and 20 metres wide and stands at over three stories high, giving theme park level entertainment. It includes three slide chute options to give an exhilarating experience for all […]

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Ended: WIN Tickets for Disney Pixar – The Good Dinosaur | In Cinemas Boxing Day

The Good Dinosaur asks the question: “What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct?”
Disney Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend.
While travelling […]

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MRASA Motorcycle Toy Run | 13 Dec 2015

[ December 13, 2015; 11:00 am; ]
The Motorcycle Riders Association of South Australia (MRASA) is holding their annual Toy Run this year on Sunday 13 December 2015.
The MRA Toy Run has been held for over 30 years and occurs annually on the second Sunday in December. The MRA organises and funds this event with incredible support from volunteers, sponsors and organisations […]

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Shop Barossa Christmas Shopping Day | 5 Dec 2015

[ December 5, 2015; ]

Over forty retailers across the Barossa are joining together in the Shop Barossa Christmas shopping event, inviting locals and visitors to spend their Christmas dollars locally this festive season.
For one day only the participating retailers will be offering a fantastic range of free gifts, discounts, VIP experiences and special offers. Free hand massages in store, […]

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Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries | Dec 2015 & Jan 2016

[ December 23, 2015; December 29, 2015; January 3, 2016; January 10, 2016; January 23, 2016; January 31, 2016; ]
Safe and supervised ‘in water’ experiences of our unique marine life and habitats.
Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS) is an incorporated, not-for-profit community organisation. The program is based on the highly successful New Zealand program ‘Experiencing Marine Reserves’.  

EMS snorkel leaders are qualified snorkelling instructors and offer guidance, direction and coordination of our snorkel experiences.

EMS provides mask (goggles), […]

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