february 2022 Articles

Animal Experiences are back at Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park

Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park welcome back a selection of their popular Animal Experiences.
With increased Covid-safety procedures in place, Zoos SA have announced the return of a number of Animal Experiences at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.
Animal Experiences are a fabulous way to get up close to the majestic animals you don’t see […]

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KickStart for Kids | New Operations Hub | Donations Needed

KickStart for Kids
KickStart for Kids officially opened their brand new million-dollar warehouse/office space in 2021, creating a central hub for all operations thanks to the generous donations and support from a range of South Australian businesses.
Having completed construction at the end of 2020, the large purpose-built facility has allowed KickStart for Kids to reach more […]

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FREE Inclusive Pickleball-Tennis Program for Kids | Feb-Apr 2022

Inclusive Pickeball-Tennis Program
A free, fun and engaging introduction to racquet sports for all ages and abilities.
One Culture Support Services, Inclusive Clubs Australia, Pickleball SA, Tennis SA and ORSR have partnered to provide a new program for people to learn racquet sports in South Australia using Pickleball as a pathway to Tennis.
They aim to support people […]

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Easter Holiday Play Streets | City of Onkaparinga | Applications Close 14 Feb 2022

Easter Holiday Play Streets – 1000 Play Streets Program
There’s nothing like closing the street for some playtime to bring your neighbourhood together.
The City of Onkaparinga are planning ahead for Easter time and are keen to hear from Onkaparinga residents that would like to host their own neighbourhood get together. As an idea, the kids can […]

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Summer Recipes | Adelaide Central Market

Adelaide Central Market Summer Recipes 
The Adelaide Central Market has released some Summer entertaining recipes for sharing during the Summer period. 
The recipes listed below include Mango and Chicken Salad, Guacamole, Frozen Summer Fruit Pavlova Puddings and Lemon Pavlova with Summer Fruits. Preparing a meal together is also a great way to encourage kids to help in […]

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Smiles, Beats & Treats | Festivals & Events in Your Local SA Council | 2022

Smiles, Beats & Treats โ€“ Festivals & Local Council Events in South Australia
In South Australia we love getting together for festivals and events, and are spoiled for choice with so many things to see and do year-round.
Itโ€™s hard to imagine a festival or event in South Australia that wouldnโ€™t involve councils in its planning, preparation, […]

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Adelaide Hills Farmers Market | Mt Barker

Adelaide Hills Farmers Market 
Every week the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market offers a full selection of produce including fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables, eggs, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, sweets, gluten and grain free foods, nuts, oils, spices, preserves, fermented foods, beer, wine, cider, gin, grains, plants, flowers and seeds and a great selection of street […]

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Questacon Earth Quest | Travelling Science Exhibition | 10 Jan – 2 Mar 2022

[ January 31, 2022 to March 2, 2022. ]
Questacon’s Interactive Exhibits at Salisbury Community Hub
Questacon’s travelling exhibition Earth Quest, Outer Space to Inner Earth, takes visitors on a voyage from the outer limits of the Milky Way galaxy to the very centre of Earth.
Held at the Salisbury Community Hub, the exhibition is aimed at kids aged 8 to 12 years but can be […]

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Fringe at Victor Harbor | Adelaide Fringe | 27 Feb 2022

[ February 27, 2022; ]
Fringe at Victor Harbor
Get away for a day of fun, sun and Fringe celebrations in Victor Harbor.
South Australia’s favourite coastal holiday destination will be buzzing on Sunday 27 February with a line up of performances, markets and experiences for the whole family. Go along from 9am to 4pm at Warland Reserve, Ocean Street and Railway […]

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Australia’s Top 20 Beaches for 2022

2 SA beaches named in Australia’s Top 20 Beaches for 2022
The 2022 list of winners focuses on nature-based locations, many quirky spots within easy reach of cities, and also celebrates the significant cultural value of the coast to Australiaโ€™s First Nations people.
The list was selected from thousands of beaches and covers every state and territory, with a […]

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Adelaide Strikers Pop-Up Blast | Mini Cricket Sessions for Kids | Feb 2022

Adelaide Strikers Pop-Up Blast
Adelaide Strikers Pop-Up Blast is here to make remote learning a bit more fun!
The Adelaide Strikers are supporting parents throughout the staged return to school in 2022, offering a condensed version of their holiday programs for kids in years 2-6. 
The Pop-Up programs are designed to be an easy and affordable way for […]

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Return to Classrooms | Information for Parents & Caregivers Supporting Children

Helping Parents and Caregivers Support Children with SA’s Hybrid School Model
As South Australia prepares for Reception, Years 1, 7, 8 and 12 to return to classrooms on 2 February 2022 with the remainder learning online for the first two weeks of term, infant and child mental health advocate Emerging Minds says it is understandable for […]

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science on the streets

Science on the Streets at MOD. | Adelaide Fringe | 19 Feb, 5 & 19 Mar 2022

[ February 19, 2022; March 5, 2022; March 19, 2022; ]
Science on the Streets
Where is the science in our city? You might be surprised at how many significant scientific sites we have here in Adelaide.
Go along with the MOD. team as they venture through the heart of Adelaide to discover the science behind the city. This tour will highlight selected STEM sites, while showcasing innovative […]

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Lunar New Year Concert | Adelaide Festival Centre | 12 Feb 2022

[ February 12, 2022; ]
Lunar New Year Concert 2022
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a joyful evening of traditional and contemporary performance, produced by South Australia’s School of Chinese Music & Arts.
Marvel at an array of historic Asian instruments, including a full percussion section. Celebrate Lunar New Year across cultures with this one-night-only concert at the Adelaide Festival Centre. There […]

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Adelaide Fringe Festival | Family Friendly Shows | 2022

[ February 18, 2022 to March 20, 2022. ]
Family Friendly Shows for Kids at the 2022 Adelaide Fringeย 
Theย Adelaide Fringeย is always an exciting time of the year with plenty of free family friendly entertainment and fantastic shows for kids.
The Adelaide Fringe runs for four weeks from mid-February to mid-March and there is something for absolutely everyone on offer, from street theatre and circus acts […]

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Cafรฉs, Pubs & Restaurants with Outdoor Dining | South Australia

Enjoy the great outdoors at your local cafรฉ, pub or restaurant 
Long hot summers with balmy evenings and mild winters mean South Australians can dine outside for a large portion of the year and there are plenty of pubs, cafรฉs and restaurants that offer outdoor dining. Better yet, many of them are family friendly which is […]

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Little Strikers Program | All Girls Junior Cricket Skills Sessions

Little Strikers Program
Is your daughter keen to experience all-girls junior cricket this summer?  The Little Strikers Program is specifically designed for female players who are 8 โ€“ 10 years old.
The Little Strikers Program is a four-week program giving participants a sample of the skills needed to progress into the Strikers Girls Cricket League.  There are four […]

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Friday Nights at the Pool | Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre

[ December 10, 2021; January 14, 2022; February 11, 2022; ]
Friday Nights at the Pool
Join the fun this summer at the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre on the second Friday of December, January and February.
The ‘Friday Night at the Pool’ event is designed for young people to enjoy food, fun, entertainment and of course, swimming.  The Swimming Centre will be alive with entertainment including music, games […]

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Naomi Hobson: Adolescent Wonderland | SA Regional Tour | 11 Dec 2021 – 8 Oct 2023

Naomi Hobson: Adolescent Wonderland Touring Regional South Australia
Inspired by her direct environment and ongoing connection to country, Naomi Hobsonโ€™s Adolescent Wonderland, first displayed as part of Tarnanthiโ€™s Open Hands exhibition, is a series of photographs that tell the real-life story of young Aboriginal people in remote Australia.
The title of this series was inspired by the […]

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25 Things to Do in Summer in Adelaide | Nature Play SA

[ December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017. ]
25 Things to Do in Summer in Adelaide
Rockpool discoveries, summer fruit harvests, early morning bushwalks, nature boat racing, balmy evenings by the waterโ€ฆ get set for an endless summer of outdoor play with Nature Play SA’s list of โ€˜25 Things to Do in Summerโ€™!
Print a copy for your family, pop it on the fridge, and […]

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Thin Ice VR | SA Museum | 20 Nov 2021 – 6 Feb 2022

[ November 20, 2021 to February 6, 2022. ]
Thin Ice VR
From the only person to authentically recreate Shackletonโ€™s journey of survival, Tim Jarvis AM brings you closer to the epic experience than ever before in a 20-minute historical re-creation documentary VR experience.
In 1914, in one of the last great expeditions of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, Sir Ernest Shackleton set out on […]

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moonlight markets

Campbelltown Moonlight Markets | Thorndon Park | Nov 2021 – Mar 2022

[ November 5, 2021; December 3, 2021; February 4, 2022; March 4, 2022; ]
Campbelltown Moonlight Markets
Go along to discover hidden treasures, try new food and wine experiences, sit back and enjoy the night. 
The Moonlight Markets are held on the first Friday in November, December, February and March, from 6pm to 10pm. 

This family friendly, outdoor market features around 90 artisan craft and fashion stalls, food and wine, music and […]

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TreeClimb Adelaide | Aerial Adventure Park | Adelaide

TreeClimb Adelaide – Aerial Adventure Park
TreeClimb Adelaide is Australiaโ€™s first inner-city aerial adventure park built within the natural environment of the Adelaide City Park Lands. TreeClimb offers 8 elevated treetop courses, including zip lines all set within Kurrangga Park (Blue Gum park).
Grand Course
The Grand Course consists of over 50 obstacles, designed for thrill seekers and […]

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Free Henley Beach Wheelchair Hire and Beach Mat | October to April

Free Henley Beach Wheelchair Hire
From mid October until April each year, the bookable beach wheelchairs are available for free half-day hire down at Henley Beach.
The wheelchairs enable people living with a disability to go into the water and enjoy the beach safely. They are available for free half-day hire (morning or afternoon) from mid October […]

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West End Redbacks Marsh Sheffield Shield | Adelaide Home Games 2021/22

[ February 9, 2022; March 23, 2022 to March 26, 2022. ]
West End Redbacks Marsh Sheffield Shield 2021/22 Fixture
The Redbacks will host five Shield matches in their 2021/22 season, including four at Adelaide Oval and one at Karen Rolton Oval.
Marsh Sheffield Shield action is scheduled to return to Adelaide Oval in 2021-22, with the West End Redbacks hosting four long-form contests at the iconic venue. Karen […]

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Skywhales: Every Heart Sings Family Flight | Bordertown | 2 Oct 2021

Skywhales: Every Heart Sings Family Flight
Following three flight events in Canberra, the sculptures are embarking on a tour that will see them float across the skies of Australia as a National Gallery Touring Event throughout 2021 and 2022.
Editor’s Note: EVENT POSTPONED: Sadly due to COVID border restrictions the Skywhales are being postponed to mid-February 2022. Please […]

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