january 2018 Articles

The Big Wedgie | World’s Tallest Inflatable Waterslide | Glenelg | 1 Jan – 4 Feb 2018

[ January 1, 2018 to February 4, 2018. ]
This summer there’s a really good reason to get a wedgie…..
The Big Wedgie, the tallest freestanding inflatable waterslide in the world is returning to Glenelg.
At a whopping 18.2 metres tall and 82 metres long, The Big Wedgie is not for the faint hearted and is definitely a thrill ride.  For those looking for a wedgie that’s […]

Continue Reading
water-wonderland-water-park-adelaide-bonython-park-

Water Wonderland Adelaide | Inflatable Water Park Fun at Bonython Park | 28 Dec 2017 to 28 Jan 2018

[ December 28, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
The world’s largest inflatable water theme park, Water Wonderland, is in Adelaide 28 December to 28 January 2018.
The water theme park will burst open its gates in time for the summer school holidays at Bonython Park.
READ OUR REVIEW OF LAST YEAR’S WATER WONDERLAND HERE
Water Wonderland is aimed at bringing fun and excitement to the cities […]

Continue Reading

Steve Backshall’s Deadly 60 Down Under | Adelaide | 6 & 7 Jan 2018

[ January 6, 2018 to January 7, 2018. ]  
Steve Backshall’s Deadly 60 Down Under!
After two sell-out Australian Tours, Steve Backshall, the star of the hit TV show Deadly 60, is returning to Australia with his brand new stage show.
However this time there is big difference … this summer Steve will appear live on stage with some of Australia’s deadliest animals!

Join Steve as he […]

Continue Reading

Semaphore Summer Carnival | New Years Eve & Australia Day Fireworks | Dec 2017-Jan 2018

[ December 16, 2017 to December 24, 2017. December 26, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival 2017
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 fun filled outing for the whole family. Enjoy some beachside fun on the […]

Continue Reading

Operation Ouch! Live On Stage | Her Majesty’s Theatre | 4-5 Jan 2018

[ January 4, 2018 to January 5, 2018. ]
Operation Ouch! Live On Stage
Following their sold out Australian tour in January 2017, Dr Chris and Dr Xand, the stars of hit ABC Me children’s television series Operation Ouch!, are coming back to Australia with a brand new show!
TV’s favourite identical twins have been hard at work creating more incredible medical stunts and even crazier experiments. […]

Continue Reading

Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema | Botanic Park | 1 Dec 2017 – 18 Feb 2018

[ December 9, 2017; December 16, 2017; December 21, 2017; January 2, 2018; January 27, 2018; ]  
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Moonlight Cinema is Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, showing advance screenings, new releases, cult films and movies suitable for the whole family on the lawns of the iconic Botanic Park.

Adelaide’s 2017-18 Summer Season opens on Friday 1 December 2017 until 18 February 2018.  CLICK […]

Continue Reading

Hammer Time Croquet | Glenelg, Norwood & Woodville | Nov 2017 – Feb 2018

Hammer Time Croquet – Family Fun, Music, Bar & Prizes
Hammer Time Croquet is back on summer evenings at Glenelg, Norwood and Woodville.  Combining relaxing croquet games on lush lawns and gorgeous sunsets, this is a game the whole family can enjoy playing.
Hammer Time Croquet is the perfect social meeting place for friends for a relaxed […]

Continue Reading

Pick Your Own Cherries | Cherry Orchards South Australia | Nov 2017 to Jan 2018

[ November 1, 2017 to January 14, 2018. ]
Pick your own cherries
EDITOR’S NOTE:  As of Sunday 14 January 2018 the season is over this year for pick your own. 
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun […]

Continue Reading
concrete sessions oaklands park

Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions | Nov 2017 – Feb 2018

[ November 23, 2017; December 7, 2017; January 11, 2018; January 25, 2018; February 8, 2018; February 22, 2018; ]
Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions
Once again The Oaklands Recreational Plaza skate park will feature a series of free youth skateboarding and BMX sessions on Thursday nights throughout summer.
These sessions will be facilitated by Lighthouse Youth Projects and Big Sunday and have been made possible through the City of Marion’s Youth Development grant funding.

All young […]

Continue Reading

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Outdoor Cinema Screening | National Motor Museum | 25 Jan 2017

[ January 25, 2017; 6:00 pm; ]  
The National Motor Museum will present another of its popular Outdoor Cinema screenings of classic Australian road movies in January, with one of the best feel-good Aussie comedies of the 90s, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
On the scenic grounds of the Museum on Australia Day-Eve, film-lovers can recline on picnic rugs underneath the stars, listen […]

Continue Reading

Santa By The Beach Christmas Photography Sessions

[ December 3, 2017; ]
Santa By The Beach Christmas Photography Sessions with My Family Photo

This year why not have your family Christmas photos taken at the beach? My Family Photo are holding special Santa photography sessions at Henley Beach on Sunday 3 December for only $75.
You can avoid busy shopping centres and book in advance, which means no waiting […]

Continue Reading

Cleland Wildlife Park Night Walks | Nov 2017-April 2018

[ November 10, 2017; November 24, 2017; December 15, 2017; December 29, 2017; January 12, 2018; January 19, 2018; February 9, 2018; February 23, 2018; March 2, 2018; March 16, 2018; April 13, 2018; April 27, 2018; ]  
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the haunting […]

Continue Reading

Adelaide Strikers | Big Bash League | Adelaide Oval | Dec 2017 & Jan 2018

[ December 22, 2017; December 31, 2017; January 9, 2018; January 17, 2018; ]  
Adelaide’s best value summer entertainment is back again when your Adelaide Strikers return to Adelaide Oval for BBL|07!
Don’t miss out on four massive home games including the New Year’s Eve double-header, now one of the iconic days on the sporting calendar.

Dizzy Gillespie returns to coach the team and is aiming to take the Strikers that […]

Continue Reading

Youngharts Creative Convention | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | 8-12 Jan 2018

[ January 8, 2018 to January 12, 2018. ]
Youngharts Creature Convention
The Youngharts Creative Convention is for creative young people between the ages of 8 and 21 years old who love singing, acting, dancing and expressing themselves through creativity.
The Convention puts young creative people in a room with some of Australia’s most experienced and respected performers for a week of seminars, workshops, discussions and rehearsals, culminating in a live performance showcase at […]

Continue Reading

Brain Candy Live | Adam Savage & Michael Stevens | Adelaide | 24 Jan 2018

[ January 24, 2018; 7:30 pm; ]  
Adam Savage and Michael Stevens have joined forces to bring this one of a kind interactive, hands-on, minds-on theatrical experience to Australia.
Adam Savage, one of television’s most loved personalities, has joined forces with Michael Stevens, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and they’re coming to a theater near you. They’re bringing along their crazy toys, incredible tools […]

Continue Reading

Alice in Wonderland Live on Stage | 12 Jan 2018

[ January 12, 2018; 11:00 am; 2:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ]
Alice in Wonderland Live on Stage at Her Majesty’s Theatre
The New York smash hit production of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic Alice In Wonderland comes to life on stage in the most hilarious-filled madcap fun at Her Majesty’s Theatre for 3 performances only.
Tumble down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her adventures […]

Continue Reading

NEW Bupa Family Rides and Bupa Mini Tour for Kids | Santos Tour Down Under | Jan 2018

[ January 14, 2018; January 16, 2018; January 18, 2018; January 21, 2018; ]  
Exciting announcement from the Santos Tour Down Under – New Regional Rides for families in 2018
Cycling fans will have even more opportunities to become involved with the Santos Tour Down Under in 2018 with two regional rides added to the program for the event’s 20th year – in the Barossa Valley and Victor Harbor.
It’s anticipated […]

Continue Reading

Glenelg Sunset Markets | Moseley Square | Dec 2017 – Mar 2018

[ December 10, 2017; February 11, 2018; February 25, 2018; March 25, 2018; ]
The Glenelg Sunset Markets will deliver the ultimate outdoor market to the beach this summer!
The Glenelg Sunset Markets will kick off again in December with the ultimate outdoor beach market.  Summer vibes, delicious local eats, live music and local artisans pedaling their wares.

Located at the iconic Glenelg foreshore at Moseley Square, the Glenelg Sunset Markets […]

Continue Reading

Adelaide 36ers | Home Game Season | Oct 2017 – Feb 2018

The Adelaide 36ers are the only team in the National Basketball League (NBL) representing South Australia.
Tickets are now on sale the Adelaide 36ers home games for the 2017/18 season.  Played at Titanium Security Arena in Findon, it’s a must see experience for every basketball fan to watch their local team play live.
2017/18 Season Home Games:

Thursday 5 October […]

Continue Reading

Stirling Laneways Market | Sep 2017 – Apr 2018

[ September 24, 2017; October 22, 2017; November 26, 2017; December 17, 2017; January 28, 2018; February 25, 2018; March 25, 2018; April 22, 2018; ]
Stirling Laneways Market 2017/18 Season
Stirling Laneways in the Adelaide Hills is ‘more than a market’ – it’s a celebration of life and brings a fresh burst of colour to the picturesque streetscape,  coinciding with the monthly markets.

Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets of Stirling to discover a convergence of artists and entertainers, pop-up […]

Continue Reading

BBQ Buoys on the River Torrens | Sep 2017 – Mar 2018

Experience BBQ Buoys with family and friends along the River Torrens
BBQ Buoys is a BBQ + boating + party + fun experience company, making the most of our Aussie lifestyle.  Here in the city of Adelaide you can rent a donut-shaped boat with a BBQ on board where you can grill your own lunch, or […]

Continue Reading

VACSWIM Enrolments Now Open | Dec 2017 & Jan 2018

2017/18 VACSWIM Enrolments Now Open
Save the date – VACSWIM is coming! Click here for VACSWIM enrolments
Online enrolments for the iconic SA Water VACSWIM water safety program have opened for the 2017/18 season.  Now is the time for families to register and save the date to keep children safe in the water this summer.
Editor’s note: online enrolments […]

Continue Reading
Civic Park Movies

Civic Park Movies | Modbury | Nov 2017, Jan & Feb 2018

[ November 10, 2017; 6:30 pm; February 9, 2018; 6:30 pm; ]
Civic Park Movies
Civic Park Movies is a free outdoor cinema experience at Civic Park, Modbury.
With five movies in the season, this is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Each night features free entertainment from 6.30pm including inflatable fun, prizes and more. Arrive early, share dinner in the park, then sit back, relax and […]

Continue Reading

Paddington 2 | In Cinemas 21 Dec 2017

[ December 21, 2017; ]
Following on from Paddington, the teaser trailer for Paddington 2 is now available, offering a first look at the next adventure of everyone’s favourite, loveable bear.
The much-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy […]

Continue Reading
ferdinand

Ferdinand | In Cinemas 14 Dec 2017

[ December 14, 2017; ]
Ferdinand| In Cinemas 14 December 2017
20th Century Fox presents Ferdinand, from Blue Sky Studios and Carlos Saldanha, the director of “Rio” and inspired by the beloved book “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson.
Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart.

After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he […]

Continue Reading
coco2

Coco | Disney Pixar movie | In Cinemas 26 Dec 2017

[ December 26, 2017; ]
Coco | In Cinemas 26 December 2017
Newcomer Anthony Gonzales and Gael García Bernal (Amores Perros) star in this Disney-Pixar animated adventure about Dia de los Muertos, co-directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3).
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, […]

Continue Reading

Penfield Park Railway Open Days & Twilight Rides | Edinburgh | 2017-2018

[ November 11, 2017; November 13, 2017; November 26, 2017; December 9, 2017; January 10, 2018; January 13, 2018; January 17, 2018; January 24, 2018; ]  

The Penfield Model Engineers Society (P.M.E.S) was formed with the primary aim of promoting the art of model and experimental engineering.
The Penfield Model Engineers Society club rooms are located at Penfield in South Australia and is the meeting place for the society. Open days are held on a regular basis to exhibit members work to the […]

Continue Reading

Water Wonderland Adelaide | Watersliding fun at Bonython Park | Review

When you drive along Port Road, you really can’t miss the Water Wonderland world that has landed this January in Adelaide. It is apparently the world’s largest inflatable water theme park, so it was definitely worth checking out. What is it like? Check out our pics and videos below for a little taste.
 

It’s really quite […]

Continue Reading
Back to Top
Top