july 2016 Articles

Stadium Stomp | 3 Jul 2016

[ July 3, 2016; 8:00 am to 11:00 am. ]
What is Stadium Stomp?
Stadium Stomp, also known as the ultimate stair climbing challenge, is a unique event that sets you on a stair climbing course within very large sporting stadiums. Participants climb up, down and around the stairs within the stadium bays, traversing literally thousands of stairs along the way. It’s a stadium stair climb!
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Top Things To Do In Winter Around Adelaide | 2016

Top things to do in winter around Adelaide
Winter has well and truly swept in upon us bringing chilly nights and rainy days. However there is still plenty to see and do around Adelaide. Adelaide’s milder climate means that it is still possible to venture out into the fresh, crisp air and play on clear days […]

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Nature Play SA 25 Things to do in Winter 2016

25 Things To Do In Winter | Nature Play SA | 2016

The days are shorter, temperatures are cooler and it’s wetter underfoot, but Nature Play’s list of 25 things to do this winter provides the perfect opportunity to rug up and head outdoors.
Download the list, place it on the fridge and see how many you and your friends can tick off this winter.
25 things to do in winter in […]

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Ended: WIN Tickets to the Gazillion Bubble Show

[ June 3, 2016 to June 17, 2016. ]
Gazillion Bubble Show
Get ready for the Adelaide premiere of bubble mania as the Festival Theatre is transformed into a magical bubble land from 14 – 17 July 2016.
The Gazillion Bubble Show is an unbelievabubble extravaganza for everyone, unlike anything you have ever seen before. It will amaze your whole family with mind blowing bubble magic. […]

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Willunga Almond Blossom Festival

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival | Sat 30 Jul 2016 & Sun 31 Jul 2016

[ July 30, 2016; July 31, 2016; ]
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been held in the last week of July every year since 1969. Each year the Festival gets bigger and better and 2016 is set to do the same. There is family entertainment for all ages including show rides, delicious food stalls, market stalls, local artisans and much, […]

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Cubby Town 2 | Nature Play SA | 21 & 22 Jul 2016

[ July 21, 2016 to July 22, 2016. ]
Learn how to build cubbies from natural materials with Nature Play SA
It’s on again in the July school holidays, the challenge to create stick cubbies of every shape and size in Belair National Park on Thursday 21 July and Friday 22 July 2016.

Nature Play’s first Cubby Town event last year saw almost 6,000 people join in.  For many […]

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Football Sunday Fundays – Kids Go Free | Adelaide Oval | 5 Jun 2016 & 31 Jul 2016

[ June 5, 2016; 4:10 pm; July 31, 2016; 4:10 pm; ]
Take the kids to the footy for free on Sunday Funday!
Kids will get free access to two Adelaide games in 2016 as the Club launches its own Sunday Funday. In a first for Adelaide Oval and the Crows, children will get free tickets to home games against St Kilda (June 5) and Essendon (July 31).

Crows Chief […]

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Zirka Circus | Castle Plaza & West Lakes| 28 Jul – 28 Aug 2016

[ July 28, 2016 7:00 pm to August 28, 2016 7:00 pm. ]
Zirka Circus is back – in Edwardstown and West Lakes!
Zirka Circus, the first contemporary circus to be owned and operated in Australia by a woman is visiting Australia as part of its World Tour! Jeni Hou’s family has been entertaining crowds for 3 generations.

Zirka brings a fresh and exciting new look to circus in Australia. […]

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Sensory Screenings | For Families & Children with Autism | Event Cinemas Marion

[ June 19, 2016; 11:00 am; July 24, 2016; 11:00 am; August 21, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Specially presented movies for families and children on the spectrum
Event Cinemas Marion Sensory Screenings are specially presented films, with adjusted theatre conditions that better accommodate families & children on the Autism Spectrum or special needs.

Altered conditions include:

decreased volume
dimmed lighting
no allocated seating; and
the freedom to move.

All tickets to these sessions are $8.00 each.
Sensory Screenings film programme
June 19 […]

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War at Sea: The Navy in WWI | Unley | May – Aug 2016

Over 100 years ago Australia’s first submarine disappeared while on patrol near New Guinea.
This exhibition from the Australian National Maritime Museum, along with rare archival footage of the Navy during WWI, tells the story.  Fun activities for children include designing a war medal and creating a war ship disguise.
The exhibition will be held throughout May […]

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Family Flix Movies at Mainline Drive-In | May-Aug 2016

[ May 28, 2016; 5:00 pm; June 4, 2016; 5:00 pm; June 11, 2016; 5:00 pm; June 18, 2016; 5:00 pm; June 25, 2016; 5:00 pm; July 2, 2016; 5:00 pm; July 9, 2016; 5:00 pm; July 16, 2016; 5:00 pm; July 23, 2016; 5:00 pm; July 30, 2016; 5:00 pm; August 6, 2016; 5:15 pm; August 13, 2016; 5:15 pm; ]
Experience drive-in movie excitement with your family
Wallis Mainline Drive-In are once again holding special Saturday movie nights dedicated for families.

They open an hour before the movie starts so you can get there early and enjoy a relaxed dinner before sitting back to watch the large outdoor screen.
What to bring to the Family Flix drive-in movies
Pack the […]

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NAIDOC SA March & Family Fun Day | 8 Jul 2016

[ July 8, 2016; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
2016 NAIDOC SA March and Family Fun Day
The 2016 NAIDOC SA March and Family Fun Day are amongst the biggest events on the South Australian NAIDOC Calendar
NAIDOC SA March
Join in at Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), on Friday 8 July in the morning, as a march to Parliament House will be held. The NAIDOC March will leave […]

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Cosy Classics Movie Matinees | Woodville Town Hall | 29 May – 6 Oct 2016

[ May 29, 2016; July 3, 2016; July 21, 2016; 10:30 am; August 7, 2016; 1:00 pm; October 6, 2016; 10:30 am; ]

Get cosy over winter with matinee screenings of your favourite classic movies

The City of Charles Sturt is now celebrating its fifth Movie Series the “Cosy Classics Collection” in its historical Woodville Town Hall.
Screening every few weeks, the series will offer a true spectrum of culture, music and nostalgia, with dress up competitions for both the […]

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Findon Swim School Opens August 2016 | Go in the draw to win FREE SWIMMING LESSONS

Findon Swim School is giving away FREE SWIMMING LESSONS!
Findon Swim School is opening soon in August 2016 and they are giving away one month’s worth of FREE swimming lessons every week until they open! All you have to do is to pop over and like the FINDON SWIMMING SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE to go in the draw. It’s […]

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James and the Giant Peach | 24 Jun – 3 Jul 2016

[ June 24, 2016; 7:00 pm; June 25, 2016; 5:00 pm; June 26, 2016; 2:00 pm; July 1, 2016; 7:00 pm; July 2, 2016; 5:00 pm; July 3, 2016; 2:00 pm; ]

The Hills Youth Theatre’s 30th anniversary celebrations  continue with their June production, James and the Giant Peach. Based on the Roald Dahl classic, this show promises enormous fun, huge laughs, great puppets, epic magic and one giant peach. Kids can come dressed as their favourite story book character for a walk on stage!

After his parents are […]

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The Gazillion Bubble Show | 14 – 17 Jul 2016

[ July 14, 2016 12:00 pm to July 17, 2016 12:00 pm. ]
Gazillion Bubble Show starring Melody Yang to create a magical bubble wonderland at Adelaide Festival Centre.
Get ready for the Adelaide premiere of bubble mania as the Festival Theatre is transformed into a magical bubble land from 14 – 17 July 2016.
The Gazillion Bubble Show is an unbelievabubble extravaganza for everyone, unlike anything you have ever […]

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Family Fun Fair | National Railway Museum | 21 – 24 Jul 2016

[ July 21, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. July 22, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. July 23, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. July 24, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Family Fun Fair at the National Railway Museum.
Lots of children’s entertainment, music, singing and dancing, street theatre, Aussie Wildlife tent and face painting. Plenty of catering and BBQ for food and drink.
Three separate train rides – all rides included in the admission fee. Steam trains Peronne, and little green steam train Bill and also the Redhen railcars will […]

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Spike | Something on Saturday 2016 | 30 Jul 2016

[ July 30, 2016; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; ]

Spike By Little Wing Puppets.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.

Combining shadow puppetry and physical comedy, this is the story of a baby echidna named “Spike”, who is stolen from his nest and hatches from his egg far away from home.
A young girl befriends him as she plays alone in the bush, trying to escape bullies. He has […]

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The Good Morning Kids Show | Something on Saturday 2016 | 2 Jul 2016

[ July 2, 2016; 11:00 am to 11:50 am. ]

The Good Morning Kids Show: Woody’s World.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.

Woody’s World: where alley-cats sing and dance, mice invite you in for a cup of tea and farm animals gather for a bush dance.
The Good Morning Kids Show is a musical and theatrical treat not to be missed!
Beloved friends Herc the Alley-Cat and Ralph the Tiger Snake […]

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Sarah Jones: Catch The Reading Bug | Something on Saturday 2016 | 16 Jul 2016

[ July 14, 2016; 11:00 am; ]

Sarah Jones: Catch The Reading Bug by Nexus Arts.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.

Join Australia’s favourite ventriloquist Sarah Jones and her host of puppet pals in an adventure combining ventriloquism, magic and plenty of audience participation.

Meet Sarah’s funny talking puppet friends Eric the Spelling Bee, Lily the library book eating Lady Bug and Gus the Snail who’s […]

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Finding Dory | Flinders at the Flicks | 3 Jul 2016

[ July 3, 2016; 3:00 pm; ]
Flinders at the Flicks.
Join in for an afternoon at the movies to see the highly anticipated Finding Dory!

Profits from Flinders at the Flicks will support facilties and care programs for children and families at Flinders Medical Centre.

All tickets include a small drink and mini popcorn.

Cost: Adults $25 | Children $20 | Family of Four $80.

To purchase tickets visit the Flinders […]

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Winter Wonderland Ice Skating at Glenelg| City of Holdfast Bay | 2 – 31 Jul 2016

[ July 2, 2016 to July 31, 2016. ]
Winter Wonderland returns to Glenelg’s Moseley Square this July 2016

Strap on your skates and glide on the ice inside a windowed marquee with views of the beach.
It’s a great affordable family experience for all ages with lots of activities throughout Glenelg to engage and excite. For those that want to be inspired, Figure Skating demonstrations and […]

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The 2016 National Calisthenic Championships | 6 – 9 Jul 2016

[ July 6, 2016 to July 9, 2016. ]
South Australia is proud to host the 2016 National Calisthenic Championships at the prestigious Adelaide Festival Theatre.
Competitors from QLD, NSW, WA, ACT & SA will compete in Graceful, Solo, Duo and Team Competitions! This is a calisthenics event not to be missed!

2016 Rotational Items are:
Sub-Juniors – March, Free Exercises, Clubs, Aesthetic, Calisthenic Revue
Juniors – March […]

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A whole new world

A Whole New World | Interactive Children’s Pantomime | Australian Company of Performing Arts | 12 – 15 Jul 2016

[ July 12, 2016 to July 15, 2016. ]
A Whole New World – An interactive children’s pantomime!
The Australian Company of Performing Arts is launching its season of ‘A Whole New World’ this July! A perfect school holiday activity – one you will not want to miss!
But what is this children production actually about? Well everyone knows the story of Aladdin right? The begger […]

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Scooby-Doo Live! Level Up | 19 Jul 2016

[ July 19, 2016; ]
Scooby-Doo Live! Level Up
Just announced! Calling all Scooby-Doo fans! Are you ready for a spooky-fun, hi-tech gaming adventure?
Everyone’s favourite Great Dane, Scooby, and the mystery-solving crew—Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma, will take to the stage for the Australian World Premiere of Scooby-Doo Live! Level Up featuring, touring Australia these July School Holidays.
Save your date with Scooby-Doo […]

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Something on Saturday 2016 | Program Guide | 23 Apr – 27 Aug 2016

Something on Saturday 2016 – Program Guide
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday program continues to delight and entertain thousands of people every year, providing an opportunity to beat the winter blues with many South Australian children enjoying their first theatrical experience through the program.
The 2016 program has something that appeals to all tastes and covers […]

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Mister Maker & The Shapes Live on Stage | 21 Jul 2016

[ July 21, 2016; 6:00 pm; ]
Get ready Australia! MISTER MAKER is coming back with his brilliant, fun and interactive live show.
Join your ultimate arts and craft hero Mister Maker when he tours Australia and visits Adelaide in the July school holidays.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit the Live Nation website here.
Featuring brand new songs and makes, Mister Maker is […]

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The 52-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage! | 19 – 24 Jul 2016

[ July 19, 2016 to July 24, 2016. ]

The 52-Storey Treehouse – Live on Stage!
Presented by CDP and Adelaide Festival Centre

Hold on to your rocket-powered carrot launchers!

Andy and Terry set off on a madcap adventure in a world of hungry caterpillars, angry vegetables and ninja snails. Will our intrepid heroes solve the mysteries and survive the dangers?

Richard Tulloch brings Andy Griffiths’ and Terry […]

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Brick Barossa | 16 & 17 Jul 2016

[ July 16, 2016 to July 17, 2016. ]
Brick Barossa is a new LEGO fan event, the first for the Barossa region, to be hosted by St Jakobi Lutheran School in Lyndoch on July 16-17, 2016.
Exhibitors from Southern Bricks LEGO Group will amaze visitors with their intricate displays and unique creations. There will be dedicated themed areas for Star Wars, Mosaic artwork, Technic and LEGO Sculptures.

Large hands-on play areas […]

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The Bush Concert | ASO | 9 Jul 2016

[ July 9, 2016; ]
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre
Violins squawk like galahs. Clarinets interject like noisy minor birds. The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra brings you a remarkable interpretation of Helga Visser’s much-loved Australian tale, The Bush Concert.

Join eight ASO musicians and actor Susan Ferguson for a highly participatory performance that weaves the sounds of the Australian bush into an enchanting […]

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