The Mad Cappers’ Tea Party is a beautifully illustrated and produced, hardcover book aimed at children from pre-school to middle-primary.
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The Mad Cappers’ Tea Party is a fun-filled story of two children who help their adult friend come to terms with the unusual and awkward problem of losing her hair. After searching unsuccessfully […]
[ July 18, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ]
Family Fun Fair at the National Railway Museum
During the July school holidays from Thursday 18 July to Sunday 21 July the National Railway Museum will hold it’s annual Family Fun Fair.
There will be plenty of great family fun and entertainment including:
Animals Anonymous
Cool 4 Kids
Dig A Dino
Carnival Barrel Organ.
Food and drinks for […]
AFL Max – Australia’s first dedicated AFL family entertainment centre!
AFL Max is the nation’s first immersive footy skills and entertainment centre. Backed by the biggest names in the sport, their state-of-the-art facility brings together the latest technology and traditional skills development for players and fans of all ages.
Merging state of the art technology and traditional […]
[ July 17, 2019; ]
Cubby Town 2019
Cubby Town is back for the 2019 winter school holidays!
Nature Play SA is excited to be teaming up with National Parks South Australia again for their 5th Cubby Town event for ONE DAY only on 17 July at Belair National Park.
Tickets are now on sale and numbers will be capped to ensure the enjoyment of […]
[ June 28, 2019 to July 22, 2019. ]
Go Ice Skating at the Bay
Grab your mates and strap on some skates because Glenelg’s Winter Wonderland is coming back for three weeks from 28 June – 22 July in the all-weather, clear-domed beachside marquee.
You’ll see the sky and sea as you skate undercover on the large 450sqm ice rink. Kids will love the 25-metre […]
[ July 12, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Umbrella: Winter City Sounds
Umbrella Winter City Sounds is an open access live music festival presented by not-for-profit organisation, Music SA.
The 17 day festival will heat up the city and suburbs during winter with an exciting smorgasbord of over 350 live music events from 12 to 28 July. Established in 2016, Umbrella continues to grow in […]
[ July 7, 2019; ]
Bonjour Barossa 2019
Seppeltsfield Barossa will welcome back the highly anticipated French artisan festival “Bonjour Barossa” on Sunday 7 July 2019.
Bonjour Barossa will see the iconic Seppeltsfield estate, established in 1851, transform into a Parisian style market, celebrating South Australia’s best French-inspired delicacies within a picturesque winery atmosphere.
The Winter warming menu ‘du jour’ will highlight fromage, […]
[ July 17, 2019; ]
‘Once Upon a Fairy Tale’ High Tea
This July, all your dreams will come to life in the enchanted castle during this afternoon of food, fun and magical characters.
Take your seat in an enchanted castle for a decadent, two-hour high tea bursting with handmade, savoury and sweet treats. There will be so much to see and […]
[ July 21, 2019; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Cheese-A-Holics Cheese Festival 2019
Cheese-A-Holics Cheese Festival is back in 2019 at a new location in the Derby Pavilion at Morphettville Racecourse on Sunday 21 July to celebrate the most scrumptious cheeses from across Australia and around the world. Sample the delicious offerings from over 25 artisan producers and wholesalers of cheese, wine, gin and condiments […]
[ July 13, 2019 to July 14, 2019. October 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Gathered Design Market
If you love supporting local SA designers, artisans + small businesses, Gathered Design Market is for you.
Grab your nearest and dearest and go to the Queens Theatre to experience a market like no other. Acoustic entertainment, creative workshops, delicious food and drink will be on offer, amongst beautifully styled spaces showcasing homewares, candles, […]
[ July 18, 2019; 2:00 pm; ]
The Royal Rainbow Ball
The Royal Rainbow Ball is a musical fantasy for children, featuring the seven rainbow princesses, Queen Aura, Lady Bianca and Mr. Piano.
The Royal Rainbow Ball will be held at 10:30am and 2pm on 18 July at the Marche Club. These performances will be supporting the Childhood Cancer Association.
Dress in your favourite colour […]
[ July 11, 2019 to July 13, 2019. ]
Young Artist Exchange invites your child to explore The Planetarium.
New York City-based interdisciplinary group Artists By Any Other Name comes to Adelaide to educate and inspire via their original production “The Planetarium” – a marriage of music and dance inspired by Roman mythology, the solar system and the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.
The […]
[ July 3, 2019; July 10, 2019; July 27, 2019; ]
Patch Theatre’s new show ZOOM – a lost star finds its way home
New from Adelaide’s much loved Patch Theatre is ZOOM, a beautiful and immersive show that explores what dreams are made of.
Combining old school whimsy with state of the art technology, ZOOM is an enchanting story of a child alone in her bedroom, unable to sleep and curious to […]
[ July 27, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 50th Anniversary
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been a major fundraising event since 1969, when a local committee decided to raise money to build the Festival Hall. Today, proceeds from the festival continue to fund the maintenance and the continual upgrading of Willunga’s park facilities. This major tourism event draws families from across […]
[ July 8, 2019; ]
Teen Girl Power Workshop
In this full day interactive workshop, girls aged 12 – 16 years will discover their inner confidence, develop a positive mindset and understand the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body.
The following topics will be covered:
Identity and Strengths
Body Image
Friendship
Stress Busters
Social Media and Cyber Safety
These topics […]
[ July 3, 2019 to July 24, 2019. ]
Campbelltown Pizza Festival
The 2019 Campbelltown Pizza Festival will be held from 3 – 24 July throughout the City of Campbelltown. Heading into its sixth year, the festival continues to be a success with a majority of the venues booking out every year.
Discover different pizzas from one venue to another, as this festival showcases the great […]
[ July 27, 2019; 10:30 am; ]
SOLD OUT – Andy Griffiths & The 117-Storey Treehouse
*PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT*
Dymocks Adelaide invites fans of Andy Griffith’s and Terry Denton’s ‘The 117-Storey Treehouse’ series to explore the brand new storeys in The 117-Storey Treehouse.
Go along to hear all about the weird and wacky world of the ever-expanding Treehouse series at […]
[ July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019. ]
Plastic Free July
Join the challenge and ‘Choose To Refuse’ single-use plastic during July.
Imagine a world without plastic waste. That’s The Plastic Free Foundation’s mission – to build a global movement that dramatically reduces plastic use and improves recycling, worldwide.
How to Get Involved:
Step 1: Sign up to be counted (see link below) and you’ll be emailed […]
Families growing stronger, together
Has your family been through tough times and come out the other side? Maybe you could use your experiences to help another family who’s struggling.
Family by Family is a program built by families, for families. It brings people together – ‘Sharing’ and ‘Seeking’ families – to build connections, break down isolation and […]
[ July 26, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Experience the warmth of the Adelaide Hills with open fires, red wines and rustic fare.
Celebrate day and night during the Winter Reds Weekend as the region’s wineries and iconic venues play host to 50 sumptuous events.
Winter Reds general entry is free. Purchase an official souvenir Spiegelau wine glass for $10 and enjoy free entry at all […]
[ July 14, 2019 to July 19, 2019. ]
SA Interschools Snowsports Championships at Falls Creek
If you’re an Australian school-registered student and heading to Falls Creek Resort in Victoria during the third week of the July school holidays, don’t miss your chance to race down the mountain.
SA Snowsports Association is again staging the SA Interschools Snowsports Championships and students from all Australian states and territories […]
[ July 26, 2019 to July 28, 2019. August 1, 2019 to August 3, 2019. ]
Les Misérables School Edition
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical – a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time.
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. […]
[ July 17, 2019; ]
The Lion King | In Cinemas 17 July 2019
Director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born.
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir […]
[ June 8, 2019; June 15, 2019; June 22, 2019; June 29, 2019; July 6, 2019; July 13, 2019; July 20, 2019; July 27, 2019; ]
Family Flix Movies at Mainline Drive-In Cinema
Wallis Mainline Drive-In are once again holding special Saturday night movies dedicated to families.
Mainline Drive-In Movies 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. There will be free kids activities and […]
[ June 20, 2019; ]
Toy Story 4 – in Cinemas 20 June 2019
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky.
Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. […]
[ June 20, 2019; ]
The Secret Life of Pets 2 – in Cinemas 20 June 2019
Illumination’s tenth animated feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise.
Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter […]
[ June 23, 2019; July 21, 2019; August 18, 2019; October 20, 2019; ]
Dirty Days Mountain Bike Series
Bike SA is already well known in the mountain bike world for the Dirty Weekend, which has seen many mountain bikers take to the trails since the first event back in 2001!
Bike SA also offers another, more casual foray into mountain biking with Dirty Days. Featuring two skill level options, Dirty […]
[ June 28, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ]
SkatingAt Festival is in Adelaide this Winter.
The SkatingAt Festival is in Adelaide this Winter and it promises to turn Victoria Square into a world of enchantment, magic and wonder with an open-air ice rink, rides, entertainment and food and drink.
READ OUR ICE SKATING TIPS – GUIDE FOR FAMILIES HERE
ACTIVITIES
Ice Skating Rink
At the heart of the […]
[ July 12, 2019 to July 14, 2019. ]
Beer & BBQ Festival 2019
The Beer & BBQ Festival is back in Adelaide again this July for their 5th birthday.
The Beer & BBQ Festival is back for it’s 5th birthday and they have a cracker of a line-up with something for everyone. Their program is ever evolving so check back for updates via their Facebook […]
[ July 22, 2019 to September 27, 2019. October 14, 2019 to December 13, 2019. ]
REM+ Tuition Pre-School Reading Programme
Starting School in 2020? REM+ Tuition’s Pre-School Phonics Reading Programme, written by Jenny Allen (Director of REM+ Tuition) is specifically for pre-readers and beginning readers from 4½ years of age.
The aim of this programme is to prepare young children for reading and for school in such a way that they will […]
