june 2018 Articles

Kids Birthday Party Grazing Platter | Party Idea

Party Food | Kids Birthday Party Grazing Platter
If you’re on Instagram you may have seen all the gorgeous photos of grazing tables or platters. They’re basically platters or whole tables piled with all sorts of yummy food that you can graze on.
Unlike a structured party food table where you have lots of different bowls or […]

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Flower Brownie Birthday Cake

For Miss 13’s Birthday cake, I needed something simple and fast to make, consisting of things she likes to eat, with lots of pretty. The Flower Brownie Cake perfectly complemented her flower crown party. 
Earlier in the year I came across this gorgeous ‘giant cookie’ birthday cake (pictured below) on Instagram, by Adi Klinghofer.  They are […]

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Kmart Shopping Birthday Party | Teen Party Idea

Kmart Shopping Birthday Party | A Teen/Tween Party Idea
A Victorian mum has come up with the clever idea of throwing a Kmart birthday party for her daughter’s 13th birthday.
If you’re stuck on what to do for your teen’s next party, Shannon Cassidy, mum of two, may have the answer for you.  She came up with […]

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Mount Remarkable National Park | Park of the Month | June 2018

[ June 9, 2018; 9:00 am; June 10, 2018; 10:00 am; June 16, 2018; 11:30 am; June 23, 2018; 10:00 am; June 24, 2018; 10:00 am; ]
Mount Remarkable National Park – National Parks SA Park of the Month for June 2018
Everyone is invited to celebrate Mount Remarkable National Park as park of the month in June 2018. Bring warmth to your winter and explore the park – there are many free family friendly events to get involved in.
Mount Remarkable National Park […]

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Simple Tips for Reducing Plastic Waste | Plastic Free July 2018

Simple Tips to Help You Reduce Your Plastic Waste and go Plastic Free
Take a wander around the house, or supermarket and you can see that plastic is everywhere and almost everything is packaged in plastic. I recently bought a new pair of scissors and when I got them home I realised I needed to find […]

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Age of Elegance | Ayers House Museum | 29 Mar – 29 Jul 2018

[ May 29, 2018 10:00 am to June 3, 2018 4:00 pm. June 5, 2018 10:00 am to June 10, 2018 4:00 pm. June 12, 2018 10:00 am to June 18, 2018 4:00 pm. June 19, 2018 10:00 am to June 24, 2018 4:00 pm. June 26, 2018 10:00 am to July 1, 2018 4:00 pm. July 3, 2018 10:00 am to July 8, 2018 4:00 pm. July 10, 2018 10:00 am to July 15, 2018 4:00 pm. July 17, 2018 10:00 am to July 22, 2018 4:00 pm. July 24, 2018 10:00 am to July 29, 2018 4:00 pm. ]
You’re invited to a party. 150 years ago.
Age of Elegance is an immersive fashion installation in one of Adelaide’s most beautiful heritage homes. Be swept into the spirit of Adelaide high society during the Victorian era. Ayers House, home of Sir Henry Ayers during South Australia’s most glittering decades, will be alive again with the sights, sounds […]

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Historic Aldinga Township Celebration | 9 Jun 2018

[ June 9, 2018; ]
Historic Aldinga Township Celebration
The businesses of the Historic Aldinga Township invite everyone to join in the fun and festivities of their street celebration.
This event marks the completion of the new streetscape works recently undertaken by council. There will be something for everyone with live music, free kids activities, market stalls, a range of food, special […]

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The Game Engine: Digital Legends | National Motor Museum | 3 Jun 2018

[ June 3, 2018; ]
Gamers get ready – free admission to the National Motor Museum for under 15s all day
A mega gaming session at the Museum is being held on Sunday 3 June to celebrate the completion of The Game Engine: Digital Legends exhibition that looks at the relationship between and history of motoring and video gaming.
The exhibition includes […]

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Kiddo Markets | The Kids’ Marketplace | Wayville | 24 Jun 2018

[ June 24, 2018; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]   

KIDDO MAG teams up with GILLES AT THE GROUNDS for KIDDO MARKETS
Start saving your pocket money, KIDDO MARKETS are coming to Adelaide on Sunday 24 June 2018. KIDDO MARKETS is a delightful collaboration between KIDDO MAG and Adelaide’s iconic market Gilles at the Grounds, proudly supported by Brand South Australia.
The historic Brick Dairy at The […]

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Top Things To Do in Adelaide for Families This Winter | 2018

Top Things to do in Winter Around Adelaide
As we head into the winter months having to survive chilly nights and rainy days can be a challenge! However, just because the sun isn’t shining it doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to see and do around Adelaide.
Adelaide’s milder climate means that it is still possible to venture […]

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SAGA | Adelaide International Women’s Film Festival | 1-3 Jun 2018

[ June 1, 2018 to June 3, 2018. ]
SAGA is a new, grassroots film festival that creates a platform for women and girls to tell their own stories, to shape their own narratives and to define themselves before they are defined by others.

If you consider that 93% of directors are male, then the question must surely be: ‘Where are the women’s stories? What’s […]

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Cult at the Capri | The Capri Theatre | Screening The Incredibles | 3 Jun 2018

[ June 3, 2018; 3:30 pm; ]
Cult at the Capri | Screening of The Incredibles
As part of their Cult at the Capri screenings, The Capri Theatre is showing The Incredibles. While it’s not actually a cult movie, it’s something for the kiddly-winks, plus this screening will be just in time to re-watch the movie before the sequel comes out later in […]

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The Travelling Table | Food Workshops & Dinners | Unley | 7-10 Jun 2018

[ June 7, 2018; June 8, 2018; June 9, 2018; June 10, 2018; ]
The Travelling Table
“Food. Life. Culture.” The Travelling Table is a pop up migrant restaurant and workshop project that honours the long journeys that started in kitchens around the globe.
The Travelling Table is thrilled to partner with City of Unley who share values in good food, family and community to present The Travelling Table – a […]

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Wild About Reptiles Grand Opening | Salisbury | 3 Jun 2018

[ June 3, 2018; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Grand Opening of Wild About Reptiles in Salisbury
Wild About Reptiles have moved to a new location on Commercial Road in Salisbury and are holding a fun family day to celebrate.
There will be entertainment for all ages including reptile handling, show bags, face painting, jumping castle and door prizes.  Children can get up close and personal with […]

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National Reconciliation Week | South Australia | 27 May – 3 Jun 2018

[ May 27, 2018 to June 3, 2018. ]
National Reconciliation Week
NRW is celebrated every year between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June. These two dates commemorate two very significant events in Australia’s history: the 1967 Referendum, which gave the Commonwealth the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognise them in the national census; and […]

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SkatingAt Festival Adelaide | Ice-Skating in Victoria Square | 30 Jun – 22 Jul 2018

[ June 30, 2018 to July 22, 2018. ]
SkatingAt Festival is in Adelaide this July 2018.
The SkatingAt Festival is in Adelaide this Winter and it promised to turn Victoria Square into a world of enchantment, magic and wonder with an open-air ice rink, rides, entertainment and food and drink.
Well Victoria Square certainly looks amazing with a big Ferris Wheel there. During the day it’s […]

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World Environment Day | Beat Plastic Pollution | 5 Jun 2018

[ June 5, 2018; ]
World Environment Day 2018 – “Beat Plastic Pollution”
World Environment Day is the United Nation Environment’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
This year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution” is a call to action for all of us to come together to combat one of the great environmental challenges of our […]

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Mylor Primary Bonfire Night | 23 Jun 2018

[ June 23, 2018; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

Mylor Primary Bonfire Night
On Saturday 23 June 2018, Mylor Primary School will present their annual Bonfire Night. Gates open at 6pm with the fireworks display at approximately 8pm. Once again there will also be a giant bonfire, kids activities, music plus food and drinks for sale.  This is a family friendly event for all ages. […]

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In The Round Family Concert | Adelaide Youth Orchestras | 17 Jun 2018

[ June 17, 2018; 3:00 pm; ]  
Three orchestras and almost 200 musicians pivot from Liszt to Bach to Rock, up close and in the round.
The orchestras playing will be the Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra conducted by Al Kidney, the Adelaide Youth Sinfonia conducted by Minas Berberyan, and the Adelaide Youth Strings conducted by Martin Butler.
A concert for the whole family.
Enjoy an afternoon tea during the interval.

Tickets: […]

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Honeymyrtle Open Day | Littlehampton | 15 Jun 2018

[ June 15, 2018; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]  
Honeymyrtle is hosting their first ever Open Day.
Get involved and join the discussion about the importance of nature immersion in your children’s lives.
Research from all around the world is telling us that children need to spend more time connected to nature in free, unstructured play, using natural resources and experiencing the natural world in their […]

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SA Truck & Ute Show | Mannum | 10 Jun 2018

[ June 10, 2018; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
South Australian Truck & Ute Show 2018
Mannum’s main streetscape will become one massive trucking garage where you will see polished prime movers, trucks and utes from across the State and from over the border.  The SA Truck and Ute Show in 2018 will be bigger and better with free entertainment, free face painting and a jumping […]

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Fat Tyre Festival | Melrose | 8-10 Jun 2018

[ June 8, 2018 to June 10, 2018. ]
Fat Tyre Festival 2018
The Melrose Fat Tyre Festival is all about bringing the family to the gateway of the Flinders Ranges for four days of mountain biking, food, music and entertainment, all enjoyed in the fresh air and under the gaze of the beautiful Mt Remarkable.
Each year mountain bike devotees flock to this annual family […]

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Queens Birthday Fun Run & Little Aths X-Country | 11 Jun 2018

[ June 11, 2018; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]  
Two events in one – the Queens Birthday Fun Run and then the Little Aths Cross Country Comp.
Queens Birthday 5km Fun Run – race start at 10am.
Open to everyone, bring your friends and family and make a morning of it and enjoy the sausage sizzle, bacon & eggs, cakes, random draw prizes and lots […]

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Mega Toy Fair | Adelaide Showground | 2-3 Jun 2018

[ June 2, 2018 to June 3, 2018. ]
Mega Toy Fair 2018
The annual “Mega” Toy Fair is back again for 2018.
Now in its 25th year since the fair began, the fair is celebrating a huge milestone. As always (in recent years) they are holding the event on the weekend before the June long weekend. It will all be set up in the Stirling Angus […]

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Family Flashback Films | Palace Nova Prospect | May – Dec 2018

[ May 26, 2018 to May 27, 2018. June 2, 2018 to June 3, 2018. June 9, 2018 to June 10, 2018. June 16, 2018 to June 17, 2018. June 30, 2018 to July 1, 2018. July 28, 2018 to July 29, 2018. ]
Family Flashback Films at Palace Nova Prospect
Palace Nova Prospect invite you and your family to their 2018 Flashback Family Films, screening every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am.

See your favourite movie again back on the big screen.  All movie tickets for the Flashback sessions are only $8 each.

Featuring a wonderful selection of family favourites, the season […]

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Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants: Family Concert | 16 Jun 2018

[ June 16, 2018; 2:00 pm; 3:30 pm; ]
Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants: ASO Family Concert
Who’s the bravest person you know, and are they 6 years old?

When the King’s golden underpants go missing, the bravest Knight in all the Kingdom, a mere 6 year-old, is called upon to retrieve them! Sir Scallywag must face a wicked giant, set on stealing the King’s […]

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Salisbury Craft and Hobby Fair | 9-11 Jun 2018

[ June 9, 2018 to June 11, 2018. ]

Salisbury Craft and Hobby Fair 2018
The Gardens Recreation Centre is proud to continue being the home of the Salisbury Craft and Hobby Fair, held annually over the June long weekend.

The event boasts over 150 craft and hobby stalls, meaning you’re guaranteed to find a bit of everything. From woodwork, spinning and weaving, glassware, kids toys, […]

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Dora Gild Playground review by Susannah Marks

Dora Gild Playground Upgrade | Clarence Park | Playground Review May 2018

Dora Gild Playground upgrade
Playground review by Susannah Marks, May 2018
Dora Gild Playground is tucked away on a quiet street in Clarence Park. With plenty of street parking, and a range of play equipment for kids of all ages it’s a hidden treasure that is well loved by locals.
Since our last review of Dora Gild Playground there have […]

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Support Our Local Apple & Pear Growers | Hailstorm Heroes | 2018

Buy locally grown Apples and Pears as part of the Hailstorm Heroes campaign.
We are so lucky to live in South Australia with our exceptional locally grown produce. You can help support our local growers this year by buying locally grown Apples and Pears as part of the Hailstorm Heroes campaign.
In October 2017, a severe hailstorm hit […]

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Red Donut Day | SIDS & Kids SA | 29 Jun 2018

[ June 29, 2018; ]
Red Donut Day is SIDS and Kids South Australia’s major annual fundraising campaign.
Businesses, schools and childcare centres can order limited edition Vili’s Family Bakery red iced donuts, which Vili’s will deliver to businesses, schools and childcare centres in the week commencing Monday 25 June 2018*.

As well as the large, fluffy single donut for $3, they have added a […]

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