may 2015 Articles

National Simultaneous Storytime | 27 May 2015

[ May 27, 2015; 11:00 am; ]
Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places Australia wide. The 2015 National Simultaneous Storytime book is The Brothers Quibble written by Aaron Blabey.

Spalding Quibble ruled the roost.

He shared it with no other.

But then […]

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National Families Week | 15-21 May 2015

[ May 15, 2015 7:00 pm to May 21, 2015 7:00 pm. ]

National Families Week is Australia’s annual celebration of families.
Each year, tens of thousands of people and hundreds of organisations celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society. The theme for National Families Week 2015 is ‘Stronger Families, Stronger Communities’.
This year’s theme highlights the important role families play as the central building block of […]

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Birdwood Farm Day | Mt Crawford Forest | 17 May 2015

[ May 17, 2015; ]
Birdwood Primary School has become famous for its Annual Farm Day with 2015 marking their 41st anniversary.

Set in the beautiful Mount Crawford Forest just 10 km from Birdwood, the idealic setting makes it perfect to bring the whole family and enjoy a fabulous day out.

Crisp autumn air, the smell of woodsmoke from campfires, freshly baked […]

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Mega Toy Fair | Adelaide Showground | 30 & 31 May 2015

[ May 30, 2015 to May 31, 2015. ]
The Mega Toy Fair – Adelaide Showground
The Mega Toy Fair is Australia’s largest annual collector and model fair and in 2015 will be celebrating 22 years.
Hosted one weekend a year, traders come from all over Australia, as well as New Zealand and from as far away as Japan. There will be loads of displays showing […]

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The Stitches & Craft Show | 7 to 9 May 2015

[ May 7, 2015 10:00 am to May 9, 2015 10:00 am. ]
THE STITCHES & CRAFT SHOW TO DEBUT IN ADELAIDE
Calling craft lovers of Adelaide! Australia’s original craft show, The Stitches & Craft Show, will debut for the first time at the Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centre from May 7 to 9, 2015.

The show will include a huge variety of expert retailers, unique classes for handmade projects […]

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SciWorld Sunday and Playford Health Expo | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
SciWorld Sunday and Playford Health Expo
Double the fun with SciWorld Sunday and Playford Health Expo on Sunday 3 May 2015 at the Playford Civic Centre and Grenville Community Connections Hub.
SciWorld Sunday
Join the City of Playford for the 11th annual Sciworld Sunday, a free family fun day with science activities for the whole family.

The activities include:

brand […]

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Indian Mela 2015 | Community Festival | 2 May 2015

[ May 2, 2015; 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Indian Mela is the biggest Indian community festival event of the year in South Australia.
Indian Mela 2015, organized by Indian Australian Association of SA, is on Saturday 2nd of May at the Adelaide Showground.  It promises to be bigger and better than last year and everyone is invited to experience this diverse and colorful Indian […]

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Loreto College Autumn Fair | Marryatville | 9 May 2015

[ May 9, 2015; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ]
Each year Loreto College hold their Autumn Fair within the manicured lawns and gardens of their school grounds at Marryatville for College families and the local community.
The event transforms the beautiful grounds surrounding The Acacias into a fairground. Attractions include stalls bursting with homemade goods, pre-loved books, toys and second hand goods (including clothes and […]

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Mother’s Day Classic | Adelaide | 10 May 2015

[ May 10, 2015; ]
The Mother’s Day Classic is a national walk/run that raises money for breast cancer research. The Adelaide event for 2015 will once again be held at Peace Park and involves a 4.3km and 7.2km walk and run along the Linear Route and through the Botanic Gardens.
Mums, Dads, Children, Grandparents – all are welcome and anyone […]

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Beach Clean-Up & Dive Against Debris | Glenelg | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; 10:30 am; ]
Beach Clean-up and Dive Against Debris at Glenelg
On Sunday May 3rd Sea Shepherd Adelaide will be conducting a clean up of Glenelg beach, while Divers Delight are organising a dive to recover debris from under the jetty and along the coast.
Families are invited to come for a walk along the beach and help clean up […]

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RSPCA Million Paws Walk | 17 May 2015

[ May 17, 2015; ]
Walk to fight animal cruelty at the RSPCA Million Paws Walk on Sunday 17 May 2015
Join the walk to fight animal cruelty in Australia’s biggest doggy day out!  As RSPCA’s biggest annual fundraising event, the 2015 Million Paws Walk is the most important event on the canine calendar.
On the day, you, your family and your […]

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Cats | Arts Theatre | 7-9 & 12-16 May 2015

In May 2015 audiences will see The Arts Theatre transformed into the magical, mystical world of cats. Aloof, warm, mysterious and fascinating CATS will entertain you when The MET presents its award-winning Musical.
Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, the local cats are auditioning to […]

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Something on Saturday 2015 | Program Guide | 2 May – 5 Sept 2015

[ May 2, 2015; May 9, 2015; May 16, 2015; May 23, 2015; May 30, 2015; June 6, 2015; June 13, 2015; June 20, 2015; June 27, 2015; July 4, 2015; July 11, 2015; July 18, 2015; July 25, 2015; August 1, 2015; August 8, 2015; August 15, 2015; August 22, 2015; August 29, 2015; September 5, 2015; ]

Something on Saturday 2015 – Program Guide
Something on Saturday delights and entertains thousands of children in Adelaide every Saturday throughout winter each year. Many South Australian children aged 2 to 10 years enjoy their first theatrical experience through this program.
The 2015 program covers a wide range of entertainment, suitable for both boys and girls, including […]

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Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival | 3 May 2015

[ May 3, 2015; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
JAFA’s Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival is the biggest Japan festival in Adelaide with a history going back 20 years.
The day is filled with Japan-related performances, exhibitions, stalls and plenty of Japanese food. There will be Martial Arts demonstrations and musical acts along with activities and displays including:

Origami & Calligraphy
Giant Karuta – Japanese […]

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Rotunda | Australian Premiere | 1 & 2 May 2015

Rotunda – Australian Premiere
By The New Zealand Dance Company and presented by Adelaide Festival Centre
Drawing on the extraordinary courage and indomitable spirit of the ANZACs, Rotunda is a poignant and moving work timed to honour the Gallipoli landings in 1915.
Exploring themes of loyalty, courage, loss, and hope, it brings to life the world of the […]

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Gumeracha Medieval Fair | 2 & 3 May 2015

[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. ]
The ninth annual Gumeracha Medieval Fair will be held on the 2nd & 3rd of May 2015 in Gumeracha’s Federation Park.
Once again there will be two days of fun and excitement with a medieval theme.  The village encapsulates what life was like in medieval times, as the Spinners, herbalists, Basket-makers, Calligraphers, Costumiers, the Cooper and […]

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25 Cool Things To Do In Autumn | Nature Play SA | 2015

Looking for some inspiration for Autumn fun?
The wonderful team at Nature Play SA have put together their second special list of outdoor activities for you to complete.
Download the list, place it on the fridge and see how many you and your friends can tick off this Autumn!

25 Cool Things To Do In Autumn:

Go on a […]

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Behind The Scenes | National Railway Museum | 2 & 3 May 2015

[ May 2, 2015 to May 3, 2015. ]  

Behind the Scenes at the National Railway Museum
Come along for a special look behind the scenes at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide on Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May 2015.
Special Carriages open, with guides for inspection, include Allambi, Onkaparinga, Dynamometer, BE42 and diesel loco 900 cabin, plus the Woodville signal cabin and […]

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The Sound of Music | Mother’s Day at the Capri | 10 May 2015

[ May 10, 2015; 2:30 pm; ]
Mother’s Day at the Capri Theatre
What better way to treat Mum on Mother’s Day than taking her to see the biggest movie musical of all time.

This timeless and much loved movie has been beautifully restored in digital to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. So take your Mum out for a nice lunch and then bring her […]

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The Wiggles Rock & Roll Pre-school Tour! | 4 to 9 May 2015

[ May 4, 2015 10:00 am to May 9, 2015 10:00 am. ]
The Wiggles Rock & Roll Preschool Tour!
The Wiggles Rock & Roll Preschool  tour follows the runaway success of last year, where The Wiggles sold out 137 shows across every state and territory in Australia and performed to over a quarter of a million fans around the world, making The Wiggles the most successful children’s entertainment […]

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Red Umbrella Market | Goodwood | 8 Feb & 17 May 2015

[ February 8, 2015; May 17, 2015; ]
Red Umbrella Market is a local Adelaide market combining locally handcrafted items with pre-loved fashion for both adults and children, and things to eat and drink.
Red Umbrella Market combines all there is to love at a market by creating a “one-stop-shop” for all.  Including wares for all ages, whether it be pre-loved or newly handcrafted, […]

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Come Out Children’s Festival | 22 – 30 May 2015

[ May 22, 2015 to May 30, 2015. ]

Bring the whole family to the Come Out Children’s Festival in May 2015 – there are performances of all kinds plus a Big Family Weekend jam-packed with activities, workshops and more.

The Come Out Children’s Festival offers a diverse range of performances and activities for children of all ages. There is even a performance for babies!

There […]

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