may 2023 Articles

David Archer Presents: Summer Fun for Everyone | Glenelg | May 2023

David Archer Presents: Summer Fun for Everyone
David Archer presents his amazing interactive artworks, inspired by Victorian and Edwardian travelling sideshows and carnivals.
As part of the SA History Festival, this exhibition will be presented at the Bay Discovery Centre by City of Holdfast Bay. Peer in wonder into one of David Archer’s hand-cranked dioramas, or have […]

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Carclew House Tours and Activities | 13 May 2023

[ May 13, 2023; ]
Carclew House Tours and Activities.
Every year as part ofโ€ฏ South Australiaโ€™s History Festival, Carclew swings open its doors for tours of the house and grounds. Learn about the links this iconic manor has to significant figures in South Australian history while touring the house and participating in family-friendly activities.
Carclew House was built on Kaurna Land […]

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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 & 21 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge 
There was once a small boy called Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and his house was next door to an old peopleโ€™s home.
He knew all the people who lived there, but his favourite person of all was Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper. When Wilfrid finds out that Nancy has lost her memory, he […]

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Claire Della and the Moon | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023; ]
Claire Della and the Moon
A tender and beautiful production with puppetry, music, striking visuals and poetic storytelling. Join Claire and space dog Laika in the perfect show for these trying times. Using puppetry, music and poetic storytelling, Claire Della and the Moon offers young audiences a metaphoric vocabulary to positively manage their own mental health. 
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Erthโ€™s Prehistoric World | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 20 & 21 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
Erthโ€™s Prehistoric World – DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023
See the prehistoric creatures of your imagination come to life on stage with this enchanting show from world-renowned Erth Visual and Physical.
Take an enchanting journey to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures and marine reptiles, then back to dry land to witness the breathtaking […]

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Celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo | 27 May 2023

[ May 27, 2023; ]
Adelaide Zoo Celebrates 140 Years!
Presented by Adelaide Zoo (Zoos SA) along with the South Australian History Festival, celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 27 May 2023.
Join Giant Pandas Fu Ni and Wang Wang, Obi the Pygmy Hippopotamus, Kimya the giraffe and their feathered, furry and scaly pals at the biggest birthday party of […]

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Prestonโ€™s Historic Punch and Judy Show | 28 May 2023

[ May 28, 2023; ]
Prestonโ€™s Historic Punch and Judy Show.
Experience the traditional Punch and Judy show with live music performed by (Professor) Keith Preston and Shivani Preston.
Enjoy all the favourite puppet characters in a riot of slapstick comedy from one of the worldโ€™s most famous puppet shows. Punch and Judy dates back over 250 years and made its first […]

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Possum Magic | DreamBIG Children’s Festival | 27 May 2023

[ May 27, 2023; ]
Possum Magic
A magical stage adaptation of the much-loved Australian classic tale at DreamBIG Children’s Festival.
This beloved Australian story has enchanted children for forty years. Now the paper and ink is being brought to life on stage. Using a magical mix of live action, stage magic, puppetry and projected animation, Monkey Baaโ€™s awarding-winning creative team has […]

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DreamBIG Children’s Festival | Adelaide Festival Centre | 17-27 May 2023

[ May 17, 2023 to May 27, 2023. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023 – Our World.
DreamBig Childrenโ€™s Festival is returning bigger and brighter than ever in 2023, inspiring kids to explore โ€˜Our Worldโ€™  through music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, interactive play, the famous silent disco, and quirky luminescent creatures. DreamBIG 2023 will also feature the BIGGEST BIG Family Weekend yet to celebrate Adelaide Festival Centreโ€™s […]

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Port Adelaide Lighthouse Tour | 7 & 12 May 2023

Port Adelaide Lighthouse Tour.
Explore a Port Adelaide icon โ€“ the Lighthouse is open for visitors during the South Australian History Festival.
First lit in 1869, the Lighthouse is still operational but did you know that it has been relocated several times? Join a guided tour to learn more about the history of this landmark, climb the […]

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Night at the Maritime Museum | Port Adelaide | 20 May 2023

[ May 20, 2023; ]
Night at the Museum.
Ahoy! The South Australian Maritime Museum is coming alive after dark with some seafaring fun for the whole family.
Follow the treasure map to explore the Museum and take part in a boatload of activities. Thereโ€™ll be nautical games, sea creature craft, torchlight storytelling and more. Add to the adventure and go along […]

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Pick Your Own Apples | Mahnew Orchard | 6 & 7 May 2023

[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
Pick Your Own Apples at Mahnew Orchard
Grab the kids and head to Lenswood to pick fresh Pink Lady apples straight from the trees at Mahnew Orchard.
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills will open to the public for two days in May so families can pick their own Pink Lady Apples. Entry includes one of their picking bags and […]

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Family Fun at the State Library | Adelaide

Free Family Fun at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide.
If you’re looking for something to keep the kids entertained for a few hours, why not visit the State Library for some creative activities inspired by their collections that the whole family can enjoy.
The State Library has numerous events and exhibitions throughout the year, from […]

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Mini Float Competition | National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant | Enter by 30 Jun 2023

Design a Mini Float for the 2023 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
Children aged from 5 to 16 years of age have the chance to win an exclusive experience at this yearโ€™s National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant by getting creative and designing a mini float.  Submit a minimum of one full-colour, hand-drawn or digital drawing of the mini […]

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WIN a Winter Family Holiday | West Beach Parks

Guess who is Coming to BIG4 West Beach Parks?
Want to WIN a winter holiday for you and your family? Guess whoโ€™s coming to BIG4 West Beach Parks to go in the draw to win a family holiday!
Get in quick โ€“ competition closes end of April!
FIND OUT MORE HERE

For more information and all enquiries please visit […]

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FREE Outdoor Movie Series | City of Port Adelaide Enfield

[ April 14, 2023; May 27, 2023; ]
Outdoor Movie Series – City of Port Adelaide Enfield
This Autumn, enjoy a free screening of some of your favourite films.
Editor’s Note:

Unfortunately, due to the forecasted weather the City of PAE have had to cancel Saturday’s Free Outdoor Movie – Toy Story (G) – Dover St Reserve. The screening has been rescheduled to 27 May […]

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SA Medieval Fair | Paracombe | 6 & 7 May 2023

[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
SA Medieval Fair at Paracombe
All ye fine fair folk are welcome to gain entry to crown land for South Australia’s original, largest and most popular Medieval Fair.
Experience a world of medieval fun and excitement at Paracombe with medieval displays, demonstrations, markets, food and entertainment. There will be blacksmithing, medieval archery, dancing, performance artists, minstrels, musicians, […]

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Indofest-Adelaide | Free Family Fun Day | 21 May 2023

[ May 21, 2023; ]
Indofest-Adelaide is a vibrant community festival celebrating all things Indonesian.
The festival is a collaborative effort of South Australiaโ€™s Indonesian community groups and is hosted by the not-for-profit Australian-Indonesian Association of South Australia. Immerse yourself in the culture, colour and cuisine of Indonesia at this vibrant family-friendly and sustainable community festival in the city of Adelaide.

There […]

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Ampol State of Origin | Adelaide Oval | 31 May 2023

[ May 31, 2023; ]
2023 Ampol State of Origin – Game 1 at Adelaide Oval
Australiaโ€™s greatest sporting rivalry is back with the 2023 Ampol State of Origin Series kicking off in Adelaide on Wednesday 31 May.
Ampol State of Origin is the greatest rivalry in Rugby League. The 2023 State of Origin series will kick off in Adelaide when the New […]

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Salisbury Community Markets | Apr – Nov 2023

[ April 2, 2023; May 18, 2023; September 16, 2023; November 26, 2023; ]
Salisbury Community Markets
The Salisbury Community Markets are returning for 2023. 
The City of Salisbury are pleased to announce that they are now offering community markets across four locations. Each market will offer an opportunity for local producers and community groups to gather at a central hub location in order to promote their small businesses and showcase […]

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Meander Market on Melbourne Street | 13 May 2023

[ May 13, 2023; ]
Discover Meander Market on Melbourne Street in North Adelaide.
Meander Market on Melbourne Street is set amongst the bricks and mortar of the streets fabulous stores, undercover near their shop fronts. Around the corner on Jerningham Street you will find all of the marquee stalls.

The market features local artisans, coffee, wine, food and live music. Just […]

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Cinco De Mayo | Morphettville | 5-7 May 2023

[ May 5, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
The Adelaide Day of the Dead Festival team is excited to present the cityโ€™s first Cinco De Mayo celebration. 
Cinco De Mayo 2023 will be running over 3 days (Friday 5 May to Sunday 7 May). The festival promises to be the biggest and brightest fiesta of Mexican culture Adelaide has seen. Staged at Morphettville Race […]

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National Railway Museum | Family Friendly Events | Apr – Jul 2023

[ April 2, 2023; April 16, 2023; May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. July 20, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
The National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide holds various family-friendly events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy. 
The National Railway Museum is once again hosting a series of fun, family friendly events in 2023 including the Semaphore & Fort Glanville 30th Anniversary celebration, Bub’s Birthday Party, Behind Closed Doors and the annual Family Fun Fair.

Mark […]

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DinoFest Dinosaur Festival | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 7 Apr – 14 May 2023

[ April 7, 2023 to May 14, 2023. ]
Adelaide Dinosaur Festival – DinoFest 
Step back in time and encounter a life-sized Tyrannosaurus Rex and its dinosaur friends at DinoFest Dinosaur Festival at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. This exciting outdoor kid-friendly event will take children on a thrilling adventure through the gardens back to the ancient and lost world of the dinosaurs.
This magical and unique […]

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Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market | Adelaide

[ May 28, 2023; August 20, 2023; October 29, 2023; ]
Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market – Adelaide
The Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market are excited to announce that their next event in Adelaide will be on Sunday 28 May 2023 at the Goodwood Community Centre. 
Round She Goes Market has 50 handpicked stallholders all dedicated to womenโ€™s fashion as well as a huge, quality selection […]

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RELICS: A New World Rises | LEGOยฎ Exhibition | South Australian Museum | 4 Mar – 23 Jul 2023

[ March 4, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
RELICS: A New World Rises LEGOยฎ Exhibition at the South Australian Museum
LEGOยฎ minifigures take over the South Australian Museum in the world premiere exhibition of RELICS: A New World Rises Exhibition by LEGOยฎ Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler. 
Set in the year 2530, long after the world has been abandoned by humans, the exhibition […]

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Lit for Life Festival | SA Libraries | Apr – Jun 2023

Lit for Life Festival – Let libraries spark your imagination.
โ€˜Lit for Lifeโ€™ is an innovative series of performances available to book for free with your library card membership. With a focus on bringing books to life through theatre and music, these events encourage you and your family to reconnect with your local libraries and love […]

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G&S Fest | State Opera South Australia | 11-21 May 2023

[ May 11, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
G&S Fest – delight in the very best of Gilbert and Sullivanโ€™s most sought after shows.
Join State Opera South Australia in a celebration of the founding fathers of British comedy opera, Gilbert & Sullivan.
G&S Fest is the only event of its kind in the southern hemisphere and brings together some of the best bits of […]

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Children’s Artspace Exhibitions | Adelaide Festival Centre

Children’s Artspace: a place for learning through play, creativity, and expression.
Children’s Artspace at the Adelaide Festival Centre is a place for all children, students, and families to go and share ideas and engage in art created by South Australian children.
With a brand-new exhibition for each school term, Children’s Artspace provides a safe space for discussions […]

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Ride the Cockle Train between Goolwa & Victor Harbor

Ride the Historic Cockle Train between Victor Harbor and Goolwa.
The Cockle Train is a favourite activity for many families visiting or living down south on the Fleurieu Peninsula.  The train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887 when it was constructed to provide a link between the River Murray […]

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