[ October 17, 2015; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
A free public event β featuring food trucks, vans and stalls; live music and childrenβs activities β will be held on Saturday 17 October, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Wittunga Botanic Garden opening to the public.
The fun-filled celebration (12-4pm) will host Fork on the Road β which brings together Adelaideβs best mobile street food vendors β [β¦]
[ October 17, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
The Adelaide Flyway Festival celebrates the arrival of our migratory shorebirds in conjunction with National Bird Week and the local community. Thereβs loads of activities for young and old, expert bird watchers and newbies, so bring along the whole family for a fun day out in St Kilda.
Activities and stalls
Cooking demonstrations by Callum Hann
Bird watching [β¦]
[ October 11, 2015; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
The Barossa Council in collaboration with Angaston Community and Business Alliance Inc. have been selected to host the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour in Angaston on 11 October 2015.
Each year major Melbourne Cup sponsor, Emirates tour the Melbourne Cup trophy throughout Australia, stopping off at select locations for functions and community events. Engaging with the trophy provides [β¦]
[ September 28, 2015; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. September 30, 2015; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. October 2, 2015; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
The Barossa Council invites your kids to get messy at the 2015 Barossa Nature Play Festival.
This free-form nature event will spark every childβs imagination and encourage creativity, exploration and above all having fun in natureβs playground.
Activities include a Mud kitchen and cafΓ©, dirt art studio, weaving station and Storytime presented by Barossa Public Library.
Collect your very [β¦]
[ October 9, 2015; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Australians will unite at walks across the country on Friday October 9 to help families affected by blood cancer.
Each walk is an inspiring event where everyone lights lanterns, raises funds and walks in aid of Australian families affected by blood cancer. The money raised will fund research and support, and your presence will lift many hearts as everyone walks in [β¦]
[ October 18, 2015; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Single use plastics can harm marine life β items like straws, balloons and plastic bags are ending up in our oceans and are swallowed by or get caught up on unsuspecting marine life. You can help protect defenseless marine life by reducing your use of these products and keeping our beaches clear of them.
Join the [β¦]
[ September 24, 2015 to October 4, 2015. ]
OzAsia Festival is Australiaβs leading international arts festival presenting the best theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts from across Asia. This yearβs program features an impressive array of performance works by artists at the cutting edge of contemporary Asia, with a focus on arts from Indonesia across the opening weekend followed by performances from [β¦]
[ October 5, 2015; ]
An action-packed show for the whole family to enjoy, the 145th Strathalbyn Agricultural Society Show will be held on Monday 5 October.
There are prizes to be won in the Woolworths 2015 Childrenβs Games, held at the entertainment tent on the oval, with activities between 10-11 am and 2-3 pm including:
Dummy Spit
Wheel barrow races
Sack races
Tug of war between [β¦]
[ September 27, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. October 25, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. November 22, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 20, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. January 24, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. February 28, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. April 24, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Stirling Laneways brings a fresh burst of colour to monthly market Sundays.
Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets to discover artists and entertainers mingled between our local traders and pop-up stalls.
Tin Lids Lane, is a small section of the market set aside just for kids who want to hold their own market stalls. Stalls [β¦]
Up to 15 peak sporting bodies across Adelaide have come together to form the brand new βLife. Be in itβ Come βn Try program funded by Adelaide City Council, aimed at keeping kids active throughout the upcoming spring school holidays with family friendly pricing.
Come βn Try will be offered throughout Adelaide CBD and Park Lands [β¦]
[ September 29, 2015 to October 9, 2015. ]
Salvage & Save β Recycling is Fun!
Looking for something different in the school holidays? Maybe a visit to a Salvage & Save would be of interest. Salvage & Save is a not for profit organisation supporting people with disabilities in 4 locations in SA; Elizabeth, Goolwa, Murray Bridge and Mt Barker. The Retail Recycling shops [β¦]
[ September 26, 2015 to October 11, 2015. ]
Spring School Holidays in Adelaide!
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the holidays, the Play & Go team have put together a School Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular and not-so-well-known activities on offer. There are venues all over Adelaide that offer vacation care programs, [β¦]
[ October 6, 2015 to October 9, 2015. ]
Play, explore and experience, there is an activity for everyone.
Play at the Bay is a program being run from 6 to 9 October 2015 (replacing the Jetty Road Treasure Hunt). The concept encourages children to play, explore and experience by offering workshops for a wide range of ages.
For more detailed information on each workshop and [β¦]
Do you need an updated family portrait? Go along to the My Family Photo mini-sessions, taken in beautiful surroundings such as Osmond Gardens in Adelaide Parklands.
Mini-sessions are short 30 minute sessions for up to 6 people β perfect for families with little ones who canβt sit still for too long!
A regular portrait session can cost [β¦]
Steamroller Park in Stirling
Steamroller Park is a very popular playground near the entrance to Stirlingβs main street after you exit the freeway.
Review by Catherine Leo
The fully-fenced playground is part of a larger, leafy corner park with a rotunda, park benches and BBQs. Thereβs also plenty of shops and cafes to grab a coffee nearby (try [β¦]
[ October 23, 2015 to October 25, 2015. ]
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is an annual 3 day family friendly celebration of contemporary and traditional folk music, held in the picturesque township of Willunga, in South Australiaβs premier wine region.
Each year the festival hand picks over 50 of the best local, interstate and international folk musicians covering a broad range of genres including traditional, [β¦]
[ October 3, 2015; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Enjoy the fun and attractions at the 133rd Yankalilla Show.
Entertainment throughout the day on the main stage includes local dance groups, and a variety of live music. Show rides and Sideshow attractions, camel & pony rides, hands on animal nursery, market stalls, main hall showcasing the competitive exhibits, Aldinga & Sellicks Spinners & Knitters Shorn [β¦]
[ October 31, 2015; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
The Fright Night Halloween Fun Run in 2015 promises to be a great, fun event. Participants are encouraged to get in the spirit and come dressed in your Halloween best! Goblins, Ghouls, Ghosts β whatever your choosing, get dressed up and ready for what will definitely be a fun run!
Prizes for the best dressed. Chose [β¦]
[ October 11, 2015; ]
The Indigenous Marathon Foundation is delighted to invite you to join their third annual Seppeltsfield Road IMP Fun Run with Fitness Challenges starting at Whistler Wines and finishing 5.5km along Seppeltsfield Road at Seppeltsfield Winery Picnic Grounds.
The Seppeltsfield Road Fun Run and Family Day is a fundraiser for the Indigenous Marathon Project, a health education program [β¦]
The Nature Play Festival 2015 is a two week period over the school holidays where organisations who provide services or work with children and families, are encouraged to host an event or a display for families. These will provide opportunities to spend more time in nature and to stimulate the awe and wonder that exists [β¦]
[ October 25, 2015; 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. ]
Each year 45,000 babies are admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units and Special Care Nurseries across Australia. With your help, Lifeβs Little Treasures Foundation can support these babies and their families along their journey.
On the 25th October 2015, in cities all around Australia, families, friends and supporters are walking and running to raise funds for Lifeβs Little [β¦]
Interested in trying a new sport? Register now for the 2015 Growing for Gold program and try the many different sport and recreation activities on offer during the school holidays. Best of All β Itβs FREE.
Growing for Gold is a FREE program that offers young people aged 3-16 a chance to come and try new [β¦]
[ September 26, 2015 to October 2, 2015. October 6, 2015 11:00 pm to October 11, 2015 11:00 pm. ]
The Migration Museum is celebrating everything Indonesian these school holidays. Drop in anytime to make and take your very own Shadow puppets. There will be a theatrette set up for you to perform your own show to your friends and family. Join in for one of four workshops to meet a puppeteer, hear the stories and see a shadow [β¦]
[ September 28, 2015 to October 13, 2015. ]
Start driving when youβre grown up? Nonsense! For years, car games have let kids of all ages practice their driving skills long before they sit in the driverβs seat of a real car. Visit the National Motor Museum these school holidays and try out some of the best racing video games of all time β [β¦]
[ September 28, 2015 to October 2, 2015. October 5, 2015 to October 9, 2015. ]
Are you ready to get your hands dirty and learn about archaeology? Kids will βdigβ around to uncover relics and find the identity of a mystery shipwreck. You will study artefacts, use light tables, spades and brushes with the help of an Archaeologist to build a picture of the past. Dust off your explorerβs kit [β¦]
[ October 31, 2015; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Clowning Around.
Melvin Tix β Presenter/Conductor.
World-renowned βclownductorβ Melvin Tix returns to Adelaide to present his much-loved Clowning Around program. As conductor, musician, magician, clown and juggler, Melvin provides a highly entertaining and enlightening experience for young children to discover the amazing sounds of an orchestra. So roll-up for a fun-filled time with Melvin Tix and the [β¦]
[ October 7, 2015; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ]
Creative Kids Cupcake Bake Off β School Holiday Fun.
Join Tea Tree Gully City Council, participating in a fun workshop making and decorating cupcakes, plus some craft time adding your own design to a cake box. Parental/carer support required on the day. Suitable for children aged 3 β 8 years.
To book online visit the City of Tea Tree [β¦]
[ October 4, 2015; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Enjoy a lazy Sunday in the Garden at Shottesbrooke!
With food by the Currant Shed restaurant, live music from Cal Williams Jr & Kory Horwood, free face painting for the kids, and of course wine by Shottesbrooke the day promises fun for the whole family.
Bookings are essential!
Ticket prices: Adults $15 (includes 1 x complementary wine in a [β¦]
[ October 25, 2015; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ]
The first Down Under London to Brighton Run was held on Sunday 6th November 1988, it comprised 29 veteran cars from the Vintage Sports Car Club of South Australia (VSCC).
This event is for veteran cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles manufactured before 1919.
Entrants into this yearβs event will depart London Road Mile End at 10am on [β¦]
[ October 17, 2015 to October 18, 2015. ]
Discover the magic of building and join Inside the Brick for a major exhibition of Models made from thousands of LEGO Bricks, a large hands-on construction play zone as well as sets for sale.
This year Inside the Brick are bringing many amazing models to Adelaide Showground with displays of sci-fi, rare sets and a fabulous brick city and [β¦]
