october 2016 Articles

The Adventures of Broer & Zus (Brother & Sister) | 6 Oct 2016

[ October 6, 2016; 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm. ]
The Adventures of Broer and Zus, Thursday 6 October 2016
The Adventures of Broer and Zus is a little show for little people (& their family and friends).
Remember when you were young and it felt like every problem was the “end of the world”?
Well, Broer & Zus do! In this production they tell the story of […]

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Light the Night | Adelaide | 7 Oct 2016

[ October 7, 2016; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Light the Night is the Leukaemia Foundation’s annual fundraising walk to help more Australians beat blood cancer.
Families and friends will come together for a gentle walk carrying one of three coloured lanterns; gold to remember a loved one, white for their own blood cancer journey, or blue to show they care.

It’s a good feeling to […]

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Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo | Halloween at Adelaide Zoo | 28 Oct 2016

[ October 28, 2016; 4:00 pm; ]
Boo at the Zoo Friday 28 October 2016
Go along to Adelaide Zoo if you dare for a Halloween scare! Adelaide Zoo’s spook-tacularly popular Halloween celebration is back and bigger than ever – it’s an event not to be missed! Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins for a night of spook-tacular delight. Take the family along to experience the zoo after hours […]

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New Ramsay Place Nature Play Area

Ramsay Place Nature Play Area | ‘Great Garden’ | Noarlunga

Ramsay Place Nature Play Area, Noarlunga
The Ramsay Place Nature Play Area includes sculptural landscape features, stepping stones, a rain garden, two hill slides, and opportunities for water play. 
The raingardens in Ramsay Place were an integral part of the Ramsay Place Masterplan and Place Making project. The Northern Amphitheatre of Ramsay Place was redeveloped creating a nature play […]

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Family Flix drive in movies

Family Flix Drive in Movies | Mainline Drive-In | Aug-Oct 2016

[ August 13, 2016; 5:30 pm; August 20, 2016; 5:30 pm; August 27, 2016; 5:30 pm; September 3, 2016; 5:30 pm; September 10, 2016; 5:45 pm; September 17, 2016; 5:45 pm; September 24, 2016; 5:45 pm; October 1, 2016; 5:45 pm; ]
Family Flix Drive in Movies: experience drive-in movie excitement with your family
Wallis Mainline Drive-In are once again holding special Saturday movie nights dedicated for families. Family Flix 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.
What […]

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Treasure Hunt for Nature

Treasure Hunt for Nature 2016 | Nature Foundation SA | Sunday 30 Oct 2016

[ October 30, 2016; ]
Treasure Hunt for Nature 2016
The Treasure Hunt For Nature will be held on Sunday 30 October 2016. Save the date! Come as a participant or an event volunteer to this enjoyable fact finding and fundraising activity held at the Nature Hub in Botanic Park. The trail includes the  Botanic Gardens, River Torrens, Art Gallery, SA Museum […]

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Active Community Cup | Oct & Nov 2016

[ October 12, 2016; October 19, 2016; October 26, 2016; November 2, 2016; November 9, 2016; November 16, 2016; November 23, 2016; November 30, 2016; ]
The Active Community Cup
The Active Community Cup is an annual walking and running event, managed by Life Be in it and supported by the City of Onkaparinga. People of all ages and abilities are invited to commit to being active every Wednesday from 12 October to 30 November, to improve their personal fitness and wellbeing.
Active Community […]

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Fleurieu Folk Festival | Willunga | 21 – 23 Oct 2016

[ October 21, 2016 to October 23, 2016. ]
The Fleurieu Folk Festival, Willunga
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 Australia’s premier wine region.

Each year the festival hand picks over 50 of the best local, interstate and international folk musicians covering a broad range […]

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Languages Alive Language Classes | 11 & 12 Oct 2016

[ October 11, 2016 to October 12, 2016. ]
Discover and learn about a new culture and language with the School of Languages!
The School of Languages is offering a fantastic cultural program during the October school holidays. Languages Alive! is open to all children between Reception and Year 7, giving them an opportunity to experience a new language and culture.

 

Children will choose from 2 options […]

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Walk Together | 22 Oct 2016

[ October 22, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Walk Together is an annual national celebration of Australia’s diversity, designed as a tangible expression of the welcoming, fair and compassionate society we’re committed to building.
Held in major cities all around Australia, these walks see First Australians, old Australians and new Australians come together to support welcoming communities.

Walk Together 2016 will be a huge celebration […]

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AFL Grand Final Botanic Park

2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final Live in Botanic Park | Jimmy Barnes | 1 Oct 2016

[ October 1, 2016; ]
*EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER*
As a result of the extreme weather event in Adelaide, organisers have regrettably announced that the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final Live in Botanic Park, Adelaide has been cancelled. This decision has been made as a result of the extreme weather conditions making the event unsafe to go ahead.
Ticketek will […]

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Free School Holiday Sports Program | City of Charles Sturt | 3 – 14 Oct 2016

[ October 3, 2016 to October 14, 2016. ]
FREE School Holiday Sports – City of Charles Sturt
The City of Charles Sturt is inviting all children aged 2 – 17 years to try a new sport and get involved in their FREE School Holiday Sports Program.
The program will be held during the Spring School Holidays from Monday 3 October to Friday 14 October 2016.

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Little Big Shots Film Festival | Fri 7 & Sat 8 Oct 2016

[ October 7, 2016 10:00 am to October 8, 2016 2:30 pm. ]
Little Big Shots: Inspiring young minds through film
Little Big Shots is Australia’s biggest children’s film festival screening across all major capital cities in Australia – and it’s coming to Adelaide on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 October 2016. Little Big Shots screens to thousands of kids every year from tiny tots as young as 2 […]

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Hairspray – The Big Fat Arena Spectacular | 14 & 15 Oct 2016

[ October 14, 2016 to October 15, 2016. ]
Biggest fattest production of Hairspray in the world bounces into Adelaide in October 2016 … and is on sale now!
Hairspray – The Big Fat Arena Spectacular looks set to break world records when it bounces into the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on 14 and 15 October 2016.  Featuring a professional cast of musical theatre performers and a […]

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Nonsense Festival

Cancelled: Nonsense Festival | Belair National Park | 15 Oct 2016

[ October 15, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
NONSENSE FESTIVAL CANCELLED
It is with great sadness that Nonsense Festival announced on 5 October 2016, that the event has been cancelled. Due to circumstances out of their control relating to the weather, Nonsense Festival cannot go ahead. The organisers understand that a great many people will be disappointed; please know it is not a decision […]

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Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical Jnr | Theatre Bugs |13 -14 Oct 2016

[ October 13, 2016 to October 14, 2016. ]  

ELF: The Musical Jnr presented by Theatre Bugs
Come along and embrace your inner elf! Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Elf JR. features songs by TONY Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin On Broadway, The Wedding Singer), […]

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Good Fortune Market

Good Fortune Market | OzAsia Festival | 21 Sep – 2 Oct 2016

Good Fortune Market
From the creative minds behind exciting events including the Royal Croquet Club and Alpine Winter Village, comes Good Fortune Market. As Elder Park transforms, discover a feast for the senses that will transport you all the way to the street markets of Asia. This OzAsia Festival highlight event extends over 12 nights and will present […]

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Disney's Pete's Dragon

Disney’s Pete’s Dragon | Movie Review | 15 Sep 2016

[ September 15, 2016; ]
Disney’s Pete’s Dragon | In cinemas 15 September 2016
A reimagining of a cherished family film, Disney’s Pete’s Dragon is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just so happens to be a dragon.

For years, old wood carver Mr Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of […]

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Wild Seas Secret Shores with Thomas Peschak | 19 Oct 2016

[ October 19, 2016; 7:30 pm; ]

Wild Seas Secret Shores – with Thomas Peschak
To Thomas Peschak, sharks aren’t a reason to get out of the water. They’re a reason to get in. Following his lifelong obsession, he’s found himself paddling kayaks alongside great white sharks in South Africa, swimming among hundreds of one-ton manta rays in the Maldives, and keeping pace with […]

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Australian Performance Nationals | 22 Oct 2016

[ October 22, 2016; 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. ]
The Australian Performance Nationals (OZ NATS) is here! 22 October 2016, at the famous Adelaide International Raceway.
OZ NATS is an action packed event that brings a wide variety of performance and show cars together for a huge day of fun & competition.

There will be Burnouts, Street Drags (heads up drag racing on the iconic AIR […]

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Sing It Loud! | Lah-Lah Live | 14 Oct 2016 – 16 Oct 2016

[ October 14, 2016; 10:00 am; October 15, 2016; 10:00 am; October 16, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Lah-Lah – Sing It Loud! is a live musical extravaganza
You’ve seen them on ABC KIDS, CBeebies, and 7TWO … now come and see Lah-Lah live!

Stripy-socked singing sensation Lah-Lah and her Big Live Band are sure to get the whole family up singing and dancing.

Join in for their biggest musical extravaganza ever. Lah-Lah – Sing It Loud! is a 50 […]

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Cosy Classics Movie Matinees | Woodville Town Hall | 29 May – 6 Oct 2016

[ May 29, 2016; July 3, 2016; July 21, 2016; 10:30 am; August 7, 2016; 1:00 pm; October 6, 2016; 10:30 am; ]

Get cosy over winter with matinee screenings of your favourite classic movies

The City of Charles Sturt is now celebrating its fifth Movie Series the “Cosy Classics Collection” in its historical Woodville Town Hall.
Screening every few weeks, the series will offer a true spectrum of culture, music and nostalgia, with dress up competitions for both the […]

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monster jam 2016

Monster Jam Adelaide | 15 Oct 2016

[ October 15, 2016; 7:00 pm; ]
Monster Jam Adelaide Expect the Unexpected
One of the biggest family shows, Monster Jam® is heading back to Adelaide with its big trucks and high-powered vehicles including some familiar favourites, plus up to five brand new trucks and drivers. With even more super-charged moto-tainment this will be a unique sensory experience like no other.
Australia will be the […]

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Philippine Fiesta | Victoria Square | 1 Oct 2016

[ October 1, 2016; ]
Experience Filipino culture in Adelaide!
Hosted by the Consulate General of the Philippines in South Australia, the Philippine Fiesta of South Australia takes place on Saturday, 1 Oct 2016 from 11am.

The Fiesta will showcase the vivacity of the Philippine culture and will feature Filipino food, live entertainment, display stalls, souvenirs, street parades and dance competitions all […]

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Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin | State Theatre Company & Windmill Theatre | 11-30 Oct 2016

[ October 11, 2016 to October 30, 2016. ]
World Premier of Rumpelstiltskin based on the tales by the Brothers Grimm
Spinning straw into gold is a party trick that will take you far. It can buy you a big house full of beautiful things, a wardrobe of designer clothes and a life of total luxury. But money, as they say, can’t buy you …

Two […]

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The Gruffalo | Her Majesty’s Theatre | 21 & 22 Oct 2016

[ October 22, 2016; 11:00 am; 2:00 pm; ]
The Gruffalo
Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Venture into the deep dark wood with the acclaimed animated films based on the books The Gruffalo and its delightful successor The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

This enchanting double bill is shown on the big screen accompanied live by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. René Aubry’s beautiful scores make for a perfect introduction to the orchestra, […]

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Kiddyhawk | Oakbank Racecourse | 29 & 30 Oct 2016

[ October 29, 2016 to October 30, 2016. ]
Operation Blackhawk brings you Kiddyhawk!
If you thought the Battlefield Challenge was just for the adults then you would be mistaken…. Introducing “Kiddyhawk”. A mini version of the battlefield challenge. The course is very similar to the adults except the obstacles and distance have been scaled down. It’s designed for 3-13 year olds. Its full of […]

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Snugglepot and Cuddlepie | 11 – 15 Oct 2016

[ October 11, 2016 to October 15, 2016. ]

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie
Presented by CDP

This exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in 5-10 year olds and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie at Adelaide Festival Centre for the October 2016 school holidays.
“This charming new stage adaptation of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie looks set to […]

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