october 2017 Articles

The Local Project | Public Art Exhibition | 29 Sep – 10 Nov 2017

[ September 29, 2017 to November 10, 2017. ]
The Local Project art cubes – public art exhibition of the collected stories from Adelaide locals
Over the last month, your ‘local’ stories of the city have been collected: the stories that only ‘locals’ know… the local characters, the natural wonders, the rhythms of the City of Adelaide… documenting your connection to the city.

A public art […]

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Earth’s Wild Ride – 360 Degree Visual Experience | Salisbury | 28 Oct 2017

[ October 28, 2017; ]
Earth’s Wild Ride- 360 Degree Visual Experience
The City of Salisbury Community Learning Programs team along with SkyWatch Astronomy Education presents the “MirrorDome” travelling digital theatre and planetarium to celebrate National Children’s Week within the Library Service.
Enter the Skywatch MirrorDome to experience a 360 degree visual experience showcasing moments in the Earth’s history with dinosaur extinctions, […]

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Japanese Film Festival | 19 – 22 Oct 2017

[ October 19, 2017 to October 22, 2017. ]  
Japanese Film Festival 2017
This year at the Japanese Film Festival 2017, expect to find old tales with new tricks and classic plots with refreshing stories.
Fresh faces will grace the silver screen, alongside veterans who’ll shock, delight, and melt hearts. And for those who just want good ol’ Japanese cinema, don’t worry— it is still […]

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Brain Candy Live | Adam Savage & Michael Stevens | Adelaide | 24 Jan 2018

[ January 24, 2018; 7:30 pm; ]  
Adam Savage and Michael Stevens have joined forces to bring this one of a kind interactive, hands-on, minds-on theatrical experience to Australia.
Adam Savage, one of television’s most loved personalities, has joined forces with Michael Stevens, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and they’re coming to a theater near you. They’re bringing along their crazy toys, incredible tools […]

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Neo ‘Deadly’ Halloween For Teens | Art Gallery of South Australia | 27 Oct 2017

[ October 27, 2017; 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
Neo celebrates Aboriginal art and culture as part of TARNANTHI, at the teen exclusive after hours event, ‘Deadly’ Halloween.
Meaning new, youthful, fresh, lately and now, ‘Neo’ captures the spirit of the contemporary. Young art lovers can be inspired by the edgy workshops, meet local artists and listen to live DJ’s in a parent-free zone.  Did […]

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The Market Shed Twilight Market | 14 Oct 2017 & 10 Feb 2018

[ October 14, 2017; 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 10, 2018; 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

The Market Shed on Holland St Twilight Market
At the Market Shed on Holland St Twilight Market you can sit back, relax and enjoy some local live music and entertainment, feast on delicious food made with local and organic ingredients from the wonderful stall holders and The Market Shed Bar will be serving local wine, beer, […]

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Kids Halloween Spooktacular Show & Disco | Fame Train | Woodville Town Hall | 28 Oct 2017

[ October 28, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]  
Kids Halloween Spooktacular Show & Disco
A Spookariffic show for kids hosted by kids! The Fame Train Gang presents a fun, interactive show and disco for all ages.
Mums, Dads, Grandparents, friends and kids can go dressed in fancy dress. There will be games to be played and prizes to be won. Drinks and snacks will be […]

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Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide | 26-28 Oct 2017

[ October 26, 2017 to October 28, 2017. ]
Rumble, tumble, turn and burn!
Hometown hero and Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers along with fellow members of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team will return to racing at the 2017 Hancock Prospecting Australian Short Course Swimming Championships in Adelaide this October.
You won’t want to miss your chance to see the best swimmers from across Australia swim […]

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Buy a Real Christmas Tree | Oxfam Christmas Trees | Orders open 26 Oct 2017

[ October 26, 2017; ]
Buy an Oxfam Christmas Tree this year
2017 orders open 26 October.
What’s tall, green and helps to save lives? An Oxfam Christmas tree!

That’s right, you can support people around the world who are living in poverty AND get yourself a freshly-cut pine Christmas tree to display in your home or work place.

Thanks to your generosity, buying […]

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Bush Mechanics: The Exhibition – National Motor Museum | Torrens Parade Ground | 17 – 30 Oct 2017

[ October 17, 2017 to October 30, 2017. ]
Bush Mechanics: the exhibition is based on the incredibly popular ABC TV series of the same name. It shows the adoption of the motorcar as an integral part of Aboriginal life in Central Australia.
More than just a showcase of bush ingenuity, the show was a documentary-style series with strong elements of comedy, music and magical […]

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Prospect Spring Fair | Broadview Oval | 28 Oct 2017

[ October 28, 2017; ]
The fairy floss is being prepared; the bouncing castle is being inflated; jams and preserves are being prepared and bottled, and a multitude of sporting clubs and community groups are getting ready to play and celebrate… because the Prospect Spring Fair is gearing up to entertain and delight the residents of Prospect in it’s new […]

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Barangaroo Ngangamay Exhibition | Migration Museum | 13 Oct – 26 Nov 2017

[ October 13, 2017 to November 26, 2017. ]
The Barangaroo Ngangamay exhibition honours the old Lady Barangaroo and celebrates the strength, diversity and creativity of Aboriginal women of the Sydney region.

‘damulayun ngangara buranggalyun we exchange names so the Old Lady sleeps peacefully, we mark the space to honour the namesake.’

By coming together for ceremony, we pay respect to the Ancestors, acknowledge the connections […]

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Ridiculous Playground Adelaide | What you need to know | Review

[ October 7, 2017 to October 8, 2017. ]  
Ridiculous Playground promised a whole lot of ridiculous fun and laughs – and they have certainly brought it to Adelaide. We had an amazing fun-filled two hours of very active fun on their epic inflatable course.

There are some stations that are dry and some that are wet. We suggest doing the dry ones first if […]

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Scosa Stampede | Celebrating Ability | North Adelaide | 29 Oct 2017

[ October 29, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
Whether you walk, push a wheelchair, use a mobility aid, jump, dance or stroll, join scosa on Sunday 29 October 2017 in Wellington Square, North Adelaide for a fun day out which includes loads of colour, music and good vibes as they Stampede with a 2km loop through the streets of North Adelaide like you’ve […]

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Bridgestone World Solar Challenge | Adelaide Finish Line | 11-15 Oct 2017

[ October 11, 2017 9:00 am to October 15, 2017 9:00 am. ]
In 2017, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge will celebrate its 30th Anniversary.
Join the crowds in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga and be part of the celebrations as the teams complete their 3,000km journey from Darwin at the official City of Adelaide finish line, marking a successful end to years of planning, designing, building and event preparations.
Visit […]

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I Choose SA Day | Brand South Australia | 21 Oct 2017

[ October 21, 2017; ]
On Saturday 21 October, Brand South Australia will be celebrating I Choose SA Day – the day to choose SA!
The day aims to celebrate everything great about South Australia, from our amazing produce, to a day out with the family, to local suppliers.  They want you to support all South Australian businesses and service providers, […]

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Seafood + Sounds Festival | Adelaide Central Market | 13 & 14 Oct 2017

[ October 13, 2017; 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. October 14, 2017; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Adelaide Central Market will host a celebration of South Australian seafood with the inaugural two-day Seafood and Sounds festival on Friday 13 October and Saturday 14 October 2017.
From cooking demonstrations to a Chilli Crab Pop-Up, the two-day festival will present a smorgasbord of fun-filled entertainment, live music and masterclasses for lovers of produce from […]

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Oceanic Victor In Sea Aquarium | Victor Harbor

Oceanic Victor
Experience life beneath the waves in Victor Harbor.
Oceanic Victor opened their in-sea aquarium in Victor Harbor, South Australia in 2017.  Located just off Granite Island in the clear, clean waters of Encounter Bay, the experience offers fun, learning and excitement for the whole family.  Perfect not only for adventure seekers, but for anyone wanting […]

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Big Bad Wolf | Windmill Theatre Co | 11-21 Oct 2017

[ October 11, 2017 to October 21, 2017. ]
Big Bad Wolf presented by Windmill Theatre Co in association with Adelaide Festival Centre
He’s the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply he has no friends. But then he does have incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene, and he is the infamous Big Bad Wolf after all. No […]

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Fork Your Eyes Unley | Goodwood Orphanage Park | 29 Oct 2017

[ October 29, 2017; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]  

Fork Your Eyes Unley at the Goodwood Orphanage Park
Season 5 of Fork on the Road is kicking off with a visit to a new location, the fabulous Orphanage Park in Millswood.

After having to cancel the original date in September due to weather, the new date for Fork Your Eyes Unley is Sunday, October 29th.  You […]

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Family Fun Day | City East Markets | 7 & 8 Oct 2017

[ October 7, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. October 8, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
City East Markets welcomes you to join them for a FREE fun filled day out at their City East Family Fun Day.
City East Markets is a vibrant marketplace and community gathering space in Flinders Street.  Experience a sample of what’s trending in Adelaide from a broad range of sellers and products from local producers.

There will be […]

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Dino Worlds Creative Workshop | Miniature Worlds | 7 Oct 2017

[ October 7, 2017; ]  
Dino-Worlds Miniature Craft Workshop
Go along these October school holidays and learn how to create your very own miniature Dinosaur World at the City East Family Fun Day! This Saturday every attendee will be going home with their very own self-designed dinosaur diorama featuring rock formations, plants, moss, Dinosaurs and even a lava river!

Miniature Worlds Workshops are hands-on craft […]

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Carclew Stage Sparks | Free Workshops | Aldinga | 19 Oct-7 Dec 2017

FREE circus workshops in Aldinga
Looking for something active and super fun for your 5-12 year old(s) to do after school?  Stage Sparks CIRCUS will commence in term four offering FREE performance workshops in Aldinga.
The workshop will run for 8 weeks and focus on CIRCUS where kids will have fun with plates, diabolos, balls and hoops […]

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Whole Life Expo 2017 | Adelaide Showground | 7 & 8 Oct 2017

[ October 7, 2017 to October 8, 2017. ]
Whole Life Expo 2017 – the Health & Wellbeing Event of 2017
If you’re into self-development, self-empowerment, yoga, meditation and wellbeing then why not plan a visit to the WHole Life Expo this year.

On Saturday 7 October (11am-11.30am) they will attempt to break the world record for the “Biggest Mindfulness Session in the World”. The current […]

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Wild Imagination Nature Play School Holiday

Wild Imagination Nature Play School Holiday Vacation Care and Family Events | Review

[ October 3, 2017 5:00 pm to October 15, 2017 5:00 pm. ]
Wild Imagination
Nature Play School Holiday events
Review by Susannah Marks
If like many Adelaide families you’re looking for school holiday activities for your kids then you may have heard of Wild Imagination. They run nature play events during the school holidays as an alternative to vacation care. My kids love a balance of indoor and outdoor play, […]

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Circus Royale | Seaford & Mt Barker | 27 Sep – 15 Oct 2017

[ October 2, 2017; 11:00 am; October 4, 2017; 7:00 pm; October 5, 2017; 11:00 am; October 6, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 7, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 8, 2017; 11:00 am; October 9, 2017; 11:00 am; October 11, 2017; 7:00 pm; October 12, 2017; 11:00 am; October 13, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 14, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 15, 2017; 11:00 am; ]  
Circus Royale
Damian Syred presents the 46th year anniversary tour of Circus Royale!
Circus Royale provides quality entertainment for your entire family. Parents, grandparents and children equally enjoy Circus Royale. Circus Royale is family entertainment staged in a modern Big Top tent.

With 20 elite athletes and performers, Circus Royale brings together a combination of acrobatics, comedy and […]

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Disney Pixar Festival | Reading Cinemas | 14 Oct – 5 Nov 2017

[ October 14, 2017 10:00 am to October 15, 2017 10:00 am. October 21, 2017 10:00 am to October 22, 2017 10:00 am. October 28, 2017 10:00 am to October 29, 2017 10:00 am. November 4, 2017 10:00 am to November 5, 2017 10:00 am. ]
Disney Pixar Festival
Reading Cinemas is bringing your all-time favourite Pixar films back to the big screen nationally with their Disney Pixar Festival kicking off in October.
Each weekend from October 14 to November 5, your local Reading Cinema will feature a popular Disney Pixar film to keep you entertained this spring. You can once again join Woody and Buzz on their very first adventure […]

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Adelaide Film Festival | 5 – 15 Oct 2017

[ October 5, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
Adelaide Film Festival
The Adelaide Film Festival is a biennial eleven-day celebration and is an exciting exploration of Australian and international screen culture with a diverse and unique program of screenings, forums and special events.
The Adelaide Film Festival has rapidly established itself as one of the boldest,  innovative and must attend events in the country and […]

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School Holiday Science Fun | Harbour Town | Oct 2017

[ October 2, 2017 10:00 am to October 6, 2017 10:00 am. October 9, 2017 10:00 am to October 13, 2017 10:00 am. ]  
Free hands-on Science fun at Harbour Town during October school holidays
Explore weird science concepts and ‘wow’ your senses during the October school holidays at Harbour Town Adelaide. Discover how to make elephant toothpaste, tea bag rockets, multi-coloured slime and lava lamps and create a variety of optical, sensory and auditory illusions including examining moving […]

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Pumpt Indoor Scooter, Skate & BMX | Oct 2017

Pumpt Indoor Scooter, Skate and BMX fun!
***Editors note November 2019 : Pumpt has officially closed it’s doors***
Pumpt is the indoor scooter, skate and BMX venue of choice for Adelaide. There is no other like it in Australia. With tracks for everyone from little tikes on balance bikes to guru downhill racers, Pumpt is great fun and great value for everyone.
All […]

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