october 2018 Articles

Hugo Wines Family Day | McLaren Flat | 13 Oct 2018

[ October 13, 2018; ]
Hugo Wines Family Day
Enjoy a day with Hugo Wines in McLaren Flat relaxing on the lawn or under the marquee whilst munching on delicious food from The Oyster Bar or The Caro Club.

On arrival, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine produced from the estate and receive a free “Hugo Wine ” glass to keep.  Visitors […]

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The Scientific Bubble Show | Prospect | 13 Oct 2018

[ October 13, 2018; 11:00 am; ]
The Scientific Bubble Show at the Prospect Town Hall
The Scientific Bubble Show will be held during the October school holidays at the Prospect Town Hall.  World record bubble-ologist Marty McBubble will blow you away with his amazing bubble creations and the incredible science that makes them possible.

With quirky gadgets and lots of humour, Marty will create […]

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Stories by the Stables | Carrick Hill | 10-12 Oct 2018

[ October 10, 2018; 10:30 am; October 11, 2018; 10:30 am; October 12, 2018; 10:30 am; ]  
Stories by the Stables hosted by Children’s Book Council of Australia – South Australia and Carrick Hill
Carrick Hill is pleased to have the South Australian Branch of The Children’s Book Council of Australia presenting Stories by the Stables during the October school holidays.

Enjoy a morning of stories and paper craft on the stable lawns at […]

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Garage Sale Trail | 20 & 21 Oct 2018

[ October 20, 2018 to October 21, 2018. ]
Garage Sale Trail 2018
Garage Sale Trail is one big weekend of garage sales that are happening in Adelaide and right across Australia on the 20 & 21 October 2018. It’s an idea to help encourage reuse, reduce waste and minimise our impact on mother nature.
Small actions drive BIG change. So while one garage sale on […]

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Adelaide Fashion Festival Stay & Play Street Party | Glenelg | 21 Oct 2018

[ October 21, 2018; 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. ]
Adelaide Fashion Festival Stay & Play Street Party at Glenelg
On the last day of the Adelaide Fashion Festival, there will be a street party at Jetty Rd, Glenelg. Enjoy fashion parades, live music, children’s activities and plenty of shopping. Plus, the hugely successful KIDDO Markets will embrace a sea change, bringing guests the best of […]

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St Leonards Primary School Spring Fair | Glenelg North | 27 Oct 2018

[ October 27, 2018; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
St Leonards Primary School Spring Fair 2018
St Leonards Primary School Spring Fair is their major fundraising event for the year, helping to improve the school and add some nature play areas for the students.
The Fair will exhibit over 40 market stalls including a mystic corner, entertainment displays from community groups, and a wide range of […]

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Playgroup at the Zoo | Adelaide Zoo | 19 Oct 2018

[ October 19, 2018; ]
Playgroup at the Zoo 2018
Join Playgroup SA for their annual membership event, Playgroup at the Zoo, on Friday 19 October 2018.
There will be children’s entertainers, a baby zone, face painting, playgroup activities, imaginative play and more.

Read our review of the 2017 Playgroup at the Zoo here.

 

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Playgroup SA […]

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Moon Lantern Parade | OzAsia 2018 | Elder Park | 27 Oct 2018

[ October 27, 2018; 3:00 pm; ]
Moon Lantern Parade
See Australia’s largest Moon Lantern Parade!
Adelaide’s family favourite Moon Lantern Parade will take over Elder Park with an explosion of colour, lights and free entertainment for the entire family. With the largest venue capacity to date, this year’s event will give festivalgoers more vantage points to view the parade than ever before. This event […]

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CheeseFest + FERMENT | Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka | 27 & 28 Oct 2018

[ October 27, 2018 to October 28, 2018. ]
CheeseFest + FERMENT
After a 3-year hiatus, CheeseFest are thrilled to announce that they are coming back in 2018.
CheeseFest was on hold whilst works took place at Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka, which led to the inaugural critically-acclaimed Ferment the Festival being held in Rundle Park last October. The FERMENT organisers believe it was great to get creative with […]

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Royal Princess Ball | Presented by Once Upon a Princess | 11 Oct 2018

[ October 11, 2018; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. ]
Back by popular demand, it’s time to dust off the tiara, and get your little Princess ready for a Royal event of a lifetime. – SOLD OUT
Children will discover a whole new world, a dazzling place where they’ll meet Cinderella, Snow White, Mermaid Princess, Arabian Princess, The Snow Sisters, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Island Princess, Dancing Beauty and Frog Princess. […]

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FREE School Holiday Sports | City of Charles Sturt | 29 Sep – 14 Oct 2018

[ September 29, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
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 the FREE School Holiday Sports Program.
The program will be held during the October school holidays from 29 September to 14 October 2018.

Be sure to […]

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Orchestra Fantastica! in Aldinga | Adelaide Symphony Orchestra | 2 Oct 2018 – SOLD OUT

[ October 2, 2018; 12:00 pm; ]
Orchestra Fantastica! in Aldinga – SOLD OUT
Experience the sights and sounds of 12 fantastic ASO musicians as they bring their instruments to life in the wonderful settings of Adelaide’s Community Centres.
Led and developed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s own Peter Duggan, who is joined by singer Susan Ferguson, children aged 4-8 years will be encouraged […]

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Unley Night Market Opening Night | 26 Oct 2018

[ October 26, 2018; ]
Unley Night Market Opening Night for 2018-2018 Season
Enjoy an evening under the stars for the opening of market season at Unley Night Market which will run from October 2018 – March 2019.
Bring the family, grab some delicious street eats and shop local. Kick back, relax and grab a glass of wine from the pop up […]

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The Wind in the Willows | Presented by The Australian Shakespeare Company | 29 Sep – 14 Oct 2018

[ September 29, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
Australia’s favourite family entertainment The Wind in the Willows is heading to the Adelaide Botanic Garden for the Spring School Holidays playing from Saturday 29 September to Sunday 14 October.
Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is a rollicking yet gentle adventure, starring the impulsive, frolicsome and always hilarious Mr. Toad – a […]

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Woodville Town Hall Cosy Classics Collection | 26 Apr – 4 Oct 2018

[ July 12, 2018; July 19, 2018; August 5, 2018; August 16, 2018; September 1, 2018; October 4, 2018; ]
Woodville Town Hall Cosy Classic Collection
Proudly celebrating its eighth year, the Cosy Classics Collection is supported by a team of dedicated volunteers working in movie selection, ushering, ticketing and candy bar.
Screening every few weeks, the series will offer a true spectrum of culture, music and nostalgia, with dress-up competitions for both the young and the […]

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The Big Wedgie Has a New Home at West Beach This Spring & Summer | World’s Tallest Inflatable Waterslide | 29 Sep – 14 Oct 2018

[ September 29, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
The Big Wedgie
The world’s tallest freestanding inflatable waterslide is back in SA and it has a brand new home by the sea. West Beach Parks (formerly Adelaide Shores) will host The Big Wedgie, a firm favourite with thrill seekers of all ages.
Bigger and better than ever, The Big Wedgie stands 18.2m tall, 82m long and […]

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A Frozen Tale…the Ballet | South Australian Children’s Ballet Company | 20 & 21 Oct 2018

[ October 20, 2018 to October 21, 2018. ]
A FROZEN Tale…the Ballet
The South Australian Children’s Ballet Company is excited to announce that they will be performing a FROZEN tale…..the ballet on Saturday 20 October and Sunday 21 October 2018 at The Norwood Concert Hall.
The South Australian Children’s Ballet Company will perform Paul Boyd’s version of the classic fairy tale, a FROZEN Tale….. the ballet. Paul […]

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TreeClimb Adelaide – Aerial Adventure Ziplining in the Parklands

[ December 10, 2019; 12:00 pm; ]
Australia’s first inner-city aerial adventure park built within the natural environment of the Adelaide City Park Lands.
READ OUR REVIEW HERE WITH TIPS

Located at the corner of Greenhill and Unley Roads, adjacent the recently upgraded Kurrangga Park BMX track, TreeClimb offers 7 elevated tree top courses, including zip lines all set within Kurrangga Park in the […]

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Justine Clarke Silly Songs Tour | Adelaide Concert | 13 Oct 2018

[ October 13, 2018; 10:00 am; ]
Justine Clark Silly Songs Tour 2018 | Adelaide Concert
The homegrown queen of children’s entertainment, JUSTINE CLARKE, is getting ready to perform a show with her fans this coming September – October, on the Silly Songs Tour.
How do you make a Silly Song?

That’s the question Justine will ask her audience as they traverse through a marvellous musical cacophony! […]

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Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 | 24 Aug – 18 Nov 2018

The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition once again celebrates the natural heritage of the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea bioregions in 2018.
The stunning beauty of our natural world is on display within this exhibition. Professional, emerging and junior photographers alike have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture […]

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PJ Masks Live! Time To Be A Hero | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | 7 Oct 2018

[ October 7, 2018; ]
‘PJ Masks LIVE! Time to be a hero’ is coming to Adelaide
‘PJ Masks LIVE! Time to Be a Hero,’ the hit musical stage production, will tour Australia from September 2018.
PJ MASKS LIVE is a super-heroic, brand new live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from your favourite series: The PJ MASKS! Watch Catboy, Owlette and […]

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Mamma Mia! The Musical | Adelaide | 9 Oct – 11 Nov 2018

[ October 9, 2018 to October 14, 2018. October 17, 2018 to October 21, 2018. October 24, 2018 to October 28, 2018. October 31, 2018 to November 4, 2018. November 7, 2018 to November 11, 2018. ]
Mamma Mia! The Musical featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits!
Presented by Michael Coppel, Louise Withers and Linda Bewick
The party of the year is making it’s Adelaide premiere in October 2018!

Over 60 million people all around the globe have fallen in love with the story and the music that makes Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good musical. And now, […]

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Support Our Local Apple & Pear Growers | Hailstorm Heroes | 2018

Buy locally grown Apples and Pears as part of the Hailstorm Heroes campaign.
We are so lucky to live in South Australia with our exceptional locally grown produce. You can help support our local growers this year by buying locally grown Apples and Pears as part of the Hailstorm Heroes campaign.
In October 2017, a severe hailstorm hit […]

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The Port Adelaide Wooden & Heritage Boat Festival | 13-14 Oct 2018

[ October 13, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]  
The Port Adelaide Wooden and Heritage Boat Festival
To be held within the historic Inner Harbour of The Port of Adelaide, this two-day festival will bring together a large and beautiful collection of boats, from stunning sail boats, large and small, rugged working boats and incredibly detailed model boats.
Along with the exhibition of these beautiful boats, […]

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The Makers & Shakers Market | Woodville | 21 Apr & 27 Oct 2018

[ April 21, 2018; October 27, 2018; ]  

The Makers & Shakers Market at the Woodville Town Hall
The Makers & Shakers Market is an indoor, curated, retail event that brings together people who care about where things come from, how things are made and what they are made of.

Featuring mainly South Australian makers, the Makers & Shakers Market focuses on homewares, fine foods […]

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Monster Jam | Adelaide Oval | 6 Oct 2018

[ October 6, 2018; ]
The most intense family motorsports entertainment experience on the planet, Monster Jam, is BACK and this time it’s bigger, better, faster, stronger.
Monster Jam World Finals Champion Tom Meents is set to lead the pack of superstar drivers, bringing fans to the edge of their seats with adrenaline-charged, high-flying, four-wheel excitement that is fun for the […]

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School Holiday Dates

Adelaide School Holiday Dates 2018 | South Australia Term Dates 2018

 
Adelaide School Holidays 2018 – SA School Holiday Dates & Term Dates
Your handy reference guide for South Australia school holiday dates and public holidays (and the other states as well).
2018 Adelaide South Australia – School Holiday Dates for Kids in Adelaide
Term 1:  Monday 29 January 2018 – Friday 13 April 2018
AUTUMN School Holidays 2018:  Saturday 14 April 2018 […]

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