october 2023 Articles

Call from the Wild Update: Elephants at Monarto Safari Park | Burma has Arrived

Monarto Safari Park will now be welcoming FIVE Elephants!
November 2024 Update: Asian Elephant, Burma – the newest member of the Zoos SA family – has safely arrived at Monarto Safari Park after a giant journey from Auckland Zoo.
Zoos South Australia and Auckland Zoo are delighted to share that Burma has begun settling in, familiarising herself […]

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Charleston Farm | Pick Your Own Flowers | Adelaide Hills

Pick Your Own Flowers in the Adelaide Hills this October.
A morning or an evening spent at Charleston Farm is such a beautiful way to start the day! It’s a really lovely experience if you love flowers, and especially if you’re like me and can’t keep anything alive in the garden.
Take the family and wander the […]

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Department for Education Mid Year Intake

Reception mid-year intake in 2024 | South Australian Government Primary Schools

The new mid-year intake to reception starts in 2024
Starting school is an exciting milestone for children and their families. From 2024, South Australian government primary schools will introduce a mid-year intake to reception, following the introduction of preschool mid-year intake earlier this year.
This means children who turn 5 between 1 May and 31 October 2024 […]

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Halloween Trick or Treat | Myer Centre Adelaide | 29 Oct 2023

[ October 29, 2023; ]
Get ready for spooky fun with a special pre-Halloween Trick or Treat event at the Myer Centre Adelaide.
Step into a world of spooky delights on Sunday, 29 October 2023 at the Myer Centre’s pre-Halloween Trick or Treat event.  Embark on a candy quest as you visit participating stores within the Myer Centre. The promise of […]

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BECKHAM | Netflix Docuseries | Review

BECKHAM is a 4 part biographical docuseries on Netflix that traces David’s rise from his humble beginnings in east London to international sports superstar. David played professionally for the very best teams: 11 years for Manchester United, then on to Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris St.-Germain.
It’s a fascinating documentary with an in […]

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Halloween at Paralowie Village | 31 Oct 2023

[ October 31, 2023; ]
Go along to Paralowie Village this Halloween dressed in your scariest (or favourite) costume and have your trick or treating bucket at the ready.
Are the kids planning to trick or treat this Halloween?  Take the family to this free spook-tacular event from 3pm until 5pm on Halloween, Tuesday 31 October at Paralowie Village.

There will be […]

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Halloween Potion Party | Sheidow Park | 28 OCt 2023

[ October 28, 2023; ]
Halloween Potion Party in the Enchanted Forest.
A morning of magical mindfulness amongst the Enchanted Forest at Hugh Johnson Reserve in Sheidow Park.  Have a spooktacular time creating eco friendly nature potions in the Magical Garden with spooky host ‘Potion Pixie’. Organised by Arts by Nature, there will be eco friendly spooky themed fizzies by Wild […]

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Ended: WIN a Nintendo Rainbow High Prize Pack

Rainbow High is the leading global fashion doll brand and hit animated YouTube series that encourages creativity, celebrates diversity, and embraces inclusivity each and every day.
Together, with their friends at Shadow High, they’re showing the world that you should be proud to let your true colours shine. Rainbow High: Runway Rush is out now on […]

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Junior Keeper Experience l Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary l Review

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]

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Halloween Dining Experience | IKEA Adelaide | 26 Oct 2023

[ October 26, 2023; ]
IKEA is hosting a Halloween Dining Experience with themed meals for a spooky and delicious night out for the whole family.
IKEA is inviting everyone to their Halloween Dining Experience, in all 10 stores across the country. Guests will be treated to a three-course themed meal, with kids meal options so the whole family can enjoy […]

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Bounce Halloween

BOUNCE Trick & Treat Halloween Night | 31 October 2023

[ October 31, 2023; 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

Get spooky at BOUNCE for a Trick AND Treat Halloween night
Visit any BOUNCE venue from 4pm onwards on Tuesday 31 October 2023!
Join up for non-stop Halloween fun. There will be games, prizes and many chances to collect some tasty treats. All included in the usual session cost.
Jump out of your BOUNCE socks for a freestyle […]

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Hey Caddy Mini Golf | West Lakes | Review

Hey Caddy’s new venue in West Lakes is a mini putt experience with elite holes that’ll keep everyone, at all levels, entertained.
Review by Carla Caruso
Mini golf has become a favourite family pastime of ours.
And, as we discovered, Hey Caddy’s new course in West Lakes is one of SA’s best.
We somehow timed our visit to the indoor […]

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Christmas Pageant VIP Stand Police Credit Union

ENDED: WIN VIP Seats at National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant

WIN 4 seats in the VIP stand to watch the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant in Adelaide on Saturday 4 November 2023
The best view of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant could be yours!
People of all ages gather along Adelaide’s streets each November to welcome the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. It’s the traditional start of the festive […]

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Golden Fields Reserve Adventure Playground | Golden Grove

Golden Fields Reserve Adventure Playground
Golden Fields Reserve’s has a brand-new adventure playground promising endless fun for kids of all ages.
Located at the lower section of the reserve, the playground offers linked towers, multiple slides, a climbing wall, trampolines, a flying fox and much more.
There is an accessible toilet, car park and access road, a picnic […]

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Come & Try Nippers | Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club | 21 Oct – 25 Nov 2023

Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club is inviting families to Come & Try Nippers!
For the upcoming 2023/24 season, Seacliff SLSC will be conducting it’s 75-minute Come & Try Nipper Program every Saturday afternoon from 21 October through to 25 November (inclusive) for keen juniors to get a taste of surf sports before committing to join.

Come & […]

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Free Waterslides on Sundays | Marion Outdoor Pool

Enjoy FREE waterslides on Sunday mornings at the Marion Outdoor Pool.
Start your Sunday at the Marion Outdoor Pool with free waterslides from 10am until 12pm, including the popular Twist Slide and Speed Slide.  
The green, white and blue Twist Slide starts off with a 15m enclosed tunnel with spectacular translucent colour bands. The tunnel rounds the […]

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Woolworths Cricket Blast | Fun Cricket Program for Kids

Woolworths Cricket Blast! It’s the ultimate playground for kids of all abilities where the fun never stops and the action is non-stop.
Whether you’re a first-time batter or backyard cricket superstar, get ready to embark on an exciting journey filled with laughter, growth, and unforgettable memories.
The Woolworths Cricket Blast program has been designed to engage […]

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Paws Up To Party! | Monarto Safari Park | 21 Oct 2023

[ October 21, 2023; ]
Monarto Safari Park is celebrating 40 years this October and they’d love for you to join their birthday party on the day of their Run Wild event. Entry to the Visitor Centre is FREE!
Enjoy plenty of fun, music and laughs with a special Welcome to Country by Uncle Clyde, presentations, the planting of a historic […]

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Skate & Meditate Clinic | City Skate Park | 14 Oct 2023

[ October 14, 2023; ]
On The Flip Side have teamed up with Equilibrium Holistic Living and Free Mind Skate Clinic to bring you a FREE Meditation & Skate Clinic.
This is a free inclusive workshop for all skill sets where you will be guided through an uplifting meditation by Equilibrium Holistic Living Project followed by a skate clinic hosted by […]

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IceArenA Halloween Night Party | Thebarton | 28 Oct 2023

[ October 28, 2023; ]
Skate & Scare Halloween Party 2023
Get ready to get spooky this Halloween at the IceArena in Thebarton.
Grab your friends, put on your creepy costumes, and join all the other bodies on ice this Halloween.  Expect to hear loud music to scare away the evil spirits, see ghoulishly good lights and visuals and try to win […]

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Scouts Ultimate Activity Guide | Ideas for Kids & Parents

Scouts Ultimate Activity Guide is the ideal gift for kids this Christmas.
Featuring over 200 pages of activities, challenges, experiments, games and much more, three youth and parenting issues have collided to culminate in the creation of the ‘Scouts Ultimate Activity Guide’ – the perfect gift for every family.
Published by Australian Geographic in partnership with Scouts […]

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Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. | Adelaide Youth Theatre | 11-14 Oct 2023

[ October 11, 2023 to October 14, 2023. ]
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But […]

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Kids and Families Day @ the Veteran Wellbeing Centre | Daw Park | 11 Oct 2023

[ October 11, 2023; ]
FREE Kids and Families Day @ the Veteran Wellbeing Centre
Since 2009, Veterans’ Health Week (VHW) has been an annual health promotion initiative where the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) partners with ex-service and community organisations to hold events aimed at increasing healthy lifestyle awareness and health behaviour change for veterans and their families.
In association with […]

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Family Fun Day | Adams Oval Salisbury | 11 Oct 2023

[ October 11, 2023; ]
Raso’s Castles and Amusements are holding a Family Fun Day at Adams Oval in Salisbury during the October school holidays.
The Salisbury Sharks Soccer Club on Decimal Road will host a Family Fun Day on Wednesday 11 October 2023.  They will have castles/inflatables, market stalls, lucky dips, raffle, show bags, hot food, cold drinks, popcorn, fairy […]

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Pixar Putt | Family Friendly Pop-up Mini Golf Review

Australia’s much-loved mini-golf phenomenon is back at the Riverbank Promenade in Adelaide as the weather warms.
Review by Carla Caruso
This pop-up attraction is the perfect marriage: mini golf, plus Disney!
Pixar Putt Pop-up Mini Golf has returned to Adelaide for a second time, bringing its Pixar-themed pop-up mini golf course to the Riverbank Promenade. (Animation studio Pixar […]

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Summer Sessions at the Adelaide Botanic Garden | Oct – Feb

Summer Sessions at The Gardens Cafe
The Gardens Cafe at Adelaide Botanic Garden will be hosting a garden party each weekend from October until February.
Join the perfect Summer garden party and sip on fresh cocktails, enjoy tasty food and hear live music each weekend throughout Spring and Summer.
Held on the gorgeous Schomburgk Pavilion in the heart […]

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Kids Halloween Disco | Freeling Institute | 27 Oct 2023

[ October 27, 2023; ]
Freeling Christmas Street Party is hosting a Halloween Disco with DJ Sparks at Freeling Institute.
Kids are invited to wear their best Halloween outfit ready to dance the night away.  There will be two separate sessions for two different age groups:

Session 1: 5 – 6:30pm |  4 – 7 year olds
Session 2: 7:30 – […]

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Free Halloween Family Fun Day | Salisbury | 28 Oct 2023

[ October 28, 2023; ]
FREE Halloween Family Fun Day at Parabanks Shopping Centre
There will be plenty of fun activities for the kids at the annual Halloween Family Fun Day in Salisbury.

Starting at 10am at the Parabanks Shopping Centre, there will be lots of activities for the kids, including a best dressed costume competition and giveaways.  Sponsored by the Salisbury […]

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Get into Rugby | Souths Rugby Junior Clinic | Clarence Gardens | Oct & Nov 2023

[ October 11, 2023; October 18, 2023; October 25, 2023; November 1, 2023; ]
Get into Rugby Clinic
The Greatest, most inclusive, enjoyable rugby clinic is back, and just in time for summer. After a successful launch in October 2022, Souths Rugby “Get into Rugby” clinic at Clarence Gardens is back, kicking off during the October school holidays.
Souths Rugby will be running 2 different age groups on a Wednesday night at […]

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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Concert Film | In Cinemas 13 Oct 2023

[ October 13, 2023; ]
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Concert Film in Cinemas for a Limited Time Only
The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen these school holidays! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour is headed to Australia in February 2024.  The […]

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