october 2024 Articles

Halloween Roller Disco | Blackwood Community Recreation Centre | 26 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024; ]  
The Halloween Roller Disco at the Blackwood Rec Centre is back again in 2024!
The roller disco has been a hugely popular event in the past with a DJ, skating games, prizes, face painting and more. A special thank you to the City of Mitcham for supporting the event!
The price is $13.00 per person to […]

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Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Top Things to do with Kids During the Holidays

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Spring School Holiday Guide South Australia 
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the Spring school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport.  This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy […]

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Wail at the Gaol Halloween Event | Adelaide Gaol | 26 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Get ready for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween adventure at Adelaide Gaol!
One of Adelaide’s favourite Halloween events is back packed with spooky fun for everyone. 
Explore the Gaol’s eerie spaces, where surprises await around every corner—from a zombie apocalypse to an alien experimentation lab! Test your luck at the creepy carnival’s arcade games (don’t forget your $1 […]

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Halloween in Adelaide | Family Friendly Events

Family Friendly Halloween Events in Adelaide
There are lots of fun, family friendly Halloween events happening all around Adelaide on the last weekend in October.
Find things to do with the kids for Halloween in Adelaide – from organised events to walking around the local neighbourhood with family and friends.  Plan your costumes ready to take to […]

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Marion Cultural Centre Plaza | Opening Event 26 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Marion Cultural Centre Plaza has reopened after an extensive upgrade, with a community event planned for 26 October 2024.
The City of Marion council has redeveloped the Plaza to become the vibrant heart to their city and to provide the community with a space to get together and celebrate, relax and experience some of the best […]

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Adelaide’s Outdoor Swimming Pools – Season Opening Dates

Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide – Season Opening Dates.
As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, you will find most of Adelaide’s public outdoor swimming pools are open from September or October through to late March or April.  Many will be open in time for the Spring school holidays.
Below you will find […]

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Copper Coast Splash Town | Moonta Bay

Free Community Water Park – Moonta Bay’s Splash Town 
Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open to the public, situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park.  Each season it generally opens on the October long weekend, just in time for the Spring school holidays. […]

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Farewell Wang Wang and Fu Ni at Adelaide Zoo | Oct 2024

Special celebrations to farewell Wang Wang and Fu Ni at Adelaide Zoo.
It’s time to say farewell to Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni.
Adelaide Zoo is calling on all panda-loving South Australians to visit the zoo and wish the black-and-white duo a fond farewell before they head home to China.
Director of Adelaide Zoo, Dr Phil […]

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Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | Celebrating 18 Years | 6 Oct 2024

[ October 6, 2024; ]  
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is celebrating 18 years of supporting South Australian farmers and producers.
Go along to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on the Sunday of the October long weekend and help them celebrate their 18th birthday.
To celebrate this milestone they are inviting you to join them on Sunday, 6 October 2024 for a […]

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Ended: WIN an Annual Pass to Woodhouse Adventure Park

WIN a full year of Adventure at Woodhouse Adventure Park
Woodhouse is only a quick zip up the South Eastern freeway to fresh air, wide open spaces and 54 hectares of the beautiful Adelaide Hills where you’ll have memorable screen-free adventures and unlimited use of the awesome activities and facilities.

Crawl, climb, swing and splash your way […]

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Semaphore Steam Train Rides | October – April

Semaphore Steam Train – fun family friendly train ride from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and back.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is an enjoyable 30 minute, four kilometre return journey travelling along the picturesque sand dunes in open carriages, pulled along behind a steam engine.  Young children will especially love the adventure of a […]

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Heritage Transport Expo | Port Adelaide | 12 & 13 Oct 2024

[ October 12, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]   
Visit the National Railway Museum on the last weekend of the October school holidays for the annual Heritage Transport Expo.
This two day event will be held on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024.  All train (steam train BUB and diesel Redhen railcars) and Port bus trip rides are included with your admission ticket. There will […]

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Basketball Camp with Travion ‘Diesel’ Kirkendoll from Harlem Globetrotters | 2 & 3 Oct 2024

[ October 2, 2024 to October 3, 2024. ]
Join the high-energy basketball school holiday camp We Are King David this October featuring Harlem Globetrotter Travion “Diesel” Kirkendoll!
Elevate your game, have a blast, and forge new friendships during the October school holidays at the We Are King David basketball camp. The camp is designed for players of all ages and skill levels—whether you’re a […]

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Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | October School Holidays 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]  
Play at the Bay returns during the October school holidays from 28 September to 13 October 2024.
City of Holdfast Bay’s Play at the Bay program is now live and full of great activities and events – from pizza making in Moseley Square, to reptiles in the library, nature play and more! They’ve got a whole […]

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October Long Weekend | What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide

[ October 5, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the October Long Weekend
The October long weekend coincides with the final week of the school holidays so there’s plenty on offer for families to enjoy, and you can make the most of the longer days too with the start of daylight savings on Sunday 6 October […]

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Actually Acting Mini | School Holiday Drama Program | 2-5 Oct 2024

[ October 2, 2024 to October 5, 2024. ]        
Actually Acting Mini.
Join Actually Acting for their newest school holiday drama program from 2 – 5 October 2024. Suitable for ages 7 to 10, young actors will meet and play some drama games to get to know each other. There are no auditions, roles will be divided evenly between attendees and everyone will […]

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Dads Group | Dads of Adelaide Hills

Monthly community catch up for Dads in the Adelaide Hills.
Dads. Kids. Coffee. And maybe a playground. It sounds simple, because it is simple.
Dads Groups are a gathering of new fathers meeting together with their kids, a coffee, and often a playground. The peer-to-peer approach of Dads Groups create an evidenced-based and effective framework for support […]

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FREE School Holiday Fun – Aussie Animals | Harbour Town Adelaide | 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2024

[ September 30, 2024 to October 4, 2024. ]
Visit Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide these School Holidays for FREE Aussie Animal Fun!
Keep the kids entertained these October school holidays and experience FREE Aussie animal fun with an interactive wildlife display from Animals Anonymous, with free face painting and instant photo prints.

This free experience is suitable for kids of all ages and starts Monday […]

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Family (Tandem) Karts & Junior Karts | School Holiday Outdoor Fun

Karting at The Bend has just become even more exciting and family-friendly with the introduction of Family (Tandem) Karts and Junior Karts.
Enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting on the exhilarating outdoor track at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park (The Bend) these school holidays!
Family (tandem) karts are driven by an adult with a passenger aged […]

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Outdoor Cinema Nights | Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024; October 4, 2024 to October 7, 2024. October 9, 2024; October 11, 2024 to October 12, 2024. ]
Visit the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company – the chocolate shop with a cafe, a cellar door and so much more. 
During the October school holidays, Barossa Valley Chocolate Company will have outdoor cinema nights, chocolate workshops, spring dome dining and live music. 
Outdoor Cinema Nights 
Enjoy dinner dinner prior to the movie then sit back and enjoy the […]

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Playgroup at the Zoo | Adelaide | 17 Oct 2024

[ October 17, 2024; ]
Playgroup at the Zoo, Playgroup SA’s annual membership event, returns to Adelaide Zoo in 2024.
The 2024 Playgroup SA event of the year celebrating 50 years of Playgroup SA – a “thank you” for families enrolled with Playgroup SA.

Get out your calendars and save the date for the much loved annual Playgroup at the Zoo event. […]

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School Holidays at Monarto Safari Park | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Discover Animal Superpowers at Monarto Safari Park during the October school holidays.
Flash may be quick but have you seen a Cheetah zoom at up to 110km per hour? Some animals can travel at high speeds to both catch prey and avoid being caught.  Nature is full of surprises and many animals have adapted through time […]

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School Holidays at the Adelaide Zoo | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Discover Animal Superpowers at Adelaide Zoo during the October school holidays.
Think superman is fast? Wait until you meet the Sumatran Tiger. With night vision six times better than a human’s, the tiger prowls through the darkness like a true superhero.  Nature is full of surprises and many animals have adapted through time to have their […]

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Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies | School Holidays at the Adelaide Central Market

School Holiday fun for all ages with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies.
Value packed Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the October school holidays!
All school holiday activities are free or low cost and include the ever popular Market Trail and Little Market Chefs.  Activities are held over […]

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Paws and Plushies – Hutt Street Scavenger Hunt | Adelaide | 27 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]    
Embark on a scavenger hunt along Hutt Street and discover adorable plush dog toys showcased in shopfront windows. Unleash your inner detective and track down these charming treasures for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Take your friends and family along for a paw-some adventure filled with joy and laughter at Paws and Plushies […]

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SHANX Mini Golf | School Holiday Family Fun | Regency Park

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Spring School Holiday Fun @ SHANX Mini Golf with FREE bonus activities!
SHANX VERY MUCH – Australia’s best mini golf course is located right here in Adelaide and it’s the perfect school holiday activity for the whole family.
Book a round of mini golf at Shanx Regency Park during the school holidays and have some extra fun […]

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Cirkidz School Holiday Programs | October 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 4, 2024. October 7, 2024 to October 11, 2024. ]  
The Cirkidz Spring School Holiday Program offers an action-packed opportunity for Adelaide kids to dive into the exciting world of circus arts.
Held at the fully indoor, air-conditioned SA Circus Centre in Bowden, the program features a variety of half-day and full-day sessions. Children will take part in activities like trampolining, aerial apparatus, acrobatics, tumbling, […]

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Kids Holiday Pottery Sessions | Urth Clay Studio | October School Holidays 2024

[ July 9, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 17, 2024 to July 18, 2024. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Big Brain Tiny Hands is Urth Clay Studio’s favourite kids holiday activity. Their one-off pottery classes prioritise experimentation and muddy fun over seeking perfection.
Unlike traditional approaches, they encourage kids to freely explore shapes and textures, fostering a sense of joy in the creative […]

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Temptation Sailing Wild Dolphin Tour | October School Holidays 2024

[ September 27, 2024 to October 1, 2024. October 5, 2024 to October 7, 2024. October 10, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]

Temptation Sailing invites you to swim alongside or watch wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
Dolphins are one of the Earth’s most fascinating, curious and interactive species. Temptation Sailing’s Advanced Eco Certified Wild Dolphin Tours are hosted by an amazing team of Marine Biologists who will educate and assist you throughout the tour. An incredible experience […]

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Princess Day at the Castle | Carclew Castle | 20 Oct 2024

[ October 20, 2024; ]
Fairytales will come to life at the heritage listed Carclew Castle in North Adelaide as Once Upon A Princess presents ‘Princess Day at the Castle’ this October.
History and fairytales will come together for a magical day that will include a meet and greet photo opportunity with all the fairytale princesses – Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, […]

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