october 2024 Articles

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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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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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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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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Trucks On Tour | Free Family Event | Morphett Vale | 11 Oct 2024

[ October 11, 2024; ]
Trucks on Tour FREE school holiday event at Wilfred Taylor Reserve.
Get up close with your favourite council and emergency services vehicles during the October school holidays.
Trucks on Tour is a free community event hosted by the City of Onkaparinga. Designed to immerse children and their families in the workings of council’s trucks and vehicles whilst […]

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Free School Holiday Wildlife Fun | Churchill Centre | 2-12 Oct 2024

[ October 2, 2024 to October 5, 2024. October 9, 2024 to October 12, 2024. ]    
Free School Holiday Fun at Churchill Centre – Wilbur’s Wildlife
Take your little Wildlife Warrior(s) to Churchill Centre these school holidays and get up close and personal to some very special native animals at Wilbur’s Wildlife display! 

No booking required, queuing system/first in, first served basis when event area reaches capacity.

Week 1: 

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | […]

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Bay to Birdwood | 20 Oct 2024

[ October 20, 2024; ]
In 2024, more than 1500 historic vehicles will make the journey from Barratt Reserve in West Beach to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills.
The iconic Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.
Held […]

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Loxton Historical Village Alive & Garden Day | 26 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Family friendly day out at the Loxton Historical Village Alive and Garden Day.
The Village, situated on the shaded banks of the mighty Murray River, was established in 1970 and it’s aim has been to preserve memorabilia, paper based records, photographs, books, artefacts, machinery and buildings as well as other elements of the district’s history.

The Village […]

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City of Charles Sturt

FREE School Holiday Sports Program | City of Charles Sturt | October School Holidays 2024

[ September 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
City of Charles Sturt Free School Holiday Sports Program.
Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are welcome to book their spot in the ever-popular FREE City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program.
Held at various locations throughout the City during the school holidays from Friday 27 September to Sunday 13 October 2024, local sports […]

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Hahndorf Oktoberfest | 12 Oct 2024

[ October 12, 2024; ]
Join in for a fun filled Oktoberfest celebration in Hahndorf during the October school holidays.
Enjoy the 2024 Hahndorf Oktoberfest this year in the heart of South Australia’s German town. Enjoy great music, food, culture and beer with family and friends at Alec Johnston Park.  

This family friendly event on Saturday 12 October will feature authentic […]

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Paella In The Park | Victoria Park | 6 Oct 2024

[ October 6, 2024; ]
Enjoy Paella In The Park on the October long weekend in Adelaide.
The Victoria Park Social Club presents Paella in the Park featuring Tapas, Paella, Spanish pizza, Sangria and Churros.  Kids options will be available and DJ’s will be playing tunes all afternoon.  There is lots of room for kids to play outside and run around […]

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Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day | 20 Oct 2024

[ October 20, 2024; ]
Coastal Conservation Group’s action-packed Open Day at Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes.
This important coastal ecosystem spans over 22 hectares and contains over 50 indigenous plant species. It also provides critical habitat for native fauna, invertebrates, native birds and reptiles.  The Dunes are a unique reminder of what the coastline looked like before European settlement.

Visitors are encouraged […]

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Adelaide 36ers | NBL25 Season Basketball Home Games

[ October 3, 2024; October 11, 2024; October 20, 2024; October 25, 2024; November 10, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 8, 2024; December 14, 2024; December 24, 2024; December 28, 2024; January 4, 2025; January 13, 2025; January 26, 2025; January 31, 2025; ]
Adelaide 36ers – NBL25 Basketball Home Games in 2024
Gear up to enjoy the rush of NBL25 with the Adelaide 36ers and experience the energy of home games at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Catch all the action and unforgettable moments, live, and support your favourite team as they defend Brett Maher Court. Take your friends and family […]

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Mount Remarkable (Melrose) Show | 5 Oct 2024

[ October 5, 2024; ]
100th Melrose Show – ‘Picnic Show of the North’.
The Mt. Remarkable Agricultural Society Inc’s annual Melrose Show is on the Saturday of the October long weekend.  
Held at Dorrington Park, approx. 1km north of Melrose, the show is a fun day out for the entire family with entertainment such as side show alley, horses in […]

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2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition | SA Museum | 31 Aug – 5 Jan 2025

[ August 31, 2024 to January 5, 2025. ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August until 5 January 2025.
Currently in its 21st year, the competition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea through photography.
See nature […]

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Touch a Truck | Mitchell Park | 3 Oct 2024

[ October 3, 2024; ]
Touch a Truck is a FREE school holiday adventure that will be truckloads of fun!
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a digger? Or maybe you’re curious about the secrets hidden inside a police car? The answers are just a touch away!

Get behind the wheel, touch the controls, and meet the staff from organisations that […]

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Halloween at the Adelaide Zoo | 25 Oct 2024

[ October 25, 2024; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s freaky family event ‘Boo at the Zoo’ is back this Halloween!
Calling all ghosts, ghouls and gremlins! Book your Boo at the Zoo adventure for a frightfully-fun night of entertainment.  Dress up in bewitching costumes and stop for a snap at the spooky decorations littered throughout the zoo.  Fill up your treat bag along […]

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Sea to Shore | Glenelg Seafood Festival | 26 & 27 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Experience South Australia’s finest seafood with the return of the Sea to Shore Glenelg Seafood Festival in October.
South Australia’s favourite seafood festival in Glenelg, Sea to Shore is back for 2024. For the first time, the event will take place over a whole weekend on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October.

Glenelg’s foreshore will become a […]

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Meadows Country Fair | 20 Oct 2024

[ October 20, 2024; ]
The Meadows Country Fair is regarded as one of the best events of its kind in the Adelaide Hills and this year’s fair aims to be bigger and better than ever.
The Meadows Country Fair features amusement rides, children’s races, quality market stalls, Farmers Alley with speciality produce, live entertainment, field day attractions, animal expo, special […]

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Top Family Fun Things to do in Adelaide this Spring

Discover some of the best family friendly things to do around Adelaide this Spring.
Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors as a family and explore everything Adelaide has to offer as we start to enjoy warmer weather and longer days. There’s no better time to get outside and make the most of Adelaide’s walking […]

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Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair | Woodville | 7 Oct 2024

[ October 7, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair returns in 2024 to showcase a brilliant range of comics, toys, LEGO® and other pop culture items. 
Held on the long weekend in October, there are also tons of other great things to do at the fair including video games, pop vinyls and books as well as local comic book […]

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animego 2023 japan pop culture

AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival | Festival Theatre | 27 Oct 2024

[ October 27, 2024; ]
Celebrate the worldwide phenomenon of Japanese pop culture at the ninth edition of AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival, an annual showcase of everything cool and quirky about Japan.
Ready your best cosplay and prepare to be spirited away from Adelaide to the buzzing streets of Akihabara.

Unleash your inner otaku with a world where anime, manga, and […]

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Wirraway Homestead Musters | October School Holidays 2024

[ July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 16, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]
Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures at Wirraway Homestead
Discover the ultimate outdoor experience at Baptist Care SA’s Wirraway Homestead, spanning a huge 72 hectares in the heart of Strathalbyn, Adelaide Hills.
They’re famous for their School Holiday Musters – outdoor camping adventures where kids can challenge themselves, forge lifelong friendships, and develop positive communication skills. From mustering sheep and […]

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Moon Lantern Festival 2024

Moon Lantern Trail | OzAsia Festival | Adelaide | 24-27 Oct 2024

[ October 24, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Moon Lantern Trail at OzAsia Festival
The Moon Lantern Trail is a free, colourful, family friendly outdoor event featuring spectacular giant lanterns, roving performances and live music. This OzAsia Festival family favourite event returns for its fourth year to Adelaide’s Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat from Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 October 2024.
The Moon Lantern Trail is […]

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Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival | Elder Park Adelaide | EXTENDED to 17 Nov 2024

[ October 24, 2024 to October 27, 2024. October 29, 2024 to November 3, 2024. November 5, 2024 to November 10, 2024. November 13, 2024 to November 17, 2024. ]       
The Lucky Dumpling Market returns to Adelaide’s Elder Park as part of OzAsia Festival 2024 and due to popular demand has been extended to 17 November 2024.
This popular spring festival hub is back with delicious food, free entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Indulge your senses at OzAsia Festival’s Lucky Dumpling Market […]

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Muddy Hands Festival | Golden Grove | 4 Oct 2024

[ October 4, 2024; ]
Get ready for grubby, muddy fun on Friday 4 October 2024 at the Muddy Hands Festival! 
Roll around in the mud, make potions and seed bombs, build a cubby, become a next generation pollinator and immerse yourself in everything the great outdoors has to offer.
Other children’s entertainment and educational stalls will be on site as […]

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St David's Parish School

School Tours at Saint David’s Parish School | Tea Tree Gully | Aug – Nov 2024

[ August 22, 2024; September 11, 2024; October 23, 2024; November 13, 2024; ]
School Tours at Saint David’s Parish School
Discover the vibrant community at Saint David’s Parish School by booking a tour today. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children can achieve their full potential.
A Commitment to Excellence
Inspired by the values of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Saint David’s Parish School emphasises academic […]

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Nature Festival

Nature Festival | South Australia | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]        
Nature Festival 2024 
Nature Festival returns with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia in art, adventure, music, food, wine, wellbeing, and Aboriginal culture. This includes fun family-friendly events, designed to connect you with nature.
This year the festival explores the theme of Awe, with an emphasis on moments small and large that captivate […]

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Burra Show | 12 Oct 2024

[ October 12, 2024; ]
The Burra Show is an annual regional show which happens on the 2nd weekend of October every year.  At their 147th show in 2024 there will be sideshows, rides and amusements, plus a fireworks display.
There will be a variety of trade sites, exhibitions, food and entertainment throughout the day and night.   They will have a […]

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