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ASBK Australian Superbike Championship | The Bend | 8-10 Nov 2024

[ November 8, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
The ASBK Australian Superbike Championship is the ultimate weekend for motorbike enthusiasts and eventgoers with adventure rides, track cruises, kids amusement rides, live music and more! โ€‹
The Australian Superbike Grand Finale has gone to the next level with the event to feature Australia’s biggest all-bike Drag Racing event – The Drag Bike Nationals presented by Harley […]

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Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]

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Wellness Wander | Adelaide Hills | 26 & 27 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Wellness wander in the Adelaide Hills is back!
Old favourites join some stunning new events to suit all tastes and ages with more than 40 bespoke and highly thoughtful wellness experiences curated to fill your cup next month.
Now in its third year, the two-day event champions local wellness operators and experiences that are abundant in the […]

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Prospect Spring Fair | Broadview Oval | 26 Oct 2024

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Gather your family, friends and four-legged companions for a day of fun, food, and entertainment at the Prospect Spring Fair.
The Prospect Spring Fair is back and better than ever, returning to Broadview Oval/Yarnta Tutu yarta on Saturday 26 October 2024 from 10am to 3pm.  Whether youโ€™re a thrill-seeker, animal lover, or simply looking for a […]

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Anlaby Spring Festival | Hamilton | 19 & 20 Oct 2024

[ October 19, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Anlaby Station, the oldest Merino sheep stud in South Australia, is celebrating 185 years with a Great Anlaby Garden Party this Spring.
Step into a world of rich heritage and breathtaking charm that will transport you back in time. With its 10 acres of meticulously manicured gardens, this property is a true testament to the past.

Discover […]

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The Bend Classic | Tailem Bend | 25-27 Oct 2024

[ October 25, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
It’s cars, it’s country, it’s camping – Introducing the 2024 Bend Classic!
Get ready to be transported back in time at the all-new Bend Classic – a thrilling 3-day event that will ignite your senses. Witness the iconic roar of classic cars as they take to the circuit, explore captivating car displays, and test your skills […]

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Pick Your Own Flowers | Shimmering Pines Farm | Sep & Oct 2024

Well known for their popular Sunflower Festival, Shimmering Pines Farm in Tarlee will be holding ‘Pick Your Own Flower Sessions’ again this Spring.
The first round of Pick Your Own Flower Sessions for Spring have opened at Shimmering Pines Farm.  You will need to register for updates via the Shimmering Pines Farm website as they release […]

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

[ October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Experience South Australiaโ€™s finest seafood with the return of the Sea to Shore Glenelg Seafood Festival in October.
South Australiaโ€™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.

Glenelgโ€™s foreshore will become a […]

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Barossa Spring Fair | Angaston | 14 Sep 2024

[ September 14, 2024; ]
Enjoy a fun, family friendly day out in the heart of the Barossa this September at the 2024 Barossa Spring Fair.
The Barossa Spring Fair will be filled with stalls, food, music, kid’s entertainment and loads more set in the beautiful town of Angaston. This yearโ€™s Barossa Spring Fair will take place on the 14 September […]

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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 โ€“ Sunday 27 October 2024.
The Moon Lantern Trail is […]

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Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival | Elder Park Adelaideย | 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 Festivalโ€™s Lucky Dumpling Market […]

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Adelaide Farmers’ Market Pop Up | Goodwood | 1, 8 & 15 Sep 2024

[ September 1, 2024; September 8, 2024; September 15, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market will return with their popular Pop Up Market at Goodwood Primary School this September. 
Mark your calendars for Sunday, 1, 8, and 15 September 2024, when Goodwood Primary School will once again transform into a bustling hub of fresh produce, artisanal delights, and family-friendly fun.

With over 50 stallholders, the Pop Up […]

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CheeseFest | Rundle Park/Kadlitpina | Adelaide | 19-20 Oct 2024

[ October 19, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Australia’s original and biggest cheese festival is back in 2024.
The most snackable weekend of the year heads to Rundle Park/Kadlitpina with a melting pot of cheesemakers, great food, drinks and dancing this October.
CheeseFest is South Australiaโ€™s longest running and widely loved annual cheese-focussed culinary festival.

Unlike any festival of it’s kind in Australia, at CheeseFest, they […]

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Strathalbyn RailFest – Transport Festival | 14 & 15 Sep 2024

[ September 14, 2024 to September 15, 2024. ]
Mount Barker to Strathalbyn Railway Line 140th Celebration.
Strathalbyn Transport Festival will celebrate 140 years of railway history with train rides, heritage displays and market stalls.
SteamRanger Heritage Railway will be celebrating 140 years of railways between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn in September.  There will be plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family with train […]

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Spring Nationals | Tailem Bend | 18-20 Oct 2024

[ October 18, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Spring Nationals 2024 at The Bend will see the biggest lineup of Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Drag Racing Cars in 25 years.
The Australian Top Fuel Championship is returning to headline the 2024 Spring Nationals alongside a bumper field of National Drag Racing Championship Group 1 & Sportsman racers at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park’s […]

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OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events | 24 Oct – 10 Nov 2024

[ October 24, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
OzAsia Festival returns from 24 October to 10 November 2024 with a jam-packed program of events for the whole family including the Moon Lantern Trail and Lucky Dumpling Market.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, the Adelaide Riverbank Precinct will come to life with incredible music, dance and theatre, astounding visual art and delicious cuisine. 
OzAsia Festival is […]

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Stirling Laneways | Adelaide Hills Market | Sep 2024 – Apr 2025

[ September 22, 2024; October 27, 2024; November 24, 2024; December 15, 2024; January 26, 2025; February 23, 2025; March 23, 2025; April 27, 2025; ]
Stirling Laneways is more than a market. It is a celebration of local village life and the spectacular seasons in the Adelaide Hills.  
The Stirling Laneways events bring something colourful, cozy and a little bit crazy to market Sundays in Stirling from September to April each year. Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets to […]

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City-Bay Fun Run | Adelaide to Glenelg | 15 Sep 2024

[ September 15, 2024; ]
An iconic event in South Australia, each year thousands of participants run, walk, dance or wheelchair their way from the City to the Bay. 
At each fun run there are always the serious athletes, but overwhelmingly the majority of people are there for the fun. There will be people dressed up supporting charities or advertising local […]

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Australia vs England Netball Series | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | 19 Sep 2024

[ September 19, 2024; ]
The Origin Australian Diamonds will host the England Roses in a three match test series this September, with the first match to be played in Adelaide.
The first match of the series will be played at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Thursday 19 September 2024 at 6:30pm Adelaide time. The Diamonds and the Roses will then […]

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Hahndorf Immersed Festival | 1-30 Sep 2024

[ September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. ]
Previously known as Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked, this popular and successful festival has been renamed Hahndorf Immersed, rebranded and amplified to provide even more ways to engage meaningfully with one of South Australiaโ€™s living gems.
More than 40 artisan and intimate experiences and events will be part of the 2024 award winning Hahndorf festival over the […]

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VAILO Adelaide 500 | 14-17 Nov 2024

[ November 14, 2024 to November 17, 2024. ]
The VAILO Adelaide 500 will bring Adelaide’s city streets alive from 14-17 November 2024 with exciting Supercar racing, plenty of off track family fun and HUGE blockbuster concerts.
Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the family friendly Adelaide 500 is Australiaโ€™s largest domestic ticketed motorsport event and is the season finale event for the Repco Supercars Championship.โ€‹

Last […]

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Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October

The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as early as April.
Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide is the majestic southern Fleurieu Peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the annual return of Southern Right whales to our coastline.
It’s a wonderful experience […]

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South Australian Country Shows | Dates & Locations

South Australian Country Shows
There are over 45 country shows held each year in South Australia. Fabulous family fun for everyone, country shows not only focus on traditional show activities for agriculture and horticulture, they also feature other activities such as rides, sideshows, showbags, fireworks and plenty of free entertainment. 
Country shows are wonderful community events and […]

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Top Things to do with Toddlers in Adelaide

Places To Go & Things To Do with Toddlers in Adelaide
Toddlers are curious and active and always exploring their surroundings so why not take them on adventures that will have them laughing with delight! From indoor play centres, playgrounds and wildlife parks to story time at the library, spending time with your toddler is a […]

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Adelaide Central Market | Spring Recipes

Adelaide Central Market Spring Recipes
The Adelaide Central Market has released a collection of Spring recipes to prepare at home.  
As we head into warmer weather, below you’ll find a few of the Market’s favourite seasonal Spring recipes.  From September to November choose in season fruit and vegetables such as blood oranges, avocados, broccoli, globe artichokes, […]

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Best Activities & Things to Do for Teenagers in Adelaide

The BEST activities and places to visit with teens & tweens in Adelaide
When the school holidays roll around or there’s a free weekend ahead and you need to get the older kids out of the house (and off their screens!), we have the best boredom busters to help!  
Take a look at our list below […]

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Family Friendly Guide to the Adelaide Hills

Best Places to visit in the Adelaide Hills with Kids
If you like rolling hills, scenic views, quiet country roads, bushwalks, good food and wine, fresh air, cooler temps and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, then head to the Adelaide Hills for a day trip.
It’s only a 20 minute drive up the South […]

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Fleurieu Peninsula | Family Friendly Things to See & Do | South Australia

Visiting the Family-friendly Fleurieu Peninsula
The Fleurieu Peninsula has so much to offer including beautiful beaches, scenic drives, farmers markets, playgrounds, historic townships and of course the wine region of McLaren Vale.
Just 40 minutes south of the city, the Fleurieu is perfect for a day-trip or why not stay longer and book a weekend away. A […]

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The Southern Encounter | SteamRanger Train Journey

SteamRanger Train Journey – The Southern Encounter
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the […]

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