The school holidays are in full swing, so get along to these fantastic summer holiday events happening around Adelaide.
The summer school holidays are upon us. If you are struggling to think of ways to keep the kids entertained, Adelaide has a huge number of fantastic school holiday events happening in December and January, and we have found some of the best!
Remember to always check the website before you go, just in case the details have changed.
Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker - Adelaide
Packed with wonder and delight, Storytime Ballet’s spellbinding production of
The Nutcracker is the perfect first ballet experience for little boys and girls. Created especially for children aged three and up, this magical adventure is an interactive, educational ballet production that encourages kids to learn, practise making magic and explore their love of dance!
WHEN: Wednesday, 22nd January to Friday, 24th January 2020
WHERE: Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Road, Adelaide
AGE GROUP: Ages 3 and over
COST: $45-$48
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
Christmas Photography and FREE Activities at Aldinga Shopping Centre
From Tuesday, 17th December to Monday, 23rd December, you can bring the kids in for a photo with Father Christmas between 10am and 4pm. Photo packages are just $20, making this a great value way to create precious Christmas memories with the kids. There will be free Elf activity tables to keep the kids occupied while they wait to see Father Christmas.
And speaking of Elves - on Thursday, 19th December, Saturday, 21st December and Monday, 23rd December, our favourite little Christmas friends will be hosting some fantastic FREE Christmas activities. Children can have a go at scratch art, making dream catchers, Christmas cups and even Christmas crackers. On Christmas Eve, they can have a go at making reindeer food in preparation for a very special visitor later in the evening….
WHEN: Photography from 17-23 December 10am to 4pm, Elf activities 19, 21 and 23 December
WHERE: Aldinga Central Shopping Centre, 1 Pridham Boulevard, Aldinga
AGE GROUP: All Ages
COST: Free
More Information You can see more information at the
Facebook page or check out the
Aldinga Central Shopping Centre website.
Civic Park Movies
Bring the family to these
free outdoor cinema experiences at Civic Park, Modbury. This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Each night includes free entertainment from 6:30pm, with dinner and snacks sorted from one of the delicious food vendors.
Friday, 10th January: Incredibles 2
Friday, 17th January: Toy Story 4
WHEN: Friday, 10th January and Friday, 17th January 2020 from 6:30pm, with movies starting at 8:30pm
WHERE: Civic Park, Modbury
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: Free
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
School Holiday Workshops: Creative Clay
In these Creative Clay workshops, children will delve deeper into Tarnanthi with hands on creative workshops led by local artists, exploring themes of Country, culture and connection through clay. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
WHEN: Monday, 6th January to Friday, 10th January 2020 at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm
WHERE: Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
AGE GROUP: Ages 5-12
COST: Tickets from $10
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
Operation Ouch Live!
TV’s favourite doctors, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back in Australia these summer school holidays with a brand new show! Packed with all-new crazy experiments and amazing facts, the two doctors will explore the fascinating world of biology, showing you the incredible things your body can do. Plus, they’ll share the best bits from the award-winning TV show, Operation Ouch!
WHEN: Friday, 31st January 2020 at 1pm
WHERE: Thebarton Theatre, 112 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: Tickets from $45 plus any fees
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
Veggie Gardens for Kids
At Prospect Community Garden, the kids can get out in the garden and get their hands dirty this summer! Using recycled egg cartons, potting mix and various vegetable seeds, children will make their very own portable vegetable garden. Children will learn new skills, have fun and develop self-confidence by digging in the soil, tending to their seeds and watching them grow! They will also feel a great sense of joy tasting something they have grown themselves. The workshop will include a tour of Prospect Community Garden
WHEN: Thursday, 16th January 2020
WHERE: Prospect Community Garden, Wilcox Avenue, Prospect
AGE GROUP: ages 4-10
COST: Tickets $5
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
City of West Torrens School Holiday Program
There is well and truly something for children of all ages at West Torrens these school holidays! Just some of the activities include story time, LEGO, gaming, baby time, toddler time, magical playdates and so much more!
WHEN: Monday, 16th December 2019 to Friday, 31st January 2020
WHERE: Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Tce, Hilton - unless another venue is listed
AGE GROUP: Something for all ages!
COST: Some activities may incur a cost
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
Christmas Season School Holidays
School holidays are going to be ice-cool fun at Ice ArenA! With double skate sessions every weekday between 10am til 12.30pm and 1pm til 3.30pm and plenty of events happening, there is plenty of fun for the whole family.
WHEN: Selected dates from Monday, 16th December to Tuesday, 21st January
WHERE: Ice ArenA, 23 Congdon Drive, Thebarton
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: Varies
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
Girls Kicking Goals January School Holiday Clinic
Get your girl squad together for Girls Kicking Goals! Whether you are new to the game or have played for years, lace up your boots and come on down to these GIRLS ONLY clinic! Suitable for girls aged 8-14 years, these clinics feature specialised coaching by SANFLW players and modified skill games. Every participant will also receive a show bag with a football and drink bottle.
WHEN: Tuesday, 21st January and Wednesday, 22nd January from 8am-12pm
WHERE: Richmond Oval, 57 Milner Road, Richmond
AGE GROUP: 8-14 years
COST: $50 per person
More Information For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the
website
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