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Westfield West Lakes and Tea Tree Plaza are calling all Witches, Wizards and Muggles to appear to disappear with The Cloak of Invisibility. See the magical illusion unfold before your own eyes this October! You will be able to view your invisible selves through the 22 inch TV screen. There will also be other Harry Potter products like the Mystery Snitch, Wands, Wingardium Leviosa. Find them on Level 1, near Target at West Lakes and Level 2, located in Centre Court, near Samsung at Tea Tree Plaza. Dates & Times – West Lakes: Tuesday 8 October 2019 | 11.00am – 2.00pm Wednesday 9 October 2019 | 11.00am – 2.00pm Thursday 10 October 2019 | 11.00am – 2.00pm Friday 11 October 2019 | 11.00am – 2.00pm Saturday 12 October 2019 | 11.00am – 2.00pm Dates & Times – Tea Tree Plaza: Tuesday 8 October 2019 | 10.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday 9 October 2019 | 10.00am – 3.00pm Thursday 10 October 2019 | 10.00am – 3.00pm Friday 11 October 2019 | 10.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 12 October 2019 | 10.00am – 3.00pm westfield.com.au

Neo Deadly Halloween Following the launch of Tarnanthi, the Art Gallery of South Australia is excited to present its teen exclusive program, Neo Deadly Halloween on Saturday 26 October. Neo is about creating a teen-only after-hours space for teens aged 13 to 17 years, packed with exclusive live music, performances, artist-led workshops, and a chance to explore the latest exhibitions at AGSA in a parent free zone. In celebration of Tarnanthi, Neo has teamed up with Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara artist Elizabeth Close as Guest Curator of the event. Teens will have the opportunity to take part in a range of artist-led workshops centred on transformation and identity, including: – building ‘wicked’ recycled costumes and sets with performative collective The Bait Fridge – creating special effects make-up with Alex Beckinsale – creating an expressive digital mural with Guest Curator Elizabeth Close, and working collaboratively in an aerosol workshop with Thomas Readett Dance collective Of Desert and Sea will open the floor to teens in a movement-based workshop on choreography that is culturally influenced, including hip-hop styles of popping, locking and lyrical dance forms. Teens can also embrace the Kaurna language in a games-based workshop with Tiana Bain from Tauondi Aboriginal College. Neo is pumped to have an exclusive line-up of young Aboriginal musicians, including singer Caitlyn Walker, hip-hop artist Inquest, rapper Phylo, and headlining act Nathan May. The winning design of the new Neo vests will also be announced on the night, with the teen designer receiving their own reflective vest made by Hey Reflecto to keep! Costume prizes are also up for grabs, with Elizabeth Close and The Bait Fridge awarding prizes to those with the ‘Deadliest Costumes’. Neo’s Teen Ambassador Committee will present a collaborative and colourful candy wrapper mural, will lead sketch tours through the Gallery and encourage teens to respond to the latest contemporary art in Tarnanthi. Made possible through the support of The Balnaves Foundation, Neo has welcomed over 4000 teens to the Gallery since its inception in 2016. Neo is a free event for 13-17 year old. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for Neo: Deadly Halloween on Saturday 26 October from 6pm to 8.30pm. For further information or to register for the event, visit: Art Gallery of South Australia 

We took some VERY excited KIDDO’s into the brand new Variety Children’s ZOO that officially opens to the public (just in time for the school holidays) this Saturday 28th Sep. The new Variety Children’s Zoo includes areas for children of all abilities to play and explore. Thanks to the recently built aerial walkways, it’s also just a hop, skip and jump from the Zoo’s ever-popular Nature Playground and Wisteria Café. The kids can learn and explore while you relax with a coffee. There are a range of animals trotting, crawling and climbing their way to the new Zoo. You can expect to see domestic animals such as goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, as well as native animals such as quokkas. These cuddly creatures were chosen, because they are animals that are super kiddo friendly, allowing your little ones to connect with nature face-to-face. Animals such as potoroo’s and bettong’s will be welcomed as the newest members of the Children’s Zoo family, creating even more native excitement than ever before. Amongst the crazy new adventures, there will be a dedicated animal presentation stage for keepers to share stories about their animal friends. Kids can see what it takes to develop trusting relationships with the animals, and how they can use these techniques to enrich the lives of their pets at home. A big, brand-spanking new feature will be the ‘goat rock climbing’ and ‘two storey walkways’. Charismatic goats love getting up high and testing their fantastic balance skills, something that makes them incredibly well suited to their mountainous homes in the wild. By making sure the new playspace features elements like balance beams, seesaws, ladders or even trampolines, the Zoo’s beloved goats will be encouraged to think harder about navigating their environment, keeping them active, healthy and encouraging natural behaviours. Everywhere you look something wild is happening! Also keep an eye out for the friendly brood of chickens and their musical instruments! Did we also mention the goat xylophone and cheeky chicken swing? There’s so much for little roving hands, eyes and ears to discover these school holidays at Adelaide Zoo. The new Variety Children’s Zoo is the first stop on your Adelaide Zoo adventure and a must visit these school holidays for a no-brainer, fun-filled family day out. Adelaidezoo.com.au @zoossa READ MORE: Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Event  IMAGES BY MEAGHAN COLES FOR KIDDO MAG

JUNK MASKS For us at MINI MAD THINGS, it’s all about play. We design and make a fun range of kid’s fancy dress costumes and accessories to encourage imaginative play. Ethically handcrafted in Nepal, or hand made in our Australian workshop, every MINI MAD costume is produced with care. We also have a kid’s craft blog and run pop up craft events. All our craft projects are simple, fun and designed to inspire creative fun with your little ones. Our aim is to help children see the magic in the world and to be part of it, engage with it and belong to it. What’s the rush to grow up? YOU WILL NEED • Egg cartons • Coloured paper • Poster paint • PVA glue (or hot glue) • Scissors. At MINI MAD THINGS we love to create crafty fun using simple household objects, recycling or found natural materials. Introducing The Egg-sons, a crazy bunch of eggheads created using only egg cartons, paint, paper and a bit of glue. Happy crafting everyone! Step 1: Cut out your head shapes from the egg carton lids. Step 2: Cut out different facial features; think eyes, noses, mouths, eyebrows, moustaches and maybe even tongues! For little ones you may need to cut the egg cartons for them as they can be a bit tricky, older kids can have a go themselves. Step 3: Let the kids arrange their funny faces and begin gluing. PVA glue works well but takes a while to dry, if you don’t want to wait for drying help your little ones out with using a hot glue gun. Step 4: Now get messy with paint and decorate your faces. We only had bright neon colour paints so we painted ours crazy colours but you could go with more natural colours, just use what you have on hand. Step 5: Cut some scrap pieces of paper to decorate your faces, we made some hair, eyelashes and patterns for ours. Stick you paper decorations in place. Step 7: Your funny egg carton faces are finished! minimadthings.com @minimadthings

Flinders University is calling all explorers to experience their spring garden of fun, education and entertainment! Get ready to meet the animals, roll around in the ball pit and get those thumbs green, because once again Flinders University have partnered with Nature Play SA to cultivate a packed program of free activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy this October! Come and be amazed by the weird, wacky and exciting wonders of science live on stage, construct your own cubby house overlooking the picturesque lake, or brew your own nature potion… SpringFest is a great day for all kids big and small! This is the perfect day out for the family to enjoy the wonderful Flinders University grounds and a range of free activities! This day will be jam-packed with activities including: Thinking Caps Science Show Interactive Animal Shows Market stalls Two stages featuring live music Arts and crafts Activities are free and so is parking. Keep reading for more information on the Spring Fest program below! Artists on the Main Stage Amelia Ryan Amelia Ryan is a multi-award-winning Cabaret Artist, Writer, Presenter, Mentor and Mum. A Musical Theatre Actress by trade (Victorian College of the Arts), she swapped ‘Song and Dance’ for ‘Comedy and Cabaret’, when she realised her ability to do a time-step (or ANY step) paled in comparison to her knack for cracking a quip. Adam Page Adam Page is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, music educator and record producer based in Adelaide, South Australia. Known widely for his critically acclaimed solo multi-instrumental looping performances, Page has carved his path internationally as a composer. He has written major works for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (which he has also conducted), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington, Zephyr Quartet and has collaborated with John Psathas, NZ composer of the 2004 Athens Olympics ceremony music. Page’s other musical collaborations stretch far and wide, working with artists and groups such as The Australian String Quartet, Slava Grigoryan, Noel Gallagher, Katie Noonan, Riki Gooch, Jamie MacBen Todd, The Wizard Tone Art Orchestra, The Shaolin Afronauts, 1.1 Immermann, Ross McHenry, Thomas Oliver, The Adelaide Sax Pack, Darren Percival, Mal Webb, Zephyr Quartet, Lisa Tomlins and Dr. Chandrakant Sardeshmukh. He has also recorded with artists such as Electric Wire Hustle, Julien Dyne, Julia Deans, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Christoph El’ Truento, Oisima, Spook City, Ben Todd, The Shaolin Afronauts, Nico Suave and Dave Whitehead (recording various sounds for The Hobbit films). Liz Calahan Founder and Director of Bey Dance, Liz Calahan is about empowering and encouraging people to engage with each other through dance. Working with Make A Wish foundation Liz has taught dance to children that want to be on stage or find the confidence to dance ‘like everyone is Watching’ which was her aptly named show at this years ‘Dream Big Festival.’ Bortier Okoe Bortier sings messages of peace, anti-poverty, connections, resilience, and tolerance – communicating across boundaries and countries. His unifying lyrics convey strong messages for humanity while his dynamic live performances are exhilarating, delivered with power, grace and a sense of humour. Bortier’s music is unique and irresistible – making a significant contribution and progression to World Music. Bortier Okoe has performed around the world, and is revered as one of the most talented multi-instrumentalists in the African music genre. Well-known for his extraordinary musical gifts and exciting innovations. Nathan May Multi-talented emerging singer-songwriter Nathan May descends from the Arabana, Yawuru and Marridjabin clans. Nathan writes in memory of his friends and family and as a reminder that there’s always hope. He sings with a wide-open smile from deep within his soul and has an innate ability to craft songs and express feelings of wide appeal to a broad audience that are way beyond his 24 young years. Nathan has recently been nominated and a finalist for the South Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Artist of the Year Award. Activities: Hub | SpringFest The Collections Project: Jake Holmes Screen Printing Workshop Activity: Have a go at making your own hand screen printed poster with South Australian artist Jake Holmes. Pick out designs and experiment with text, shapes, colour, layers and textures to make a poster of your own. Artist Bio: Jake Holmes is an Adelaide based visual artist working across a variety of mediums including; screen printing, mural painting, illustration, audio and collage. Jake is currently in residency at Flinders University and will respond to the University’s extensive collection of political posters, one of most diverse poster collections in the country. Jake Holmes is well known as the printmaker behind the rainbow ‘C’mon Aussie C’mon’ posters. In collaboration with street artists Peter Drew, they transformed the famous cricket anthem into an iconic image in support of Australian marriage equality. This has also transformed into a poster to support the ‘Change the date‘ movement, in collaboration with artist Elizabeth Close. He is also the cofounder of PRINT CULT and Tooth and Nail studio and gallery, a city-based communal studio which opened in 2011 and ran for seven years. “The opportunity to spend time with and research important political works, particularly from recent South Australian history, through my own practice is incredibly exciting.” Basket weaving Activity: Learn a new relaxing and engaging handicraft. Basket weaving is a creative, social and meditative process, as any maker will tell you, being mindful throughout the creative process is just as important as the product itself. Discover the joy of this ancient craft, while creating something with your own hands. Artist Bio: Lakun Mara is an Aboriginal owned business run by Sonya Rankine, a Ngarrindjeri, Narungga, Ngadjuri woman of South Australia. Lakun Mara key focus is cultural revival and maintenance of traditional Ngarrindjeri weaving techniques and cultural practice. Activities: Anchor Court Stage |SpringFest The Bone Detectives Activity: Ever wondered how palaeontologists can identify an animal just from its bones? The Bone Detectives is a casual, fun and interactive lecture that uses modern Australian animals to give a little perspective on how a palaeontologist would

October school holidays are just around the corner, the sun is shining and we have some great ideas for entertaining and also educating the kids! Here is just a taster of our comprehensive list that we update every school holidays! We are here to help! For 50+ more ideas look no further than our KIDDO: Top Things To Do With The Kids These School Holidays Ultimate List In the meantime, check out some of our favourite options below: MEET THE MACHINES A school holidays event for kids and big kids alike. Get down to Wigley Reserve, Glenelg to get up close and personal with these big machines. We’ll have diggers, fire trucks, ambulances and even a mini monster truck. Meet the Machines will also have face painting, bouncy castles, dig a dinosaur and more. Everything you need for a great day with the family. City of Holdfast Bay will showcase the services we offer to the community, so feel free to chat with one of our friendly team. Thu 10th Oct – 10am – 2pm A free event by the City of Holdfast Bay. NEW TANDEM TUBE SLIDES AT WOODHOUSE ADVENTURE CENTRE What’s a tube slide? Think of it as a water-less water slide or a snow-free ski run where you slide down synthetic slopes in big rubber rings that turn, accelerate, go up in bends and stop on their own. The Tube Slides are now available as part of the standard day entry. Woodhouse also hosts birthday parties, for more party venue ideas check out our KIDDO Adelaide Party Venue guide! 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly Woodhouse Activity Centre  ANDY’S AMAZING ADVENTURES Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM BAFTA-nominated presenter Andy Day is on his way down under. For the first time ever in Australia, the star of ABC KIDS and CBeebies Andy’s Wild Adventures, Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures and Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures will delight his Australian fans live on stage. Andy Day is fascinated by all creatures – big and small, existing or extinct. And now, visiting theatres across Australia during the September and October school holidays, he is on a mission to thrill and entertain in a brand-new live adventure. He’ll have some help too – from familiar faces, new friends and hopefully you! Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide livenation.com.au ADELAIDE ZOO These summer holidays sees the opening of the new Variety Children’s Zoo! There is also the incredible Natureʼs Playground – a play space designed to create unstructured play for children of all abilities and forms a unique area within the zoo where families can play and discover the gifts of nature. Also, check out Zoocation – the zooʼs holiday vacation care program. Frome Rd, Adelaide SA 5000 adelaidezoo.com.au GET TO KNOW ADELAIDE’S BATS @BAT CAMP! Marvel at one of Adelaide’s most conspicuous animals, the Grey-headed Flying-fox. Local bat experts will delight your kids (ages 5-12) with hands-on creative activities that will highlight the miraculous story of this marvellous mammal. Activities will include visiting the bats at their roost, kite-making, drawing / painting, peering through microscopes in the Bat Cave and even a demonstration with live animals by the Adelaide Zoo! Two sessions daily: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm on 9 & 10. Book your place at eventbrite.com.au/e/bat-camp-tickets. The Santos Conservation Centre cityofadelaide.com.au LITTLE PICASSOS HOLIDAY PROGRAMS AND ART CAMP Our favourites, Little Picassos are holding a number of holiday classes in their beautiful studios (Glenelg, Magill, Hyde Park & Woodcroft). They have holiday programmes as well as art class which are rich in variety and cater for different ages, skill levels and art curriculum allowing for a hands on, experimental and educational way to introduce your littlies to art, or fine tune their current skill level and techniques. Classes vary in times, materials, themes, art skills and techniques. Art sessions are for children aged 2 -16 years. Prices range from COST: $20– $55 per session. For more info head to their website and select the specific studio. Glenelg, Magill, Hyde Park & Woodcroft littlepicassos.com.au JOIN SPROUT FOR COOKING FUN THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS @ BURNSIDE VILLAGE Sprout Cooking School will be in the Fashion Mall on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th of October for school holiday cooking classes. There will be 4 sessions each going for 45 minutes with classes taking place on: Thursday 3 October – 10am Thursday 3 October – 12pm Friday 4 October – 10am Friday 4 October – 12pm Cost: $7 per child Each child will make a small dish and learn valuable cooking tips for the kitchen. Limited spaces BOOK HERE! MINI MAD CRAFT SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Let your children get creative with some fun kids craft activities at KID & HUB and Patch Kitchen and Garden while you enjoy a coffee with friends! The concept behind MINI MAD CRAFT classes is that your little ones will make something that they can then take home to play with. In these school holiday craft workshops children will be making 2 large projects which might include a fancy dress costume, mask or an amazing imaginary machine! These workshops are fun, imaginative and encourage creative thinking. Patch Kitchen, Sterling and Kid and Hib, Maylands For further information on  classes visit minimadthings.com/collections/craft-activity-classes BIG MARKET ADVENTURES FOR LITTLE FOODIES @ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKET Adelaide Central Markets hosts their Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies every school holidays. Get the kids in the kitchen! Whether youʼve got a mini Jamie Oliver on your hands, or just as something fun to do with new skills to build on, cooking classes are so much fun! 4-60 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000 Adelaide Central Market THE BIG WEDGIE AT WEST BEACH The Big Wedgie is the world’s TALLEST and most EXTREME inflatable waterslide. With 4 awesome inflatable waterslides, The Big Wedgie has something for perfect for all ages and thrill-levels… The Big Wedgie also hosts birthday parties, for more party venue ideas check out our KIDDO Adelaide Party Venue guide! The Big Wedgie opens 28th September

Just Wing it and Register for Bat Camp These School Holidays! On the 9th and 10th of October all kiddos are invited to come and marvel at one of Adelaide’s most conspicuous animals, the Grey-headed Flying-fox! Local bat experts will delight your kids (ages 5-12) with hands-on creative activities that will highlight the miraculous story of this marvellous mammal. Activities will include visiting the bats at their roost, kite-making, drawing / painting, peering through microscopes in the Bat Cave and even a demonstration with live animals by the Adelaide Zoo! Morning and afternoon sessions available daily: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm This Bat Camp extravaganza will take place at the Santos Conservation Centre, adjacent to the Adelaide Zoo entrance in Botanic Park.  Want to learn more about our fury friends? Keep reading more below!  Is it a gravity-defying dog? Is it a furry pheasant? No, it’s a flying fox! The Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) has been a guest in Adelaide for nearly 10 years now. But why is it special, where does it come from and why has it chosen to call Adelaide home? We are lucky to have the Grey-headed Flying Foxes as our guests here in Adelaide, as they are not as common as they once were and normally only live along the east coast of Australia. They are in fact Australia’s largest bat, can weigh up to one kilogram and take flight on wings up to one metre across. Even though they are not native to the area, they are very important for ecological systems as they pollinate and spread the seed of over 100 native plants, helping our natural areas regenerate effectively into the future. They have joined eight native microbats that already live in and around the city. Backyard bandits Many Adelaide residents may have also seen furry flying foxes feasting on fleshy fruit (what a tongue- twister!) from trees in their own backyards. If you’re lucky enough to have had one of these up-close encounters (they’re normally quite shy), you can rest assured that these flying foxes won’t eat all the apples and oranges of your hard-earned labour. They’ll only eat foreign fruits when native food sources (like pollen, nectar and fruit of native plants) are in scarce supply. So why not plant more native flowering plants? Caring for our charismatic cousins Adelaide saw its first flying foxes arrive in 2010 in their search for other places to live. Roost disturbance (from logging and agriculture), climate change, urban sprawl and drought in eastern states have been factors leading to their displacement. Adelaide offers the flying foxes a comfortable climate, access to food and water, and many tall trees in which they can roost. State Government Agencies, the City of Adelaide, private institutions and NGOs are working together to make sure our gregarious guest is comfortable for as long as it wants to call Adelaide home. How can we find out more about them? Since their arrival, the Grey-headed Flying Foxes have been regular and welcome guests at some of Adelaide’s most important annual events, including WOMADelaide, Arts Festival and Fringe Festival activities in the east end of the city. But you don’t need to wait for festival season to have a look – take your children and a pair of binoculars to get a great up-close view of them in the western side of Botanic Park, south-west of Plane Tree Drive. Just be sure to avoid standing directly under them – you might be in for an unpleasant ‘gift’ from above! Flying fox fun! Keep your eyes and ears tuned, as later this year the City of Adelaide is running fun and educational activities with partners including the Adelaide Zoo and South Australian Museum in which you and your family will be able to get ‘hands-on’ in learning more about this incredible winged mammal and their fascinating fable of survival! Bat Camp – 9 & 10 October 2019, 9:30 am to 12 pm or 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm   For more information visit: cityofadelaide.com/GHFlyingFox https://www.facebook.com/CityofAdelaide/videos/436724386937227/?t=0