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The Art Gallery of South Australia’s dedicated teen program returns this Winter for Neo: Just Move It! On the night of Saturday 20 July, teenagers will have exclusive VIP access to the Gallery, including the major exhibition William Kentridge: That which we do not remember. As one of only two state galleries in Australia to offer a teen-exclusive program, Neo promises jam-packed evenings of artist-led workshops, live music and entertainment. Teens can try their hand at a number of art practices with local contemporary artists and creatives and can explore the Gallery with their peers. At Neo: Just Move It! South Australian artists will lead workshops responding to the themes of movement and music in William Kenridge’s work. Multidisciplinary artist James Dodd will create live paintings with his ‘Painting Mill’ – a robotic contraption made from power tools. Teens will also be able to make their own art-producing robot using recycled materials. Performance artist Meg Wilson will be rallying teen spirit at the Gallery with a sport-mania themed workshop creating banners, cheer-squads and dance performances. Neo go’ers will also have the opportunity to learn the art of DJ’ing with DJ Prospeks’ sound-mixing masterclass set within the William Kentridge exhibition space. In addition to the artist-led workshops, Neo: Just Move It! offers a full line up of live music by teen bands and musicians. At the heart of Neo is teen engagement and involvement with the arts. Each Neo event is planned in collaboration with a committee of Neo Teen Ambassadors, who assist with the programming and delivery of each of the events. Iona McDonald, who has been attending Neo since 2017 and is now a co-Chair of the Neo Committee, says, ‘Neo events are a fantastic way to interact with all kinds of art like music, visual art, dance, spoken word, and photography. There are always great workshops and amazing artists to talk to. Neo events are always a lot of fun!’ Neo is a FREE event for 13 – 17 year olds. agsa.sa.gov.au

New Heights Get ready to swing into Spring Adelaide, because the creators of Bounce Inc. are bringing the South Parklands to life with Adelaide TreeClimb later this year. TreeClimb is Adelaide’s first Nature Based aerial adventure park making it the perfect place for big and little people to get a bird’s eye view of our city’s parklands. Located on the corner of Greenhill and Unley Road, adjacent to the recently upgraded BMX track, TreeClimb will offer users 6 elevated tree walk courses, including numerous zip lines all set within the 16,000sqm zone. The climb will see groups of up to 20 climbers harnessed, secured and ready to go every 20 minutes, 7 days a week! Oh wait, there’s more! Additional to the adventure elements, TreeClimb will encompass an education trail giving all users a unique chance to learn about the history of Adelaide and the surrounding Parklands, through nature-based education and orientation activities. Adventurer extraordinaire Danni Robson will lead the team as General Manager. Prior to working at Bounce, she led a team in one of North America’s most adrenaline-packed high ropes and adventures parks, WildPlay. Danni says “TreeClimb will appeal to adventurers and nature lovers alike. From young kids, to big kids and everyone in between – TreeClimb will have something for everybody.” Adelaide Parklands, corner of Greenhill and Unley Road Treeclimb.com.au/ @tree_climb_

Party at The Parkside Hotel Deciding what to do for your little ones birthday can be tricky, if you don’t want the entire kindy in your living room, chocolate cake stomped into your carpet and the hassle of not burning the party pies, while you’re wrapping the pass-the-parcel. We all know that the Parkisde Hotel is a godsend for family friendly dinners, with their dedicated play space and custom designed Bob & Olives area, but did you know that they now also do kids Birthday Parties… Hosting a group of excited sugar-fuelled kiddos for a children’s birthday party can be that much easier when you have the lovely staff at the Parkside to help out. They have the ideal space for little ones up to 10 years of age and better yet, you’re not left with all the dishes later. Your little person’s special day is one that you should enjoy, not one where you spend all of your time stressing about the logistics. At the Parkside you can simply book, order food, then go inside to grab a glass of bubbles and watch the kids have a ball!! With midweek specials and a sophisticated, but welcoming atmosphere the Parkside is also a great place for everyday family dining. From flying peas, to spilt apple juice and all of the screaming in-between dining with the kids can be overwhelming, if you’re not in a family friendly environment. The Parkside welcomes the whole fam, spilt milk and all. The Kid’s Menu includes favourites like spaghetti meatballs, ‘parky’ fried rice, chicken schnitzel, salads, pizzas, smoothies, juices aaaand don’t forget the ice-cream sundae! For the ‘big kids’ aka the adults there’s a huge range from tapas, to classic pub meals and lighter/healthier options. There is literally something for every pallet even the fussy ones. 1 st birthdays and up! Kids enclosed play area Fully catered, Party food platters, Pizza platters, cocktail platters Fuss free Party Bunting Decorations Tailored Themed Parties Party Favors (lolly bags) All the set up and all the CLEAN UP *$300 minimum food spend To book your next babes birthday speak to Alisha the Functions Manager today @parksidehotel 142 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside parksidehotel.com.au 8271 5288

NAIDOC Week at Holdfast Sensory Playgroup! This Thursday and Friday Holdfast Sensory Playgroup will be hosting NAIDOC activities so that children & families can learn and celebrate aboriginal culture through play, songs, art and stories. NAIDOC week is a great opportunity for our youngest generation to learn and celebrate our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Playgroup coordinator Kim Mead says “It’s a great opportunity to engage the children and families to learn and embrace our country’s indigenous heritage. It is so important to engage with young minds so they can learn about aboriginal culture right from the start” Aboriginal students from Immanuel College and Immanuel Primary School will be visiting to share Dreamtime stories, teach aboriginal songs play traditional music and share their culture. Kaurna songs will be taught so that they can be incorporated into all of the sensory play sessions, including a welcome to country song so that children can recognise that they meet on Kaurna Land and honour Aboriginal Elders past and present. Many different cultures are represented at the Playgroup including families who have recently moved to Australia from all over the world. This gives an opportunity for all of the Playgroup families, including indigenous families to celebrate NAIDOC week together. Holdfast Sensory Playgroup meets Monday, Thursday & Friday mornings during school terms NAIDOC week being celebrated Holdfast Sensory Playgroup 16 Boundary Rd, Somerton Park Thur 4th and Fri 5th July 9.30-11 am 0-5yrs Sensory Play! 11.15-12.30 0-14mths Sensory Baby Play!

The Funniest Woman on Instagram Announces Challenge Accepted Tour – New Zealand The Instagram queen of hilarious photo parody, CELESTE BARBER, is bringing her new raw, intimate and self-deprecating stand-up comedy show – Celeste Barber: Challenge Accepted – to New Zealand theatres this September. Crowned as ‘the funniest woman on Instagram’ by Vogue in 2018, actor, comedian and social media superstar Celeste Barber is the self-proclaimed empress of everyday sophistication and low budget lifestyle aspirations applauded by 5.8 million-plus Followers. The happily married mother of two boys and evil stepmother of two girls began the hashtag #celestechallengeaccepted in 2015 as a fun experiment to see what it would look like for an average person to photograph themselves doing rich people things. Her meteoric rise on Instagram and celebrity parodies have since gained a significant following including many celebrity fans such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Dawn French, Amy Schumer, Ashton Kutcher, Tiffany Haddish, Cindy Crawford and Kris Jenner to name a few, as well appearing with Tom Ford at New York Fashion Week, on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Currently touring across North America ahead of European and UK dates, in this exciting live stand-up show Celeste explains the stories and mishaps behind some of her most famous images, her new relationship with celebrities, fans and stalkers, and comments that get under her skin. Celeste also hits us with a healthy dose of humour as she explains some of the pitfalls of being married to someone so much hotter than her (shout-out to #hothusband) and what it’s like to be an Anti-Influencer. Presented by Live Nation and Michael Cassel Group, the tour begins in Auckland on September 20 before visiting Wellington. Tickets for all shows – including Meet & Greet VIP Experiences – go on sale at 12pm this Friday, July 5.   My Live Nation members can be among the first to secure tickets during the pre-sale beginning at 10am this Wednesday, July 3. For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, visit: livenation.com.au and celestebarber.com. Live Nation pre-sale: 10am Wednesday July 3 until 10am Friday July 5  All Ages Shows: Parental Discretion Advised Live Nation & Michael Cassel Group present Friday Sep 27th

And here we are again, school holidays… how is it July hols already I hear you ask?! Full transparency, I really don’t have that answer, this year is flying by way too quickly. However, I do have the answer to ‘what do we do with the kids these school holidays?’ so you can relax, make yourself a cuppa, grab a biccie and read on! First of all, how good are cosy days in.. or out, with no alarms, no schedules, no packed lunches and just QT with your kiddos. It’s priceless and as a kid, it’s often fun school holiday memories that linger for years, so this is where we come in, get the kids together and look through our epic list of what’s on in Adelaide these July school holidays and make some plans! We have done all the groundwork for you and put together the best of the best on offer in Adelaide these holidays and we’re not too afraid to blow our own trumpet and say it’s a pretty epic list, with a great variety of indoor and outdoor activities, with something on offer for all kiddos ages, skill sets and interests. You’re totes welcome. Plus, don’t forget to check our ultimate master list of ‘top things to do with the kids’ here as that’s the OG list and has some staple Adelaide school holiday must do’s! Here’s to a fun, cosy, memorable – and hopefully not too wet, couple of weeks ahead, happy winter holidays everyone!! 1. WESTFIELD PRESENTS HAPPY CAMPERS We know, we know… July school holidays aren’t the most favourite of all the school holidays because, winter and well quite frankly no one wants to be outdoors when it’s blowing a gale and pouring with rain. But that’s where the amazing team at Westfield come into play because they have got you and your kiddos covered (geddit!) There are activities galore at Westfield Marion and Westfield West Lakes with their immersive kids camp-inspired activity zone. From Games World to the Happy Camper Craft Zone, to QBD Campfire Stories and Nature Play… your kiddos will be spoilt for choice and you will have a new found love for winter school hols!!! WHEN: Westfield Marion July 8-13, 10am – 2pm, Westfield West Lakes, July 15 – 21, 10am – 2pm WHERE: Westfield Marion and West Lakes MORE INFO: kiddomag.com.au 2. ADELAIDE OVAL TOUR Your little cricket or footy buff is going to be beside themselves these school holidays when you tell them they can get up-close-and-personal with Adelaide Oval! Your kiddo will get to go behind the scenes with an Adelaide Oval Ambassador and get an all access pass into areas which are off limits to the public. Their excitement will be off the charts when they are taken around by someone who knows the Oval inside out, they will get to go inside the old scoreboard (say what!!!!), visit the media centre, head into the footy and cricket change rooms as well as see all the memorabilia! Tours are offered all day, every day (except for game days!) so head to the link below to find out more and get booked up! This is such a cool experience and a must do school holiday activity, your kiddo will be so excited to go back to school and tell everyone about the cool experience they’ve just had, they won’t complain or ‘be bored’ for the rest of the holidays! We highly recommend! WHEN: Offered daily. (Check website for info!) WHERE: Adelaide Oval MORE INFO: adelaideoval.com.au/tours/ 3. CIRCUS RIO AT THE BAY Circus Rio has taken Adelaide by storm and is making its final curtain call these July School holidays. First of all.. how good is the circus? Second of all, Circus Rio is like no circus you’ve ever seen before and is a family fun day out, you’ll be amazed at the incredible performers off Circus Rio as they take the whole family on a journey around the world. This is a performance you won’t want to miss, with Circusrio bringing colour, flare and inspiration never before seen in South Australia.This combination is sure to delight all families of Adelaide, from toddlers to grandparents – there’s something for everyone! World renowned acts hailing from France, Brazil, Russia (and many more!) come together in this colourful carnival for the entire family. More than just your classic clowns and juggling acts – think tightrope, FMX and aerialist tricks! This school holidays there is no better activity than a trip (or two) to Circusrio. You can be sure it will be a fun and inspiring experience under the Big Top for the entire family! WHEN: July 4th – 27th WHERE: Wigley Reserve – Cnr Anzac Highway and Adelphi Terrace MORE INFO: circusrio.com/ 4. ZOOCATION – ADELAIDE ZOO SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Adelaide Zoo is the place to be these winter holidays with their Zoocation care school holiday program. You can drop your kiddos off knowing they are having an amazing time with a dedicated carer, learning and discovering all the amazing things on offer at the zoo and meeting all the locals. You can be sure you’ll arrive to pick them up and they’ll either a) want to stay longer or b) ask how many hours till the morning when you drop them off again. This holiday care program comes highly recommended and is a school holiday favourite of parents and children alike. WHEN: July 9-18 WHERE: Adelaide Zoo MORE INFO: adelaidezoo.com.au/event/zoocation-care-school-holiday-program/ 5. THE PLANETARIUM These school holidays we are calling all star gazers and junior astronauts to explore the solar systems and travel through magical galaxies along the way. The Adelaide Planetarium has you covered with magical, immersive trips to the solar system and back these holidays, check out the website for more info, options and experiences on offer. There’s also an astronomy for kids course – which sounds really cool – on offer to check out too. WHEN: July 11-13 WHERE: Adelaide Planetarium MORE INFO: unisa.edu.au 6. GIRLS ROCK ADELAIDE WORKSHOP We are stoked that Girls Rock Adelaide Workshop is a thing! An amazing

Get the ladies together for a good cause! Coastrek is one of the most successful fundraising events in Australia that is great for your head and your heart. They host events accross Australia where teams of four commit to a fundraising goal of $2000 or more by undergoing a coastal trek challenge! This September they are coming to SA! Explore the magic of Fleurieu Peninsula, hiking 30km or 60km of rugged coastline, spectacular bays, secret bush trails and historic sites. Don’t worry there’s lots of stops and snacks along the way. And you betchya KIDDO will be involved! We will be putting on our favourite activewear and sweating it out. This is an incredible adventure challenge that you can undergo with your team of 3 friends or colleagues, while changing lives and supporting Beyond Blue. The great part? This will not only benefit the people you are raising money for, but your own mental health too. When you do amazing things for others, you feel amazing. Super amazing. It’s a scientific fact that it’s an absolute win, win. Fundraising also helps you commit to your wellbeing goals. It will make the fitness component of the Coastrek challenge easier, as you’ll be committed to following through until you smash across that finish line. The third reason to get involved is well, simply because it’s fun. There’s so many fabulous, fun things you can do to reach your fundraising goal. The limit is your imagination, so grab your team (and some cheese and wine!) and get brainstorming. • Friday 20 September 2019 • Fleurieu Peninsula, SA : Parsons Beach (60km) or Victor Harbour (30km) to Goolwa • 60km and 30km events • Teams of 4, at least 50% women • Raising funds for Beyond Blue Coastrek is a life-changing adventure which has inspired nearly 25,000 people, off the couch and into hiking, and raised over $25 Million for charity. Register Your Own Team 

Need to tire some KIDDOS out? Welcome AFL MAX! AFL MAX is the brainchild of James Podsiadly (former Crows and Geelong Player) who had a vision to take the Australian footy experience to the next level, AFL Max has finally arrived. Together with co-founders Darren Thomas and Eddie Taylor, Pods’ vision was to build a safe and interactive venue where all people feel welcome. And there was no better partner than one of the most inclusive sports in the world, the AFL, to help that vision become a reality. Today, almost three years in the making, and backed by some of the biggest names in the sport, AFL Max is an indoor 5500m² family entertainment and training facility. The Centre merges state of the art technology and traditional skills development with fun for all ages. At AFL Max players and fans of AFL get to test themselves against bespoke kicking, passing, fitness and tackling activations to enhance their skills. Alongside AFL challenges, the centre includes a virtual reality zone, climbing walls and soft play areas. There is nothing else like it anywhere in Australia! Further, it has been designed for whole of the community use where the common bond is a love of Australian rules football. Whether you want to come in with the whole family and watch a game live while the kids play or you want to improve your football skills, AFL Max caters for all. With a bar, café and stadium style seating surrounding the main playing arena, its fun and exciting and a great way to spend time with your friends and family. We are hoping they are open for the school holidays and they do kids parties! Max Aerial Fly high on our AFL themed trampoline section playing various games and testing your spatial awareness, improve your balance and posture and getting fit while having fun. Bouncing or rebounding is great fun, and it’s also great exercise. In fact, ten minutes of jumping has been found to be about the same amount of exercise as thirty minutes of running making it one of the most efficient ways of increasing fitness. Because Max Aerial trampolines absorb impact it reduces the risk of injuring muscle and fibers. It also helps greater results to be achieved by combining rebounding with other types of exercise such as strength training and weight lighting. Max Climb Choose one of the 14 climbing walls within AFL Max and have some fun racing your team mates whilst working on your core strength. Climbing requires much more than upper-body strength. The success of completing a route relies heavily on a long list of physical factors, including intricate footwork, lower body strength and lean muscle mass. Although not often thought of as a common form of cardio, ascending walls is a sure way to get your heart pumping, similar to the way climbing stairs or jogging does. Climbing a wall also teaches children great hand, feet and eye coordination. Enhanced coordination skills developed through climbing can also be transferred to many other aspects of life, including other sports. It’s also a great way to reinforce the understanding of left and right. Max Rookie Max Rookie comprises of an awesome climbing tower and soft play area, which helps younger kids develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. And above all… it’s really fun! Max Interactive Think of Max Interactive as a giant AFL Gym where traditional physical education boundaries can be pushed forward, and take learning to a new level. Max Interactive has been designed to bring active play and active learning together using the latest technologies that combines lights, sounds, video and gameplay to engage your body, mind and senses in immersive experiences that allow you to develop your physical skills through play. Max Interactive will challenge your decision making skills in a fully interactive environment never before seen in SA. Max Bump Challenge your team mates as you work through the inflatable bump course designed by Rory Sloane. This zone also includes the bungee run and the giant slide. Apart from being amazingly fun, Max Bump is designed to teach kids proper blocking and tackling techniques in a better and safer way. Intense bounce back action translates neurologically; kids see their impact while avoiding direct physical contact with teammates. Kids master skills with reduced risk of injury when they’re actually playing AFL. Hours of operation Monday 9am – 6pm Tuesday 9am – 6pm Wednesday 9am – 6pm Thursday 9am – 6pm Friday 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 7pm Sunday 10am – 6pm * Hours are subject to change depending on the time of the year and for High Performance/Clubs bookings and AFL Live games. For more information head to aflmax.com.au 32 Butler Boulevard, Adelaide Airport 5059 South Australia, Australia

Come along, join in the Family Fun Day and celebrate the opening of Goodstart Underdale! Goodstart Underdale is having their Opening Celebrations on Saturday, 22 June from 10am – 1pm! There will be loads of free children’s activities. Cool 4 Kids will be on hand to deliver an interactive music concert filled with singing, live guitar, action and movement games, puppetry, musical instrument play, scarf dancing, bubble making, giant parachute play games and more. There will be roving balloon twisting, face painting an glitter tattoos for everyone to enjoy! There will also be a visit from Animal Capers with a ‘mingling animal encounter’. You’ll have a chance to get up close and interact with a range of animals from reptiles to owls, possums, rabbits and a ferret!!Plus free barista made coffee and an opportunity to meet the Goodstart team and take a tour of their beautiful, state-of-the-art early learning centre. Bring along friends and family. Everyone is welcome. About Goodstart Goodstart Early Learning has over 50 centres across Adelaide, with six new centres opening this year. Their new centres aren’t ‘traditional’ childcare centres: they offer purpose built environments, such as outdoor nature playgrounds, alfresco eating and socialising hubs, kitchen gardens and a variety of environments to support the children’s learning and wellbeing. The facility has been designed with careful consideration to provide children with the opportunity to interact with their peers in shared areas and have the opportunity to learn in a variety of settings with children of different ages. goodstart.org.au

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! “I’ve been to Australia many times on my adventures to see a thorny devil, a kangaroo, a koala and even back in time to see a muttaburrasaurus, but now it’s time for my ultimate adventure – I’m heading down under with my brand-new live stage show, touring the country and meeting loads of lovely Australians. I can’t wait!” Andy Day Written and directed by Phil Gallagher (Mister Maker) this show is full of laughter, music, interactive games and lots of surprises. This family production will entertain everyone with its creature chaos and educational fun. Presented by BBC Studios and LIVE NATION Tickets to Andy’s Amazing Adventures go on sale 7th June. Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide    

ZOOM! Enchanting illumination and mystical darkness will unfold as Patch Theatre’s latest creation ZOOM opens across Adelaide and regional South Australia. ZOOM is a captivating story inspired by Crockett Johnson’s much-loved children’s picture book Harold and the Purple Crayon. A child is alone in her bedroom, unable to sleep and curious to understand. When a lost star arrives in the middle of the night, adventures happen and with the assistance of the audience, the girl discovers a community of people who can help her return the star home. Using original music, lasers and projections, ZOOM is the first work by Patch’s new Artistic Director and lighting virtuoso, Geoff Cobham. Geoff Cobham explains “Each child will receive their own interactive light which will aid as a little spark that keeps them safe and helps guide them through the interactive sessions of the show. We want to show them how the dark can be a magical place where dreams are made and that light is at its most beautiful when it’s surrounded by darkness.” 27 July – 11am and 2pm 3 Aug – 11am and 2pm 10 Aug – 11am and 2pm Age suitability: 4+ years Patchtheatre.org.au

Westfield Presents Happy Campers! Take your little wanderers for a walk on the wild side these school holidays. Westfield Marion and Westfield West Lakes have plenty of activities to keep your wild ones entertained with an immersive kids camp-inspired activity zone. Games World There is nothing as cozy and fun as playing a family board game when camping. Not to mention the thrill of rolling double sixes and being able to overtake a competitor. Games World Marion are setting up a trail of games for you to play. Find out more here > Happy Camper Craft Zone Let your little campers creativity run wild with new craft activities daily. They will learn how to make nature wall hangings, recycled festival jewellery and paper crowns. Find out more here > QBD Campfire Stories Listen and learn. Sit amongst new friends in a tepee by the campfire and let your love for reading begin. Escape to a fictional land where no limits exist. All thanks to QBD. Find out more here > Charlesworth Snack Bar Snacks are the best way to avoid hangry kids but you want to give your little campers healthy snacks that will keep them full until dinner. Developing a child’s liking to healthy snacks isn’t a quick and easy, it’s a process. Kids can also be quite fussy and not everyone likes the same foods. Charlesworth Nuts know this oh so well and have devised a self-serve ‘dried fruit snacks bar’ with a healthy array of goodies. Find out more here > Happy Campers Nature Play Let your little campers creativity run wild with new nature-based sensory activities daily. Aimed at children 2-12 years Westfield Marion: Monday 8th July to Saturday 13th July, 10am to 2pm Westfield West Lakes: Monday 15th July to Saturday 20th July, 10am to 2pm

SCIENCE ALIVE IS BACK! The fourteenth annual Science Alive! promises some brand new hands-on experiences and incredible science shows to delight and engage all ages. Every one of the 60+ participating organizations will be offering some kind of hands-on activity to engage and delight children and adults of all ages. SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOWS 2019 will see the Science Alive debut of Dr Quark’s amazing Scientific Circus Show! Marvel at this high energy show as Dr Quark explores the science and forces behind the circus tricks we all love with the effects of gravity, momentum, friction, air pressure, energy transfer and push and pull forces! The Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s fabulous Chemistry Show and SciWorld’s Explosive Science Show will return in 2019 with a whole new set of loud and messy demonstrations sure to delight and amaze the whole family. Join living legends of science, Rob and Deane of The Curiosity Show fame with their brand new Illusions show! Animals Anonymous will introduce you to their furry and slithery friends in their educational show, with a chance for you to get up close and personal after the show! FANTASTIC AND INTERACTIVE 2019 brings a whole range of brand new exhibitors to Science Alive! OzGrav (the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery), which aims to capitalise on the historic first detections of gravitational waves to understand the extreme physics of black holes and warped spacetime, and to inspire the next generation of Australian scientists and engineers through this new window on the Universe. The Australian Dalek Builders’ Union will be here again in force, encouraging interest in the technology of Dalek-building and showing off their variety of full-sized Daleks – you might even get a chance to get up close and personal with them and even learn how to speak like a Dalek! See what’s on offer from Flinders University, UniSA, Adelaide Uni and TAFE SA and exlore their feature exhibits! Explore all aspects of STEM with the Astronomical Society, Saab Australia, Nature Foundation SA, Forensic Science SA, Bugs n Slugs, Animals Anonymous, BAE Systems, the Young Scientists of Australia, Hackerspace, the SA Museum and many more! All included in the price of your entry ticket! There’s sure to be something to engage and delight children and adults alike. Science Alive 9am-5pm, 3-4 August 2019 Adelaide Showground Science Alive! is FREE for all children under 15 years of age Purchase tickets online here

Firefly Forest – A FREE installation for DreamBIG Firefly Forest is an immersive magical lighting installation created by Patch Theatre’s new Artistic Director, Geoff Cobham, and his longtime collaborator Chris Petridis. This timeless piece, sparked by an unexpected sublime moment in a paddy field under a full moon and next to a volcano, is an inspiration for all ages. The fireflies leave trails of ever-changing ember coloured light. Please come and sit beneath them and be transported to another time and place. Artistic Director of Patch Theatre Company Geoff Cobham said: “It is a genuine privilege to premiere Firefly Forest to young audiences at the DreamBIG Festival. Kids are so incredibly curious and the beautiful thing about working with light in an artistic context, is that light can become whatever we want it to be, or perhaps whatever it is that we require it to be. A miniature flicker in the distance becomes the spark of a lighter. Another glow joins it and they become the eyes of a creature in the darkness. A third, a fourth, fifth become the lanterns swung by rice paddy workers making their way home at dusk. One hundred become the eerie windows of a vacant office block, two hundred an isolated village glimpsed at night from an aeroplane at cruising level, a thousand become the monolithic Milky Way. Kids will have the opportunity to engage with the work and let their imaginations go as this exciting installation unfolds around them.”\ 28 – 31 May Adelaide Festival Centre dreambigfestival.com.au/events/firefly-forest

Blip Art School DIY Felt Brooches Any day can be the day to show your appreciation for the power woman who raised you. What better way to show your mum that she’s the absolute best than by presenting her with a homemade felt badge! You will need: • Felt • Scissors • Mini pom poms • Craft glue • Brooch pins – available from craft stores, alternatively you can use a safety pin! • Card • Paint or paint pens STEP 1 Plan the shape of your badge and then cut the shapes out of felt! STEP 2 Make some eyes out of pom poms and stick everything down using craft glue. STEP 3 Attach the brooch pin to the back of your felt character with glue STEP 4 Decorate your backing card to match your badge using paint pens or any art materials you have! STEP 5 Come up with a fun pun for your mum and attach the pin to the backing so it’s ready to gift! What special brooch would best suit your mum or dad? Here are some fun ideas you could try! We’d love to see your creations! Don’t forget to post them on social media, tag @blipartschooland @kiddomag and hashtag #blipxkiddo Blip Art School was founded by local creatives Ella James and Astrid Myers. Their classes provide students with unique, exciting activities designed to help them develop their creativity in a fun, social environment. For more info on upcoming classes follow them on Facebook or Instagram or head to blipartschool.com