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WORDS  — Xavier Stewart, age 15 The future king of Pride Rock is born and Young Simba (JD McCrary) is presented to the other animals by his father, King Mufasa (James Earl Jones). But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor), our catty villain and brother of Mufasa is the former heir to the throne and is now bumped off the lineage. Well, we’ll soon see about that! Based on the cartoon classic from 1994, it stays true to the original animation – but now everything looks crazy real. The CGI is off the chart. And I mean EPIC! The graphics look so good that your brain can’t quite work out if it’s real or animation or both or neither. WHOA! The humour is on point and I especially loved Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner as Timon and Pumbaa. They’ve got some new dialogue too, which was really funny and totally hit the spot. I give it 4 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now screening at palacenova.com.au  

Looking for a FUN and affordable activity that get’s your children’s imagination and creativity going? Jason Tyndall from Nature Play SA has created these story stones that will provide endless hours of creative play and not only that can teach our kids about re using old materials! You will need:  a handful of smooth flattish stones that can be any size, shape or colour.  fabric from old clothes or op-shops (think vintage / retro bed sheets, pillowcases or old pyjamas)  a non-toxic Water-based clear drying glue such as Mod Podge (most hardware/craft stores)  Paint brush and/or sponge for applying glue  Child-friendly scissors that can cut through fabric  Newspaper  Container of water  Rags or old towel STEP 1 Choose a workspace that’s ok to get a little messy. If the sun is shining it’s a calming activity to do outside STEP 2 cut your fabric into sizes that will cover the flat part of your stone STEP 3 Apply glue to either the reverse side of your fabric picture or to the stone face. A thin spread will do just nicely STEP 4 Position your fabric on the stone and brush a smooth thin layer of glue over the top to seal it. Once the first sealant layer is dry add another coat for extra durability and a glossier finish. STEP 6 It’s time to admire the finished product and play or consider gifting as a present to family or friends! Jason is Nature Play SA’s general manager. He is an artist and dad of one spirited little girl, whose favourite past time is making stew for the ‘Gruffalo’ in her backyard. His career started in environmental management, but has always enjoyed working with people, which saw him move into environmental education. Joining the nature play movement was a natural progression. He travels around the state undertaking workshops for education sites and local government. “I remember spending a lot of time at the local creek catching yabbies’ and wandering for what seemed like hours. We’d walk along the creek until we found a section that we thought we could jump – so we all gave it a go and most of the time we made it!” @Natureplaysa natureplaysa.org.au

Bluey is BACK! Bluey fans are in for a treat with BBC Studios and Penguin Random House Australia announcing today that a publishing deal has been signed which will see three books from the hit preschool program in Australian stores before Christmas 2019. The range will include two storybooks and one activity book. Bluey follows the adventures of a loveable, inexhaustible six-year old Blue Heeler dog who loves to play and turn everyday life into extraordinary adventures. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018, amassing legions of dedicated fans and taking the coveted position of being the most watched program ever on ABC iView. It has also topped the iTunes Kids Chart with both volumes released peaking at #1 and consistently remaining in the Top 5. Nicole Chungue, Licensing Manager for BBC Studios ANZ, said, ‘Bluey is the ultimate feel-good show, encouraging imaginative play and offering an honest portrayal of young family life. We are thrilled with its success and are delighted to be working with Penguin Random House to bring Bluey to life off-screen through these beautiful story and activity books.’ Charlie Aspinwall, Executive Producer for Ludo Studio said, ‘We’ve been overwhelmed with requests for books and toys since the show began and we are incredibly excited that kids and parents will soon be able to read, as well as watch, more wonderful Bluey stories.’ Holly Toohey, Head of Brands, Partnerships and Audio Penguin Random House said, ‘Penguin Random House is thrilled to be joining the Bluey family. Like the rest of Australia, everyone in the company has fallen head over blue heeler for Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli. To work with such exceptional home-grown content is an honour and we can’t wait to channel the humour, emotion and refreshing family dynamics of the show into a diverse and exciting range of books.’ Bluey is a Ludo Studio production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Principal production investment from BBC Studios, Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia. Developed and produced with the assistance of Screen Queensland. Bluey is created, written, directed and produced in-house at Ludo Studio, a multi Emmy award-winning production company and animation studio based in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. bbcstudios.com twitter.com/bbcstudios

Kiddos, grab your favourite crayons and let’s paint the town red, because it’s time to get arty and inspired! The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival will return this August for another state-wide festival of visual art. Hundreds of venues and artists will take part in the festival offering an array of activations, art spaces, family-friendly activities and down right arty-farty fun, all across SA! We’ve whipped up a quick What’s On Guide to SALA 2019! SALA Parlour (Presented by SALA’s Education Partner, Credit Union SA) 1 – 31 August SA Museum lawns Tues – Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm FREE SALA Parlour is an interactive pop-up, drop-in artspace for children and young people located on the South Australian Museum lawns. Children of all ages are encouraged to come and create art. Take your artwork home or leave it at the Parlour and contribute to an expanding gallery. During the week there are drawing activities and you can stop by and get some recommendations on what to see from friendly volunteers. On Sundays throughout August, SALA presents drop-in art activities with a stellar line-up of contemporary artists guiding activities for young people and their families. Sunday Sessions (4, 11, 18 & 25 August 11am-3pm) Bring the Baby Art Tour with artist Luke Wilcox Saturday 3 August, 10:30am Depart from ACE Open, Lion Arts Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide FREE Approx 1.5 hrs Join Luke and his daughters on this special tour to child friendly galleries and venues around the city. Babies, toddlers and young people are welcome! Special Bilingual Walking Art Tour (for seniors and families with children) Saturday 24 August, 10am Depart from JamFactory 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide FREE In Mandarin and English This tour is designed for senior art lovers as well as for the whole family – explore a range of art exhibitions including painting, ceramics and installations all within close proximity of each other. SALA Schools Over 40 schools and kindergartens are participating in exhibitions across South Australia as part of SALA Festival this year. Exhibitions are in schools, cafes, shop windows and even online – make your own schools art trail to marvel at the creativity of our State’s youngest artists. CBD Events 007 – Already Home (Various Artists) Adelaide City Library, 1 Aug-29 Sep 010 – Myriad (Various artists) Adelaide Convention Centre, 3-30 Aug 029 – Ghost Objects (Honor Freeman) Art Gallery of South Australia, 27 Jul-30 Sep 037 – This is a Place (Kaspar Schmidt Mumm) ARTHUR – Avant Garde, 1-31 Aug 053 – Dictatorship of Gravity (and other micro-politics) (Loren Orsillo, Felicity Townsend) Carclew, 8 Aug-25 Oct 058 – Art in The Arcade (Various artists) Central Market Arcade, 1-31 Aug 071 – Same Page (Nancye Turnbull) FELTspace, 7-24 Aug 078 – The Governor’s Sculptural Garden (Various Artists) Government House Garden, 11&18 Aug 1-4pm @salafestival salafestival.com  

Science Alive! puts the awesome back into science by teaching the next generation in an exciting, hands-on way. The interactive family expo is back in Adelaide for its 14th year on 3- 4 August 2019. It’s a huge family day out with opportunities to program a robot, take a virtual tour of the universe, interact with native animals, fly a drone, make some slime or get up close to a Dalek. Science Alive! has a broad appeal for all ages. The event presents science and technology in a more friendly way than ever before. Exhibits are challenging, fun and entertaining but they also show how important science is in our everyday world. Kids of all ages will love watching the Army’s Drone Racing Team in action and having a go too. The whole family can view the night sky in three huge stardomes. Science is much more than test tubes and lab coats, and Science Alive! really gives people an opportunity to see this. There is also an extensive range of science toys on sale, so kids can continue to grow their passion for science at home and parents can get some handy ideas for educational gifts. Live shows run across each day, featuring explosive and planetary science, the mysterious world of invertebrates, scientific circus entertainment, Australian wildlife and Curiosity Show legends, Rob and Deane, presenting their Optical Illusions Show. Come and join the fun! Purchase tickets online at sciencealive.org.au/adelaide or on event days at the gate. Children under 15 years are FREE

South Australian not-for-profit organisation KickStart for Kids(KSFK) has teamed up with Australian Fashion Labels’ (AFL) The Fifth Label to create – Come Together – a collaborative movement with a powerful message, that aims to increase SA’s awareness of KSFK and raise much needed funds for underprivileged children across the state. Come Together is the brain child of CEO and Founder of KSFK, Ian Steel, and Co-Founder of AFL, Melanie Flintoff, who want to establish an event that will focus on women and the impact they have on our community and share the vital ‘Come Together’ message – because every child, regardless of their background, should have a chance. To launch, the Come Together team will host a lunch that will take place on Thursday, August 29 from 12pm – 3pm at the Published Arthouse. Working with AFL’s The Fifth Label, a limited-edition t-shirt line has been created and will be sold to help raise significant funds and increase awareness about the work KSFK does to help disadvantaged children across the state. It’s a sombre fact that not all kids get an equal start in life, even in our affluent society. KSFK provides positive educational and self-esteem outcomes to underprivileged children through breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring and camps. Thankfully, SA charity Kickstart for Kids (KSFK) each week supports 350 schools by providing about 50,000 breakfasts and 10,000 lunches, with the help of more than 1200 volunteers. HIT 107 Breakfast Presenter and 10 News First Anchor, Rebecca Morse, has come onboard as the Come Together ambassador to kick start the movement and help support this worthy cause. For $99, guests can enjoy a grazing lunch courtesy of Chopping Board catering, raw treats from Love Jamu, Bird in Hand pours, The Fifth Label’s Come Together t-shirt and entertainment from acoustic guitarist Matt O’Brien. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite

We love anything that’s family friendly (watching 98,0987 episodes of Bluey can get a bit old) so when AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT (AGT) is on it’s a time to get the popcorn on the stove sit back and enjoy. Sunday Funday! Starting Sunday 28 July expect the unexpected as AGT unleashes a new wave of mind-blowing and original acts which need to be seen-to-be-believed. Get the whole fam together to laugh and cry on the edge of your seats as Australians of all ages and from all walks of life show off their unique talent, as they vie for the $100,000 prize money. Everything and anything goes on the AGT stage as contestants set out to impress the all-new, all-star judging panel consisting of: Nicole Scherzinger; actor/presenter/entertainer, Shane Jacobson; celebrity chef and clown-at-heart, Manu Feildel; and stage and screen star Lucy Durack. This fab four bring expertise, energy and fun to the AGT arena as they search for an act like no other, offering either a “yes from me” or buzzing them out of contention. Getting the party started and guiding contestants backstage to their moment in the spotlight is host, multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Ricki-Lee In a series first, Ricki-Lee joins the four judges in each having the one-time-only ability to use the Golden Buzzer on an act they think has that extra special something, fast tracking them through to the Semi-Finals. Which act will capture the hearts and minds of Australia? There can only be one champion. The winner of AGT 2019 will join a stellar list of extraordinary talent that the show has produced over the years including: Opera star Mark Vincent, singer/dancer Timomatic, R&B sensation Andrew De Silva, grand illusionist Cosentino, dance troupe Justice Crew and singing powerhouse Jack Vidgen INTRODUCING…..THE HOST & JUDGES! HOST – RICKI-LEE We all loved Ricki-Lee when she debuted on Australian Idol at 18, now the ARIA nominated and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter has sold over a million records and her music has earned well over 25 million streams since Australia fell in love with her in 2004. This year marks 15 years since Ricki-Lee won the hearts of Aussies all around the country – and to celebrate she is touring nationally this September through December. How do you feel about being the host of AGT? I’m so excited to be hosting the show – it’s so much fun! I get a front row seat to watch the best talent Australia has to offer. Also, I know what it feels like to stand side of stage waiting to step out and do a performance that potentially could change your life. I understand the excitement, nerves, self-doubt, fear, worry, dry mouth and everything that’s running through your mind at that moment. Why do you think the show has been so successful around the world? It’s feel-good TV. Everybody is looking for something they can sit down and watch at the end of a hard day and just be entertained. There is no other show like it! Families and people of all ages can sit in the comfort of their lounge rooms and watch these incredible acts that will have you biting your nails, hanging on the edge of your seat, gasping with shock and screaming with excitement. What do you love about AGT? I love that there is so much variety. It’s not just confined to singers or dancers – it’s every type of weird and wonderful coming together on one stage. It’s always surprising too. Just when you thought you’d seen it all, you’ll see something that makes your jaw drop. That’s the beauty of AGT! JUDGE – SHANE JACOBSON Shane Jacobson is one of Australia’s most loved actors and presenters. Best known for his work in film, television and theatre, he’s also a song and dance man, author, screen writer, creative director, producer, executive producer, plus an ambassador for many worthy charities and organisations. The Aussie blockbuster Kenny brought Shane world-wide recognition, as well as an AFI Award for Best Lead Actor. He has gone on to feature in other popular films including Charlie & Boots, The Bourne Legacy, Oddball, The Dressmaker, The BBQ and Ladies in Black. Shane’s television career has showcased his broad range as a presenter and actor – from hosting Little Big Shots, The Real Full Monty, Top Gear Australia and The Great Australian Bake Off to roles in Beaconsfield, Jack Irish and more. On stage, Shane received a Helpmann Award for his role in the 2008 revival of Guys and Dolls. Also an author, Shane has found success penning his best-selling bio The Long Road to Overnight Success and most recently his exploration of his life as a motoring tragic in his second book, Rev Head. Why do you think the show has been so successful around the world? The one thing people love in entertainment is variety and AGT has more than its fair share! This show is like a Christmas present. It’s bright, it’s colourful, you have no idea what’s inside or what’s in store, but when you open it up, you’re always happy. And that’s what this show is like. It’s magic! What can viewers expect to see? There’s no way they can understand what to expect because there is literally everything you can possibly imagine and more! Are there going to be singers, dancers and comedians? Sure. Are there going to be magicians and contortionists? You bet. Is that all they’re going to see? Nowhere near it. I haven’t hit 30 percent of the types of acts you’re going to see. What sort of judge will you be? I’m thrilled and supportive of anyone who gets on stage and bares all in the hope of entertaining people. But unfortunately, we have to whittle the acts down. It’s heartbreaking but I like to think I’m the three F’s my dad said I should be in life and business – firm and fair but friendly. @theshanejacobson JUDGE – LUCY DURACK Originally hailing from Perth, Lucy graduated from the Western

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