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Mega Adventure’s New GIANT Swing!

Mega Adventure‘s New GIANT Swing! The Holidays are in full swing at Mega Adventure with the addition of their new 18M GIANT SWING! Lazing by the pool this summer just got a whole lot less interesting when the alternative is a heart-pumping 18m Giant Swing experience at West Beach! That’s right, ban all screen time, hop in the car and take your holiday activities to new heights! Just in case Mega Adventure’s SkyChallenge (which has more than 80 aerial crossings, a free-fall jump and the Crows Nest – a 30-metre, near-vertical climb wasn’t already enough action packed, exhilarating fun…. It’s time to try the park’s newest attraction. The new Giant Swing combines the thrill of swinging fast and high through the air with gorgeous ocean views, an activity sure to get the adrenaline racing. We’ve featured Mega Adventure in our “57 Things to do in Adelaide with Kids” article. Mega Adventure’s General Manager, Stephen Grundy, says: “The swing is something we’ve had in mind since we opened the park and we think our guests are going to love it, it’s quite a thrilling experience,” he says. “It’s been inspired by some successful rides in New Zealand.” Riders are strapped into their seat at ground level, before being winched up to 18m off the ground where they release the swing. Expect squeals of trepidation and delight! Both the swing and top of the SkyChallenge rewards climbers with beautiful 360-degree views taking in the ocean, city and Adelaide Hills. “The SkyChallenge takes several hours so the great thing about the Giant Swing is that it’s a shorter experience for people who don’t have much time,” Mr Grundy says. “The swing takes about half an hour with the ride itself lasting just under 10 minutes, so it’s an opportunity for more people to come and enjoy our park.” Mega Adventure is now celebrating its third birthday and has become a popular destination for thrill seekers of all ages, including families, work groups and even pre-wedding parties. “When we launched, we really introduced aerial adventure to Adelaide and we’ve made it accessible to a wide audience. It’s the ultimate in outdoor fun,” Mr Grundy says. Mega Adventure caters for all ages and abilities and provides the ideal day out for families wanting some screen-free outdoor fun over the school holidays. Online bookings are recommended. The Giant Swing has a minimum height restriction of one metre, but never fear littlee’s can have their fun on the MegaBounce instead. Mega Adventure is open daily from 10am to 6pm and is located within Adelaide Shores, on the corner of Military Road and Hamra Avenue, West Beach. Book online: megaadventure.com.au @megaadventureaustralia

January 5, 2019

Ooh La La Adelaide French Festival is Returning Next Weekend!

Ooh La La! Slip on your finest berets les enfants, Adelaide French Festival is returning in 2019 with a program ready to tempt and tantalise all palettes. Sumptuous food and wine, world-class theatre, workshops, free family activities and crepes – lots of crepes will be on the agenda this 11 – 13 January 2019. This year the French Festival program features two world premieres, 15 Australian premieres, 67 international artists and 60 Australian artists. The 2019 festival will focus on the beautiful French region of Brittany, with a range of musicians, artists, designers and chefs showcasing the regions rich and unique culture and connections to the sea. We spoke to Adelaide French Festival, Creative Director Rebecca Pearce to see what’s in store for families and more! What makes French Festival a family festival? The program features free family activities and workshops, together with beautiful family shows from France. The festival has a fun, accessible and diverse program of French events and activities, there really is something for everyone. What are the most exciting events on for kids? There are loads of workshops across the weekend, from discovering your inner chef and learning how to whip up French treats with Le Cordon Bleu, to creating your own flower crown, or witness the outrageous bespoke hair sculptures by French hair wizard Mystérieuses Coiffures, to experiencing the wonder of Company Non Nova’s L’apres midi d’un foehn. What free events are on offer? There are so many free activities and events on offer, embrace your inner artist with Little Picassos workshops,or build your own cardboard empire with Boxwars. Why is it important for children to engage in cultural events like French Festival? It’s a great way to discover and learn a culture through fun workshops, games and activities. What better way to discover French culture than through a festival, and with the whole family. For more information and to view the festival program: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au @adlfrenchfest

January 4, 2019

What’s On and Where for Families on New Year’s Eve 2018/2019

What’s On and Where for Families on New Year’s Eve We are planning our new exercise regimes and swearing off of chocolate, because New Years is fast approaching. Before we theoretically pledge ourselves to a year of hard work and healthy living, there’s one last celebration to be had! The New Year’s Eve fireworks! A wonderful family festivity enjoyed by those big and small. So where’s the best place to watch the NYE fireworks this year?: City of Adelaide fireworks at Elder Park Elder Park is the heart of the action every year with live music, food and drink and front-row fireworks right on the riverbank. It’s a family friendly choice for New Year’s Eve surrounded in great transport. There will also be two firework displays, with a preliminary session especially for the little ones, who can’t hold out for the midnight cheer. Other activities include: – huge live music line-up – A Kids Zone with heaps of children’s entertainment – Fabulous food with over 20 vendors serving up their delicious delicacies – Four bars serving up local beer, wine and cider New Year’s Eve Celebration at Victor Harbor Each year more than 10,000 spectators and 30,000 locals, families and visitors from along the Victor Harbor foreshore come along to join in the New Year’s Eve festivities. Join the free fun family entertainment on Warland Reserve and enjoy the kid’s early fireworks at 9:45 pm, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular! You can expect face painting, performances, a petting zoo and music. PROGRAM 7:30pm Dorothy and Emma Character Performance 8:30pm Rock Chick Powerhouse performance by LUSH 9:45pm Children’s Fireworks – sponsored by Girdler Family Amusements 10.00pm LUSH Adelaide Party Band 12.00am Midnight Fireworks ENTERTAINMENT Amusement Rides Free Face Painting Free Petting Zoo Free Bubble Fun Food available from Seaside Fish & Chips, Harborview Donuts & Strawberries Galore and more New Year’s Eve at the Bay, Glenelg and Brighton Foreshore We know that New Year’s ‘at the Bay’ is an event eagerly anticipated, by the kids in particular. It’s that one special night of the year where bedtime might be extended, just a tad, cause after all you ‘can’t miss the fireworks mum, they’re the best part!’ That’s why Glenelg has lots of family-friendly events to keep everyone occupied in the lead up, to both the early (9.30pm) and late (midnight) firework displays. You can expect kid’s entertainment, live music, bunging jumping, food and drink stalls and much more! New Year’s Eve Big Bash at Adelaide Oval The tradition of New Year’s Eve T20 cricket at Adelaide Oval continues in 2018 when the Adelaide Strikers take on the Sydney Thunder in an end-of-year party! Fireworks and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Normanville New Year’s Eve Christmas Pageant 40 colourful floats will pave the way to New Year’s Eve on the beautiful Normanville foreshore at 7.30pm. Locals and tourists alike will be entertained by DJ Hazzman, amusements, and fed by the local community clubs and groups. And of course the night’s festivities will be finalised with a fireworks display at around 9.45pm. The Semaphore Summer Carnival There’s nothing like a trip down to Semaphore to ride the dodgem cars or jump on the bouncy castle at the Summer Carnival.There’s certainly no better time to see the lights and enjoy the fair than New Year’s Eve, when the fireworks display is on! Streaky Bay New Years Eve Fireworks The Children’s Festival at Streaky Bay kicks off at 6pm on the foreshore lawns at Alfred Terrace. A gold coin donation will get your bundles of joy, starting with 3 different bouncy castles and face painting. Parents and kids can both enjoy food stalls, music and glowsticks! Mannum Fireworks Head to Mannum for Spectacular New Year’s Eve Fireworks at midnight on the River in front of Mannum Bowling Club between the Mannum Community Club and Pretoria Hotel.

December 30, 2018

Here’s Why You Need to be at Morphettville This Boxing Day

Boxing Day Family Fun at Morphettville Having fun on Boxing Day at Morphettville is something the whole family can bet on and this year is bigger than ever! After all the Christmas organisation and planning, Boxing Day is a day where you want to sit back and relax. Morphettville is taking on all the hard work and planning for you by entertaining the kids all day, while you enjoy some trackside fun too. There are so many free activities available for young and old that your kids wont know which way to turn. With multiple play areas and a myriad of food and beverage offerings, everyone will be happy! The kiddos will be star struck with a live stage performance from the Nickelodeon phenomenon, Paw Patrol! Join Ryder, Chase and Marshall as they dance, sing and bring their adventures to life. Iconic children’s entertainer, Peter Combe and his ‘Belly Flop in a Pizza Band’ will also dazzle the children with his hits ‘Mr Clicketty Cane’, ‘Spaghetti Bolognese’, ‘Juicy, Juicy Green Grass’ and ‘Newspaper Mama’. For the young fashionistas SAJC will also host a junior ‘Fashions on the Field’ competition, so be sure to get your children ‘race ready’. If that’s not already enough, did we also mention pony rides? Stable Stars will host a FREE kids club zone for children to enjoy. You will find pony rides with Archie and his friends, life-size games, dress ups, a colouring-in area, and a Stable Stars passport activity booklet with prizes to be won. Ohh and don’t think that the ‘big kids’ have been forgotten… A super screen showing live coverage of the Boxing Day Ashes Test match will be setup next to the home straight so you don’t miss any of the action. A number of delicious food trucks will also be on site to tantalise the tastebuds! This year SAJC are also introducing a family picnic package – featuring a reserved, shaded picnic space next to the track, bottle of wine, antipasto box and two fruit boxes for just $60! Don’t horse around on Boxing Day, put Morphettville in your calendar for a daytime event where the whole family can come together and enjoy themselves trackside! @morphettville_racecourse morphettville.com.au

December 22, 2018

Prehistoric Creatures are Coming to the Adelaide Zoo this Boxing Day!

Step into a prehistoric world where gigantic insects and dinosaurs shared the earth. These school holidays the Adelaide Zoo has a special treat for lovers of all things creepy and crawly! Even the squeamish will be astonished and intrigued with these prehistoric insects! As if a trip to the zoo wasn’t already exciting enough, now you can be prepared to come face to face with spiders as long as horses, wasps the size of tigers and dinosaurs bigger than a building. Step into a prehistoric world and get up close to gigantic animatronic insects and dinosaurs displayed throughout the zoo. Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s largest creatures and learn all about what life was like millions of years in the past. Ohh and don’t forget to say hello to Wang Wang and Funi on the way home! This enormous experience starts Boxing Day. Be there. Dates: 26 December 2018 – 28 January 2019 Adelaide Zoo

December 21, 2018

Our Picks of the 2019 Something On Saturday Program

The Something on Saturday program has returned to bring awesome winter fun for 1 to 12 year olds. When it’s a bit too chilly to enjoy the weekend outside, snuggle up and enjoy fabulous live performances every Saturday at Adelaide Festival Centre instead. Kids tickets start from just $12! Plus, every week there’s a FREE Foundation Kids Corner Workshop where kids are given the opportunity to let their creative juices flow and create wonderful arts and crafts, inspired by the show they attend. From performances to exhibitions and hands on arts and crafts, this is every child’s chance to experience the transformative world of the arts. Here are our top ticks from the first half of the 2019 Something on Saturday Program. Stay tuned for the second half released in May 2019!: Sarah and Duck Join Sarah & Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure. Something On Saturday Free Kids Corner Workshop Sarah & Duck’s Petting Zoo 19 January 11am-2pm An afternoon of baby animal fun. Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine By Nay Nay Join ABC Kids star Nay Nay and her tinkering friends on board HMS ‘Curiosity’, a grumpy old bubble-powered airship that flies world-wide. But when the ship breaks down, the Tinkertime team must come to the rescue. This is a voyage of laughs and curiosity. You may recognise Nay Nay, aka Naomi Young, as the voice of ‘Hootabelle’ from Giggle and Hoot. Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine is a steam punk-style extravaganza with live music, dancing, fascinating machinery and bubbles popping everywhere. Let’s blow our minds – it’s Tinkertime! Something On Saturday Free Kids Corner Workshop Glow Puppets 4 May 1.30pm–3pm Make a glow in the dark jellyfish puppet. Especially on Birthdays Part performance, part game, part celebration, Especially on Birthdays tells the tale of a pair of twins and a sixth birthday one of them doesn’t want to have. The story unfolds in an intimate setting with audience members facing each other across the performance space. You can’t help but be caught up in the lyrical imagery, evocative light and sounds – all supported by the music of zephyrROM (Zephyr Quartet and voiceROM). The stellar cast and crew recreate the joy, excitement and concerns surrounding the most anticipated day of the year. Let your imagination run wild – just like a five-year-old’s. Something On Saturday Free Kids Corner Workshop Party Animals 27 April 11am-3pm Make pop up cards and party dioramas! The Mik Maks PLAY Be taken on a Mik Mak musical adventure with brothers Al, Joel and Drums the Panda. There’s lots of games to play and musical fun to be had with The Mik Maks “Play” show. Young audiences with learn valuable concepts like sharing, creative sibling play, healthy eating, brushing your teeth and packing up. Plus, they will have loads of fun singing and dancing to The Mik Mak’s catchy rock songs. Something On Saturday Free Kids Corner Workshop Junk Music 11 May 11.30am–1pm Turn your household recyclables into instruments and strum away! adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/something-on-saturday-season-2019 @adelaidefescent

December 18, 2018

You Have to See this New LEGO Exhibition Coming to Adelaide in January!

39 Models and Two Million LEGO Bricks are Coming to Adelaide! South Australian LEGO® fans young and old, prepare to be awed, because Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught is bringing his latest exhibition, Brickman Awesome, to Adelaide this January Brickman Awesome will run from Thursday 10 January until Sunday 27 January 2019 at Adelaide Convention Centre (Hall J). Brickman Awesome marks Ryan’s fourth exhibition made entirely from LEGO® bricks. It features 39 models – none of which have ever been seen in Adelaide before – and is made from more than two million LEGO® bricks, taking over 5,000 hours to build. One of the most ‘awesome’ models in the exhibition is a full-scale LEGO® replica of the new, eighth generation Toyota Camry, which is 616 LEGO® studs long, 230 LEGO® studs wide, and weighs over a tonne! The Toyota Camry will be showcased alongside a number of record-breaking models, including the only life-sized LEGO® Harley Davidson ever made, and the largest ever LEGO® Caterpillar 797 dump truck. Adding to the awesomeness is the tallest LEGO® model in the Southern Hemisphere – a NASA SLS rocket, standing at a whopping 7.5m tall and built from more than 450,000 bricks! Taking more than 500 hours to build, Ryan has pushed LEGO® building boundaries by installing an in-built lighting and sound system, giving the effect that the rocket is blasting off into space. Visitors will be forgiven for thinking they have stepped inside a zoo, as they find themselves surrounded by a LEGO® kangaroo, koala, giant orca whale and even a full-sized LEGO® Australian saltwater crocodile, weighing over 60kgs and built using more than 40,000 LEGO® bricks. Ryan said: “I’m excited to finally be bringing Brickman Awesome to Adelaide. It’s an amazing city and when we brought our previous exhibitions they were incredibly well received – South Australians really do have such huge enthusiasm for LEGO! “My team and I have had a great time building all these record-breaking models, so I can’t wait to share them with fans and families in Adelaide. January’s theme is quite broad. The models in the exhibition are pretty diverse, so whether you’re an animal lover, a car fanatic, or you have a love of travel, there really is something for everyone – young and old!” In addition to seeing the models that Ryan and his team have created, LEGO® fanatics will have the opportunity to show off their own building skills at Brickman Awesome. Visitors can help the Brickman team expand its colony of LEGO® Emperor penguins and also build their very own time machines, even putting them on display next to Ryan’s LEGO® models of Doctor Who’s TARDIS and the DeLorean from Back to the Future! They can also help the team smash yet another LEGO® record by contributing to Australia’s longest LEGO® model – a giant snake. The Brickman team has already built the head and the tail but it needs all budding brickies who visit the exhibition to help build the belly. “I love to see kids and adults getting stuck in and letting their imaginations run wild with what they can build, and that’s why at Brickman Awesome there’ll be two million LEGO® bricks just for visitors to build with and display their creations. Adelaide – if you’re up for the challenge – show us how AWESOME you are!” added Ryan. 10 January – 27 January 2019 Tickets on sale now! ticketek.com.au www.brickmanawesome.com.au

December 18, 2018

Want to Know About the Benefits of Messy Play?

Want to Know About the Benefits of Messy Play? Looking for some ideas to help keep your little ones occupied during the holiday period? Goodstart Early Learning have got you covered with some great advice on how to help your child to explore, create and discover through every child’s favourite activity….messy play. Children are naturally active learners and can learn so much through play. Play allows them to explore, discover, negotiate, take risks, create meaning and solve problems – all important foundations for developing literacy, numeracy and social skills throughout a child’s early years. Messy and sensory play can be an especially valuable learning experience for babies and children because it stimulates many senses at the same time. They can feel, see, smell and sometimes taste their messy creation, depending on the activity. Messy play experiences like water play, mud play, jelly, slime, goo, foam and scented or edible play dough can all stimulate your child’s senses while they develop their hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. As a parent, it can be hard to embrace ‘mess’, but the good news is there are lots of ways you can set up opportunities for messy play at home and in the natural world that won’t take too much effort to set up (or clean up!). To minimise mess, make sure you cover surfaces and have a damp cloth ready to wipe sticky hands and surfaces. Ideas for messy and sensory play for little ones: • Bath time – playing with water by using plastic cups or washed up yoghurt pots to pour, splash and empty water • Meal times / food – let your child savour the taste, smell and texture of different foods (pasta, cereals, jelly, mashed potato and even baked beans all provide interesting sensory experiences) • Finger painting – on paper or let your child experiment by painting parts of their own body or other surfaces (hint: you may prefer to use edible paint for this. Trying making a batch of instant vanilla pudding and mix with food colouring) • Play dough – let them squish, squeeze, splat and squelch to their hearts’ content • Bubbles – who doesn’t love bubbles? Use bubble mixture, frothy washing up liquid bubbles in a container, or experiment by mixing shaving foam with paint • Natural world – whether you find some sand to play with, puddles to jump in, leaves to gather, or mud to play in, there are endless outside play ideas Remember, as with all play there are always safety considerations to keep in mind. This is particularly true with water-based activities or choking hazards. Parents shouldn’t be afraid to let things get messy. So, roll up your sleeves and have some fun engaging in messy play with your child. What might look like a mess on the surface is giving your child a truly unique learning experience! goodstart.org.au

December 18, 2018

DIY: Modern Festive Ornaments

You will need: • Balls of yarn • Fork • Scissors • Craft glue • Cardboard • Acrylic paint • Paint brush • Clear baubles (You should be able to nd these at a craft shop or variety store!) • Paint pens • Styrofoam ball • Matches or toothpicks • Sequins • Pins (Make sure you get some with big enough heads so they don’t fall through the sequins!) Pom Pom Garland: 1. Wrap the wool around your fork, keeping it as tight as possible and tie a knot in the middle. 2. Cut each side down the middle and you have a pom pom! You will need to give them a little haircut to even out the sides 3. Repeat steps 1-3 until you have enough pom poms to fill your garland! Glue them all to a long piece of yarn. Cardboard Ornaments: 1. Cut some groovy shapes out of cardboard. 2. Paint your shapes! 3. Glue them together and glue a piece of yarn on as a hanger. Make some friends for your ornament! Sun Tree Topper: 1. Poke your matchsticks into your styrofoam ball around the circumference. 2. Stick the pins through the sequins. 3. Repeat step 2 a million times until your sun looks like this! TIP: Try using a smaller sized Christmas tree so you don’t spend the next 10 years making your decorations! Ours is a 3ft tiny tree and we love it! Now it’s time to decorate your tree! And don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media, tag @blipartschool and @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. Join them for a spectacular set of Christmas themed classes at 19 on Green, Bowden! For more info and bookings head to their website: blipartschool.com

December 5, 2018

DIY: Felt Matching Memory Game Banner!

DIY felt matching memory game banner! YOU WILL NEED • Felt sheets in various colours • Rope • Dowel • Craft glue • 1x large piece of felt (1 metre long x 65cm wide) • Sewing needle • Embroidery thread • Fabric scissors 1. Mark out a point on the bottom of your banner with chalk. 2. Cut along your marked line. 3. Place your dowel along the top of the felt and fold it over, then sew it closed with the needle and embroidery thread. 4. Cut rope to desired length, and tie to both sides of the dowel. 5. Using coloured felt, cut out some letters to make the categories for your match game, and some arrows to play! 6. Glue your category headers to the top of your wall hanging. We decided to match artists with their artworks, but you could design your own theme. You could try matching scientists to their inventions or books to their main characters! 7. Now for the fun bit: making the stars of your wall hanging! Each felt artist we made started with 2 eyes, 1 nose, 1 mouth and 2 cheeks glued down onto a head shape. You can use this formula to make any character you like! 8. Using your imagination and various colours of felt, cut and glue di erent accessories to your characters. 9. Keep going until you have enough to fill your wall hanging. We made 5 artists and 5 artworks. We made use of our le over scraps to make the Artists’ famous works. 10. You’re ready to play! Do not glue down your matches so that you can mix them up and test your kids! The Artists we made were – Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, and Rene Magritte. We’d love to see your creations! Share a photo on instagram with the hashtag #blipxkiddo and tag @blipartschool and @kiddomag!

November 26, 2018

American Express Openair Cinema Announces an Early Return

American Express Openair Cinema Announces an Early Return in a Brand-New Location in the Heart of Adelaide Riverbank Lawn, Adelaide – November 23 – December 16, 2018 American Express Openair Cinemas is returning to Adelaide this spring bringing more than movies to its brand new central venue at Riverbank Lawn. The exciting festival program of food, fun and flicks over 24 events are sure to be a must-visit event, with American Express Card Members receiving a range of exclusive benefits. FOOD Purveyors of amazing street food, Chimichurri Grill will be onsite providing delicious treats and flavours direct from Argentina to the streets of Adelaide! South Australian scotch fillet steak, locally made chorizo, succulent chicken breast and provolone cheese combined with its renowned homemade Chimichurri sauce. FUN With 24 events happening at Adelaide CBD’s Riverbank Lawn, the waterfront festival vibes will be in full swing every weekend with an array of alternative entertainment, live music and DJ performances before the latest and greatest feature films light up the big screen. American Express Openair Cinemas has also partnered with BBQ Buoys offering cinema- goers the opportunity to enjoy some food and fun on the water before settling down to enjoy their movie. Special packages are available here FLICKS This year’s program is an exciting mix of box office hits and highly anticipated new releases including the critically acclaimed ‘A Star is Born’ and ‘First Man’, along with fan favourite: Bohemian Rhapsody. Get in the seasonal spirit and kick back with these festive flicks: Love Actually and Elf. You can also discover something different with these program highlights: ● Open caption screening of First Man on 28th November 2018 ● Badhaai Ho – Brand-new Bollywood film on 6th December 2018 ● Joel Edgerton’s powerful Boy Erased – on 14th December 2018 No event is complete without an option for those with a sweet tooth. Haagen Dazs will be providing ice cream scoops for film loving troops. DRINKS Fear not, the refreshments are taken care of too thanks to national partners 4Pines craft beer, PIMMS and Giesen Wines. Black Devil Cider will also be goers taste buds.Punters have no need to feel lonesome on their night out, as film fanatics and doggy owners are invited to bring their K9 furry friends to any screening (being mindful of films with expected gunfire and explosions). American Express Card Members are invited to relax and enjoy the full VIP cinema experience by purchasing a ticket to the American Express Lounge. Card Members will get comfortable with their own bean bag, a cushion and complimentary blanket hire as well as some tasty treats. Everyone can chillax to the max with a variety of seating options available and add a touch of comfort to a night under the stars with a blanket or lounger which can be hired as part of any ticket package. Premium tickets to the Prime Video Lounge, provided by our good friends at Amazon include reserved seating on a comfy bean bag, service straight to you and a glass of wine. Tickets start at $14 and are on sale now via: openaircinemas.com.au

November 21, 2018

The Art of Christmas Returns to the East End

The Art of Christmas Returns to the East End Following the success of the inaugural trail throughout the Adelaide Riverbank in 2017, The Art of Christmasreturns to the East End in 2018 to celebrate the festive season as well as the creativity of the Adelaide Arts sector. Eight South Australian artists will design and create custom Christmas trees that reflect their interpretation of the meaning of Christmas. Inspired by similar creative trails in Europe and the US, the Art of Christmas program has returned to showcase the work of local artists and encourage people to explore the excitement of Lot Fourteen. Located amongst the cultural treasures of North Terrace, nestled against the Adelaide Botanic Garden and a stone’s throw from some of the best restaurants, bars and shopping in the city, Lot Fourteen is one of the most exciting urban redevelopments in the world. Something is always happening at Lot Fourteen, with a curated range of programs to suit anyone and everyone. Whether day or night, there’s events and activities inviting people to come and discover this new destination. More than 30,000 people have already visited Lot Fourteen to attend public events, festivals, pop-ups, and programs. So, Lot Fourteen is the perfect location to showcase this array of innovative and extraordinary artists. The 2017 Art of Christmas program included impressive works and big names and this year’s trail will be no different, with artists such as Seb Humphries, Laura Wills and Anna Dowling putting paint (or other artistic surprises) to festive canvases. A selection of locations within Lot Fourteen have been selected to showcase the artworks to workers on site, local visitors, residents, and tourists. Once you’ve completed the trail why not spend the rest of the day exploring the vibrant East End? Adelaide’s premier retail and hospitality precinct is bustling with shops to peruse, things to experience and new flavours to taste. The Art of Christmas will be on show from Friday 7 December 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019. For more information on the trail or to download your very own map head to theartofchristmas.com.au

November 18, 2018

Your Guide to Bowerbird

BOWERBIRD IS ON NEXT FRIDAY Visitors to Bowerbird Design Market next week get the chance to seek, explore, find and collect gifts for Christmas! They can also try their hand at a range of creative workshops including activities for small folk, enjoy artisan food and beverages, a Friday night DJ and artistic collaborations. In keeping with the creative energy that will be generated by the 200+ local and interstate designers and makers, the organisers of Bowerbird have scheduled a collection of workshops to inspire and educate visitors. Highlights across the weekend include an indoor plant making session, an interactive gin flight masterclass, the chance to create lino-cut Christmas-themed gift tags, and a pickling class. Plus Cirkidz will be there, conducting half hour circus skills classes for $5. These ticketed events are complemented by free and creative activities for children with Christmas decorations as the theme combining natural materials and wool on the Saturday and air-drying clay on the Sunday. On Friday night join plant guru Emma Sadie Thompson in her Kokedama (aka moss ball) class, Prohibition Liquor Co will present an interactive gin flight masterclass, participants will learn the art of pickling with Pickle in the Middle or a leather goods class thanks to Beccy Bromilow is sure to be popular. On Saturday, Bowerbird goers can dabble in a watercolour workshop by Claire Richards, try tea brewing with certified tea blender Brewed By Belinda or join experienced clay artist Alison Smiles for Nature In Clay. And on Sunday there’ll be lino-cut Christmas-themed gift tags to make under specialist printmaker Lucy Timbrell, while a macrame plant hanger workshop with Knot Modern will delight. Bowerbird kicks off again for three days from 4pm Friday, 23 November and is the perfect after work venue, promising an eclectic mix of Friday night entertainment. There’s an interactive installation Fleece, where artist Deb Prior invites everyone to contribute a thread or yarn to her ongoing knitting performance, while DJ Mel Lake, Chaffey Bros Wine Co’s interactive wine tastings and a mobile gin and tonic cart will round out the entertainment. It’s the perfect weekend to soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the spectacular food and drink on offer and of course – shop! What’s On Bowerbird Design Market www.bowerbird.net.au Friday 23 Nov, 4pm – 9pm Music, workshops and tastings Saturday 24 + Sunday 25 Nov, 10am – 5pm Workshops, demonstrations and free kids’ activities Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showground Entry is $5, children 12 and under FREE ATM Facilities inside the venue. (Most stalls have EFTPOS) Park at the Adelaide Showground or catch the tram or train, stopping at Goodwood. #bowerbirddesignmarket

November 16, 2018

What’s On: A Season of Magic and Joy in the City of Adelaide

A Season of Magic and Joy The home of Rundle Mall, Adelaide Central Market, the Giant Santa, the Christmas tree and so much more! The weeks leading up to Christmas have always seen a thrilling build-up of anticipation as Adelaide gets decked out for the season and families near and far gather to experience a host of magical community events in the city. From when the ‘Magic Cave’ was established in 1896, to the staging of the very first Christmas Pageant in 1933 and the first Lighting of the Christmas Tree event 18 years ago, the festive season in the City of Adelaide has been synonymous with community celebrations where you can reflect fondly on good times past and make new memories. This Christmas is no exception. With a packed calendar of festive action that kicks off on 10 November with the brilliant Credit Union Christmas Pageant and will culminate in the annual New Year’s Eve spectacular on Adelaide’s Riverbank, there’s simply no better place to wrap yourself and your loved ones in the spirit of the season than in the city itself. To ensure you don’t miss a festive trick, we’ve collected all the crucial info you need to make the most of what’s on offer in the city this Christmas 2018. There’s no place better to experience the magic and joy of the season with friends and family than in the City of Adelaide. As always, there is a huge calendar of events, decorations and festive fun happening throughout November and December including Rundle Mall Christmas Windows and retailer activations, the QBE Carols by Candlelight, the Giant Santa at the Adelaide Central Market and lots more! Lighting of the Christmas Tree 1 December, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga This year the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga will take place on Saturday 1 December (5pm – 9pm), making it easier for even more people to come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening of free entertainment hosted by Adelady’s own Lauren and Hayley. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • When: 5pm – 9pm • The Big Switch: The actual Lighting of the Christmas Tree will be at 8.30pm on 1 December. Pushing the giant red button this year will be the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, joined by a lucky family nominated by the South Australian International Day of People with Disability Committee. The lights will turn on nightly from 8.30pm. • Music: Open-air Christmas Music and Carols start from 5pm with the City of Adelaide Concert Band and members from Adelaide’s leading Gospel Choir, the Gospo Collective. • Elfy Entertainment: Watch out for Elfspin! See these cheeky Christmas circus elves test-ride unicycles, spin hula hoops and juggle clubs, toys and more. • Kid Stuff: Free activities include face painting, giant games, the Imagination Playground and roving performers like Bubbles the Elf and two magical dancing Christmas Puddings! • Food: Select from a smorgasbord of food trucks or enjoy a pre-event meal in the nearby Market Precinct. This is an alcohol-free event. Lighting of the Christmas Tree Facebook Event @gospocollective @_adelady #ChristmasADL #GospoCollective Eighty-Eight O’Connell Twilight Christmas Market 8 December, 88 O’Connell St, North Adelaide The annual Tynte Street Christmas Market is joining forces with the bespoke Handmade in Adelaide market for one big family-friendly fair featuring 60+stalls! Free kids’ entertainment, fantastic food and you can even take home a real Christmas Tree. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • When: 4pm-9pm • Details: 60+ stalls, free kids entertainment, food and festive fun plus take home a real Christmas Tree! 88OC Twilight Markets Facebook Event @handmadeinadelaide @CityofAdelaideCommunityCentres #ChristmasADL Christmas Lights, Festive Nights 15-23 December, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Free to enter and open daily (4pm – 9pm*) from 15-23 December, ‘Christmas Lights, Christmas Nights’ will see Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga transformed into a festive playground bursting with colour, live music, food trucks, Christmas movie screenings and a sleigh-load of merry-making activities. *till 10pm on 21 & 22 December PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Sleigh Snaps: The show-stopper will be the life-sized Santa Sleigh and Rudolph the Reindeer display made with over 130,000 LEGO® bricks. Created by local LEGO® enthusiasts from Southern Bricks Lego User Group Inc, this highlight cannot be missed. For the ultimate merry memory, slip into Santa’s Sleigh from 4pm each day and get a pro-photo taken or snap a ‘selfie’ with Rudolph and the Santa Sleigh taken against the spectacular backdrop of the Christmas Tree. • Catch the Lights: Arrive before 8.30pm to see the Christmas Tree light up nightly! • Merry Movies: BYO picnic blanket to watch a Christmas classic with Home Alone screening on Friday 21 December and Lego Movie 1 on Saturday 22 December. • Night Music: Including carols, a Christmas DJ and acoustic tunes. • Stage Antics: Catch magicians and a range of family shows. • Games Galore: Enjoy free daily activities: roving Christmas entertainers, Virtual Reality games, side-show games, the Imagination Playground and LEGO® bricks free-play area. • Festive Food: For an afternoon snack or evening meal, stop by one of the many food trucks. Christmas Lights, Festive Nights Facebook Event @CityofAdelaide #ChristmasADL Christmas Highlights Hitlist 10 November – 13 December GIANT FATHER CHRISTMAS Adelaide Central Market, Grote Street side 17 & 24 November and 1, 8 & 15 December LEIGH STREET CHRISTMAS MARKETS 1pm – 4pm, Leigh Street 1 December LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE 5pm – 9pm, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga 6 December CAROLS IN THE SQUARE From 6.30pm, Whitmore Square / Iparrityi 8 December 88OC TWILIGHT MARKETS 4pm – 8pm, 88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide 8 & 22 December EBENEZER NIGHT MARKETS 5.30pm – 10.30pm, Ebenezer Place 9 December LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS GALA CONCERT 2pm – 4pm, Adelaide Town Hall 15 December QBE INSURANCE CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 2pm – 10.15pm, Elder Park 15–23 December CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, FESTIVE NIGHTS From 4pm, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga 16 December MOVIE UNDER THE STARS 88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide 31 December ADELAIDE NEW YEAR’S EVE 6pm-1am, Elder Park City of Adelaide

November 12, 2018

NPSP has Christmas all Wrapped Up

NPSP has Christmas all Wrapped Up! The much-loved Norwood Christmas Pageant returns on Saturday 24 November amid a variety of free Christmas events, activities and attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy. “Christmas in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is always magical and the events hosted by the Council will ensure it’s a great time for everyone,” said Lisa Mara, General Manager, Governance and Community Affairs. “The Norwood Christmas Pageant is by far our most popular event and is the perfect launch for more than one month of special events and Christmas activities.” Ms Mara said that following its great success in 2017, the Movie on the Oval will return this year with a screening of Saving Santa on Norwood Oval. “During what is a very busy season, this is a great opportunity for families and friends to share in a relaxing evening under the stars.” A popular feature on the City’s Festive calendar, Twilight Carols will also return to Linde Reserve, Stepney on Friday 7 December, featuring seven piece swing band Lucky Seven, and a cappella group 60 Four who will treat the audience to a trip back to the swinging 60s. Osmond Terrace will again be transformed into an outdoor gallery of wooden Christmas Trees for the Festive Gallery on Osmond. Children from 16 local schools will be decorating 62 six-foot tall wooden Christmas trees to be displayed on the Osmond Terrace median strip from 20 November 2018 until 2 January 2019. “The trees have been a popular destination and it’s been great to see even more schools embrace and participate in this great initiative in 2018,” said Ms Mara. Christmas lights are always an attraction and the Council will again install three six-metre tall Christmas Trees in the median strip on The Parade, in front of the Norwood Town Hall with some new illuminated lighting. Residents of Ninth Avenue (from Royston Park to St Peters) also install an impressive display of lights and decorations over the festive period. “We know that Christmas can be difficult for many families, so the Council is again collecting books as part of Give the Gift of Reading and we encourage all residents to participate by donating a book for someone in need.” Books can be donated at the Norwood Town Hall and Council libraries, as well as donating non- perishable food to the Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul on The Parade, Norwood. What’s On Norwood Christmas Pageant 10.00am – 11.00am, Saturday 24 November 2018 The Parade, Norwood Festive Gallery on Osmond On display 20 November 2018 – 2 January 2019 Osmond Terrace, Norwood Twilight Carols 5.00pm – 9.00pm, Friday 7 December 2018 Linde Reserve, Nelson Street, Stepney Give the Gift of Reading Until 21 December 2018 Donate a book at the Norwood Town Hall or any of the Council’s libraries. School Holiday Program Take-home Christmas Craft | Monday 17 – Saturday 22 December 2018 at Norwood, Payneham and St Peters Libraries Christmas Bauble Workshop | Tuesday 18 December 10.30am – 11.30am at St Peters Library (for ages 7-12 years) Christmas Movie Afternoon | Thursday 20 December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Payneham Library Christmas Crafternoon Drop-in | Wednesday 19 December, 12noon – 3.00pm at Payneham Library Christmas Gift Wrapping supported by Salvos Monday 17 to Monday 24 December, 11.00am – 3.00pm daily Norwood Place, The Parade, Norwood. Gold coin donation. NPSP Christmas Lights Map Add your colourful Christmas lights and displays to the NPSP map or follow the trail on foot, by bicycle, or in the car. For more information visit npsp.sa.gov.au

November 8, 2018

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