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Visit the Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. This beautiful Christmas tree towers over Victoria Square each year and lights up nightly until the end of the festive season as part of the City of Adelaide’s Christmas Festival. Going to see the giant Christmas tree is the city is a fabulous outing with the kids and it’s also completely FREE to visit. You can take a picnic or grab some food from the Adelaide Central Market or Gouger Street and admire the lights while sitting in Victoria Square. The tree features a light display which runs for approximately 15…

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The Pet Show is coming to Adelaide on 18 & 19 May 2024 The Pet Show is the first national show celebrating all of the pets in your life. There will be education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. With a range of celebrity vets, education and entertainment there is something for everyone at The Pet Show. To easily navigate around The Pet Show, there are dedicated towns. Choose to follow the roads and wander the entire event, participate in the Pet Pack Treasure Hunt, or utilise the directional signage to head directly…

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Exploring Musical Instruments and Early ChildhoodThe initiation of a child into the world of musical instruments is much like opening a door to a realm where every note resonates with possibilities and every melody tells a unique story. The essence of exploring different instruments in early childhood doesn’t solely rest in the creation of music but extends into the cascade of developmental milestones achieved during this exploration.Consider the piano, a classic instrument embedded with an elegant array of keys, each holding its own pitch and personality. Introducing a child to a piano means embarking on a journey that combines coordination,…

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Book Review of Friends in Wonderland Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Friends in Wonderland  Written and Illustrated by Loucia Isaac Seropian Ages 7+ | 24 Pages Publisher: Self-Published (2023) | ISBN-13: 9789939045665 What to Expect: Farming, food, bullying, empathy, friendship Embodying lessons about friendship and harmony as well as nutrition and health, Friends in Wonderland is instructive on several levels, with facts about the history of cucumber cultivation sitting side-by-side with moral lessons about bullying and friendship. In Wonderland, the cucumbers are determined to have a happy, healthy, productive day. However, from the very first moment…

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Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for local residents to enjoy, heralding the start of the festive season. Community Christmas pageants are a great way to support local businesses, organisations, schools and clubs as they entertain the crowds with floats, street walkers, animals and much more!  Kids can feel the excitement of Christmas as they watch the colourful floats pass by, eagerly waiting for a glimpse of Father Christmas! More pageants will be added as dates and times are confirmed. Find your local Christmas Pageant below:     If you know of a Christmas pageant not on…

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Book Review of I Love Everything About MeSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Fatima Scipio Illustrated by Paige Mason Ages 3+ | 40 Pages Publisher: Entangled: Little Lark (2023) | ISBN-13: 978-1-64937-438-7 What to Expect: Love, adventure, curiosity, identity, and diversity. There are so many things to love about being you! You can love what you look like, like your hair, your eyes, or the colors you wear. You can love the things you do, from singing and making music to hobbies like stargazing, bike riding, or hiking. You can love how you feel…

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Relaxed, Sensory-Friendly Evening at the South Australian Museum A sensory-friendly evening for visitors of all ages, their families, friends and support workers. Visitors with sensory or accessibility needs such as autism can enjoy a quieter, less crowded visit to the Museum after hours. This is a chance to see all of the permanent galleries, and maybe discover something you’ve never noticed before.  While everyone is always welcome at the Museum, sometimes the crowds and noise make visits harder for neurodivergent visitors and those living with a disability. Some of the screens, lights and sounds around the Museum will be altered…

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Book Review of The Majestic PigeonSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by William Hart Illustrated by Amara Venayas Rodriguez Ages 4+ | 32 Pages Publisher: Lawley Publishing (2023) | ISBN-13: 9781958302880 What to Expect: Inclusion, accessibility, kindness, zoos, and animals The Majestic Pigeon is a gently humorous picture book with an important message to share about recognizing, accommodating, and celebrating differences. Memo the Pigeon is excited to present… the Majestic Pigeon experience! When visitors come to the zoo, they expect to be wowed by the beautiful lions, elegant giraffes, and intelligent elephants. What they don’t…

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Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day 2023 Go along for walking tours, displays and events for children to learn more about the amazing natural ecology of this important coastal dune ecosystem. A group of people concerned for the future of the Tennyson Dunes formed the Tennyson Dunes Group in 1995 as a volunteer coastcare organisation. The group meets regularly in an effort to protect the Tennyson Dunes by restoring native habitats and minimising threats against them. They promote community education through tours and presentations. Held on the last Sunday of the October school holidays, the Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open…

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