Something On Saturday started over 40 years ago as an alternative to taking kids to the football during the winter month... [more]
A visit to a playground must be one of childhood's greatest pleasures. Kids love to visit playgrounds in different areas... [more]
The SAHMRI building at the west end of North Terrace in Adelaide has certainly been the subject of discussion since it w... [more]
Early one morning, as I was rushing around in the Adelaide CBD, I came across a retired couple who were obviously touris... [more]
Take a stroll around this historic area with a museum, churches and old buildings to explore along an interpretive self-... [more]
Seniors finally have time to go out and see a movie. It makes a great outing both in rainy cold winter and in summer whe... [more]
Tucked in behind the historic Wesleyan Church on Township Road lies a small building in the backyard. This was once ... [more]
This is a unique small library based on one man's private collection. It is housed within the heritage Mortlock Library ... [more]
I know, this title sounds like a cup of coffee hanging in mid air. However this is not some new magic act in town, nor i... [more]
With digital cameras now available to all at a low cost, there is now a renewed interest in photography. Whether we are ... [more]
Marie Anita's Gluten Free Health Cafe is located in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast Highway. Having just arrived from t... [more]
There is some equipment for younger children - some swings and ride-on rockers suit little kids - but this... [more]
Kapunda Swap Meet has grown over the years and is now one of the State's biggest swaps. Here you will find all sorts of ... [more]
Meat lovers and vegetarians alike will find plenty to be pleased about at this authentic Afghani food restaurant, The Gh... [more]
There are quite a few markets in and around Gawler. The name here is a misnomer as this one, held on a weekday, is not a... [more]
Monica's Dine-In is an Italian cuisine restaurant in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. It is a casual relaxed restaurant... [more]
What do almost two dozen or more struggling young artists do when they are needing to be a part of the community? This g... [more]
A new suburb brings new playgrounds, and this new one in the suburb of Munno Para in Adelaide's north is a winner for ad... [more]
A new dessert cafe has opened in Gawler. Just Desserts Cafe is on the main street of Gawler towards the eastern end. It ... [more]
This now annual event is back for a bumper sixth year. The International Coffee Expo brings people from all over the Asi... [more]
The Adelaide Fringe Festival's Visual Arts program seems to get bigger and better every year. In this year's paper progr... [more]
This weekend the Adelaide Fringe Festival begins and it is bigger and better than ever. Perhaps it has even got a little... [more]
Fleurieu Fringe has a fantastic program of entertainment every Friday and Saturday evenings over the festival Fringe wee... [more]
Salisbury Secret Garden is no secret anymore. Over 10,000 people attended the new Fringe venue in the northern subur... [more]
Saturday 4th February
Murray Bridge Annual Rowing Regatta
Venue- Sturt Reserve.
A great day out sitting by the river ... [more]
What a little gem I have discovered hidden away in suburbia in Adelaide's north. I had never heard of his café which ope... [more]
Tucked away in Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, and not far from the city centre, is this new museum and tourist attrac... [more]
Pepper Street Gallery in Magill at the top of Magill Road will soon be closing for a short time for renovations. But bef... [more]
It's on again this year and every summer the Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures exhibition gets bigger and better. The da... [more]
It's almost the end of the holidays but the end of summer fun is nowhere in sight. Last year a reader commented to me th... [more]
Adelaide Botanic Garden is hosting a variety of school holiday activities for children ages 5-12 years for two weeks in ... [more]
This month, I have focused my city escapes suggestions on country locales near the sea, the river and the Adelaide hills... [more]
Once again one of Australia's longest running antique fair events will be on over the Australia Day long weekend. It see... [more]
Gawler Psychic Fair run a number of events over the year. This is a special Christmas market with stallholders bringing ... [more]
It has been around two and half years in the making with millions spent on this brand new fitness and leisure centre at ... [more]
The marina in Cairns is where the small mini cruise stay aboard Barrier Reef boats leave from, as well as the numerous d... [more]
Pepper Street Arts Centre at the top of Magill Road has released their new range of arts and craft classes. The workshop... [more]
Here is this month's round-up of events in the country or outer Adelaide area. November is a perfect time to be outdoors... [more]
The majority of dining options in the northern suburbs of Adelaide tends to fall into the categories of diner chains and... [more]
The Jam Factory Craft and Design is a not for profit organisation with a fine reputation in Adelaide as one of Australi... [more]
What better way to celebrate Summer than an outing to the Semaphore Street Fair. This event is held annually and is alwa... [more]
The Every Generation Festival is now underway until the end of October.
This festival is inspired by older persons i... [more]
Rotary Swap Meet at Regency Park will be held on Sunday 20th November from 8am to around noon.
Swap Meets are... [more]
Kapunda Mega Garage Sales Day is on Saturday November 5th 2016 from 8am - 4pm.
This annual event brings hundreds... [more]
While the sun is shining on Saturday, get the kids out to enjoy the last days on the holidays at the this fun family day... [more]
There's a fresh vibrant new market, and 29 October is the launch. Go along to help make it a success. The market has ov... [more]
A new market for Adelaide is set to rock the socks off their Adelaide city competition. Located at the Arkaba Village ca... [more]
Over three days the Whole Life Expo will feature a huge array of all things new age and alternative living. featuring in... [more]
Take your baby out for a day of fresh air and happy times. The Western Adelaide Branch of the Australian Breastfeeding A... [more]
Beachfront Twilight Markets dates for the coming summer are;
Friday 9 December 2016
Friday 13 January 2017
Friday 10 ... [more]
This family walk is to remember and to show an awareness of domestic violence. It is being run by a new charity called w... [more]
Here is the best of what's on out in the country and under 2 hours drive from Adelaide. These country events are for the... [more]
Pepper Street Arts Centre at the top of Magill Road has regular exhibitions. I recently visited the current selection of... [more]
The build up to the silly season is an exciting time for kids. It's a time of school concerts, making greeting cards, an... [more]
Sunday 20 th of November is the day for a very special event in the southern suburbs. The annual pageant will be buzzin... [more]
Kapunda is nestled on the edge of the Barossa Valley. There will be two gardens open over the next couple of weekends.
... [more]
Now bigger than ever, this once small local garden festival has grown to include other nearby towns. It is now a major e... [more]
The October weekend is a perfect time to get away for a break. It is usually our last chance to do so before the hectic ... [more]
Finally the spring weather is here and what better way to celebrate than with a visit to an inner suburban community gar... [more]
Smokin' Heights Iris Garden is located on the outskirts of Kapunda on the Clare Road which runs between Kapunda and Tarl... [more]
After about four years break from playing a bingo game, I decided to join some mates who are regular players. I had play... [more]
Bicycles for Humanity (B4H) Adelaide will be holding a special bike donation day. Do you have an old mountain bike in th... [more]
After a long cold and very wet winter, Spring is finally here. You don't need much money to go out and enjoy a fun famil... [more]
This fun family day out in the sweet little Adelaide hills town of Gumeracha is on again this year. It grows bigger and ... [more]
With delightful Spring weather on its way, there is an abundance of exciting city escapes waiting for you to enjoy this ... [more]
Did the SALA art exhibits whiz by during August and you missed them? You can still see some great art in the Barossa Val... [more]
There is so much happening for Adelaide children in film this October School holidays. There are some fun new release mo... [more]
Harvest of India is located on Carlton Road, a short distance from the main street of Murray Street in the centre of Gaw... [more]
It was a cold wet wintry night and we needed some winter warming. There is only so long you can sit home for over a long... [more]
There is no better way to spend a leisurely weekend or even a midweek day trip to the Barossa, to view some of the best ... [more]