Top Things to Do in Adelaide - May 2018
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Highlights of What's On in Adelaide in May
May is the month for South Australia's History Festival, with more than 600 events being held around South Australia. Fortunately you don't have to be a history buff, with special events for motor enthusiasts, food and wine lovers, and even a nocturnal walk in the parklands to see our wildlife. See our
pick of the best events here .
You don't need a special reason to escape the city to the rolling hills south of Adelaide - there are some fantastic holiday destinations around Normanville and Second Valley. The
Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival is a carefully curated blend of history, art and culture, and runs throughout May. It's full of fun things to do for all ages, and the weather is perfect to visit Yankalilla now.
Mother's Day is on May 13 this year, and it's not too late to choose
a special place for lunch with her. If you do find that your choice is booked out, here are some great
last minute ideas to celebrate Mother's Day with your mum.
What's On in Adelaide - Free Things to Do in May
The fine and cool weather has been perfect for things to do outdoors - the right timing for
National Play Outside Day . I will be going to the
Scott Creek Conservation Park Open Day that weekend, and kids will love it too. They will be thrilled to meet some of the cute critters from
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary at the park, and the free guided walks are educational. Don't miss a visit to the
Almanda Silver Mine and
Mackereth Cottage , just a few minutes walk away.
If you're quick you can catch the
Eclecticism Exhibition at Hughes Gallery, or discover the
Secrets of Wedge Island: A Forgotten History at the Maritime Museum. Meanwhile the former asylum
Z Ward at Glenside Hospital will host a special
Medical Memorabilia Display for just one day at a free Open Day. Don't get left behind if you want to avoid the shock therapy treatment!
Repair cafes are a new idea in Adelaide, one of the free things to do in May. There's a choice of
Adelaide Repair Cafe , with
Unley Repair Cafe open for business the following weekend. Bring along your broken goodies - toys, old radios, or maybe an old bike, and let the volunteers help you give them a new lease of life.
The Gilles Street markets in Adelaide have now moved to the Adelaide Showgrounds, becoming the
Gilles at the Grounds Market . It's really handy because you can double up on your visit to the
Adelaide Showgrounds Farmers Market , with both conveniently co-located.
Not Free, but Fun Things to Do in Adelaide
Do you have a thing for vintage and retro cameras and accessories? The
Adelaide Photographic Market is only held once a year, check out the bargains on May 6. On the same day people will be feasting Japanese at the
Kodomo No Hi Festival,
picking Pink Ladies , or attending the
Family Parks Members Rally in the
Flinders Ranges .
Meanwhile the National Trust is holding an
Open Day at Beaumont House , the popular
Age of Elegance Exhibition continues at Ayers House Museum, and at Z Ward you can hear
true tales of Murder and Madness .
Other fun things to do in May are tours of the
Wheal Watkins Silver Mine and the
Torrens Island Quarantine Station , or escape the city for
Birdwood Farm Day for a day of activities for kids.
Other Exciting Things to See and Do in Adelaide
Food and wine lovers are in for a treat with some new reviews this month. Check out
Spats Cafe - Adelaide's first dessert lounge, spice your lifer aith authentic Malaysian food at
PappaRich in Adelaide , or try
Ocean St Bakehouse or the
Olive Leaf Cafe in Victor Harbor.
Take a walk on Pirie Street to admire
its heritage buildings , or find
fun things to do in sunny Wallaroo.
Unfortunately you will find a pub with no beer in the
ghost town of Dawson , where the only sounds are the wind whistling through trees on the dusty streets, and the pigeons cooing inside the long abandoned buildings.
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