Outdoor Ice Skating at Winterfest is Fun for Kids
While we haven't seen much rain yet, it's going to be easy to beat the winter blues with a load of fun things to do in Adelaide and the suburbs during July. Port Adelaide is becoming an unlikely winter wonderworld with an outdoor ice skating rink for
Winterfest at Hart's Mill. And for those of us who can't skate, there will be flavoursome food and wine and free live entertainment to coax us to visit.
The
Umbrella Winter City Sounds music festival kicks off in July too, with events showcasing a variety of musical genres at some pretty iconic locations.
Dark Matter at
Z Ward Asylum features live acts, video projections, visual exhibitions, cell installations, DJ's, booze, wine and soup, while legendary UK indie band The Wedding Present are at
The Jade, or find one of several free things to do for the Umbrella festival.
For something quite different, join surreal artist Andrew Baines on a
Walk for Peace and another of his wacky photo shoots. It takes place at Henley Beach on July 23, with a walk to Grange jetty and back.
Enjoy Delicious Cheeses From Adelaide Central Market at Cheeseaholics Festival
Free guided walks are a popular thing at this time of year, and this month you can take
one in Belair National Park and
another in the Adelaide parklands.
Indoor markets under cover are just the thing in winter - check out the latest
twilight market at
Market Shed on Holland, or satisfy your cheese fetish at
Cheeseaholics Festival on July 23 in Adelaide's
trendiest markets at Plant 4 in Bowden.
Join the Crowd at Plant 4 Markets Bowden
Otherwise head to Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills for the indoor
Red Robin Market. Mount Barker is also home to the
South Coast Wine Train, a chance to go tasting in real style.
The school holidays are back again and from July 10-20 Playford Council has come to the rescue with
free school holiday activities while the Salisbury
school holiday program only costs $5. There are free
school holiday activities at Adelaide Central Market too - very handy if you're shopping there.
The French love their (free)
Bastille Day celebrations, while here in Adelaide we prefer to quietly enjoy our achievements at the new free
Centre of Democracy on North Terrace.
Who Can Resist A Cute Bunny Rabbit?
There's competition for Port Adelaide's
Winterfest down at the Bay, which has created their own
Winter Wonderland with an ice skating rink on the beachfront. Or you can compromise with
Wonderful Winter at Henley Square Pavilion. It's all great fun for kids during the school holidays.
Up at Gawler find your way with words at the
Adelaide Plains Festival of Words at the end of the month, get cuddly with a bunny at a
free rabbit show, or check out these
eco friendly events in Adelaide.
Escape the City: A Century Old General Store in Georgetown
The best time to visit the Flinders Ranges and mid North of South Australia is during the cool weather, and our writers have been doing just that. It's two years since I looked at
Peterborough attractions and the town is a lot more active now. Writer Steve Hudson recently followed the
Peterborough Heritage Walk and checks out some
off the rails accommodation in Peterborough.
In 2015 I suggested that Terowie is one of the
ghost towns of Australia, and Steve's
recent look at Terowie seems to confirm my impression. Nearby Hallett doesn't qualify yet as a ghost town, but I enjoyed following the story of
Hallett's historical walk - these old communities have so much character.
Peterborough Railway Hotel - A Grand Heritage Building
Back in Adelaide check out
the Spud Shop for a hearty winter warming meal, or kick back at
Kik Coffee in Light Square while you discover how to
get the most out of Weekend Notes.
