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Drop in Craft session will be set up between 10am and 2pm.
Gold coin donation.
Recommended for 3 years+.
Children must be supervised.
The annual Meadows Easter Fair is a four day easter weekend event perfect for the whole family featuring foodies, crafts, artisans, plants, secondhand goods and entertainment.
Enjoy over 100 stalls including crafts, artisans products, beverages, food, produce and loads more.
Petting Zoo and Food Trucks
Dog friendly
Drop in Craft session will be set up between 10am and 2pm.
Gold coin donation.
Recommended for 3 years+.
Children must be supervised.
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Birdwood Primary School proudly brings you our annual Farm Day for 2025!
Farm Day will once again be held in the grounds of our friends the National Motor Museum, Birdwood - and as always, promises to have something for everyone!
Showcasing the farming lifestyle over the years, there will be a range of working demonstrations such as sheep shearing, whip cracking, log chopping and blacksmithing, as well as petting zoos, highland cattle and other farm favourites!
Let's not forget amusements and rides, face painting and other activities to put smiles on the faces of the young and young at heart.
Birdwood Primary School will be hosting a variety of their own retail stalls, including our ever popular garden, sweet treats and port and wine stalls. There will also be plenty of hot coffee, food and drinks to keep your bellies full, so you can stay and play the whole day.
Our favourite Farm Day Trail Bags will return once again, which will be available for purchase from the Information Stall - a great way to explore the event and see everything that's on offer for the day!
And let's not forget, each ticket also provides FREE entry into the National Motor Museum!
This is Birdwood Primary School's major fundraiser for the year, and we would love to see you there, helping support our local community and school while having fun doing it!
Adults $20 and Children U13 FREE
Tickets go on sale April 6th
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Mount Torrens & Districts Community Association invite you to
join us in Mount Torrens every weekend throughout May for a special double celebration — South Australia’s History Festival and the launch of our brand new Walking App!
Visit our exhibition, “Tracks of Change: From Trains to Treadlies,” celebrating the old Balhannah - Mount Pleasant railway to the almost completed Amy Gillett Bikeway extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.
Did you know Mount Torrens is the only State Heritage Town in the Adelaide Hills Council?
This is your chance to explore its rich stories like never before through a digital, interactive, self-guided walking tour. There’s even a special kids’ version with a fun quiz! It’s history brought to life — right in the palm of your hand.
Step into the past. Walk into the future.
Where: The Coach House, 17 Townsend Street, Mount Torrens
When: Every weekend in May, 11am – 3pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
More information as it comes to hand
Bunny Hops & Market Stops – Easter Market at AL RU Farm
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Market on Sunday, 13th April 2025, from 9 AM to 2:30 PM at the beautiful AL RU Farm! This all-ages event offers something for everyone:
Easter Egg Hunt & Raffle – A special treat for everyone!
Handmade & Local Products – Discover unique market stalls.
Petting Zoo & Garden Exploration – Enjoy family-friendly farm fun.
Food Trucks, Bar & Sweets – Delicious food and drinks available.
Kids under 12 enter FREE | $5 Entry for adults
Gold coin donation to participate in easter egg hunt
Come and celebrate Easter with us at AL RU Farm!
As part of Gather Round we are running a skills clinic, Long Kick and Ball in the Barrel competitions, and will have a hand ball target set up, along with footys, stickers, beanies etc for sale. Hope to see you at Talunga Park Mt Pleasant from 8am on Saturday in conjunction with the Mt Pleasant Farmers Market.
Final call to fill the last remaining spots!
Equine Wisdom Youth Camp
This summer holiday youth horse retreat is for young people who would love to spend time learning about horses and having fun interacting with them on the ground (this is not a riding camp).
There is no need to have your own horse as this camp works with the Equine Wisdom for Wellbeing herd, who are all experienced therapy horses.
The program includes:
* Learning about the nature of horses and the wisdom they have to offer us and our wellbeing
* Developing new skills in handling and caring for horses including leading and grooming
* Having fun with horses through activities on the ground that build leadership, communication, confidence and capacity including our obstacle course.
Participants camp overnight and contribute to meal preparation for the group. All food is included.
Groups are small 8 participants max
Venue is Wisdom for Wellbeing at Kersbrook in the Adelaide Hills
For more information or to book a place contact Bridget on:
0401 120 592
Admin@wisdomwellbeing.com.au
Final call to fill the last remaining spots!
Equine Wisdom Youth Camp
This summer holiday youth horse retreat is for young people who would love to spend time learning about horses and having fun interacting with them on the ground (this is not a riding camp).
There is no need to have your own horse as this camp works with the Equine Wisdom for Wellbeing herd, who are all experienced therapy horses.
The program includes:
* Learning about the nature of horses and the wisdom they have to offer us and our wellbeing
* Developing new skills in handling and caring for horses including leading and grooming
* Having fun with horses through activities on the ground that build leadership, communication, confidence and capacity including our obstacle course.
Participants camp overnight and contribute to meal preparation for the group. All food is included.
Groups are small 8 participants max
Venue is Wisdom for Wellbeing at Kersbrook in the Adelaide Hills
For more information or to book a place contact Bridget on:
0401 120 592
Admin@wisdomwellbeing.com.au
Come along to our annual Christmas Twilight Market. Along with our farmers market, there will be beautiful artisan stalls, face painting, live music, food & drinks, a kids Christmas trail and a special visit from Santa.
FREE event (donation at the gate appreciated)
Lots of parking
Create your own bath bombs to enjoy or use for Christmas gifts.
Suitable for children aged 5-18 years.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child. Cost: $3
Parents/carers, please remain in the library with your child during the session - the program is even better if grow ups join in!
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need to discuss other aspects of this program.
Please do not attend if unwell. If you cannot attend, please cancel your booking by clicking on the link in your confirmation email or contacting the library.
Please contact library staff to be added to the waitlist.
Session will be cancelled if the fire danger rating is Catastrophic.
A weekly program involving songs, stories, movement and play for children aged 0-5 years and their grownups.
Come along and connect with other families while the kids learn and have fun.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents/ caregivers).
STEAM Club is a program for kids who love all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths! Join in the fun playing, creating, thinking, predicting and making at the Library.
Cost free, suitable for children aged 5+.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child. Please cancel your booking if you cannot attend. Contact library staff to be added to the waitlist. Please choose to attend one session at either Lyndoch or Nuriootpa, rather than both.
Parents/carers, please remain in the library with your child during the session - the program is even better if grow ups join in!
Term 4 dates:
Week 3, Tuesday 29 October - Watercolour painting
Week 7, Tuesday 26 November - Lego
Week 9, Tuesday 10 December - Electric playdough
Session will be cancelled if the fire danger rating is Catastrophic.
Father Christmas
Face Painting
Inflatable obstacle Course
Bouncy Castle
Farm Animals
Circus Elements
Food and Drinks
Market Stalls
Raffle
Breakfast ‘sanga’ with eggs, bacon, sausages and onion in bread.
Fresh Scones with Jam and Cream and Coffee or Tea.
Op Shop Clearance Sale
Stalls forr Bric-a-Brac.
Produce
Plants
Cakes and Biscuits
Gifts
Mini Auction from 11-11.30am, which will include various items an trailer loads of wood.
Face painting
Kids Trail Bag
Craft and Balloons
Funds raised with go toward the building of a new Sunday School.. If you would like to donate any goods, please call Amy Loechel on 0416 222 591.
Weekly stories, songs and play-based activities for children aged 0 - 5 years and their grown-ups
Wednesdays, 10am, Mount Pleasant Library
Nestled between the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills, the picturesque town of Mt. Pleasant will once again host the annual S.A. Spring Garden Festival, happening on Saturday the 21st of September 2024.
The festival features a full program that includes very special guest speaker Hannah Moloney, a large variety of plant and garden stalls, garden themed workshops, talks, activities and free Nature Craft activities for the kids. There will also be lots of delicious food and beverages, including gluten free and vegan options.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market is again partnering with the S.A. Spring Garden Festival with extended trading hours, so you’ll be able to enjoy both the Festival and the Farmers Market experience in one location.
Mt. Pleasant is a beautiful drive from every direction and in Spring, the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley are alive with blossoms and spectacular scenery!
Admission is $12 (+ booking fee) per adult if purchased online, $15 per adult if purchased at the gate, with children under 16 and under Free. Tickets available online and at the gate on the day.
Gates open at 8am and close at 3pm.
Online ticket: $12
Gate Entry: $15
Children 16 and under FREE
The 2024 SA Truck & Ute Show is coming on June 9th in Mannum.
The main street of Mannum is closed off once a year for this massive event and converted to a Trucking extravaganza. Trucks of all sizes, UTES and 4WD’s arrive in Mannum to “strut their stuff”. Many of the entrants come from over the border and numerous entry categories are available.
There are so many other activities on the day: stalls, produce, hot food, live bands, activities and entertainment for the children, a fabulous family day out.
Adults $10
Under 16 Free
$5 for Mannum Residents with ID on the day
Online Registrations and Payments are available for Trucks, Utes, 4WD's and Panel Vans on our website.
We are back on Mary Ann Reserve. Everyone is excited about this year's event.
Farm Day is excited to partner with the National Motor Museum again in 2024 and as always, promises to have something for to suit every member of the family!
There will be all the usual crowd favourites - freshly baked damper and Devonshire tea, petting zoos, and a host of animal exhibits.
Milking cows, sheep shearing and working dog demonstrations along with log chopping, blacksmithing, restored engines plenty of other attractions to showcase the farming lifestyle and how farming has evolved over time.
Camel rides, bouncy castles, face painting and other amusement rides will be sure to put smiles on everyone’s faces.
As Farm Day is the sole fundraiser for Birdwood Primary School, the school’s representation must not be overlooked. The school will host a variety of retail stalls including our ever-popular Gardening, Sweet Treats and Port and Wine stalls. The students themselves are working hard on creating their own retail spaces in each year level too.
This really is a group effort with the whole school community being involved on some level, putting our best offerings forward for the public to enjoy!
As always, plenty of hot coffee and food choices to keep you full so you can stay and play the whole day long.
Children can use their imaginations while they 'build a city' with foam blocks or enjoy some quiet time colouring in, or challenge each other to giant board games like chess, Connect 4 and Jenga in our Kids Zone.
The Main Stage and Arena areas will host some great entertainers with live music, whip cracking and performances by our very own students.
Not sure how you will see it all? Purchase a Farm Day Trail Bag from the Info Stall by the entrance and it will lead you through the event, collecting as you go, ensuring no corner is left undiscovered.
Have we mentioned that each ticket also provides FREE access to the National Motor Museum?
Tickets on sale February 18th, don’t miss out!
All tickets must be pre-purchased via Try Booking.
May sees us recognising #worldbeeday
We’ve joined in for the last few years and it’s such an awesome way to celebrate the importance of pollinators in our world.
Keep an eye on our social media or sign up for our weekly newsletter to be kept in the loop about all the things @mountpleasantfarmersmarketau
Mothers Day Artisan outdoor market!
Why not bring mum/grandma/Aunty out for a beautiful day outdoors!
Cafe - Animal park - horse climb - free picnic area - gift shop - toy factory
Get tickets on Humanitix - Bricks in the Hills hosted by Nairne School Preschool and Primary. Nairne Primary School, Saleyard Rd, Nairne SA 5252, Australia. Dates from Saturday 4th May to Sunday 5th May 2024.
Join us for a fantastic day of imagination and creativity at our Lego Creations social skills group! This session is perfect for kids who love to build and explore together. Grab a buddy and get ready to design something extraordinary with Lego!
Ages 5-12.
$55 per child (private paying & NDIS)
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited.
Join us for a fantastic day of imagination and creativity at our Lego Creations social skills group! This session is perfect for kids who love to build and explore together. Grab a buddy and get ready to design something extraordinary with Lego!
Ages 5-12.
$55 per child (private paying & NDIS)
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited.
We cannot thank you all enough for your support over the past 5 years. Throughout all the good times and the bad our incredible community, friends & family have been right there with us !!
Please join us for a fun filled day !!
- Live Music
- Food & Drink Specials
- Free Wine Tastings
- Lawn Games
- Face Painting for the kids
More details to come …
Come along and enjoy a family friendly school holiday event!
Learn about emergency service vehicles and how they work.
Play, climb, interact, and explore the trucks and vehicles.
Connect with amazing emergency workers and volunteers in our community.
PLUS
• Sensory tent available for those seeking a low-sensory space and sensory toys
• food trucks
• FREE glitter tattoos
• sandpit for free play – BYO toys and trucks
When: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Where: Mount Barker Showgrounds (access via Alexandrina Road)
Ticket price: $35 per child*
Join us for a Mermaid Party!
There will be musical games, balloon twisting, face glitter and more.
Ticket includes 1 hour of entertainment plus a voucher for a kids meal after the event. We recommend booking a table for lunch.
TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
*Plus $1 booking fee.
Come join us in the school holidays for a farm experience as we do our morning rounds! On the farm you’ll come across chooks, cows, calves, sheep, a dog, goats, a donkey, and alpacas. Along the way you’ll be spoiled as you take in the panoramic views, be cuddled by the donkey or hand feed the friendly cows.
A typical tour may include collecting chicken eggs, hand feed the alpacas and goats, pat the friendly cows and donkey and sit on the 4-wheeler motorbike. Following the 1.5 hr adventure, we finish off with a morning tea of freshly baked muffins, tea, coffee and unstructured play in the natural bush garden. An enjoyable morning of connecting with animals, mild exercise, lots of learning and fun and messy adventures for the kids!
Adults at children's prices - $16
Children (4yrs+) - $16
Children 3yrs & under - free
For more detailed info, visit: https://pleasantsense.com.au/guided-farm-tour
Due to the nature of being in a farm environment, parents/caregivers are responsible for duty of care and behaviour management of their children. Come prepared with hats, sunscreen and enclosed shoes.
Fun for all the family.
Come along and experience the best little rural show in South Australia!
Adults - $10
Children 7 to 15 - $5
Pensioners - $5
Welcome to the official event for the 2023 Hills Family Fun Fest. This fun event will take place on the 25th of November and involves a variety of stalls, foodies, music, games, activities for the kids + our evening outdoor cinema.
With kickoff from 2pm at Federation Park in the main street of Gumeracha and plenty to see and do, it’s definitely worth checking out.
For cinema lovers, our outdoor cinema kicks off at 8pm and will be a movie the whole family can enjoy. (Keep an eye on our Facebook page for tickets & details)
For further information or to get involved in this exciting new event. Contact us at thegroovyladybugco@gmail.com
See you there
*Follow ‘The Groovy LadyBug’ Facebook page to stay updated with future events:
https://www.facebook.com/HillsFamilyFunFest
A weekly program involving songs, stories, movement and play for children aged 0 - 5 and their grown-ups.
Come along and connect with other families while the kids learn and have fun.
Program runs during school terms only.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
Pop in for a breakfast ‘sanga’- eggs, bacon, sausages and onion in bread.
Fresh scones with Jam and Cream
Coffee and Tea
Hot Donuts
Op Shop Clearance Sale
Stalls for bric-a-brac
produce
plants cake and biscuits
sundries
Mini Auction from 11 to 11.30 which will include various items plus trailer loads of wood
Face Painting
Kids Trail Bags
Craft and Balloons
Funds raised will go towards the building of a new Sunday School. If you would like to donate any goods, please cll Amy Loechel on 041 6222 591.
A weekly program involving songs, stories, movement and play for children aged 0 - 5 and their grown-ups.
Come along and connect with other families while the kids learn and have fun.
Program runs during school terms only.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
