Christmas Twilight Market at the Mt Pleasant Farmer's Market
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
The Great Fete
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.
Wiggle and Wonder
Weekly stories, songs and play-based activities for children aged 0 - 5 years and their grown-ups
Wednesdays, 10am, Mount Pleasant Library
S.A. Spring Garden Festival
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
SA Truck and Ute Show
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.
Birdwood Farm Day
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.
World Bee Day at the Farmer's Market
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
Mother's Day Market - Gumeracha Rocking Horse
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
Bricks in the Hills
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.
Lego Creations
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.
Lego Creations
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.
5 Year Celebration - Mt Torrens Hotel
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 …
Truck-Tastic
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)
Mermaid Party
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.
Guided Farm Experience at Pleasant Sense Farm
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.
160th Mt Pleasant Show!
Fun for all the family.
Come along and experience the best little rural show in South Australia!
Mannum Show
Adults - $10
Children 7 to 15 - $5
Pensioners - $5
Hills Family Fun Fest
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
Wiggle and Wonder
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
The Great Fete
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.
Wiggle and Wonder
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
STEAM Club
STEAM Club is 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.
Mount Pleasant Library 3:45pm Tuesday. Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
Suitable for children aged 5+
Term 4 Program:
17 October – Making marble mazes
14 November - Sphero ten pin bowling
We ask that parents/carers please remain in the library with their child during the session – the program is even better if grown-ups join in!
Session will be cancelled if catastrophic fire conditions are forecast.
Wiggle and Wonder
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
Minis at the Mill - National Motor Museum
Come and join us at the National Motor Museum for the 30th year of Minis at the mill!
If you own a mini, classic or modern (all years and models) or a moke we encourage you to enter Minis at the Mill and put your vehicle on display.
Head over to Member Jungle to get your tickets here:
https://www.hotbricksminiclub.com.au/index.cfm...
Online ticket sales for the show and shine close Saturday 4 November 12pm, but you can still enter and pay at the gate on Sunday 5 November. $20 entry fee per car (driver + 3 passengers)
Tickets to MATM also include entry into the National Motor Museum.
To keep the younger family members occupied we have a free bouncy castle, colouring pages and plaster of paris mini cars they can paint.
Minisport are having a stall this year and Watto is bringing his personal collection of mini memorabilia to sell.
If you are not entering a vehicle, entry is via general admission to the National Motor Museum on the day, which includes access to MATM.
Join us for updates www.facebook.com/groups/MINISatTheMill
Wiggle and Wonder
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
Accessible Community Garden
Celebrate with us the official opening of our inclusive and accessible community garden.
Friday, 27 October, 4pm to 8pm
Enjoy a cooking demonstration by Mark McNamara, who will use fresh vegies and native plants from the gardens.
Bring the kids along for some craft activities or make some damper over open fire (weather and fire-danger permitting). Find out how wicking beds work and plant some vegies and flowers or try some of the tasty greens ready to be picked.
Join a Guided Sensory Walk or book into the family-friendly Forage & Create session, organised by Barossa Wellness and Barossa Outdoors at https://events.humanitix.com/forage-and-create .
Have a cup of coffee, glass of wine or a free non-alcoholic drink, while listening to the wonderful voice of Cloudy Davey and enjoy a healthy salad, burger or BYO picnic.
Don't forget to take a sunset walk through the gardens when the colours are at their best.
Wiggle and Wonder
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
STEAM Club
STEAM Club is 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.
Mount Pleasant Library 3:45pm Tuesday. Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
Suitable for children aged 5+
Term 4 Program:
17 October – Making marble mazes
14 November - Sphero ten pin bowling
We ask that parents/carers please remain in the library with their child during the session – the program is even better if grown-ups join in!
Session will be cancelled if catastrophic fire conditions are forecast.
Twining and Weaving
START TIME: 11am
FINISH TIME: 1.30 pm approx.
SUITABLE FOR : Kids aged 6 - 9 years
Bookings essential via trybooking: BOOK HERE FOR TWINING & WEAVING
PLEASE NOTE: Parents / Carers will need to remain on site to assist their child with the workshop. Wear clothes suitable for arts and crafts / getting a little messy! Please arrive at Recreate 15 minutes prior to workshop to allow time to check in.
PLEASE NOTE: Numbers for each workshop are capped, so please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.
Pressed Flower Workshop
Join Victoria from The Green Room to learn the tips and tricks to the beautiful craft of flower pressing. This beginner's session will have you creating a framed pressed flower piece to take home. All materials are supplied.
Tickets $10 each
Recommended ages of 8+.
Enquiries to Torrens Valley Community Centre on 83891711 or tvcc@ahc.sa.gov.au
Make Mini Wind Machines
Inventor Ray will take kids through the process of making mini windmachines out of recycled PET bottles and coffee cups.
Approx 1 - 1.5 hrs
Suitable for kids 6-12
Parents need to remain on site to assist their kids with the workshop.
Materials will include scissors and glue.
Wednesday 4 October 2023 - Wednesday 11 October 2023 (UTC+09:30)
Recreate & Community Sharing Garden
Cnr Phillis St & Showground Rd, Mount Pleasant South Australia 5235
Contact details: Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc
Recreate + Community Share Garden + Community Nursery
Bec Lane, Coordinator ph. 0427 998 553 or email. mpnrc@bigpond.com