What's On in Adelaide in August

August 2010 Events in Adelaide and South Australia

• Throughout June, July, and August 2010 - MS Readathon - The annual readathon aims to encourage reading while raising awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will read for 30 days at any time during the three month period. To take part in the challenge visit the website (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• 1 August (Sunday) 2010 - National Tree Day - Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site, check the website.

 
• 6 August (Friday) 2010 - Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders (see No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• 13 August (Friday) 2010 - Friday the 13th - Having a Friday the 13th party? For costumes and ideas see Themes4Parties: Spooky.
   
• 14 to 22 August 2010 - National Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the website to register or find an event (for science related groups and links in South Australia see BCL science).
   
• 16 August (Monday) 2010 - Cupcake Day for the RSPCA - Bake some cupcakes and host a party to raise money for the RSPCA. Visit the website for more details or to register (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• 20 & 21 August 2010 - Barossa Gourmet Weekend - An annual food and wine event (see our BCL page on Barossa).
   
• 21 to 27 August 2010 - CBCA Children's Book Week - Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The theme for 2010 is "across the story bridge " (see our BCL page on Book Week).
   
• 27 August (Friday) 2010 - Daffodil Day - Support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a cash donation (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Gawler Show Gawler is just outside the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide. The town's show is in August each year.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - SALA Festival - The South Australian Living Artists Festival.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Strathalbyn Collectors, Hobbies & Antique Fair
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Soundstream - Adelaide New Music Festival - The festival aims to showcase contemporary chamber music. A program of events will be held in Adelaide and McLaren Vale (see our BCL page on McLaren Vale).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - World Vision 40 Hour Famine - (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Hearing Awareness Week - Annual, national event which raises community awareness about hearing loss and ways to protect hearing.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Legacy Week
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - SCOSA Soccer Showdown 2010 - For more information visit the Spastic Centres of South Australia Inc.
   
• See September events in Adelaide & South Australia   

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What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in August. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in August. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in August. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in August. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in August.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in August. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in August. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in August. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.