Play & Go Adelaide

Supanova is the weekend event that has it all for fans of video games, superhero’s, comics, Star Wars, Ghost Busters and more! 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Held at the Adelaide Showground in early November, Supernova featured celebrities and exhibitors from popular fantasy and science fiction fandoms, and stalls from local exhibitors. Many of the stall holders and […]

Littlehampton’s Glebe Playground features a fully fenced playground in the middle of a vast open space, and now includes toilets and bike ramps for an active outdoor family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Glebe in Littlehampton is set on a large open paddock and has enjoyed a number of recent upgrades. It remains a dog-friendly park […]

Mawson Café in Meadows offers a friendly and relaxed dining experience for families.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you find yourself in the Adelaide Hills and looking for somewhere to eat or enjoy a coffee and a treat, then be sure to check out Mawson Café. Situated on the main street of Meadows, it offers both indoor […]

[ December 7, 2024; February 15, 2025; ]
Norwood Swimming Centre will be holding two outdoor movie nights this Summer.
Take the family for a swim and enjoy snacks and a movie for only $5 entry.  Experience the magic as they transform their poolside into an open-air cinema, where you can float, relax, and indulge in the adventure of two movies this summer season.

The […]

[ December 7, 2024; December 21, 2024; February 8, 2025; February 15, 2025; February 21, 2025 to February 22, 2025. March 1, 2025; March 8, 2025; March 15, 2025; March 22, 2025; ]
The Ebenezer Night Markets are back for another Summer season in Adelaide’s East End.
The Ebenezer Night Markets are held over 10 nights during the warmer months in Ebenezer Place, one of Adelaide’s most charming and unique laneways which connects with the iconic east end of Rundle Street.

With the aid of outdoor lighting, casual dining areas […]

[ November 17, 2024; ]
Bike SA’s Gear Up Girl is South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride.
South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride is a fun, fabulous day out to encourage more women to ride safely, ride with confidence and to open them up to all of cycling’s health benefits while closing the gender gap in cycling participation.

Gear Up Girl is […]

[ December 6, 2024 to December 10, 2024. ]
Day-Night Test Cricket returns to Adelaide Oval when the Australian mens cricket team take on India as part of the NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series in December 2024.
India will play Australia at Adelaide Oval in a Day-Night Test beginning on Friday 6 December 2024, their first time back to South Australia since a famous Australian […]

This magical story of daring and adventure comes to life through body and shadow puppetry. 
Review by Carla Caruso
Adelaide’s OzAsia Festival offers the perfect opportunity to head into the city and soak up the atmosphere riverside.
During the fest, I recently went to the Space Theatre with my eleven-year-old twins to see the contemporary Asian Australian performance, […]

[ November 30, 2024; ]
Carols at Kingswood Oval festivities kick off with kid’s activities, craft stalls and roving entertainers and a Christmas Market. 
The City of Mitcham is set to host their annual Carols at Kingswood Oval with Flinders University on Saturday 30 November 2024.  Much loved entertainer Peter Combe is looking forward to performing as a special guest at this […]

Find out where to buy a real Christmas Tree this year in Adelaide.
There’s something about the fresh smell of pine and the novelty of having a real tree in your home at Christmas time.  Most places around SA open in November for ordering trees and there are also local pop-up tree sales in December. If […]

Capture The Magic of Christmas at Brickworks Marketplace with FREE Santa photos.
Tis’ the season for making magical memories and Santa Claus has made special arrangements with Brickworks Marketplace, so that you can capture your free digital festive family photo with them this Christmas.  
Bringing an extra sparkle to your weekend in the coming weeks, get […]

[ November 30, 2024; ]
The 10th Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols will be a great way to gather together with friends and family to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
On Saturday 30 November 2024 in the Oakbank School Hall, the fun will begin at 5pm for the kids with a free rock climbing wall, a free obstacle course and free face painting. […]

Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide – Book your Santa photos.
Taking the kids to see Santa is a Christmas tradition for many families… not to mention a great way to get a heads-up on what the small people in your household have on their Christmas wish list! 
You don’t have to go to the North […]

[ December 19, 2024; ]
The Band of the South Australia Police are ringing their sleigh bells presenting an evening of popular Christmas cheer suitable for all ages.
The Band of the South Australia Police will once again return to the glittering settings of the Adelaide Town Hall to present their ever-popular Christmas Concert.

In an evening suitable for all ages, enjoy […]

[ November 16, 2024; ]
Picnic at Peerless Reserve is a free community event to celebrate this new neighbourhood playground in Munno Para West.
Peerless Reserve will open for picnic-goers on Saturday 16 November 2024 for families to try out the new play equipment.  Take along a picnic rug and settle in for a fun-filled day with lots of activities, such […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Celebrate the festive season at the Salisbury Community Christmas Carols in Carisbrooke Park.
This free family-friendly event is set to bring the community together for an evening of Christmas joy, spectacular performances, and festive activities on Sunday 7 December 2024.

More details about the plans for the evening will be announced closer to the date.

Follow the City […]

Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at Elizabeth City Centre and have your photo taken with Santa.  Plus on select dates there is also a Pet Santa and a Sensitive Santa service.
Bookings are open to make a time to see Santa this year for a photo at the Elizabeth City Centre shopping complex.  Santa will be […]

Santa will be visiting Colonnades this Christmas and he’s picture-ready!
Book your photography session and get your photo taken with Santa this Christmas from Thursday 28 November 2024 until Christmas Eve.  This year, they’ve also designated some time slots for Sensitive Santa photo moments, where children and adults who prefer quieter surroundings can enjoy a photo […]

Moonlight Cinema, Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, will be back for a summer season at Adelaide’s Botanic Park.
Promising another epic season of outdoor screenings under the stars, classic fan-faves and newly released films will be shown on the big screen in our beautiful Botanic Park from November 2024. There will be a variety of family friendly […]

[ December 1, 2024; ]      
Looking to start your Christmas shopping? Support local and go along to The Mawson Centre Christmas Market.
Tick off all your Christmas shopping in one stop with dozens of market stalls available on the day. Stall holders will be selling an array of items suitable for all ages including Christmas gift trinkets, kid’s toys, […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]
Tis’ the season to be making merry memories. Create a Christmas memory with Santa’s arrival parade and book your photo with Santa at Westfield West Lakes.
Santa Claus is heading to Westfield West Lakes on Saturday 9 November 2024 and he has called in some special helpers to make this year’s parade the most magical yet. […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]
Create a Christmas memory and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Marion.
Westfiled Marion offer Santa photography sessions for families and pets, plus they provide Sensitive Santa photography sessions.  There are a a variety of photo packages to choose from and a small booking fee applies.  All children who visit Santa will also receive a […]

Dust off your ugly Christmas jumper and book in for your photo with Santa at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.  Choose from a range of options to suit your family, including Sensitive Santa, Auslan Santa and of course, Pet Photography. 
Christmas is more magical with our loved ones, so get together with your friends, family, sports teams, […]

Your 2024 Guide to Local Community Christmas Carols in South Australia
Find your local family friendly Christmas Carols event in Adelaide.
Attending a Christmas Carols event within your local community is a popular annual tradition for many families. There’s something special about sharing a picnic together, meeting up with family and friends and sitting back to listen […]

[ November 8, 2024; ]
Watch Australia and Pakistan go head-to-head in the second Men’s One Day International at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Oval will host Australia v Pakistan on Friday 8 November 2024 in a Day/Night Men’s One Day International.  

The two sides will meet in three ODIs in their first encounter since last year’s ODI World Cup. Australia head into […]

Father Christmas will be at Burnside Village once again for photos, plus there are beautiful decorations all around the centre for more photo opportunities.
Santa’s arrival at Burnside Village will be celebrated with a magical event on 9 & 10 November 2024.  The Christmas Village in the Atrium mall will be filled with delicious snacks, entertainment […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]    
The next Salisbury Community Fun Day will be on Saturday 9 November 2024, from 11am to 3pm at Fairbanks Drive Reserve, Paralowie.
Take the whole family for a day of outdoor active fun, tackling exciting obstacle courses, playing games for all ages, and enjoying live beats from our DJ.

Along with the obstacle courses, attendees can also […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Take the family along for a night of Christmas carols and food stalls at the Gawler APEX Community Christmas Carols at Pioneer Park.
This free community event is held on the lawns of Pioneer Park and is the biggest outdoor concert of the year in Gawler. Take your picnic rug along and enjoy a night out […]

[ December 6, 2024; ]
Prospect Lions Club are thrilled to bring back this beloved annual event in December 2024 at Prospect Memorial Gardens.
With the generous support from the City of Prospect, this will be an evening for the community to get together to enjoy performances by locals and sing favourite festive songs as the sun settles for the […]

[ December 7, 2023; ]
Following a record-breaking event in 2023, the biggest outdoor concert of the year returns to Fremont Park on Saturday 7 December 2024 with the Playford Community Carols.
A full program of entertainment will be released closer to the date, but as always expect a long list of spellbinding performers, the sound of sleigh bells, the man […]