Play & Go Adelaide

Step back in time and grab a bite to eat!
Adelaide Gaol is one of South Australia’s oldest colonial buildings, with over 175 years of fascinating history to explore. Walk through the same halls that once housed notorious prisoners and uncover the stories that shaped the state.
And now, you can add a tasty twist to your […]

WIN a full year of Adventure at Woodhouse Adventure Park
Woodhouse is only a quick zip up the South Eastern freeway to fresh air, wide open spaces and 54 hectares of the beautiful Adelaide Hills where you’ll have memorable screen-free adventures and unlimited use of the awesome activities and facilities.

Crawl, climb, swing and splash your way […]

[ January 22, 2025; ]
If you’re familiar with the Shimmering Pines Farm ‘Pick Your Own Summer Blooms Experience’ during the school holidays, you’ll be pleased to hear about their upcoming special event ‘Pizza & Pick Your Own Flowers!’
Go along with family and friends for an evening of delicious pizza by Frankie & Sons Gourmet Pizzas, listen to some great […]

Bunnings are encouraging Aussies to ease into the month of February with cost-effective ways to entertain the kids.
With 350 Bunnings stores running over 2000 free in-store DIY (do it yourself) workshops across the country, families will have the chance to head down to their local Bunnings store for a month-long DIY extravaganza.
Each week in […]

The Adelaide Kite Flyers Association (AKFA) Club Fly Days for 2025 are underway at Semaphore South. 
The club fly days are held on the second Sunday of each month from 12pm onwards. It’s an opportunity for the AKFA members to try out new kites or just catch up and fly. It’s also an opportunity to see […]

[ April 19, 2025 to April 21, 2025. ]
Adelaide International Kite Festival 2025 – Watch the sky fill with colour, twists and twirls, kites of all shapes and size – when the Adelaide International Kite Festival returns to Semaphore Beach over the Easter long weekend. 
Save the date for the annual Adelaide International Kite Festival – Saturday 19, Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April […]

[ March 7, 2025 to March 9, 2025. ]
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a two-day festival of all things motorsport returning to Victoria Park in March 2025.  
Held the week prior to the Australian Grand Prix, the Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a museum in motion, displaying historic, rare and significant racing vehicles in the heart of Adelaide. The circuit is comprised of the […]

[ February 22, 2025 to February 23, 2025. ]
The Source Kids Disability Expo is returning to Adelaide in February 2025.
Source Kids is Australia’s leading disability expo for kids, teens and young adults up to the age of 35 years. The Expo brings together the latest products, services and technology under the one roof, showcasing more than 120 products including assistive technology and devices […]

[ May 7, 2025 to May 17, 2025. ]  
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2025 – I Was, I Am, I Will Be
DreamBig Children’s Festival returns in 2025, celebrating 50 years of inspiring South Australia’s children through music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, interactive play and immersive theatre. This year’s theme ‘I Was, I Am, I Will Be’, seeks to encourage children to reflect on their past, present […]

[ February 23, 2025; ]
The official opening of the 700m Milang train track loop at The Port Milang Historic Railway Museum.
The last portion of the Milang train track loop track has been laid by volunteers and after six weeks of maintenance the official opening will welcome the public to visit. After the opening, the completed loop will be a […]

[ March 2, 2025; ]
The Prospect Road Autumn Fair returns to Padnipadninya Tapa at Blackfriars in partnership with Markets in Prospect and Fibre Feast SA as part of the Adelaide Fringe.
Promising to be bigger than ever in 2025, Blackfriars is thrilled to again host the Prospect Road Autumn Fair.

They will have food stalls, a bar, music, plenty of fun […]

[ February 22, 2025; ]
Get your dancing shoes ready and mark your diaries for The 2025 Norwood Greek Festival.
The annual Norwood Greek Festival is set for Saturday 22 February 2025 and just like the past several years there will be lots of homemade Greek food, sweets, drinks, music, lots of dancing, and lots of laughter.

With MC’s Stacey Lee and […]

[ February 8, 2025; ]
Monster Trucks return to the Adelaide Showground this February.
Hold on to your seats Adelaide as the larger-than-life Monster Trucks bounce back into Adelaide Showground for one huge night only.

Get there early and meet the drivers and their mechanical partners in the Free Pit Party and grab a photo and a signature before they show you […]

[ March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025. March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025. March 22, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
Bunktopia- A Shadow Puppet Show
Meet the man who makes shadow puppets in a whole new way! The award winning odd-ball creator of ‘Sticks Stones Broken Bones’, ‘Swamp Juice’, ‘Slapdash Galaxy’ and ‘Bunkasaurus’, Jeff Achtem (Bunk Puppets) returns to Adelaide Fringe to show off some of his favourite shadow puppetry characters and clown adventures.
Giant trolls, dancing […]

[ February 8, 2025 to July 25, 2025. ]
Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard is coming to the South Australian Museum in February 2025.
In an international coup, Adelaide will host the world premiere exhibition, Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, the first time this precious collection of objects has ever travelled outside the United Kingdom from 8 February to […]

Summer Sessions at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Head to the newly renovated Mediterranean Garden in the heart of Adelaide Botanic Garden on a summer weekend for Evergreen Deli’s Summer Sessions.  
Settle in to enjoy live acoustic music, refreshing cocktails, mouth-watering food or ice-cold beers. The bar opens at 1pm with live music from 2pm.  ENTRY IS […]

[ January 22, 2025 to January 23, 2025. ]
FREE Inflatable Summer Fun for Kids at Victor Harbor.
Muwerang/Kent Reserve in Victor Harbor will play host to an inflatable obstacle course for one weekend only during the summer school holidays. Let the kids unleash their inner adventurer as they conquer towering obstacles, navigate courses and bounce their way to victory.

This free event is part of […]

[ February 22, 2025 to February 23, 2025. March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025. March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025. March 22, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
Bubba-Licious
Yes, it’s a show for babies! Mums & Dads who are dying to get their new humans out to the fringe, this show is for you! Inspired by being a new mum, Kat Placing has devised a show for babbling babies & tireless toddlers!
A sensory display of colour, sound, light & movement to spark joy […]

[ January 11, 2025 to January 19, 2025. ]
Pelican Productions’ is celebrating 20 years of Music Theatre Camp this January at Westminster School’s Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts.
Over 300 young performers will take the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this renowned Adelaide program, which has nurtured young talent since its founding in 2005.

Music Theatre Camp is an intensive two-week […]

[ January 16, 2025; January 18, 2025; ]
Explore South Australia’s Marine Giants in 360° Dome Virtual Reality – all the wonders of the deep ocean without getting wet at the Adelaide Planetarium.
A great school holiday activity, this January families and children of all abilities are invited to embark on a thrilling underwater journey without getting wet at the ‘MEGAfauna of the Great […]

Ready… set… BUILD MODE with BLUEY LEGO®!
Calling all builders, big and small! Explore the world of Bluey brick by brick with brand-new LEGO ® sets across the LEGO 4+ and LEGO DUPLO ® ranges, inspired by your favourite Bluey moments!
The LEGO Group and BBC Studios have announced a new partnership that will let families and […]

[ January 21, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]
Beacon Holiday Program: Free 4-Day Tech Exploration for Students!
Is your child in Years 5 to 9 and interested in virtual reality and immersive technology?

Proudly sponsored by Lumination, in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, The Beacon Program is a free 4-day holiday program inviting students in the Le Fevre Peninsula to explore their connection to Country […]

[ February 8, 2025; March 1, 2025; March 29, 2025; ]
Free Family Friendly Sunset Concerts in the Park.
Music lovers are invited to enjoy the sunset to a soundtrack of jazz, melodies or symphony in some of the beautiful parks located in The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters.
Concerts in the Park is a series of free, open-air performances featuring music from talented local bands […]

The Willunga Jubilee Rose Garden boasts a large open space with plenty to keep kids of all ages and abilities busy.
Review by Adaire Prosser
In the heart of Willunga, the Jubilee Rose Garden is a wide open reserve that has not one, but two playgrounds in addition to a BMX track and skate park. There is […]

The Clarrie Eatts Reserve at Aldinga Beach is a great playspace located just a few steps from the beach.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you can’t decide whether to head to the beach or playground, Aldinga Beach offers both! Located adjacent to the surf life saving club, the foreshore playground has a range of play equipment with […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Rotary Club of Morialta’s Aussie Day Duck Race is back in 2025.
The Great Australia Day Duck Race at Thorndon Park in Campbelltown is hosted by the Rotary Club of Morialta to raise funds for local projects and causes.

Go along with the whole family and watch the ducks race down the channel, while also enjoying one […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
City of Onkaparinga’s Australia Day Family Fair & Fireworks.
Join the City of Onkaparinga for a fun Australia Day evening filled with an assortment of activities designed for the whole family’s enjoyment.

Enjoy scrumptious food offered by a diverse range of vendors, delight your little ones with engaging children’s activities and be entertained by live performances throughout […]

[ January 20, 2025 to January 21, 2025. ]
Shoot HQ January School Holiday Basketball Camp.
Get ready for an epic two-day basketball camp designed to sharpen your skills just in time for the upcoming basketball season. Hosted at ShootHQ and powered by Transition Sports, this camp is perfect for athletes looking to push their game to the next level.

During this high-energy camp, players will […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Celebrate Australia Day with an unforgettable mix of racing, music, food, and family-friendly fun at the Adelaide Galvanising Industries Strathalbyn Cup.
Dubbed South Australia’s most picturesque and glamorous country race meeting, the Strathalbyn Cup will be held on Sunday 26 January 2025 at the beautiful Strathalbyn Racecourse.  This iconic event offers something for everyone including plenty […]

[ January 25, 2025; ]
The Marion Outdoor Pool will host their next Family Movie Night on the Australia Day long weekend.
Mark your diaries for Saturday 25 January and head down to the Marion Outdoor Pool for an outdoor movie night.  Start the afternoon with a splash in their three pools, splash park and waterslides. Then, settle down on the […]

WIN Tickets to Sea of Light at ILA Playground
Embark on a journey of light and imagination in the illuminating interactive installation for children and families at ILA Playground featuring Patch Theatre.
These summer holidays, step into The Light Room and enter a world of wonder! Sea of Light by Patch Theatre brings together magical light and […]