Play & Go Adelaide

South Australia’s largest fan-built LEGO® exhibition, BRIXPO is on for two days only during the July school holidays.
Immerse yourself in the magic of LEGO® creations crafted by talented builders from all over Australia.  Explore the interactive zone, brimming with LEGO® play tables, remote control cars, racing ramps, and more, ensuring an experience that’s as hands-on […]

[ July 5, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
Dive into Nature’s greatest magic show during the July school holidays and swim with Giant Cuttlefish in Whyalla.
It’s a bucket list item, it’s been featured in global news stories including David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II and you can only do it in South Australia. 
Get ready for an underwater spectacle like nowhere else on Earth! South […]

[ July 11, 2025 to July 12, 2025. ]
Bastille Day at the Market: Bastille au Marché
Bienvenue à La Fête Nationale au Marché!  A celebration of French culture over two days, the Adelaide Central Market’s Bastille Day celebrations will have something for everyone.

Highlights include free live music, cooking demonstrations, kids craft, a crepe pop up stall, champagne bar, guided tours and more.

Go along for […]

July School Holidays ‘Play & Win’ at SHANX!
SHANX is Australia’s best outdoor mini golf course and you can now find them at two Adelaide locations – Regency Park and Paralowie.  It’s the perfect school holiday activity for the whole family.
Book a round of mini gold with family and friends for a chance to ‘Play […]

Enjoy July School Holiday fun for all ages with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies.
Value packed Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the school holidays!
All school holiday activities are free or low cost and include the ever popular Market Trail and Little Market Chefs. Free activities include […]

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours – School Holiday Family Adventures.
Looking for something fun and different to do outdoors during the July school holidays? Why not explore the natural wonders that surround Garden Island , which is part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and Ships graveyard.
The winter months are a great time to explore the sanctuary, with calm […]

[ July 15, 2025 to July 17, 2025. ]
NumberWorks’n Words July Holiday Program
The NumberWorks’n Words July Holiday Program is back, and places are filling up fast! This is the perfect opportunity to help your child build confidence in maths and English. The program is designed to help students revise key topics from the first term and get a head start on the curriculum […]

City of Salisbury July School Holiday Program.
The City of Salisbury are back again this July holidays with a program packed with fun and adorable activities! There’s something for everyone, including a kids disco, digital art animation, sewing and craft workshops, Minecraft mania, virtual reality workshops and more!
What are you waiting for? Join the fun!
Follow the […]

Nestled in the quiet streets of Nairne, the Matthew Smillie Drive Reserve playground offers a range of equipment for hours of fun!
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Matthew Smillie Drive Reserve playground has lots of options for climbing and swinging and is set on a large reserve with lots of space.  This little playground is one frequented […]

[ July 7, 2025 to July 11, 2025. July 14, 2025 to July 18, 2025. ]  

Get Outside and Get Adventurous This Winter with Wilderness Escape!
Get 10% off any bookings made between 11 June 2025 and 4 July 2025. Use the following code when booking:  WEOA07SHPG
As the cooler months roll in, encourage your child to embrace the great outdoors with Wilderness Escape! For over 34 years, they’ve proudly been South Australia’s […]

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Head to Woodhouse Adventure Park in the July School holidays for exciting ‘drop & go’ outdoor adventures!
Woodhouse ‘kids only’ day camp programs are guaranteed to keep primary schoolers aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active, and entertained for the whole day… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway on a magnificent 54-hectare nature wonderland […]

Adventure Hubs South Australia
Adventure Hubs is running some exciting family experiences these July school holidays at Mount Lofty Adventure Hub in the picturesque Adelaide Hills and Southern Adventure Hub at McLaren Vale.
Mount Lofty Adventure Hub
You will find the Mt Lofty Adventure Hub nestled in the Adelaide Hills just up the freeway at Piccadilly.
Challenge yourself on […]

Homefresh kids fun cooking classes will entertain (and feed) your children during the July school holidays giving you a well-earned break.
For just $47 your Mini Chef (4-8 years) can enjoy one and a half hours, and $57 your Future Chef (8-14 years) can enjoy two hours of fun, learning to shop and cook with […]

[ June 6, 2025; ]
Looking for a delicious, top quality donut (doughnut for the traditionalists) in Adelaide? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a guide of our favourite donut places in Adelaide.
Whether it’s a traditional chocolate donut with sprinkles, a giant donut that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends, or decadent specialty donuts […]

[ July 8, 2025; 12:00 am; July 11, 2025 12:00 am to July 18, 2025 12:00 am. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Big Brain Tiny Hands is Urth Clay Studio’s favourite kids holiday activity. Their one-off pottery classes prioritise experimentation and muddy fun over seeking perfection.
Unlike traditional approaches, they encourage kids to freely explore shapes and textures, fostering a sense of joy in the creative […]

[ July 5, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]     
July School Holiday Movie Deals at the Capri!
Discounted Movie Ticket Deals
You can snaffle 5 tickets for $55 or 10 tickets for $100, directly from the Capri ticket box. No need to book in advance, just rock up on the day. There’s always plenty of seats. 
Otherwise, grab a discounted ticket deal exclusively from the […]

House Down Under – Australia’s First Inverted House Photo Experience is opening in Adelaide!
House Down Under believes in being different, being fun and most importantly – being upside down! Visitors can capture the most surreal photos and have a laugh, creating unique poses from an inverted perspective. A unique and fun attraction not only for […]

[ July 14, 2025 to July 17, 2025. ]
Wirraway Homestead 
Attention parents of horse lovers aged 10 to 15 – the ultimate adventure awaits this autumn! At Wirraway Homestead, your kids can spend the day riding, grooming and caring for horses while making friends and unforgettable memories!
Set on over 72 hectares in the heart of Strathalbyn, it’s a great place for them to unplug, […]

Discover FREE activities for kids during the July school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this Winter! They have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators of all ages. Entry is free 7 days per week (open 10am-5pm) from 5-20 July […]

[ July 17, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
The National Railway Museum’s annual Family Fun Fair is back during the July school holidays from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 July.  
Take a ride on a miniature train, explore the museum and enjoy free entertainment at the National Railway Museum’s Annual Family Fun Fun Fair. Admission tickets include all entertainment and train rides.
This year’s free […]

[ July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025. ]   
Firstival Returns to South Australia’s Public Libraries This July
Firstival is back this winter with over 350 events across South Australia’s public libraries, inviting people of all ages to try something new throughout July.

Now in its third year, Firstival continues to make a strong community impact, attracting more than 42,000 attendees in 2024 and welcoming nearly […]

Big Plans for Little Kids at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
The WCH Foundation has big plans and they need your help to bring them to life.  If you want to make a real difference, this is it.
For over two decades the playground located in the heart of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital has supported countless […]

The Salisbury Craft, Hobby & Collectibles Fair is back for the June long weekend.
Featuring over 100+ captivating market stalls, children’s entertainment, delicious food trucks, and so much more, the Salisbury Craft, Hobby & Collectibles Fair will run for all three days of the June Long Weekend (King’s Birthday). 
Held at the Gardens Recreation Centre in Parafield […]

[ May 31, 2025; ]
Lighthouse Youth Projects Second-hand ‘Buy One Get One Free’ Bike Sale & Sausage Sizzle Day.
Looking for a new to you bicycle? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are holding another bicycle sale at their location in Port Adelaide on Saturday 31 May 2025 where you can buy one secondhand bike and get one free with over 80 […]

Top Family Friendly things to do this Winter with Kids in Adelaide
As we head into the cold winter months, having to survive chilly nights and rainy days with little ones can be a challenge! However, just because the sun isn’t shining it doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to see and do around Adelaide.
Adelaide’s milder climate […]

Warm, funny and inventively staged, this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi brings new life to a beloved coming-of-age story. 
Review by Carla & Daniella Caruso
From the moment the audience entered to Italian music and the aroma of simmering passata, it was clear that this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi would be anything but ordinary.
Rich in […]

PEPPA PIG’s ‘Peppa Meets the Baby,’ will hit cinema screens across Australia, beginning 30 May 2025.
Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby. There’s no better time to embark on a full house renovation, shop for a new car and make […]

Photo credit: Phillip Merry
A delightfully dark fairytale that will charm older children and adults alike
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Bookbinder tells the tale of an apprentice bookbinder who breaks his promise to a mysterious old customer and finds himself on a magical, death defying adventure to try set things right. 
Produced by award winning New Zealand company, […]

[ September 26, 2025 to October 12, 2025. ]         
Nature Festival 2025: Flow 
Nature Festival returns for its 6th year with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia in art, adventure, music, food, wine, wellbeing, and Aboriginal culture. This includes fun family-friendly events, designed to connect you with nature.
This year the festival explores the theme of Flow, from rivers and oceans to […]

[ July 11, 2025 to July 13, 2025. ]
Lights at Mawson is back for 2025, lighting up the Mawson Lakes main lake area across three unforgettable nights this winter.
Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening as Lights at Mawson transforms the Mawson Lakes main lake area into a vibrant night-time destination featuring colour, creativity, and community in one of the city’s most picturesque locations.

Wander along […]