What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

WIN Tickets to The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage, Merchandise Pack & Meet and Greet with the Cast
Children and adults alike are sure to be left in raptures by this zany and imaginative live performance of Dr Suess’s masterpiece, The Cat in the Hat.
The Cat in the Hat live show is heading […]

[ May 4, 2019; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Family Bike Ride and Nature Play Afternoon
Enjoy the outdoors in autumn with an afternoon of nature play and a gentle family bike ride.
The Family Bike Ride includes a ride along the Sturt River Trail from Warriparringa Wetlands to Oaklands Wetland and back. It will kick off with a Kaurna Welcome to Country and cultural walk […]

The Angry Birds Movie 2
Enemies become frenemies. See the Birds and Pigs team up in The Angry Birds Movie 2. In cinemas Thursday 12 September 2019.
The flightless angry birds and the scheming green piggies take their beef to the next level in The Angry Birds Movie 2. When a new threat emerges that puts both […]

[ May 5, 2019; ]
Blue Devil Snorkel Second Valley
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel within Encounter Marine Park at Second Valley reef. The reef and jetty is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
EMS snorkel events are proudly supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board and DEWNR […]

[ March 1, 2019 to July 14, 2019. ]
Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Dive VR is an award-winning fully immersive virtual reality experience produced by Alchemy VR.
In 360 video virtual reality, dive deep beneath the waves on the Great Barrier Reef, sitting next to your guide, David Attenborough.  Taking you through vibrant corals, darting fish and […]

[ June 2, 2019; 11:30 am; ]
Ballet With a Princess
Every little Princess dreams to be a ballerina. Get the tutu and tiara ready to join the Royal Princesses for Ballet With A Princess at Piccadilly Cinemas.
Piccadilly Cinemas is a stylish art deco heritage listed building – one fit for royalty. With a striking grand staircase, ceiling chandelier and golden chevron stained glass windows it […]

[ May 11, 2019; ]
The Mik Maks PLAY
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

Be taken on a Mik Mak musical adventure with brothers Al, Joel and Drums the Panda. There’s lots of games to play and musical fun to be had with The Mik Maks “Play” show.

Young audiences will learn valuable concepts like sharing, creative sibling play, healthy eating, brushing your […]

[ May 4, 2019; ]
Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine
By Nay Nay | Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre
See ABC Kids star Nay Nay at the Adelaide Festival Centre in Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine. See Nay Nay and her tinkering friends on board HMS ‘Curiosity’, a grumpy old bubble-powered airship that flies world-wide. But when the ship breaks down, the […]

[ June 22, 2019; ]
Adelaide Festival Centre presents Random Musical in The Famous Spiegeltent
Random Musical is totally spontaneous, totally improvised and totally random.
The children in the audience write down their name and favourite random word, a title for a brand-new musical is conjured up and away they go. The children’s random words inspire every twist and turn of the […]

[ April 19, 2019; 3:00 pm; ]
Touch-a-Truck Marion – Play & Go Review – April 2019
I never took much notice of the different modes of transport around me on the road … until I had twin boys!

My pair are five and I’m now like a bus tour guide en route, pointing out Mack trucks, rally cars and the like in the […]

[ June 8, 2019 to June 10, 2019. ]
Sea & Vines Festival 2019
Across three days, enjoy a range of events created to suit all ages, palates and experiences.
There’s something for everyone at the Sea & Vines Festival, from intimate degustation dinners, tastings with the region’s top winemakers and chefs, to winery tour adventures, food trucks, live music and fun activities for families. You […]

[ April 28, 2019; ]
Enjoy a Family Fun Day at the South Australian Aviation Museum
The South Australian Aviation Museum is hosting a family fun day with lots of activities for all ages to enjoy.

Highlights on the day include:

4 aircraft engines running
8 aircraft cockpits to sit in, including the P3 Orion Cockpit
501st Legion characters
Lenco Armoured Vehicle
[…]

Sand Sculptures – The Jungle Book at Hart’s Mill, Port Adelaide
The Jungle Book themed Sand Sculptures are in a new location, undercover at the historic Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide. This is great news for sand sculpture lovers as this means that the sculptures are not exposed to the elements as they have been in […]

[ August 10, 2019 to August 18, 2019. ]
Play School Live in Concert – Humpty’s Showtime
Humpty is putting on a surprise show! Join him as he gathers together the Play School Toys to help with the big spectacular. There are starring roles for Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and guest appearances from other Play School favourites along the way. Filled with fun songs […]

[ June 21, 2019; June 22, 2019; June 23, 2019; June 28, 2019; June 29, 2019; June 30, 2019; ]
Seven Little Australians – Hills Youth Theatre
Seven Little Australians is the story of The Woolcot family – Captain John Woolcot from the NSW Regiment, his young second wife Esther and the adventures of his seven children in late 19th-century Sydney. The family lives in their large home by the Paramatta River. Captain Woolcot tries to […]

[ May 15, 2019; 6:30 pm; ]
Raising Literacy Australia is proud to present ‘Positive Discipline’ with Madhavi Parker, a workshop for parents and educators.
Madhavi Nawana Parker is founding Director at Positive Minds Australia. Madhavi is an author, keynote and public speaker and mother of three children.
Madhavi’s workshop on Positive Discipline will take you through a simple and practical approach to improving […]

[ May 9, 2019 to October 3, 2019. ]
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home Exhibition – City of Unley and Flinders University
An exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of returned South Australian soldiers is now on display at Unley Museum.
The Life. Unley’s Own, Returning Home exhibition marks 100 years since soldiers who served on the frontline in WWI were returning home to resume […]

[ May 26, 2019; ]
Explore the oldest Government House in Australia on Sunday 26 May 2019
His Excellency the Governor of South Australia and Mrs Le invite you to visit the oldest Government House in Australia. This is a rare opportunity to learn about the public rooms, current workings of the house and explore the gardens, either on a guided […]

[ April 27, 2019; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Koningsdag Festival at The Dutch Pantry 2019
The Dutch Pantry will again be hosting a Koningsdag Festival event on Saturday 27 April 2019.
Celebrate King Willem-Alexanders birthday at the Dutch Festival. Make sure to go dressed in the Netherlands National colour, orange. Experience traditional Dutch food, Dutch merchandise and Dutch music.

Koningsdag Festival, or King’s Day, is a […]

[ April 23, 2019; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Neon Kids Lock In
Neon Kids Lock In is X-Site Gaming’s kid-safe lock in. Drop the kids off for a night of fun.
The night includes 4 hrs of non stop gaming, virtual reality and food. Take a night off from the kids and let X-Site gaming handle the rest. The session costs $30 per child.
The ticket […]

[ April 27, 2019; April 28, 2019; ]
Dirty Weekend 2019
An epic adventure and fun along South Australia’s finest MTB trails.
Dirty Weekend is South Australia’s only 24-hour mountain bike challenge, held at the Cudlee Creek Forest. There are 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options to suit everyone. There is a 12 hour and 6 hour Youth Team category for riders aged […]

[ April 24, 2019; 9:30 am; ]
International Guide Dog Day Paws Parade
Guide Dogs SA/NT clients and supporters will celebrate International Guide Dog Day with their annual ‘Paws Parade’ to honour the life-changing work of Guide Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs for people living with disability.
Led by the SA Police Band, the colourful parade of around 300 people and dogs […]

[ April 25, 2019; 10:00 am; ]
ANZAC Day Street Party – Union Hotel
50 years on, the country’s oldest ANZAC Day street celebration and the ultimate event to commemorate the ANZAC Day spirit is happening in Adelaide.
Thanks to event host, Union Hotel, food, drinks and entertainment will fill Waymouth Street on Thursday 25 April 2019 and part proceeds support Legacy Foundation supporting […]

[ April 12, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Kids Eat Free at Rosemont Hall
These April School Holidays, kids can eat FREE at Rosemont Hall.
This school holidays, Rosemont Hall will be launching their first ever kids menu. The Asian-influenced kids menu retains the street style Thai of Sunny’s Shop and Hong Kong Cantonese of Mr Chans – but for the little ones.

To celebrate the […]

SciWorld
Enjoy three hours of non-stop Science fun.
Explore the universe in the Starlab, learn something new in one of the workshops and see an awesome Science Magic show that is guaranteed to stimulate your love of science. There will also be hands-on activities and “Switched On Kids” will be visiting with their STEM Pop Up Shop.
Workshops:

States […]

Barossa Valley Chocolate Company – Review
The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is the newest tourist attraction to call this famous wine region home, located just outside of Tanunda.
From the moment you walk through the doors and view the mesmerising chocolate ‘waterfall’ your senses will be in overdrive, taking in the delicious smells, brightly coloured boxes of […]

Back of the Net – In cinemas 18 April 2019
A new movie about friendship, teamwork, romance and most importantly being yourself.
After hopping on a bus to Harold Soccer Academy instead of Harold Academy Semester at Sea, science fanatic Cory Baile (Sofia Wylie, star of Disney’s Andi Mack) has no choice but to complete a semester […]

Circus Rio Brings the Colour – Play & Go Review – April 2019
As a youngster I was an Enid Blyton fan and her circus books were some of my favourites, including Mr Galliano’s Circus.
So I love any excuse to indulge my inner child, get in the Big Top and experience the offerings of a travelling […]

[ May 4, 2019 5:00 pm to May 5, 2019 5:00 pm. ]
Harrisville Orchards in Lenswood is open for Apple Picking on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May 2019
Over the first weekend in May, Harrisville Orchards are holding a Pick a Pink Lady event and they invite families to go along and pick fresh apples straight from the trees.

Entry Fee – TBA (previous years $5 per […]

[ April 17, 2019; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Parkfest
Parkfest is a FREE festival for young people 12 – 25 years of age who study, work, play and/or live in the City of Adelaide to recognise how awesome all young people in the city are. Young people from all backgrounds are welcome.
Parkfest is presented by Youth Inc., Adelaide Westend, City of Adelaide, Commissioner for […]

[ April 14, 2019; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Pumpin’
Supported by Holdup for National Youth Week, enjoy a day at the Pump Track, Brighton.
Get down to Pump ‘n’ Jump. There will be a fun day of pumpin’, pump track demonstrations, food, music, arts and cultural activities at Pump Track at Brighton on Sunday 14 April 2019 from 11am – 3pm. Open to all ages.

Highlights […]

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known […]

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known […]

Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known […]

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known […]

[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known […]

WIN A Family Pass (including Transport) to the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival on Saturday 20 April 2019
The Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival has been a family favourite destination for generations. Bring your own food and drinks onto the course, enjoy a picnic by your car and celebrate the Easter long weekend with family and friends.
The Easter […]

[ April 10, 2019 to April 18, 2019. ]
Youth Week in the city
South Australian Youth Week celebrates young people, showcasing their extraordinary talents, contributions and achievements.
There are a range of FREE festivals, music and arts performances, workshops, visual art and sporting events across the week in the City of Adelaide, including:

Neo Teen Takeover
Parkfest
Deadset Theatre Company – You Create a Play
[…]

[ May 4, 2019 to May 5, 2019. ]
Pick a Pink Lady® Weekend 2019
Four family-owned and run apple orchards located in the heart of one of Australia’s premium apple-growing regions in the Adelaide Hills are open for visiting, exploring and fruit picking.
For one weekend only Pick a Pink Lady® Weekend provides a unique opportunity to pick some Pink Lady® apples straight from the […]

[ October 1, 2019; ]
The Next Step – Absolute Dance, Live On Stage
Following sell out tours in both 2016 and 2017, the cast of The Next Step is returning to Australia in 2019 for what will be one of the most anticipated tours of the year.
Featuring nine of the cast from the hit television series, The Next Step – […]

Play & Go Movie Review (April 2019)
This colourful film brings us a story about the power of imagination and the love of family. You can expect plenty of action and witty jokes complimenting a visually engaging movie experience. Even our very own Fitzy and Wippa make an appearance, voicing a couple of the amusement park’s […]