Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 31, 2021; ]
WIN Tickets to Light Up – New Year’s Eve in Rymill Park
Light Up this New Year’s Eve in Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka. Gather from 6pm for a celebration that’s fun for all ages, brought to you by the team behind Gluttony.
Enjoy live music and a vibrant variety of entertainment in one of Adelaide’s favourite parks, transformed for […]

Your Guide to Family Friendly Wineries in South Australia
We may be biased, but we think South Australia produces some of the best wine in the world and our wineries provide the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy good food, great platters and wine. More and more wineries are also catering for families with […]

[ February 18, 2022 to March 20, 2022. ]
2022 Adelaide Fringe Program Launch
The most marvellous and magical time of year is right on our doorstep with Adelaide Fringe launching its dynamic and exciting program of events for the 2022 season.
Tickets are now on sale for over 1000 events across over 350 venues, which will showcase the biggest festival in the Southern Hemisphere over […]

[ December 18, 2021 to December 19, 2021. ]
Xanadu Drive-In at the Torrens Parade Ground
Adelaide’s nostalgic Christmas drive-in and cabaret experience, the Xanadu Drive-In is an Australian-first movie experience, set to be hosted at the Torrens Parade Ground on 18 and 19 December 2021.
A brand new COVID- safe, socially distanced performance experience that combines nostalgic film screenings with live cabaret and performance, created […]

[ February 18, 2022 to March 20, 2022. ]
Sky Song at the Adelaide Fringe 2022
Watch the sky come alive with hundreds of drones flying in majestic formation, unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Drone art specialists, Celestial, and First Nations Artists invite you to gaze up, and reignite your relationship with the stars at Sky Song during the 2022 Adelaide Fringe.

Watch the sky come alive […]

[ March 27, 2022 to March 28, 2022. ]
Jimmy Rees Meanwhile in Australia Tour – Adelaide Shows
Social media sensation Jimmy Rees is leaving the comforts, or is that confines, of COVID life at home and hitting the stage with his first ever live comedy show, ‘Meanwhile in Australia’. 
Jimmy Rees is an Australian entertainer much loved by the Aussie community and entertainment scene for […]

[ January 14, 2022 to January 15, 2022. ]
Night at the Museum Sleepover – South Australian Museum
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the Museum at night, now’s your chance to find out!
Tickets for this once-a-year event, exclusively for Museum Members, are now on sale.  If you are not a member, memberships start at $99 for a family for one year (2 […]

Christmas Lights with Selfie Angel Wings
See a bright Christmas light display at 4 Stacey Court, Munno Para West. 
The house includes 7500 lights programmed to music and visitors can get a photo in front of the giant Angel Wings while they are there.  Families can enjoy the colourful light shows plus there is also a snow […]

Telstra Payphone Initiative for Domestic and Family Violence
Telstra has introduced initiatives for safe and secure communications for anyone experiencing domestic and family violence. 
In times of crises, domestic and family violence incident numbers rise, including over the past 18 months with the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. Most of this violence against women occurs in the home.
Domestic […]

[ December 11, 2021; ]
Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve Opening
Soon, for the first time in 120 years, Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve will be open to the public.
On 11 December 2021, there will be a celebration with an action-packed day of live entertainment, family activities and interactive nature play. Just 35 minutes from the city, Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve will provide […]

Clifford the Big Red Dog Movie Review
Expect to fall in puppy love with this adventure comedy flick – dog lover or otherwise. 
by Carla Caruso
Clifford the Big Red Dog is one of those movies that the whole family can really enjoy (Rated PG).
There’s Jack Whitehall, who plays the slightly hapless uncle and has a Hugh Grant-like charm. […]

[ November 24, 2021 to December 23, 2021. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
There is plenty to see and do for the whole family at Christmas Tree Farm in Chandlers Hill.  You can explore their acres of farmland, take photos with their reindeer mascot, […]

[ February 19, 2022; ]
Children’s Artspace & Family Day
It’s a free family frenzy presented by Families at Adelaide Festival Centre
To celebrate the opening of the exciting new Children’s Artspace at Adelaide Festival Centre, Families at Adelaide Festival Centre is celebrating with a day full of free activities and workshops for the whole family to enjoy.

Kick off your festival season […]

[ December 11, 2021; ]
Christmas on King William Road 2021
Enjoy Christmas on King William Road, a free family friendly event,  between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 11 December with a range of entertainment for the entire family.

Keep the kids entertained with complimentary activities including a meet and greet with Santa and his helpers, face painting and live entertainment from […]

[ December 4, 2021; ]
Barossa Polo at Château Tanunda
In a South Australian first, the sport of King’s will take to one of Australia’s most applauded wine regions, the Barossa Valley.
Barossa Polo is the next instalment in a series of regional polo events to be held at one of the most picturesque sites in the Barossa, Château Tanunda. With an exciting two-day-program, […]

[ January 2, 2022 to January 15, 2022. ]
Adelaide International at Memorial Drive 2022
Adelaide is set to play a key role ahead of the 2022 Australian Open next January, with some of the world’s best players expected to compete in what is set to be Adelaide’s biggest summer of tennis.
A jam-packed calendar will see professional tennis return to Memorial Drive with back-to-back Adelaide […]

[ December 15, 2021; ]
Adelaide Lord Mayor’s Christmas Concert 2021
Join the Lord Mayor, Young Adelaide Voices and friends for a concert of carols and singalong Christmas music for the whole family at the Adelaide Town Hall.
Stunning vocalists, Aurora from Young Adelaide Voices and members of Adelaide Chamber Singers will be joined by the Adelaide Horn Jam on Wednesday 15 December […]

Santarilla Trail 2021
Follow the Santarilla Trail through the southern Adelaide Hills by using the map for your Santa spotting adventure.
Families can take a drive through the Adelaide Hills and look for ‘Santa’ along the roadside properties.  Residents of Kangarilla and surrounding areas are spreading Christmas joy with their quirky creations, with areas such Meadows and […]

KickStart for Kids
KickStart for Kids is excited to officially open their brand new million-dollar warehouse/office space, creating a central hub for all operations thanks to the generous donations and support from a range of South Australian businesses.
Having completed construction at the end of 2020, the large purpose-built facility has allowed KickStart for Kids to reach […]

What’s on this Christmas in Adelaide 
Find out what’s on at Christmas in Adelaide for families including Christmas light displays, fun family Christmas events, markets, movies and Christmas Carol events. There are also exciting new Christmas trails and displays to explore in the City of Adelaide.
Top 10 Things to do and See at Christmas 
Every year, we […]

WIN Tickets to The Boss Baby: Family Business – In Cinemas 25 November 2021
In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers—Tim (James Marsden) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other.
Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund […]

[ December 11, 2021 to December 12, 2021. December 18, 2021 to December 19, 2021. ]
Where to buy fresh Christmas Trees in Adelaide from Make-A-Wish Australia 
Make-A-Wish Australia Adelaide Branch are selling fresh, real Christmas trees during December in 2021.
There is something special about having a real Christmas tree in your living room. You can buy your tree this year at weekend pop-up locations in Norwood, Glenelg and Malvern.

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing […]

Road & Cycle Safety Centre Opening to the Public in January 2022
The Road & Cycle Safety Centre, located on Hazel Grove in Ridgehaven, is undergoing a $500,000 makeover to provide FREE public access.
The Road & Cycle Safety Centre makes learning how to ride fun for children of all ages. The enclosed open space has a […]

Wallis Cinema’s Mainline Drive-In to close in 2022
Adelaide’s only remaining outdoor drive-in cinema – Mainline Drive-In at Gepps Cross – will close in February 2022.
The Wallis family, after 65 years of operating, has made the difficult decision to close the Gepps Cross Mainline Drive-In after the upcoming Summer season. Announcing the news on their Wallis […]

[ December 5, 2021; ]
Find 10 Elves on the Market Shelves
Finding the 10 Elves on the Market Shelves definitely won’t be easy, these little tricksters hid themselves really well but when you find all 10, you can go in the draw to win an Elf for yourself.
On Sunday 5 December 2021 between the hours of 8:30am and 12 noon, […]

[ December 12, 2021; ]
Sealink Travel Group Carols by Candlelight
SeaLink Carols by Candlelight will again be a virtual event in 2021, delivering Christmas cheer for both South Australian families and those tuning in across the nation thanks to Channel 7.
After extensive discussions with health officials, it became clear that a virtual event is the safest way to continue this […]

[ November 27, 2021; ]
Re-Cycled Bike Sale at Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc.
Looking for a new bike? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc. mentors and students have been restoring and repairing a whole bunch of donated bikes with a whole lot of love and they are ready for a new home.
They have a wide range of recycled bikes in a wide range […]

[ November 27, 2021; ]
Semapaw Park Official Opening Day – Semaphore Park Dog Park
Celebrate the new dog friendly space in Charles Sturt and learn how to get the most of what this park has to offer.
Semapaw park is a new generation of dog park located in Semaphore Park with two separate areas for dogs to enjoy. The Active Area […]

[ November 27, 2021 to December 31, 2021. ]
Loxton Lights Festival 2021
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland.  Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2021 they’re back once again.
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 30th year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase […]

[ December 16, 2021 to December 19, 2021. ]
Santa’s Workshop at Gawler Civic Centre
Santa’s Workshop at the Gawler Civic Centre is an experience for families and children of all ages.
Jointly presented by the Town of Gawler and the Gawler Apex Club, this free family Christmas experience will be held in the Institute Hall of the Gawler Civic Centre. Each session will contain an abundance […]

[ December 12, 2021; ]
CFC Community Christmas Carols
Community Christmas Carols hosted by the Christian Family Centre in Seaton. 
Enjoy a wonderful Christmas Carols program from the Christmas in the Square band along with special guest Sean W Smith. This will be followed by an outdoor Christmas Festival including food, fun family activities, Santa Claus, a free bouncy castle, free face […]

[ November 27, 2021; ]
Domes on Hutt Street
Shop for treasure on Hutt Street in the City and enjoy a live circus performance thanks to Cirkidz. 
An event the whole family will enjoy, Hutt Street will come alive with two free Cirkidz performances on the corner of Halifax Street and Hutt Street on Saturday 27 November 2021. This event encourages you […]

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Tusmore Park Wading Pool Upgrade
The Tusmore Park wading pool has been popular with families, particularly those with toddler-aged children, for many years. However, at more than 50 years old it reached the end of its useful life and is currently undergoing a complete refurbishment.
In recent times, closures of the pool have become […]

Freedom Park at Two Wells 
South Australian families can now experience best practice in nature and sensory play at the state’s newest playground which has opened in the northern suburbs.
The new playground, Freedom Park, within Liberty at Two Wells is the latest milestone in a $1.2 billion residential precinct that is creating over 3,000 new homes […]

[ December 5, 2021; ]
Christies Beach Twilight Christmas Fair
Celebrate the start of the festive season with an afternoon of free family fun and entertainment. 
The City of Onkaparinga is excited to be hosting a free community Christmas Fair with Christmas themed entertainment, children’s activities, music and a visit from Santa. There will be a variety of market stalls to purchase […]

[ December 5, 2021; ]
Soul Factor Gospel Choir presents Christmas by the Lake
There may not be “Carols By Candlelight” this year, but instead there’s Christmas By The Lake. 
Soul Factor will be presenting their “Christmas Concert” by the Lake at Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka on Sunday afternoon, 5 December 2021 at 2.30pm. Soul Factor will be on the Island and you can […]

[ December 4, 2021; ]
Campbelltown Council Christmas Carols
Campbelltown City Council’s FREE Christmas Carols event will be held at Thorndon Park on Saturday 4 December 2021.
Ticklish Allsorts will kick off the night with children’s entertainment at 6.30pm. Then everyone will sing along to popular Christmas Carols played by the Campbelltown City Band. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the […]

[ November 17, 2021 to December 31, 2021. January 1, 2022 to January 2, 2022. ]
Bauble Canopy Lighting Installation in the City of Adelaide
Vaughan Place and Peel Street are looking extra special this festive season thanks to the brand new Bauble Canopy installation.
Award winning artists Renzo B. Larriviere and Zara Pasfield of Atelier Sisu are behind the installations that are made up of vivid colour spheres. The spheres change colour […]

[ November 19, 2021; ]
Watch the Lunar Eclipse Friday 19 November 2021
The public is invited to join the Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA) for a special online event to view a live stream of the near-total Partial Lunar Eclipse on Friday 19 November 2021. The live stream is free to watch and is suitable for viewers of all ages regardless of their knowledge of the night […]

[ January 9, 2022; ]
A Fork On The Green- Blitz Golf Glenelg Final
Take along your family and friends and join Fork on the Road at Blitz Golf’s Final for a delicious Fork feed and a fun-filled day on the green!
Join Fork on the Road for a ‘Fork on the Green’, featuring a mouth-watering line-up of your favourite local food […]