Play & Go Adelaide

Lilac Reserve playground in Mount Barker has a lot of different climbing options, a suspension bridge and a large slide for kids who love climbing to new heights!
Review by Adaire Prosser
As Mount Barker expands, we are being treated to new playgrounds and Lilac Reserve does not disappoint! There are plenty of options to challenge kids […]

Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new BABY.
Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience will arrive in more than 2,600 cinemas across 14 countries beginning 30 May 2025. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, […]

[ May 31, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
Mega Toy Fair Adelaide, Australia’s largest premier old toy models collector fair, returns to Adelaide for its 31st year in 2025.
The Mega Toy Fair is held at the Adelaide Showground every year for one weekend at the beginning of June. It is the largest event on the toy collector calendar and hosts local and interstate […]

[ May 31, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
Meet your favourite cosplay creators, shop a selection of products and catch up with fellow pop-culture fans. The Oz Comic-con returns for 2025 at the Adelaide Showgrounds.
At Oz Comic-Con, diversity and passion are celebrated within pop culture fandoms. With its inclusive atmosphere, it provides a platform for fans of all ages and interests to come […]

[ May 24, 2025; ]
Green Industries SA has partnered with local councils and charities to offer a FREE clothing donation and linen recycling event to be held on Saturday 24 May 2025.
The event will run from 9am to 3pm, with 8 sites open across Adelaide to all South Australian residents. Unwanted, high-quality clothing and old, worn-out linens will be […]

[ May 4, 2025; ]
The City of Unley’s Double Shot! Coffee Fiesta is making a triumphant return as part of the 2025 Tasting Australia program.

Get caffeinated at Unley’s Double Shot Coffee Fiesta and celebrate the universal love of coffee with leading Adelaide cafes, roasters and baristas.

Taste the finest specialty coffee, complemented by gourmet food, a vibrant live music program […]

[ May 17, 2025 to May 18, 2025. ]
Celebrate cats at the inaugural Oz Feline Fair & CATstravaganza, the convention for everything ‘cat’.
This year, the Oz Feline Fair is partnering with world-renowned, celebrity cat judge and social media mega-star, Steven Meserve to bring his Loving Cats Worldwide (LCWW) International Cat Competition, the CATstravaganza to Adelaide.

The fair will showcase cats of all breeds, from […]

[ May 2, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond
Tasting Australia is where foodies come to discover what’s new on the menu.
Intimate dinners with world-class chefs, adventures to some of the state’s most remote regions and a wine party in Town Square are all on offer when Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel returns in 2024.

Homegrown chefs, winemakers, beverage […]

[ May 17, 2025 to May 18, 2025. ]
The Adelaide Pregnancy, Babies & Children’s Expo allows parents to chat face-to-face with a wide range of exhibitors to gain up-to-date, expert advice on the early years of parenting. You can also see, touch, try and buy the products and services that best suit your needs.
Event-goers can receive expert tips and advice from trusted experts, […]

[ May 17, 2025; ]
The Environment Expo will be a day of sustainability, nature, hands-on learning, creativity and fun at Burnside Civic Centre. 
Entry is FREE and everyone is welcome to walk in and enjoy the event. However, some events require registration to secure your spot. The keynote speaker for 2025 will be Hannah Moloney from Gardening Australia, who will […]

[ May 18, 2025; ]
Join the Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk and experience the amazing journeys taken by our early German pioneer women as they carried their produce on foot from Hahndorf to Adelaide through the Adelaide Hills.
The Pioneer Women’s Trail is approximately 26km long and mainly follows country roads, laneways and bush tracks through a delightful section of the […]

[ January 16, 2026 to January 18, 2026. ]
The City of Port Lincoln has confirmed the much-loved Tunarama Festival is set to make its long-awaited return in January 2026, promising a revitalised festival that captures the heart and soul of Port Lincoln.
With its rich history and iconic traditions, Tunarama has been a cornerstone of community spirit and regional pride for over 60 years. […]

[ May 15, 2025; ]
Rug up and get messy with Playgroup SA at Cleland Wildlife Park. Mud & Play features mud pits, sensory activities, story time, nature creations, entertainment and more.
Mud and Play is a special event with subsidised pricing for Playgroup SA-enrolled families. Go along to Cleland Wildlife Park for a range of fun nature-based activities and outdoor […]

[ May 8, 2025 to May 10, 2025. ]
Flight returns to Adelaide almost 20 years after its Australian premiere at the Adelaide Festival in 2006, with a powerful production never seen before in the Southern Hemisphere.
This exclusive three-show season will be only in Adelaide, from 8-10 May 2025 at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Fasten your seat belts for Flight, a heartwarming opera full of […]

[ May 7, 2025 to May 28, 2025. ]
The 2025 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema.
The 2025 line-up features a standout selection of twenty films. Superb cinema offerings include six films direct from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), compelling biopics and documentaries that delve into the […]

Southern Adelaide’s newest skate park is now open in Aldinga.
Aldinga’s skate, scoot, and ride enthusiasts have a brand-new reason to celebrate with the new and highly anticipated Aldinga Skate Park – a key part of the long-term vision to redevelop Aldinga Sports Park.
The skate park was created in consultation with the local community and includes:

large […]

[ May 2, 2025; ]
The Seacliff Golf Course will be hosting an official grand opening on Friday 2 May 2025 with a free twilight event. 
The free community event will have live acoustic music, complimentary food and soft drinks for all, a putting competition and even a golf simulator. Mayor of Marion, Kris Hanna, will be attending to officially open […]

[ April 27, 2025; ]
Looking for a quieter swimming experience? Go along for a sensory-friendly swimming session at the ARC in Campbelltown. 
The environment will be specifically adapted with a reduced crowd size and noise to ensure calm for those who need it.  Attendance is free, however, bookings will be limited. The ARC pool will close to the general public […]

[ July 2, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
Night Visions is a new mind-bending immersive night time experience coming to Adelaide Botanic Garden in 2025 for Illuminate Adelaide.
The all-new after dark experience exclusively conceived by Illuminate Adelaide, allows you to step outside the boundary of what you know as Night Visions and transforms the secrets of Adelaide Botanic Garden into a gateway to […]

Illuminate Adelaide 2025.
Illuminate Adelaide, Adelaide’s exciting winter light festival, returns in 2025 with a spectacular program of immersive installations that will light up the city.
Celebrating the intersection and innovation between art, light music and technology, the program features a dedicated program of major ticketed events, music performances and free installations. 
This is the perfect winter event […]

Bell Yet Reserve Playground in Wattle Park is a fun playground in a fabulous bushland setting.
Review by Claire Davill
Bell Yett Reserve is a large area with a great playground, tennis courts, basketball hoop and soccer field. There are bushland paths to follow, a small creek and a footbridge to explore as well.

The playground comprises two […]

George Bolton Swimming Centre (Burnside Pool) extended winter opening hours.
The George Bolton Swimming Centre in Hazelwood Park will remain open throughout all of winter this year. This is to help meet the increased demand for aquatic facilities in the metropolitan area while the Adelaide Aquatic Centre remains closed for redevelopment.   The official summer season concludes […]

The existing Adelaide Aquatic Centre is permanently closed to make way for a new world class facility, scheduled to open in the summer of 2025/2026.
The new Adelaide Aquatic Centre will provide a contemporary and multi-purpose community offering with a range of programs and services including new landscaped surrounds, a café, water play areas, waterslides, a […]

Warrego Crescent Reserve Playground in Linden Park is a small but well-designed playground hiding at the end of a laneway.
Review by Claire Davill
Warrego Reserve is tucked away in the middle of a residential block, only accessible by two narrow laneways. It’s a hidden oasis with a playground, tennis courts, basketball court and a picnic shelter. 
Entry […]

[ April 25, 2025; ]
Anzac Day Family Friendly Events around Adelaide
Anzac Day is Australia’s most sacred day and is honoured with a national public holiday.  It’s an important opportunity to reflect and commemorate the sacrifice made by Australian veterans.
ANZAC DAY 2025 – FRIDAY 25 APRIL
The ANZAC spirit is a legacy that lives on in all Australians, inspiring pride and camaraderie across […]

More Than Half of Australians Set to Embrace D.I.Y. This Easter
With Easter and Anzac Day converging this year, a new survey shows that 58 per cent of Australians are seizing the opportunity provided by consecutive long weekends to finally knock off those lingering D.I.Y. projects. This April, families can also enjoy a range of Easter-themed […]

[ April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]
April School Holidays at the Myer Centre Adelaide – See Bluey Live Interactive Experience.
Bluey has captured the hearts of families around the world, with its sweetness and Aussie-ness. Now, the homegrown kids’ series is heading to the Myer Centre in Adelaide for a Bluey Live Interactive Experience featuring Bluey and Bingo.

Get ready to dance, sing […]

[ April 12, 2025 to April 13, 2025. April 18, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own. 
Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and crunchy apples fresh from the trees. Everyone’s favourite Pink Lady apples are now ready along with Fuji and Granny Smith apples available.  They also […]

[ April 13, 2025; April 20, 2025; ]
April School Holiday $5 Kids Meal Deals, Pre-Game & Markets at Pirate Life Brewing.
There’s plenty of family fun to be had at Pirate Life Brewing during the April school holidays! Pirate Life will be hosting their Pre-Game on Sunday 13 April, followed by their monthly Barlow Street Market on Sunday 20 April and their $5 […]

BIG Family Weekend – DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2025
Celebrate Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th birthday at the BIG Family Weekend. Located at Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Plaza and surrounds, this action-packed, weekend celebration is designed for kids and families, featuring more than 50 exciting events, activities, and performances over two fun-filled days.
Performances and Event Highlights :
BIG Family […]