Play & Go Adelaide

[ 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 […]

[ April 12, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
Play and Save this School Holiday at P1 Entertainment Complex!
Looking for an action-packed adventure for the kids these school holidays? Don’t miss out on P1’s Play and Save deal – a fun-filled package designed to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank!

Available from 12 to 27 April 2025, this limited-time offer combines the thrill […]

[ April 11, 2025; ]
Join Sunrise for their Live Broadcast in Elder Park to celebrate Gather Round in Adelaide.
The local Adelaide community is invited to a massive brekky party as Australia’s #1 breakfast program, Sunrise, broadcasts live from Adelaide for Gather Round on Friday 11 April 2025. It will be a family-friendly event so take along your loved ones […]

[ April 14, 2025; ]
Join the South Australia Police for ‘Coffee with a Cop’ during the school holidays.
Go along and join members of the South Australia Police at Brickworks Marketplace in Torrensville for ‘Coffee with a Cop’ – a community initiative to help build relationships ‘one cup at a time’.

While you you’re there enjoy a free cup of coffee […]

[ April 14, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]
Cirkidz April Holiday Program.
Do you have some little ones who belong in the circus? Send them to Cirkidz this autumn! Cirkidz has you covered with an action-packed program that’s perfect for kids aged 5–12. Whether they’re new to circus skills or love a good challenge, they’ll learn new tricks, make new friends, and have heaps […]

The City of Charles Sturt is trying something new in 2025 for their ‘Doggy Day Out’
Go along to the newly named Doggy Day in May (previously known as Doggy Day on the Green). This year they are excited to trial a new approach to community engagement and education and invite the community to join one […]

DinoFest Dinosaur Festival 2025 at Victoria Park in Adelaide
Dinosaurs that walk right past you, dinosaurs you can pat, and lots of activities and fun for all dino loving kids!
Review by Claire Davill
DinoFest is back with a new location in Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi in Adelaide’s south-eastern parklands. This is a great location, as there’s more room to […]

[ April 23, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
The Barossa Vintage Festival summons a new chapter of history for this iconic region in 2025.
The Barossa Vintage Festival is where the best of Barossa comes out to play. Think one-of-kind wine and food events, grape stomping competitions, over-flowing markets, live music in vineyard ambience. Where tradition meets a seriously good time!

Whether you’re a wine […]

[ April 9, 2025 to April 17, 2025. ]
SA Youth Week (SAYW) is South Australia’s biggest celebration of young people aged 12-25.
SAYW 2025, held over 9 days from Wednesday 9 to Thursday 17 April 2025, recognises the ideas, talents and contributions of young people in South Australia and includes a wide range of events and activities created by and for young people.

If you’re […]

TreeClimb Adelaide, Kuitpo, and Salisbury
This school holiday, the trees are calling! With crisp mornings and sunny days ahead, it’s the perfect time to step up and take on an adventure at TreeClimb! Whether you’re exploring the magical heights of Kuitpo, enjoying city views at Adelaide, or tackling new thrills at Salisbury, there’s a TreeClimb location […]

[ April 10, 2025 to April 13, 2025. ]
The excitement kicks off in Rundle Mall for the AFL’s Gather Round in April.
It’s hitting fever pitch in Rundle Mall as they celebrate the return of the AFL Gather Round for 2025. Across the Gather Round weekend, from Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 April 2025, tackle footy fun with a line-up of exciting events throughout […]

Located at Elder Park, the 2025 Macca’s Footy Festival will feature the popular 150m long zipline over The River Torrens as part of the AFL’s Gather Round festivities.
One of the most popular activities at last year’s AFL Gather Round Footy Festival is back – the River Torrens zipline!  Play & Go has a family pass […]

Step into a world of pure bubble magic with The Big Bubble Show, a spectacular, fun-filled kids’ show starring Samsam Bubbleman, a 12-time Guinness World Record holder and the ultimate master of bubbles!
Prepare to be amazed as Samsam creates mind-blowing bubble tricks, from giant bubbles big enough to fit a person inside to bubble tornadoes, […]

[ April 15, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 22, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]
Experience FREE Dinosaur Fun at Churchill Centre these April school holidays!
Churchill Centre is bringing GINORMOUS fun with FREE Dinosaur Activities that will delight little explorers of all ages!
What’s on:
Paint your own dino skeleton plaster mould and keep an eye out for the life-like dinosaur making its way around the mall! Ts & Cs Apply see […]

[ April 16, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 23, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]

Junior Tradies School Holiday Fun at Port Adelaide Plaza.
Calling all junior tradies! Is your kid crazy about diggers, tools, and all things construction? Then don’t miss out on FREE building fun with Junior Tradies these school holidays! This is the perfect activity for your budding builders to explore, play, and create their own construction zone.
Times […]

[ April 16, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 23, 2025 to April 24, 2025. ]   
FREE School Holiday Showtime at Port Adelaide Plaza.
It’s Showtime! Looking for an exciting way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Take the kids to Port Adelaide Plaza and enjoy FREE fun these school holidays.

Enjoy a fun showtime experience with:

FREE Rides
FREE Show Bags* (while stocks last) 
FREE Fairy Floss
FREE Face Painting
[…]

[ April 18, 2025 to April 21, 2025. ]       
What’s on at Melba’s Chocolates this Easter – Angaston & Woodside
Celebrate Easter with Melba’s Chocolates this Easter Long Weekend at their Angaston Site in the Barossa Valley or their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills! They’ll be open from 18 to 21 April,  9am – 4:30pm – ALL Easter Long Weekend!
And there will […]

[ April 10, 2025 to April 13, 2025. ]     
Located at Elder Park, the 2025 Macca’s Footy Festival will feature the popular 150m long zipline over The River Torrens as part of the AFL’s Gather Round festivities.
The 2025 Macca’s Footy Festival runs from Thursday 10 April until Sunday 13 April. The four-day festival will be full of free activities and entertainment for all […]

[ April 14, 2025 to April 17, 2025. April 19, 2025 to April 20, 2025. ]
Visit Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide these School Holidays for FREE Easter Fun!
Keep the kids entertained these April School Holidays and experience FREE Easter entertainment with carnival games, face painting, fairy floss* and a visit from the Easter Bunny handing out Lindt chocolate treats! This free experience is open Monday 14 April to Sunday 20 […]