[ October 8, 2017 to November 1, 2017. ]
The Pop-Up Magical Park at The Quarry Reserve in Seaford has been extended until Wednesday 1 November 2017
Magical Park is the world’s first digital playground and the City of Onkaparinga invites children and families to explore an augmented reality with the Magical Park pop up at Seaford Quarry Reserve.
To explore one of the digital fantasy lands […]
[ May 5, 2017 to May 19, 2017. October 13, 2017 11:00 pm to October 27, 2017 11:00 pm. ]
The Nappy Collective encourages families to search out that handful of leftover, outgrown nappies we all seem to end up with and donate them to families in crisis or in need.
Over a two week period in May and October, families can drop these clean, disposable nappies to their nearest collection point. The Nappy Collective will […]
[ September 29, 2017 to November 10, 2017. ]
The Local Project art cubes – public art exhibition of the collected stories from Adelaide locals
Over the last month, your ‘local’ stories of the city have been collected: the stories that only ‘locals’ know… the local characters, the natural wonders, the rhythms of the City of Adelaide… documenting your connection to the city.
A public art […]
[ October 13, 2017 to November 26, 2017. ]
The Barangaroo Ngangamay exhibition honours the old Lady Barangaroo and celebrates the strength, diversity and creativity of Aboriginal women of the Sydney region.
‘damulayun ngangara buranggalyun we exchange names so the Old Lady sleeps peacefully, we mark the space to honour the namesake.’
By coming together for ceremony, we pay respect to the Ancestors, acknowledge the connections […]
[ October 11, 2017 9:00 am to October 15, 2017 9:00 am. ]
In 2017, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge will celebrate its 30th Anniversary.
Join the crowds in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga and be part of the celebrations as the teams complete their 3,000km journey from Darwin at the official City of Adelaide finish line, marking a successful end to years of planning, designing, building and event preparations.
Visit […]
[ October 13, 2017; 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. October 14, 2017; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Adelaide Central Market will host a celebration of South Australian seafood with the inaugural two-day Seafood and Sounds festival on Friday 13 October and Saturday 14 October 2017.
From cooking demonstrations to a Chilli Crab Pop-Up, the two-day festival will present a smorgasbord of fun-filled entertainment, live music and masterclasses for lovers of produce from […]
[ October 11, 2017 to October 21, 2017. ]
Big Bad Wolf presented by Windmill Theatre Co in association with Adelaide Festival Centre
He’s the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply he has no friends. But then he does have incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene, and he is the infamous Big Bad Wolf after all. No […]
[ October 3, 2017 5:00 pm to October 15, 2017 5:00 pm. ]
Wild Imagination
Nature Play School Holiday events
Review by Susannah Marks
If like many Adelaide families you’re looking for school holiday activities for your kids then you may have heard of Wild Imagination. They run nature play events during the school holidays as an alternative to vacation care. My kids love a balance of indoor and outdoor play, […]
[ October 2, 2017; 11:00 am; October 4, 2017; 7:00 pm; October 5, 2017; 11:00 am; October 6, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 7, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 8, 2017; 11:00 am; October 9, 2017; 11:00 am; October 11, 2017; 7:00 pm; October 12, 2017; 11:00 am; October 13, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 14, 2017; 4:00 pm; October 15, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Circus Royale
Damian Syred presents the 46th year anniversary tour of Circus Royale!
Circus Royale provides quality entertainment for your entire family. Parents, grandparents and children equally enjoy Circus Royale. Circus Royale is family entertainment staged in a modern Big Top tent.
With 20 elite athletes and performers, Circus Royale brings together a combination of acrobatics, comedy and […]
[ October 5, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
Adelaide Film Festival
The Adelaide Film Festival is a biennial eleven-day celebration and is an exciting exploration of Australian and international screen culture with a diverse and unique program of screenings, forums and special events.
The Adelaide Film Festival has rapidly established itself as one of the boldest, innovative and must attend events in the country and […]
[ October 2, 2017 10:00 am to October 6, 2017 10:00 am. October 9, 2017 10:00 am to October 13, 2017 10:00 am. ]
Free hands-on Science fun at Harbour Town during October school holidays
Explore weird science concepts and ‘wow’ your senses during the October school holidays at Harbour Town Adelaide. Discover how to make elephant toothpaste, tea bag rockets, multi-coloured slime and lava lamps and create a variety of optical, sensory and auditory illusions including examining moving […]
[ October 3, 2017 to November 4, 2017. ]
The Hive is a kaleidoscope of art, light and technology, celebrating community connections and change.
For the next month you can explore this glowing installation and immerse yourself in the colour evolution of The Hive.
Designed by amigo and amigo, the interactivity and social story of The Hive is inspired by the bee hive. Bees are considered […]
[ October 13, 2017; 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Touch-A-Truck is FREE school holiday fun where kids can get up close and personal with their favourite trucks to see how they work.
Over 23 different trucks will be at this event including rubbish trucks, water trucks, fire trucks, street sweepers, excavators, bobcats, police vehicles and lots more for kids to see.
If you are looking for […]
[ September 30, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
Italian Festival Flag Making School Holiday Workshop
Before you were born the Italian Festival of South Australia was born.
This festival celebrated being Italian. Flags were made and then flown in a parade.
Pop by the Migration Museum any day between 10am and 5pm during the school holidays to make a flag. Imagine the parade!
No bookings required.
See our […]
[ October 3, 2017 to October 13, 2017. ]
Play, explore and experience: there is an activity for everyone!
Play at the Bay is a program of school holiday activities being run from 3 to 13 October 2017, at Glenelg. The concept encourages children to play, explore and experience by offering workshops for a wide range of ages.
Bookings are essential and places get booked quickly […]
[ October 13, 2017; 8:00 pm; October 14, 2017; 8:00 pm; October 20, 2017; 8:00 pm; October 21, 2017; 2:00 pm; 8:00 pm; October 27, 2017; 8:00 pm; October 28, 2017; 2:00 pm; 8:00 pm; ]
Annie the Musical
Northern Light Theatre Company’s October 2017 production is the family favourite, Annie!
This family-friendly 1977 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is based on Harold Gray’s popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” which he started in the 1920s.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in […]
[ October 13, 2017 to October 14, 2017. ]
INSIDE the BRICK
INSIDE the BRICK is coming back to Adelaide this October 2017 with a fantastic travelling Interactive Play & LEGO Model Exhibition!
INSIDE the BRICK is even more interactive than ever before, with more play; introducing RC Racers, regular build challenges, Mosaics, and other fun activities for kids of all ages! Learn to build like […]
[ October 1, 2017 to October 14, 2017. ]
Wild Imagination is a great alternative to vacation care. Get kids outside, and allow them to spend their school holidays in nature at Bonython Park!
Where will your kids spend their school holidays? Wild Imagination’s school holiday events are based entirely outdoors, with some shelter for those wetter days! Kids will hang out in tents instead […]
[ September 30, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
Spring Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the October 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 activities on […]
[ October 1, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
The Nature Play Festival is an annual Festival for children and their families which celebrates and encourages play outdoors in nature.
The Festival is coordinated by Nature Play SA in collaboration with more than 30 wonderful event host organisations including local and state government, not-for-profits, playgroups, education sites, nature clubs, Friends Groups, libraries and more!
Through the Festival, […]
[ October 12, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
End of an era for Adelaide Hills farming property Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway
The end of the October 2017 School Holidays will also mark an end to popular Adelaide Hills tourist attraction, Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway.
Platform 1, owned and operated by Glenn and Karen Liebelt of Littlehampton, has been “train lovers heaven” for families […]
[ October 6, 2017; October 10, 2017; October 13, 2017; October 31, 2017; ]
YMCA Holdfast Bay Community Centre
These school holidays YMCA Holdfast Bay Community Centre has plenty of activities to keep the kids and families occupied. Go and have a fun day out at the movies, play games, sport, craft and much more.
Family Fun Day | Ages 5 – 12
Friday 6 October 2017 | 11.30am – 4pm
This will be a fun […]
[ October 13, 2017; 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Festival Of Now
Australia’s only festival that celebrates Mental Health Week – the Festival of Now – will be held in Light Square.
In its fifth year this event brings together the mental health community showcasing the creativity used in the healing journey while breaking down the stigma that still surrounds mental illness.
With stalls promoting arts in […]
[ October 2, 2017 11:00 pm to October 13, 2017 11:00 pm. ]
FREE School Holiday Sports – City of Charles Sturt
The City of Charles Sturt are inviting all children aged 3 – 17 years to try a new sport and get involved in their FREE School Holiday Sports Program. The program will be held during the Spring school holidays from 2 – 13 October 2017.
Be sure to […]
[ October 13, 2017 to October 14, 2017. ]
Little Big Shots is coming to GU Film House Adelaide
Australia’s largest annual touring children’s film festival Little Big Shots will be in Adelaide for two days only on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October 2017.
Featuring the best and latest children’s short films and documentaries from across the globe, this event is not to be missed. […]
