Play & Go Adelaide

[ May 28, 2024; May 30, 2024; June 1, 2024; June 7, 2024; June 11, 2024; June 14, 2024; June 19, 2024; ]
From the top of a Burrawang tree to a stage near you, Grug is hitting the road for a four month tour to 28 venues across Australia, starting in May 2024.
Inspired by the iconic children’s books by Ted Prior, experience the heartwarming adventure of Grug and his friends seen by over 60,000 audience members worldwide.

Once […]

[ May 29, 2024; ]
Meet 3 players from the CommBank Matildas at the LEGO® Certified Store in Marion
The LEGO® Certified Store Marion is bringing you an exclusive opportunity to meet 3 of your favourite CommBank Matildas players – Alanna Kennedy, Mackenzie Arnold and Caitlin Foord.
The Commbank Matildas are taking on China on Friday 31 May 2024, returning to SA […]

[ May 24, 2024; ]
Explore a Port Adelaide icon this May – the Lighthouse is open for visitors during the South Australian History Festival.
First lit in 1869, the Lighthouse is still operational but did you know that it has been relocated several times? Join a guided tour to learn more about the history of this landmark, climb the 75 […]

[ May 3, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
Get your little explorers ready to roar with excitement because this May, Monarto Safari Park opens the gates to kids for free!
Make May your Monarto month and experience the largest safari park outside of Africa.  
Home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles, you can fit every major zoo […]

[ May 3, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
2024 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championships 
Grab your seats courtside to see Australia’s top wheelchair rugby stars battle it out in Adelaide for state glory and a ticket to the Paralympics
Fast-paced, full-contact, hyper-competitive; there’s nothing cruisy about wheelchair rugby – an edge-of-your-seat spectator sport that will have adrenaline levels soaring on court and off at Netball […]

[ May 5, 2024; ]
Grab your furry friend and join the fun at Point Malcolm Reserve for Doggy Day on the Green.
Doggy Day on the Green is a free, fun-filled and educational annual event for dogs and their people at Point Malcolm Reserve, Semaphore Park. This family-friendly event includes meeting the animal management team at Charles Sturt who will […]

[ May 26, 2024; ]
Open Day at Parliament House 
Visit Parliament House on Sunday 26 May 2024 for an open day event as part of South Australia’s History Festival.
View special displays and historical objects, access parts of the building ordinarily closed to the public, learn about the unique blend of Victorian and Art Deco architecture, and have a chat to […]

[ May 4, 2024; ]
Get ready to experience a free, fun-filled community event at the Unley Oval Open Day.
The Unley Oval upgrades are almost complete and the City of Unley will celebrate by re-opening the gates with an Open Day and return the space to community use.

The Unley Oval works include upgrades to the turf, drainage and lighting.  On […]

[ May 12, 2024; ]
Two magnificent venues,  one at Utopia Waterfall Gully and the other at Glanville Hall Semaphore South, will be sparkling with tiny teacups, vintage china and sweet treats for Mother’s Day.
Dine under the chandeliers for two hours of Mother’s Day indulgence, along with bubbly cocktails, bottomless brewed tea and coffee and famous fluffy scones with whipped […]

[ May 4, 2024; ]
Explore Fort Glanville as part of the South Australia’s History Festival in a colourful and sometimes noisy event. 
The performance will feature nineteenth-century military drill, with cannon fire and musketry demonstrations, all in the soft glow of lamplight. This enables event-goers the opportunity to see the gun-flashes light up the darkness.

Presented by the Fort Glanville Historical […]

[ May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
Nairne School is delighted to invite the community to their LEGO® fan event in May.
There will be over 50 tables of LEGO® displays from some of the best creators in South Australia with fun for the whole family. Most designs are one-of-a-kind and not available in shops. They will also have the amazing Great Ball […]

[ May 11, 2024; ]
Explore historical items, buildings, interactive and static displays as well as activities for children at the Enfield Unit, SA State Emergency Service: Open Day as part of South Australia’s History Festival in May.
The origin of Enfield SES dates back to 1965 where, during the Cold War, fears of nuclear attack led to the formation of […]

[ May 19, 2024; ]
In this South Australia History Festival event, young visitors may find themselves in a drill squad at Fort Glanville experiencing what it was like to defend South Australian shores in the late nineteenth century. 
Fort Glanville was the key to South Australia’s defence against hostile attacks on our communications in the late-nineteenth century. This is illustrated […]

[ May 1, 2024 to May 5, 2024. May 7, 2024 to May 12, 2024. May 14, 2024 to May 19, 2024. May 21, 2024 to May 26, 2024. May 28, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
Immerse yourself in the history of rural South Australia at Loxton Historical Village with more than 45 displays, each telling the story of the struggle, heartache, and ingenuity of pioneer settlers.
Go on a self-guided tour during South Australia’s History Festival and view the extensive machinery and vehicle displays, sit at original old desks in school […]

[ May 5, 2024; June 9, 2024; ]
Check out the Sunday Funday Markets and Indoor Plant Sale.
The community loved Sunday Funday Markets support local businesses and features over 100+ market stalls, plus a range of delicious food trucks and vendors.  Shop, eat, play, and discover across the vibrant urban re-development and internationally awarded building – Tonsley Innovation District.

The market offers something for […]

[ May 4, 2024; ]
SteamRanger is sending you off into an outer space adventure. But first you have to travel on their MMOPoT (Most Modern Operating Piece of Transport) to Planet Strathalbyn for a meal and movie. 
You start your journey at Cape Canaveral Launch Pad (not really Cape Canaveral – Mount Barker Station!) where you wait for their countdown […]

[ May 11, 2024; ]
The Vergeside Markets Mother’s Day Giftorium is the final event in the Vergeside Markets Largs Bay calendar.
With a huge variety of stalls, delicious food selections, coffee, live music, bars and free face painting for the kids, the market boasts an opportunity to pick mum up a last-minute gift while supporting local businesses. 

Held on the Largs […]

[ May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
See the West Croydon Railway Station 1949 Display by James Gauci at the Civic (Woodville) Library.
The City of Charles Sturt will be exhibiting an incredibly detailed model of the West Croydon Railway Station in 1949. Based on years of research, interviews, and artefacts, this 5-year project captures the ‘Romance of the South Australian Railways’ and what […]

[ May 4, 2024; May 18, 2024 to May 19, 2024. ]
Falling Bombs and Floating Cards is back as part of South Australia’s History Festival
Would you like to see a magic show?
Join the oldest magic club in Australia in their underground club rooms for some history, nostalgia and a live magic performance suitable for families of all ages. This is a rare opportunity to look behind […]

[ May 5, 2024; ]
Enjoy a day at the Barossa History Fair during South Australia’s History Festival.
Ever wondered what treasures are tucked away in the Barossa Museum or wanted to try your hand at Kegel (traditional nine-pin bowling)?

Join friends and family in the beautiful township of Tanunda as doors open for the 2024 Barossa History Fair. With a jam-packed […]

[ April 18, 2024; April 21, 2024; May 26, 2024; ]
Port River Cruises on the Historic Vessel ‘Archie Badenoch’.
Take a cruise along the Port River on the South Australian Maritime Museum’s historic vessel, the ‘Archie Badenoch’!
Built during WWII by General Motor Holden for the Royal Australian Navy, the vessel was commissioned by the South Australian Police in December 1946. Named ‘Archie Badenoch’ in honour of […]

[ May 18, 2024 to May 19, 2024. ]
The Pet Show is coming to Adelaide on 18 & 19 May 2024
The Pet Show is the first national show celebrating all of the pets in your life. There will be education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals.
With a range of celebrity vets, education and entertainment there is […]

[ May 10, 2024 to May 12, 2024. May 15, 2024 to May 19, 2024. May 22, 2024 to May 26, 2024. May 29, 2024 to June 2, 2024. June 5, 2024 to June 9, 2024. ]
Gather your friends and family in your private igloo, feast on Raclette cheese and drink mulled wine for this melted cheese foodie experience. 
It’s a French winter tradition to melt Raclette cheese and pour it on potatoes, cured meat and pickles. More than just a meal, Raclette is a social event. This traditional French dish is […]

[ May 10, 2024; ]
Dolly’s Dream want you or your school, workplace, sports club or community group to join them in Going Blue To End Bullying in 2024.
Dolly’s Dream is committed to changing the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.

On Friday […]

[ May 4, 2024; May 11, 2024; ]
Four family-friendly cooking workshops in this year’s Tasting Australia program will share family histories on a plate from around the world.
The workshops will give people an opportunity to eat and learn some treasured family recipes, culture and migration stories from the Ugandan, Vietnamese, Italian and Indian communities that have settled in the West of Adelaide. […]

[ May 19, 2024; ]
Led by the Class of Cabaret 2024 Mentors, Mark Oates and Millicent Sarre, and Musical Director Ciara Ferguson, Come & Try Cabaret Day is designed to give students an insight into the Class of Cabaret program.
This fun-filled day will focus on cabaret skills and personal creative development. Students will gain the tools to impress at […]

[ May 3, 2024 to May 4, 2024. May 10, 2024 to May 11, 2024. ]
Based on interviews with members of the South Australian community aged between 8 and 102, Windmill Theatre Co.’s Creation Creation is a comedy about life’s biggest mysteries.
How did we get here? Are aliens real? And is it possible to lick your elbow? Two fearless creators then step onto the stage and attempt to unravel the […]

[ May 30, 2024; ]
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure!
After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt) and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in […]

[ May 31, 2024; ]
The Matildas are coming to Adelaide!
In exciting news for South Australia, the Matildas will return to SA for the first time in  5 years to play a match at Adelaide Oval ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In what is sure to be a sell out game, the CommBank Matildas will host reigning AFC Women’s Asian […]

[ March 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. November 2, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ]
Relay For Life is an overnight, team event that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services.
Relay is a chance for the Adelaide community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost and raise money to help […]