Play & Go Adelaide

[ August 2, 2023 to August 14, 2023. August 16, 2023 to August 28, 2023. August 30, 2023 to September 11, 2023. September 11, 2023 to September 25, 2023. ]
Winter ChocFest 2023 at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
Visit Barossa Valley Chocolate company between Wednesday 2 August and Monday, September 25 and celebrate all the wonders of hot, melty, gooey chocolate!
Each fortnight, two new decadent hot chocolate drinks and mouth-watering desserts will be released, all featuring handcrafted Barossa Valley Chocolate Company Chocolate.

Guests that have visited Barossa […]

[ August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
King William Road is giving plenty of reasons to brave the cold this August with the inaugural ‘King William Road Sip & Style Soirée.’
The precinct’s restaurants, bars, boutiques and retailers are bringing shoppers and diners exclusive offers, in-store events, and unique experiences, with styling sessions and high teas among the drawcards throughout the month.

From hairdressers […]

[ August 19, 2023; ]
Barossa Science Extravaganza
The Barossa Council Public Library is bringing all things STEAM to the Barossa Valley in a family friendly extravaganza featuring science performances, displays, hands-on activities and opportunities to chat to educational organisations and industry professionals in a dynamic array of fields.
Over the course of the three hours, participants will be able to see […]

[ August 12, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
National Science Week 2023
There will be in-person and online events, virtual tours, DIY science and more, all across Australia, from 12 – 20 August 2023 for National Science Week.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered […]

[ August 19, 2023; ]
Go along to the Adelaide City Library to learn all about what the world was like in prehistoric times, through this amazing performance livestreamed directly from the Sydney Opera House.
Prehistoric World is the perfect combination of theatrical magic and charm that takes the audience to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures […]

[ August 19, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
152nd Copper Coast Show (formerly Kadina Show)
The Copper Coast Show is an annual rural show to showcase local talents and businesses, as well as a fun day of activities for the whole family.
Take the family along for a fantastic day out on the weekend of 19 and 20 August 2023. The Copper Coast Show will […]

[ August 19, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
The Whyalla Show – providing family fun since 1970
The annual Whyalla Show is a fantastic community event that many local groups of volunteers are proud to be involved with. They are looking forward to another fun, affordable two days filled with a wide variety of food, stalls and entertainment for all ages. Don’t miss the family […]

[ August 18, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
OTR Supersprint – Repco Supercars Championship
Get ready for the first appearance of the GEN3 Supercars in a race setting in South Australia.
The Bend Motorsport Park will host the Repco Supercars Championship for the 7th time in 2023. Only an hour drive from Adelaide, the OTR SuperSprint is one of only two events on the calendar […]

[ August 19, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
Barossa Medieval Fair
The Barossa Medieval Fair will be returning to the Lyndoch Village Green in 2023 with this exciting family friendly event.
This year the Barossa Medieval Fair will be welcoming merchants from around Australia with a range of fun activities and entertainment for the whole family.  This two day medieval weekend will feature reenactments and […]

[ August 18, 2023 to August 19, 2023. ]
Thaw your senses on the Prospect Art Walk – a whimsical journey through Prospect’s vibrant art world.
Mark your calendars for Friday 18 and Saturday 19 August 2023, when Prospect Art Walk will take over Prospect’s streets, laneways, hidden nooks and local businesses with exciting art activations and immersive experiences. From 5pm – 9pm each night, the precinct […]

[ August 12, 2023 to August 19, 2023. ]
The 2023 SA Variety Bash will start in Port Adelaide and travel through regional Australian towns such as Broken Hill, Bunnerungee, and Pinaroo before crossing the finish line in McLaren Vale.
The Variety Bash is not a race or a rally, but a fun and social event, or in the words of the originator Dick Smith, […]

[ August 18, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
Light Up Langhorne Creek – Fun, Free & Family Friendly.
Take a walk through Langhorne Creek’s winter wonderland this August.  Meander your way along the main street following the fairy lights to Alfred Langhorne Park where the fun awaits.

Wonderful wintery treats will be available for purchase (hot chocolate and cinnamon donuts) to keep you warm, live […]

[ July 20, 2023 to July 24, 2023. July 27, 2023 to August 1, 2023. August 5, 2023 to August 8, 2023. August 11, 2023 to August 12, 2023. August 15, 2023 to August 16, 2023. August 19, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
The FIFA Fan Festival™ in Adelaide/Tarntanya is a hub of food, entertainment, experiences and, of course, football.
Capturing the atmosphere, games and spirit of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, the free festival will officially open on 20 July 2023.
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at Festival Plaza on the southern side of Festival Theatre is a free […]

[ July 3, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
POLICE CREDIT UNION KIDS’ ART COMPETITION
Want to WIN $100 and be featured in the Police Credit Union 2024 calendar?
There are 13 prizes to be won valued at $100 each.

How to WIN:

Draw a picture that best describes your favourite thing to do in SA or NT.

Each artwork will be judged by the Police Credit Union […]

[ August 19, 2023 to August 25, 2023. ]
CBCA Book Week 2023 & Costume Ideas
This year’s theme is “Read, Grow, Inspire”. The featured artist is Matt Ottley.
Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week.

During this time schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian […]

[ June 12, 2023; June 18, 2023; June 24, 2023; July 8, 2023; July 23, 2023; July 30, 2023; August 19, 2023; August 26, 2023; ]
SANFL Super Matches
Footy fans and festival goers alike have plenty to cheer about this season thanks to a brand new gameday experience throughout the 2023 Hostplus SANFL League season.
In an exciting first for SANFL, one local footy game every weekend will be identified as a “SANFL SUPER MATCH” – presented in partnership with The Advertiser […]

[ August 17, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
Disney Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation is coming to Adelaide!
The Broadway and West End sensation is coming to Adelaide this August.
See Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don’t forget Tigger too!) in a beautifully crafted, critically acclaimed musical […]

[ August 19, 2023 to August 20, 2023. August 26, 2023 to August 27, 2023. August 29, 2023; ]
Play School Live In Concert -“Humpty’s Showtime”
Play School Live in Concert is returning to Adelaide in August 2023. Humpty is putting on a surprise show! Join him as he gathers together the Play School Toys to help with the big spectacular. 
There are starring roles for Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and guest appearances from other […]

[ May 27, 2023 to August 27, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_183358" align="alignnone" width="630"] Ida Sophia with Witness in Ramsay Art Prize 2023, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide; photo: Saul Steed[/caption]
Ramsay Art Prize Exhibition 2023
See the works of all 27 finalists at the Art Gallery of South Australia in a free exhibition open until 27 August 2023.
Congratulations to Ida Sophia, winner of the $100,000 […]

[ August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
Fleurieu Food Festival
The Fleurieu Food Festival is a journey for the senses across the Fleurieu Peninsula throughout the month of August.
The Festival will showcases the breadth and depth of food and beverage producers and food businesses in this beautiful region. Experience fine dining in vineyards or olive groves, foraging experiences, farm tours and presentations or […]

[ August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
SALA Festival 2023
SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. It involves exhibitions in venues like galleries, libraries, retail and […]

[ August 5, 2023; August 12, 2023; August 19, 2023; ]
ZOOOM – Patch Theatre 
Combining old-school whimsy with state-of-the-art technology, ZOOOM is an enchanting story of a child in her bedroom, unable to sleep and curious to understand.
Unable to sleep, a child goes on an imaginary adventure throughout the universe. Using original music, lasers and projections, ZOOOM brings the audience on an adventure to help a […]

[ December 6, 2022 to September 30, 2023. ]
Seeing the Invisible – Augmented Reality Art at the Adelaide Botanic Garden
Review by Claire Davill
You won’t be concerned about screen time when the kids visit the Adelaide Botanic Garden – because there’s a whole hidden art exhibition waiting to be discovered via Augmented Reality (AR).
Seeing the Invisible is a FREE international exhibition and the Adelaide […]

[ July 6, 2023 to August 27, 2023. ]
Mary Poppins has popped into Adelaide!
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s supercalifragilistic new production of Mary Poppins is playing at Adelaide Festival Centre this July 2023 for a strictly limited season, complete with its dazzling stars; Stefanie Jones as Mary Poppins, Jack Chambers as Bert and Patti Newton as the Bird Woman.
Adapted from the beloved stories by PL Travers and the […]