Play & Go Adelaide

Celebrate MONOPOLY’S 90th Anniversary with NEW Expansion Packs and a NEW look and feel of the classic game.
Kicking off the beloved brand’s 90th anniversary, players everywhere can breathe new life into their classic MONOPOLY board through the first-ever Monopoly Expansion Packs. 
These expansions not only provide quick-turn gameplay but also add twists by giving players a […]

WIN a Family Pass to Night Visions at Adelaide Botanic Garden | Illuminate Adelaide 2025
Slip through the veil of Adelaide Botanic Garden to enter a mesmerising portal to parallel worlds.
In the heart of the city where reality flickers, a new frontier unfolds — a place where dimensions bend beyond the Garden’s gates to create a […]

WIN Tickets to Universal Kingdom: The Next Era at Adelaide Zoo.
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present Universal Kingdom: The Next Era this July!  Experience state-of-the-art puppetry, stunning light installations, and a colourful prehistoric world full of exciting interactive moments created by renowned creative studios Erth and A Blanck Canvas.

Roar into a new era where dinosaurs […]

From cheeseburger dumplings to bubble tea topped with cereal, this quirky Unley spot brings serious fun to family dining.
Review by Carla Caruso
They had us at cheeseburger dumplings!
If you’re craving dumplings (and have not been sidetracked by the new Mala Town hot pot venue just down the road), Mumpling Dumpling & Boba is the spot to […]

Young carers in South Australia will now have access to free, expert online mentoring, thanks to a new partnership between Young Carers SA and national not-for-profit mentoring provider, Raise.
This innovative program is designed to support young people aged 13 to 16 who provide care for a family member living with disability, chronic illness, mental health […]

Hosted by the Southern Bricks LEGO® user group, Brixpo is Adelaide’s fan-built LEGO® event and was a great way to start off the school holidays. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
There was so much to see and admire with stalls across the six basketball courts housing a wide range of LEGO® creations. From fan-favourite displays depicting scenes and […]

Mother Nature was out in full force in Adelaide on 4 July 2025! Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company’s (ACTC) latest performance was nothing short of incredible, treating the audience to a fabulous display of the very best calisthenics talent in Australia.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Titled ‘Mother Nature,’ this sensational show was developed by ACTC co- founders, Brooke […]

[ July 7, 2025; ]
Celebrate World Chocolate Day at Melba’s Angaston & Woodside
World Chocolate Day is on Monday 7 July, so do yourself a favour and make plans to visit Melba’s Chocolates at either their Woodside Factory or Angaston Dessert Bar and Shop to join in their deliciously great family chocolatey fun!

What’s on at Melba’s Chocolates Angaston Dessert Bar […]

Wander through the Adelaide Zoo at night, illuminated with stunning light installations and dinosaurs aplenty!
Universal Kingdom is a great mix of puppetry, light projections, interactive illuminations and a chance to wander through multi-coloured paths all through Adelaide Zoo at night. The installations this year are spread throughout the whole zoo, with fun lighting connecting each […]

[ July 5, 2025; July 12, 2025; July 19, 2025; ]
Kids Eat Free Saturdays at Pirate Life Brewing! 
Not keen on cooking? Say g’day to Kids Eat Free Saturdays. Spend $22 or more on a meal and score two (yep, two) kids meals for free! It’s easy, tasty, and ideal for larger groups.
Not only does Pirate Life offer fantastic food (including a kids menu), it’s very […]

While “upmarket” and play cafes aren’t usually words you see together, not only is this how Tada Kids Café markets itself but it’s also unlike any other you’ve been to before.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
For one thing, you won’t find the vibrant, primary-coloured colour scheme and high energy, high noise indoor playground with twisty tube slides […]

The cat’s out of the bag.  Meet the Cat in the Hat you don’t know!
In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure with an edge, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme.
Doing what he […]

[ July 5, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
Adelaide Zoo presents: Roarsome Relatives during the July school holidays.
Step back in time to the Jurassic period and discover how today’s creatures are connected to the prehistoric giants of the past.

Get up close with some of the Zoos beloved animals such as Manu, the majestic blue and gold macaw, colourful cassowaries, giant Komodo dragons, roaring […]

Enjoy creative, hands-on fun during the July school holidays at Yasi’s sewing Workshops. 
Fashion lecturer and designer Yasi Kudage Dona is hosting small-group sewing workshops, designed especially for kids aged 8 and up. Whether they’re threading a needle for the first time or ready to take their skills to the next level, there’s a class to […]

[ July 5, 2025; ]
Adventure comes out of the Blue!  Get this search party started with the Smurfs movie!
When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines […]

Step into a mind-bending photo adventure at the House Down Under in Kilburn, where every room turns reality upside-down for laughs and unforgettable family snaps.
Review by Carla Caruso
Looking for one of the most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide right now? Look no further than House Down Under!
If you remember the life-sized dollhouse that popped up in Rundle […]

An afternoon at the Bridgewater Reserve Playground and an adventure along the Heysen Trail
If you are looking for a free, enjoyable activity which gets the kids outdoors exploring for a couple of hours in the Adelaide Hills, then stop at the Bridgewater Mill.

The Bridgewater Playground
The playground was upgraded in 2016 and caters to all ages.  […]

Explore the Nature’s Playground at Adelaide Zoo.
Adelaide Zoo is one of our favourite Play and Go places to visit, and for kids there’s also the fabulous Nature’s Playground to enjoy while you’re there too.
As you enter the Zoo, the Nature’s Playground is only a short walk from the entrance – just head to the left towards […]

Escape the city while still staying in it at this hidden gem, surrounded by gum trees and creekside trails.
Review by Carla Caruso
Looking for a spot that feels like a getaway without leaving town? Café 1954, tucked within Brownhill Creek Tourist Park just 7km from the Adelaide CBD, is a peaceful place to refuel and reconnect […]

[ July 5, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
Monarto Safari Park presents: Roarsome Relatives during the July School Holidays.
Step back in time to the Jurassic period and discover how today’s creatures are connected to the prehistoric giants of the past.
Get up close with some of the parks beloved animals such as the Asian Elephant herd, the roaring lion pride, towering giraffes, magnificent rhinos […]

[ July 8, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
FREE School Holiday Come ‘n’ Try Sports
Looking for ways to keep the kids active these school holidays? Come along and try a variety of sports — for FREE!
No bookings needed — just turn up and get involved in as many sessions as you like. It’s the perfect chance for kids to discover a new sport, […]

[ July 8, 2025 to July 11, 2025. ]
FREE School Holiday Fun with PAE Libraries at Port Adelaide Plaza!
Looking for something fun and educational these school holidays? Join the team from PAE Libraries at Port Adelaide Plaza for four days of FREE interactive activities the whole family can enjoy!
Sessions are geared to the following topics:

Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Local History
Explore the rich […]

[ September 19, 2025; ]
Go along for a FREE outdoor community movie night at Morphett Vale East School.
With free entry and suitable for the whole family, the movie screening will be The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Make sure to take along your own chairs and picnic rugs for the evening. The gates will open at 5pm for […]

Scouts is where kids across Adelaide climb higher, explore further, build cool stuff, and discover what they’re made of.
Adventure is calling with Scouts SA!  It’s not just packed with fun; it’s where confidence grows, leadership skills shine, and friendships are formed.
The program is hands-on and youth-led, focusing on learning by doing. From bushwalking and survival […]

[ August 16, 2025 to August 31, 2025. ]
Previously known as Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked, this popular and successful festival renamed Hahndorf Immersed, is back again in August 2025.
More than 30 artisan and intimate experiences and events will feature in the 2025 Hahndorf Immersed Festival.  Having won the Best Regional Event in the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards, Hahndorf Immersed champions local artisans […]

[ June 28, 2025 to June 29, 2025. ]  
Slow Down, Reconnect, and Recharge at Wellness Weekender –  Woodhouse Adventure Park
As part of World Wellbeing Week, Woodhouse invites you to unplug and unwind at Wellness Weekender, a relaxed, family-friendly festival celebrating rest, play, and connection in nature.
This two-day event is set among the tranquil bushland of Woodhouse Adventure Park in the Adelaide Hills. Whether […]

[ July 26, 2025 to July 27, 2025. ]
Enjoy a weekend of family fun with show rides, camel & pony rides, food trucks, live music, market stalls, fireworks and an almond inspired cookery competition at the annual Willunga Almond Blossom Festival.
This annual winter community fundraiser held on the last weekend in July will celebrate with entertainment for the whole family.  Enjoy local live […]

[ July 25, 2025 to July 27, 2025. ]
Experience the magic of the Adelaide Hills at Winter Reds with over 50 events happening this July.

The Adelaide Hills Wine Region hosts the biggest winter wine festival in the state, with over 50 producer events across the Hills, all charging their glasses in celebration of the region’s renowned cool-climate red wines, alongside their 2025 Ambassador, […]

[ July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025. ]
Campbelltown Pizza Festival is held throughout the month of July to showcase the wonderful local pizza venues in the Campbelltown area.
Held annually in July, the Campbelltown Pizza Festival showcases some of the region’s best pizza and pasta restaurants.  Participating pizza festival venues will be offering up pizza and pasta specials, and each venue will showcase […]

[ April 12, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
Play at the Bay and Days at the Bay return during the April school holidays from 7 to 18 July 2025.
City of Holdfast Bay’s Play at the Bay program is now live and full of free and low cost activities and events. Get creative, have fun with food, move your body, visit their libraries or enjoy […]