[ November 27, 2016; ]
Summer is on its way, and so is cherry and berry season in the Adelaide Hills!
To celebrate this fantastic time of year, the Uraidla & Summertown Show and Imagine Uraidla are hosting the Uraidla Cherries & Berries Picnic; a day of food and music at the beautiful Uraidla Showgrounds. Entry is free!
The picnic will feature […]
Top five reasons why South Australia is great for families and why we love living in Adelaide
The Lonely Planet has just named South Australia the 5th best region in the world to visit in their 2017 Best in Travel top 10 list.
Here at Play & Go we’re not surprised – we may be biased but we think Adelaide […]
[ November 13, 2016; ]
Day on the Dene – Hawthorndene Primary School
Day on the Dene (DOTD) is the inaugural music festival set to be held by Hawthorndene Primary School on the school oval on Sunday 13 November 2016. For a gold coin donation, come and relax, dance and play to the sounds of local musicians.
The headlining musical acts include […]
[ November 12, 2016; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Penny Lane Market
Launched in 2012, Penny Lane Market is more than a traditional craft market.
Located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, the boutique style indoor and outdoor market showcases quality handmade goods alongside unique hard-to-find products and services. Together with delicious food and entertainment the market offers an atmosphere that makes a fun day out for the whole […]
[ October 23, 2016; 11:00 am; ] |
Glenalta Open Garden.
Experience a lovely afternoon filled with activities for the whole family at ‘Glenalta’. This beautiful garden features a lake, beautiful, towering trees and secret gardens. Afternoon activities include: ♥ Raffles ♥ Sausage sizzle ♥ Cakes and beverages ♥ Family Photos ♥ Face painting ♥ Wine tasting and sales.
All proceeds will support the Gymnastics GymJets […]
[ October 16, 2016; ]
Trails Less Travelled – hike Mt Lofty from a different direction Sunday 16 October 2016 8am-1pm
Most Adelaidians are familiar with the Waterfall Gully track to Mt Lofty Summit but did you know there are at least 9 other routes that can get you to the top? Come and join one of these hosted walks and […]
[ October 23, 2016; November 27, 2016; December 18, 2016; January 22, 2017; February 26, 2017; March 26, 2017; April 23, 2017; ]
Stirling Laneways Market is back!
Stirling Laneways is ‘more than a market’ – it’s a celebration of life and brings a fresh burst of colour to the picturesque streetscape of the Adelaide Hills village. Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets of Stirling to discover a vibrant convergence of artists and entertainers, pop-up stalls and local […]
[ August 28, 2016; 2:00 pm; ]
Vivaldi Four Seasons in Hahndorf
Hills Community String Orchestra are proud to perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons!
Normally this work has one soloist, but the orchestra is very excited to be supported by four outstanding violinists. Four girls all under the age of 18!
The musicians have been battling storms, power outages, dodgy rehearsal markings, sliced fingers and two M.I.A […]
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 has just undergone a transformation which was completed in […]
[ July 29, 2016 to July 31, 2016. ]
Winter Reds Weekend – Take the family to the Adelaide Hills to warm up with good food and wine
Fancy a relaxed afternoon with the family eating delicious food, accompanied by great wine? Head to the Adelaide Hills for the Annual Winter Reds Weekend. Shrug off your jacket. Shake your scarf free. Close the door against the […]
[ April 25, 2016; 11:00 pm; ]
The Cedars | Hahndorf | Review
Just on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Hahndorf, is The Cedars, which was the home of the prominent and prolific artist, Hans Heysen, his wife, Sallie and their eight children. Heysen had a passion for conservation, which is evident in his Australian landscapes and in The Cedars, set […]
[ April 30, 2016 10:00 am to May 1, 2016 10:00 am. ]
Don’t miss your chance to pick your own apples in the Adelaide Hills this year!
Only for 1 weekend, two orchards in the premium apple growing district of Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills are opening their gates for you to pick your own apples on Saturday 30 April & Sunday 1 May 2016. What a great […]
[ April 16, 2016; ]
You’re invited to Cleland’s 49th birthday party!
Head up to Cleland Wildlife Park for a day packed with special birthday activities this Saturday 16 April. The perfect way to kick off the school holidays, the fun starts at 9.30am and keeps going until they close at 5pm.
The first 200 children will receive a free bag of animal feed […]
[ December 3, 2016 to December 4, 2016. ]
ObstaSplash is Australia’s largest fully inflatable obstacle course!
What is ObstaSplash?
ObstaSplash is an all new Australian grown and operated 5km inflatable obstacle course suitable for all levels (ages 13 upwards). This is an untimed event with the emphasis on fun. The course is best completed with your mates for the ultimate laugh, and for extra giggles why […]
[ February 27, 2016; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Elevate and celebrate the heart of the Hills
The Elevate Festival is a fabulous, free, family-friendly celebration of community taking place on Saturday 27 February at Federation Park, Gumeracha from 4-8pm. Festival goers will enjoy live music, entertainment, food and a number of free community workshops throughout the evening.
The Elevate Festival’s focus is on sustaining our […]
[ February 5, 2016; 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Come along for a beautiful summer evening at Wittunga Botanic Garden, soaking in live music, food and good times with family and friends!
Wittunga Under Stars is an annual event put on by the Blackwood Lions Club, allowing for a fun night out surrounded by uniquely Australian Hakeas and Banksias to diverse South African Ericas and stunning […]
[ April 1, 2016; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
A bush dance like no other… A Bridgewater bush bash!
It goes back a long way in the Hills you know. A place to kick up your heels. It started from when the Hills were wild and the legend of the Tiersmen was made. Runaway sailors, rustlers, convicts freed or fleeing, bullockies, even bushrangers – a […]
[ February 7, 2016; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Lobethal Sports Club will be hosting a Summer Sunday Session.
Put the date in your diary and don’t miss this fabulous event.
The Lobethal Oval will be the site of a relaxed and enjoyable winery-style atmosphere.
Wine will be sold exclusively by one of Adelaide Hill’s fabulous wineries. Full bar facilities. Amazing food available for purchase and cheese […]
[ December 29, 2015; 10:00 am; December 30, 2015; 2:00 am; ]
Rare Corpse Flower to bloom for first time in SA?
In a South Australian first, one of the world’s largest flowers – known for a stench likened to rotting flesh – looks likely to bloom at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden in the next fortnight.
The Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) – found in the rainforests of Sumatra – […]
There’s nothing that says Summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near. If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg or picking appples […]
There has never been a better time to visit Cleland Wildlife Park. With limited enclosures and the ability to get up close to some of South Australia’s most iconic animals, there are hours of fun for the whole family.
Cleland is a great place to bring a picnic or have a barbecue and spend the whole […]
[ December 13, 2015; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Golding Wines are squeezing one more Paella Day in before the end of the year because they have been so popular this year!
They will be firing up the wood-oven & big pans with La Dolce Vita to bring you delicious pizza & paella featuring beautiful fresh South Australian produce for a classic Golding Sunday Session. Live music […]
[ November 8, 2015; 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Obstacool is an exciting initiative to keep kids healthy by doing what they love. Jumping, climbing, crawling through some awesome Obstacle Courses.
Obstacool is a kid’s obstacle course for boys and girls aged 5-12 and has fun elements such as climbing, crawling, jumping and bouncing along its course. Obstacles include walls, net crawls, balancing, and a run […]
[ September 27, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. October 25, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. November 22, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 20, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. January 24, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. February 28, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. April 24, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Stirling Laneways brings a fresh burst of colour to monthly market Sundays.
Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets to discover artists and entertainers mingled between our local traders and pop-up stalls.
Tin Lids Lane, is a small section of the market set aside just for kids who want to hold their own market stalls. Stalls […]
Steamroller Park in Stirling
Steamroller Park is a very popular playground near the entrance to Stirling’s main street after you exit the freeway.
Review by Catherine Leo
The fully-fenced playground is part of a larger, leafy corner park with a rotunda, park benches and BBQs. There’s also plenty of shops and cafes to grab a coffee nearby (try […]
[ August 30, 2015; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
If you haven’t been up to Deviation Road Winery for one of their DR Sunday sessions you are missing out on a beautiful Adelaide Hills afternoon. Deviation Road enjoys a stunning setting with views over the vineyard, gorgeous gardens and is only five minutes from Stirling.
Every few weeks on a Sunday afternoon, the cellar doors […]
Bridgewater Fairy Garden, Deanery Reserve
Have you headed up to Bridgewater lately? In a little corner of the Adelaide Hills you’ll find a sprinkle of fairy magic. For the past few months a fairy garden has been growing both in size and popularity with more and more fairies moving in all the time. We had seen a few […]
[ November 22, 2015; ]
The Picnic at Marble Hill is an annual wine and food event held on the grounds of Marble Hill, the historic Governors’ summer residence that was nearly razed to the ground in bushfires in 1955.
The Picnic began five years ago when a local winemaker saw an opportunity to highlight the renaissance of a unique region, […]
[ July 24, 2015; July 25, 2015; July 26, 2015; ]
If you’re wanting to warm up and enjoy the Adelaide Hill Wine Region’s Winter Reds Weekend with the kids in tow make sure you head to a family-friendly winery to ensure your weekend is relaxing and fun for the whole family!
These wineries are our top-picks as family-friendly wineries and events:
Golding Wines – Smokin’ Hot Winter […]
[ July 26, 2015; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Bark in the Park – Mt Barker new dog park. The official opening is on Sunday 26 July 2015. Take your four-legged best friend and head to the opening of the new Dog Park in Mount Barker. Competitions, Sausage Sizzle, drinks, freebies, free professional photos and more.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the […]
