[ January 26, 2018 to January 28, 2018. ]
Discover what’s cool about the Adelaide Hills this Crush.
Don’t miss a sensory summer weekend of stylish wines, regional produce, earthy music, art and theatre in the Adelaide Hills over the Australia Day weekend.
General entry to Crush is free. Purchase an official souvenir Spiegelau wine glass for $10 and enjoy free entry at all non-ticketed events.
To […]
[ December 10, 2017 to December 30, 2017. ]
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival
Lobethal lights up on Sunday 10 December until Saturday 30 December 2017
The Lights of Lobethal Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley in the Adelaide Hills for over sixty years. Created by the community of Lobethal, the true spirit of Christmas has now evolved into the largest Community Christmas […]
[ November 1, 2017 to January 14, 2018. ]
Pick your own cherries
EDITOR’S NOTE: As of Sunday 14 January 2018 the season is over this year for pick your own.
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 […]
A long, lazy lunch at the Lazy Ballerina
The name of this idyllic venue is not going to be forgotten quickly! The Lazy Ballerina really is a beautiful spot to spend a sunny afternoon with friends relaxing over a bottle of wine, nibbles and pizza.
The Lazy Ballerina is located at Dinglebadinga, opposite Kuitpo Forest and 10 […]
An easy bushwalk for kids – Eurilla Track to Mt Lofty Summit
Has your family ever had those days when everyone is feeling a little frustrated at being cooped up, the telly has been on too long and you’re all a little fidgety? We find a bush walk makes everyone feel happier and calmer in our […]
[ November 4, 2017; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Mylor Adventure Camp Open Day celebrating 60 years
Mylor Adventure Camp, Baptist Care SA’s Adventure Campsite located in the Adelaide Hills, is celebrating 60 years with a free, family friendly Open Day on Saturday 4 November 2017.
Everyone is welcome to join Baptist Care SA as they celebrate the 60th Anniversary of their Mylor Adventure Camp with […]
[ November 5, 2017; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden’s 40th Birthday
Can you believe Mount Lofty Botanic Garden opened to the public for the first time 40 years ago – 5 November 1977 to be precise?
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden will celebrate the occasion with a free event and everyone is invited.
On Sunday 5 November 2017 between 12pm and 4pm you can […]
[ September 24, 2017; October 22, 2017; November 26, 2017; December 17, 2017; January 28, 2018; February 25, 2018; March 25, 2018; April 22, 2018; ]
Stirling Laneways Market 2017/18 Season
Stirling Laneways in the Adelaide Hills is ‘more than a market’ – it’s a celebration of life and brings a fresh burst of colour to the picturesque streetscape, coinciding with the monthly markets.
Follow your feet through the lanes and side-streets of Stirling to discover a convergence of artists and entertainers, pop-up […]
[ October 21, 2017; 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Bring the family to Houghton Oval and enjoy a pleasant morning in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.
Sample some local produce, listen to local music and get to know local businesses in the Adelaide Hills at the Houghton Oval Spring Fair and Produce Market. Great fun for the whole family, there will be plenty of fun activities […]
[ July 28, 2017 to July 30, 2017. ]
WINTER REDS weekend in the Adelaide Hills!
Be tempted by more than 30 wineries offering sumptuous events day and night this July.
Shrug off your jacket. Shake your scarf free. Close the door against the icy wind. There’s a log fire crackling and your face starts glowing. You pour a warming glass of red and take in […]
Plan a trip to beautiful Wittunga Botanic Garden in Blackwood
Located in the pretty Adelaide foothills suburb of Blackwood, Wittunga Botanic Garden is an historic 13-hectare property featuring a vast array of plants and trees, wildlife, open play areas, a lake, seating options and walking trails.
As soon you enter Wittunga Botanic Garden, you’ll instantly hear the delightful […]
Great news! The much-loved Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in Mylor is re-opening by the end of the year.
It was bought by Perth couple David Cobbold and Narelle MacPherson in January 2017. They are the owners of Peel Zoo in Western Australia, and have travelled all the way from Dwellingup, Western Australia, to Mylor in South Australia […]
Ossie Goldsworthy Reserve in Blackwood
This nature play reserve has some challenging equipment for all ages including a water play area and sandpit, slide and swings, carved lazy kangaroo, and giant gumnuts. It is set in the beautiful natural setting of Ossie Goldsworthy Reserve.
Note: There is a picnic table and shelter at this park, however there […]
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SteamRanger Train Journeys in South Australia
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist […]
[ May 28, 2017; ]
SteamRanger Family Open Day
SteamRanger’s Family Open Day will be held on Sunday the 28 of May as part of South Australia’s History Festival. As usual there will be ‘Bugle Ranger’ and section car rides as well as some fantastic free kids’ activities taking place at the Mount Barker Railway Station.
This family-friendly event will feature:
$10 heritage railcar […]
Discover the Laratinga Wetlands Bike Ride and Keith Stephenson Playground in Mount Barker.
There’s no doubt Mt Barker is booming, however a visit to the Laratinga Wetlands and a ride along the bike paths winding through Mt Barker reveal this town still has a quiet side.
Heading down the South-Eastern Freeway, we took the new Bald Hills […]
[ May 7, 2017; ]
The Hahndorf Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk is a great community event enjoyed each year by all who participate.
The Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk honours the early European settlers from Hahndorf who supplied Adelaide with fresh produce at a time when most foodstuffs had to be imported into South Australia.
The trail has been developed between Verdun and […]
Woorabinda Lake and Reserve | Review
If you’re heading to the hills and looking for somewhere to take the kids that’s close to Stirling, try a leisurely visit to Woorabinda Lake. It is tucked into the side streets of Stirling, next to the Railway line. You can walk down Ethel Street to access the Lake and […]
[ May 6, 2017 to May 7, 2017. ]
Pick a Pink Lady Weekend
Don’t miss your chance to pick your own apples in the Adelaide Hills this year!
For one weekend only, go along to the premium apple growing district of Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills and you can pick your own apples on Saturday 6 May & Sunday 7 May 2017. Three premium apple orchards in Lenswood, Adelaide […]
[ January 28, 2017; January 29, 2017; ]
Pony In The Vines
Come celebrate Adelaide Hills Wine Region’s CRUSH 2017 in style at Tomich Wines!
Set on the picturesque Tomich Vineyard lawns by the river’s edge, under the shade of tents and umbrellas, the Pony in the Vines event will have something on offer to please everyone in the family!
This year they’ve partnered with Locavore […]
[ December 28, 2016 to March 25, 2017. December 28, 2016 to March 25, 2017. December 28, 2016 to March 25, 2017. March 10, 2017; 8:00 pm; March 17, 2017; 8:00 pm; March 24, 2017; 8:00 pm; ]
Mt Barker Outdoor Cinema – fresher than ever!
Bring a picnic rug, beanbag or a deck chair and enjoy the fresh air and tranquillity of cinema on the lawns of Auchendarroch House at Mt Barker this summer.
When you think of the Adelaide Hills you think of everything fresh: fresh coffee, fresh produce, fresh green grass, fresh […]
[ January 18, 2017; ]
A day in the Adelaide Hills well worth the revolutions: The Tour Down Under Stirling Spin.
The Santos Tour Down Under returns to Stirling in 2017 with a grand, five lap stage finish, guaranteed to deliver the excitement, thrills and enthusiastic crowds that the Stirling finishes are renowned for. Bustling with live music, street performers, local […]
[ January 6, 2017; 9:30 am; 6:00 pm; January 7, 2017; 5:00 pm; January 8, 2017; 10:00 am; 5:00 pm; ]
Oklahoma at Four Oaks Farm
Oklahoma as you have never seen it before!
Set in the beautiful Adelaide Hills at Four Oaks Farm, Emma Knights Productions are bringing this beloved classic to life with a real windmill, a real surrey, live horses and a country fair to boot! Come along and totally immerse yourselves in this unique family friendly experience.
Tickets […]
Hahndorf Mini Golf
Hahndorf Mini Golf opened in June 2016 and is open seven days a week. A social and fun activity for all ages, the 18 hole course features some challenging obstacles and a nice garden.
Hahndorf Mini Golf is also available to hire out for birthday parties, school groups, corporate events and other occasions. Hiring […]
[ December 5, 2016 to January 8, 2017. ]
Pick your own cherries
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, this […]
[ December 16, 2016 5:00 pm to December 18, 2016 5:00 pm. ]
Hahndorf Christmas Village
Hahndorf will transform into a Christmas wonderland for the inaugural Hahndorf Christmas Village Festivities this December.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hahndorf as traders untangle the tinsel and dust off the decorations in preparation for a magical, European-style Christmas village celebration. The little German village, located 20 minutes from Adelaide, will […]
[ December 16, 2016 5:00 pm to December 18, 2016 5:00 pm. ]
Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt
Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is a European-style Christmas market based in the German town of Hahndorf, organised and run by C3 Church Adelaide Hills.
Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt captures the essence of community, celebration, fun, laughter & family enjoying time together, such as is found in many cities in Europe over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting.
With […]
[ November 5, 2016; 9:00 am; ]
Adelaide Hills Strawberry Fair
Join the annual Strawberry Fair in Upper Sturt and enjoy locally produced strawberries, either by the punnet, or with cream and ice cream, all day.
While you sup on your strawberries, take in a wide variety of books from Wakefield Press, locally grown produce and plants, homemade jams and much more.
For more information […]
[ 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 […]
