Play & Go Adelaide

[ January 12, 2015 to January 16, 2015. ]
JANUARY 2015 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 January 2015

Imagine yourself as a fashion designer and showcase your latest styles and designs in your own display book. Parental/carer supervision required.

Time: 10am, 11.30am: 5-8 year olds
Time: 1pm: 9-12 year olds
Where: Art Gallery Function Room
Cost: $5 per child, all materials supplied
Bookings essential Call 8207 7005 or […]

[ January 5, 2015 to January 18, 2015. ]
Build a City at the Migration Museum
Colonel Light had a ‘plan’ for Adelaide and it lives in the Museum’s collection. Can you help to build a city too?
Think Minecraft but in cardboard and plastic. Come and get creative and see what new buildings can be constructed for Adelaide using recyclable material.
Young budding architects and town […]

Active Kids SAALC Holiday Care
Active Kids SAALC Holiday Care is a program aimed at 5-12 year olds which encourages children to be active and social during the school break.
The program gives children the opportunity to make new friends whilst participating in a number of activities including cooking classes, use of the giant aquatic inflatables, arts, […]

Our Port is supporting a range of free art and craft workshops in November and December. Come along to any or all of the workshops, ranging from abstract painting or drawing workshops to funny hat making workshops.  Workshops will all be taking place at 27 North Parade, Port Adelaide.
Below is the workshop schedule:
November 2014

9 November […]

In an IKEA first, IKEA are inviting children from around the world to co-create a new limited edition soft toy collection.
IKEA is launching this exciting competition this weekend where children are asked to draw their dream toy – to be submitted for a global competition – with the top 10 global winners having their toy […]

With support from the City of Port Lincoln and the District Council of Mount Barker, the AKFF will be a major presence in these two regions during November.  The Mount Barker Screenings are booked in at the Wallis Cinema for the 11th of November 2014 – the very first day of the festival with Youthoria […]

Thanks to Splodge and the Shopping Malls of South Australia there are FREE school holiday craft activities happening all over Adelaide.  Perfect for a cold, wet winter’s day, head indoors for a spot of shopping at one of the venues listed and let the kids enjoy some arty crafty fun while you’re there.  Bookings are […]

If your Loom Band fanatics at home have graduated from making a thousand bracelets and are keen to make something a bit more complicated and useful, they may like to try one of these iPod covers. Miss 9 was very pleased with the way hers turned out and now my iPod is looking decidedly bright […]

DIY Portable LEGO Kit with Free Printable Activity Cards
Whenever we go out for a meal, or anywhere which may involve some waiting, I’ve always tried to have a few tricks in my bag for the kids – snacks and something to play with.
This clever idea by Asia Citro of Fun at Home with Kids blog, […]

[ June 1, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
START at the Gallery: Lace It Up
The Art Gallery is going loopy for lace at START at the Gallery in June. Check out the cool patterns on display in Lace: The Art of Adornment then let your creative side loose by weaving and looping your own threaded masterpiece.  This month is also your first chance […]

Beginning in May 2014, the new Adelaide City Library will be holding Lego Club on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Come along and let your imagination run wild!  While you are there take a look at the exciting program of activities on offer and discover new opportunities with spaces to relax and read.
The Lego club […]

One afternoon my 5 year old told me he wanted to ‘make somefink’ and really needed some boxes. Considering it was nearly bin night we had plenty of recycling piled up and our house seems to accumulate ‘stuff’ that I might consider to be rubbish… but other little people seem to treasure around here. So, […]

[ May 3, 2014 10:30 am to May 4, 2014 10:30 am. May 10, 2014; 2:00 pm; May 17, 2014 10:00 am to May 18, 2014 10:00 am. May 24, 2014 1:00 pm to May 25, 2014 1:00 pm. May 31, 2014 2:00 pm to June 1, 2014 2:00 pm. June 7, 2014 10:00 am to June 8, 2014 10:00 am. June 14, 2014 10:00 am to June 15, 2014 10:00 am. June 21, 2014 2:00 pm to June 22, 2014 2:00 pm. June 28, 2014 10:00 am to June 29, 2014 10:00 am. ]
Would you like to learn new skills, use your creativity and have some fun in the process?  Come along to free workshops happening in Our Port during May and June.  The workshops cover a variety of media, including bead stranding, children’s art, mixed media, henna tattooing and much more.
The workshops will be held at 27 […]

[ May 4, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

START at the Gallery
First Sunday of the month, 11 am – 3 pm
Presented free by the Balnaves Foundation

The Art Gallery of South Australia offers an exciting introduction to visual art for children and families through START at the Gallery. Held on the first Sunday of every month, the free START program includes art activities, tours, […]

Minifigs at Botanic Garden
We visited the Adelaide Botanic Garden, on a warm sunny Autumn day, and were reminded just what a beautiful spot this is – where you can play, explore or just relax.

The older kids were kept busy kicking their soccer and footballs, while the younger ones took to foraging and building a ‘shelter’.

There […]

[ March 2, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. April 6, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

START at the Gallery
First Sunday of the month, 11 am – 3 pm
Presented free by the Balnaves Foundation

The Art Gallery of South Australia offers an exciting introduction to visual art for children and families through START at the Gallery. Held on the first Sunday of every month, the free START program includes art activities, tours, […]

Curated by Art Gallery director, Nick Mitzevich, the 2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Dark Heart presents more than twenty eight contemporary Australian artists and collectives, delivering their brave new visions in photography, painting, sculpture, installation and the moving image.   The Adelaide Biennial is the country’s longest running survey of contemporary Australian art and represents […]

[ March 1, 2014; 9:00 am; March 2, 2014; 9:00 am; ]
Imagination Playground is a breakthrough play space concept conceived and designed by architect David Rothwell.  Giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric and crates overflow with creative potential for children to play, dream, build and explore endless possibilities.  Imagination Playground will be available for children to experience this weekend at the Adelaide Writers’ Week Kids’ Days […]

[ March 1, 2014; ]
Are you the fastest LEGO® builder in town? If so, test your skills and book your spot now to compete in The Amazing LEGO® Race!  Entry is free and there will be several heats during the day with the final taking place at approximately 2.30pm.  Children aged 12 years and over can register to participate and there will […]

[ February 8, 2014; 2:00 pm; February 9, 2014; 2:00 pm; February 22, 2014; 2:00 pm; February 23, 2014; 2:00 pm; March 1, 2014; 2:00 pm; March 2, 2014; 2:00 pm; ]

Due to the popularity of the recent ‘aDOORable’ art workshops, Our Port will be running a series of new art workshops in February and early March — this time with canvas.

Local artist Mandi Glynn-Jones will run the workshops with children and teenagers. The works of art will be displayed in an exhibition at Forge Creative […]

Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Fun Fridays are free, fully interactive mornings with heaps of fun and crafty activities.  These mornings will be one month and are run by Splodge Children’s Entertainment.  They will focus on the development of fine motor skills, colour recognition and scissor work.  These activities are perfect for little ones getting ready to start school.
Monthly Themes […]

Visit the Studio at the Art Gallery of South Australia
Many amilies are familiar with START at the Art Gallery which is a special event for families on the first Sunday of every month. However, you may not realise that The Studio space is open for visitors on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. In fact it’s actually […]

[ March 6, 2016; 11:00 am; April 3, 2016; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; May 1, 2016; 11:00 am; June 5, 2016; 11:00 am; July 3, 2016; 11:00 am; August 7, 2016; 11:00 am; September 4, 2016; 11:00 am; October 2, 2016; 11:00 am; November 6, 2016; 11:00 am; December 4, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
START at the Art Gallery
The Art Gallery of South Australia offers an exciting introduction to visual art for children and families through START at the Gallery.
Held on the first Sunday of every month, the free START program includes art activities, tours, trails, live music and entertainment.
Suitable for ages 5-10 years (with parent/carer supervision required).
Cost is […]

Calling all LEGO™ Fans!
Brick by Brick – Build Your Own Capital exhibition is a free travelling show allowing children the opportunity to build their own national capital using LEGO™ bricks.  During the January school holidays Brick by Brick’s interactive exhibition will be at the State Library of South Australia.  Kids can create their own national capital building, or using easy […]

The State Library of South Australia will be holding Wacky Wire Critterbugs Workshops during the summer school holidays.  A fun day where participant’s design and make their own “Critterbug” using colourful wire, beads, aluminium shim, jewels, and small found objects to enhance their creation; the wackier the better! The Critterbug will have flapping wings that […]

Lights,  camera,  action  –  entries  now  open  for  annual  kids  film  festival!
Are  you  an  aspiring  young  filmmaker?  Do  you  want  to  see  your  work  on  the  big  screen?
It’s  time  for  kids  to  get  their  hands  on  a  camera,  gather  some  friends,  and  make  a  movie  because entries  are  now  open  for  the  2013  Adelaide  Kids  […]

The Credit Union Christmas Pageant is full of wonderful, bright and colourful floats to carry Father Christmas and friends along the pageant route.  Every year brand new floats, large and small, are made in Stardust Castle and added to the parade. Every two years, with thanks to the credit unions, the children of South Australia are […]

The Studio at the Art Gallery of South Australia
Art Gallery nurtures next generation of artists and art lovers with dedicated activity space.
Following the huge success of The Lab, The Hive, The Eko Chamber and The Drawing Room, the Art Gallery of South Australia unveiled a new dedicated learning activity space for children, families and art […]

Plaster Fun House is a great place for kids of all ages (and Adults) to get creative. They have a large range of pre-cast figurines and plaques to choose from, ranging in price from $4.00 for small pieces to $6-8 for medium sizes. After purchasing one of these, children can then paint their own masterpiece […]

Something on Saturday is organised by the Adelaide Festival Centre and runs every Saturday in May until early September this year with a selection of no less than 18 fabulous shows.  The program is jam packed with entertainers such as Peter Combe, The Chipolatas and performers ranging from talented musicians to mystifying magicians and all forms […]