Play & Go Adelaide

[ February 10, 2019; March 14, 2019 to March 17, 2019. April 23, 2019 to April 28, 2019. May 4, 2019; May 11, 2019; May 22, 2019 to June 1, 2019. May 25, 2019 to May 26, 2019. June 1, 2019; June 29, 2019; ]
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday Fun for Families
For over 40 years, Something on Saturday has enchanted thousands of children with memorable live performances and craft workshops during the winter months.
In 2019, this family favourite will become an annual program of carefully curated events especially for young people. From performances to exhibitions and hands on […]

[ January 25, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
150 Years of People and Produce Exhibition
The Adelaide Central Market is thrilled to be opening a free public exhibition celebrating its 150th birthday.
The iconic exhibition will open on Friday 25 January 2019, and be on display until Sunday 28 April 2019 at the Treasures Wall, State Library of South Australia. The free exhibition, in partnership […]

[ December 7, 2018 to January 6, 2019. ] Creative Tree Trail at Lot Fourteen
Discover The Art of Christmas at Lot Fourteen, North Terrace with a creative tree trail this festive season.
Eight fabulous South Australian artists are using their creative talents and a sprinkle of Christmas magic to bring trees to life at Lot Fourteen this Christmas.

Explore Lot Fourteen over the festive season and […]

[ December 26, 2018 to January 28, 2019. ]
Colossal Creatures are back at Adelaide Zoo these school holidays!
Step into a prehistoric world where gigantic insects and dinosaurs shared the earth.
These school holidays at Adelaide Zoo, come face to face with spiders as long as horses, wasps the size of tigers and dinosaurs bigger than a building.

Step into a prehistoric world and get up […]

[ January 26, 2019; ]

Australia Day in the City presented by the City of Adelaide.

Australia Day in the City is a FREE major public event to celebrate Australia Day in South Australia, to be held in Elder Park on Saturday 26 January 2019.  Since becoming a twilight event in 2010, the crowds have continued to grow with 40,000+ attendees enjoying […]

[ December 31, 2018; ]
Adelaide’s New Year’s Eve 2018
It’s time to start planning for the biggest party in town! The City of Adelaide’s FREE New Year’s Eve Party in Elder Park and on the Riverbank will be the place to gather with family and friends!  This year brings another jam-packed program with live music, family entertainment and two spectacular […]

[ December 9, 2018; 2:00 pm; ]
City of Adelaide Christmas Gala Concert
Get into the Christmas spirit with all the vintage glamour of the flying forties at the City of Adelaide Christmas Gala Concert.
Hosted by Tom Rehn (Channel 9), this festive concert features carols and songs from popular local choirs and musicians with tributes to Dame Vera Lynn and The Andrew Sisters. […]

[ November 10, 2018 to December 27, 2018. ]
12 Days of Christmas in Rundle Mall
A dozen window displays showcase stories from South Australia with creations from the state’s stars including Paolo Sebastian and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Rundle Mall is set to sparkle this Christmas with the installation of twelve individually crafted window displays evoking the magic, storytelling, generosity and excitement surrounding the enchanting […]

[ December 6, 2018; 6:30 pm; ]
Carols in the Square
‘Carols in the Square’ is a FREE family-friendly event run in partnership with Westcare Church and proudly supported by the City of Adelaide and StreetFleet.
Baptist Care SA’s Carols in the Square 2018 will continue a decade long and growing tradition of community carol singing in Whitmore Square to celebrate Christmas and its […]

[ December 8, 2018; December 22, 2018; February 2, 2019; February 9, 2019; February 15, 2019; February 16, 2019; February 22, 2019; February 23, 2019; March 2, 2019; March 9, 2019; ]
The Ebenezer Night Markets are back for the Summer from 8 December 2018.
Enjoy some fashion, jewellery, delicious food and all sorts of unique artistic creations on one of Adelaide’s coolest streets, Ebenezer Place.
Grab a drink at the Market Bar or sit and listen to the Live DJ play some groovy tunes while enjoying the amazing […]

[ November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]
Visit the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 10 November 2018 welcomed Father Christmas to Adelaide and as usual he is a special guest at the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide.
As many would know, the Magic Cave has had plenty of changes over the years. Once […]

[ November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]
Santaland at Myer in Rundle Mall, Adelaide
There were big changes to Myer’s Santaland last year, with Myer refurbishing their festive area on level two of the Adelaide Myer Centre to create a magical winter wonderland for Christmas. The main attraction is the ‘Santaland Express’ – a life size train offering a virtual experience to transport […]

[ December 15, 2018 to December 23, 2018. ]
Christmas Lights, Festive Nights in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga
This year, Christmas in the city will be more magical than ever. Christmas Lights, Christmas Nights’ will see Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga transformed into a festive playground bursting with colour, live music, food trucks, Christmas movie screenings and a sleigh-load of merry-making activities.
For the ultimate merry memory, […]

[ December 1, 2018; ]
Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
This year the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga will take place on Saturday 1 December 2018 (5pm – 9pm), making it easier for even more people to come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening of free entertainment hosted by Adelady’s own Lauren and […]

[ November 10, 2018 to November 11, 2018. ]
Enjoy a FREE ride in one of the Police Credit Union EcoCaddys this Saturday
If you’re heading into the city to experience the 2018 Credit Union Adelaide Christmas Pageant, keep an eye out for one of the Police Credit Union EcoCaddys.  There will be six of them cruising the streets of the city just prior to and after the pageant […]

[ January 7, 2019 to January 8, 2019. ]
World Tennis Challenge 2019 at Memorial Drive
The World Tennis Challenge is a two-night exhibition tournament where players compete in preparation for the Australian Open.
Featuring both current stars and legends of the game, former world no.1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka and world No.4 Alexander Zverev will headline the 2019 event. They will be […]

[ November 10, 2018; 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. ]
The Annual SA MFS Open Day 2018
The annual Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Open Day will be held on Saturday, 10 November 2018, straight after the Credit Union Christmas Pageant! Enjoy free, post-pageant family fun as the MFS opens the doors to Adelaide Fire Station at 99 Wakefield Street, Adelaide between 11.00 am and 2.30 pm.
Meet […]

[ November 4, 2018; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Zig Zag City South is a placemaking event designed to showcase the Precinct’s unique character and culture whilst supporting local traders and organisations.
This event will feature a number of headline events including the Beans & Sprouts Family Day at Sturt Street Community School and the Active on Whitmore event on the Square. In addition to this, there […]

[ October 9, 2018 to October 11, 2018. ]
Lot Fourteen School Holiday Program
There’s plenty of fun to be had down at Lot Fourteen these schools holidays. Join the CREATE │ School Holiday Program where active young minds can keep busy with a variety of workshops.
Create | Pure Chocolate Making
These school holidays, enjoy a fun (and slightly messy!) one hour workshop where you will […]

[ October 4, 2018 to October 7, 2018. October 11, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
Eighty Eight O’Connell – Pop Up Nature Maze 
88 O’Connell Street in North Adelaide is being transformed into a free magical play space for kids these school holidays!
Nature-lovers can explore in the pop-up maze filled with a variety of nature play areas and activities. Discover the fairy nook, the music nook, a sandpit and a loose […]

[ October 6, 2018 to October 31, 2018. ]
Grasslands Trail at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi
Your kids will love the blend of nature and history in this new city-based discovery trail, where children can explore one of Adelaide’s most unique natural habitats.
The self-guided trail is designed for your children to imagine, observe and explore.

Simply grab a free activity book and follow the signs!

Booklets can be picked […]

[ November 10, 2018; 9:30 am; ]
2018 Credit Union Christmas Pageant – Saturday 10 November 2018
It’s time to start counting down the sleeps!
People of all ages gather along Adelaide’s streets each November to welcome the Credit Union Christmas Pageant. It’s the traditional start of the festive season, with more than 320,000 happy faces lining the 3.3 kilometre route to welcome Father Christmas. […]

MOD. at the University of South Australia – Free Futuristic Museum
MOD. at the University of South Australia is a museum located next to the Morphett Street Bridge on North Terrace in a spacious and modern building. It is described as a “futuristic museum of discovery, a place to be and be inspired”.
MOD. has been created to […]

East Terrace Glover Playground Review
East Terrace & Wakefield Road, Adelaide | Ityamai-itpina Park 15
Our little playground testers were delighted to have a chance to try out the cool new playground equipment at Park 15 Glover Playground East Terrace. It’s officially open to the public now.
We think the City of Adelaide has done a great job […]

[ July 12, 2018 to July 15, 2018. July 19, 2018 to July 22, 2018. ]
Eighty Eight O’Connell – Pop Up Playspace
88 O’Connell Street in North Adelaide is being transformed into a magic play space for kids these school holidays.  All of the activities are FREE
Nature-lovers can take part in crafts and cubby-building while your little thrill-seekers can don an inflatable bubble suit and run, bounce, roll and spin, all […]

[ July 14, 2018; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Campfire in the Square
Gather your friends, family and neighbours around a cosy campfire.
Toast marshmallows and warm your hands around the campfire at this undercover community event. Sip a hot coffee while seeing how community ideas have shaped the draft master plan to improve Whitmore Square / Iparrityi. Enjoy activities for the young and young at […]

[ July 11, 2018; July 13, 2018; July 17, 2018; July 19, 2018; ]
Archaeological Dig at Adelaide Gaol
Become an archaeologist these school holidays and dig to unearth some of the hidden treasures and learn firsthand the history of Archaeology at the Adelaide Gaol.
What child doesn’t like digging in the sand and discovering the treasure buried within?

Go on an adventure and explore the Archaeology Dig at the Adelaide Gaol. […]

[ December 10, 2019; 12:00 pm; ]
Australia’s first inner-city aerial adventure park built within the natural environment of the Adelaide City Park Lands.
READ OUR REVIEW HERE WITH TIPS

Located at the corner of Greenhill and Unley Roads, adjacent the recently upgraded Kurrangga Park BMX track, TreeClimb offers 7 elevated tree top courses, including zip lines all set within Kurrangga Park in the […]

Sneak Peek at the new Food Court at Adelaide Chinatown Plaza.
It’s been a long time (nearly 2 years actually) but the Chinatown Plaza food court, off Moonta Street, is finally nearly ready.
It’s currently having a trial soft open at lunch times between around 11am to 3pm with some food stalls serving food. Closed since August […]

[ September 16, 2018; ]
Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run 2018
This year’s City-Bay Fun Run marks the 46th year of the run! And for the first time ever, dogs will be able to join in too.
The 2018 Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run in Adelaide will include a half marathon, 12km, 6km and 3km fun run and walk events from the […]