Play & Go Adelaide

[ May 12, 2024; June 16, 2024; July 14, 2024; August 11, 2024; September 8, 2024; October 6, 2024; November 3, 2024; December 7, 2024; ]
Gathered brings you a pop up version of their design market with ‘Market in the Mall’ in partnership with Rundle Mall, South Australia’s premier shopping destination.
Gathered Design Market brings their unique market atmosphere to Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall for regular pop-up Sunday Markets.  Drop by on one of the dates below between 9am […]

[ June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. ]
Victor Harbor’s Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and an opportunity to share the passion the Victor Harbor and Fleurieu community has for the protection and preservation of their coastal landscapes and marine environment. 
The Victor Harbor Winter WhaleFest program features thoughtfully curated events for […]

[ May 13, 2024 to May 19, 2024. ]
Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week in May – Australia’s annual celebration of families.
The aim of National Families Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society. National Families Week is a time to celebrate with your family, make contact with your […]

[ May 22, 2024; ]  
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
Every year, a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Now in its 24th successful year, it is a […]

[ July 6, 2024; ]
Be part of SAHMRI’s BRIGHT Walk in 2024 – an epic 21km night-time walking challenge coinciding with the Illuminate Adelaide Festival and raising money for lifesaving medical research at SAHMRI.
The BRIGHT Walk is a powerful, illuminated, one-night experience which challenges you to walk 21km at night in the middle of winter to raise funds to […]

[ May 19, 2024; ]
Mount Barker Science Fair
The Mount Barker Science Fair is designed especially for families with primary school aged children. It is hands-on, interactive and loads of fun.
The Science Collective returns to Cornerstone College in Mount Barker for the fourth annual Science Fair with some brand new attractions and plenty of your favourite activities of previous fairs.

There […]

[ May 3, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
Get your little explorers ready to roar with excitement because this May, Monarto Safari Park opens the gates to kids for free!
Make May your Monarto month and experience the largest safari park outside of Africa.  
Home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles, you can fit every major zoo […]

[ July 4, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]  
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights this July!
Step back in time and into the Mesozoic Era to a land where puppets, lights and dinosaurs collide.
In a brand-new experience and a night not seen for millions of years, prepare to be electrified by the first in a trilogy exploring the prehistoric era. […]

[ June 29, 2023 to July 30, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_196349" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Frankie The Creative[/caption]
Base Camp is back at Illuminate Adelaide in 2024 at its new home – Lot Fourteen on North Terrace.
Make your way over to Lot Fourteen on North Terrace to discover the city’s latest pop-up village filled with food, firepits, and winter’s best entertainment, nestled between Fire Gardens […]

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with a whole-new free program of interactive surprises, thought-provoking installations, and breathtaking projections.
Works by local and international artists from the world’s leading creative studios will be showcased at Adelaide’s iconic institutions and secret hideaways.
Installations & Locations
ChronoHarp […]

[ May 3, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
2024 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championships 
Grab your seats courtside to see Australia’s top wheelchair rugby stars battle it out in Adelaide for state glory and a ticket to the Paralympics
Fast-paced, full-contact, hyper-competitive; there’s nothing cruisy about wheelchair rugby – an edge-of-your-seat spectator sport that will have adrenaline levels soaring on court and off at Netball […]

[ May 26, 2024; ]
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Million Paws Walk in 2024.
Join the RSPCA Million Paws Walk at Adelaide Botanic Garden for a family fun day and walk with your-legged friends to help raise much needed funds for animals in need.
Go and join fellow animal lovers to help fight animal cruelty on Sunday 26 May 2024 and […]

[ May 19, 2024; ]
Adelaide Gaol’s annual History Day is back during South Australia’s History Festival in May.
As part of South Australia’s History Festival Adelaide Gaol will be creaking open its doors to areas usually closed to visitors.

Intrigued? Here’s what’s in store:

Step inside the gaol’s kitchen and laun­dry, and get a rare glimpse into the dai­ly lives of those […]

[ May 12, 2024; ]
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market.
Get set for a morning bursting with good vibes because Market Mums’ Day is returning to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market! Plus Shop to Win a Farmers Market Mother’s Day Hamper on the Day.
Join the excitement at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on Sunday 12 May for […]

[ June 1, 2024 to June 2, 2024. ]
Meet your favourite cosplay creators, shop a selection of products and catch up with fellow pop-culture fans. The Oz Comic-con returns for 2024 at the Adelaide Showgrounds in June.
At Oz Comic-Con, diversity and passion are celebrated within pop culture fandoms. With its inclusive atmosphere, it provides a platform for fans of all ages and interests […]

[ May 22, 2024; ]
WOW Day – Wear Orange Wednesday – is a national day of recognition to say ‘thank you’ to all SES volunteers across Australia.
This year, WOW Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 22 May 2024 from 12pm – 3pm. WOW Day celebrations will be held across Australia and all workplaces and organisations are encouraged to host […]

[ May 4, 2024; ]
South Australians are being asked to put schnitties on the menu this May and pledge to support an end to bullying and drug and alcohol-fuelled youth violence.
The fundraising initiative #schnitty4sam organised by the Sammy D Foundation commemorates the life of the charity’s namesake, Sam Davis. Sam was 17 years-old when he played a game […]

[ May 5, 2024; ]
Grab your furry friend and join the fun at Point Malcolm Reserve for Doggy Day on the Green.
Doggy Day on the Green is a free, fun-filled and educational annual event for dogs and their people at Point Malcolm Reserve, Semaphore Park. This family-friendly event includes meeting the animal management team at Charles Sturt who will […]

[ May 26, 2024; ]
Open Day at Parliament House 
Visit Parliament House on Sunday 26 May 2024 for an open day event as part of South Australia’s History Festival.
View special displays and historical objects, access parts of the building ordinarily closed to the public, learn about the unique blend of Victorian and Art Deco architecture, and have a chat to […]

[ April 28, 2024; ]
Prepare to ignite your inner hero at the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel Superhero Day.
Head to Glenelg for a ride on the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel and you can also meet a couple of superhero characters on Sunday 28 April 2024.

Prepare for double the thrill with both Spiderman and Ironman making an appearance.  The two action […]

[ April 27, 2024; ]
Ukranian Easter Festival
The finest of Ukrainian food, culture and customs to celebrate the biggest feast of the Ukrainian calendar – Easter! Workshops, stalls and family fun across two big locations.
Activities:

Delicious Ukrainian food & beverages, tea & coffee.
Live entertainment by Leleke, Yuriy Onyskiv on sopilka and HOPAK Ukrainian Dance School. 
Display of precious Ukrainian […]

[ July 6, 2024 to July 7, 2024. ]
The annual Animal Expo is returning to Adelaide Showground with plenty of animals to see, touch and cuddle, a kids activity zone and a large walk through animal nursery.
There will be hundreds of animals for kids to see including rabbits, dogs, cats, poultry, birds, ferrets, rats, reptiles, snakes, mini horses, ponies and more.
There will also […]

[ April 28, 2024; ]   
Kaurna Cultural Activity Day – Sunday 28 April 2024
In partnership with Green Adelaide and Kaurna Firesticks Team, the City of Adelaide invites you to go and learn from the Kaurna community about traditional land management techniques, Cultural Burning, Connections to Country and the continuing importance today of enabling Cultural practices in urban landscapes.
Join them for:
• […]

[ May 4, 2024; ]
Get ready to experience a free, fun-filled community event at the Unley Oval Open Day.
The Unley Oval upgrades are almost complete and the City of Unley will celebrate by re-opening the gates with an Open Day and return the space to community use.

The Unley Oval works include upgrades to the turf, drainage and lighting.  On […]

[ June 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Model Railway Show – June Long Weekend
Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for the children.
The annual Adelaide Model Railway Show is presented […]

[ May 18, 2024; ]
John Street Free Family Fun Day – 18 May 2024
The John Street Family Fun Day is a day for the community to celebrate the vibrancy of the City of Salisbury’s Mainstreet and surrounds through market stalls, a community BBQ, children’s activities, music, magic, entertainment, giveaways, competitions and much, much more.
This event is coordinated by the […]

[ April 6, 2024 to April 29, 2024. ]
Adelaide’s Festival Plaza has a new outdoor artwork installation that kids can climb on! Get in quick to check out the Flowbars sculptures while they’re here for the April 2024 school holidays.
Flowbars Sculpture 4.0 and Flow Bar Minis is Festival Plaza’s second outdoor art commission.  In collaboration with Seb Humphreys, aka @Order55, the sculptures resemble […]

[ May 12, 2024; ]
Two magnificent venues,  one at Utopia Waterfall Gully and the other at Glanville Hall Semaphore South, will be sparkling with tiny teacups, vintage china and sweet treats for Mother’s Day.
Dine under the chandeliers for two hours of Mother’s Day indulgence, along with bubbly cocktails, bottomless brewed tea and coffee and famous fluffy scones with whipped […]

[ May 4, 2024; ]
Explore Fort Glanville as part of the South Australia’s History Festival in a colourful and sometimes noisy event. 
The performance will feature nineteenth-century military drill, with cannon fire and musketry demonstrations, all in the soft glow of lamplight. This enables event-goers the opportunity to see the gun-flashes light up the darkness.

Presented by the Fort Glanville Historical […]

[ May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
Nairne School is delighted to invite the community to their LEGO® fan event in May.
There will be over 50 tables of LEGO® displays from some of the best creators in South Australia with fun for the whole family. Most designs are one-of-a-kind and not available in shops. They will also have the amazing Great Ball […]