Play & Go Adelaide

[ October 10, 2024 to October 12, 2024. October 14, 2024 to October 19, 2024. October 21, 2024 to October 23, 2024. ]
A giant, nine-metre-tall yellow swing has landed in the heart of Adelaide for a limited time this October.
This playful installation, designed for adults and the young-at-heart, invites you to escape the office and break free from the everyday. Feel like a kid again as you’re propelled through the air, offering a fresh view of the […]

[ October 27, 2024; ]
Get ready for some spooky fun at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market as they kick off Halloween early this year!
Join the fun on Sunday 27 October 2024 from 8:30am for a morning filled with family-friendly Halloween activities. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, shop local, and let the kids complete the Trick-or-Treat Trail for a chance to […]

[ November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland.  Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2024 they’re back once again.
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 33rd year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive […]

[ November 3, 2024; ]    
Unley Spring Fling
Celebrate spring and all things gardening at the City of Unley’s Spring Fling. This FREE community event features live music with great food, activities, plant stalls and a great community atmosphere. It will be held in the beautiful Fullarton Park on Sunday 3 November from 10am to 3pm.
Expect lots of interactive activities, […]

[ October 25, 2024; ]
Join in the fun at Bedford’s Big Day Out with live entertainment, a market hall and food stalls.
Entry is free and entertainment will run right across the afternoon, including music and dance performances with an exciting program of performers from across South Australia included in the line-up.

There will also be a market hall full of […]

[ October 4, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ]
O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt for Kids.
Dare to venture down O’Connell Street, North Adelaide hunting for spooky creatures this Halloween from Friday 4 October to Sunday 3 November! On both sides of the street, from Brougham Place to Barton Terrace West, creatures lurk in the shopfront windows, hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to […]

[ October 13, 2024; ]
The Community Spring Fair in Belair will be a fun-filled family day out with something for everyone to enjoy.
The fair is open to the wider community where event-goers can enjoy a wonderful spring Sunday. There will be activities to suit everyone with highlights including rides, market stalls, food and drink for purchase, live music […]

[ October 11, 2024; ]
Get your witches hats, fangs, fake blood and capes in time for an early Halloween disco.
The City of Unley’s Halloween Disco event for tweens and teens is part of their October school holiday program.   There will be dancing games, a photo booth, treats, spooky activities and more. Costumes are encouraged if you would like […]

[ October 11, 2024 to October 12, 2024. ]
The Disability, Ageing, and Lifestyle Expo in Adelaide is an iconic South Australian event dedicated to promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment for individuals of all abilities and ages.
Held annually, this expo serves as a dynamic platform for showcasing innovative products, services, and resources aimed at enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and […]

[ October 10, 2024; October 17, 2024; ]
Those interested in learning a popular Olympic sport on one of SA’s amazing beaches, can take part in a Come and Try Beach Volleyball session at Port Noarlunga beach.
The free event will be held on Thursday 3, 10 and 18 October 2024 at Port Noarlunga Beach (North of the jetty) before the Wednesday Twilight social […]

[ November 1, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
Celebrate Italy’s world-class food and wine, art, culture and traditions at the 2024 Adelaide Italian Festival.
The 2024 Adelaide Italian Festival is set to deliver its most exciting 10-day program yet.  The much-loved annual festival will make a highly anticipated return from 1 – 10 November 2024 with its new home, Festival Plaza, set to bring […]

[ October 5, 2024; ]  
Get Stoked! is a FREE bike riding community event by Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc.
Go along on Saturday 5 October 2024 for an MTB jam session at the Lynton 4 Cross Track from 10am – 2pm. There will be good times, hi-fives and berm shralps. Event-goers can take along friends or make some new ones. There […]

[ October 12, 2024; ]
Marion Outdoor Pool will be hosting an open fun day filled with fun activities and food for the whole family on the last Saturday of the October school holidays.
Go along with family and friends to join the fun and spend the day at Marion Outdoor Pool on Saturday 12 October 2024.  Have a bite to […]

[ October 31, 2024; ]
Westfield Tea Tree Plaza will be hosting internet sensation, RecipeTin Eats’ Nagi Maehashi, as part of her book tour, plus a meet and greet with fans for the launch of her latest cookbook, Tonight.
Local Adelaide foodies will have the opportunity to meet Nagi, hear all about her new cookbook, and pick up a copy of […]

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Gather your family, friends and four-legged companions for a day of fun, food, and entertainment at the Prospect Spring Fair.
The Prospect Spring Fair is back and better than ever, returning to Broadview Oval/Yarnta Tutu yarta on Saturday 26 October 2024 from 10am to 3pm.  Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, animal lover, or simply looking for a […]

X-Golf’s inaugural Starlight Scramble supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation. 
Adelaide golfers can hit the green and do their bit to help sick kids with X-Golf’s inaugural Starlight Scramble running until the end of October across three great locations. The Starlight Children’s Foundation do some of the most important charity work: bringing happiness to children who really […]

[ November 8, 2024; ]
The East Adelaide School Fair is set to be a fantastic day of family fun, with activities including pony rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing, raffles, and more.
The community is invited to go along to the East Adelaide School Fair 2024 in St Peters, a fun-filled evening for the entire family. This year’s fair is […]

[ October 27, 2024; ]
St Dominic’s Priory Fete & Auction      
There’s something for all ages at St Dominic’s Priory College Fete & Auction! Held from 10am – 3pm on Sunday 27 October 2024. 
A live Auction will be held on the day, with items open for viewing from 10am and bidding starting at 11am. A Silent Auction will also run […]

[ October 19, 2024; ]
Adelaide’s Biggest Deepavali Festival presented by the Hindu Council of Australia.
The SA chapter of Hindu Council of Australia has been celebrating Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, since 2015 in association with Indian, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Bangladeshi, Tibetan & Fijian communities.
Deepavali Festival is the festival of lights, celebrating a victory of good over evil. The fair is […]

[ October 19, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Anlaby Station, the oldest Merino sheep stud in South Australia, is celebrating 185 years with a Great Anlaby Garden Party this Spring.
Step into a world of rich heritage and breathtaking charm that will transport you back in time. With its 10 acres of meticulously manicured gardens, this property is a true testament to the past.

Discover […]

[ October 18, 2024 to October 21, 2024. ]
The Art Gallery of South Australia’s popular Tarnanthi Art Fair will be presented as an ONLINE ONLY event in 2024.
Tarnanthi is a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country to share important stories through artistic excellence, illuminating the diversity and depth of art and culture in communities nationwide. It encourages […]

[ October 19, 2024; ]

In celebration of Children’s Week, Dr Terence Sheppard (B.Ec., B.A. Psych. (Hons), PhD), an Adelaide Paediatric psychologist and co-author of Positive Parenting: a Guide to Raising Psychologically Healthy Children, will be hosting a special talk.
A veteran and well-known authority on the subject of mental health for children and teenagers, Dr Terence will host an interactive […]

[ November 1, 2024; ]
Join the fun at the Marion Cultural Centre for a frightfully fun Halloween themed disco.
The ghostly DJs will take over the party with the latest kids’ music, dancing games, and singing at the Marion Cultural Centre’s Halloween Disco.

Expect smoke machines, laser lighting, and a themed glitter tattoo station. Go along dressed as your favourite Halloween […]

[ October 14, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Get ready to join Australia’s biggest birdwatching and citizen science event this October. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, this is your chance to connect with nature in a fun and easy way.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events. This year is the eleventh count, […]

[ November 2, 2024; ]
The SASMEE Halloween Run is a spooktacular day of fun with two train ride sessions to choose from.
Go along dressed in your best Halloween costumes and enjoy a frightfully good time on the SASMEE Park spooky miniature trains.
SASMEE Park Miniature Train Rides at Millswood will hold a special spooky run for Halloween with two sessions […]

[ October 25, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
It’s cars, it’s country, it’s camping – Introducing the 2024 Bend Classic!
Get ready to be transported back in time at the all-new Bend Classic – a thrilling 3-day event that will ignite your senses. Witness the iconic roar of classic cars as they take to the circuit, explore captivating car displays, and test your skills […]

[ October 9, 2024; ]
A relaxed, sensory-friendly evening at the South Australian Museum during the October school holidays..
A sensory-friendly evening for visitors of all ages, their families, friends and support workers.
Visitors with sensory or accessibility needs such as autism can enjoy a quieter, less crowded visit to the Museum after hours. This is a chance to see all of […]

[ October 5, 2024 to October 6, 2024. ]
The 2024 Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the long weekend in October at the Torrens Parade Ground. 
This year, there will be over 25 local and and interstate dealers buying, selling, and providing valuations. The Royal Australian Mint will also be in attendance. Entry to the expo is via a gold […]

[ October 4, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Music Festival is back and celebrating a huge milestone this year—its 20th Anniversary with a stellar lineup to mark the occasion.
As one of Adelaide’s premier Alt-Country, Roots, and Blues festivals, this event promises to be bigger and better than ever, returning to the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve, (the first time in 6 […]

[ October 4, 2024 to October 5, 2024. ]
Adelaide’s Halal Food Festival celebrates multicultural cuisines from over 30 vibrant cultures from all around the world.
Families can explore the world through flavoursome tastes and smells, with the largest variety of cuisines offered in a local food festival. After the success of last year’s inaugural event the popular festival is back in 2024.

Adelaide’s first annual […]