Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 31, 2024; ]
New Year’s Eve celebrations are back at the Bay to bring in 2025 with a family-friendly night of entertainment and fireworks.
There will be fireworks at the family friendly time of 9.30pm at Glenelg and Brighton on Tuesday 31 December, followed by another round of fireworks at midnight at Glenelg only.  The Glenelg stage will feature […]

[ November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025. ]
Melbourne Street Christmas Gnome Trail – Free Christmas Activity
These mischievous, bearded creatures will take over the windows of shops, cafes and businesses along Melbourne Street, North Adelaide this Christmas and New Year.  Count them all to be in the running to win your own handmade gnome and $100 to spend at a participating Melbourne Street […]

[ December 15, 2024; ]
Sing along with your favourite carols live-streamed on the big screen from Civic Park Carols while you cool down in Waterworld’s heated pools or whiz down the popular waterslides.
Dive into the holiday spirit with an incredible line-up of talented performers and festive tunes live-streamed direct from Civic Park Carols. With your ticket purchase, you will […]

[ December 14, 2024; ]
The Tailem Bend Christmas Parade will have free entertainment for the kids, plenty of market stalls and displays, food galore and music in the street.
Festivities will start at 4.30pm in Willow Street and Father Christmas will meet and greet the children after the Parade and you can take your own photo with him.  The Parade […]

[ February 21, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
Fool’s Paradise returns to Adelaide Fringe for 2025 season.
Tarntanyangga/Victoria Square will host popular Fringe venue hub, Fool’s Paradise, for the third year running during the 2025 Adelaide Fringe Festival, with their biggest program yet!
Fool’s Paradise promises to be an epicentre of activity, offering a unique blend of circus, cabaret, comedy, music, and magic for Fringe […]

[ December 15, 2024; ]
Carols on the Square will feature bands playing your favourite Christmas tunes and entertainment for the kids.
Join family and friends for a night of festive fun on 15 December 2024 from 6pm at the annual Carols on the Square event in the Old Noarlunga Township’s Market Square on Patapinda Road. There will be children’s entertainment and […]

[ December 14, 2024; ]
Campbelltown City Council’s FREE Christmas Carols and Movie event will be held at Max Amber Sportsfield in Paradise.
Join the fun from 6pm at Max Amber Sportsfield for Christmas and food stalls, face painting, carols, a visit from Santa and a screening of Home Alone (PG) at sundown.

Enjoy singing along to well known Christmas carols that […]

[ December 18, 2024; ]
Join family and friends for a night of Christmas tunes at Mellor Park in Lockleys.
Christmas carols will be performed by local artists and there will even be a visit from Father Christmas.  Food will be available from 6pm, or take along your own picnic, with entertainment starting at 7.30pm.

The event will feature the West Torrens […]

[ December 14, 2024; ]
Join Nairne’s Community Christmas Carols on Saturday 14 December 2024.
The Nairne & Districts Residents’ Association is delighted to announce that the Nairne Community Carols for 2024 will be held at the Nairne School Oval on Saturday 14 December.  Take a picnic or food and drinks will be available to purchase. 

A fantastic free family outing, a […]

[ December 12, 2024; ]
Woodside Christmas Pageant, Markets & Fireworks in the Adelaide Hills.
The Woodside Commerce Association will be holding their annual Christmas pageant event at 7pm on Thursday 12 December 2024 followed by a fireworks display at 9pm.

This year they will once again be holding their Christmas Market from 5.30pm, so you’ll have plenty of time to shop […]

[ December 8, 2024; ]
The Rotary Club of Unley, The City of Unley and the Unley Concert Band presents ‘Carols at the Rotunda’.
The evening will feature the Unley Concert Band, solo vocalists, and a very special children’s entertainment show.  There will also be face painting (for children of all ages), popcorn, icecream, a sausage sizzle, drinks, and coffee.

Relax with […]

[ December 14, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
Markets at the Mill in Port Adelaide have brought markets back to the Port with fun for the whole family.
UPDATE: Day 2 of the market on Sunday 15 December has been cancelled due to the extreme heat predicted. The twilight event on Saturday 14 December will still go ahead.

Markets at the Mill will host a […]

[ December 8, 2024; ]
The MRASA Toy Run occurs annually on the second Sunday in December. The MRASA organises and funds this event with incredible support from volunteers, sponsors and organisations who are proud and willing to be involved.
The MRASA Toy Run is considered the biggest in Australia, with thousands of motorcyclists on bikes decorated with tinsel and toys. […]

[ December 17, 2024 to December 20, 2024. ]
Kids can join in the Adelaide Central Market’s free school holiday workshops, enjoying a range of free festive craft in the lead up to Christmas.
Kids can get creative at the Market this Christmas, with a range of fun craft activities during the first week of school holidays.  Workshops are free and bookings are not required, […]

[ December 15, 2024; ]
At the Golding Twilight Christmas gathering you can leave the pre-festive hustle and bustle behind you and enjoy a beautiful evening in the gardens with family and friends.
Taking in the sweetest time of the day; golden hour, the Golding Twilight Christmas will have the wood oven stoked to bring you a delicious selection of pizzas, […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete on the Riverfront
The Lions Club of Morgan & District Inc. will be hosting the Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete event on Saturday 7 December 2024 from 3pm to 9:30pm.  

The award-winning famous pageant will roll through the streets from 6pm, finishing at the Morgan Riverfront Precinct.  There will be a […]

[ December 23, 2024; ]
Join the fun as Santa and all his helpers arrive to spread cheer around the Adelaide Hills at The Lobethal Christmas Pageant.
The Lights of Lobethal Festival is back in 2024 and the Lobethal Pageant will be held at the end of the Festival on Monday 23 December.
This enchanting event promises to delight all ages with […]

[ January 18, 2025 to January 19, 2025. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Greek Festival is back in full swing for its 44th year, bringing a wave of joy and cultural splendour to the Semaphore Foreshore.
Join in as they embrace their theme, “Όλοι Μαζί” (“It Takes a Village”) and immerse yourself in a vibrant festival that’s a jubilant expression of Greek heritage and the […]

Find free activities, events and places to visit this Christmas in and around Adelaide.
Christmas is such a special time for families, but it can also be an expensive time too.  We are fortunate in Adelaide to have many free, local community events at this special time of year hosted by local councils, community groups and […]

[ January 17, 2025; ]   
Music and Markets – Summer Festival
This new Summer Festival event is hosted in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Committee and aimed at youth aged 12 – 25. It will be held on Friday 17 January 2025 at West Torrens Memorial Gardens.
Take your friends and enjoy live music, market stalls and heaps of FREE activities, including:

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[ January 25, 2025; ]
All Together Now – Summer Festival 2025
The City of West Torrens is turning up the energy to celebrate its vibrant community through the universal language of music on Saturday 25 January 2025.
Featuring dance and drumming workshops from Sun of Africa, and performances by Cartel Afinke, and the Amazing Drumming Monkeys.

Take a picnic or savour the […]

[ January 11, 2025; ]
Open Air Cinema – Summer Festival 2025
Enjoy another night of great tunes and free children’s entertainment before watching family favourite, Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) at 8.45pm on Saturday 11 January 2025.
Savour something from the sausage sizzle or pack your own picnic and soak in the summer evening.

Childrens Entertainment:

Face painting 
Climbing Tree

Check the updated […]

[ January 22, 2025 to February 2, 2025. ]
Brighton Jetty Sculptures is one of South Australia’s largest annual art events and biggest sculpture exhibition. Each year’s event features around 200 sculptures lining the esplanade at Brighton, all for sale.
Take a walk along the Esplanade in Brighton to view the incredible works of art along the coastline and stop by Bindarra Reserve to see […]

[ January 18, 2025; ]
SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables – Summer Festival 2025
Kids and their families can enjoy free fun in the sun at the City of West Torrens fun water play event on Saturday 18 January 2025. With giant water slides, messy mud play, and dazzling glitter tattoos, this event is best shared with friends. Don’t forget your […]

[ December 24, 2024; ]
Take along family and friends to Carols on the Oval with Glen Osmond Baptist Church for an evening of Christmas cheer this Christmas Eve.
This is a FREE community event including free kids activities and free sausage sizzle. Drinks and ice-cream will be available for purchase. Then, get in the festive spirit with Christmas carols performed […]

Your Guide to all of the Christmas Pageants around Adelaide
Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for local residents to enjoy, heralding the start of the festive season. Community Christmas pageants are a great way to support local businesses, organisations, schools and clubs as they entertain the crowds with floats, […]

[ November 20, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa program allows kids and parents to call Santa for free from any Telstra payphone in Australia from 20 November until 24 December 2024.
The festive season can be hectic, and for families looking to avoid the crowds, Telstra’s payphones offer a simple, cost-free way for kids to chat one-on-one with Santa. […]

[ December 13, 2024; ]
The incredible team at KickStart for Kids are hosting their annual No Breakfast, Breakfast on Friday 13 December 2024 at the Hilton Adelaide.
It is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year for KickStart and provides guests with the opportunity to experience what it’s like for thousands of South Australian school kids who go […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The 2024 Mannum Christmas Pageant and street party will have entertainment for the whole family.
Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas celebration in Mannum with a magical evening filled with holiday cheer.  Festivities start at 5pm with a lively atmosphere on Randell Street, featuring food and craft stalls, face painting, and plenty of holiday shopping for […]

[ January 23, 2025; ]
Glenelg to host SA’s biggest ice cream festival
The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival returns in 2025 for the third summer in a row and with the mantle of the state’s biggest celebration of ice cream. Jetty Road, Glenelg will be transformed into an ice cream lovers’ paradise from 4pm on Thursday 23 January 2025, with a […]