[ July 25, 2015 to July 26, 2015. ]
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been held in the last week of July every year since 1969. Each year the Festival gets bigger and better and 2015 is set to do the same.
There is family entertainment for all ages including show rides, delicious food stalls, market stalls and much, much more. The festival is […]
[ May 31, 2015; ]
2015 Whale Time Playtime Festival
The 2015 Whale Time Playtime Festival will bigger and better than any previously.
The festival site will be focussed around the SA Whale Centre with a great range of kids activities all day. An entry fee of $5 will include all of the day’s activities and entertainment.
There will be free face painting, […]
[ June 6, 2015; ]
Strathalbyn Ballooning Regatta 2015 & Balloon Night Glow – 6, 7 & 8 June 2015
The Strathalbyn Ballooning Regatta is back in 2015. Over the June long weekend balloons will fly each morning at dawn (weather permitting) and on Saturday 6 June 2015, festivities will include a ‘Night Glow’ where the hot air balloons are lit […]
[ June 8, 2015; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Sea & Vines Family Fun Day
As part of the McLaren Vale BankSA Sea and Vines Festival weekend, the Vale Market will be held in conjunction with Market to Market for a Family Fun Day on Monday, June 8th 2015.
Held at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre, the market features locally made produce and […]
[ June 5, 2015 to June 8, 2015. ]
McLaren Vale BankSA Sea & Vines Festival
Now in its 23rd year, the McLaren Vale BankSA Sea & Vines Festival celebrates the winemaking and culinary tradition of a world-class food and wine mecca with a beach lifestyle.
With a wide variety of events, from intimate degustation dinners with winemakers and chefs, to structured winery tours, to fun […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
[ February 21, 2015 to February 22, 2015. ]
There is plenty to see and do as well as entertainment for the whole family at the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Goolwa.
This festival in February is held within the Goolwa Wharf Precinct which will be set for a weekend filled with action both on and off the water.
There will be loads of entertainment […]
[ January 17, 2015; ]
Relish in the diverse food, wine, music and arts from the Fleurieu region at the fourth annual McLaren Vale Harvest Festival on Saturday 17th January 2015 at the McLaren Vale Oval.
Enjoy highlights such as celebrity cooking demonstrations by Cheong Liew, master classes, food and wine stalls, live entertainment with Chris Finnen, and children’s activities. Touted […]
[ November 29, 2014; 2:00 pm; December 4, 2014; 11:00 am; ]
Get into the Christmas spirit with Australia’s oldest police band when they perform at Centennial Hall in Goolwa and Hopgood Theatre in Adelaide.
Enjoy the SA Police Band’s extensive repertoire of classical carols and sing-a-longs for an afternoon of traditional cheer just in time for Santa.
The perfect way to kick off the festive season for the […]
[ September 6, 2014; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
The Willunga Annual Spring Fair is held each year on the first Saturday of September to coincide with an art exhibition by local school children on environmental and community themes. The theme for 2014 is “Gifts of the Seasons”, an exhibition of Willunga Waldorf School student artwork. The fair will feature live music, a large […]
[ October 5, 2014; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
If a day of sipping wine in the garden and relaxing to live music sounds sublime, make sure this is in your diary for the October long weekend!
A family friendly event, Afternoon Delights at Shottesbrooke offers food, wine, music and free kids activities to keep the little ones happy.
♥ LIVE MUSIC by local multi-award winning […]
[ July 26, 2014 to July 27, 2014. ]
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been held in the last week of July every year since 1969. Each year the Festival gets bigger and better and 2014 is set to do the same. There is family entertainment for all ages including show rides, delicious food stalls, market stalls and much, much more. The festival […]
The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout Victor Harbor
The Bluff, also known as Rosetta Head or Kongkengguwarr, is one of Victor Harbor’s favourite tourist attractions offering a fabulous 360 degree view of this picturesque coastal region. From the top of the rocks you can take in the rugged coastline to the west, gaze for miles out […]
Goolwa Animal Farm
Since the Goolwa Animal Farm opened recently in December 2013, we have had a few Play & Go readers contact us, sharing positive feedback and telling us we must visit them. We finally fit in a visit and our little Play & Go testers were not disappointed.
This place has a lovely, really homely […]
Kangaroo Island
South Australia’s Kangaroo Island is a true natural paradise, perfect for families wanting a getaway with that real holiday spirit.
There is so much to see and do on Australia’s third largest island from action adventures to peaceful walks through untouched bushland. Think pristine beaches, dynamic sand dunes, soaring cliffs and wildlife galore.
Scenic drives will […]
[ April 12, 2014 to April 13, 2014. ]
Aquafest at Goolwa is above all a fun day outdoors for the whole family. Passionate boaties from all over South Australia and across the border assemble at the lower lakes for fun times on and off the water. Everyone is able to enjoy what powerboat racing has to offer in a casual relaxed atmosphere without […]
[ April 20, 2014; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Shottesbrooke Vineyard presents Afternoon Delights on Easter Sunday, April 20th 2014. There will be live music by the extremely talented and delightfully captivating local-to-Adelaide five piece troupe Monsieur Swing, food by local and always delectable Currant Shed Restaurant, with lunch options specifically tailored towards a relax-eat-enjoy afternoon. There are free kids activities planned including face […]
[ April 19, 2014; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Currency Creek Winery will be hosting their first ever Easter Market on April 19th. Following the success of their Christmas Market, the theme this time will be Easter with lots of stalls, gifts, crafts, wine specials, food and produce and of course an Easter egg hunt!
Currency Creek Winery is a family owned estate situated 80km […]
[ March 29, 2014; 2:00 pm; ]
Cinemallunga’s next family event is on Saturday, March 29th with two feature films planned. ‘Mary Poppins’ will be shown at 2.00pm – the classic and beautifully told tale of the famous nanny with magical powers. This is a fabulous G rated movie, suitable for grandparents through to grandchildren with lots of fun, dances and sing-along […]
[ January 18, 2014; 10:00 am; ]
The Harvest Festival McLaren Vale is a celebration of the diversity of food, wine, music and the arts from the McLaren Vale region. This annual event is all about fun and family, offering visitors exquisite tastes of the region’s world class wines and tantalising gourmet food. This premier regional event is an epicurean extravaganza! This is […]
[ November 30, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
This year’s Willunga Christmas Tree Festival theme is ‘Christmas Around the World’. There will be over 50 Christmas trees on display along with activities such as a kids passport trail, tasty treats and crafts such as mosaics, stained glass and ceramics for sale. There will also be Devonshire teas on offer. Entry for adults is $3 with children free.
What: […]
[ November 15, 2013; 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
LASER TAG Schnitzel night this coming Friday 15 November 2013 at 6pm-8:30pm
There are two age groups, 5-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds, $14 per child. Price includes 2 laser missions and play time on the equipment. Meal not included in price, however schnitzels and cafe menu all available. Children/siblings under 4 get free […]
[ November 17, 2013; 9:30 am; ]
One of the most popular Sunday race days on the South Australian calendar, the Langhorne Creek Vignerons’ Day is more than just a horse race. Celebrating the best that the local region has to offer in food and wine, the day is one for all the family to enjoy the atmosphere and grounds of the […]
[ October 26, 2013; 10:00 am; October 27, 2013; 10:00 am; ]
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is Fantastic Family Fun! Set in the beautiful historic town of Willunga on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula, the festival presents a weekend of music concerts and sessions, dance, workshops, bush poets, children’s entertainment, stalls, in fact there’s something there for the whole family!
Fleurieu Folk Festival is great fun for the kids – […]
[ October 6, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Each year on the Sunday of the October Long Weekend Goolwa Traders close the main street in Goolwa for a Street Festival showcasing local produce, businesses and talent. It’s a fun day out for the entire family with live music, pony rides, face painting, food & wine, craft fair, Cittaslow Expo and much more. An estimated 12,000 […]
Port Elliot on the Fleurieu Peninsula
Big rocks, beach, cliff walk, trees to climb, whales, glorious views, all from Horseshoe Bay
Port Elliot is a quiet township about 80km south of Adelaide, at Horseshoe Bay on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. It’s a popular holiday destination but is also close enough for a day trip. I hope the […]
Yankalilla & Normanville – Places to Eat for Families
One of the great things about Normanville & Yankalilla is that there are many great options for food.
If you want a night off (or three) from cooking (why not when you’re on holidays?) you can check out these places we’ve tried over the years.
The Peninsular Restaurant & […]
Normanville Beach – a little bit of SA paradise
It’s not hard to see why Normanville Beach is one of our most favourite places to be, and a great place for a family beach holiday in South Australia.
Over the years, we’ve spent countless hours at Normanville with family and friends, building many sandcastles, playing, swimming, cartwheeling, walking and making […]
The Yankalilla Youth Park is a great spot to visit with the kids when you want to take a little break away from the beach.
The skate park is very popular with anyone with wheels of any sort – bikes, skateboards, scooters, roller skates.
There are bbq facilities, tables and chairs right by this area so families […]
Narnu Farm
Narnu Farm on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula is the perfect location for a idyllic weekend getaway or short holiday.
Designed with families and children in mind, this quaint coastal destination provides a taste of country living in a safe, quiet environment. The spacious working farm setting greets you as you drive up the dirt road towards your chosen self contained […]
