Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 15, 2023 to December 22, 2023. ]
Little Picassos Summer School Holiday Program 
Join Little Picassos during the summer school holidays for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children.
Air-conditioned and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist from 2.5 – 16 years of age.

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[ December 16, 2023 to December 22, 2023. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
PART 1 of the ASDC Summer School Holiday Program will run from 16 – 22 December 2023. 

The Australian Space Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation with stories of opportunity, curiosity and technology. It offers a place for the […]

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Take a look under the sea during the Marine Discovery Centre Open Day in Henley Beach
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of interactive fun, marine-based exploring and learning, followed by a guided beach marine trail on Henley Beach.

During the session, you will have access to a variety of interactive discovery […]

[ December 18, 2023 to December 21, 2023. ]
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday circus adventure with Cirkidz!
Dive into a fun-filled Summer School Holiday Program designed to amp up the action, ignite the fun, and unleash a world of awesome circus skills that’ll leave your kids with memories to cherish.
No dull moments here – each session is a unique thrill ride! From scaling […]

[ December 22, 2023; January 3, 2024 to January 5, 2024. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Kids and teen holiday pottery classes offer a wonderful opportunity for young individuals to explore their creativity, tap into their imagination, and experience the therapeutic benefits of working with clay.
Kids & Teens Holiday Classes – Big brains tiny hands

In this unique session for […]

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]

[ November 2, 2023 to November 3, 2023. ]
Once Upon a Festival is back at Immanuel College in 2023.
Thousands of young people will have the opportunity to experience a stellar lineup of world-class authors and illustrators in workshops, talks and special events over two days, with the aim of fostering a lifelong love of literature in students aged 7 – 17 years.

There will […]

[ October 15, 2023; ]
Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day 2023
Go along for walking tours, displays and events for children to learn more about the amazing natural ecology of this important coastal dune ecosystem. A group of people concerned for the future of the Tennyson Dunes formed the Tennyson Dunes Group in 1995 as a volunteer coastcare organisation. The […]

[ October 3, 2023 to October 7, 2023. October 10, 2023 to October 14, 2023. ]
School Holiday FUN with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies.
Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the October school holidays!
All school holiday activities are free or low cost and include the ever popular Market Trail and Little Market Chefs, plus a free LEGO workshop.  Activities are held over […]

[ September 29, 2023 to October 15, 2023. ]
City of Charles Sturt Free School Holiday Sports Program.
Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are invited to book their spot for the next ever-popular City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program.
Held at various locations throughout the school holidays (Friday 29 September – Sunday 15 October), local sports providers will be offering FREE […]

[ October 6, 2023 to October 7, 2023. October 13, 2023 to October 14, 2023. ]
Walk with the Fauna Rescue of SA Talking Batty Education Team as they explore the incredible world of bats.
Grey-headed Flying-foxes have only been in Adelaide since 2010 so there is much for the public to learn about this vitally important keystone species. The organisers are experienced Flying-fox carers, rescuers, rehabilitators and educators within Fauna Rescue […]

[ October 5, 2023 to October 6, 2023. ]
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of marine-based interactive fun, art and craft activites and a beach marine trail on Henley Beach.
During the session, children will have access to a variety of interactive discovery stations including Kaurna learning, sea aquariums, virtual reality headsets, hands-on games, and nature and recycled craft […]

[ August 30, 2023 to August 31, 2023. ]
When to see the next Super Blue Moon.
A rare super blue moon that only appears once per decade will be visible from Australia on Wednesday 30 August 2023. 
What makes the super blue moon rare, is that it actually refers to two different moon phases happening at the same time; a supermoon and a blue moon. […]

Inventor Kids STEM Classes

Inventor Kids run interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics sessions for 3-5 year olds.
For 45 minutes each week, you and your child will develop and practice skills in STEM through educational and fun hands-on activities.
At every session, a new STEM topic will be showcased in areas such as engineering design, balance, gravity, […]

[ August 15, 2023; August 17, 2023; ]
Amazing Micro Worlds
See what it’s like to be a scientist and explore amazing micro worlds using advanced microscopes.
Children and teens will receive staff guidance to operate the equipment, and can pick and choose what micro slide they would like to investigate underneath the lens. This is an inclusive free event at the Tea Tree Gully […]

[ August 19, 2023; ]
Barossa Science Extravaganza
The Barossa Council Public Library is bringing all things STEAM to the Barossa Valley in a family friendly extravaganza featuring science performances, displays, hands-on activities and opportunities to chat to educational organisations and industry professionals in a dynamic array of fields.
Over the course of the three hours, participants will be able to see […]

[ August 12, 2023; ]
Weird Science with SciWorld
Is it real? Or just plain weird? Learn about weird science at the City Library as part of National Science Week. 
Follow the world of science at its best. See some amazing experiments like pH testing, making plastic cups cluck like chickens and making Oobleck slime or do some of your own. It […]

[ August 21, 2023 to August 27, 2023. ]  
Catholic Schools Open Week – 21 to 27 August 2023
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions that a parent makes.
Catholic Schools Open Week is a great opportunity to see how a Catholic school will help your child discover a love of learning and values for life.

In South Australia, families have a wide […]

Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Adelaide Exhibition
If you’ve been thinking of taking your budding artists to the Art Gallery of SA, there is no better time than now! The beloved works of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera & their Mexican contemporaries are currently on display until 17 September 2023.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Frida Kahlo is considered […]

[ August 12, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
National Science Week 2023
There will be in-person and online events, virtual tours, DIY science and more, all across Australia, from 12 – 20 August 2023 for National Science Week.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered […]

Commissioner’s Digital Challenge 2023
The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge is a free curriculum-aligned online resource to help teach children and young people computational, design, and systems thinking skills.
Digital skills are life skills. They’re critical to future jobs, social inclusion and a more equitable world. There is the chance to participate in three different challenges: Learn to Speak Robot, […]

In South Australia, ‘preschool’ and ‘kindergarten’ are the same! So, why should your child go to preschool?
Glad you asked! Going to preschool has a big impact on your child’s learning and development.
At preschool your child:

is learning through play
will develop skills such as counting, listening, communicating and problem solving
makes friends
is becoming a strong and confident learner.

There […]

[ June 19, 2023; ]
Connected Parenting Workshop – Respectful care for all ages.
Respectful care and Connected Parenting looks different with a newborn, with a toddler, with a pre-kinder child and with a school child.
This workshop focusses on working through how to keep centred in one’s commitment to respectful care and make the right time for connection is central to […]

[ June 5, 2023; ]
World Environment Day 2023
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, join millions of people around the world to #BeatPlasticPollution.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Since it began in 1974, the event has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 […]

[ May 21, 2023; September 17, 2023; October 15, 2023; November 11, 2023; November 19, 2023; ]
Explore an important piece of WWII history in Glenelg.
Built in 1942, the Glenelg Air Raid Shelter was a valuable part of a World War II communications network.  Air Raid Shelters were generally built to protect large numbers of people from air raids, but in Adelaide they were civil defence communications centres and a base for local […]

Sesame Workshop – Mental Health Resources
Multi-platform initiative, Sema Workshop is kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a variety of offerings including a new YouTube special, Elmo’s Mindfulness Spectacular.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, has announced a new organisation-wide focus on the emotional well-being of young children and their families. Responding to […]

Emerging Minds Families – Free Resources
Help is at hand for parents to support their children’s wellbeing with a range of free online resources that will improve their understanding of infant and child mental health, amidst escalating demand for specialist appointments.
After three years of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, mental health difficulties have become more common in […]

Meet the Southern White Rhino crash at Monarto Safari Park
If you’ve ever wanted to get up close – very close – to a Southern White Rhino then this is the ultimate animal experience for you!
It’s hard to describe the feeling of getting right up close to a Southern White Rhino less than an hours drive […]

Edstart Achievement Awards Program 2023
Know a student who deserves to be recognised? Nominations are open for the 2023 Edstart Achievement Awards Program, acknowledging students across a range of categories with an award and a $1,500 grant.
The program is open to students from primary and secondary schools across Australia.
Nominations close Friday 9 June 2023.
Find out more […]

David Archer Presents: Summer Fun for Everyone
David Archer presents his amazing interactive artworks, inspired by Victorian and Edwardian travelling sideshows and carnivals.
As part of the SA History Festival, this exhibition will be presented at the Bay Discovery Centre by City of Holdfast Bay. Peer in wonder into one of David Archer’s hand-cranked dioramas, or have […]