Discover the best things to see and do this month for families & kids in Adelaide – May Edition.
The final month of Autumn in Adelaide is a beautiful time for families to explore and enjoy the city’s changing colours, with the cooler temperatures and stunning autumn foliage making it ideal to explore our beautiful parks […]
[ May 11, 2025; ]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Adelaide on Sunday 11 May 2025
Mother’s Day gift ideas and family-friendly activities to show Mum how much you care.
We think Mums everywhere deserve some extra love and attention on Mother’s Day to show how much they are loved and appreciated. Take the time to find out what that special Mum or […]
[ April 12, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
Autumn School Holiday Guide for Kids in South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the April school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport. This is your handy guide to keeping […]
Family Friendly things to see and do this Autumn around Adelaide.
Autumn is the ideal time to get outdoors as a family and enjoy everything Adelaide has to offer during this beautiful time of year. The sunny yet cooler days are perfect for visiting a wildlife park or reservoir, explore a new adventure park or nature playground, […]
[ March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025. ]
Discover What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the March Long Weekend!
The Adelaide Cup long weekend, Saturday 8 – Monday 10 March 2025, is jam packed with ‘Mad March’ events and activities happening all over South Australia. We are spoilt for choice with so much happening in Adelaide, including WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival […]
See our collection of Adelaide Fringe Reviews – from the best family friendly kids shows to the occasional ‘adults only’ parents night out!
The team at Play & Go know how to pick a great show, as you will see below by our many 5 star reviews! Each year when Adelaide’s festival season rolls around it […]
[ April 18, 2025 to April 21, 2025. ]
What’s On over the Easter Long Weekend in Adelaide
If you’re staying in Adelaide over the Easter long weekend or planning to visit one of our beautiful regional areas, you will be spoilt for choice with a fabulous selection of family friendly events and activities on offer.
Easter is in April this year and coincides with the […]
[ February 21, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
2025 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe!
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an exciting program of family friendly shows and interactive experiences plus comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, visual art, music, and more. Find everything you need to know about this […]
Ready to make a splash? Check out our list of places in SA, such as swimming centres and water parks, that feature waterslides.
There’s nothing quite like the rush you get as you zoom down a waterslide, especially the big, twisty ones! Kids especially love the anticipation before they finally make a splash at the bottom, […]
Discover all the best Adelaide Fringe Festival FREE Family-Friendly Events & Activities.
The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city, stretching out to regional areas of South Australia. We’ve rounded up some of the best FREE things you can see and do […]
Discover What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the January Long Weekend!
The last long weekend before school resumes after the summer holidays is jam-packed with a range of family-friendly activities and events. Australia Day in Adelaide celebrates the country’s culture, history, and community spirit with Aus Lights on the River – a FREE […]
School Holiday Dates for South Australia
Adelaide School Holiday Dates for 2025 & 2026, School Term Dates and Public Holidays in South Australia.
To help you plan ahead when making travel plans and booking accommodation for your next family trip, here’s where you’ll find the current year’s school term dates, school holiday dates and South Australia’s public […]
As the mercury climbs in South Australia it’s great to know that there are some fabulous spots around Adelaide to go to escape the heat. So what are you waiting for – get that sunblock on, grab your hats and sunglasses and cool off those cranky kids!
Here at Play & Go we have some great ideas […]
[ December 31, 2023; ]
New Year’s Eve Events in Adelaide & Where to Watch Fireworks in South Australia
New Year’s Eve – Tuesday 31 December 2024
Ring in the new year with a bang at one of the many family friendly celebrations with fireworks happening around SA! New Year’s Eve at Elder Park is back and there are plenty of coastal […]
Your Family Friendly Guide to Summer in Adelaide with Kids!
South Australia’s long, hot Summer days and relaxed vibes offer the perfect opportunity to get out as a family and explore our beautiful beaches, catch up with friends at a park or playground and indulge in delicious ice cream.
Our guide to Summer in Adelaide with kids […]
The Best Family Friendly Activities to enjoy this Christmas in Adelaide.
Christmas time brings a sense of wonder and excitement to little people as the big day draws near. For this magical time of year, we’ve put together a list of the best Christmas things to see and do, and places to go around Adelaide that […]
Your 2024 Guide to Local Community Christmas Carols in South Australia
Find your local family friendly Christmas Carols event in Adelaide.
Attending a Christmas Carols event within your local community is a popular annual tradition for many families. There’s something special about sharing a picnic together, meeting up with family and friends and sitting back to listen […]
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, […]
Family Friendly Christmas Markets in South Australia
Christmas Markets in Adelaide, South Australia – shop local this Christmas!
Finding that special gift is made easy when you browse the stalls at your local Christmas market. Many regular markets hold special festive markets that include activities and entertainment as well. There’s always plenty of variety and something […]
The 2024/2025 Cherry Season has begun! Pick Your Own Cherries around Adelaide and find your local Cherry Farm Gate Sales in South Australia.
Christmas has come early for all the cherry lovers out there! The 2024/2025 cherry season is officially here and there’s nothing that says Summer is on the way more than when sweet, juicy […]
Where to see the best Christmas lights in Adelaide.
Every Christmas, Adelaide’s streets start to sparkle with beautiful Christmas lights adorning houses and gardens, lovingly put together by generous homeowners looking to spread a little Christmas cheer!
We love heading out on a balmy evening with the kids in their PJ’s to explore Adelaide’s streets and suburbs […]
Best ideas for a day of FREE family fun in the city.
If you are planning a day in the city of Adelaide with kids and are looking for some family adventures, there are plenty of things to do for free. From fabulous nature playspaces, beautiful parks and gardens to BMX bike tracks, galleries and museums, […]
Family Friendly Halloween Events in Adelaide
There are lots of fun, family friendly Halloween events happening all around Adelaide on the last weekend in October.
Find things to do with the kids for Halloween in Adelaide – from organised events to walking around the local neighbourhood with family and friends. Plan your costumes ready to take to […]
Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide – Season Opening Dates.
As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, you will find most of Adelaide’s public outdoor swimming pools are open from September or October through to late March or April. Many will be open in time for the Spring school holidays.
Below you will find […]
[ October 5, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the October Long Weekend
The October long weekend coincides with the final week of the school holidays so there’s plenty on offer for families to enjoy, and you can make the most of the longer days too with the start of daylight savings on Sunday 6 October […]
Discover some of the best family friendly things to do around Adelaide this Spring.
Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors as a family and explore everything Adelaide has to offer as we start to enjoy warmer weather and longer days. There’s no better time to get outside and make the most of Adelaide’s walking […]
Adelaide pubs, cafes and restaurants with playgrounds, play spaces or play equipment for kids.
Looking for somewhere family friendly to eat where the kids can play while you sit and relax? You’ll find plenty of fantastic venues all around Adelaide with playgrounds and playspaces alongside their dining areas.
Not only do these family friendly places offer great […]
[ September 1, 2024; ]
What’s on in Adelaide for Father’s Day & Gift Ideas for Dads
Father’s Day – Sunday 1 September 2024
The team at Play & Go have some great family friendly ideas for things to do and places to go in Adelaide this Father’s Day, along with some great gift ideas for Dads. From breakfast in bed to […]
Find a family friendly place to eat where kids can get a FREE meal around Adelaide.
If you’re looking for somewhere to go for a meal where the kids can eat for FREE, we’ve got the list for you. You’ll find plenty of fantastic pubs and cafes in Adelaide that offer special lunch and/or dinner deals including […]
Discover the best open, outdoor spaces to explore with kids around Adelaide.
We’ve always known we live in the lucky country here in Australia and one of the best ways to appreciate our own backyard is to go out and explore some of our wide, open spaces. Kids of all ages benefit from getting outside in […]
