Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024. January 3, 2025; January 8, 2025 to January 9, 2025. January 14, 2025; ]
Spark a Summer of Fun and Adventure for Your Child with Wilderness Escape!
This summer, spark your child’s sense of adventure with Wilderness Escape! For over 34years, Wilderness Escape has been offering dynamic and educational outdoor programs for kids aged 5 to 17 across South Australia. As the region’s leading outdoor education provider, you can trust […]

[ January 6, 2025 to January 10, 2025. ]
Wirraway Homestead’s Summer School Holiday Horse Adventure Days
Attention parents of horse lovers aged 10 to 15 – the ultimate adventure awaits this summer!

At Wirraway Homestead, your kids can spend the day riding, grooming and caring for horses while making friends and unforgettable memories!
Set over 72 hectares in the heart of Strathalbyn, it’s a great place […]

[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]

Pick Your Own Flowers in the Adelaide Hills this October.
A morning or an evening spent at Charleston Farm is such a beautiful way to start the day! It’s a really lovely experience if you love flowers, and especially if you’re like me and can’t keep anything alive in the garden.
Take the family and wander the […]

This sci-fi inspired venue has it all: virtual reality experiences, arcade games, an interactive light grid floor, frozen yoghurt, and more.
Fancy the idea of a games arcade and froyo bar rolled into one?
Say hello to Paradigm Zone!
Review by Carla Caruso
Tucked away in an unassuming building in Adelaide’s Gawler Place is this futuristic, space-themed hub, offering […]

Immerse yourself in virtual reality games in free-roam spaces, free of obstructions, with multiple players. 
Review by Carla Caruso
Sometimes it can be hard to come up with fun, never-tried-before activities with the kids. Enter Zero Latency at Grote Street in the city!
I recently headed to the colourful, free-roam virtual reality (VR) venue with the family and […]

[ October 1, 2024; October 8, 2024; ]
School Holiday Nutrition Workshops for Kids.
Do you want to up skill your children with important life skills and knowledge around the importance of nutrition?
Brooke Hines from Puzzle Performance is running nutrition workshops in the October school holidays for junior athletes and their families.  Brooke is an accredited practicing dietitian and sports dietitian and as a […]

Adventure Hubs SA
Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, you’ll find the Mount Lofty Adventure Hub, delivering an array of exciting family experiences for the October school holidays.

Mount Lofty Adventure Hub
You will find the Mt Lofty Adventure Hub nestled in the Adelaide Hills just up the freeway at Piccadilly.
Challenge yourself on South Australia’s most extensive artificial […]

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]  
Play at the Bay returns during the October school holidays from 28 September to 13 October 2024.
City of Holdfast Bay’s Play at the Bay program is now live and full of great activities and events – from pizza making in Moseley Square, to reptiles in the library, nature play and more! They’ve got a whole […]

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this September and October! As well as free entry from 10am to 5pm every day from 28 September to 13 October, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers […]

[ July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 16, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]
Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures at Wirraway Homestead
Discover the ultimate outdoor experience at Baptist Care SA’s Wirraway Homestead, spanning a huge 72 hectares in the heart of Strathalbyn, Adelaide Hills.
They’re famous for their School Holiday Musters – outdoor camping adventures where kids can challenge themselves, forge lifelong friendships, and develop positive communication skills. From mustering sheep and […]

[ September 20, 2024; ]
BOUNCE After Dark in Adelaide
To celebrate the upcoming end of school term, BOUNCE hosts ‘After Dark’ events for school-aged kids and teens.
From 6pm, the lights go down, and the music starts pumping for 3 hours of uninterrupted freestyle fun. The BOUNCE live DJ & BOUNCE hosts aim to make sure you and your friends have […]

The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park will be back at West Beach Parks in Adelaide this Summer with all your favourite inflatable water slides offering family fun for everyone!
Get ready Adelaide!  The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park will be back at West Beach Parks from 30 November 2024 until 30 March 2025* – open all […]

You don’t need a licence to enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting at Tailem Bend’s Motorsport Park. Kids from age eight can experience the thrill, thanks to their new family, tandem karts. 
Review by Carla Caruso
If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a race car driver, then The Bend Kartdrome […]

[ September 5, 2024 to September 8, 2024. September 12, 2024 to September 15, 2024. September 19, 2024 to September 20, 2024. September 20, 2024; September 22, 2024; September 26, 2024 to September 29, 2024. October 2, 2024 to October 6, 2024. October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
The unparalleled beauty of nature is showcased in all its vibrant glory in EDEN, an interactive experience that encourages everyone to see the beauty in the world around us, as part of Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
The current season of EDEN has been extended until 13 October 2024 which means you can take the whole family […]

It’s dazzling, it’s delightful, it’s a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Adelaide is a real prize for your eyes.
Review by Carla Caruso
Arcade games, claw machines, bumper cars … these are a few of my boys’ favourite things!
You can find all of them in the one place at Archie Brothers Cirque […]

[ June 23, 2024; ]
Go along and flex your skills at John McVeity Centre’s FREE Basketball Jam!
Who’s the basketball GOAT is it Jordan … Lebron… YOU?

Get some friends together and join the fun on Sunday 23 June 2024 for a 3×3 basketball comp. There will also be family activities, skills n’ drills, coaching, food and music to enjoy.

For more […]

[ June 14, 2024; ]
Go along and hang out in a safe space and be part of a cool, growing community in Lightsview.  Kids aged 12-17 can make new friends, join in on fun activities and try new experiences within the Youth Group.
The Lights Community & Sports Centre hosts a Youth Night once a month on a Friday from […]

Dual-branded Timezone and Zone Bowling at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza is the latest Adelaide venue.
Timezone and Zone Bowling joined forces to unveil a brand-new Adelaide venue in July 2024, on level one of Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.  This new dual-branded Timezone and Zone Bowling venue marks a significant expansion for these icons of Aussie entertainment.
Occupying […]

The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as early as April.
Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide is the majestic southern Fleurieu Peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the annual return of Southern Right whales to our coastline.
It’s a wonderful experience […]

BOUNCE Greenacres & Marleston
Gear up for more fun these school holidays, at BOUNCE!
With plenty of action-packed activities for all ages, it’s the perfect place to unleash your free spirit.
Whether you want to verse your mates in a dodgeball showdown, or release your inner ninja in X-Park, BOUNCE has activities for all skill levels.
What’s on during […]

[ August 7, 2024; August 9, 2024 to August 10, 2024. ]
It’s 1999 and Shannon Molloy is a year 9 student at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland, with a secret that no one can ever find out. Shannon is gay.
Based on the best-selling memoir by award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed […]

[ May 19, 2024; ]
Led by the Class of Cabaret 2024 Mentors, Mark Oates and Millicent Sarre, and Musical Director Ciara Ferguson, Come & Try Cabaret Day is designed to give students an insight into the Class of Cabaret program.
This fun-filled day will focus on cabaret skills and personal creative development. Students will gain the tools to impress at […]

[ March 30, 2024; April 1, 2024; ]
Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival 2024 in the Adelaide Hills.
The Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival has been a family favourite for generations. Take your own food and drinks onto the course, enjoy a picnic by your car and celebrate the Easter long weekend with family and friends.
The Easter Racing Carnival has been one of South Australia’s premier social […]

It can sometimes feel like the world is so BROKEN that nothing will ever change. Housing, education, universal services, politics, collaboration. The list goes on. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The world has changed before and it will change again.
MOD.’s new exhibition BROKEN is an exploration of how the world could be different […]

[ March 23, 2024; April 27, 2024; June 22, 2024; August 17, 2024; October 19, 2024; December 14, 2024; ]
Discover what’s on for teens at AGSA in 2024!
Held six times a year at the Art Gallery of South Australia, Neo is a FREE after-hours event for teens aged 13-17.
Neo is a parent-free zone where young people can kick back and hang out with friends, jump into creative labs, tune into live music and explore […]

Paradise Recreation Plaza 2023 Upgrade Review
The newly-upgraded skate park at Paradise now boasts a pump track, BMX track, parkour zone and lots of play equipment to keep kids busy and challenged in all sorts of ways.
Review by Claire Davill
The new play area sits between Darley Road (across from the Paradise Interchange) and the Torrens Linear […]

Summer Holiday Special at The Flipside Barcade
The summer holidays are here and Flipside Barcade is pumped to be opening ALL DAY – EVERYDAY!
Kicking off on Monday 4 December, you can find them trading from 12pm to late! They will have the kitchen running all day, (beers on tap – they’re fully licensed for parents) and […]

[ November 25, 2023 to November 26, 2023. ]
Marion Battle of the Bands – hear from the best local talent Marion has to offer.
The 2023 battle will be held at Marion Cultural Centre on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November. There are two categories, competing for a life changing prize; a mentoring and recording package from Island Recording studios, that culminates in the release […]

[ November 12, 2023; ]
Fridayz Live ’23 Tour Australia & New Zealand
Frontier Touring, MG Live, Illusive Presents, Hit Network (AU), ZM & Flava (NZ) present Fridayz Live 2023 powered by Macca’s. The hottest event in the Southern Hemisphere returns this November with your favourite party, Fridayz Live with an unforgettable night of dance floor anthems and the icons behind […]