Play & Go Adelaide

[ July 24, 2024 to July 27, 2024. July 31, 2024 to August 3, 2024. August 7, 2024 to August 10, 2024. August 15, 2024 to August 17, 2024. August 21, 2024 to August 24, 2024. August 28, 2024 to August 31, 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.
From internationally acclaimed Berlin-based studio flora&faunavisions, art and nature collide to unveil the playful and hopeful aspects of the natural world, sparking […]

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 […]

[ July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 14, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]
Play at the Bay & Days at the Bay – July School Holidays
Play at the Bay and Days at the Bay return during the July holidays, jam-packed with free and low cost activities for kids of all ages, plus family fun events. 

Play at the Bay is perfect for primary school aged children and activities include […]

[ 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 […]

[ July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024. ]
The On Stage July Holiday program is back and providing two engaging programs run by industry professionals.
Musical Theatre Intensive is designed to enhance participant’s triple threat skills over five-days. Introduction to Technical Theatre is a free one-day program design to expand participants knowledge of staging, sound, and lighting.

Musical Theatre Intensive | Monday 8 – […]

[ 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 […]

[ May 31, 2024; 2:00 pm; ]
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 July 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 […]

[ July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024. July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]
Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures July School Holiday Programs
Get ready for a fun winter adventures this school holidays with a fantastic line-up of activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, treasure hunts and more. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to unforgettable adventures.
Make extraordinary memories and discover hidden talents during Wilderness Escape’s fully supervised school holiday programs. […]

[ 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 […]

[ July 6, 2024 to July 21, 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 July! As well as free entry from 11am to 5pm every day from 6 – 21 July 2024, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators […]

[ June 15, 2024; ]
State-of-the-art dual-branded Timezone and Zone Bowling is now open at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza just in time for the July school holidays.
Timezone and Zone Bowling have joined forces to unveil a brand-new Adelaide venue, on level one of Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.  This new dual-branded Timezone and Zone Bowling venue marks a significant expansion for […]

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 […]

[ April 5, 2024 to April 7, 2024. ]
Paradigm Zone Games Arcade to open in Adelaide in 2024 – with a ‘Teaser Opening’ scheduled for early April!
An exciting new indoor entertainment venue will open in the Adelaide CBD later this year featuring an exciting range of the latest arcade games with many never seen before in Australia. Paradigm Zone is a futuristic, space […]

[ 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 […]

Calling All Junior Photographers!
Does your child have a passion for photography? Maybe they’d like to enter their pics in the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition.
Owned and produced by the South Australian Museum, the competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any age so it’s a great opportunity for […]

The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park is 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 is back at West Beach Parks from 2 December 2023 until 1 April 2024* – open all school holidays plus […]

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 […]

Hey Caddy’s new venue in West Lakes is a mini putt experience with elite holes that’ll keep everyone, at all levels, entertained.
Review by Carla Caruso
Mini golf has become a favourite family pastime of ours.
And, as we discovered, Hey Caddy’s new course in West Lakes is one of SA’s best.
We somehow timed our visit to the indoor […]

[ October 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024 to May 12, 2024. ]
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 […]

[ June 23, 2023; September 15, 2023; December 1, 2023; ]
BOUNCE After Dark in Adelaide
BOUNCE hosts ‘After Dark’ events at all of their locations to celebrate the upcoming end of each school term.
From 7pm until 10pm, 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 […]

Olon – Indoor Sports & Virtual Reality Entertainment Centre in Seaton
This new venue has something for everyone, from indoor sports and fitness to immersive virtual and augmented experiences.
Review by Carla Caruso
The “olé” song is a popular chant used at soccer matches around the globe. And it’s also what your kids will feel like singing when they discover this […]

The Flipside Barcade at Daw Park
Revisit your youth and introduce your youngsters to some retro entertainment at Adelaide’s only ‘barcade’.
Review by Carla Caruso
What do you get when you cross TV shows Stranger Things and Cheers?
The Flipside Barcade!
That’s at least how it felt when we visited the family-friendly venue in Daw Park, which opened in November 2022.
The spot […]