Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 7, 2017 to December 10, 2017. ]
The 2017 Adelaide Motorsport Festival at Victoria Park is a celebration of Adelaide’s rich motorsport heritage.
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a virtual “museum-in-motion”.  A four-day festival that draws upon South Australia’s rich motorsport history and celebrates and re-enacts motorsport competition of a by-gone era.  Incorporating the Adelaide Rally and Victoria Park Sprint, the festival will […]

[ December 3, 2017; ]
The 39th MRASA Toy Run 2017 will be on Sunday 3rd of December
The Toy Run collects toys on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for families in need at Christmas time. The MRASA has held its annual Toy Run for the last 38 years in December.
Traditionally the running of the Toy Run event has been […]

[ November 18, 2017; 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. ]
MFS Open Day – Straight after the Credit Union Christmas Pageant!
The annual Metropolitan Fire Service Open Day will be held on Saturday, 18 November, straight after the 2017 Credit Union Christmas Pageant.

Join in for free, post-pageant family fun as the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) opens the doors to the Adelaide Fire Station at 99 Wakefield […]

[ November 17, 2017; ]
The fascinating story of Alice Anderson and her ‘garage girls’ is on the road to Birdwood.
Anderson was Australia’s first female garage proprietor and employed an all-female staff with the ambition to turn garage work into a suitable career for women.
She opened her garage, ‘Alice Anderson’s Motor Service’ in 1919 after she purchased a […]

[ October 29, 2017; ]  
A great day out for all the family, for ‘kids’ big & small.
The South Australian Aviation Museum will be holding an open day with lots of displays and fun things to see and do. There will be new displays in a New Hangar or you can climb inside and sit in the cockpit of a […]

[ October 22, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Aussie Era Salisbury Car Show
John Street in Salisbury will turn into a car gallery and Northern Adelaide’s largest car salesroom in Sunday 22 October.  The car show will be celebrating the many brands of cars built in Australia over the years.

This family fun day features people’s choice judging, free entertainment. a KidsZone area, a live […]

[ October 17, 2017 to October 30, 2017. ]
Bush Mechanics: the exhibition is based on the incredibly popular ABC TV series of the same name. It shows the adoption of the motorcar as an integral part of Aboriginal life in Central Australia.
More than just a showcase of bush ingenuity, the show was a documentary-style series with strong elements of comedy, music and magical […]

[ October 13, 2017; 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Touch-A-Truck is FREE school holiday fun where kids can get up close and personal with their favourite trucks to see how they work.
Over 23 different trucks will be at this event including rubbish trucks, water trucks, fire trucks, street sweepers, excavators, bobcats, police vehicles and lots more for kids to see.

If you are looking for […]

[ September 17, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]  
All Ford Day SA 2017 at Bonython Park
Calling all Ford enthusiasts!  The 2017 All Ford Day SA event will be held on Sunday, September 17th and will be returning to Bonython Park.

Gates open to entrants at 7:30am and then to the general public at 10am.  The event will close at 4pm after the trophy ceremony.

Entertainment […]

[ October 12, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
End of an era for Adelaide Hills farming property Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway
The end of the October 2017 School Holidays will also mark an end to popular Adelaide Hills tourist attraction, Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway.

Platform 1, owned and operated by Glenn and Karen Liebelt of Littlehampton, has been “train lovers heaven” for families […]

[ September 24, 2017; ]
The Bay to Birdwood is an annual event for classic vehicles and will take place on Sunday 24 September 2017.
The 2017 Bay to Birdwood will see over 1500 classic vehicles travelling from Barratt Reserve at the Bay to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood. At 8:30 am the vehicles will be waved from the start […]

[ October 15, 2017; ]
To show appreciation for the wonderful Holden community, Holden are hosting the Holden Dream Cruise on Sunday 15th October 2017.
For seven decades, Holden manufacturing has been an iconic part of Australian life. They are proud of their heritage and excited for the future.

Starting in Elizabeth City Centre, a giant street parade of Australian-made Holden cars […]

[ September 3, 2017; ]  
On Sunday 3 September the National Motor Museum has a special FREE ENTRY offer for dads and carers.
Why not take the opportunity to look at the much talked about, new Holden exhibition (in the first stage of development and being installed), or the new Hawker Vans display. If you want something a bit different to celebrate, […]

[ August 19, 2017; August 20, 2017; ]
Steampunk Festival ’17
Two days of fun at the National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide!
The Steampunk festival will be coming back this year on the weekend of the 19 and 20 August 2017. It includes a great fun filled mixture of antique dress up, live music, artist’s exhibitions and merchant stalls. There will also be a variety […]

[ June 24, 2017 to June 25, 2017. ]
Public Transport – The 80’s
Enjoy climbing on board five former buses used around metropolitan Adelaide during the 1980’s at the National Railway Museum located at Port Adelaide.
Go back to the 80’s with this special event at the National Railway Museum. You can ride the old Redhen railcars for $3 per adult, inspect historic motor vehicles […]

[ June 11, 2017; ]
The count down is on for the 2017 SA Truck and Ute Show.
2017 will be bigger and better than ever with free entertainment, free face-painting, a jumping castle for the kids, lots of food and trading tables, there will be something for everyone. With entry being $5 per person, this a great day out for the family.

If […]

Train Park Croydon Playground Review
This train-themed, fenced playground in Croydon is perfect for kids who love trains
Review by Susannah Marks
If your kids are train enthusiasts then put this fun, train-themed playground on your list of playgrounds in Adelaide to visit. It’s one of our favourite playgrounds for toddlers in Adelaide. Although it’s actually called Croydon Playground Reserve my […]

[ July 20, 2017 to July 23, 2017. ]

Family Fun Fair at the National Railway Museum
The Annual Family Fun Fair is on again at the National Railway Museum with plenty of family fun. It will be a day of great family fun and entertainment featuring lots of song and dance, Punch & Judy and Aussie Wildlife. There will be plenty of activities including face […]

[ June 10, 2017 to June 12, 2017. ]
29th Annual Adelaide Model Railway Exhibition – Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Go and see Adelaide’s premiere model train show, with operating layouts, commercial sales, modelling demonstrations and kids activities.  There will be over 30 working model railway layouts to view, Kitty Kat Face Painting and an activity table for the kids.

Find yourself a bargain on the secondhand table or […]

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SteamRanger Train Journeys in South Australia
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist […]

[ May 28, 2017; ]
SteamRanger Family Open Day
SteamRanger’s Family Open Day will be held on Sunday the 28 of May as part of South Australia’s History Festival. As usual there will be ‘Bugle Ranger’ and section car rides as well as some fantastic free kids’ activities taking place at the Mount Barker Railway Station.

This family-friendly event will feature:

$10 heritage railcar […]

[ April 18, 2017 1:30 pm to April 19, 2017 1:30 pm. April 27, 2017; 1:30 pm; April 29, 2017; 1:30 pm; ]
April School Holidays at Platform 1
All aboard … for school holiday fun at Platform 1
Throw on a jumper, breathe the fresh air and let’s go ‘check on the cows’… at Platform 1’s Paddock to Plate and Train Ride Experience.

What is the name of a female sheep? What does hay taste like? How do you know if your horse […]

[ June 22, 2017; ]
Cars 3 | In Cinemas 22 June 2017
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo), […]

[ April 2, 2017; ]
Amazing aerial action, exciting entertainment and a fun, family day out with food and wine in the beautiful Barossa Valley.
The day begins at 10am and finishes at 4pm.

On the day you should be prepared to see aircraft from all vintage, old and new. Three of Australia’s top aerobatic champions will be there giving displays that […]

[ March 18, 2017 to March 19, 2017. ]
“Ever ridden in a heritage carriage more than 100 years old, or ridden in a train with a 1950s diesel up the front?”
The National Railway Museum is presenting a special Heritage Diesel Train weekend, with an opportunity to ride in a vintage carriage, hauled by a 1956 built diesel electric locomotive.

Diesel 801 was built in […]

[ April 8, 2017 to April 9, 2017. ]
Macclesfield Gravity Festival
Testing the Gravity in Macclesfield with a gravity-powered go-kart race

There have been reports of strange, unexplainable things occurring around Macclesfield recently.Newly erected shelves falling down, washing falling from clothes lines, bathroom scales refusing to show weight loss. On Saturday night a person even stepped from a local pub and mysteriously fell to the […]

[ March 2, 2017; ]
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide, a round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, is Australia’s largest domestic motor sport event and this year will be the 19th race to be held in Adelaide.
Motorsport fans with families are a big part of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. A range of ticket options are available for families in both […]

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The Penfield Model Engineers Society (P.M.E.S) was formed with the primary aim of promoting the art of model and experimental engineering.
The Penfield Model Engineers Society club rooms are located at Penfield in South Australia and is the meeting place for the society. Open days are held on a regular basis to exhibit members work to the […]

[ March 20, 2017; 10:30 am; ]
Pre 1931 Historic Vehicle Gathering Day 2017.
The Pre 1931 Historic Vehicle Gathering Day 2017 will be held on Sunday, 20th March 2017. More than 200 veteran and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles will converge on the Adelaide Parklands for a public display on the event. Organised by The Vintage Sports Car Club of South Australia, […]

[ March 5, 2017; 12:00 pm; ]
Muddy Puddles Family Fun Day Fundraiser
A fun day out for the whole family, while supporting a worthwhile charity!
Come along and support the Muddy Puddles Foundation during a day of fun at the Morphett Vale Miniature Railway. Pack your own picnic and picnic rug and enjoy the train rides, face painting and bouncing castle. Tickets are $10 per […]