Play & Go Adelaide

[ January 23, 2025; ]
Glenelg to host SA’s biggest ice cream festival
The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival returns in 2025 for the third summer in a row and with the mantle of the state’s biggest celebration of ice cream. Jetty Road, Glenelg will be transformed into an ice cream lovers’ paradise from 4pm on Thursday 23 January 2025, with a […]

[ December 15, 2024; ]
Get ready to embrace the magic of the season at Civic Park Carols 2024. It will be a night filled with joy, music, and holiday spirit. This is an unforgettable evening of festive fun that will captivate the whole family.
Editors note 12 December 2024:

Due to the forecast hot weather on Sunday, we have made the […]

Plan now to get into the spirit of Christmas in Adelaide at the 80th St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight!
As Carols custodians, St John Ambulance SA are proud to bring the community together to share in the joy of Christmas at South Australia’s biggest Christmas concert on Saturday 14 December at Elder Park.
Also being the […]

[ November 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November each year and is on every night during the festive season.
This annual event has been running for over 60 years and is a South Australian family tradition for many, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.  […]

[ December 14, 2024 to December 21, 2024. ]
Little Picassos Christmas School Holiday Art Fun
Join Little Picassos for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children.
Air-conditioned/ heated and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist from 2.5 – 16 years of age.
School Holiday classes and workshops […]

Glenelg Giant Wheel SEASON PASS Giveaway.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg will be operating daily all Summer long, offering spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Introduced for the first time last year, the SEASON PASS allows you to receive UNLIMITED rides all season!  A must visit beachside […]

Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide – Book your Santa photos.
Taking the kids to see Santa is a Christmas tradition for many families… not to mention a great way to get a heads-up on what the small people in your household have on their Christmas wish list! 
You don’t have to go to the North […]

[ December 1, 2024; ]
The Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party returns on Sunday 1 December 2024.
A festive extravaganza has been planned for the 2024 Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party.

The Parade kicks off at 10am and will travel along Commercial Road in Port Adelaide, featuring floats, marching bands, community groups and a very special guest.

The parade […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The 63rd Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 7 December 2024.
Children and families of Port Pirie and surrounding districts are invited to attend this year’s Port Pirie Christmas Pageant on the first Saturday in December.  Join the crowds and see the streets of Port Pirie lined with happy faces as the colourful […]

Sensational Summer School Holiday Fun @ SHANX Mini Golf in TWO Adelaide locations!
SHANX VERY MUCH – Australia’s best mini golf course can be found right here in Adelaide and it’s the perfect school holiday activity for the whole family.
A short trip from the city centre, SHANX at Regency Park has so much to offer, from […]

Karting at The Bend has become even more exciting and family-friendly with the introduction of Family (Tandem) Karts and Junior Karts.
Enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting on the exhilarating outdoor track at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park (The Bend) these school holidays!
Family (tandem) karts are driven by an adult with a passenger aged 8 […]

Tee it up these school holidays at X-Golf Marion and West Lakes!
X-Golf Marion and West Lakes are your one-stop place for entertainment, golfing fun and delicious food, all under cover these holidays.
Conveniently located South or West of the city, with ample parking, and close to Westfield shopping centres, it’s easy to build a whole day […]

Win an Ice Cream Cake from Ben and Jerry’s at Norwood
Stay cool and celebrate all your summer events with a delicious ice-cream cake from Ben and Jerry’s Norwood! Cakes have the option to be personalised and can serve from 14 to 24 people.   
Ben and Jerry’s ice cream cakes are available in a variety of […]

Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide.
Each year the magic of Christmas comes to South Australia’s Mortlock Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
There is something for everyone to see and discover at the State Library, from the largest indoor Christmas tree in Adelaide and storytelling […]

Monarto Safari Park is now home to TWO elephants and will eventually be welcoming a total of FIVE!
November 2024 Update: Asian Elephant, Burma has safely arrived at Monarto Safari Park after a giant journey from Auckland Zoo.
January 2025 Update: Permai settles into Monarto Safari Park after a 40-hour, 2700km journey across the Nullarbor from Perth […]

[ November 23, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 7, 2024; ]
Get your singing voice ready for Park Choir. It’s like Pub Choir, but in a park.
Go along for this free all-ages community event, as Light Square/Wauwi is transformed into a harmonic wonderland, bringing together voices from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the joy of music.

Join Bootleg Choir Host Deb Brennan and special guest artists Kelly Menhennett, […]

[ November 23, 2024; ]  
Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market in North Adelaide.
Experience a Christmas artisan market that has it all! Meander Market has all your festive shopping with unique, high-quality, artisan stalls.
In the Jerningham Street closure and weaving east along both sides of Melbourne Street, the artisan stalls are nestled amongst the Melbourne Street cafes, retail and […]

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours – School Holiday Family Adventures.
What better way to explore the unique and special Garden Island and part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and Ships graveyard than an eco-friendly kayaking experience.
Join Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours on a guided kayak tour and paddle through peaceful mangrove lined creeks where only kayaks can go, these […]

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]  
Cheap Movie Tickets – Capri Theatre
Catch these ripper movies at the Capri over the Summer Holidays – MOANA 2, MUFASA THE LION KING, PADDINGTON IN PERU and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3.
Movie Saver Deal
You can snaffle 5 tickets for $50 or 10 tickets for $100, directly from the Capri ticket box. No need to book […]

WIN a selection of Haigh’s Christmas Chocolates
Prize includes a selection of products from Haigh’s Chocolates Christmas collection, including limited edition Gingerbread Milk Chocolate Frogs!
The collection of products is valued at over $200 and includes:
Fabric Advent Calendar x1 $24.90

Advent calendar filling pack x1 $27.50

Reindeer and Milk Chocolate Baubles x1 $28.50

Classic Christmas Teddy Gift Tin x1 $20.90

Christmas […]

[ May 10, 2025; ]
Peppa Pig is back touring Australia for the first time since 2018 in her oinktastic stage show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE!
Having enjoyed sell-out success with past tours in Australia, the all-new Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! looks set for a triumphant Australian debut in 2025. Presented by TEG Life Like Touring and […]

[ April 10, 2025 to April 13, 2025. ]
AFL Gather Round in Adelaide – The match-ups, venues and times have been confirmed for Gather Round 2025 in South Australia.
The AFL’ s 2025 ‘Gather Round … A Festival of Footy’ will run from Thursday 10 April through to Sunday 12 April.  
The 2025 Gather Round will coincide with the middle weekend of school holidays […]

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 […]

Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s slides and splash pad are open for summer 2024/2025.

The warm weather is here and so is the Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s outdoor fun! The outdoor facilities are now open, featuring a 50-metre heated pool, splash pad with junior slides, and a thrilling 10-metre triple water slide tower.
Members can access amenities based on their […]

[ November 12, 2024 to November 14, 2024. ]
Get along to the VAILO Adelaide 500 FREE Event Week Activities.
Fans will be given up close and personal experiences when Supercars teams and drivers descend on Adelaide’s city streets ahead of the Supercars Championship decider at the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500.
Fans can line the streets as the Supercars Teams Transporters roll into Adelaide for the Transporter […]

Santa’s Wonderland returns to the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 24 December 2024!
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with over 12 amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail. 
Morning sessions start at 10am and afternoon sessions start […]

This Christmas, give the ultimate EXPERIENCE with the BOUNCE Gift of Flight.
Give the gift of freestyle fun, the gift of adrenaline and the gift of flying through the air. The BOUNCE Gift of Flight is the multiple stocking stuffer, starting at just $27 for a BOUNCE session, limited edition BOUNCE crew socks and keyring all […]

[ December 13, 2024; ]   
This year’s popular Glanville Hall Twilight Christmas Market in Semaphore South will take place on 13 December 2024, under lights on the lawns from 4.30-8.30pm.
Take a picnic rug and relax on the lawns, where you can enjoy live entertainment, wood-fired pizzas and street foods, a licensed bar, decadent desserts…and more than 20 incredible market […]

[ December 30, 2024; ]
Santa is heading to Salisbury for the 32nd Salisbury Community Christmas Parade on Saturday 30 November 2024. 
The parade will set off from Pioneer Park at 10am and will travel through the Salisbury City Centre, ending at the Salisbury Civic Plaza where there will be rides, market stalls, kids’ activities and entertainment until 2pm.

Santa is looking […]

Festivalgoers got to experience a taste of Italy, right in the City of Campbelltown, at the Rezz Hotel.
Italian food, cars and music – what could be a better way to enjoy the last weekend of the Adelaide Italian Festival?
Review by Carla Caruso
Campbelltown City Council and the Rezz Hotel paired up to put on an outdoor […]