Play & Go Adelaide

Harbour Town Adelaide Ice Skating
Frozen Wonderland Ice Skating has opened at Adelaide’s Harbour Town.
Located in the northern undercover area, the ice rink is open 7 days a week. There are no bookings required, simply turn up to a dedicated session time. Each session goes for 1.5 hours.
The recommended age is 4 years and over – […]

[ January 13, 2021; ]
Grandkids at the Movies
A special screening especially for grandparents and grandchildren will be held at Wallis Cinema Mitcham during the January school holidays.

The highly anticipated family movie, Dragon Rider, will be screened and cinema snacks are included. Over 55s clubs and groups are also welcome. This event is hosted by Karidis Retirement Village.

RSVP is essential as […]

  
Adelaide Aquatic Centre – Family Swimming & Learn to Swim 2 Week Free Trial
As the weather heats up, Adelaide Aquatic Centre is the perfect place to cool down these summer school holidays.
Open 7 days a week, your little one can enjoy the play spaces, fountains, and shallow water of the family leisure pool, while the […]

[ May 29, 2021; ]
Magic Beach – DreamBIG Children’s Festival
Adelaide Premiere by CDP Theatre Producers
A play by Finegan Kruckemeyer
Based on the book by Alison Lester

Each year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday. This isn’t just any beach – it’s Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real. But this year is different. As the eldest […]

[ May 22, 2021 to May 23, 2021. ]  
Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus – DreamBIG Children’s Festival
Adelaide Premiere by Circa Contemporary Circus
Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears tumbling and twirling. To those who know him he is Wolfgang, the dart-playing, pun-loving ratbag. To those who are watching and listening he is the wigged genius Mozart.

Wolfgang’s Magical […]

[ January 1, 2021 to January 27, 2021. ]
Let the kids enjoy a 9am Rides Time Card at The Beachouse in Glenelg.
Available every day these School Holidays – no bookings required!
The 9am Rides Time Card includes 2 hours (9am-11am) use of unlimited: Waterslides, Dodgem Cars, Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Carousel and Arcade Games! (*terms and conditions apply.)

Bookings are not necessary for the 9am […]

[ January 21, 2021 to January 26, 2021. ]
Australia Day 2021
We are all part of the story..
This is the Story of Australia – the story of an extraordinary nation. The Story begins 60,000 years ago. New chapters are written every day. On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others. And we celebrate […]

[ January 7, 2021 to January 8, 2021. January 11, 2021 to January 15, 2021. January 18, 2021 to January 22, 2021. ]
Cirkidz School Holiday Program – Summer 2021
Calling all energetic and fun-loving kids! Cirkidz is open these school holidays, and you are invited. Are you ready for the kind of active fun you can only get at the circus? Their fun and friendly trainers are waiting to share their skills in the fully-equipped and air-conditioned SA […]

Holden Heroes: A Retrospective 1948 to 2017 Exhibition
The History Trust of South Australia’s National Motor Museum is proud to present some of Holden’s finest and most important machines, never before seen under one roof. 
Holden Heroes: A Retrospective 1948 to 2017 is a showcase of 18 of the most special vehicles from Holden’s Heritage Collection on display at […]

Moonta Splash Town Water Park & Foreshore Playground Review
by Katrina Gogel
Located on the Copper Coast’s picturesque Moonta Bay foreshore is this wonderful family play space with hours of fun guaranteed for everyone. Comprising a great little playground and free to use community water park, it will be sure to keep the young (and young at heart!) […]

[ January 22, 2021 to January 24, 2021. ]
Crush Festival 2021 – Adelaide Hills
Don’t miss a sensory summer weekend of stylish wines, regional produce, earthy music and art in the Adelaide Hills.
General entry to Crush is free. Purchase an official souvenir Riedel wine glass for $10 and enjoy free entry at all non-ticketed events.

To book ticketed events please head to individual winery event […]

[ January 4, 2021 to January 8, 2021. January 11, 2021 to January 15, 2021. January 18, 2021 to January 22, 2021. ]
Waterhouse School Holiday Program
These school holidays there’s plenty to see and do at the Museum.
Be inspired by this year’s Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition and go along for a self-guided trail through the Museum or take part in four exciting makers workshops.
Draw! Recycle! Explore! | 4 – 8 January 2021, 11am – 12pm or […]

Gladys Mathwin Memorial Playspace
A great addition to the Brighton Oval precinct is a new playground, which opened to the public in December. 
The Gladys Mathwin Memorial Playspace is located in the centre of the precinct so it’s easily accessible from the three new community buildings. It includes colourful play equipment with landscaping and shade sails over […]

[ January 22, 2021; ]
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous New Episodes
Adapt. Evolve. Survive. Everything’s at stake in all new episodes of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, coming to Netflix on 22 January 2021.
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous was the most popular kids TV series on Netflix in 2020 (in Australia & NZ) and some exciting new episodes will be added to Netflix […]

[ January 16, 2021; 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ]
Dance Star Preschool Dance & Disco Party
The Australian Company of Performing Arts is hosting a 2 hour pre-school dance and disco party during the January school holidays.
The Australian Company of Performing Arts is an Adelaide based studio offering students a complete education in all facets of the performing arts – dance, vocal, drama and performance […]

[ January 8, 2021; January 13, 2021; January 15, 2021; January 20, 2021; January 22, 2021; ]
MARS Marden Sporting Complex School Holidays
Marden Sporting Complex will be hosting two January school holiday programs including a range of sports and physical activities. 
Pop In & Play:
Pop in anytime between 9am – 2pm on Friday 8, 15 & 22 January 2021. All equipment provided for free play. 

There will be a huge range of equipment available […]

[ January 7, 2021; ]
Summer Nights Outdoor Community Cinema
Enjoy a free movie, live music and food trucks at the City of Holdfast Bay’s Summer Nights Outdoor Community Cinema during the January school holidays.
Head down to Sandison Reserve, Glenelg East with your family at 7.30pm with your low deck chairs, cushions and picnic blankets for an evening under the stars. Grab […]

[ December 31, 2020; January 1, 2021 to January 26, 2021. ]
SPLASH Family Festival at Murray Bridge 
The SPLASH Family Festival returns to Sturt Reserve for its third year with a jam-packed program of activities by day and by night in Murray Bridge.
A family friendly New Year’s Eve event will kick start the festivities on the Sturt Reserve foreshore on Thursday 31 December 2020.  Fun activities will […]

Best Regional Council Playgrounds in South Australia
South Australia’s regional towns have some fabulous council playgrounds for kids to explore. Many have been transformed in recent years and have some very special features that you won’t find anywhere else in S.A. Karoonda playground is the latest to have been updated and features a 3 storey tower, […]

Stanley Bridge Tavern Review
The Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills has a fantastic outdoor dining space with plenty of space for the kids to roam, great food and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Stanely Bridge Tavern was established in 1853 and has been popular with the locals for many years. It is located in Verdun, 5 […]

WIN Tickets to Elfkins: Baking a Difference | In Cinemas 14 January 2021
The famous, hard-working Elfkins of Cologne finally return.
Since they were ousted by a malevolent tailor’s wife more than 200 years ago, they have been hiding underground. But lively Elfie can’t stand this restricted life any longer and climbs to the surface to find […]

[ December 24, 2020; ]
Karoonda Playground 
Karoonda Playground, located in the Murray Mallee, is a space-themed playground with an impressive 10 metre, three-level rocket-themed summit tower. The tower is the first of its kind in South Australia and one of only three in Australia.

It also features two tunnel slides ‘blackholes’, a lunar rover buggy, ‘space tether’ flying fox, orbiting carousel, […]

[ February 13, 2021 to February 14, 2021. ]
MS Mighty Swim
Dive in and make a difference – the MS Mighty Swim challenges you and your team to swim for 24 hours while raising funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis.
Get your team together and swim the most laps while making a difference. The MS Mighty Swim is a beloved community event for […]

[ December 31, 2020; ]
Annie on New Year’s Eve at the Capri
The sun WILL come out tomorrow, and that’s just the kind of optimism we need in our lives right now. Escape this NYE to a world of precocious orphans, drunken shen-Hannigans and rich daddies!
The evening will be hosted by Peter Goers and Anne Wills.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of […]

[ January 12, 2021; ]

Girls Wellness Activity Day – School Holiday Program

Do you want your daughter to build skills in confidence, self-love and independence?
The Girl Guides SA Girls Wellness Activity Day will be an uplifting and rewarding day, packed full of fun activities that are aimed at teaching young girls valuable life lessons.
During this Wellness Day, your daughter will:

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Fun Christmas Activities for Kids
Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to whip out the tinsel and get in the festive spirit! But with all the cooking, shopping, organising and wrapping that comes with Christmas, we know it isn’t always easy to keep the kids entertained at the same time. So to keep […]

Adelaide Christmas Trail in Rundle Mall 
There’s so much to see at Christmas time when you’re in the city. Here are 20 things to look out for when you’re visiting Rundle Mall. Some are a little hidden away so here’s a little Christmas Trail for you to follow when adventuring through. Make sure your camera or […]

Room on the Broom at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide – Review
The bestselling picture book and TV short is now a magical theatre show, wowing Adelaide audiences.
by Carla Caruso (Review 2020)
It’s great to see theatre venues opening up again after a difficult year. And kids’ show, Room on the Broom, is a fab way for theatre lovers to […]

Blackeby’s Sweet Shop – Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Blackeby’s Sweets was founded in 1906, and is Adelaide’s biggest confectionery retailer. They manufacture and sell the finest sweets from Australia and around the world with a charming old world lolly shop ambience. We love this about them. It brings back the nostalgia of buying a bag of mixed […]

Santa’s Wonderland at Wayville, from 10 – 28 December 2020 – Review
Amusement rides, stage shows, an ice-skating rink, tobogganing slides, and an activity trail … even the ‘grinchiest’ grinch will feel like all their Christmases have come at once at this festive spectacular. 
by Carla Caruso
Maybe it’s because 2020 has been such a challenging year, but […]