Play & Go Adelaide

Love, Stephy Dessert Café – a gem in the heart of Adelaide’s Hindley Street
For those of us that grew up in Adelaide, Hindley Street is probably low on your list of places that you would think of to indulge in an extravagant high tea, arrange to meet your friends for coffee and cake, or take […]

[ October 11, 2020 to October 20, 2020. ]
Write the World Speechwriting Competition
‘hub’ is a safe, online space for young South Australians to visit, hang out, keep up to date, have their say and connect. This October, hub is featuring a global speechwriting competition brought to you by Write the World.
“The eyes of all future generations are upon you,” Greta Thunburg told world […]

[ October 12, 2020 to October 31, 2020. ]
Waterworld 2020 Season
Waterworld is opening to the public under COVID-safe guidelines. Waterworld features heated pools, a curly slide, two racing slides, 50m lap pool and learners pool. Toddlers and preschoolers can also enjoy the crazy fun of the splash pad.

Waterworld is a premier outdoor swimming centre at the corner of Jack High Lane and Golden […]

[ October 26, 2020; ]
New Bluey Episodes Coming Soon
Get excited for some brand new episodes of Bluey coming to ABC Kids on Monday 26 October 2020. Bluey is the beloved Australian TV show following an inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her […]

Boardwalk on the Steub Trail (Credit: Walking SA)
Steub Trail to Mt Lofty Summit, Cleland Conservation Park
Ever wanted to hike to the Mt Lofty Summit without the steep incline? If yes, then this trail is for you. The 3.8-kilometre Steub Trail begins at Cleland Wildlife Park and gently climbs through forest woodlands on its way to […]

[ October 13, 2020 to October 31, 2020. ]
OMG Donuts Pop-up at Adelaide Central Market
Experience and enjoy the delicious world of vegan donuts when OMG Donuts opens a pop-up location at the Adelaide Central Market for three weeks in October.
OMG Donuts will be a Producer in Residence at the Adelaide Central Market during October 2020. 

They offer a specialty range of hot donuts using […]

[ October 11, 2020; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. October 18, 2020; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. October 25, 2020; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. November 8, 2020; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. November 15, 2020; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. November 22, 2020; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. November 29, 2020; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
DJ Monski Mouse to play Sundays at the Adelaide Central Market
Get set for some family friendly vibes, as DJ Monski Mouse is polishing off her decks and getting ready to let the music play at the Adelaide Central Market, Sundays in October and November.
From 9am-12pm, DJ Monski Mouse will play all the favourite retro-hits, pop […]

Frocktober 2020
Frocktober is the campaign that empowers women around Australia to channel their creative flair through their favourite frocks, all while raising urgently-needed funds for the OCRF’s innovative research projects that help to shine a light on ovarian cancer.
Around 1800 Australian women, and 322,000 women worldwide, are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year.⁠ Despite how […]

[ December 12, 2020; ]
READY, STEADY, BUILD! First South Australian LEGO® Certified Store to Open in Adelaide in 2020
It has been announced that South Australia’s first AG LEGO® Certified Store will open in Westfield Marion (Level 2) on Saturday 12 December 2020 at 9am. 
The 197sqm AG LEGO® Certified Store will be a multi-sensory retail experience set to inspire local […]

[ November 13, 2020; ]
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
After the 2020 we’ve had, there’s no such thing as starting Christmas too early. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey arrives 13 November to Netflix. A musical adventure and a visual spectacle for the ages, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a wholly fresh and spirited family holiday event.
Set in the gloriously […]

[ November 25, 2020; ]
The Christmas Chronicles 2
On Netflix Wednesday 25 November 2020. 
Kate Pierce, now a cynical teen, is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas…forever. 

The Christmas Chronicles is the much awaited sequel to The Christmas Chronicles which was released in 2018 and told the story of sister and brother, Kate and Teddy […]

[ October 24, 2020 to October 25, 2020. ]
Glenelg Sunset Markets – The Spring Edition
The Glenelg Sunset Markets aim to deliver the ultimate outdoor market to the beach.
Stroll around over 60 markets stalls, whilst enjoying live music and taking in the glorious Glenelg sunsets in the open spring/summer air. The event will boast summer vibes, live music and local artisans pedalling their wares.

The […]

[ October 10, 2020; ]
New Sesame Street Special Elmo’s Playdate: Scavenger Hunt debuts on ABC Kids on Saturday 10 October 2020
Celebrity Guests Amy Sedaris and Gabrielle Union Join Sesame Street Muppets on a Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Spring is in full swing on Sesame Street! Elmo and his friends are back with new games, activities, and celebrity guests – all from […]

[ October 18, 2020; ]
Community Fete – Supported by the Golden Grove Lutheran Community
The Golden Grove Lutheran Community Fete will be held in Wynn Vale on Saturday 18 October 2020.

There will be plenty of food, including a barbecue, yiros, cake stalls and devonshire tea.  Activities and entertainment for kids will include pony rides, petting zoo, a kids sideshow alley […]

[ October 17, 2020; ]
Teddy Bear Picnic in Prospect
Saturday 17 October 2020 is the day set for the Teddy Bears to have their Picnic in the jungle.
Go along and discover a new Teddy Bear’s Picnic at St Helen’s Park in Prospect. There will be food, drinks and entertainment for families with children aged up to 10 years. Take the […]

[ November 7, 2020 to November 8, 2020. ]
Science Alive! is back at the Adelaide Showground in 2020
Science Alive is Australia’s largest mobile science exhibition with interactive activities and excitement for kids of all ages. 
Science Alive provides a fantastic family day out learning about how science and technology affect our everyday lives. 

While there have been some changes introduced to address COVID, the event […]

[ October 20, 2020 to November 3, 2020. ]
OzAsia Festival reaches international audience with new online talks series
Contemporary artists and arts professionals from across Asia will share their stories with a worldwide audience for OzAsia Talks. A series of critical conversations presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival.
The innovative new online series will feature panel discussions, artist profiles and poetry performances. The event […]

[ October 23, 2020; 11:00 am; ]
Lantern Making Workshop
OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Parade has a very important history, founded in the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Each year, tens of thousands of people to come together in one magnificent day-long celebration that culminates in Australia’s largest lantern parade. This year, OzAsia Festival will present an online lantern making workshop on Friday […]

[ October 15, 2020 to October 18, 2020. ]
Grease – Presented by Adelaide Youth Theatre
All the traditional song and dance numbers of Grease will be brought to life by a cast of 15-23-year-old performers from Adelaide Youth Theatre at the Arts Theatre in Adelaide.
Performances:

Thursday 15 October | 7pm
Friday 16 October | 7pm
Saturday 17 October | 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 18 […]

FREE FUN – Home Delivered by Scouts SA
FREE FUN – Home Delivered is an action-packed program of free, activities available online and delivered via email to families at home. The program is an initiative of Scouts SA and is being offered as a Community Service for South Australians.
Aimed at kids aged 4-11 and their families, […]

Marion Outdoor Pool Upgrade Complete
City of Marion has released a video of the completed upgrade of the Marion Outdoor Pool.
The Marion Outdoor Pool has been transformed into an exciting and modern water park where families can swim and play.

More than $1.9 million of new attractions have been installed in time for this season, including:

9m-high tower […]

The reopening of Tusmore Wading Pool has been delayed
City of Burnside CEO Chris Cowley announced today that there will be a delay to the reopening of the Tusmore Wading Pool until COVID-19 restrictions around social distancing are relaxed.
“The Tusmore Wading Pool is a much loved and favourite get-together destination for friends and families from across […]

Win a Deluxe 1.6kg Social Distancing Tube from Melba’s Chocolates
No trip to the Adelaide Hills is complete without a visit to Melba’s Chocolates at Woodside. Melba’s has been making chocolate and confectionery since 1981 and is also a working chocolate factory, so you can also see the delicious goodies being made and packaged while you […]

Unley Civic Library, plus Unley Council Toy Library – Review
Libraries are no longer just places to borrow books, they’re community hubs – particularly this one at Unley!
by Carla Caruso
I have my mum to thank for turning me into a library addict. She’d regularly take us kids to our local one, and I’d be in my […]

[ October 31, 2020 to November 1, 2020. ]
The Jones Songbook
Swingin’ singin’ a solid bossa beat put them together and you have The Jones Songbook. 
Adelaide’s own lady of song, Charmaine Jones, brings you a night of stylish choral renditions of Jazz standards you know and love with her signature spin and story featuring ensembles from Gospo Education, Jones Juniors (ages 4-11), Jones Chorus […]

[ December 5, 2020; ]
Stratco National Patio Day
Following the successful launch of National Patio Day in 2019, Stratco is partnering with Cancer Council to help more Aussies safely enjoy the great outdoors again on Saturday 5 December 2020.
Cancer Council estimates that two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. Celebrate National […]

Australia’s Top 50 Kids Books 2020
Each year, Better Reading asks young Australian readers, their families, librarians and teachers to vote for their favourite book.
The 2020 list includes old favourites, newcomers, award winners and some anniversary titles that have stood the test of time. As Better Reading did last year, they have split the list into […]

Lobethal Lights ARE NOT Cancelled!
It’s been reported that the Lobethal Lights are cancelled this year. Just to clarify – while the annual Festival events such as The Living Nativity, Pageant and the Market on Main Street will not go ahead this year, the community of Lobethal are still planning on putting up Christmas lights on […]

WIN A Family Pass to Sesame Street Circus Spectacular
Featured in this 90-minute spectacular will be all your favourite Sesame Street characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie, Super Grover and Big Bird.
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular are happy to announce that they have been able to confirm new dates for Sesame Street Circus Spectacular Adelaide […]

[ February 26, 2021; February 28, 2021; March 2, 2021 to March 3, 2021. ]
A Midsummer’s Night Dream
After months of missing out on live performance, Adelaide Festival has announced its centrepiece opera for the 2021 Adelaide Festival: Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Benjamin Britten’s musical transformation of Shakespeare’s most loved comedy is something of a miracle: apart from a single short sentence, every word is that of England’s finest […]