Play & Go Adelaide

[ November 16, 2024; ]
Picnic at Peerless Reserve is a free community event to celebrate this new neighbourhood playground in Munno Para West.
Peerless Reserve will open for picnic-goers on Saturday 16 November 2024 for families to try out the new play equipment.  Take along a picnic rug and settle in for a fun-filled day with lots of activities, such […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Celebrate the festive season at the Salisbury Community Christmas Carols in Carisbrooke Park.
This free family-friendly event is set to bring the community together for an evening of Christmas joy, spectacular performances, and festive activities on Sunday 7 December 2024.

More details about the plans for the evening will be announced closer to the date.

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Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at Elizabeth City Centre and have your photo taken with Santa.  Plus on select dates there is also a Pet Santa and a Sensitive Santa service.
Bookings are open to make a time to see Santa this year for a photo at the Elizabeth City Centre shopping complex.  Santa will be […]

Santa will be visiting Colonnades this Christmas and he’s picture-ready!
Book your photography session and get your photo taken with Santa this Christmas from Thursday 28 November 2024 until Christmas Eve.  This year, they’ve also designated some time slots for Sensitive Santa photo moments, where children and adults who prefer quieter surroundings can enjoy a photo […]

[ December 1, 2024; ]      
Looking to start your Christmas shopping? Support local and go along to The Mawson Centre Christmas Market.
Tick off all your Christmas shopping in one stop with dozens of market stalls available on the day. Stall holders will be selling an array of items suitable for all ages including Christmas gift trinkets, kid’s toys, […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]
Tis’ the season to be making merry memories. Create a Christmas memory with Santa’s arrival parade and book your photo with Santa at Westfield West Lakes.
Santa Claus is heading to Westfield West Lakes on Saturday 9 November 2024 and he has called in some special helpers to make this year’s parade the most magical yet. […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]
Create a Christmas memory and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Marion.
Westfiled Marion offer Santa photography sessions for families and pets, plus they provide Sensitive Santa photography sessions.  There are a a variety of photo packages to choose from and a small booking fee applies.  All children who visit Santa will also receive a […]

Summer Train Rides aboard the Cockle Train via Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor.
The Summer Cockle Train season will start from 27 December 2024 with 6 trains running daily until 3 January 2025, plus 26 January, when they will then continue to operate their usual 3 train schedule for the remainder of the holidays.
The Cockle […]

Dust off your ugly Christmas jumper and book in for your photo with Santa at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.  Choose from a range of options to suit your family, including Sensitive Santa, Auslan Santa and of course, Pet Photography. 
Christmas is more magical with our loved ones, so get together with your friends, family, sports teams, […]

[ November 8, 2024; ]
Watch Australia and Pakistan go head-to-head in the second Men’s One Day International at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Oval will host Australia v Pakistan on Friday 8 November 2024 in a Day/Night Men’s One Day International.  

The two sides will meet in three ODIs in their first encounter since last year’s ODI World Cup. Australia head into […]

Father Christmas will be at Burnside Village once again for photos, plus there are beautiful decorations all around the centre for more photo opportunities.
Santa’s arrival at Burnside Village will be celebrated with a magical event on 9 & 10 November 2024.  The Christmas Village in the Atrium mall will be filled with delicious snacks, entertainment […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]    
The next Salisbury Community Fun Day will be on Saturday 9 November 2024, from 11am to 3pm at Fairbanks Drive Reserve, Paralowie.
Take the whole family for a day of outdoor active fun, tackling exciting obstacle courses, playing games for all ages, and enjoying live beats from our DJ.

Along with the obstacle courses, attendees can also […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Take the family along for a night of Christmas carols and food stalls at the Gawler APEX Community Christmas Carols at Pioneer Park.
This free community event is held on the lawns of Pioneer Park and is the biggest outdoor concert of the year in Gawler. Take your picnic rug along and enjoy a night out […]

[ December 6, 2024; ]
Prospect Lions Club are thrilled to bring back this beloved annual event in December 2024 at Prospect Memorial Gardens.
With the generous support from the City of Prospect, this will be an evening for the community to get together to enjoy performances by locals and sing favourite festive songs as the sun settles for the […]

[ December 7, 2023; ]
Following a record-breaking event in 2023, the biggest outdoor concert of the year returns to Fremont Park on Saturday 7 December 2024 with the Playford Community Carols.
A full program of entertainment will be released closer to the date, but as always expect a long list of spellbinding performers, the sound of sleigh bells, the man […]

[ December 13, 2024 to December 14, 2024. ]
The Adelady Christmas Village will return to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga this December.
The Adelady Christmas Village is the place to be in the City for festive fun, local shopping, a free kids’ zone, Father Christmas, live music, food trucks, 85 market stalls, a giant bar for the adults and festive giveaways. 

Held over the Friday evening schools break […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Enjoy Carols On The Lawn in Stirling on Saturday 7 December 2024.
There will be family fun from 5pm with a free food, petting zoo, fairy floss and hot drinks to order. The Carols service will begin at 6:30pm with the talented band leading some great Christmas songs, and a cracker of a Christmas message.

Held on […]

[ December 15, 2024; ]
Get ready to jingle all the way at The Southern Community Christmas Carols.
Go along to the South Adelaide Football Club for some festive fun on Sunday 15 December 2024. Kids’ entertainment will start from 6pm with surprise visits from beloved mascots and children’s favourites. The open-air carols will begin at 7pm with a special visit […]

[ December 6, 2024; ]
The Hallett Cove Community Carols event ‘Christmas by the Sea’ has been an institution for over 20 years.
Join the festivities at the wonderful Heron Way Amphitheatre in Hallett Cove overlooking the sea.  This free community event will be held on Friday 6 December 2024 from 6.30pm.

Take along a rug and a picnic and enjoy the […]

Santa’s Cave Waikerie, designed by a dedicated team of local volunteers, is transformed each November into a wonderland full of colourful Christmas displays, thousands of fairy lights, Christmas trees, the Nativity and lots of baubles that sparkle and shine.
Santa officially takes up residence in the Cave after the Waikerie Christmas Pageant on the last Friday in […]

Follow the Santa Course in Adelaide & Rundle Mall 
Follow the Santa Course to find 10 giant Santas across Adelaide – from Adelaide Zoo to Rundle Mall, you’ll find tasks here, bells there, and 10 giant Santas everywhere!
Find all the Santas for your chance to enter a competition to WIN Santa’s Sleigh of Surprises.  Check out […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The Lions Christmas Spirit Event is all about The Lions Club and the community coming together for a fun afternoon, to decorate cakes and spread Christmas cheer and kindness.
This year, the event will be held on Saturday 7 December 2024 at the North Adelaide Community Centre. The Lions Christmas Spirit Event was first held in […]

[ December 1, 2024; ]
Join the Christmas fun at Henley Square for a night of carols, food, kids activities, fireworks and more.
Pre-show entertainment will kick off at 6.30pm so take along your picnic gear, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the festivities with friends and family – all are welcome.  

Times:

6:30pm: Pre-show entertainment, with a special appearance from […]

Where to see the best Christmas lights in Adelaide.
Every Christmas, Adelaide’s streets start to sparkle with beautiful Christmas lights adorning houses and gardens, lovingly put together by generous homeowners looking to spread a little Christmas cheer!
We love heading out on a balmy evening with the kids in their PJ’s to explore Adelaide’s streets and suburbs […]

[ January 11, 2025; January 17, 2025 to January 18, 2025. January 25, 2025; February 1, 2025; February 8, 2025; ]
Welcome to Summer Festival 2025!
The 2025 City of West Torrens Summer Festival program kicks off on Saturday 11 January, with 6 family-friendly events.
Whether you’re looking to relax with the smooth tunes of local musicians or run wild with the free entertainment on offer, Summer Festival has something for everyone in the family.
This year you can […]

[ December 17, 2024; January 2, 2025; January 9, 2025; January 15, 2025 to January 16, 2025. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Big Brain Tiny Hands is Urth Clay Studio’s favourite kids holiday activity. Their one-off pottery classes prioritise experimentation and muddy fun over seeking perfection.
Unlike traditional approaches, they encourage kids to freely explore shapes and textures, fostering a sense of joy in the creative […]

[ November 30, 2024; ]
This year, the Villawood Gawler Community Christmas Parade and Gawler APEX Community Christmas Markets are partnering on Saturday 30 November 2024.
This year’s event aims to keep families entertained for the entire evening with the parade at 7pm followed by the Apex Club’s Twilight Christmas Market from 5pm – 9pm. A range of activities will be […]

[ November 23, 2024; ]
Cultured. is a unique event celebrating the lives of those of a multicultural background in South Australia.
Go along to be immersed in a range of areas including food, talks, performances, cooking classes and purchasing from those skilled in making and creating. Held at Four Oaks Farm SA, Littlehampton in the Adelaide Hills, take in […]

[ December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025. ]
Summer School Holiday Guide South Australia 
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the summer school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport.  This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy […]

[ October 27, 2024; November 11, 2024; November 16, 2024; November 19, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Strikers will begin their hunt for the Weber WBBL|10 Championship this October.
WBBL|10 will launch on Sunday 27 October 2024, with a blockbuster triple-header across Adelaide and Perth, starting with a Grand Final rematch between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval.  That will be followed by the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney […]