Play & Go Adelaide

The popular Moon Lantern Trail was held at Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat once again in 2024 with both new and favourite lanterns as part of the OzAsia Festival.
Review by Adaire Prosser
On the Torrens Footbridge, the new and improved Hong Kong Dragon lantern takes your breath away with its bright colours and intricate design. The rest of […]

[ November 1, 2024; December 6, 2024; February 7, 2025; March 7, 2025; ]
Go along to discover hidden treasures, try new food and wine experiences, sit back and enjoy the night at Campbelltown Moonlight Markets in Thornton Park. 
This family friendly, outdoor market features around 100 artisan craft and fashion stalls and showcases the Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail Vendors as well as a number of food vans. Music, entertainment […]

Lucky Dumpling Market is back for the OzAsia Festival and is better than ever.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Lucky Dumpling Market Asian-inspired food festival is back in Elder Park for 2024. With entertainment, a wide range of food stalls and plenty of shady seating options, make sure you don’t miss out. 
If dumplings aren’t your thing, there […]

[ December 13, 2024 to December 14, 2024. ]
Immerse yourself in the festive magic in Rundle Mall this Christmas.
The Santa Course offers a city-wide adventure for all ages, with kids and adults alike encountering 10 giant Santas, each with a unique personality. In Rundle Mall, you’ll meet four of the Santas – Santa the Snapper, Santa the Snacker, Santa the Navigator and Santa […]

[ November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]            
Experience Adelaide’s Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide.
The City of Adelaide invites you to celebrate Christmas in the city! Enjoy an array of city-wide events, festive markets, magical decorations, and captivating live performances, all designed to fill your heart with the joy of the season.

Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting event […]

Where to See Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide
Find Christmas cheer and joy across the city of Adelaide with sparkling lights, colourful decorations and the arrival of favourite festive characters.
Giant Christmas Tree
Each night as the sun goes down, the lights turn on in the city. Perhaps the most well-known of all the lights is […]

[ October 31, 2024; ]
This Halloween, Adelaide families can head over to their local Bunnings for a little thrill, chill, and some creative fun with the kids.
Bunnings’ family night comes off the back of research that has found almost half (44%) of families with kids under 12 suggested finding a family-friendly safe place to join in on the freaky […]

[ January 6, 2025; ]
The Adelaide International will be kicking off with a Family Fun Day once again in 2025.
Serving up hours of fun for everyone, the first day of the Adelaide International is all about the kids. Taking over Pinky Flat, a day of family friendly fun is on offer on Monday 6 January 2025.

Think giant lawn games […]

[ January 6, 2025 to January 11, 2025. ]
2025 Adelaide International – Tennis at Memorial Drive.
The Adelaide International will serve up world class tennis at The Drive from 6 to 11 January 2025 and has so far confirmed four top 25 players.
Tennis hits home as the Adelaide International returns to The Drive this summer, giving you the chance to witness world-class players compete […]

Giant Father Christmas returns to the Adelaide Central Market.
The Market Tower on Grote Street in Adelaide is the proud home to Australia’s largest Father Christmas.
Adelaide’s iconic giant Father Christmas is back for the 2024 festive season at the Adelaide Central Market, going up one week before the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant in the city.  The […]

Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries
The 2024/2025 strawberry picking season has commenced at Beerenberg Family Farm. The season normally starts in November but this year’s warmer weather has given the strawberries an early start with sweet, juicy strawberries ready for picking. Always check the Beerenberg website before visiting to make sure the strawberry […]

[ April 19, 2025; ]
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! is a stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation.
Since the debut of Gabby’s Dollhouse on screens, kids around the world have been having one big ‘Sprinkle Party’ with Gabby and her friends. In this a-MEOW-zing new musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that […]

[ December 13, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
Gathered Christmas Design market is back in Hahndorf this December giving South Australians the opportunity to support over 70 local and small businesses during the busiest and most important trading time of the year.
The three-day market will feature everything from homewares, clothing, art, candles, ceramics to kids products and so much more, giving shoppers the […]

[ January 20, 2025; ]
Join the Adelaide City Salvation Army City Kids Day during the summer school holidays for fun activities designed for primary school aged children (contains Christian content). 
This event, held at 277 Pirie Street in the city, is all about keeping the little ones entertained during the summer break. From arts and crafts to outdoor games, cooking […]

Discover a Whimsical Nutcracker Christmas at Carrick Hill.
At Carrick Hill, they are busy transforming the House to celebrate this magical time of year and they are excited to present The Nutcracker and The Mouse King as their Christmas theme for 2024.
From 6 November 2024, the House Museum will be filled with Christmas cheer and things […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Celebrating their 42nd year, the Mt Barker Christmas Pageant looks forward to seeing lots of happy faces once again on the first Saturday in December.
The Mount Barker Christmas Pageant features a number of school, sporting, community and business groups taking part in the festivities of this much loved community event.
Starting at 10.30am at the Adelaide […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The Mount Barker Carols and Fireworks is a free Christmas community event for the whole family.
Family fun starts at 5pm with a free rock climbing wall and face painting, plus plenty of delicious food and drink options available to purchase.

At 7pm you can light your candles and get your singing voices ready as the Carols […]

[ November 29, 2024; ]
Gather with family and friends for a magical evening in Hazelwood Park with all your favourite Christmas carols and entertainment.
There will be food vans, artisan market stalls, free face painting and more. Everyone is welcome to go along for the festivities. Get dressed in your favourite festive gear, take a picnic blanket and experience […]

[ November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024. ]
Every step counts towards better health. Tracking steps is great motivation to keep moving everyday which is why Preventative Health SA are inviting South Australians to sign up for the fifth annual Billion Steps Challenge, starting Friday 1 November 2024.
Sign up with 10,000 Steps for free and log your steps throughout November to help Preventative […]

[ November 22, 2024 to November 24, 2024. ]
Bowerbird is Adelaide’s leading design event held twice a year at the Adelaide Showground in May and November with a focus on South Australia.
Some of the state’s leading independent designers are brought together all under one roof for Bowerbird, with artisanal makers as well as established brands from all over Australia selected to suit a […]

[ October 31, 2024 3:00 pm to November 2, 2024 3:00 pm. ]
For a night of fright and fun, visit the Halloween Haunt and Yard Display at 3 Haven Road, Aberfoyle Park for a chilling experience like no other.
The space has been transformed into a terrifying maze of horrors with surprises lurking at every corner. This year, they’ve pulled out all the stops to bring the ultimate […]

[ October 26, 2024 to November 1, 2024. ]
Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia is excited to enter their third year of the Variety Aussie Muscle Car Run.
The event will travel 1700 km from the Adelaide Hills, along the iconic Great Ocean Road, and finish at Phillip Island in Victoria.  The 8-day event offers a mix of exhilarating drives and […]

[ December 13, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
The Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is an annual European-style Christmas market based in the town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.  
Christkindlmarkt captures the essence of community, celebration, fun, laughter and family enjoying time together, such as is found in many cities in Europe over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting. The market is […]

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
See Father Christmas at David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide with a visit to The Magic Cave –  a special family tradition for many South Australians each year.  
The Magic Cave and will open on Saturday 2 November 2024, the same day as the National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant.  
David Jones is a beautifully decorated store during the […]

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer’s Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for families to jump aboard and ride during their visit.
You will find Myer’s Santaland up on level 2 of the Adelaide Myer Centre in Rundle Mall – a magical winter wonderland full of festive Christmas cheer […]

[ November 9, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the heart of the city on Saturday 9 November 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This wonderful, free community gathering, leading up to the magical moment when the giant Christmas tree lights up the night sky around […]

[ October 31, 2024; ]  
For the very first time, The FruChocs Shop in Glynde will host a Spooktacular Halloween event, which is open to all ghosts, witches and spooky creatures to attend for an evening of ghoulish fun that all the family will enjoy.
The evening will feature a costume contest with exciting prizes for best dressed, free goodie bags […]

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Hills Spring Fest
Head to Verdun in the Adelaide Hills for a day packed with fun at Hills Spring Fest on Saturday 26 October. The day will be packed with activities and amusements, live entertainment, market stalls selling a range of handmade goods and delicious food.
Activities include:

A rock-climbing wall
Velcro wall
Three jumping castles
Obstacle […]

Oak Folk is a nature-inspired playgroup at the leafy Uraidla Showgrounds and offers a two hour sensory play experience. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you’re looking for a playgroup that takes things outdoors and keeps the kids busy – then make sure to check out Oak Folk Nature Inspired & Sensory Playgroup. Set among the base of […]

[ October 24, 2024; ]
Unplug24 – 24 hours off social media to stop sexual extortion and help prevent suicide. 
On 24 October last year Mac Holdsworth took his own life after being sexually extorted by a middle-aged man pretending to be a teenage girl.  Mac was only 17.  Join S(MAC)K Talk for their very first community event on Thursday 24 October […]