Play & Go Adelaide

[ March 29, 2024 to April 1, 2024. ]
Hop into Adelaide Zoo this Easter!
The Adelaide Zoo is open all Easter weekend, including public holidays.  Bounce in with the family, friends or your someone special to help them celebrate Australia’s very own native ‘Easter Bunny’ – the beloved but threatened Greater Bilby!

This adorable little marsupial is a symbol of hope for native wildlife, and […]

Narnu Farm Family Holiday Accommodation
Narnu Farm offers a magical farm stay experience for the whole family set in a spacious, picturesque rural setting with rolling green paddocks and towering pine trees.
Located on Hindmarsh Island only one hour from Adelaide, Narnu Farm offers twice daily animal feeding sessions where guests can get up close and personal […]

Mix 102.3 Giant Wheel Gondola Ticket Giveaway
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg is an experience the whole family can enjoy, offering spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
A must visit beachside attraction, the Skyline Attractions Observation Wheel is the tallest portable wheel of its kind in Australia standing […]

[ April 7, 2024; ]
Park Choir is a free, all-ages community event bringing together voices from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the joy of music.
Based on the widely popular concept “Pub Choir”, Park Choir presents a dynamic one-hour interactive experience bringing together people from all walks of life. Participants come together to master a classic song in three-part harmony, culminating […]

[ April 7, 2024; ]
The best South Australian culinary experiences will feature as the Norwood Food & Wine Festival kicks new goals this April during the AFL Gather Round.
All the fun will be taking place along The Parade, with local bars, cafes and restaurants to be joined by wine, beer and spirit producers from across South Australia. Live music […]

[ March 22, 2024; ]
Glanville Hall Pre-Easter Twilight Market! 
Relax on the lawns of beautiful Glanville Hall on Friday 22 March from 4.30-8.30pm and enjoy live entertainment, wood-fired pizzas, street foods, a full bar and browse more than 30 incredible market stalls. The Easter Bunny will also be making a special appearance for the kids!
There’s plenty of room for the […]

Free Pump Track for Kids in the City of Burnside
The City of Burnside has an ‘all wheels – all ages’ pump track which is available to use for free at various locations throughout the council area.
The pump track is a FREE recreational facility for all wheeled sports including bikes of all types, scooters, skateboards, roller […]

[ March 22, 2024 to March 23, 2024. ]
The Light Regional Farm & 4×4 Expo is the home for all things farming and 4×4.
Held at The FARM Centre in Freeling, the Light Regional Farm & 4×4 Expo is a family friendly day out showcasing the latest developments in farming practice, machinery, equipment, technology and services.

There are plenty of things for the kids to […]

Family Friendly Dining at Gunbae Korean in Adelaide
Looking for a quick, tasty, and family-friendly meal in the city’s east end? Our favourite spot is Gunbae!
Review by Claire Davill
Gunbae is a casual Korean restaurant, located down Union Street, just off Rundle Street. It’s open for lunch and dinner, and it’s become our go-to for fast, tasty […]

[ March 31, 2024; ]
Easter Bunny Run at the Myer Centre Adelaide
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure on Easter Sunday at the Myer Centre!
Join the FREE fun from 11am until 2pm for the Myer Centre’s Easter Bunny Run, where the hunt for sweet treats gets a fun twist!

Snap a joyful pic with the Easter Bunny (don’t forget to tag […]

FlameFest is not returning to Harts Mill in Port Adelaide in 2024 – stay tuned for the next date.
Get fired up with a packed program of red-hot fire installations, fire performers, live music, mesmerising fire shows, FREE kids activities, pop-up foodies feast, beer hall, and more.
Food Truck Carnivale and Event People Australia are combining everything […]

WIN a $200 Haigh’s Chocolates Easter Hamper
This Haigh’s Easter Special Selection Hamper is filled with a special selection of popular Haigh’s milk and dark chocolates and Easter time treats.
Perfect for the whole family to share,  this decadent hamper box is hand packed and finished with a festive lilac ribbon. 
The hamper includes:

Dark Roasted Macadamias
Berrychocs
Dark Peppermint Pastilles
Milk […]

[ March 28, 2024; ]
FREE Easter Market Trail for Kids at the Adelaide Central Market.
Trading is extended until 7pm on Easter Thursday, with free family activities including an Easter Market Trail for kids.
Hop into the Market for a FREE kids Easter Market Trail and collect some Easter goodies including chocolate, sweet treats, flavoured milk and a little something for […]

[ June 14, 2024 to June 16, 2024. ]
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures in Adelaide this June.
Hit the road to adventure when Disney On Ice returns to Adelaide this Winter.
Disney On Ice is an adventure for the whole family, filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, incredible stunts, and wow-moments both on the ice and in the air.

Each year the show brings […]

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Fire & Spice Festival is back and hotter than ever!
Head down to Mellor Park on Sunday 14 April (10am – 4pm) to enjoy FREE family fun at this celebration of the chilli pepper.
Let the kids fly like a bird at The Nylon Zoo’s inflatable story theatre, get their face […]

 Peter Pan – A Neverland Adventure: Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Five stars for whimsical acrobatic fun.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Peter Pan – A Neverland Adventure weaves the timeless Peter Pan tale together with some seriously impressive acrobatics, aerials, juggling, slapstick and cheeky fun.
As soon as we enter the beautiful vintage Wonderland Spiegeltent, we notice the tent is […]

Adventures!: Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for interactive adventure role play in a kid-friendly format.
Review by Claire Davill
Adventures! isn’t like most other Fringe shows, and feels a lot like a fun, family games night. The venue, upstairs at the Lost Dice Cafe, feels like a lounge room – complete with comfy couches for the […]

[ August 24, 2024; ]
PAW Patrol™ Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’ 2024 Australian Tour.
The PAW Patrol are on a roll, returning in person and LIVE on stage! The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide – and for the first time, […]

[ April 13, 2024; ]
Movies in the Park is a free outdoor movie screening for the local community of Campbelltown.
Grab the blankets to cosy up for a free screening of the popular film Super Mario Bros Movie  (PG) at Thorndon Park, Paradise. 

Food and drinks will be available for purchase from 5:30pm, with the film screening commencing at sundown (approx […]

The Family-Friendly Stand-Up Show: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for the performer’s keen wit and intelligent wordplay.
Review by Carla Caruso
British comedian and freestyle rapper Chris Turner might be a new name to me, but he’s definitely not a performer I’ll forget.
The 34-year-old has notched up 435,000 subscribers on YouTube thanks to his jaw-dropping, improvisational rap skills.
Now based […]

[ March 9, 2024 to March 11, 2024. March 13, 2024 to March 15, 2024. ]
Whale: Real Life or Art?
Unannounced, a sperm whale beached itself on the shores of Glenelg (Pathawilyangga) and later on the banks of the Torrens River (Karrawirra Pari) in Elder Park. A grey giant with jaws wide open, eyeing the sky. A dumb question from the sea to man, a riddle from the deep.

The beaching of […]

[ March 16, 2024; ]
Go along to the SA Maritime Museum for a family-friendly event commemorating the remarkable accomplishments of Matthew Flinders on the 250th anniversary of his birth. 
Young Matthew Flinders enlisted in the Royal Navy at the age of 16, inspired by the book ‘Robinson Crusoe’ and a dream to explore unknown lands. Over the subsequent 20 years […]

[ May 10, 2024; ]
Dolly’s Dream want you or your school, workplace, sports club or community group to join them in Going Blue To End Bullying in 2024.
Dolly’s Dream is committed to changing the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.

On Friday […]

[ May 4, 2024; May 11, 2024; ]
Four family-friendly cooking workshops in this year’s Tasting Australia program will share family histories on a plate from around the world.
The workshops will give people an opportunity to eat and learn some treasured family recipes, culture and migration stories from the Ugandan, Vietnamese, Italian and Indian communities that have settled in the West of Adelaide. […]

[ May 19, 2024; ]
Led by the Class of Cabaret 2024 Mentors, Mark Oates and Millicent Sarre, and Musical Director Ciara Ferguson, Come & Try Cabaret Day is designed to give students an insight into the Class of Cabaret program.
This fun-filled day will focus on cabaret skills and personal creative development. Students will gain the tools to impress at […]

[ May 3, 2024 to May 4, 2024. May 10, 2024 to May 11, 2024. ]
Based on interviews with members of the South Australian community aged between 8 and 102, Windmill Theatre Co.’s Creation Creation is a comedy about life’s biggest mysteries.
How did we get here? Are aliens real? And is it possible to lick your elbow? Two fearless creators then step onto the stage and attempt to unravel the […]

Jamie MacDowell & Tom Thum: Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Star performance – what a talented live music duo with a mesmerising onstage presence. 
Only performing for six nights at the Adelaide Fringe, it was an unexpected treat to witness such unique, talented performers in a captivating, funny, moving one hour show that is easily a […]

Josh Thomas – Let’s Tidy Up: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2   4.5 stars for this parents-only comedy show (with a dusting of star power)  
Review by Carla Caruso
Comedian Josh Thomas is a well-known face on the small screen, having appeared on shows like Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation.
He’s also the creator and star of TV series such […]

POTTED POTTER – The Unauthorized Harry Experience at the Adelaide Festival Centre in May 2024.
POTTED POTTER – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes.  Play & Go are giving […]

[ March 31, 2024; ]
Hop to the Market on Easter Sunday for some Farmers’ Market Easter Fun!
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is open and celebrating Easter Sunday with a fun filled Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny.
The Market will be open from 8.30am for farm-fresh shopping, coffee, breakfast, and hot cross buns. […]