Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Adelaide Festival Centre will celebrate the return of Students Got Talent, the talent show for both local and international tertiary students, to the Dunstan Playhouse stage in December. 
Grab your microphones, jump ropes, and creativity because the ultimate talent showdown is back! Applications to enter are open until Sunday 13 October 2024.
The talent show exclusively for […]

This sci-fi inspired venue has it all: virtual reality experiences, arcade games, an interactive light grid floor, frozen yoghurt, and more.
Fancy the idea of a games arcade and froyo bar rolled into one?
Say hello to Paradigm Zone!
Review by Carla Caruso
Tucked away in an unassuming building in Adelaide’s Gawler Place is this futuristic, space-themed hub, offering […]

[ October 19, 2024; ]
Adelaide’s Biggest Deepavali Festival presented by the Hindu Council of Australia.
The SA chapter of Hindu Council of Australia has been celebrating Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, since 2015 in association with Indian, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Bangladeshi, Tibetan & Fijian communities.
Deepavali Festival is the festival of lights, celebrating a victory of good over evil. The fair is […]

[ October 19, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Anlaby Station, the oldest Merino sheep stud in South Australia, is celebrating 185 years with a Great Anlaby Garden Party this Spring.
Step into a world of rich heritage and breathtaking charm that will transport you back in time. With its 10 acres of meticulously manicured gardens, this property is a true testament to the past.

Discover […]

[ October 18, 2024 to October 21, 2024. ]
The Art Gallery of South Australia’s popular Tarnanthi Art Fair will be presented as an ONLINE ONLY event in 2024.
Tarnanthi is a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country to share important stories through artistic excellence, illuminating the diversity and depth of art and culture in communities nationwide. It encourages […]

[ October 19, 2024; ]

In celebration of Children’s Week, Dr Terence Sheppard (B.Ec., B.A. Psych. (Hons), PhD), an Adelaide Paediatric psychologist and co-author of Positive Parenting: a Guide to Raising Psychologically Healthy Children, will be hosting a special talk.
A veteran and well-known authority on the subject of mental health for children and teenagers, Dr Terence will host an interactive […]

[ April 3, 2025; ]
Get a glimpse into the adventures that await and the friends you’ll meet in Minecraft’s first ever motion picture! Coming 2025.
Ready to dig into a new adventure? Take a first look at A Minecraft Movie in the teaser trailer and feast your eyes on the Overworld as you’ve never seen it before. 
A Minecraft Movie is […]

[ November 1, 2024; ]
Join the fun at the Marion Cultural Centre for a frightfully fun Halloween themed disco.
The ghostly DJs will take over the party with the latest kids’ music, dancing games, and singing at the Marion Cultural Centre’s Halloween Disco.

Expect smoke machines, laser lighting, and a themed glitter tattoo station. Go along dressed as your favourite Halloween […]

[ October 14, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Get ready to join Australia’s biggest birdwatching and citizen science event this October. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, this is your chance to connect with nature in a fun and easy way.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events. This year is the eleventh count, […]

[ November 2, 2024; ]
The SASMEE Halloween Run is a spooktacular day of fun with two train ride sessions to choose from.
Go along dressed in your best Halloween costumes and enjoy a frightfully good time on the SASMEE Park spooky miniature trains.
SASMEE Park Miniature Train Rides at Millswood will hold a special spooky run for Halloween with two sessions […]

Immerse yourself in virtual reality games in free-roam spaces, free of obstructions, with multiple players. 
Review by Carla Caruso
Sometimes it can be hard to come up with fun, never-tried-before activities with the kids. Enter Zero Latency at Grote Street in the city!
I recently headed to the colourful, free-roam virtual reality (VR) venue with the family and […]

[ October 9, 2024; ]
A relaxed, sensory-friendly evening at the South Australian Museum during the October school holidays..
A sensory-friendly evening for visitors of all ages, their families, friends and support workers.
Visitors with sensory or accessibility needs such as autism can enjoy a quieter, less crowded visit to the Museum after hours. This is a chance to see all of […]

[ October 5, 2024 to October 6, 2024. ]
The 2024 Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the long weekend in October at the Torrens Parade Ground. 
This year, there will be over 25 local and and interstate dealers buying, selling, and providing valuations. The Royal Australian Mint will also be in attendance. Entry to the expo is via a gold […]

[ October 4, 2024 to October 7, 2024. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Music Festival is back and celebrating a huge milestone this year—its 20th Anniversary with a stellar lineup to mark the occasion.
As one of Adelaide’s premier Alt-Country, Roots, and Blues festivals, this event promises to be bigger and better than ever, returning to the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve, (the first time in 6 […]

[ October 4, 2024 to October 5, 2024. ]
Adelaide’s Halal Food Festival celebrates multicultural cuisines from over 30 vibrant cultures from all around the world.
Families can explore the world through flavoursome tastes and smells, with the largest variety of cuisines offered in a local food festival. After the success of last year’s inaugural event the popular festival is back in 2024.

Adelaide’s first annual […]

[ October 2, 2024; ]
RSPCA SA School Holiday Movie Night to Support Animals.
The Wild Robot will screen on Wednesday 2 October 2024 at Wallis Cinemas in Mitcham, with part proceeds from ticket sales going to support animals being cared for by RSPCA South Australia.
The Wild Robot is an animated science fiction film about a robot named Roz, who finds […]

[ November 15, 2024 to December 1, 2024. ]
Help make Christmas brighter for someone in need by filling a bag with the essentials for Share the Dignity’s ‘It’s in the bag’ campaign.
It’s in the Bag is one of Australia’s most loved Christmas appeals, where they encourage everyday Australians to put together Adult, Teen or Mum and Bub bags filled with essential items, and […]

[ October 1, 2024; October 8, 2024; ]
School Holiday Nutrition Workshops for Kids.
Do you want to up skill your children with important life skills and knowledge around the importance of nutrition?
Brooke Hines from Puzzle Performance is running nutrition workshops in the October school holidays for junior athletes and their families.  Brooke is an accredited practicing dietitian and sports dietitian and as a […]

The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will once again bring the magic, wonder and excitement of Christmas to Adelaide’s city streets on 2 November 2024 in a spectacular parade.
Favourite floats like Stardust Castle, Nipper and Nimble and Father Christmas along with dancers, bands and roving entertainers will delight families in this free community event.
One lucky Play & Go […]

[ October 31, 2024; ]
Spooky Spectacular
Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at the Salisbury Community Hub. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy a variety of spooky activities. From spooky science to creepy crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 
Pizza will be served from 6:00pm followed by the NitroNat Fire Show at 7.15pm.
Activities include:

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Well known for their popular Sunflower Festival, Shimmering Pines Farm in Tarlee will be holding ‘Pick Your Own Flower Sessions’ again this Spring.
The first round of Pick Your Own Flower Sessions for Spring have opened at Shimmering Pines Farm.  You will need to register for updates via the Shimmering Pines Farm website as they release […]

Celebrate 30 Years of Nepenthe at Sundays on the Hill!
Join Nepenthe Wines for a special 30th birthday edition of Sundays on the Hill. Get ready to relax, unwind, and celebrate in style as they mark three decades of crafting exceptional wines in the stunning Adelaide Hills.
Event Highlights:
Indulge in the perfect Sunday afternoon surrounded by picturesque […]

[ October 3, 2024 to October 4, 2024. October 8, 2024 10:00 pm to October 9, 2024 10:00 pm. ]
Junior Tradies at Port Adelaide Plaza
Grab your hard hats and high-vis vests and go and build BIG during the October school holidays! Don’t miss out on FREE building FUN with Junior Tradies at Port Adelaide Plaza.
Dates: Thursday 3, Friday 4, Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 October 2024 
Time: 11 am – 2pm
Location: near Vodafone
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[ October 26, 2024; ]
Get ready for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween adventure at Adelaide Gaol!
One of Adelaide’s favourite Halloween events is back packed with spooky fun for everyone. 
Explore the Gaol’s eerie spaces, where surprises await around every corner—from a zombie apocalypse to an alien experimentation lab! Test your luck at the creepy carnival’s arcade games (don’t forget your $1 […]

[ September 24, 2024 to September 28, 2024. ]
Disney Princess Adventure, exclusive to Westfield Marion.
In celebration of their ongoing partnership, Westfield and Disney invite you to Spark Magic and twirl into the wonderous worlds of your favourite Disney Princesses.

For a limited time, see the stories of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Moana come to life in a fairytale adventure at Westfield Marion. Open […]

Family Friendly Halloween Events in Adelaide
There are lots of fun, family friendly Halloween events happening all around Adelaide on the last weekend in October.
Find things to do with the kids for Halloween in Adelaide – from organised events to walking around the local neighbourhood with family and friends.  Plan your costumes ready to take to […]

Hamilton Park Reserve Playground in Warradale features a super tall tower with long slides and plenty of fun for bike riders.
Review by Claire Davill
Hamilton Park Reserve’s brand new playground features an imposing, tall tower with three tube slides of differing lengths. These are some of the longest tube slides we’ve seen, and you have a […]

Mini Float Winner for the 2024 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.
Primary school children have the chance each year to win an exclusive experience at the annual National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant by getting creative and designing a mini float.  They submit a minimum of one full-colour, hand-drawn or digital drawing of the mini float design, or create […]

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Marion Cultural Centre Plaza has reopened after an extensive upgrade, with a community event planned for 26 October 2024.
The City of Marion council has redeveloped the Plaza to become the vibrant heart to their city and to provide the community with a space to get together and celebrate, relax and experience some of the best […]

Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide – Season Opening Dates.
As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, you will find most of Adelaide’s public outdoor swimming pools are open from September or October through to late March or April.  Many will be open in time for the Spring school holidays.
Below you will find […]