Play & Go Adelaide

ENCORE Summer Activations Series at McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast
Get ready for 90 days of unforgettable experiences from artisan markets to pizza and gelati on the beach, kid’s amusements or soak up the sun with a cocktail, local food offerings and live music on the foreshore.
There is something for everyone starting from 1 December in […]

[ March 30, 2024 to April 1, 2024. ]
Watch the sky fill with colour, twists and twirls, kites of all shapes and size – when the Adelaide International Kite Festival returns to Semaphore Beach in 2024 over the Easter long weekend. 
Save the date for the annual Adelaide International Kite Festival – Saturday 30 March, Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April 2024.
The City […]

[ December 16, 2023 to December 22, 2023. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
PART 1 of the ASDC Summer School Holiday Program will run from 16 – 22 December 2023. 

The Australian Space Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation with stories of opportunity, curiosity and technology. It offers a place for the […]

[ December 15, 2023 to December 16, 2023. ]
Christmas Unwrapped – Experience the Magic of Christmas with the ASO
Kick off the festive season with a bang as the Adelaide Festival Theatre comes alive with the sound of music, song, and laughter.

Guided by your jovial host Guy Noble, the ASO, soprano Desiree Frahn, Graduate Singers and Elder Conservatorium Chorale come together for a concert […]

[ November 25, 2023 to December 2, 2023. ]
Free Public Skate Sessions at the IceArena for 1 week only.
The IceArena in Thebarton has re-opened under new management and new operator, Richard Laidlaw, has announced that all public skate sessions from Saturday 25 November until and including Saturday 2 December 2023 are FREE ENTRY.

The IceArena is South Australia’s premier ice sports and recreational ice […]

[ December 9, 2023 to December 10, 2023. ]
Dockside Festival 2023 – See the Port come to life for an exciting weekend of sport, community and cultural activations, food, entertainment and more.
A free, family-friendly, maritime adventure in the heart of Port Adelaide, Dockside is a waterside extravaganza where the refreshing river breeze mingles with the laughter of families, friends, and maritime enthusiasts alike […]

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Take a look under the sea during the Marine Discovery Centre Open Day in Henley Beach
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of interactive fun, marine-based exploring and learning, followed by a guided beach marine trail on Henley Beach.

During the session, you will have access to a variety of interactive discovery […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Christmas Wonderland at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga  2 December 2023
Christmas Wonderland will transform Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga into a magical children’s festival hub bursting with colour, live music, Fork on the Road food trucks and a sleigh-load of merry-making entertainment to put smiles on faces young and the young at heart.
Free to enter and open to everyone from 5pm […]

[ December 16, 2023 to December 21, 2023. ]
Free Santa Photos at Churchill Centre
Santa will be visiting Churchill Centre from Saturday 16 to Thursday 21 December. The best thing is – children can have a free photo taken with the jolly man himself.
No bookings are required. This will be a queuing system/first-in-first served basis. Find all the dates and times below.

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[ December 16, 2023; January 1, 2024 11:00 am to January 28, 2024 11:01 am. ]  
LEGO® Trail: Follow the stars at SA Maritime Museum
Find the TV and film stars hiding throughout the SA Maritime Museum and collect their letters! From Mickey Mouse to Moana, can you find all the characters and reveal the hidden word? Those who complete hidden word have a chance to win one of our fantastic LEGO® […]

[ December 6, 2023 11:00 am to December 31, 2023 11:12 am. December 16, 2023 to January 28, 2024. January 1, 2024 11:00 am to January 28, 2024 11:01 am. ]
LEGO® Trail: Follow the stars at the Motor Museum
Find the TV and film stars hiding throughout the Motor Museum and collect their letters! From Han Solo and Chewie to Tow-Mater, can you find all 11 stars and reveal the secret word? Those who complete hidden word have a chance to win one of three fantastic […]

Mix102.3’s Back to School Fridays will return in 2024
Mix102.3’s The Ali Clarke Breakfast Show and Credit Union SA are excited to announce they are bringing Back to School Fridays back for 2024.
Back to School Fridays is an initiative driven by the local radio station, where breakfast show hosts Ali Clarke, Max Burford, and Shane Lowe, […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Get in the Christmas cheer with Peter Combe, Adelaide Youth Orchestras, and the Bellyflop in a Pizza band for this tree-mendous performance.
An event for all ages, share the fun and laughter with your children and grandchildren as you wrap yourself in nostalgia with a suite of Peter’s Christmas classics.   From his much-loved Christmas album and […]

[ December 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024 11:00 am to January 28, 2024 11:01 am. ]
Follow the LEGO® Trail at the Migration Museum.
Join in the fun at Migration Museum these school holidays for another exciting LEGO® Trail. Find all the hidden LEGO® figures and letters hidden inside the Museum, spell out the secret word, and enter the competition to win one of two fantastic prizes.
Prizes:
Two prizes are up for grabs […]

[ September 24, 2023; October 8, 2023; November 5, 2023; November 19, 2023; ]
Port River Cruises on the Historic Vessel ‘Archie Badenoch’
Take a cruise along the Port River on the South Australian Maritime Museum’s historic vessel, the Archie Badenoch!
Built during WWII by General Motor Holden for the Royal Australian Navy, the vessel was commissioned by the South Australian Police in December 1946. Named ‘Archie Badenoch’ in honour of […]

[ December 20, 2023; ]
Join family and friends for a night of Christmas tunes at Mellor Park in Lockleys.
Christmas carols will be performed by local artists and there will even be a visit from Father Christmas.  Food will be available from 6pm, or take along your own picnic, with entertainment starting at 7.30pm.

The event will feature the West Torrens […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Adelaide at Elder Park!
The City of Adelaide’s premier Riverbank event returns to Elder Park after a four year absence with a huge New Year’s Eve free, family friendly event.

With a jam-packed program of live music, entertainment, food trucks and two spectacular fireworks displays, it’s guaranteed to be the biggest party […]

[ December 18, 2023 to December 22, 2023. January 15, 2024 to January 19, 2024. January 22, 2024 to January 25, 2024. ]
UNPLUGGED ‘Drop & Go’ School Holiday Program at Woodhouse Adventure Park
Woodhouse Adventure Park’s School Holidays UNPLUGGED ‘kids only’ day camps offer thoughtfully programmed adventures specifically designed with age-appropriate activities guaranteed to keep primary school kids aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active and entertained for the whole day… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway […]

[ December 15, 2023 to December 23, 2023. ]
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Melba’s Chocolates at their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills!

Make plans to visit them between now and Christmas and step into a Christmas Wonderland.
Explore their deliciously great range of Christmas Treats, watch them in action making all your favourites and indulge in one of their many Hot Chocolates available, […]

[ December 11, 2023 to December 22, 2023. ]
Unley Shopping Centre is excited to bring you “The Wrap Bar” and Roaming Santa for 2023’s festive season.
In collaboration with The Salvation Army, Unley Shopping Centre will be providing gift wrapping services with the request of a gold coin donation. Make Christmas easy this year. Stop by after completing your Christmas shopping.
There will also be […]

[ December 18, 2023 to December 21, 2023. ]
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday circus adventure with Cirkidz!
Dive into a fun-filled Summer School Holiday Program designed to amp up the action, ignite the fun, and unleash a world of awesome circus skills that’ll leave your kids with memories to cherish.
No dull moments here – each session is a unique thrill ride! From scaling […]

Wonka is a pop culture phenomenon and vivid cinematic experience that welcomes all to a can’t-be-missed holiday moviegoing event.
Wonka is the flavory-savory magical adventure that reveals the unstoppable power of daring to dream in an irresistible holiday film event for all ages. Timothée Chalamet is Wonka in this magical movie of how the worlds greatest […]

[ November 25, 2023 to November 26, 2023. ]
Marion Battle of the Bands – hear from the best local talent Marion has to offer.
The 2023 battle will be held at Marion Cultural Centre on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November. There are two categories, competing for a life changing prize; a mentoring and recording package from Island Recording studios, that culminates in the release […]

Santa is visiting The Grove Shopping Centre again this year for FREE photos with families and their pets.
Whether you’re wanting a family photo or just visiting Santa with your wishlist, every visitor can pre-book to visit Santa at the Grove Shopping Centre.  If your booking time is not available you will also be able to […]

[ December 19, 2023 to December 23, 2023. ]
Santa is almost here!
Northpark Shopping Centre is excited to bring you this year’s Photos with Santa. Pop in from Tuesday 19 to 23 December and get your picture taken and emailed to you for FREE! Snap a picture that will last a lifetime.
Session times:

Tuesday 19 December 2023 | 11am – 2pm 
Wednesday 20 December […]

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 Saturday 25 November 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 with […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The 2023 Mannum Christmas Pageant and street party will have entertainment for the whole family.
The Mannum Christmas Pageant and after party will be held in Randell Street on Saturday 2 December 2023 at 5pm.  Activities for the kids will include face painting, glitter tattoos and having a balloon twisted into amazing shapes with Mad Hatterz […]

A lot has changed at this city oasis since our last review, but it’s still an amazing garden cafe with fresh, delicious food and drink options and a perfect escape for breakfast or brunch for kids and adults alike.
Review by Claire Davill
Located in the city’s west end, along the quiet, friendlier part of Hindley Street, […]

[ April 20, 2024 to April 21, 2024. ]
Get ready to sing, dance and GROOVE with The Wiggles Wiggle GROOVE! Tour
Embark on a musical adventure like no other with the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles!
With over three decades of wiggly hits, The Wiggles are taking the Big Red Car on the road again to bring their high energy, catchy tunes […]