Play & Go Adelaide

[ July 31, 2015; 7:00 am to 9:00 am. August 7, 2015; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. August 14, 2015; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. ]

STEP UP FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S HOMELESS

Come together with friends, families and work colleagues to walk a mile in the boots of a person facing homelessness in South Australia; by walking one mile on a cold, winter’s morning.
It will only take just over an hour of your time.

WALK A MILE IN MY BOOTS MCLAREN VALE
FRIDAY 31 […]

[ August 4, 2015; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]

Winter is a great time to head to the beach to see what has washed up!

This playgroup will feature:
Sandcastle building, Scavenger hunt, Exploring rock pools, Giant bubbles, Kite flying, Salt dough shell fossils, Sand art and Buried pirate treasure.

Bring $2 per child over 3 months old. Dress like a pirate if you fancy. This location […]

[ August 16, 2015; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]

The National Trust Treasury Tunnel Tours allow you to take a guided tour through the original underground tunnels of the old Adelaide Treasury Building. You will see where gold was transported, the Cabinet Room and more.

This is one of the oldest and most historically significant buildings in South Australia and has an important association with […]

[ August 30, 2015; ]
Carisbrooke Classic 2015!
Registrations are open for the 2015 Carisbrooke Classic.

With part proceeds going to Beyond Blue, this great new fun run/walk will help you get into shape, compete against some of the best in the area or fulfil that promise you made to yourself about getting out a getting some exercise.

Running or walking through the […]

[ August 29, 2015; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

As part of The Salisbury Writers’ Festival don’t miss this opportunity to join a free youth workshop with Georgina Chadderton.

Release those great story ideas that are bouncing around in your head onto paper and see the different ways that comics can help you tell your story. In this workshop create characters and learn tricks of […]

[ August 9, 2015; ]

You are invited to join in to Honour a Legend – Seek a Cure.

Flinders University Fitzy’s 5 is a mass participation recreational fun run/walk conducted by Running SA and was first held on the 1st of August 2010. The picturesque 5km flat road loop course in inner city Adelaide takes in many of Adelaide’s most […]

[ August 2, 2015; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

Red Umbrella gives local South Australian makers and creators the chance to showcase their handmade items to the community. Homewares, jewellery and accessories, fashion, giftware, kids’ goodies, and more. Yummy food and drinks.
Red Umbrella Market is held at the Goodwood Community Centre. The outdoor lawn area is perfect for enjoying some delicious food and for […]

[ August 13, 2015; 7:30 pm; ]
Australian Music Icon Performs 100-year ANZAC Tribute with Westminster Students
Iconic Australian singer-songwriter and former Redgum frontman John Schumann will perform with Westminster School students in August as part of a special tribute concert to honour the Anzac Centenary.

Musician Hugh McDonald (ex-Redgum) and Actress Celine McInerney will also take part.

The Anzac Centenary marks 100 years since […]

[ August 2, 2015; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

Come on board and see South Australia’s greatest sailing asset. Walk the decks, be at the ship’s helm, venture into the galley and the saloon. This handcrafted ship will tell you the stories of yesteryear of how sail transport & life on board was like. The One & All is a living and working vessel […]

[ August 1, 2015; 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

Market To Market is a family friendly market for all ages. Go along and shop from over 100 market stalls, all Hand made, Home made & New.

Discover a HUGE range of items for Ladies, Men, Teenagers, Kids, Babies and Pets.
Hot food court out the front, Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Baked Potatoes, Paella, Crepes, Slow cooked […]

[ August 14, 2015; August 15, 2015; August 16, 2015; ] From wine enthusiast, foodie, family or those just wanting to spice up your winter weekend, you can’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the flavours of the 2015 Barossa… Be Consumed Gourmet Weekend. There really is something for everyone.

You can find details of all the events here at the Barossa Gourmet website  with plenty […]

[ August 15, 2015; 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. ]

August is visual art month in South Australia! Since its inception in 1998 the annual SALA Festival has celebrated and promoted the diverse talents of South Australian Living Artists. SALA is an innovative open access visual arts festival presenting thousands of artists through unique collaborations and exhibitions in hundreds of exhibition spaces throughout metropolitan and […]

[ August 23, 2015; 8:00 am to 11:00 am. ]

Don’t just be a spectator at this year’s Adelaide Marathon Festival.

Be part of the exciting Adelaide Oval atmosphere and run or walk the inaugural 2km Mini Marathon.

Start and finish where the marathoners start and finish.

Be cheered along as you run or walk along the Adelaide Oval concourse, past the beautiful North Adelaide Cathedral and over […]

[ July 27, 2015 to August 9, 2015. ]
Winterlicious
A touch of ice magic comes to the Riverbank
Calling all snow bunnies – dust off those blades of glory and skate down to Elder Park as Adelaide’s Riverbank is transformed into an arctic adventure-land featuring an outdoor ice rink and winter festivities.

For two weeks beginning Monday 27 July, the Riverbank will be home to ‘Winterlicious’ […]

[ August 16, 2015 10:30 am to August 17, 2015 1:30 am. ]

The BSA Owners Club of South Australia will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year with a public display of Vintage and Classic BSA motorcycles dating from 1924 to 1974.

Join them in celebrating 25 years of historical restorations, at Wigley Reserve Glenelg starting at 10.30 am on Sunday the 16th of August.

This Historical display has over […]

[ August 29, 2015; ]
Shakespeare for Kids
By The Recycled Theatre Co
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

This adaptation of Shakespeare’s great play A Midsummer Night’s Dream blends the language of old in humorous, recycled, gluten free, organic theatre. The Recycled Theatre Company encourages children to explore classical texts such as Shakespeare and presents these with the “stuff in the back yard”. […]

[ August 1, 2015 10:00 am to August 31, 2015 5:00 pm. ]
Children’s Book ‘I Create’
Tools for positive creative release
Bring your kids to a friendly, child safe environment for a children’s book launch, illustration viewing and art expression workshop with emerging artist Tracey Grivell.

These workshops are FREE and will be held from 1 to 31 August 2015.

For more information and all enquiries please visit the SALA Festival […]

[ August 8, 2015 to August 9, 2015. ]
START on the Road for SALA
Come and experience engaging children’s and families’ programs with START.

START at the Gallery is held on the first Sunday of every month. Its FREE and provides an exciting introduction to visual art for children aged 5-10 and their families.

START will be held at Middelback Theatre, Whyalla on Saturday 8 August and […]

[ August 2, 2015; ]
ZOO RUN is coming to Monarto Zoo for it’s inaugural SA fun run!
With 100% of profits going towards wildlife conservation and breeding programs run through Zoos SA; this is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Choose between a 10km or 5km run or walk through the zoo in the beautiful morning hours before it opens, […]

[ August 1, 2015; ]
Alice in Wonderland
By Theatre Bugs
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

When Alice falls down that infamous rabbit hole she meets a host of wild and wacky characters, from hip-hop lobsters to flowers who dream of becoming Broadway superstars, a Duchess who’s bent on turning everyone into soup, that grinning Chesire cat, and of course that delightful Queen […]

[ August 22, 2015; ]
The Wonky Donkey Man
With Craig Smith
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

Award winning musician and author Craig Smith “performs” his books in concert. His shows are fun, musical and full of children laughing, singing and dancing. A highlight will be the musical telling of his famous book,The Wonky Donkey:
“I was walking down the road and I saw…a […]

[ August 15, 2015; ]
The Book Show
By Splash Theatre
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

Splash Theatre creates a lively and entertaining play on the Children’s Book Week theme each year, with this year’s theme being “Books Light Up The World”. Their highly physical and energetic style engages a wide spectrum of children with a charming and stimulating performance, featuring many different […]

[ August 8, 2015; ]
The Little Mermaid
By Australian Classical Youth Ballet
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

The mermaid Ariel lives under the sea and dreams about life on land. Her curiosity leads her on an incredible journey to the land of humans thanks to a bargain struck with the sea witch Ursula, but Ursula wants to gain control over the sea…

Featuring […]

[ August 18, 2015; ]

Sharing a book with your child for 10 minutes a day, an hour a week is the message behind The Reading Hour.
It’s not always possible for parents to share a book at bedtime with their children, but if you can manage 10 minutes most nights, your child will have the best chance of becoming a […]

[ August 16, 2015; ]

Treasure Hunt For Nature 2015
The inaugural Treasure Hunt for Nature around the River Torrens and Adelaide environs offers family friendly to more challenging Smart phone/GPS geocaching treasure trail options.  Funds raised on the day will help Nature Foundation SA to Save, Protect and Restore South Australia’s landscapes and species.

Treasure hunters follow a map, solve the […]

[ May 29, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 19, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 8, 2015; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. July 31, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 21, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 7, 2015; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. October 30, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. November 27, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Party by the Pool!
Join the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre for a Party by the Pool session featuring a live DJ, competitions, games and prizes to be won.
Bring the family along for a swim, kick back on the pool toys, or climb and slide on Splash Park (their interactive water playground) while you enjoy the latest tunes […]

[ May 22, 2015; 8:00 pm; June 26, 2015; 8:00 pm; July 24, 2015; 8:00 pm; August 21, 2015; 8:00 pm; ]

The Heights Observatory is a joint facility operated in conjunction with The Heights School located at Modbury Heights, north east of Adelaide.

The observatory is primarily used by school students to gain hands-on experience with their Astronomy studies, but the Society also holds public viewing nights once a month.
Public Viewing Nights
Public viewing nights at The Heights Observatory […]

[ July 2, 2015 to July 18, 2015. July 23, 2015 to August 1, 2015. ]
Mary Poppins – July School Holiday Entertainment!
Matt Byrne Media will present the South Australian premiere of the world’s most loved family musical, Mary Poppins, in Adelaide and Elizabeth this July/August 2015.
Australian author P.L. Travers’ classic tale of a magical nanny who sorts out the dysfunctional Banks Family in 1910 London, will land on the Arts […]

[ May 2, 2015; May 9, 2015; May 16, 2015; May 23, 2015; May 30, 2015; June 6, 2015; June 13, 2015; June 20, 2015; June 27, 2015; July 4, 2015; July 11, 2015; July 18, 2015; July 25, 2015; August 1, 2015; August 8, 2015; August 15, 2015; August 22, 2015; August 29, 2015; September 5, 2015; ]

Something on Saturday 2015 – Program Guide
Something on Saturday delights and entertains thousands of children in Adelaide every Saturday throughout winter each year. Many South Australian children aged 2 to 10 years enjoy their first theatrical experience through this program.
The 2015 program covers a wide range of entertainment, suitable for both boys and girls, including […]

[ August 8, 2015 9:00 am to August 9, 2015 4:00 pm. ]
Science Alive! 2015 | Review
Science Alive! is one of Australia’s premier science and technology expos. We also attended in 2012, the last time when the Questacon Science Circus were present at this event. They were fantastic! It’s going to be fabulous having them back again – their truck of science goodies and presenters from the […]