[ January 15, 2018; 6:00 pm; ]
Tourrific Prospect – A Tourrific Summer Night on Monday 15 January 2018
The fabulous Tourrific Prospect Street Party returns to Prospect Road and will again be everything you expect, with a few surprises at Prospect’s must-attend annual street party.
Located from Flora Terrace to Azalea Street, this event will come alive to celebrate ‘Our Colourful Community’ as Tourrific Prospect 2018 […]
[ January 14, 2018 to January 21, 2018. ]
The 2018 Santos Tour Down Under event will be staged in and around Adelaide, South Australia, from 13 to 21 January 2018, celebrating the twentieth edition of the race.
Don’t miss the excitement Australia’s greatest cycling race brings to the city of Adelaide and surrounding regional towns during the January school holidays. Take a look at […]
[ January 14, 2018; January 21, 2018; ]
Santos Tour Down Under Family Days – Sunday 14 & 21 January 2018
Enjoy the Santos Tour Down Under race with your family and join in with their fun Family Day activities.
Enjoy the racing action of the People’s Choice Classic and Be Safe Be Seen MAC Stage 6 with an array of cycling-themed interactive activities.
People’s Choice […]
[ January 9, 2018; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Little Day in STEAM
Free fun for 0-17 year olds during the school holidays.
Explore your inner designer, architect, engineer, builder, scientist or artist through a range of activities. The LEGO®, crafts and games are supplied and you supply the brains!
No bookings required (unless transport is needed). If transport is required phone 8416 6228 to book or […]
[ January 13, 2018; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. January 14, 2018; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Go along to the National Motor Museum these school holidays and become a movie-making master!
The Mixed Media Animation workshop with GooRoo Animation teaches kids of all ages how to create their own animated movies. Using a chalkboard as your backdrop and an assortment of craft materials as animation tools, you will create your very own animation, captured […]
[ January 26, 2018; 8:00 am to 11:00 am. ]
Australia Day Breakfasts are being held at four locations around our city on Friday 26 January 2018 from 8am until 11am.
Go along and join in the fun!
The breakfasts are a fantastic opportunity for the community and families to come together to celebrate Australia Day and to enjoy a free breakfast provided by the City of […]
[ January 13, 2018; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; January 14, 2018; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; 11:00 am; ]
Semaphore Greek Festival 2018
The Delphi Bank Semaphore Greek Festival is one of the premier Greek cultural festivals in Australia, and is also now one of the largest of its kind in Australia.
The Semaphore Greek Festival is a volunteer driven event where all the profits go toward the Port Adelaide Greek Orthodox Church. The Festival showcases […]
[ January 6, 2018; 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Go along and see Moana at the City of West Torrens Outdoor cinema.
The film will start at sunset, with free popcorn by Curler Moe’s.
Mexican street food by La Cantina, sausage sizzle by West Beach Lions Club, snow cones by 1001 Flavours Snow Cones and coffee by Green Elephant Coffee. Giant games and children’s entertainment by […]
[ January 24, 2018; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ]
Little Day Out: Splash!
Free fun for 0-17 year olds during the school holidays.
Pack your bathers, bring along a change of clothes and prepare to get muddy and wet. Splash out with fun water activities. BYO towel and water pistol!
Please note that Little Day Out: Splash will be cancelled if the weather is forecast to be […]
[ January 6, 2018; 8:00 am; ]
The Great Goolwa Cockle Challenge is coming to Goolwa Beach this summer.
You will have a chance to capture tagged pipis along the beach and win prizes, including fishing gear from South Coast Marine, a subscription to Fishing SA Magazine, drink vouchers and more, if you catch a tagged pipi on Saturday 6 January 2018.
The event, funded […]
[ January 6, 2018; January 9, 2018; January 19, 2018; January 27, 2018; February 3, 2018; February 10, 2018; ]
Summer Festival 2018 | City of West Torrens
To be held on various Saturday nights during January and February 2018, the Summer Festival provides events for children, adults, families and friends and as they are FREE, you don’t have to worry about it hitting your hip pocket.
The 2018 program features outdoor movies, music, food and a […]
[ January 9, 2018 to January 13, 2018. ]
BE OUR GUEST – An interactive children’s pantomime!
The Australian Company of Performing Arts is launching its season of ‘Be Our Guest’ this January! A perfect school holiday activity – one you will not want to miss!
What happens when a young Prince and his castle servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress?
This interactive pantomime […]
[ January 12, 2018 to January 14, 2018. ]
Adelaide French Festival | 12-14 January 2018
Celebrate life, summer and the best of French culture over one weekend, magnifique! This festival is a celebration of all things French across food, wine, fashion, music, performance, visual arts, film and so much more.
Headliners
So Frenchy So Chic
It all kicks off with So Frenchy So Chic in the Park at Pinky […]
[ January 27, 2018; ]
The Compass Cup – Australia’s Only Cow Race
EDITORS NOTE: Due to the extreme heat the Compass Cup will be a twilight event. Gates open at 4pm CLICK HERE to view the modified program.
The Compass Cup is one of those wacky Australian events that shows our warped sense of humour!
Back in 1973, the local rural youth were […]
[ January 16, 2018; 10:30 am; January 18, 2018; 10:30 am; January 23, 2018; 10:30 am; January 25, 2018; 10:30 am; ]
Raiders of the Lost Archive: A Trunk Full of Books at the State Library of SA
A high-stakes curatorial cold case! When the clock starts, your team will have one hour to crack the clues and hunt down the hidden secrets throughout the Library. With a live leaderboard, cryptic clues, surprise challenges and a roaming curator […]
[ January 21, 2018; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Willunga Golf Course Free Family Fun Day
Willunga Golf Course Family Fun Day will include the launch of FootGolf and free golf clinics for 5 to 16 years olds.
FOOTGOLF LAUNCH | FootGolf is a new and exciting game that is a blend of soccer and golf. The FootGolf course will be open at 2pm.
FREE GOLF CLINICS (5-16 […]
[ December 1, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
Urban Beach Adelaide
There’s a new kid on the Adelaide Riverbank; Urban Beach is taking over the shores of Pinky Flat with a sandy oasis this summer.
Enjoy a taste of sumptuous summer food, splash about in the kids’ water play area, or pull up a beach chair and kick back with a good book. Don’t forget […]
[ January 20, 2018 to January 21, 2018. January 27, 2018; ]
Ready Steady Go Kids – FREE Come N Try Days
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s largest multisport and exercise program for preschoolers. Come and see why they have been voted the Best National Pre-Schooler activity at one of their 3 FREE Come N Try Days.
EDITORS NOTE: Due to the extreme heat the Come N Try day […]
[ January 8, 2018 to January 10, 2018. ]
Henri Leconte and Mansour Bahrami are set to make their return to the World Tennis Challenge 2018.
Leconte and Bahrami will join the field as wildcards for the event following the withdrawal of Andre Agassi earlier this week. Henri and Mansour will act as wildcards during the legends doubles matches along with team captains Mark Philippoussis (Team Australia), Mats […]
[ January 14, 2018 to January 27, 2018. ]
Wild Imagination is a super fun way to get kids outside and into nature without the planning and mess at home!
Wild Imagination have both days for parents to come with their children and get amongst the fun, as well as the full day drop and go sessions for those who need all day care.
Kids will […]
[ January 14, 2018; 4:30 pm; ]
People’s Choice Undies Run for Bowel Cancer – Sunday 14 January 2018
Join People’s Choice for a family fun run with a cheeky difference in the People’s Choice Undies Run for Bowel Cancer.
The 2018 People’s Choice Undies Run for Bowel Cancer sees nearly 2,000 people take to the circuit in a fun-packed fiesta designed to raise […]
[ January 12, 2018; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ]
GooseChase: The chase is back for the Adelaide Fringe in 2018
What is GooseChase? Adelaide is your playground as this scavenger hunt challenges you with hundreds of unique missions, puzzles and tasks to earn points and take the lead in the game. Missions range from completing physical activities to answering questions or puzzles found in Fringe […]
[ December 31, 2017 6:00 pm to January 1, 2018 6:00 pm. ]
Adelaide’s New Year’s Eve 2017
Bring in the New Year with family and friends at the City of Adelaide’s free New Year’s Eve event held on Adelaide’s Riverbank. Celebrate in the electric atmosphere with live music, amazing food, a range of beverages from three beer gardens and entertainment for all ages.
Riverbank Kids Zone
This year, there will […]
[ January 26, 2018 to January 28, 2018. ]
Discover what’s cool about the Adelaide Hills this Crush.
Don’t miss a sensory summer weekend of stylish wines, regional produce, earthy music, art and theatre in the Adelaide Hills over the Australia Day weekend.
General entry to Crush is free. Purchase an official souvenir Spiegelau wine glass for $10 and enjoy free entry at all non-ticketed events.
To […]
[ January 26, 2018; ]
ODI – Australia vs England – Gillette ODI Series 2018 at Adelaide Oval
One Day Internationals don’t get much better than Australia versus England and fans will have their chance to see the action and be part of the fun when the two teams face off in the fourth One Day International at Adelaide Oval on […]
[ January 6, 2018; 3:00 pm; ]
Cirque Nocturne presents Litha, an afternoon of fun and frivolity in celebration of summer, circus style.
Come and try all ages workshops throughout the afternoon in a variety of circus skills, from juggling to acrobatics, taught by professional circus instructors representing local circus schools and performance companies.
Then, at the culmination of the day, as the sun […]
[ December 15, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
Adelaide School Holidays
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Summer School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on offer. […]
[ January 1, 2018 to February 4, 2018. ]
This summer there’s a really good reason to get a wedgie…..
The Big Wedgie, the tallest freestanding inflatable waterslide in the world is returning to Glenelg.
At a whopping 18.2 metres tall and 82 metres long, The Big Wedgie is not for the faint hearted and is definitely a thrill ride. For those looking for a wedgie that’s […]
[ December 28, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
The world’s largest inflatable water theme park, Water Wonderland, is in Adelaide 28 December to 28 January 2018.
The water theme park will burst open its gates in time for the summer school holidays at Bonython Park.
READ OUR REVIEW OF LAST YEAR’S WATER WONDERLAND HERE
Water Wonderland is aimed at bringing fun and excitement to the cities […]
[ January 6, 2018 to January 7, 2018. ]
Steve Backshall’s Deadly 60 Down Under!
After two sell-out Australian Tours, Steve Backshall, the star of the hit TV show Deadly 60, is returning to Australia with his brand new stage show.
However this time there is big difference … this summer Steve will appear live on stage with some of Australia’s deadliest animals!
Join Steve as he […]
[ December 16, 2017 to December 24, 2017. December 26, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival 2017
Summer in Adelaide is a time when families can head to the beach and enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Semaphore Summer Carnival.
Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is a fun filled outing for the whole family. Enjoy some beachside fun on the […]
[ January 4, 2018 to January 5, 2018. ]
Operation Ouch! Live On Stage
Following their sold out Australian tour in January 2017, Dr Chris and Dr Xand, the stars of hit ABC Me children’s television series Operation Ouch!, are coming back to Australia with a brand new show!
TV’s favourite identical twins have been hard at work creating more incredible medical stunts and even crazier experiments. […]
[ November 27, 2017 11:00 am to January 1, 2018 11:00 am. ]
Adelaide’s West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights
The West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights are a magical display of lights and activity scenes set up along the lawns of the South Australian Brewing Company in Thebarton, just opposite the Entertainment Centre.
The Christmas Riverbank Display is free for all families in Adelaide as a gift from West […]
[ December 9, 2017; December 16, 2017; December 21, 2017; January 2, 2018; January 27, 2018; ]
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Moonlight Cinema is Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, showing advance screenings, new releases, cult films and movies suitable for the whole family on the lawns of the iconic Botanic Park.
Adelaide’s 2017-18 Summer Season opens on Friday 1 December 2017 until 18 February 2018. CLICK […]
[ November 1, 2017 to January 14, 2018. ]
Pick your own cherries
EDITOR’S NOTE: As of Sunday 14 January 2018 the season is over this year for pick your own.
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun […]
[ November 23, 2017; December 7, 2017; January 11, 2018; January 25, 2018; February 8, 2018; February 22, 2018; ]
Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions
Once again The Oaklands Recreational Plaza skate park will feature a series of free youth skateboarding and BMX sessions on Thursday nights throughout summer.
These sessions will be facilitated by Lighthouse Youth Projects and Big Sunday and have been made possible through the City of Marion’s Youth Development grant funding.
All young […]
[ November 10, 2017; November 24, 2017; December 15, 2017; December 29, 2017; January 12, 2018; January 19, 2018; February 9, 2018; February 23, 2018; March 2, 2018; March 16, 2018; April 13, 2018; April 27, 2018; ]
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the haunting […]
[ December 22, 2017; December 31, 2017; January 9, 2018; January 17, 2018; ]
Adelaide’s best value summer entertainment is back again when your Adelaide Strikers return to Adelaide Oval for BBL|07!
Don’t miss out on four massive home games including the New Year’s Eve double-header, now one of the iconic days on the sporting calendar.
Dizzy Gillespie returns to coach the team and is aiming to take the Strikers that […]
[ January 8, 2018 to January 12, 2018. ]
Youngharts Creature Convention
The Youngharts Creative Convention is for creative young people between the ages of 8 and 21 years old who love singing, acting, dancing and expressing themselves through creativity.
The Convention puts young creative people in a room with some of Australia’s most experienced and respected performers for a week of seminars, workshops, discussions and rehearsals, culminating in a live performance showcase at […]
[ January 24, 2018; 7:30 pm; ]
Adam Savage and Michael Stevens have joined forces to bring this one of a kind interactive, hands-on, minds-on theatrical experience to Australia.
Adam Savage, one of television’s most loved personalities, has joined forces with Michael Stevens, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and they’re coming to a theater near you. They’re bringing along their crazy toys, incredible tools […]
