Play & Go Adelaide

[ June 8, 2024 to June 9, 2025. ]
2025 Adelaide Model Railway Show – June Long Weekend
Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for children.
The annual Adelaide Model Railway Show is presented by […]

[ June 25, 2025; ]
Plan a visit to The Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha during their free open morning in June.
The Big Rocking Horse in the Adelaide Hills is home to the biggest rocking horse in the world!  It is also a 7-acre animal park with a mini golf course, wooden toy factory, picnic areas, gift shop and onsite […]

[ June 14, 2025 to June 15, 2025. ]      
Play School Live In Concert – Once Upon a Time 2025
Play School, Australia’s much loved television program is coming to Adelaide in June 2025 with a brand new show “Once Upon a Time 2025”. on 14 & 15 August 2025 with all your favourite toys, songs and games.
Watch classic nursery rhyme characters magically […]

The Minlaton Caravan Park has a range of accommodation and is perfect to explore the amazing beaches on the Yorke Peninsula. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Minlaton is located on the Yorke Peninsula, about 2 and a half hours drive from Adelaide. The historic town has a large Foodland, a pub, a couple of cafes and other stores. […]

The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as early as April.
Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide is the majestic southern Fleurieu Peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the annual return of Southern Right whales to our coastline.
It’s a wonderful experience […]

[ May 5, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
Book early and enjoy 25% off your tickets at Monaro Safari Park this May, including Mother’s Day.  
If you’ve been thinking about visiting Monarto Safari Park this autumn, especially since the latest arrival of two more elephants,  now is the time! For a limited time, you can save 25% on single general admission tickets when you […]

[ June 7, 2025; August 9, 2025; November 15, 2025; ]
Three iconic blockbusters, one unforgettable year of cinema and symphony.
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is doing not one, not two, but THREE arena cult-classics at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.  Upgrade your movie night from pyjamas on the couch to a 20m HD screen and a live orchestra, and see and hear your favourite films in a […]

Hutton Reserve boasts a great playground for both toddlers and older kids in the heart of historic Kanmantoo. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Hutton Reserve at Kanmantoo has a wide range of play equipment to suit all ages and a nice grassed area for play and picnics. Located off the main street of Kanmantoo, which is about 15 […]

[ May 11, 2025; June 20, 2025; August 31, 2025; September 26, 2025; November 16, 2025; December 6, 2025 to December 7, 2025. ]
Gathered presents a pop up version of their design market with ‘Market in the Mall’ in partnership with Rundle Mall, South Australia’s premier shopping destination.
Gathered Design Market takes their unique market atmosphere to Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall for regular pop-up Sunday Markets.  Drop by on one of the dates below between 9am and […]

[ May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Adventure in Battunga Country on the Mother’s Day weekend in May.
Enjoy a massive weekend of activities in Battunga country – Meadows, Macclesfield, Echunga, Prospect Hill and Flaxley.  Take part in exciting activities, and enjoy some delicious food and great company.  

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this event is perfect for everyone of all ages […]

[ May 10, 2025; ]
The Handmade Design Market is heading to Harts Mill, Port Adelaide just in time for all your Mother’s Day shopping.
Held in the Flour Shed at Harts Mill, shoppers can meet the maker and learn the story behind each small local business. Market goers can shop with confidence and explore the very best in local, handmade […]

[ July 9, 2025; July 11, 2025; ]
Beloved children’s entertainer, Emma Memma, is bringing her Dance Island Party to Norwood during the July school holidays!
ARIA award-winning children’s entertainer, Emma Memma, is taking her brand-new show Dance Island Party on the road, giving Aussie families a chance to dance, sing and party this July 2025!

Empowering the next generation through movement, creativity, inclusiveness and […]

Monarto Safari Park is now home to four elephants and will eventually be welcoming a total of five by the end of the year.
Monarto Safari Park’s newest arrivals, Pak Boon and Tang Mo, arrived safely after a 22-hour, 1300km journey from Mosman in NSW.  The female Asian Elephant pair are now resting and recuperating thanks […]

[ May 3, 2025; ]
Lighthouse Youth Projects Second-hand ‘Buy One Get One Free’ Bike Sale & Sausage Sizzle Day.
Looking for a new to you bicycle? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are holding another bicycle sale at their location in Port Adelaide on Saturday 3 March 2025 where you can buy one secondhand bike and get one free with over 80 […]

WIN Tickets to Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for their opening show on Friday 20 June 2025!
Disney On Ice returns with the magical adventures of your favourite Disney stars brought to life like never before. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for an […]

[ July 5, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
July School Holiday Guide for Kids in South Australia 
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the July winter school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport.  This is your handy guide to […]

[ May 10, 2025; ]
Whalebone – DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2025
Amidst a backdrop of whimsical inventions and quirky contraptions, a lone worker endeavours to protect and preserve human stories – until they receive a visit from a rogue AI.
Combining humour, magic, and a pinch of circus, this thrilling adventure is a roller-coaster ride of fantastical objects, wonder, and puzzle solving.

Whalebone […]

[ May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Playbook Roving Performers at DreamBIG’s Big Family Weekend.
People are moving. Quickly and slowly. Safely and dangerously. With joy and desperation and necessity. Proceeding. Progressing. Processing. Eight acrobats, in collaboration with students from Para Hills High School, will take over Festival Plaza in a roving performance exploring movement, connection, and the journey through life.

FREE EVENT.
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Rear Vision: The Holden Story is an extensive and immersive look at the legacy of Holden and its impact on South Australia over many years. The exhibition will be on display at the State Library of South Australia until Sunday 22 June 2025.
A program of events and activations will also take place as part of […]

[ May 4, 2025; 7:00 pm; ]
Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch
Get your besties together and hit the dance floor at The Moseley’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch” event on Sunday 4 May at 11am. 
This month’s singalong brunch will take you on a journey through all your favourite One Hit Wonders. Maybe you’ll hear a few songs you didn’t realise were
one hit […]

Wilbur’s Wildlife – Hands-On Native Animal Birthday Party Experiences for Kids
Wilbur’s Wildlife provide interactive wildlife encounters that make any birthday really come alive.  A mobile service that comes to you, their rangers will take along a range of native animals including snakes, lizards, frogs, possums, insects and turtles.
During the hands-on experience the birthday child and […]

[ May 10, 2025; ]
Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market is set in the heart of vibrant Melbourne Street, North Adelaide.
Taking place twice a year, just before Mother’s Day and Christmas, the Meander Market showcases a curated selection of premium artisan goods and bespoke products, making it the perfect destination for finding a unique gift.

Enjoy a variety of […]

[ May 30, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
The Bastille Festival is doing its Food, Wine & Art Revolution in Adelaide.
While Bastille Festival has long been a July gem lighting up Sydney’s harbourside at The Rocks, Circular Quay, and Customs House with French flair, 2025 brings an exciting twist, expanding to Adelaide’s Festival Plaza!

Get ready for double the celebration as this iconic French […]

Sitters Memorial Drive Playground in Burnside is a hidden playground surrounded by a forest of gum trees.
This playground is tucked away at the back of a large eucalyptus forest, far enough away from the road that you can easily miss it!  It’s worth seeking out because it’s a quiet place to play with a variety […]

[ July 3, 2025 to July 6, 2025. July 10, 2025 to July 13, 2025. July 17, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present Universal Kingdom: The Next Era this July!
Experience state-of-the-art puppetry, stunning light installations, and a colourful prehistoric world full of exciting interactive moments created by renowned creative studios Erth and A Blanck Canvas.
Roar into a new era where dinosaurs roam wild around every corner.  Prepare to travel back in time […]

[ July 18, 2025; ]
Horizons is a spectacular new drone and light event coming to Adelaide Oval on 18 July 2025.
In an Australian first and for one-night only, Illuminate Adelaide transforms Adelaide Oval into a living, breathing canvas using light, sound, and sky to celebrate our place, our people and our bright future.
On the banks of Karrawirra Parri featuring […]

[ July 4, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]  
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with an all-new series of exciting installations featuring interactive experiences, stunning projections, and captivating roaming performances created by world-renowned artists and creative studios.
From 4 – 20 July, Adelaide’s iconic cultural institutions and hidden gems come alight […]

[ June 21, 2025 to June 22, 2025. ]
The annual Animal Expo is returning to Adelaide Showground with plenty of animals to see, touch and cuddle, a kids activity zone and a large walk through animal nursery.
There will be hundreds of animals for kids to see including rabbits, dogs, cats, poultry, birds, ferrets, rats, reptiles, snakes, mini horses, ponies and more.
There will also […]

[ March 20, 2025; ]
Base Camp returns to Lot Fourteen in July 2025 as part of Illuminate Adelaide.
Lot Fourteen on North Terrace will again host a pop-up village filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks and cosy firepits. Hidden amongst the laneways of Adelaide’s innovation district, Base Camp showcases the best our state has to offer. With something for everyone, […]

Unleash your adrenaline at Adelaide’s ultimate entertainment complex, boasting e-karts, arcade games, and golf simulators.
Review by Carla Caruso
The term, ‘one-stop shop’, gets bandied around a lot. But this entertainment complex, near Hindmarsh’s Coopers Stadium, truly is such a thing.
Opened in January 2024, P1 Entertainment Complex is the only place in Adelaide to offer go-karts, golf […]