Play & Go Adelaide

Make-A-Wish Adelaide’s Gala Ball, presented by Lexus of Adelaide, will be a summer event in 2024, celebrating all things extravagant with A Night at the Circus.
On Saturday 17 February 2024, the carnival atmosphere will take over Adelaide Oval’s William Magarey Room as the respected children’s foundation hosts its annual fundraiser.  Guests can expect burlesque dancers, […]

Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic is brought to life in this sumptuous production of Alice in Wonderland – Live on Stage at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide.
Review by Sharon Harrington
If you loved reading Alice in Wonderland or watching the Disney cartoon as a child, you’ll love Penny Farrow’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s iconic tale.
Most would know […]

Where to hire a bike in Adelaide and SA’s best cycling trails.
Cycling is something the whole family can enjoy, from pre-schoolers still on training wheels to teenagers on mountain bikes.  Kids can gain confidence away from traffic in areas such as the Victoria Park criterium track before venturing out at a leisurely pace on one […]

[ February 10, 2024 to February 11, 2024. ]
MS Mighty Swim challenges you and your team to swim for 24 hours while raising funds to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis in South Australia and Northern Territory.
Get your team together and compete to swim the most laps while making a difference. Swim while raising funds for people living with multiple sclerosis. Participants are […]

[ February 10, 2024; ]
The Hills Family Fun Fest in Gumeracha involves a variety of stalls, food, music, games, activities for the kids, plus an evening outdoor cinema.
This free family friendly event will kickoff from 2pm at Federation Park in the main street of Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills. For cinema lovers, the outdoor cinema movie will screen at […]

[ February 3, 2024; ]
The Touch-a-Truck Summer Festival event will be held at Kings Reserve in Torrensville. 
At the Touch-a-Truck event, kids of all ages can get up close to lots of different vehicles, meet the amazing people who drive them, and ask questions about how they work. Please note there is limited parking at the event and so use […]

[ January 26, 2024; ]
Aus Lights on the River 2024 at Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama, Adelaide
The 2024 Australia Day Program in Adelaide will be guided by two overarching themes, Belonging to Country and Connecting to Nature.
Aus Lights on the River is a two-day program on Thursday 25 January and Friday 26 January showcasing Our SA Story through immersive visually engaging […]

WIN Tickets to GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition
Be transported to the 180-million-year-old Daintree rainforest – a wild and ancient place on the cusp of extraordinary change – at GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition.
A world-first multi-sensory installation distilling 100 years of climate data into a single day, this unique meditation on one of Australia’s richest ecosystems invites visitors […]

Tucked away beside quiet residential streets is a surprisingly large reserve with a fully fenced, accessible playground, beautiful huge trees to climb and all the facilities you need.
Review by Claire Davill
Gurners Reserve in Rostrevor is definitely a hidden gem. It’s quiet, shaded, and has plenty to offer. Best of all, the playground is fully fenced […]

[ February 23, 2024 to February 24, 2024. ]
Indian Mela is a FREE annual festival of Indian Art and Culture with delicious Indian food.
India’s rich culture and diversity will be displayed during Adelaide’s biggest Indian event of the year.  A family friendly event, there will be multiple food stalls, exhibition stalls, kids rides, cultural performances, plays, art displays and workshops.

The 2024 Indian Mela […]

[ February 17, 2024 to February 18, 2024. ]
It will be ‘All Things Chilli’ in Willunga on the 17 & 18 February 2024.
At the annual Chilli Fest Willunga there will be market stalls with chilli plants and produce, chilli foods and cooking demonstrations, chilli tastings, plus chill related merchandise all in one place for the weekend. You can also “Chill Out” with live […]

[ January 13, 2024; ]
Health Partners Family Ride – Santos Tour Down Under 2024
What’s the best way to cap off a fun-filled day of family activities? A ride on the Down Under Classic Street circuit of course!
The kids have got the fuel, they’ve got the skills and they’ve done their safety checks. Now it’s time to hit the track! […]

[ February 3, 2024 to February 4, 2024. ]
Get ready for the first ever Civic Park Fiesta happening in February 2024.
Meet, taste and discover the vibrant world of Latin music, dance, food and cultural entertainment during this two-day extravaganza.  Join in for an unforgettable, family-friendly celebration in the heart of Civic Park, Modbury.

Groove the weekend away with some sensational live entertainment that will […]

Miss Saigon at Adelaide Festival Centre – Review
Miss Saigon is an epic and tragic love story that is visually breathtaking with amazing performances by an incredible cast.
Produced by Cameron McIntosh, in association with GWB Entertainment, Boublil and Schönberg’s incredible musical envelops the stage, delivering a brilliant score, wonderful performances and raw emotion to capture the […]

[ January 16, 2024 to January 21, 2024. ]
Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival 2024
The Inaugural Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival will be held in Adelaide from 16-21 January 2024 with a family-focused program.

Discover a realm of wild favourites, including the Australian Rock Wallaby, Vienna’s enchanting Beavers, and the beloved Platypus, plus there will be an incredible chance to meet real Australian wildlife at […]

[ February 15, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 20, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Get ready to let your wildest dreams fly in The Garden of Unearthly Delights in 2024!
Adelaide’s greatest party is back for an unmissable 2024 Adelaide Fringe season. Kadlitpina (Rundle Park) will be bursting with energy and transformed into a cultural and creative playground, featuring the best local and international artists, food stalls, markets, drinks and […]

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]  
Gluttony pops up again in 2024! Arts venue hub Gluttony is a favourite Adelaide Fringe destination, its location in the city’s eastern park lands right in the heart of the Fringe action. 
Gluttony has grown to become synonymous with the East End’s Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka during Adelaide’s festival months of February and March.  Thousands of artists have […]

[ January 13, 2024; February 17, 2024; ]
Watch a movie whilst you swim and relax at Waterworld Aquatic Centre.
Located in Ridgehaven, Dive In Movie nights are one of Waterworld’s longest running and most successful events.  They have a large inflatable outdoor screen set up on the lawn, so families and children can go along and have a swim, use the waterslides and […]

GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition & Virtual Reality Experience
Take a journey into the heart of the ancient Daintree Rainforest, one of earth’s most fascinating, beautiful and vital ecosystems. GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum until 17 March 2024. Watch the rainforest evolve on a big screen, see rainforest creatures on display […]

WIN Courtside Tickets to Kids’ Day at the 2024 Adelaide International!
Kid’s reign supreme on day one of the Adelaide International 2024 with the first day of the tournament being all about doing it for the kids. With an expanded event footprint taking over Pinky Flat, a day of family friendly fun is on offer on […]

Free Entry to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market every Sunday.
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is a weekly tradition for many families shopping for fresh seasonal produce.
Support local South Australian farmers and buy fresh, healthy food in the open air at the Adelaide Farmers’ Market every Sunday. The market is the largest Farmers Market in South […]

[ March 15, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Adelaide Motorsport Festival & Street Party
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a two day festival of all things motorsport returning to Victoria Park in March 2024.  
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a museum in motion, displaying historic, rare and significant racing vehicles in the heart of Adelaide.  Held the week prior to the Australian Grand Prix, […]

[ February 15, 2024 to February 18, 2024. ]
Asia Street Food Festival by the Sea on the Glenelg Foreshore
Immerse in the summer spirit with the Asia Street Food Festival this February at Jimmy Melrose Park at the iconic Glenelg Foreshore.  Experience more than 100 authentic Asian street dishes that have been passed down through generations and cherished by many.

Transport to the heart of […]

Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Atkins Farm in the Adelaide Hills
For a limited time the general public can pick their own sunflowers at beautiful Atkins Farm in Meadows.
Atkins Farm is a working farm and in summer they open their gates to allow visitors to pick their own sunflowers.  The 2024 season is due to open in […]

[ January 26, 2024; ]
City of Playford’s 2024 Australia Day Breakfast at Fremont Park.
Hosted by Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello from South Aussie with Cosi. go along for a FREE barbecue brekky while you join in the lively atmosphere in Playford’s favourite park.  There will be amusements for all ages and live entertainment all morning.

Breakfast options are bacon and eggy bread […]

[ January 6, 2024; ]
Saturday 6 January – Open Air Cinema 
**EVENT DETAILS CHANGED***
Due to the inclement weather conditions, the planned screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) will no longer be outside, but never fear, the movie will be screened inside the West Torrens Auditorium from 7.30pm.

Other programmed free entertainment will continue inside the Hamra Centre Library, […]

[ January 13, 2024; ]
Open Air Cinema – City of West Torrens Summer Festival
Enjoy another night of great tunes and free children’s entertainment before family favourite movie, Paddington 2 (G) at 8.45pm. The open air cinema will be held on Saturday 13  January 2024 at West Torrens Memorial Gardens.
Grab a treat from the food trucks, savour something from the […]

School Holiday Dates for South Australia
Adelaide School Holiday Dates for 2024 & 2025, School Term Dates and Public Holidays in South Australia.
To help you plan ahead when making travel plans and booking accommodation for your next family trip, here’s where you’ll find the current year’s school term dates, school holiday dates and South Australia’s public […]

[ January 7, 2024; February 1, 2024; February 4, 2024; March 3, 2024; April 7, 2024; May 5, 2024; June 2, 2024; July 7, 2024; August 4, 2024; September 1, 2024; October 6, 2024; November 3, 2024; December 1, 2024; ]
Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia 
An exciting introduction to art for children and their families, enjoy art-making, music, performances and tours on the first Sunday of every month with Start at the Gallery.
START is a FREE family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment at the Art Gallery […]

How to Maximise your Holidays in 2024 in South Australia
By planning ahead you can maximise your time off work in 2024 and turn 23 days of annual leave into 48 days of holiday time here in South Australia.
It always pays to plan ahead when it comes to booking a family holiday for many reasons, such […]