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[ December 31, 2023; ]
New Year’s Eve Events in Adelaide & Where to Watch Fireworks in South Australia
New Year’s Eve – Sunday 31 December 2023
Ring in the new year with a bang at one of the many family friendly celebrations with fireworks happening around SA!  New Year’s Eve at Elder Park is back and there are plenty of coastal […]

The 12 Days of Holidays & Escape Cells!
Visit Adelaide Gaol these summer school holidays and discover how prisoners celebrated different holidays throughout the year. Kids can also step into the shoes of prisoners from the past and see if they have what it takes to crack the codes and make their escape from The Escape […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Robe New Years Eve Fireworks to celebrate the end of 2023.
The fireworks display in Robe will be launched from the Breakwater at approximately 9.30pm (depending on darkness) and be viewable from the Robe Foreshore and around Guichen Bay.

Robe is a coastal town 3.5 hours drive south of Adelaide and a popular holiday destination over the […]

[ May 31, 2024; ]
Dr Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope Tour coming to Adelaide.
After a long absence brought on by the COVID pandemic, Goodall, 89, is delighted to be returning to Australia and New Zealand to meet with her supporters and share her reasons for hope in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
Dr Jane Goodall is an English ethologist […]

[ January 18, 2024 to January 20, 2024. ]
DISNEY’S MOANA JR: The Musical presented by the Australian Company of Performing Arts.
Get ready to set sail on an epic adventure with Moana JR Live!
Parents, it’s time to take your family on a journey across the Pacific without leaving your seats! The beloved story of Moana is coming to life onstage, featuring all your favorite […]

[ January 13, 2024 to January 14, 2024. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Greek Festival is back in full swing for its 43rd year, bringing a wave of joy and cultural splendour to the Semaphore Foreshore.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant festival that’s a jubilant expression of Greek heritage and the united South Australian community spirit.  Join in as they embrace their theme, “Semaphore Smiles,” […]

Your Guide to the Best Ice Cream Places Around Adelaide
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!
Here at Play & Go we love our ice-cream – especially in the warmer months, but a bit of cold weather doesn’t stop us eating it during Winter too.  We love it so much we thought we’d […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Copper Coast New Year’s Eve Celebrations on the Wallaroo Foreshore.
Bring in the New Year in Wallaroo watching the Copper Coast New Year’s Eve fireworks displays.  Wallaroo will be holding two spectacular fireworks displays – the first at 9.30pm and then again at midnight on the corner of Chatfield Terrace and Jetty Road.

Entry to this family […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
New Years’ Eve at the Bay.
New Year’s Eve celebrations are back at the Bay to bring in 2024 with a family-friendly night of entertainment and fireworks.
There will be fireworks at the family friendly time of 9.30pm at Glenelg and Brighton on Sunday 31 December, followed by another round of fireworks at midnight at Glenelg only. […]

[ January 12, 2024; ]
Glenelg Ice Cream Festival
You don’t always have to cool off in the water, head down to Glenelg for their Summer Ice Cream Festival during the January school holidays.
Back for 2024, the family-friendly event invites guests to indulge in the popular summer treat while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Bay and Jetty Road and spending […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Adelaide’s NYE 2023 – The city’s premier Riverbank event
Get ready to welcome the New Year in style at Adelaide’s NYE 2023 celebration thanks to the City of Adelaide!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the city’s premier Riverbank event at Elder Park, where the night comes alive with dazzling fireworks, live performances, and family-friendly festivities.

Spectacular Fireworks
Brace yourself […]

[ December 1, 2023 to December 24, 2023. ]
Top Tips for Visiting Santa’s Wonderland at Wayville 2023
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical Christmas wonderland filled with colour and Christmas cheer and it’ so much fun for kids with amusement rides, entertainment, bouncy castles, tobogganing, ice skating, carnival games, showbags, selfie stations, and even SNOW! And, of course, the chance for a chat with Santa […]

Beach access matting has been installed adjacent Muwerang/Kent Reserve in Victor Harbor.
The matting is placed on top of soft sand to provide a stable and slip-resistant path for users of wheelchairs, other mobility aids and prams. It can be used by anyone who has difficulty walking to the water’s edge.
Due to increased storm action during […]

A teenage LEGO enthusiast has brought Tram 361 back to Glenelg, in model form. His creation now has a permanent home at Glenelg’s Bay Discovery Centre.
Jackson Hefford, a passionate teen about trams and everything transport since he was three years old, was able to bring his vision to life using a Holdfast Bay Community Grant. […]

[ December 16, 2023; January 7, 2024; January 20, 2024; February 3, 2024; February 18, 2024; March 10, 2024; ]
The Accessible Beach Day events in Glenelg are designed to give people with disabilities and others with mobility difficulties the opportunity to access the beach and go into the ocean in a safe manner.
Glenelg Beach will host six accessible beach days this summer, starting this December and running into March next year. The City of […]

Pick Your Own Mini Sunflowers – Shimmering Pines Farm Sunflower Festival Update 2023
Up until recently it has been a very dry season this year and due to the lack of rain the sunflowers at Shimmering Pines Farm have not grown very tall. In fact they would call them Mini Sunflowers!
Unfortunately due to the lack rain […]

[ December 17, 2023; ]
The Craigmore Community Christmas Market will be held on 17 December 2023 with over 60 stalls. 
Becky’s Allsorts will be attending this years Craigmore Community Christmas Market along with a range of other stalls offering last minute Christmas presents for your family and friends. There will be a special guest from the North Pole visiting between […]

Ninth Avenue St Peters Christmas Lights Display.
Residents of St Peters bring joy to the local community each festive season with their annual Christmas lights display.
Each year more than 70 houses along Ninth Avenue from Battams Road, Royston Park to Stephens Terrace, St Peters light up and shine bright throughout December until New Year’s Day.  It’s […]

[ December 15, 2023; ]
Ignite Unley Outdoor Cinema (PG) is returning to the Unley Village Green to celebrate Christmas.
Enjoy Christmas themed pre-film entertainment including live music, children’s craft, Christmas story-time and a special visit by Santa himself.
Dinner and movie snacks are covered with a delicious range of food truck offerings. Then settle in at sunset to enjoy the family […]

[ December 8, 2023 to December 9, 2023. ]
At AVcon Christmas Market, artists and craftspeople from all over South Australia and beyond will be brought together to sell unique handmade creations with a nerdy twist. From art prints to self-published novels to pillows and plushies, to comics, to tabletop games and more.
Whether you’re getting a unique festive gift, or just want to show […]

[ January 19, 2024; ]
Blitz Golf makes a mighty return to Adelaide in 2024, with the final of the national series to be played at North Adelaide Golf Club on Friday 19 January.

Dubbed the T20 of golf, Blitz is a mash-up of pro golfers and celebrities battling it out in a fast-paced 10-hole golf tournament. 
The richest single-day golf purse […]

Summer Holiday Special at The Flipside Barcade
The summer holidays are here and Flipside Barcade is pumped to be opening ALL DAY – EVERYDAY!
Kicking off on Monday 4 December, you can find them trading from 12pm to late! They will have the kitchen running all day, (beers on tap – they’re fully licensed for parents) and […]

[ December 9, 2023 to December 10, 2023. December 16, 2023 to December 17, 2023. ]
Free Christmas Snow Photo Sessions and Family Dining at The Gully Public House and Garden
The spirit of Christmas has taken over at The Gully with FREE Christmas snow photography sessions! The Gully’s Snowing Sessions are a picture perfect opportunity for you and your family to dine out and have a photography session in a Christmas Winter […]

Inclusive Playground at Tanunda Recreation Park
Hidden down a side street in Tanunda is a large, inclusive playground with equipment for every ability level, and facilities for all-day play or a quick stop while you’re in the Barossa Valley.
Review by Claire Davill
This playground is full of thoughtful designs and equipment so everyone can play. There’s a […]

Find Christmas cheer and joy across the city of Adelaide with sparkling lights, colourful decorations and the arrival of favourite festive characters.
Each night as the sun goes down, the lights turn on in the city. Perhaps the most well-known of all the lights is the magical lighting display on the Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria […]

Circus Spectacular – Ashton Circus at the Adelaide Fringe.
This vibrant, cutting edge all-ages event is an exhilarating, action-packed 60 minute production. Audiences will be amazed as they witness the famous death-defying wheel of steel, world-class acrobatics and stunning aerial routines.
These thrilling acts have been choreographed with the accompaniment of dynamic dance routines and showcase incredible […]

[ December 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024 to February 7, 2024. ]
The Giant LEGO Sleigh at The Piccadilly
The life-sized LEGO Sleigh is back this year at The Piccadilly on O’Connell Street! From 10am to 10pm until Wednesday 7 February 2024* head to the recently renovated cinema to see the impressive sleigh, take Santa’s reigns and sit on the sleigh for a festive photo.
You can see the […]

[ December 19, 2023 to December 23, 2023. ]
The Southern Lights Special – SteamRanger Christmas Train
Enjoy a night on the Southern Lights train with SteamRanger’s three car heritage Red-Hen Railcar set decorated with lights and decorations inside and out.
Across 5 magical nights, hop aboard the Southern Lights Special departing from Goolwa, along the plains to Middleton and Port Elliot, then down the coast […]

Dunstan Adventure Playground in St Peters has reopened after a major upgrade and still features a huge super-sized tunnel slide!
Review By Claire Davill
The upgraded Dunstan Adventure Playground is better than ever! A brand new, extra long slide, plenty of climbing ropes, water play area, large flying fox and big swings make this playground the perfect […]

[ May 11, 2024 to May 12, 2024. ]
Tips for Seeing Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) in Adelaide and South Australia
If you’ve always dreamed of seeing Aurora Australis (Southern Lights), you may be fortunate enough to witness this beautiful coloured light spectacle from Adelaide. It is not  commonly seen in Adelaide, however, as recently as November and December 2023, it has been viewable and […]