Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 8, 2023; ]
Get ready to roll into Christmas cheer at Noarlunga Recreation Centre
Join the fun and have a jolly good time at the Noarlunga Recreation Centre’s Christmas Skate Party on Friday 8 December 2023.  It’s a great way to kick off the festive season with family and friends.  Dress in your merriest Christmas attire, because there are […]

Mix102.3 has announced the winners of their much-anticipated annual Christmas Lights competition for 2023.
Christmas is the most magical time of the year, and there is nothing quite as magical as enjoying Christmas lights with your family and friends. Together with Fairmont Homes and Seven News Adelaide, the local radio station has brought the spirit of […]

[ January 20, 2024; January 27, 2024; ]
AFC Families Presents Sticker Making Workshops with Billie Justice Thomson.
**SOLD OUT**
Join legendary illustrator Billie Justice Thomson for a special workshop to learn how to make awesome stickers.
Create your own design or use one of Billie’s in a simple 3 step process that is super fun and great for all ages!

Bookings essential, children to be accompanied […]

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe!
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an exciting program of family friendly shows and interactive experiences plus comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, visual art, music, and more. Find everything you need to know about this […]

Melbourne Street Gnome Trail – Free Christmas Activity
This Christmas some mischievous, bearded little creatures have taken over the windows of shops, cafes and businesses along Melbourne Street in North Adelaide.
Spend some time browsing and find them all for a chance to win your own gnome.
Gnomes will be hiding in the windows from 29 November 2023 […]

As the mercury climbs in South Australia it’s great to know that there are some fabulous spots around Adelaide to go to escape the heat. So what are you waiting for – get that sunblock on, grab your hats and sunglasses and cool off those cranky kids!
Here at Play & Go we have some great ideas […]

Discover Funlab’s Entertainment and Dining Precinct in Adelaide’s Rundle Place.
Funlab is a first-of-its-kind entertainment and dining precinct for all ages located on Level 1 in Rundle Place.  Bringing three of its global brands to South Australia for the first time in November 2023, Funlab has created a central ‘Entertainment Place’ with Strike Bowling, Hijinx Hotel […]

[ January 8, 2024; ]
The Adelaide International is back in 2024 and will be kicking off with a Family Fun Day.
Kids’ Day is back and BIGGER than ever at the Adelaide International 2024, so mark your calendars for Monday 8 January for a day packed with giant games, inflatables, Hot Shots tennis, giveaways and more.

Kids’ Day is about encouraging […]

[ December 10, 2023; ]
Christmas Holiday High Tea at Glanville Hall
Experience a family High Tea in a fairytale ‘Christmas castle’ for the perfect afternoon of delicious food and festive fun!
Take your seat in the beautifully decorated, century-old Glanville Hall to enjoy a family-friendly, Christmas-inspired high tea experience, featuring a holiday-themed menu bursting with handmade savoury and sweet treats.

Snap some […]

[ December 1, 2023; ]
Glanville Hall Twilight Christmas Market.
Head to Glanville Hall at Semaphore South to relax and enjoy wood-fired pizzas, street foods, a full bar, live music and more than 20 incredible market stalls.
This family friendly evening under lights on the lawns will also have FREE face painting and roaming Christmas characters for the kids from 5pm until […]

Santa’s Wonderland Magical Christmas Wonderland
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, tobogganing, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail.  You can also have your photo taken with Santa!
What’s New in 2023
This year there are all-new activities including Gingerbread Decorating (an additional $10pp) […]

[ January 13, 2024; January 27, 2024; ]
Movie Nights at the Norwood Pool.
Norwood Swimming Centre is hosting two movies nights this Summer.
Take the family for a swim and enjoy snacks and a movie for only $5 entry.  Experience the magic as they transform their poolside into an open-air cinema, where you can float, relax, and indulge in the adventure of two movies […]

[ January 7, 2024; January 14, 2024; January 21, 2024; January 26, 2024; January 28, 2024; February 18, 2024; ]
Bounce into some water fun this Summer at Norwood Splash.
Take the family along to the Norwood Swimming Centre for some extra fun in the sun this summer.  Catch up with friends, cool down with a swim and relax under the shady gum trees, plus you can try out your skills on their inflatable obstacle course.
Norwood […]

Let the kids get creative and apply to paint a Stobie pole in your neighbourhood.
Stobie pole art is becoming more popular in colouring our streetscapes, but to avoid it being removed and to ensure the Stobie pole is safe to paint, you will need permission from SA Power Networks before you pull out a paint […]

[ January 6, 2024; January 13, 2024; January 20, 2024; February 3, 2024; February 10, 2024; ]
Welcome to Summer Festival 2024!
The 2024 program will kick off on Saturday 6 January and will include 6 FREE family-friendly events.
Get ready to roll out your blanket, soak up the sun, and enjoy all that is Summer Festival. Whether you’re looking to relax with the smooth tunes of local musicians or run wild with the […]

[ December 31, 2023; ]
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a party and fireworks in Semaphore.
Join the City of Port Adelaide Enfield for the ultimate party and spectacular fireworks display to end the year on Semaphore Foreshore.  The festivities kick off at 6pm and continue until the stroke of midnight.

This free and family-friendly community event promises thrills for everyone with […]

Your Family Friendly Guide to Summer in Adelaide
South Australia’s long, hot Summer days and relaxed vibes offer the perfect opportunity to get out as a family and explore our beautiful beaches, catch up with friends at a park or playground and indulge in delicious ice cream.
Our guide to Summer in Adelaide with kids includes some […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]  
Adelaide Strikers to play in the Weber WBBL|09 Final at Adelaide Oval
This season, there’s more to play for as the as the top teams of the season advance to the Weber WBBL|09 Finals.
Four teams will battle it out for glory, with only one club to be crowned champions. The finals series will see third on […]

ENCORE Summer Activations Series at McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast
Get ready for 90 days of unforgettable experiences from artisan markets to pizza and gelati on the beach, kid’s amusements or soak up the sun with a cocktail, local food offerings and live music on the foreshore.
There is something for everyone starting from 1 December in […]

[ March 30, 2024 to April 1, 2024. ]
Adelaide International Kite Festival 2024
Watch the sky fill with colour, twists and twirls, kites of all shapes and size – when the Adelaide International Kite Festival returns to Semaphore Beach in 2024 over the Easter long weekend. 
Save the date for the annual Adelaide International Kite Festival – Saturday 30 March, Sunday 31 March and Monday […]

Save on school fees in 2024 – St Brigid’s School
All Reception students who join St Brigid’s School in 2024 will not be charged school fees for their first year of school – helping you to focus on what matters most.

This is a unique opportunity to join their inclusive school with a richly diverse community and see […]

[ December 15, 2023 to December 16, 2023. ]
Christmas Unwrapped – Experience the Magic of Christmas with the ASO
Kick off the festive season with a bang as the Adelaide Festival Theatre comes alive with the sound of music, song, and laughter.

Guided by your jovial host Guy Noble, the ASO, soprano Desiree Frahn, Graduate Singers and Elder Conservatorium Chorale come together for a concert […]

The Rotary Club of Unley, The City of Unley and the Unley Concert Band presents ‘Carols at the Rotunda’.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Sadly, the Club has made the decision to cancel the Christmas Carol’s Concert at the Rotunda at Memorial Gardens, Unley, which was due to be held on Sunday 10 December 2023. Many will have seen the […]

[ November 25, 2023 to December 2, 2023. ]
Free Public Skate Sessions at the IceArena for 1 week only.
The IceArena in Thebarton has re-opened under new management and new operator, Richard Laidlaw, has announced that all public skate sessions from Saturday 25 November until and including Saturday 2 December 2023 are FREE ENTRY.

The IceArena is South Australia’s premier ice sports and recreational ice […]

EDITOR’S NOTE:
City of Port Adelaide Enfield have unfortunately, due to the extreme weather forecast across the weekend, made the difficult decision to CANCEL Dockside Festival 2023.  The safety of our community, participants, and staff is our top priority, and after careful consideration, we’ve had to make this tough decision.  We understand the excitement and anticipation […]

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Take a look under the sea during the Marine Discovery Centre Open Day in Henley Beach
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of interactive fun, marine-based exploring and learning, followed by a guided beach marine trail on Henley Beach.

During the session, you will have access to a variety of interactive discovery […]

[ December 3, 2023; December 10, 2023; December 17, 2023; December 24, 2023; December 31, 2023; ]
Celebrate a Month-of-Merry at the Market: Christmas at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market!
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is gearing up for a month of holiday cheer, bringing you Christmas joy every Sunday from 3 to 24 December 2023, plus a market on New Year’s Eve.

Fill your table with local, farm fresh goods this festive season. […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Christmas Wonderland at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga  2 December 2023
Christmas Wonderland will transform Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga into a magical children’s festival hub bursting with colour, live music, Fork on the Road food trucks and a sleigh-load of merry-making entertainment to put smiles on faces young and the young at heart.
Free to enter and open to everyone from 5pm […]

Mix102.3’s Back to School Fridays will return in 2024
Mix102.3’s The Ali Clarke Breakfast Show and Credit Union SA are excited to announce they are bringing Back to School Fridays back for 2024.
Back to School Fridays is an initiative driven by the local radio station, where breakfast show hosts Ali Clarke, Max Burford, and Shane Lowe, […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Get in the Christmas cheer with Peter Combe, Adelaide Youth Orchestras, and the Bellyflop in a Pizza band for this tree-mendous performance.
An event for all ages, share the fun and laughter with your children and grandchildren as you wrap yourself in nostalgia with a suite of Peter’s Christmas classics.   From his much-loved Christmas album and […]