Play & Go Adelaide

[ May 25, 2025; ]
Camp Quality Convoy Adelaide is a fun way fun way for anyone who drives a truck to show their support for kids facing cancer and their families.
Head down to Camp Quality Convoy Adelaide on Sunday 25 May at Victoria Park and enjoy a free family festival, where you can cheer on over 150 trucks […]

[ May 11, 2025; ]
Government House in Adelaide will open its gates to the public for a special History Festival Open Day with free entry.
Guests will have the opportunity to view the public rooms of Australia’s oldest continuously occupied Government House. Members of the public can learn about the architectural features, artefacts, and daily operations. 

Presented by Government House Adelaide […]

[ May 4, 2025; ]
The Science Collective’s Mount Barker Science Fair returns to Cornerstone College in May for a day jam packed with interactive science fun.
There will be two three-hour sessions on the day (9.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-4pm) and each session will have amazing science shows, engaging displays and plenty of hands-on activities to keep young family members busy for […]

Take a walk on the wild side and discover an underrated treasure in Adelaide’s north-west. 
Review by Carla Caruso
There’s nothing like stumbling upon hidden gems in your hometown that you haven’t encountered before.
One day during the school holidays, when my family-of-four were at a loose end, we decided to go check out the St Kilda Adventure […]

[ May 25, 2025; ]
RailFest 2025 – Mount Barker Railway Heritage Festival
A family-friendly open day at Mount Barker Railway Station, featuring steam locomotive-hauled shuttle train services* between Mount Barker and Bugle Ranges.
For one day, the Mt Barker Rail Festival will be hosted by SteamRanger at the Mt Barker railway station. The festival gives visitors the opportunity to ride on […]

[ May 21, 2025; ]
The National Simultaneous Storytime book for 2025 is The Truck Cat.  Written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell. Published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing.
Every year, a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places […]

[ May 25, 2025; August 17, 2025; October 26, 2025; ]
The Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market is Adelaide’s favourite market dedicated to women’s preloved and vintage fashion.
Round She Goes Market handpicks around 50 stallholders all dedicated to women’s fashion.  As well as a huge, quality selection of women’s vintage and retro clothing and accessories from the 1940s onwards, shoppers can expect to find preloved […]

[ May 12, 2025 to May 18, 2025. ]
Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week in May – Australia’s annual celebration of families.
The aim of National Families Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society. National Families Week is a time to celebrate with your family, make contact with your […]

[ May 16, 2025; ]
On Walk Safely to School Day, primary school aged children are encouraged to walk with their parents or caregiver to school. This encourages healthy habits as well as teaching vital road safety skills.
Primary school aged children across Australia will make those important steps towards a healthier future by participating in National Walk Safely to School […]

Caffe Primo in the Minlaton Hotel offers delicious meals in a family friendly dining space right in the heart of Minlaton on the Yorke Peninsula.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Minlaton Hotel is located right in the heart of the historic town and has a large welcoming dining space perfect for families staying nearby or travelling […]

 
The Minlaton Playground has something for every kid to enjoy which makes it the perfect pit-stop on the Yorke Peninsula.
Review by Adaire Prosser
There is something for everyone at the Minlaton Playground. Located just as you drive into town, this fully fenced playground has a variety of swings, slides, climbing options and more for every […]

The Moonta Bay Holiday Park has a range of accommodation options and is in close proximity to family friendly attractions in a beautiful seaside location. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Moonta Bay is a beautiful family friendly beach located approximately 2 hours from Adelaide. It is wonderful to visit on a day trip, but with so much to […]

[ May 11, 2025; ]
Get set for a morning bursting with good vibes because Market Mums’ Day is returning to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market! Plus Shop to Win a Farmers Market Mother’s Day Hamper on the Day.
Join the excitement at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on Sunday 11 May for a fantastic celebration of all things Mum. Start […]

[ May 4, 2025; ]
South Australians are being asked to put schnitties on the menu this May and pledge to support an end to bullying and drug and alcohol-fuelled youth violence.
The fundraising initiative #schnitty4sam organised by the Sammy D Foundation commemorates the life of the charity’s namesake, Sam Davis. Sam was 17 years-old when he played a game […]

Entries are now open for the 2025 Royal Adelaide Show competitions. With over 40 sections on offer across a range of categories, there’s something for everyone. 
Do you have a brilliant baker, savvy sewer or green thumb at home?  From arts, crafts and cookery, to horticulture, photography and more, the Royal Adelaide Show offers you and […]

[ May 11, 2025; ]
The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
Their aim is to deliver a fun, healthy and inspirational community event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.

Adelaide’s 2025 event will be held in Pinky Flat […]

[ May 10, 2025; September 6, 2025; ]
The special SteamRanger experience for young families is back in May and September with the ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ train.
The Teddy Bears Picnic train operates between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn, departing Mount Barker at 10am in the morning and returning in the afternoon around 4.30pm.  Pack your own picnic to enjoy at the Strathalbyn Station park […]

Design a Mini Float for the 2025 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.
Primary school children have the chance each year to win an exclusive experience at the annual National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant by getting creative and designing a mini float.  They need to submit a minimum of one full-colour, hand-drawn or digital drawing of the mini float […]

[ May 11, 2025; ]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Adelaide on Sunday 11 May 2025
Mother’s Day gift ideas and family-friendly activities to show Mum how much you care.
We think Mums everywhere deserve some extra love and attention on Mother’s Day to show how much they are loved and appreciated. Take the time to find out what that special Mum or […]

[ May 18, 2025; ]
Walk to Defeat MND and show your support for the Motor Neurone Disease community in South Australia by raising awareness and vital funds for research and care. 
Walk to Defeat MND is one of MNDSA’s major annual fundraising events which enables MNDSA to provide qualified, experienced and passionate staff to provide care, comfort, and supportive client […]

The family friendly Aldgate Pump Hotel has a variety of indoor and outdoor dining, plus it features an outdoor playground.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Aldgate Pump Hotel has it all for family dining. There is the option of cozy, traditional English style indoor dining with fireplace heaters, a new expanded indoor area with views outside, as […]

Lilac Reserve playground in Mount Barker has a lot of different climbing options, a suspension bridge and a large slide for kids who love climbing to new heights!
Review by Adaire Prosser
As Mount Barker expands, we are being treated to new playgrounds and Lilac Reserve does not disappoint! There are plenty of options to challenge kids […]

Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new BABY.
Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience will arrive in more than 2,600 cinemas across 14 countries beginning 30 May 2025. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, […]

[ May 31, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
Mega Toy Fair Adelaide, Australia’s largest premier old toy models collector fair, returns to Adelaide for its 31st year in 2025.
The Mega Toy Fair is held at the Adelaide Showground every year for one weekend at the beginning of June. It is the largest event on the toy collector calendar and hosts local and interstate […]

[ May 31, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
Meet your favourite cosplay creators, shop a selection of products and catch up with fellow pop-culture fans. The Oz Comic-con returns for 2025 at the Adelaide Showground.
At Oz Comic-Con, diversity and passion are celebrated within pop culture fandoms. With its inclusive atmosphere, it provides a platform for fans of all ages and interests to come […]

[ May 24, 2025; ]
Green Industries SA has partnered with local councils and charities to offer a FREE clothing donation and linen recycling event to be held on Saturday 24 May 2025.
The event will run from 9am to 3pm, with 8 sites open across Adelaide to all South Australian residents. Unwanted, high-quality clothing and old, worn-out linens will be […]

[ May 4, 2025; ]
The City of Unley’s Double Shot! Coffee Fiesta is making a triumphant return as part of the 2025 Tasting Australia program.

Get caffeinated at Unley’s Double Shot Coffee Fiesta and celebrate the universal love of coffee with leading Adelaide cafes, roasters and baristas.

Taste the finest specialty coffee, complemented by gourmet food, a vibrant live music program […]

[ May 17, 2025 to May 18, 2025. ]
Celebrate cats at the inaugural Oz Feline Fair & CATstravaganza, the convention for everything ‘cat’.
This year, the Oz Feline Fair is partnering with world-renowned, celebrity cat judge and social media mega-star, Steven Meserve to bring his Loving Cats Worldwide (LCWW) International Cat Competition, the CATstravaganza to Adelaide.

The fair will showcase cats of all breeds, from […]

[ May 2, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is where foodies come to discover what’s new on the menu.
Intimate dinners with world-class chefs, adventures to some of the state’s most remote regions and a wine party in Town Square are all on offer when Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel returns in 2025.

Homegrown chefs, winemakers, beverage experts, hosts […]

[ May 17, 2025 to May 18, 2025. ]
The Adelaide Pregnancy, Babies & Children’s Expo allows parents to chat face-to-face with a wide range of exhibitors to gain up-to-date, expert advice on the early years of parenting. You can also see, touch, try and buy the products and services that best suit your needs.
Event-goers can receive expert tips and advice from trusted experts, […]