[ July 6, 2019 to July 21, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – July 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Winter July School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
Sand Sculptures – The Jungle Book at Hart’s Mill, Port Adelaide
The Jungle Book themed Sand Sculptures are in a new location, undercover at the historic Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide. This is great news for sand sculpture lovers as this means that the sculptures are not exposed to the elements as they have been in […]
[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known […]
[ April 13, 2019 to April 28, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – April 2019
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Autumn April School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
[ January 1, 2019 to January 27, 2019. January 1, 2019 to January 27, 2019. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – December & January 2018
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Summer School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and […]
[ December 15, 2018 9:00 pm to January 29, 2019 9:12 pm. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – December & January 2018
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Summer School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and […]
[ September 29, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
Semaphore Steam Train | Spring School Holidays 2018
The Semaphore Steam Trains will run every day during the Spring School Holidays except for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The National Railway Museum operates a 2km long 457 mm gauge railway from Semaphore to Fort Glanville which departs from the foot of the jetty at the end of the popular […]
Roy Marten Reserve Playground at Taperoo (near Port Adelaide)
Military Road & Wandana Terrace, Taperoo (car park and entrance on Military Road)
Review by Baby and Toddler Destinations Adelaide and Play & Go Adelaide
The Roy Marten Reserve, near Port Adelaide, has just had a $3.7M redevelopment and the new play space has officially opened in August 2018. The […]
Children’s University Australia is an international partner of Children’s University Trust (UK) and managed by the University of Adelaide, South Australia.
The Children’s University concept is relatively simple: it offers superior educational experiences for children aged between 7 and 14 years and volunteering opportunities for 15-18 year olds outside of school and recognises their achievements through […]
The best spots to see trains in Adelaide – miniature trains, train rides and parks
We are lucky in Adelaide that there are plenty of spots for a fun day out for train enthusiasts, big and small. If you’re looking for train rides or somewhere to go to see model trains then we hope this list […]
[ July 8, 2017 to July 23, 2017. ]
Winter Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the July School Holidays.
Below you will find a list of venues and links to their websites so you can simply click through to check out the activities on offer. Most programs are open to school age children 5 years and older but […]
[ July 8, 2017 to July 23, 2017. ]
Winter Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the July School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities […]
[ April 17, 2016; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ]
The National Railway Museum’s little blue steam train Bub and their little diesel train Ken are celebrating their birthdays in grand style.
All children aged 8 years and under will receive free entry to the party with a free birthday party loot-bag. Kids will also get free train rides behind Bub and Ken and on Bluebird Kestrel!
There will be free children’s […]
Roll up to the National Railway Museum to experience the wonderful world of Archer’s Arcadia. South Australian artist, David Archer, will be exhibiting his humorous, fun and quirky automata ‘penny arcade’ style interactive artworks at the Museum – Archer’s Arcadia Amazing Mechanical Performers.
For more information visit the National Railway Museum website here.
What: Archer’s Arcadia Amazing […]
Hart’s Mill Playground
The Hart’s Mill precinct at Port Adelaide includes a fantastic fully-fenced play space with equipment for kids of all ages.
You can’t miss this brightly coloured modern play equipment in yellow, which is juxtaposed aside the historic Hart’s Mill buildings.
You’ll find reminders of the longest continuously serving flour mill in South Australia (which operated from […]
[ July 12, 2014 to July 20, 2014. ]
During the July School Holidays a variety of circus themed attractions are heading to the National Railway Museum. FREE Entertainment will include roving performers Circus Troop Street Theatre, Carnival Barrel Organ, Daddy Long Legs, Dan Burt One Man Band, Presto the Magician, Ring Master and the OZ Wildlife Tent.
The nine-day event will see the museum’s […]
[ October 12, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Head to the Parabanks Shopping Centre on Saturday, 12 October for their annual Family Fun Day. A free community event, the day will include loads of fun, entertainment and activities including face painting, bouncy castle (weather permitting), balloon clown, Ace Harley joyrides, stiltwalker, contortionist and Bugs Bunny.
There will be a V8 Hot Lap Racing Ute on display along with some great giveaways […]
Semaphore Foreshore, the Beach, Jetty and Carousel
The Semaphore Foreshore is a hive of activity during the warmer months with a host of traditional family attractions.
Located on the corner of the Esplanade and Semaphore Road, the foreshore is watched over by the ‘Semaphore Angel’ positioned on top of the War Memorial Clock which was built in 1925 after […]
From the scenic hills down to the beaches below, South Australia offers an endless supply of things to do each and every day of the year. The list is always evolving, but there are firm favourites that keep both locals and visitors returning for more.
Our state’s tourist attractions are an obvious choice when exposing our children to the […]
Family-friendly P&O Cruise to Port Lincoln & Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Review by Carla Caruso
There’s just something about life on the water that continues to fascinate – as seen by the popularity of shows like The Love Boat and Below Deck!
To celebrate my dad’s 70th recently, I jumped aboard the P&O Pacific Explorer for a four-night […]
Summer Cockle Trains – Goolwa – Port Elliot – Victor Harbor
The Summer Cockle Train season will start from 27 December 2023 with 6 trains running daily until 3 January 2024, plus 26 January, when they will then continue to operate their usual 3 train schedule for the remainder of the holidays.
The Cockle Train travels between […]
[ 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 […]
Exploring North Terrace, Adelaide
If you’re visiting Adelaide for the first time or you’re planning on spending the day in the city with your family, you must explore Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, North Terrace. There is always something new to discover.
Arguably the most picturesque street in the City of Adelaide, take a walk through this historical area […]
Family-Friendly Weekend Stay in Victor Harbor, South Australia
Have a whale of a time in the idyllic town of Victor Harbor, known for its whale-spotting, and historic horse-drawn trams.
Review by Carla Caruso
Victor Harbor is a town I have fond memories of visiting as a child. But I haven’t got there as often as an adult, even […]
Weekend in Wallaroo, including stay at Tarnasey Farm – Review
From farm tours to historic mines and beach fun, you won’t be short of things to do in this Yorke Peninsula town.
by Carla Caruso
I’d only ever bypassed the holiday town of Wallaroo before, never stayed. So, when a mum friend invited us along on a farm […]
Guided Tours of the City of Adelaide Clipper Ship – Review
Do you have a Titanic fan among your crew? They’ll love experiencing being inside a genuine 1864 sailing ship, right here in Port Adelaide.
by Carla Caruso
Port Adelaide is home to the world’s oldest surviving clipper ship, City of Adelaide. Yup, the world. Guided tours are […]
[ October 13, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
Port Adelaide Boatfest
The inaugural Port Festival showcases boats, seafood, the river, museums and more.
The inaugural Port Adelaide BoatFest incorporating the Wooden and Heritage Boat Festival, SA’s Seafood Celebration and the combined Museums in the Port open day will take over the Port Adelaide region on the weekend of the 13 & 14 October 2018. People […]
[ April 28, 2018 to May 31, 2018. ]
South Australia’s 2018 History Festival
The History Festival is all about South Australian history. From April 28 to May 31, thousands of people will explore our state’s history through events which range from walks to websites, talks to tours, and exhibitions to special events.
Have you ever wanted to see inside Glenside Hospital’s infamous Z Ward? Or […]
[ September 30, 2017 to October 15, 2017. ]
Spring Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the October School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on […]
[ April 15, 2017 3:00 pm to April 30, 2017 3:00 pm. ]
Autumn Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the April School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on offer. […]
