Play & Go Adelaide

[ November 19, 2023; ]
Harvest the Fleurieu’s annual Strawberry Fair is back this November.
This year they will have all the fun you know and love from previous years, including FREE face painting and a jumping castle for the kids, as well as live music, delicious food and a mini market featuring some of their favourite local producers.  There will […]

[ January 4, 2024 to January 7, 2024. ]
The Australian Ballet presents Storytime Ballet: Cinderella – an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
Cinderella tells the story of a beautiful and kind young girl who is forced to wait on her wicked stepmother and stepsisters.

When her stepmother and stepsisters are invited to a ball at the palace, they cruelly […]

[ November 12, 2023; ]
Fridayz Live ’23 Tour Australia & New Zealand
Frontier Touring, MG Live, Illusive Presents, Hit Network (AU), ZM & Flava (NZ) present Fridayz Live 2023 powered by Macca’s. The hottest event in the Southern Hemisphere returns this November with your favourite party, Fridayz Live with an unforgettable night of dance floor anthems and the icons behind […]

BECKHAM is a 4 part biographical docuseries on Netflix that traces David’s rise from his humble beginnings in east London to international sports superstar. David played professionally for the very best teams: 11 years for Manchester United, then on to Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris St.-Germain.
It’s a fascinating documentary with an in […]

[ October 31, 2023; ]
Go along to Paralowie Village this Halloween dressed in your scariest (or favourite) costume and have your trick or treating bucket at the ready.
Are the kids planning to trick or treat this Halloween?  Take the family to this free spook-tacular event from 3pm until 5pm on Halloween, Tuesday 31 October at Paralowie Village.

There will be […]

[ October 28, 2023; ]
Halloween Potion Party in the Enchanted Forest.
A morning of magical mindfulness amongst the Enchanted Forest at Hugh Johnson Reserve in Sheidow Park.  Have a spooktacular time creating eco friendly nature potions in the Magical Garden with spooky host ‘Potion Pixie’. Organised by Arts by Nature, there will be eco friendly spooky themed fizzies by Wild […]

[ December 16, 2023 to December 17, 2023. ]
Where to buy fresh Christmas Trees in Adelaide from Make-A-Wish Australia.
Make-A-Wish Australia are selling fresh, real Christmas trees in four Adelaide locations during December 2023.
Get your fresh Christmas trees from the Make-A-Wish Christmas tree stalls this year and support a great cause, with all proceeds supporting the Make-A-Wish Australia – Adelaide Branches.

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes […]

[ November 12, 2023; ]
After a three-year hiatus, the Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party is making a grand return on Sunday 12 November 2023.
A festive extravaganza has been planned for the City of Port Adelaide Enfield with a morning Christmas parade followed by a street party.  The parade kicks off at 11am and will travel along Commercial […]

Find out where to buy a real Christmas Tree this year in Adelaide.
There’s something about the fresh smell of pine and the novelty of having a real tree in your home at Christmas time.  Most places around SA open in November for ordering trees and there are also local pop-up tree sales in December. If […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The much-anticipated Villawood Christmas Parade in Gawler will be a twilight event on the first Saturday in December.
The Town of Gawler will be supporting this event along with the Gawler Business Development Group, Villawood Properties and Tony Piccolo MP for a festive extravaganza in the heart of thier wonderful town.

The 2023 Villawood Gawler Christmas Parade […]

Rainbow High is the leading global fashion doll brand and hit animated YouTube series that encourages creativity, celebrates diversity, and embraces inclusivity each and every day.
Together, with their friends at Shadow High, they’re showing the world that you should be proud to let your true colours shine. Rainbow High: Runway Rush is out now on […]

[ November 1, 2023 to November 29, 2023. ]
The 2023 Cunard British Film Festival returns to cinemas in Adelaide this November.
The program includes a large selection of films from the British Isles that will be screened at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas in the city and Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas. This year’s line-up boasts an array of dramas, comedies, true stories and documentaries, featuring […]

[ November 19, 2023; ]
Carnevale in the Park – Adelaide Italian Festival
The Victoria Park Social Club are hosting Carnevale on Sunday 19 November with regional Italian food, live music and more as part of the 2023 Adelaide Italian Festival.
This is a family friendly event with delicious food on offer including pizza, antipasto, pasta, porchetta, zeppole and gelato.  Enjoy live […]

[ November 4, 2023; ]
SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Open Day in Adelaide
The MFS will open the doors to the Adelaide Fire Station on Wakefield Street straight after the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant allowing families to explore the fire station and enjoy a range of fun activities.
Have you or your kids ever wanted to explore a real fire station? Or […]

[ October 29, 2023; ]
Calling all little ghost hunters! Join the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market at their Spook-tacular Halloween Market on Sunday 29 October.
Get ready to spook and snack, dressed in your favourite Halloween costumes. Fuel up with a yummy breakfast, and while you explore the market, your little ones can embark on a thrilling adventure for a chance […]

Your Guide to Christmas Pageants around Adelaide
Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for local residents to enjoy, heralding the start of the festive season. Community Christmas pageants are a great way to support local businesses, organisations, schools and clubs as they entertain the crowds with floats, street walkers, animals […]

[ November 18, 2023 to January 2, 2024. ]
Visit the Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
Soaring 25 metres into the sky, this beautiful Christmas tree towers over Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga each year and lights up nightly until the end of the festive season as part of the City of Adelaide’s Christmas Festival.
Going to see the giant Christmas tree is the city is a […]

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Join the fun as Santa and all his helpers arrive to spread cheer around the Adelaide Hills at The Lights of Lobethal Christmas Pageant.
The Lights of Lobethal Festival presented by RAA is back in 2023 and the Lobethal Christmas Pageant will be held on the Festival’s opening night, Saturday 9 December.
Created by the community of […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The 62nd Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 2 December 2023.
Children and families of Port Pirie and surrounding districts are invited to attend this year’s Port Pirie Christmas Pageant on the first Saturday in December.  Join the crowds and see the streets of Port Pirie lined with happy faces as the colourful […]

[ November 26, 2023; ]
Celebrate the return of the Glenelg Christmas Pageant on Sunday 26 November 2023.
The Glenelg Christmas Pageant is a much-loved tradition, not only enjoyed by Holdfast Bay residents but visitors to the City as well.

Children and adults alike will once again line Jetty Road on Sunday 26 November 2023 to cheer and wave along with the […]

[ November 17, 2023 to November 18, 2023. ]
Kookaburra Homes Murray Bridge Riverfront 2 Day Christmas Festival.
The 2023 Kookaburra Homes Christmas Festival in Murray Bridge will kick off on Friday 17 November from 5pm until 9pm and continue Saturday 18 November from 11am until 9pm.  There will be food trucks, market stalls, amusement rides, entertainment, bands and fun for the whole family.

The Thomas […]

[ December 3, 2023; ]
The Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Fair and Market will bring delight to all of the Hills Community.
The Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Fair and Market will be held on Sunday 3 December 2023 from 11am.  This year is the pageants 30th birthday and community organisations, schools, pre-schools and businesses are invited to take part in the […]

[ November 18, 2023; ]
The Norwood Christmas Pageant takes place in November each year and is one of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peter’s most iconic events. 
The Norwood Christmas Pageant is back in 2023 and set to ignite the Christmas spirit on The Parade, Norwood with colourful floats, music and entertainment including live bands, clowns, dancers, fairies […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Celebrating their 41st year, the Mt Barker Christmas Pageant looks forward to seeing lots of happy faces once again on the first Saturday in December.
The Mount Barker Christmas Pageant features a number of school, sporting, community and business groups taking part in the festivities.
Starting at 10.30am at the Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre Oval, the route […]

[ December 23, 2023; ]
The Tailem Bend Christmas Parade will have free entertainment for the kids, plenty of market stalls and displays, food galore and music in the street on Saturday 23 December 2023.
Festivities will start at 4.30pm in Willow Street and Father Christmas will meet and greet the children after the Parade and you can take your own […]

[ November 25, 2023; ]
Join family and friends for a day of fun and community spirit at the Playford Community Christmas Pageant on Saturday 25 November 2023.
Go along and see the jolly fellow in a red suit make his entrance into Playford preceded by many of the local community groups and people of Playford.

With free entry, the gates open […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Santa is coming to Salisbury for the 31st Salisbury Community Christmas Parade on Saturday 2 December 2023. 
The parade will set off from Pioneer Park at 10am and will travel through the Salisbury City Centre, ending at the Salisbury Civic Plaza where there will be rides, market stalls, kids’ activities and entertainment until 2pm.

Santa is looking […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Go along to the Salisbury Christmas Parade Markets for some affordable Christmas shopping and free family entertainment. 
The Salisbury Christmas Parade Markets boast Christmas-themed market stalls along with music, entertainment, children’s activities, competitions and giveaways. There will of course also be a visit from Santa.

Held at Salisbury Community Hub and Civic Plaza, the market is great […]

[ December 9, 2023 to December 23, 2023. ]
The Lights of Lobethal Festival presented by the RAA.
Created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, this much loved Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley for over sixty years.  

Please keep an eye on the Lights of Lobethal Facebook page for regular updates in regards to any weather related event […]

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]