Play & Go Adelaide

The biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Adelaide Fringe, is excited to announce that the 2025 Poster Competition is officially open for submissions with a $10,000 cash prize up for grabs.
The iconic festival is on the lookout for a design that encapsulates this year’s theme, “One for all and all for one”. The […]

A follow up to the Australian animated feature film, 100% Wolf, in which our hero, Freddy, had to grapple with the shock revelation that he is destined to be not a mighty werewolf like all of his family, but a tiny pink poodle.
In 200% Wolf, Freddy thinks he has everything it takes to lead his […]

[ September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. ]
Previously known as Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked, this popular and successful festival has been renamed Hahndorf Immersed, rebranded and amplified to provide even more ways to engage meaningfully with one of South Australia’s living gems.
More than 40 artisan and intimate experiences and events will be part of the 2024 award winning Hahndorf festival over the […]

Enter a competition to experience being a showbag tester with your class, sporting club or community group at this year’s official Showbag Launch for the Royal Adelaide Show.
Official testers get to see, play with, and test the hundreds of showbags before anyone else at the official Showbag Launch on Thursday 15 August 2024 at the […]

[ July 28, 2024; ]
Adelaide Airport and Virgin Australia are excited to bring a trial day specially designed to assist individuals with disabilities and conditions that impact travel to become familiar with the airport environment and processes.
This trial day aims to ensure a more comfortable and confident travel experience for everybody. The event is perfect for individuals with […]

Foodbank SA & NT has identified that students and families facing food insecurity also struggle to afford personal hygiene products including period products.
Schools engaged in the Foodbank School Breakfast Program have highlighted that ‘period poverty’ – a lack of access to sanitary products can lead to young women missing school. Foodbank SA & NT has […]

[ August 11, 2024; ]
Join the Sea Shepherd Adelaide crew for Sea Shepherd Day at Port Noarlunga Beach.
Participate in beach clean-ups, learn more about Sea Shepherd’s ongoing campaigns, and discover how you can support the ocean conservation efforts at Day for the Ocean 2024 at Port Noarlunga Beach.

The event will commence with a safety briefing at 9am and finish […]

It’s dazzling, it’s delightful, it’s a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Adelaide is a real prize for your eyes.
Review by Carla Caruso
Arcade games, claw machines, bumper cars … these are a few of my boys’ favourite things!
You can find all of them in the one place at Archie Brothers Cirque […]

The South Australian Museum is a popular destination for families with kids of all ages, offering free educational activities, intriguing displays and innovative temporary exhibitions. The Discovery Centre is a favourite with families, offering hands-on exploration, while the Giant Squid that covers four floors is always popular.
READ OUR REVIEW OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM

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A recent redevelopment at Burchell Reserve in St Peters has brightened up this area with a small playground, accessible features, multi use courts and plenty of facilities.
Review by Claire Davill
Burchell Reserve has undergone a complete redevelopment in 2024, installing a large stormwater drainage system and revamping the old tennis courts and playground. The result is […]

[ October 10, 2024; ]
Socceroos to play at Adelaide Oval in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Round Three AFC Asian Qualifiers™
The Australian Socceroos are set to return to South Australia for the first time in seven years to play for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Australia will play China at Adelaide Oval on Thursday 10 […]

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure!
After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a […]

[ August 3, 2024; ]
The new Hallett Cove Coastal Walkway Bridges will be officially opened in August.
The official opening of the new Coastal Walkway Bridges will be a day of celebration with breathtaking views as they officially cut the ribbon on these stunning additions to our beautiful coastline.
This 2 year and multi-million dollar project has been completed in a […]

Explore the picturesque walking trails and take in the breathtaking coastal views from Hallett Cove Conservation Park and dine in or takeaway from the newly renovated Boatshed Cafe.
It can sometimes be the simple things like getting back to nature and breathing in the sea air to help us slow down in this busy, fast paced […]

1947 Coffee Co. offers a bright, open eating space with delicious family-friendly foods and a bonus outdoor play area.
Located in the brand new Evergreen Community Precinct that sits adjacent to Enfield Memorial Park, the cafe sits overlooking  lawns and bushland sloping down to the western suburbs. The interior is open and light-filled and welcoming, with […]

Situated a short stroll from the South Park Lands, Hutt Street is the perfect starting point to fuel up before a day of family activities.
Grab the gang and some takeaway treats from the Local IGA before heading to TreeClimb or a journey on two wheels and explore the Bike Art Trail or BMX City […]

Daughters & Dads Cricket is a ground breaking program developing cricket skills and strengthening relationships between daughters and dads.
Like to boost your daughter’s social-emotional wellbeing, increase her physical activity levels, and deepen her relationship with her dad or father figure?
Daughters and Dads Cricket is a life changing program.  Developed by researchers at the University of […]

[ July 12, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]
Seven stories about how we fill the earth, our space & our lives.
A giant caterpillar giving birth to green balloons, a man negotiating a door, and a woman creating a garden from dead branches are just some of the stories created by the 12 artists included in seven works that complete Fill the Earth, a […]

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
SALA is a state-wide showcase and celebration of South Australia’s living visual artists.
SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. […]

[ September 19, 2024; ] [caption id="attachment_198747" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Court McAllister[/caption]
Runt, based on Craig Silvey’s best-selling novel is a delightful Australian family film that blends heartfelt moments with humour. The story revolves around eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend, Runt, an adopted stray dog.
The live action feature is adapted for the screen by its West Australian author […]

This year’s tour of international dance sensation ‘Burn The Floor’ will star the much loved and supremely talented Phil Burton from globally renowned supergroup ‘Human Nature’.
2024 celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Burn The Floor and this year, the legendary production will feature the Great Aussie Rock Classics, including INXS, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Sia, AC/DC, […]

Illuminate Adelaide returns to the Adelaide Zoo this year, with Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights, a luminous step back in time to when ancient creatures roamed the earth!
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Illuminate experience at the zoo has become a winter favourite activity for many families. It’s great fun to bundle the kids up in their winter […]

[ November 5, 2024 to November 7, 2024. ]
Anh Do The Happiest Refugee Live! in Adelaide, Tanunda and Murray Bridge this November.
Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.”
Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with […]

[ November 16, 2024; ]
See The Wiggles in Adelaide – a spectacular live show for the whole family!
The world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles! are bringing their ARIA award winning live show back for their annual arena tour as they embark on their biggest & brightest show yet!

Get ready for a carnival of fun in a day filled […]

[ August 3, 2024; ]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield presents a FREE one-day immersive winter event featuring live music, food, fire, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Experience the enchanting blend of fire and ice this winter at MELTFest—an immersive one-day, free winter event set to light up Adelaide’s North-Western suburbs across two hot locations.
On Saturday 3 August 2024, this uniquely South […]

WIN Tickets to Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group, and TEG Life Like Touring present PAW Patrol™ Live! ‘Race to the Rescue,’ an action-packed, music-filled production at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Saturday 24 August 2024.
It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure […]

The new playground at Spad Street Reserve in Albert Park is now open.
Works are complete and the redeveloped space at Spad Street Reserve is open for the local community to enjoy. Covering 3000m2 of open space, the new playground features inclusive equipment suitable for a variety of ages and abilities.  There will be an official […]

Patch Theatre’s latest interactive show for children, Superluminal, blends art and science in a fun, immersive, glowing world full of strange creatures.
Review by Claire Davill
Children are guided through several spaces by a performer and encouraged to explore with their own lamp. Changing colours reveal new creatures on the walls and footprints on the floor. 

The lanterns […]

[ July 14, 2024; ]
Celebrate World Chimpanzee Day with the troop at Monarto Safari Park on Sunday 14 July.
Did you know that we share approximately 98.7% of the same DNA with Chimpanzees? Like us, these incredible creatures show a range of emotions like hugging for comfort and smiling or laughing when happy.

Sadly, this species is highly endangered with as […]

[ July 11, 2024; ]
Explore what your local community center has to offer this NAIDOC Week at the Bagster Road Community Open Day.
The day will be filled with exciting activities for all ages. Welcome to Country and didgeridoo performance will be done by Robert Taylor. Also enjoy a BBQ and coffee van along with a DJ providing music throughout […]