Play & Go Adelaide

[ 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. […]

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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 […]

City Lights is Adelaide’s fantastic free Illuminate Adelaide event.
Winter definitely hasn’t been boring in Adelaide since the inaugural launch of City Lights in 2021 and this year’s event has once again captured the imaginations of Adelaideans of all ages. It’s an event that is open to everyone and you can even take kids along in […]

Explore Illuminate Adelaide’s incredible Fire Gardens at the Adelaide Botanic Garden
Wander around the gardens at night and be warmed by spectacular fire art installations that you can walk under, walk through and even sit on!
Review by Claire Davill
French fire experts Compagnie Carabosse have made use of most of the extensive Adelaide Botanic Garden, which means […]

The Umbrella Lights installation returns to Glenelg’s Marina Pier in 2024.
A bright winter awaits at Glenelg’s Marina Pier with the return of the popular family-friendly event Umbrella Lights across June to September.
The light installation’s 2024 season has been switched on for a third year and will be joined by some great retail and hospitality offers, […]

Play as much as you can this June & July with the Touched by Olivia (TBO) Playathon.
Make a difference to Aussie kids who don’t get to play. The TBO Playathon inspires everyone to take the play challenge throughout the months of June and July and increase the amount of time they are committing to […]

 
Caramel Delight Bar – Exclusive to Haigh’s Chocolates
To celebrate World Chocolate Day, Haigh’s are releasing a new limited-edition chocolate bar. The Caramel Delight Bar will  be available in stores and online from Friday 5 July for the weekend of World Chocolate Day until stocks last. 
The exclusive product is a Caramel Delight bar which incorporates chewy […]

[ July 19, 2024; ]
July School Holiday Guardian & Child/Teen Workshop: Earrings Extravaganza with Mintcloud Studio.
Looking for a fun and unique way to spend quality time with your child these school holidays?
Join Mintcloud Studio for their special Guardian & Child Workshop and craft your own dazzling earrings together! Perfect for beginners and budding jewellery makers alike, this workshop will […]

[ July 25, 2024; ]
In this charming and heartwarming Aussie-mation, The Sloth Lane, Laura and her kooky sloth family move to the big city with their prized family recipe book and a rusted old food truck – but will they adapt to life in the fast lane?
The Sloth Lane, from Brisbane-based production company, Like A Photon Creative, opens […]

Five Things for Kids to Watch During School Holidays to Get Them Ready for Paris 2024
Stan has an inspirational selection of family friendly films to get kids ready for the upcoming Paris Olympics this month.  School holidays are a time for relaxation and unwinding and watching movies online in the comfort of your own home […]

[ July 7, 2024; ]
Celebrate World Chocolate Day at Melba’s Angaston & Woodside
World Chocolate Day is on Sunday 7 July, so do yourself a favour and make plans to visit Melba’s Chocolates at either their Woodside Factory or Angaston Dessert Bar and Shop to join in their deliciously great family chocolatey fun!
From FREE kid’s entertainment, Garden Games and food […]

[ July 6, 2024; ]
Visit the Tramway Museum in St Kilda for Twilight Tram Rides during the July school holidays.
It’s time for a fun night on the trams again in St Kilda. Between 2pm and 8pm on Saturday 6 July 2024, experience the gorgeous trams in a rare night opportunity and enjoy the onsite sausage sizzle thanks to the […]