Play & Go Adelaide

Family-friendly holiday in Queensland’s Port Douglas
This seaside village is a paradise between the reef and the rainforest – and it’s only a three-hour flight away.
by Carla Caruso
Far North Queensland is one of those places that you visit, where you think I could move here in a heartbeat. 
There’s a lot to love about the region: oodles of […]

W H Holmes Reserve Playground in Rosslyn Park.
Tucked away in the middle of a leafy, green suburban block is a hidden playground with plenty to keep younger kids occupied.
Review by Claire Davill
W H Holmes Reserve occupies a large green space in the middle of a suburban block, with large, lawned areas stretching out to quiet […]

McElligott’s Quarry Ninja Course Playground in Springfield
A brand new ninja course that’s actually suitable for smaller kids is now open in McElligott’s Quarry Reserve – and it even has it’s own hand-crank powered digital timer! Perfect  for kids to race and challenge themselves over the multiple obstacles.
Review by Claire Davill
With a defined start and finish […]

Mortlock Reserve Playground in Colonel Light Gardens
Mortlock Reserve contains an extensive playground, with something for everyone, blending old and new equipment with all the facilities you need.
Review by Claire Davill
Mortlock Reserve playground is nestled between Colonel Light Gardens Primary School and several playing fields. This means that it can get VERY busy when kid’s sport […]

Adelaide’s Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka (Park 14) is now open after extensive lake repairs and improvements.
Rymill Park is one of our most loved and frequently used recreational spaces in Adelaide and features the Rymill Park Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playground.   The lake is the park’s centrepiece and features a small island with a bridge each side, accessed via […]

Everard Park Reserve and Playground
This park is a hidden gem, and it’s situated just off Anzac Highway.
Review by Jo Parkinson
The City of Unley’s Everard Park reserve and playground is a cute, clean, and well-maintained little park that has it all. It has excellent play equipment, lots of shade, BBQ facilities, and our two favourite things; […]

[ January 12, 2024 to January 13, 2024. ]
Alice in Wonderland – Live on Stage
Experience Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic live on stage at the Her Majesty’s Theatre this January. The internationally acclaimed theatrical masterpiece Alice in Wonderland is coming to Adelaide during the summer school holidays.  Don’t be late for these very important dates, or you will miss your chance to tumble down […]

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
From the studio that brought you Shrek & How to Train Your Dragon comes Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. In Cinemas these September Holidays.
This year, DreamWorks Animation dives into the turbulent waters of high school with a hilarious, heartfelt action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she’s part of a legendary […]

LEGO® Braille Bricks now available from the LEGO® store.
For the past few years Vision Australia have worked with LEGO® to provide their clients with LEGO® Braille Bricks. They have been a massive hit with their clients as a way to make learning braille more fun and accessible to the whole family.
Aimed at kids aged 6+, LEGO® Play […]

[ September 17, 2023; ]
Paringa Park Primary School Community Fair
Paringa Park Primary School is celebrating 70 years in 2023.  Everyone is welcome to go along to this community fair on Sunday 17 September 2023 from 10am – 2pm.  Join the celebrations and enjoy dance performances, music, novelties and amusements.  There will be local business and class stalls to browse […]

[ October 8, 2023; ]
Connect, discover and engage with nature at Along the River, with Nature Play SA.
The event is set within Felixstow Reserve, surrounded by majestic river gums, native flora and abundant bird life, wetlands and walking tracks to explore. Activities are all free and include sunflower bee bombs, bee hotels and tours of the river. 

Take a walk […]

[ October 14, 2023; ]
Light for the Bight is a free, family friendly, celebration of the incredible Nullarbor and Great Australian Bight brought alive through story by lantern-light at sunset.
Go along to Semaphore Foreshore, wait for the sun to set and then watch the magnificent lanterns commence their spectacular parade from the jetty to the reserve and then on […]

[ September 30, 2023; October 4, 2023 to October 7, 2023. ]
Windmill Theatre Company’s production of Hiccup!
Hiccup is a hilarious rocking musical extravaganza about working together, finding friendship and how to, once and for all, stop the hiccups.
It’s a perfect, balmy night in the outback. A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an emu with a penchant for creating wild inventions, awake to discover that a […]

[ September 2, 2023 to September 10, 2023. ]   
Melba’s are counting down the days until the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show kicks off!
Make plans to visit them in the Old Ram Shed from Saturday 2 September until Sunday 10 September! They’ll be there from 9am to 7pm each day, with all your favourite Chocolates and Confectionery, Showbags, and we can’t forget their delectable Chocolate […]

Tarnanthi Festival 2023
One of Australia’s most loved and celebrated singer-songwriters, Arrernte/Gurindji man Dan Sultan will kick off the opening weekend celebration of Tarnanthi, the Art Gallery of South Australia’s festival of contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art in 2023.
Acclaimed as Australia’s leading First Nations art festival, Tarnanthi this year comprises exhibitions at AGSA; a […]

[ October 6, 2023 to October 7, 2023. October 13, 2023 to October 14, 2023. ]
Walk with the Fauna Rescue of SA Talking Batty Education Team as they explore the incredible world of bats.
Grey-headed Flying-foxes have only been in Adelaide since 2010 so there is much for the public to learn about this vitally important keystone species. The organisers are experienced Flying-fox carers, rescuers, rehabilitators and educators within Fauna Rescue […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Freedom Wheels Inclusion Classic
To acknowledge the International Day for People with Disability, Technology for Ageing and Disability SA Inc (TADSA) plan to host a FREE community event at Civic Park, Modbury.
The Inclusion Classic event is funded by the City of Tea Tree Gully and encourages the community to go along and enjoy fun activities and […]

[ September 30, 2023; ]
Nature Festival 2023 welcomes the community to their Opening Picnic for a day of arts, wonder, and adventure at Carrick Hill.
The 2023 Nature Festival theme, ‘The Nature of Home’ invites you to explore and find home in the beauty of the natural world. Step into creativity, adventure and culture for a memorable experience and have […]

[ October 18, 2023 to October 29, 2023. ]
Adelaide Film Festival is back with local and international film premieres, visual art, parties, forums and experiences happening across Adelaide this October.
Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) is South Australia’s premier screen event and one of Australia’s leading film festivals. It’s a celebration of courageous cinema where filmmakers and audiences come together for two weeks of local and […]

[ October 5, 2023; ]
Explore the beautiful environment and connect with nature at the free Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival, suitable for children 0 – 10 years.
Go for a scavenger hunt, explore the nature trail and different kinds of labyrinths or even create your own. Have a play in the newly expanded Nature Play Area or get dirty in […]

Pine Reserve Playground in Aberfoyle Park has had an upgrade!
Review by Brooke Hendry
Have you ever lived in an area for years and not realised that you had an absolute treasure of a playground literally around the corner?
This is what has happened to us. How did we not know about Pine Reserve Playground in Aberfoyle Park? We’ve […]

[ November 4, 2023 to November 5, 2023. ]
Bubble Tea Garden
Join the fun at Festival Plaza to celebrate the global phenomenon of bubble tea, the sweet and refreshing drink that is so popular it has its own national day in its home country! The Taiwanese sensation that combines tea with milk or fruit flavouring, and delicious, chewy tapioca balls is a proven crowd […]

[ July 20, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ is coming to Adelaide! 
The first-ever Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ brings audiences the only opportunity to see real-life versions of the famous Hot Wheels monster truck toys in the DARK Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and the brand new HW 5-Alarm™. […]

Create4Adelaide is a large-scale, year-long project that encourages young people to develop their creative skills and engage with local climate change priorities.
This is an opportunity for young people to be part of something big; to express themselves artistically, to think outside of the box and to engage with important issues around climate change in a […]

[ September 3, 2023; ]
Man with a Pram is an annual event taking place all over the country on the weekend of Father’s Day.
Parents, kids, grandparents and friends and perinatal health representatives get together for a social walk to celebrate and support fathers and father figures. Show your support for dads everywhere by walking in your local Man With A […]

[ November 10, 2023 to November 19, 2023. ]
Adelaide Italian Festival 2023
Celebrate Italy’s world-class food and wine, art, culture and traditions.
Returning again this year, the Adelaide Italian Festival invites all South Australians to immerse themselves in Italian culture for a full ten days. Running from 10-19 November 2023, there will be an array of Italian events on offer. 

The first Italian Festival in Adelaide […]

Playground Redevelopments in Adelaide
Many playgrounds in Adelaide and regional South Australia are currently undergoing impressive transformations to provide kids and families with fun and engaging playspaces. Some of the playgrounds that are being redeveloped feature inclusive play equipment, large slides, swings and flying foxes. 
So that you can keep up to date with the latest news […]

[ November 18, 2023; ]
Parkside Primary School Fete
Join the local Parkside community for a day of fun at Parkside Primary School on Saturday 18 November 2023.  The day will include entertainment and activities such as a silent auction, art show, games, amusements and silent disco.

Bric a brac markets will be selling items such as plants, books, jewellery and a […]

[ October 7, 2023 to October 8, 2023. ]
Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo
The 2023 Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the first weekend in October at the Torrens Parade Ground. 
This year, there will be over 25 local and and interstate dealers buying, selling, and providing valuations. The Royal Australian Mint will also be in attendance. The event will be […]

The CBCA Book of the Year Awards reflect the strength and diversity of children’s literature in Australia.
Established in 1945, the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) was founded at a time when Australian children’s books were few, and Australian authors and illustrators were virtually unknown. In 1946 the CBCA established annual book awards to promote […]