Play & Go Adelaide

[ February 8, 2025 to July 25, 2025. ]  
Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard is coming to the South Australian Museum in February 2025.
In an international coup, Adelaide will host the world premiere exhibition, Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, the first time this precious collection of objects has ever travelled outside the United Kingdom from 8 February to […]

Summer Sessions at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Head to the newly renovated Mediterranean Garden in the heart of Adelaide Botanic Garden on a summer weekend for Evergreen Deli’s Summer Sessions.  
Settle in to enjoy live acoustic music, refreshing cocktails, mouth-watering food or ice-cold beers. The bar opens at 1pm with live music from 2pm.  ENTRY IS […]

[ January 22, 2025 to January 23, 2025. ]
FREE Inflatable Summer Fun for Kids at Victor Harbor.
Muwerang/Kent Reserve in Victor Harbor will play host to an inflatable obstacle course for one weekend only during the summer school holidays. Let the kids unleash their inner adventurer as they conquer towering obstacles, navigate courses and bounce their way to victory.

This free event is part of […]

[ February 22, 2025 to February 23, 2025. March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025. March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025. March 22, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
Bubba-Licious  
Bubba-Licious is the perfect Adelaide Fringe show for mums and Dads who are dying to get their new humans out to the Fringe!
Inspired by being a new mum, Kat Placing has devised a show for babbling babies & tireless toddlers!

Performed by Luth Wolf from Big Tops for Tiny Tots, it is a sensory display of […]

[ January 11, 2025 to January 19, 2025. ]
Pelican Productions’ is celebrating 20 years of Music Theatre Camp this January at Westminster School’s Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts.
Over 300 young performers will take the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this renowned Adelaide program, which has nurtured young talent since its founding in 2005.

Music Theatre Camp is an intensive two-week […]

Sea of Light and Neon Canvas at ILA Playground – Fantastic self-guided digital art activities that are suitable for all ages – from babies to adults!
Review by Claire Davill
Patch Theatre and Realities Extended have come together to provide two activities for families during the 2025 summer school holidays. This is a great opportunity to beat […]

[ January 16, 2025; January 18, 2025; ]
Explore South Australia’s Marine Giants in 360° Dome Virtual Reality – all the wonders of the deep ocean without getting wet at the Adelaide Planetarium.
A great school holiday activity, this January families and children of all abilities are invited to embark on a thrilling underwater journey without getting wet at the ‘MEGAfauna of the Great […]

Ready… set… BUILD MODE with BLUEY LEGO®!
Calling all builders, big and small! Explore the world of Bluey brick by brick with brand-new LEGO ® sets across the LEGO 4+ and LEGO DUPLO ® ranges, inspired by your favourite Bluey moments!
The LEGO Group and BBC Studios have announced a new partnership that will let families and […]

[ January 21, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]
Beacon Holiday Program: Free 4-Day Tech Exploration for Students!
Is your child in Years 5 to 9 and interested in virtual reality and immersive technology?

Proudly sponsored by Lumination, in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, The Beacon Program is a free 4-day holiday program inviting students in the Le Fevre Peninsula to explore their connection to Country […]

[ February 8, 2025; March 1, 2025; March 29, 2025; ]
Free Family Friendly Sunset Concerts in the Park.
Music lovers are invited to enjoy the sunset to a soundtrack of jazz, melodies or symphony in some of the beautiful parks located in The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters.
Concerts in the Park is a series of free, open-air performances featuring music from talented local bands […]

The Willunga Jubilee Rose Garden boasts a large open space with plenty to keep kids of all ages and abilities busy.
Review by Adaire Prosser
In the heart of Willunga, the Jubilee Rose Garden is a wide open reserve that has not one, but two playgrounds in addition to a BMX track and skate park. There is […]

The Clarrie Eatts Reserve at Aldinga Beach is a great playspace located just a few steps from the beach.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you can’t decide whether to head to the beach or playground, Aldinga Beach offers both! Located adjacent to the surf life saving club, the foreshore playground has a range of play equipment with […]

Discover What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the January Long Weekend!
The last long weekend before school resumes after the summer holidays is jam-packed with a range of family-friendly activities and events. Australia Day in Adelaide celebrates the country’s culture, history, and community spirit with Aus Lights on the River – a FREE […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Rotary Club of Morialta’s Aussie Day Duck Race is back in 2025.
The Great Australia Day Duck Race at Thorndon Park in Campbelltown is hosted by the Rotary Club of Morialta to raise funds for local projects and causes.

Go along with the whole family and watch the ducks race down the channel, while also enjoying one […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
City of Onkaparinga’s Australia Day Family Fair & Fireworks.
Join the City of Onkaparinga for a fun Australia Day evening filled with an assortment of activities designed for the whole family’s enjoyment.

Enjoy scrumptious food offered by a diverse range of vendors, delight your little ones with engaging children’s activities and be entertained by live performances throughout […]

[ January 20, 2025 to January 21, 2025. ]
Shoot HQ January School Holiday Basketball Camp.
Get ready for an epic two-day basketball camp designed to sharpen your skills just in time for the upcoming basketball season. Hosted at ShootHQ and powered by Transition Sports, this camp is perfect for athletes looking to push their game to the next level.

During this high-energy camp, players will […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Celebrate Australia Day with an unforgettable mix of racing, music, food, and family-friendly fun at the Adelaide Galvanising Industries Strathalbyn Cup.
Dubbed South Australia’s most picturesque and glamorous country race meeting, the Strathalbyn Cup will be held on Sunday 26 January 2025 at the beautiful Strathalbyn Racecourse.  This iconic event offers something for everyone including plenty […]

[ January 25, 2025; ]
The Marion Outdoor Pool will host their next Family Movie Night on the Australia Day long weekend.
Mark your diaries for Saturday 25 January and head down to the Marion Outdoor Pool for an outdoor movie night.  Start the afternoon with a splash in their three pools, splash park and waterslides. Then, settle down on the […]

WIN Tickets to Sea of Light at ILA Playground
Embark on a journey of light and imagination in the illuminating interactive installation for children and families at ILA Playground featuring Patch Theatre.
These summer holidays, step into The Light Room and enter a world of wonder! Sea of Light by Patch Theatre brings together magical light and […]

[ January 15, 2025; ]
Strathalbyn Racing Club’s Bendigo Bank Family Fun Day.
The Fleurieu Community Bendigo Bank Family Fun Day at Strathalbyn Racecourse will offer fun, food, and activities for the whole family.  While the kids stay entertained, parents can enjoy live racing and soak in the lively atmosphere. It’s the perfect combination of fun, relaxation, and excitement.

Picnic & Chill: […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Bounce into some water fun on Australia Day at Norwood Splash.
Grab your family and friends for a classic outdoor Australia Day pool party at Norwood Swimming Centre. Enjoy music, games and a sausage sizzle, and race the clock on the giant inflatable obstacle course. Only $5 entry all day!

This is a family-friendly, alcohol and smoke-free […]

[ February 8, 2025; ]
The Adelaide Lunar New Year Street Party is an annual community event held at the Chinatown Precinct in Moonta Street and Gouger Street. The street party features many exhibitors and entertainers from a wide variety of Asian cultural groups all coming together to showcase their traditions through art and flavours.
To celebrate the Year of the […]

[ January 31, 2025; ]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Adelaide Festival Centre.
Lunar New Year is a time of joy, reflection, and new beginnings, and Adelaide Festival Centre will mark the occasion with a series of vibrant and inspiring events. From breathtaking live performances to innovative moving image art, they’re welcoming the Year of the Snake with creativity, culture, […]

[ January 31, 2025; ]
Ring in the Lunar New Year in Rundle Mall, as they celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake.
Be part of the festivities on Friday 31 January 2025, with vibrant acrobatic lion dancers performing every hour, on the hour, from 12pm – 6pm, symbolically welcoming good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. For […]

Well known for their popular Sunflower Festival, Shimmering Pines Farm in Tarlee will be holding ‘Pick Your Own Flower Sessions’ again this Summer.
Shimmering Pines Farm are offering a ‘Pick Your Own Summer Blooms Experience in January 2025 during the school holidays.
Tickets will be released one week in advance and they will update the tickets for […]

[ February 28, 2025 to March 16, 2025. ]
Every year in March, the Adelaide Festival draws a community of the very best artists from across the globe and across Australia to create a bold arts festival of theatre, dance, music, art and interactive installations including events for families. 
Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Writers’ Week have built a world-wide reputation for providing great and memorable […]

Stage one of the Witton Bluff Base Trail is now open, with a new boardwalk accessible from Port Noarlunga. From mid-2025, the 1.1km shared-use trail will fully connect the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach.
Review by Carla Caruso
Port Noarlunga has that special holiday vibe, which makes you feel like you’re hours from the city […]

[ February 7, 2025 to February 8, 2025. ]
SAGE is your chance to experience the best of South Australia’s thriving video game development industry first-hand.
Adelaide’s biggest and most exciting event for video game developers and fans, SAGE levels up in 2025 with a record number of new and innovative games on display, and all the free, family-friendly fun you can pack into two […]

Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Atkins Farm in the Adelaide Hills
For a limited time the general public can pick their own sunflowers at beautiful Atkins Farm in Meadows.
Atkins Farm is a working farm and in summer they open their gates to allow visitors to pick their own sunflowers.  The 2025 season is due to open in […]

[ January 25, 2025 to January 26, 2025. ]
Join a night of fun, food, and festivities at the Vardon Avenue Street Party followed by Super Sunday over the Australia Day long weekend.
East End Cellars and Vardon Avenue traders invite you to a vibrant street party filled with live music and outdoor summer dining to end the final weekend of the Santos Tour Down […]