Play & Go Adelaide

[ May 27, 2023; ]
Adelaide Zoo Celebrates 140 Years!
Presented by Adelaide Zoo (Zoos SA) along with the South Australian History Festival, celebrate 140 Years of Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 27 May 2023.
Join Giant Pandas Fu Ni and Wang Wang, Obi the Pygmy Hippopotamus, Kimya the giraffe and their feathered, furry and scaly pals at the biggest birthday party of […]

[ May 28, 2023; ]
Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy Show.
Experience the traditional Punch and Judy show with live music performed by (Professor) Keith Preston and Shivani Preston.
Enjoy all the favourite puppet characters in a riot of slapstick comedy from one of the world’s most famous puppet shows. Punch and Judy dates back over 250 years and made its first […]

Light Creatures to soar high and shine bright this Winter at Adelaide Zoo.
Light Creatures is back and it’s brighter than ever in 2023! A shining beacon of conservation swooping into Adelaide Zoo from 29 June – 23 July, this year’s event promises to warm even the coldest of winter nights.
Every budding zoologist knows that the […]

[ May 27, 2023; ]
Possum Magic
A magical stage adaptation of the much-loved Australian classic tale at DreamBIG Children’s Festival.
This beloved Australian story has enchanted children for forty years. Now the paper and ink is being brought to life on stage. Using a magical mix of live action, stage magic, puppetry and projected animation, Monkey Baa’s awarding-winning creative team has […]

The Fairy Party at The Moseley – April School Holidays Review
By Jo Parkinson
There were plenty of sparkles, magic, dancing, and fun to be had at The Fairy Party!
Held in a private upstairs function area at The Moseley in Glenelg, The Fairy Party was a lovely way to spend a morning during the school holidays. The […]

[ May 17, 2023 to May 27, 2023. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023 – Our World.
DreamBig Children’s Festival is returning bigger and brighter than ever in 2023, inspiring kids to explore ‘Our World’  through music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, interactive play, the famous silent disco, and quirky luminescent creatures. DreamBIG 2023 will also feature the BIGGEST BIG Family Weekend yet to celebrate Adelaide Festival Centre’s […]

Cirkidz School Holiday Programs – Review April 2023
By Claire Davill
Kids going stir-crazy these holidays? Here’s an opportunity to tire them out while learning amazing new skills!
Cirkidz are offering a comprehensive school holiday program, with half day and full day options available. A discount applies if you book a full day (morning and afternoon session). Each […]

[ June 1, 2023; ]
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Movie.
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse.
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to […]

[ April 23, 2023; ]
Birdwood Drive ‘n’ Jive
Whether you are the owner of a Classic Drive, a Rock n’ Roll enthusiast or just love to be surrounded by chrome, 50s to 80s live music and everything in between you are welcome to attend the inaugural Birdwood Football and Netball Club’s Drive ‘n’ Jive.
Held at the Birdwood Oval, Birdwood Drive […]

Julia and friends ©2023. Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.
Sesame Workshop Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month.
Sesame Workshop celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with new resources on belonging and artistic expression. New content features Julia, a Sesame Street Muppet with autism, sharing stories with her friends about creating art and what it means to belong.
The new content features Julia […]

[ May 20, 2023; ]
Night at the Museum.
Ahoy! The South Australian Maritime Museum is coming alive after dark with some seafaring fun for the whole family.
Follow the treasure map to explore the Museum and take part in a boatload of activities. There’ll be nautical games, sea creature craft, torchlight storytelling and more. Add to the adventure and go along […]

[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
Pick Your Own Apples at Mahnew Orchard
Grab the kids and head to Lenswood to pick fresh Pink Lady apples straight from the trees at Mahnew Orchard.
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills will open to the public for two days in May so families can pick their own Pink Lady Apples. Entry includes one of their picking bags and […]

Exploring Disney at The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney, NSW.
The Grounds of Alexandria is one of our favourite places to visit when we’re in Sydney. It has the most amazing themed grounds to wander around, delicious food in their cafe and dining areas, exquisite patisserie, beautiful gardens, and even a petting pen with animals to […]

[ April 19, 2023 to April 23, 2023. ]
Barossa Vintage Festival
The 2023 Barossa Vintage Festival celebrates 75 years in style with 75 events across the region showcasing the Barossa’s incredible wine, food, art and culture.
Experience what it’s like to live in one of the best regions in the world; go behind the scenes with some of the region’s top winemakers; secure rare and […]

[ April 17, 2023 to April 21, 2023. ]
School Holiday Fun at Hallett Cove Shopping Centre
Kid can enjoy free school holiday pottery classes at Hallett Cove Shopping Centre during the April school holidays. Kids can release their inner artist and let their creative flair expand.

Over 5 days, Hallett Cove will be offering FREE pottery Masterclasses, where each day they will get the chance […]

Guess who is Coming to BIG4 West Beach Parks?
Want to WIN a winter holiday for you and your family? Guess who’s coming to BIG4 West Beach Parks to go in the draw to win a family holiday!
Get in quick – competition closes end of April!
FIND OUT MORE HERE

For more information and all enquiries please visit […]

[ April 18, 2023; April 21, 2023; April 27, 2023 to April 28, 2023. ]
The Fairy Party!
Allow your little fairies to join in magical fun at The Fairy Party. They will enjoy musical games, sing–a–longs, fairy face glitter, balloon twisting, and bubbles. There are also prizes to be won!
The Fairy Party will be held at four locations – The Moseley, The Woodcroft. The Bartley and The Christies Beach Hotel.
Dates […]

[ April 18, 2023; ]
School Holiday Playgroup at Nazareth
Join Playgroup at Nazareth Findon Campus for a specially designed School holiday session on Tuesday 18 April from 9 – 11am.
Nazareth playgroups are nature-focused and include opportunities for fine and gross motor skill development, indoor and outdoor play, sensory activities, craft, songs, storytelling, dance and social interaction.

This program is designed for […]

[ April 21, 2023 to April 24, 2023. ]
Learn to juggle and other fun skills at the Adelaide Juggling Convention.

This is a great opportunity how to learn to juggle or how to unicycle! Adelaide Juggling Convention has workshops for beginners of all ages and abilities!!

An excellent opportunity for the whole family to do something fun at the Goodwood Community Centre (32-34 Rosa Street, […]

DinoFest Dinosaur Festival | Adelaide Botanic Gardens | Review
By Claire Davill
Dinofest is jam-packed with dinosaur interaction, kid-friendly activities, and a wonderful trail to explore through the gardens, delighting kids and adults alike.

Each 90 minute session includes a 45 minute encounter, followed by activities and the dinosaur trail.
The encounter occurs in an arena located on the […]

[ November 3, 2024; ]
The Mad Dash is a colourful and crazy day of billy carts competing in competition of silliness.
The Mad Dash participants are judged for their costumes and theme, cart design and the time it takes them to make it down the track.  This is not a race to see who can be the fastest, but who […]

[ April 14, 2023; May 27, 2023; ]
Outdoor Movie Series – City of Port Adelaide Enfield
This Autumn, enjoy a free screening of some of your favourite films.
Editor’s Note:

Unfortunately, due to the forecasted weather the City of PAE have had to cancel Saturday’s Free Outdoor Movie – Toy Story (G) – Dover St Reserve. The screening has been rescheduled to 27 May […]

[ April 16, 2023; ]
National Pharmacies SANFL Juniors Season Launch
Join the festivities in Elder Park (including a zipline across the Torrens!) for the 2023 SANFL Juniors SEASON Launch.
Hosted by Abbey Holmes, join the fun at the heart of the Gather Round festivities in Elder Park on Sunday 16 April 2023 at 9:30am for the launch of the National Pharmacies SANFL Juniors Season.

Wear your club colours and help […]

[ April 12, 2023 to April 17, 2023. ]
SANFL & AFL Club Clinics
School Holiday Footy Clinics with meet & greet opportunities with AFL players.
SANFL is thrilled to deliver a number of footy clinics for kids as part of the inaugural AFL Gather Round during the April school holidays.  Starting just before schools break up on Wednesday 12 until Monday 17 April 2023, all AFL […]

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Directed […]

WIN The Incredible Tail of Little Roo Book & T-shirt
Frontman of infamous rock band, Cosmic Psychos has released a children’s picture book, The Incredible Tail of Little Roo. 
The Incredible Tail of Little Roo written by Ross Knight & Matt Weston and Illustrated by Lluis Fuzzhound is out now. Better known for driving a bulldozer and fronting […]

[ April 23, 2023; ]
SA Railway Modellers Association Open Day
If you are interested in model railways, looking for a new hobby or are just after some inexpensive school holiday activities visit the SA Railway Modellers Dernancourt clubrooms on Sunday 23 April 2023. 
For a gold coin donation, event-goers get open day entry to the clubrooms to see the permanent model […]

[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
SA Medieval Fair at Paracombe
All ye fine fair folk are welcome to gain entry to crown land for South Australia’s original, largest and most popular Medieval Fair.
Experience a world of medieval fun and excitement at Paracombe with medieval displays, demonstrations, markets, food and entertainment. There will be blacksmithing, medieval archery, dancing, performance artists, minstrels, musicians, […]

[ May 21, 2023; ]
Indofest-Adelaide is a vibrant community festival celebrating all things Indonesian.
The festival is a collaborative effort of South Australia’s Indonesian community groups and is hosted by the not-for-profit Australian-Indonesian Association of South Australia. Immerse yourself in the culture, colour and cuisine of Indonesia at this vibrant family-friendly and sustainable community festival in the city of Adelaide.

There […]

[ April 15, 2022 to May 1, 2022. ]
AFL Max has all the fun these school holidays!
Open every day of the school holidays they have competitions, free footys and great discounts!
Gather Round
Score 20% off all General Admission sessions during Gather Round! Enjoy live game on the big screen until the final siren! Zones will be open until 9pm, with their licensed cafe open […]