Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 13, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
The Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is an annual European-style Christmas market based in the town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.  
Christkindlmarkt captures the essence of community, celebration, fun, laughter and family enjoying time together, such as is found in many cities in Europe over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting. The market is […]

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
See Father Christmas at David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide with a visit to The Magic Cave –  a special family tradition for many South Australians each year.  
The Magic Cave and will open on Saturday 2 November 2024, the same day as the National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant.  
David Jones is a beautifully decorated store during the […]

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer’s Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for families to jump aboard and ride during their visit.
You will find Myer’s Santaland up on level 2 of the Adelaide Myer Centre in Rundle Mall – a magical winter wonderland full of festive Christmas cheer […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the heart of the city on Saturday 9 November 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This wonderful, free community gathering, leading up to the magical moment when the giant Christmas tree lights up the night sky around […]

[ October 31, 2024; ]  
For the very first time, The FruChocs Shop in Glynde will host a Spooktacular Halloween event, which is open to all ghosts, witches and spooky creatures to attend for an evening of ghoulish fun that all the family will enjoy.
The evening will feature a costume contest with exciting prizes for best dressed, free goodie bags […]

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Hills Spring Fest
Head to Verdun in the Adelaide Hills for a day packed with fun at Hills Spring Fest on Saturday 26 October. The day will be packed with activities and amusements, live entertainment, market stalls selling a range of handmade goods and delicious food.
Activities include:

A rock-climbing wall
Velcro wall
Three jumping castles
Obstacle […]

Oak Folk is a nature-inspired playgroup at the leafy Uraidla Showgrounds and offers a two hour sensory play experience. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you’re looking for a playgroup that takes things outdoors and keeps the kids busy – then make sure to check out Oak Folk Nature Inspired & Sensory Playgroup. Set among the base of […]

[ October 24, 2024; ]
Unplug24 – 24 hours off social media to stop sexual extortion and help prevent suicide. 
On 24 October last year Mac Holdsworth took his own life after being sexually extorted by a middle-aged man pretending to be a teenage girl.  Mac was only 17.  Join S(MAC)K Talk for their very first community event on Thursday 24 October […]

The Spookhouse is back this Halloween with an Exclusive Lock-In Event at The Beachouse.
The Spookhouse is an all ages lock-in event hosted by The Beachouse in Glenelg with sessions ranging from 45 minutes to two and a half hours.  The Beachouse will be transformed into a spooky haunted mansion with loads of awesome photo op […]

[ October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
With school back in session, plan some exciting weekend adventures close to home at The Quorn Quandong Festival packed with fun (and free) activities for the kids. 
Enjoy markets, music, food and fun in the Quorn Town Square for the Quandong Festival over the weekend of 26 – 27 October 2024. Kids activities will also be […]

[ November 2, 2024; ]
The SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) will open the doors to the Adelaide Fire Station on Wakefield Street straight after the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, allowing families to explore the fire station and enjoy a range of fun activities.
Have you or your kids ever wanted to explore a real fire station? Or sit in a […]

[ November 8, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
The ASBK Australian Superbike Championship is the ultimate weekend for motorbike enthusiasts and eventgoers with adventure rides, track cruises, kids amusement rides, live music and more! ​
The Australian Superbike Grand Finale has gone to the next level with the event to feature Australia’s biggest all-bike Drag Racing event – The Drag Bike Nationals presented by Harley […]

Page & Turner in the Myer Centre Adelaide offers a shopping experience for the book-loving family. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Located on the second level in the Myer Centre Adelaide, we visited Page & Turner for a relaxed and cozy shopping experience. Stocking books from all genres as well as various memorabilia and collectables, everyone in the […]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Musical is coming to Adelaide Festival Centre in May 2025.
This reimagined production of Beauty and the Beast boasts all the spectacle and grandeur audiences know and love. The production urges audiences to ‘Be Our Guest’ as they announce their arrival to Australian shores. Exact dates have not yet been […]

[ October 28, 2024; ]
After a long hiatus, Sensory Fun for Little Ones playgroup is back for some Halloween fun. 
Go along to enjoy some fun and interactive Halloween-themed sensory play, especially for babies and children aged five years and under. There will be sensory play, messy play, sensory art, song time and more. Held at the Holdfast Bay Community […]

[ October 26, 2024; ]
Lighthouse Youth Projects Second-hand BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Bike Sale & Sausage Sizzle Day.
Looking for a new to you bicycle? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are holding another of their popular bicycles sales at their location in Port Adelaide on Saturday 26 October 2024 where you can BUY ONE SECONDHAND BIKE and GET ONE FREE […]

The MiniBOUNCE Zone at Marleston is the ideal space for little movers five years and under. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
You’ve probably heard about Bounce as the ideal spot for kids and teens to burn off energy, but if you have little movers, MiniBOUNCE will suit their needs. It is a fully enclosed separate space within the […]

The little blue heritage building on the north east corner of Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi has a new tenant and importantly, they have great coffee!
Having been empty for a number of years since the closure of Kiosk on 16, then temporarily leased by Imber’s Donuts for a brief period in 2024, the fully restored heritage listed building […]

[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]

Anembo Park Playground in Littlehampton is a Hills family favourite with play options for all ages and abilities. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
One of our favourite playgrounds in the Adelaide Hills, Anembo Park Playground has a mix of equipment for all ages and abilities. For the young ones, there is a shaded toddler playground with a slide […]

Davenport Square offers a great family play space in the middle of charming Macclesfield. 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Davenport square offers a large open space the whole family will enjoy. There are three different play equipment options for various ages. There is an option for competent toddlers, and two other sections with more challenging climbing equipment and […]

Patch Theatre’s Wonderverse is an immersive sensory experience tailored to kids. 
Wonderverse is a journey full of light and sound to indulge your senses, with three separate experiences offered in a condensed and entertaining half hour session.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Wonderverse by Patch Theatre offers a complete sensory experience. Moving through three separate rooms, you are introduced […]

[ October 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024. ]
It’s back! The Adelaide Central Market will host Seafood + Sounds during a two-day celebration of South Australian seafood and music in October.
Back by popular demand, this highly anticipated event returns with street eats and seafood specials from traders, accompanied by a program of live music, cooking demonstration by iconic South Australian chefs, pop-up oyster […]

[ November 24, 2024; ]
Celebrate the return of the Glenelg Christmas Pageant.
The Glenelg Christmas Pageant is a much-loved tradition, not only enjoyed by Holdfast Bay residents but visitors to the City as well.

Children and adults alike will once again line Jetty Road on Sunday 24 November 2024 to cheer and wave along with the fantastic floats, dancers and of […]

Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents.
Instagram has created Instagram Teen Accounts to reassure parents that teens aged between 13 and 17 are having safe experiences with built-in protections on automatically when they are using the app.  Currently only available in some locations, Teen Accounts will be rolled out […]

[ November 3, 2024; ]
The Uraidla & Summertown County Show is a family friendly event and a highlight of the local community calendar.
Fireworks are returning in 2024, along with traditional show favourites such as amusement rides, kids entertainment zone, sheep shearing, log chopping, live entertainment and food trucks.

This year they will also be celebrating the 135th Uraidla and Summertown […]

[ December 7, 2024 to December 8, 2024. December 14, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
Where to buy fresh Christmas Trees in Adelaide from Make-A-Wish Australia.
Save the date to buy your fresh Christmas trees from the Make-A-Wish Christmas tree stalls this year and support a great cause, with all proceeds supporting the Make-A-Wish Australia – Adelaide Branches.

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses – their mission is to […]

[ November 24, 2024 to December 23, 2024. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
Each year the farm opens from 24 November until 23 December and there is plenty to see and do for the whole family. As well as personally pick out your own fresh Christmas Tree, you can explore […]

[ October 23, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ]
Adelaide Film Festival is back with local and international film premieres, visual art, parties, forums and experiences happening across Adelaide from 23 October to 3 November 2024.
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 […]

[ October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Wellness wander in the Adelaide Hills is back!
Old favourites join some stunning new events to suit all tastes and ages with more than 40 bespoke and highly thoughtful wellness experiences curated to fill your cup next month.
Now in its third year, the two-day event champions local wellness operators and experiences that are abundant in the […]