Play & Go Adelaide

[ April 18, 2023; ]
**SOLD OUT**
Tea With a Princess at Glen Ewin Estate 
After four years, it’s time to open up the gates and welcome back the Tea With a Princess event to be held at Glen Ewin Estate. 
Cue the Royal trumpet fanfare. Once Upon A Princess are cordially inviting all the Princes and Princesses in the land to be […]

[ January 20, 2024; ]
Adelaide 5K Foam Fest 2024
They guarantee you’ll be foamy, muddy and wet by the end of the 5K Foam Fest.
The 5K Foam Fest is a one of kind obstacle course based fun run. With a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam, the run is an exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike. […]

Grossed Out Game Show: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for hectic games, audience participation and lots and lots of slime.
Review by Claire Davill
Matty Grey’s usual frenetic pace, ability to hype up kids, and frequent audience participation are all turned up a notch for his third Fringe show offering for 2023. Grossed Out Game […]

Ari Arari (아리 아라리) Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for a contemporary re-enactment of a traditional past-time, for everyone to enjoy regardless of language and culture!
Review by Jane Sze-To
Ari Arari is a musical centered around the folk song “Arirang” which was sung in Gangwon Province more than 600 years ago. It is listed […]

       
Lano & Woodley – Moby Dick | Adelaide Fringe | Review: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   4 Stars for fun and witty antics by a talented comedy duo
Seasoned comedy duo Lano & Woodley have brought their salty sea story, Moby Dick to the stage but don’t be fooled – this is not a story […]

[ April 2, 2023; ]
Burton Community Hub Easter Markets.
The Burton Community Hub is holding its very first Easter market on Sunday 2 April 2023 (the weekend before Easter) where you can enjoy a variety of market stalls and do all your Easter shopping in one place. Market-goers can look forward to browsing through over 30 stalls and for the […]

A Wonderfully Wacky Wizard: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️  3 Stars for giggles, big bums and jokes for young and old.
Review by Claire Davill
Winni the Wizard is bumbling and definitely proud of her big bum!

A simple show that’s more pantomime than magic (there’s actually very little magic in the show, just so that you’re aware), Winni […]

[ April 2, 2023; April 16, 2023; May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. July 20, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
The National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide holds various family-friendly events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy. 
The National Railway Museum is once again hosting a series of fun, family friendly events in 2023 including the Semaphore & Fort Glanville 30th Anniversary celebration, Bub’s Birthday Party, Behind Closed Doors and the annual Family Fun Fair.

Mark […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The grand opening of the upgraded Keith Stephenson Park (KSP) Playspace will take place on Saturday 2 December 2023. 
The finishing touches are being applied to the playspace at Keith Stephenson Park following major works with multiple additions and improvements. Perimeter fencing is underway and the slide will be installed soon.  The upgraded playspace will feature […]

[ April 7, 2023 to May 14, 2023. ]
Adelaide Dinosaur Festival – DinoFest 
Step back in time and encounter a life-sized Tyrannosaurus Rex and its dinosaur friends at DinoFest Dinosaur Festival at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. This exciting outdoor kid-friendly event will take children on a thrilling adventure through the gardens back to the ancient and lost world of the dinosaurs.
This magical and unique […]

Pick Your Own Figs in the Adelaide Hills.
Glen Ewin Estate will be opening the gates for ‘pick your own figs’ from Thursday 9 March 2023.
Forage through the Glen Ewin Estate 12,000 fig tree orchard for perfect figs to take home and enjoy. Pick Your Own is open daily from 9am during the season (subject to […]

[ April 1, 2023; ]
The festival vibes keep on coming in Holdfast Bay with the Brighton Street Party back in 2023.
The Brighton Street Party will come alive with a blend of local hospitality, retail, music, kids’ activities and entertainment spilling onto the street to create a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.

Food and drinks will be available to […]

A Funbelievable Party Awaits at Funtopia!
As one of the most adventurous and unique party venues in Adelaide, the kids are sure to leave with smiles, laughter, and wanting to come back for more! Every Funtopia birthday party includes a private party room and FUNTASTIC party host!
They’re party experts, so you don’t have to worry about […]

[ April 27, 2023 to April 29, 2023. ]
DREAMWORKS SHREK JR The Musical presented by the Australian Company of Performing Arts.
Get ready to witness everyone’s favourite ogre in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. That’s right, presented by the Australian Company of Performing Arts, Shrek JR is here these April School Holidays and you […]

The Best of Kids Fringe: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for family fun at the fringe, all in one fabulous variety show!
Review by Jo Parkinson
If you are not sure what to take the kids to this Fringe, look no further! The Best of Kids Fringe show is playing in Gluttony and is exactly what […]

Charlie Caper & Malin Nilsson: More Minor Miracles – Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  5 stars for a delightfully charming magic show with lot of laughs
Review by Sharon Harrington
Honey-coloured vintage lamps light the darkened tent and scratchy 1920’s jazz tunes play in the background as Swedish magicians, Charlie and Malin, make their way on stage dressed […]

’80s Ladies: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  4 stars for seeing your fave ’80s bangers, performed in specky, hair-raising style!
Review by Carla Caruso
Dust off your crimper, blue eye shadow, and scrunchies; it’s time to revel in your love of all things eighties.
’80s Ladies is on at the Fringe – at The Pyramid in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga – […]

Bubba-Licious Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for a bite-sized show perfect for the miniature bubble enthusiasts among us!
Review by Jane Sze-To
Bubba-Licious is a fun, well-curated introduction to the Fringe for our little Bubbas. There is seating available on the floor for the keen beans who are ready to dance and have a great […]

[ May 24, 2024 to May 26, 2024. ]
Copper Coast Flame Festival 2024
A three-day festival showcasing local products and artisans throughout the Copper Coast.
The Flame Festival, which stands for: food, light, art, music and entertainment, is celebrated across Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo. The event aims to showcase the talents of the Copper Coast local groups and artisans who bring life to the Flame Festival […]

[ July 19, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage in Adelaide and Regional SA.
Yikes the school holidays are coming! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing 2??!! Here’s an idea..! Take the whole family to ‘The Cat in the Hat’ for an experience they’ll never forget… The story has been around […]

Dunstan Adventure Playground Upgrade
The well-known and much-loved Dunstan Adventure Playground is undergoing an upgrade with construction works starting 27 February 2023.
Construction will take place from February to September 2023, The new playground is scheduled to open in December 2023.
PLAYGROUND UPGRADED IN 2023 – SEE OUR NEW REVIEW
The upgraded playground will have new adventure-themed play equipment catering […]

[ March 19, 2023; ]
Tonsley Science Fair 2023.
The Tonsley Science Fair returns with a mix of family favourites and brand new attractions to engage with all ages.
Go along to Tonsley Innovation District and be inspired by Australian wildlife, learn about bugs and insects, explore virtual reality, dig into the past with palaeontology, learn about the world of technology and […]

[ March 25, 2023; ]
Noarlunga Fire Station Family Fun Day
The MFS will be opening the doors to the NEW Noarlunga Command Fire Station on Saturday 25 March 2023 for a  FREE family fun day.
Head along to the state’s newest fire station, which officially opened in February 2023, to get an insight into the inner workings of a local fire […]

Copper Coast Railway – Miniature Train Rides in Kadina
Take a 1km journey around the grounds of the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre and Farm Shed Museum behind one of their scale model trains. Operates on the 1st and 3rd weekend each month (subject to change – check their Facebook page here for confirmation)
Copper Coast Rail […]

[ April 6, 2023; ]
Mt Pleasant Easter Twilight Farmers Market
The annual Mt Pleasant Easter Twilight Farmers Market will be held just before Easter on Thursday 6 April 2023 from 4pm – 8pm.
This year’s Easter Twilight Market located at the Mt Pleasant Showground in the Southern Barossa, promises a range of stallholders for stocking up on fresh, locally grown and […]

Celestial Gardens: The Secret Sounds of Plants: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars for an ethereal, whimsical garden experience.
Review by Claire Davill
Can plants communicate? Celestial Gardens blends art and science to create an experience that is quite unlike any other. The Bicentennial Conservatory in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is transformed into a place of whimsy, […]

[ March 4, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
RELICS: A New World Rises LEGO® Exhibition at the South Australian Museum
LEGO® minifigures take over the South Australian Museum in the world premiere exhibition of RELICS: A New World Rises Exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler. 
Set in the year 2530, long after the world has been abandoned by humans, the exhibition […]

[ March 25, 2023 to March 26, 2023. ]             
Hills Onkabrix LEGO® Expo
The Hills Onkabrix returns in 2023 with bricktastic displays of LEGO® to impress and inspire. A great day out for LEGO® enthusiasts – young and old – at Oakbank Area School.
Not only will there be amazing LEGO builds by Southern Bricks Lego Users Group but Brick Lady will also be […]

[ March 24, 2023; ]
National Ride2School Day 2023
The Way2Go program encourages all schools and families across South Australia to join with more than 350,000 students across the nation who will ride, walk, scoot and skate to school on National Ride2School Day – Friday 24 March 2023.

It’s all about being active on the journey to and from school and leaving […]

The Cool Mum: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for a ‘lit’ show. Parents of tweens, teens and beyond, this is one show you don’t want to miss!
Review by Jo Parkinson
If you still associate floss with teeth and tik-tok with clocks, prepare to be schooled on how to be cool with self-proclaimed ‘MILF’, Jo […]