Play & Go Adelaide

Family-Friendly Holiday in Whyalla, South Australia – Review
Where the Outback meets the sea … From a glass-bottom boat tour to see giant cuttlefish to perusing a suburban Elvis Presley Museum, Whyalla sure doesn’t disappoint. 
by Carla Caruso
Whyalla wasn’t a place I’d thought about visiting for a short break before. But after venturing there for a snorkel […]

CuttleFest Snorkel Tour by Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries | Review
CuttleFest celebrates the annual winter congregation of thousands of giant cuttlefish for breeding near Whyalla. And you can get up-close to the unique, world-class phenomenon on a guided snorkelling tour.
by Carla Caruso
Swimming with cuttlefish had never been on my bucket list.
Not until I tried a guided snorkelling […]

Charlie’s Diner at Brighton Metro Hotel – Review
By Jo Parkinson
Do you have fussy eaters or are tired of trying to please everyone at mealtime? Then grab the family and go and check out Brighton Metro Hotel, because buffets are back and better than ever!
Charlie’s Diner at Brighton Metro Hotel is the perfect place to take […]

[ August 15, 2022 to August 19, 2022. ]
Science at the Bay – Discover, Invent, Create
Science at the Bay is a celebration of all thing’s science and technology featuring a range of free activities.
The City of Holdfast Bay Libraries has a jam-packed week full of events for all ages. With discoveries to be made, inventions to be created, and prizes to be won, […]

Spooky Streets – City of Onkaparinga
If you would like to close your neighbourhood street to host a family-friendly Halloween celebration, the City of Onkaparinga need to know by 23 July 2022 to allow time to arrange the road closure.
The 1000 Play Streets project is a way for Australians to reclaim their streets as places for people […]

[ July 21, 2022; July 28, 2022; August 4, 2022; August 11, 2022; August 18, 2022; ]
East End Cellars Soup Kitchen – July & August 2022
Soup Kitchen involves local chefs who provide their talent and time free of charge to produce soups to raise funds to help people experiencing homelessness in Adelaide. 
From Thursday 14 July 2022, and every following Thursday for six weeks, a well-known chef will cook up a warming […]

The Food Barr Cafe – Mawson Lakes – Review
Organise to catch up in Mawson Lakes without the hustle and bustle of Main Street at The Food Barr Cafe.
This family run business has all your brunch and lunch favourites, gluten free options and ready made rolls, wraps, slices and sweets.   They make great coffees with your […]

The Outpost Education Centre at Monarto Safari Park 
Monarto Safari Park has unveiled The Outpost Education Centre; a transformation of the previous Visitor Centre.
The Outpost offers a welcoming education space to ignite passion in protecting and saving species. The Outpost also includes a classroom area, sleeping space and a host of interactive and educational signage about […]

[ July 31, 2022; ]
Sconefest – A Musical Jam with Scones and Cream
Imagine enjoying local, live original music whilst eating as many SA Country Women’s Association (Adelaide Branch) scones as you can, topped with delicious Beerenberg jams. Now celebrating its fifth year, Sconefest is going bigger at the Waterside Workers Hall in Port Adelaide.

Tickets provide you entry to the […]

[ July 18, 2022 to July 19, 2022. ]
School Holiday Girl Power Workshops
These July School Holidays, Sprinkle of Magic is very excited to be hosting 3 well-being and empowering workshops for girls aged 6-12 years in 3 locations across Adelaide
The workshops are fun, creative, inspiring and aimed to provide a positive, supportive environment for girls to feel inspired.

Her mission is to create a […]

Embrace Kids – a life-changing documentary for children aged 8-12 years.
The Embrace Kids documentary is the next step in the Body Image Movement’s Embrace journey, directed by best-selling author and speaker Taryn Brumfitt.
This time Taryn is talking to school-aged kids and some of her famous friends about body image, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and […]

Toasting Marshmallows at Illuminate Adelaide’s Light Cycles Bar
Here’s a fun idea to do with the kids at Light Cycles – take marshmallows and wooden skewers and toast them on the fires around the Light Cycles Bar at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
If you don’t usually go camping then this is a fab way for your kids to […]

FruChocs Pinata Mud Cake Hack
Our 6 yr old Play & Go cake tester made this FruChocs Pinata Mud Cake Hack and it was delicious!
This easy cake hack turns two supermarket mud cakes into something special for the FruChocs lover in your life, perfect for celebrating World Chocolate Day, a last minute birthday cake or a sweet […]

Freedom Park Liberty Playground in Two Wells – Review
By Claire Davill
This is a playground worth the drive from Adelaide! There’s plenty here to keep kids occupied for a long time. Our playground tester (six years old) ranked this playground a “10 out of 10!”
The Liberty Playground in Freedom Park is part of a $1.2 billion residential development […]

Syd Jones Reserve Playground in Firle | Review
By Claire Davill
From hills and holes to bouncing and bouldering, Syd Jones Reserve playground is a hidden gem in the eastern suburbs.
Hidden away in a quiet residential area of Firle, Syd Jones Reserve playground has a lot to offer. The central play area contains a big climbing frame […]

California Reserve Playground in Craigmore – Review
By Claire Davill
California Reserve in Craigmore has undergone a massive upgrade, as part of the City of Playford’s Four Parks Project. There’s plenty to do here, from a fabulous playground to a basketball court, plenty of open lawn and exercise equipment.
The upgrade provides a variety of playground equipment to […]

[ July 20, 2022; July 27, 2022; ]
‘Sealions: Life by a Whisker’ Movie Screening and Q&A with Ranger Dirk
Join NPWS for a FREE screening of SA filmed documentary, ‘Sealions: Life by a Whisker’, followed by a ‘Question and Answer’ session with the star of the movie Ranger Dirk Holman.
In an environment equally as harsh as it is beautiful, be immersed in a […]

Karajia Award for Children’s Literature & Environment Award for Children’s Literature
The Wilderness Society has announced the exciting new Karajia Award for Children’s Literature and its Shortlist, celebrating Australia’s First Nations authors and illustrated children’s books alongside the 2022 Shortlist for The Environment Award for Children’s Literature (EACL) which recognises the creativity and talent of authors […]

The Paddocks Adventure Playground in Para Hills West
This playground offers plenty of equipment for kids of all ages and abilities, with huge play towers, water play, and a unique interactive code-breaking play pad.
Review by Claire Davill
Constructed as part of the Paddocks Masterplan, this is a large playground with lots to keep kids occupied. Nestled in […]

Light Creatures at Adelaide Zoo 2022 | Review
By Claire Davill 
Light Creatures is back at Adelaide Zoo for it’s second year as part of the Illuminate Adelaide festival.
The event is largely similar to last year, but with a few additions and changes that really enhance the experience.

Light Creatures is a spectacular display of giant illuminated lanterns […]

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Robert Wilson: Moving portraits and Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize
The enduring power of portraiture through time will be on show when two major exhibitions open at […]

[ August 5, 2022 to August 7, 2022. ]  
PLAY SCHOOL IS COMING TO TOWN
“There’s a bear in there and a chair as well,
there are people with games and stories to tell.”
This iconic brand that is Australia’s favourite Children’s television program that has been on air for over 50 years. It’s Play School!

Watch classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages […]

WIN HOYTS Movie Tickets
You don’t need to travel far these school holidays for entertainment that’s out of this world! Catch big entertainment on the big screen at  HOYTS Salisbury, HOYTS Tea Tree Plaza, HOYTS Norwood and HOYTS Arndale. 
They have a great selection for all kids, big and small! Catch Lightyear, Minions: The Rise of Gru, […]

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Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2022 Competition
See nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time at the South Australian Museum.
Celebrating the natural heritage […]

[ July 16, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]
The Immersive Guitar
Experience the tangible connection between music and architecture as the world’s largest acoustic guitar comes to Adelaide this winter.
This is a project at the intersection of science, engineering, music, and art, The Immersive Guitar encapsulates the true spirit of collaboration, creativity and innovation. The Immersive Guitar is an 11.5:1 scaled Classical Guitar, played […]

[ October 15, 2022; ]
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music
Much more than a movie screening, Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music is a fantastically fun night out that includes a costume parade with prizes, followed by a screening of The Sound of Music with song lyrics so everyone can sing-a-long.
If you’ve never seen the movie on the big screen or been to a […]

[ September 10, 2022; ]
The Stuttering Association for the Young Event in Adelaide
SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young is coming to Adelaide in September to hold a FREE event for young people who stutter and their families.
SAY – Australia in collaboration with the University of South Australia, will be holding a FREE, magical, fun-packed day, full of connectivity […]

[ August 20, 2022; ]
The Bush Concert
A tale about community, adversity and inclusion – The Bush Concert is the story of the Australian bush and its harsh conditions.
The bird community is in distress as they struggle to find water and food during drought, and come together to hold a big concert to lift everyone’s spirits – The Bush Concert. […]

[ July 31, 2022; ]
Burton Community Hub Grand Opening
Go along for the grand opening of the brand new Burton Community Hub for a FREE event for all ages.
The new Burton Community Hub is a vibrant and exciting facility for the whole community to enjoy. The new Hub will be a welcoming place that creates economic, cultural, learning, and recreational […]

Burdell Reserve Playground | Elizabeth Downs | Review
By Claire Davill
A quiet, picturesque playground with lots of climbing opportunities in the heart of the northern suburbs.
Burdell Reserve is a wonderfully quiet, shaded park that has recently undergone extensive upgrades as part of the City of Playford’s Four Parks Project. With lots of new play equipment, landscaping […]