Play & Go Adelaide

Adelaide Inner West & Western Suburbs Playgrounds
Find reviews and helpful information about playgrounds in the Western suburbs of Adelaide below. There are some fantastic playgrounds in Adelaide’s West with climbing towers and massive slides and plenty of space for kids to roam on bikes. There are also some great parks for toddlers with unique features […]

[ March 8, 2022; ]
ABBAlaide presents MAMMA MIA! the Movie
It’s time to party for a cause as ABBAlaide presents MAMMA MIA! the Movie – featuring the hit songs of ABBA – at Capri Theatre, Goodwood.
This event proudly supports the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation, which funds family support programs including the ‘Laklinyeri’ Beach House, Hospital facility upgrades, equipment, and […]

[ April 1, 2022 to April 3, 2022. April 10, 2022; ]
Westival – Family Friendly Festival
Sugar, Spice and all things nice at Lockleys Oval this April with open air cinema, music, delicious food and free fun for the kids! A new community festival in Adelaide’s west is launching in April with an amazing program of FREE family entertainment over two brilliant weekends.
Whether you’re a fan of […]

[ April 30, 2022; ]
Town of Gawler Skate Park Leagues Competition
Go to Gawler skatepark on Saturday 30 April to compete in the skate, scooter and BMX events.
The Skate Park League competitions are community based grass-roots events focused on embracing skate park culture and bringing the community together. All competitors will go in the draw to win raffled off prizes. […]

Willunga Farmers Market
Willunga Farmers Market is South Australia’s premier regional farmers market bringing Fleurieu Peninsula farmers, producers and community members together for fresh, locally grown produce.
There will be stalls in one convenient location with room to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the Market.
The market is open from 8am until 12noon every Saturday.
*Please note: […]

25 Things to do in Adelaide during Autumn by Nature Play SA
March, April and May usually have warm days and cool nights, so it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the stunning colours nature provides us with, along with some glorious weather too.
The team at Nature Play SA have put together a list of […]

360 ALLSTARS at Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Review
by Carla Caruso
★★★★★ 5 stars for a supercharged, skill-tastic show
We had high expectations for this show, judging by the line-up snaking past The Flamingo tent.
And we definitely weren’t disappointed once inside! The 360 ALLSTARS, who haven’t been here since 2019, offer one slick production.  
The show features everything […]

I’m A Raindrop, Get Me Outta Here! – Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Review
by Carla Caruso
★★★★★ 5 stars for a fun, educational caper with heart
Sometimes it can be hard to drag yourself away from the Garden or Gluttony during the Fringe.
But I’m so glad I did detour from the city for this kids’ theatre show. I’m A […]

Deluxe Safari Tent Accommodation – The Retreat at West Beach Parks, Adelaide
Did you know that you can go glamping at the Retreat at West Beach Parks? Their deluxe Safari Tents provide a fun, unique and memorable family vacation.
by Brooke Hendry
Have the kids been asking to go camping, but it’s just ‘not your thing?’ Or, perhaps […]

[ March 5, 2022; ]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2022
Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a 3 hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.
This unique collection of short films from around the globe document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the […]

Melanoma March 2022
Go along to the family friendly event at Henley Square on Sunday 27 March 2022.
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is hosting the annual Adelaide Melanoma March once again in collaboration with Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA). It’s a family friendly charity walk from Henley Square to Grange Jetty and return. Help raise funds to […]

[ March 7, 2022 to March 12, 2022. ]
Wilbur the Optical Whale
Winner of the Adelaide Fringe Access Award and weekly Innovation Award (2020) ‘Wilbur the Optical Whale’ returns to Adelaide in 2022.
Based on the book by Karen Lee Roberts, Wilbur the Optical Whale’ is a ‘tale’ about friendship, acceptance, and celebrating difference. Wilbur and Cecil are the best of friends and one day […]

Festival Plaza Precinct – Adelaide’s new heart of entertainment to meet, indulge, play and enjoy day or night.
Completely free to enter, the plaza is a fantastic open space with lots of family-friendly facilities including bench seating, lawn areas, shade structures and a fabulous water play area.  
Enjoy the serenity as the ground comes to life […]

[ February 26, 2022; March 5, 2022 to March 6, 2022. March 12, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Grab a Gala – Apple Picking at Harrisville Orchards
The “New Season Gala” apples are ready to be picked at Harrisville Orchards in Lenswood.
The orchard fresh Galas are incredibly crisp and crunchy and the ‘Grab a Gala’ event is your chance to enjoy fresh tasty apples straight from the trees. Be among the first to get […]

Photo Credit: Darren Thomas
WIN Tickets to 360 ALLSTARS
The 360 ALLSTARS are back at the Adelaide Fringe in 2022. 
A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. The show includes BMX, Basketball, Breakdancing, Beatboxing, Acrobatics, Drumming and more. 
Sold out on Broadway.
Sold out […]

[ March 4, 2022 to March 5, 2022. March 11, 2022 to March 12, 2022. ]
Twilight Fringe on O’Connell 2022
Free family fun at Twilight Fringe on O’Connell in North Adelaide.
From 5pm till late, enjoy a free program of live music, performances, and movie screenings as Eighty Eight O’Connell transforms into an open air Fringe venue. Make the most of your time on O’Connell Street and enjoy a bite to eat […]

[ February 11, 2022 to March 11, 2022. ]
How Ya Glowing?
Experience the Festival Theatre in Adelaide like never before.
The newly renovated Festival Theatre opened to the public on the 11 February 2022 and each night from sunset until midnight you can view the rejuvenated and iconic Festival Theatre roof ‘shell’ touched by colour and movement in this glowing light installation.

The Adelaide Festival Centre […]

Adelaide Fringe at City of Burnside
If you don’t want to go into the city for a Fringe event, check out all the great shows happening in the Burnside area.
If you would prefer to stay close to home for this year’s Adelaide Fringe there are lots of events and shows on around the City of Burnside. […]

Name The National Large Air Tanker Competition
Australian years 5 through to year 8 students from schools in regional and rural areas have the opportunity to submit entries to name the National Large Air Tanker.
On 23 December, 2021, the Australian Government welcomed the first ever National Sovereign Large Air Tanker and Emergency Management Australia, together with […]

[ March 12, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Enjoy free family festivities at Play in the Plaza 
To celebrate the opening of the much anticipated Festival Plaza and the exciting new Children’s Artspace, the Adelaide Festival Centre is hosting a long weekend jam-packed full of fun and free family friendly activities.
Activities:

Bowerbird Markets
Kidtrepreneur Markets
Roving entertainment including dance and theatre groups
DJs
Mini […]

Cab Suave – Adelaide Fringe Show
Join Dick Johnson as he investigates the energetic and fun Cabaret Suave, a questionable establishment run by four sparkly dames. With spectacular circus acts and live music, Sparkle Society transports you back in time in this Film Noir circus show.

Bringing everything you love about beautiful vintage aesthetics, but without the […]

Adelaide Inner South & Adelaide South Playgrounds
Find reviews and helpful information about playgrounds in the Southern suburbs of Adelaide below. Some are not far from the city, while others are further South. There are some fantastic playgrounds in Adelaide’s South including nature play, ones along the beautiful beaches, and some old favourites. Our reviews include information about […]

Electric Dreams Virtual Reality “Volo: Dreams of Flight” – Review
★★★★ 4 stars – soar through the sky and high above the earth in this exhilarating virtual reality experience for all ages.
Electic Dreams Volo is an exhilarating virtual reality experience taking place on the South Australian Museum lawns and a great way to enjoy some interactive […]

The Greatest Magic Show | Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Review
by Carla Caruso
★★★★ 4 stars for magical fun
You don’t usually get a magic show with a side of Fat Pizza.
But that’s indeed what you’ll enjoy at The Greatest Magic Show, starring comic Tahir as ringmaster.
Tahir joins illusionists Sam Hume and Justin Williams for this family-friendly spectacular […]

Natural Habitat – Mermaids of Rymill Park | Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Review
by Carla Caruso
★★★★ 4 stars for unique family fun
Got a mermaid-obsessed kiddo in your life? They’ll love visiting this interactive installation at the 2022 Adelaide Fringe.
Natural Habitat – Mermaids of Rymill Park is a unique event being staged at outdoor venue hub Gluttony.
Performers are […]

[ June 3, 2022 to July 2, 2022. ]
Illuminate Adelaide: In Depth
Illuminate Adelaide: In Depth will be lighting up the Renmark riverbank from 3 June – 2 July 2022.
In Depth is a large-scale multimedia event responsive to the Murray river, its history and the community of Renmark. Projection, sound and lighting transform the river and banks after dark as the local habitat is […]

Dive into some serious circus fun with the Splash Test Dummies!
by Sharon Harrington
★★★★ 4 Stars for splash-tastic family fun
When three goofy men with cheeky glints in their eyes run out onto stage clad in skin tight lifesaving bathers to the sound of retro surfer music you know you are in for an hour of fun. And […]

New Mountain Bike Track at Echunga
A new mountain bike track has been been opened at the North end of Echunga Community Park.
Designed by one of Australia’s best freestyle riders, Ryan Lloyd from Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc., the 450m track is opposite Echunga Primary School at the north end of the Community Park. The track was […]

[ April 1, 2022; April 3, 2022; ]
Pick Your Own Pears
Take a walk at your leisure through Paracombe Premium Perry commercial pear orchard and pick some pears to take home and enjoy.
Go on a fruitful treasure hunt where you will find many different varieties of pears ready for the picking, and see first-hand how fruit is grown locally. As your stroll increases […]

Eyre Peninsula National Park Upgrades
Construction is underway to improve existing visitor facilities in Eyre Peninsula parks, with the first round of works to be undertaken at Lincoln National Park’s popular Fisherman Point Campground, followed by upgrades at the Golden Island Day Visitor Area in Coffin Bay National Park.
At Lincoln National Park, on Lower Eyre Peninsula, […]