Play & Go Adelaide

Family Friendly ANZAC Day Overnight Vigil and Dawn Service at Smithfield.
Want to teach your kids about ANZAC Day, but struggle to get them ready in time for a 6am Dawn Service?
Held on Sunday 24 April from 7:30pm till 8:30 pm, the City of Playford’s ANZAC Day Overnight Vigil belongs to the city’s young people, and […]

[ April 16, 2022; ]

FREE Easter Family Fun Day at Gepps X Home HQ

Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter Saturday?  Head to Gepps X Home HQ for their FREE Family Fun day!
Activities such as Pedal Go Karts, Pony Rides, Easter Craft, Giant Games and more! Plus…look out for a very special visitor hopping around!

No bookings […]

The Velvet Queen – Film Review
Screening as part of the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2022
by Carla Caruso
The Alliance Française French Film Festival is on again in Adelaide. 
In its 33rd season, the festival offers the crème-de-la-crème of contemporary French cinema. It’s screening in SA from March 24 to April 24, 2022, at the Palace Nova Eastend and Prospect Cinemas, and Victa […]

Nature Play Playgrounds in Adelaide
There are some great imaginative and fun playgrounds in Adelaide that feature Nature Play elements.
Nature Play allows children to turn off their screens and go out and play in nature. Many of these playgrounds include natural elements that might feature logs, rocks and trees so kids can get (a little) dirty, […]

9 to 5 The Musical – Gold Carat Fun!
Dolly Parton’s smash-hit 9 to 5 The Musical will play at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide from October 2022 as part of its Australian tour. 
Internationally acclaimed and loved by audiences and critics alike, 9 to 5 is pure gold carat fun. A stellar cast has been assembled […]

[ May 29, 2022; ]
Adelaide Pizza Run 2022
Grab your family and friends for a day out, starting with a fun run and ending with Pizza at the finish line.
The Pizza Run is accessible for all with three distances to choose from – 5K, 10K and a 2k ‘Family Dash’. Expect a pump-up playlist and Mr Pizza guiding you through […]

[ April 28, 2022 to April 29, 2022. ]   
True Radiance Workshops for Girls.
True Radiance was created to inspire & empower the women of tomorrow to love their version of beautiful, to radiate confidence and to step into their purpose. Specialising in workshops to encourage Teen and Tween Girls to be authentic, happy, healthy and empowered.
These April holidays True Radiance are offering two workshops:
The […]

[ April 21, 2022 to April 22, 2022. April 28, 2022 to April 29, 2022. ]
Enjoy FREE Lego fun at Port Adelaide Plaza these school holidays with the team from Bricks 4 Kidz! Sessions will be held on Thursdays and Fridays during the holidays. See what’s on below:
Super Hero Kart Racing
On your marks… get set… GO!! What could be more fun than building your very own Go Kart with […]

[ April 10, 2022; ]    
Bloom Block Party at Thebarton
Bloom is bringing together the best of the block and showcasing local makers, producers and musicians for all to enjoy at its cafe and garden in Thebarton. 
The Bloom Block Party will take over Winwood Street and surrounds with a full program of  Makers and Producers markets, food trucks, laneway bars and […]

[ April 30, 2022 to May 1, 2022. ]    
PAW Patrol® Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Presented by Paramount+ 2022 
X barks the spot when PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Presented by Paramount+ tours Australia in 2022! Based on the hit animated TV series produced by Spin Master Entertainment, PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Presented by Paramount+ sets sail […]

Tealicious Cakes at Willunga
Review by Jo Parkinson 
If you enjoy cupcakes, coffee and cuteness, then hop on into Tealicious!
This pretty little boutique cupcake shop is situated in the heart of Willunga, on Aldinga Road. Owner Natasha has perfected not only the delicious treats on offer, but the stunning styling as well. The pale pink shop front […]

Route 31 Coastal Drive from O’Sullivan Beach to Sellicks Beach
McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast is home to a new tourist drive showcasing 31 kilometres of idyllic coastline that starts less than an hour from Adelaide.
Pack up the car for a weekend getaway or set off on a leisurely Sunday road trip to experience some of South […]

[ January 16, 2022; January 29, 2022; February 13, 2022; February 27, 2022; March 6, 2022; April 2, 2022; April 9, 2022; ]
2022 AFLW Grand Final at Adelaide Oval
The AFLW Adelaide Crows will play in their fourth Grand Final on Saturday 9 April!
Adelaide is off to its fourth Grand Final after registering a controlled win over a heartbroken Fremantle side in the preliminary final played at Adelaide Oval.
The AFL has announced the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Grand […]

Gico Eatery in Firle
A new Cafe in Firle is causing quite a buzz with their beautifully plated dishes and colourful drinks.
Gico Eatery is delivering modern brunch and lunch dishes and drinks with an Asian twist. From their big brekky with grilled teriyaki chicken, to the enoki nest with crispy potato nest and delicious mushrooms. The […]

Yayoi Kusama: THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS Magical Infinity Room Review
Described as ‘the world’s most popular artist’, Yayoi Kusama (Japan, b. 1929) is best known for her immersive polka-dot and mirror installations. Her work is showing in Adelaide at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 1 April 2022.
Review by Claire […]

[ March 31, 2022; ]
The Bad Guys – Movie Review
A fast-paced heist movie with plenty to keep young and old entertained.
by Claire Davill
Fans of Aaron Blabey’s graphic novel series The Bad Guys will love this adaptation for the screen. The group of “scary monster” animals are wonderfully voiced and animated, with standouts being Mr Wolf voiced by Sam Rockwell, […]

Greenglade Playground – Review
Greenglade playground is a small, shaded playground hidden along the Torrens Linear Park at Paradise with a BIG drawcard – a large, sleeping dragon/dinosaur that kids can climb on and through!
Review by Claire Davill
The dragon/dinosaur (we still can’t agree on which it is) is definitely the main drawcard for this playground, but […]

[ April 3, 2022; April 10, 2022; ]
Free Come and Try Days at the Kensington Cardinals Junior Aussie Rules Football Club
The Kensington Cardinals are a newly established Aussie Rules junior footy club with opportunities for boys and girls to join a team in 2022.
The Kensington Cardinals Junior Football Club has fielded an under 8 football team in the SANFL Juniors competition for […]

[ May 19, 2022; ]
Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2022
Host a morning tea your way on Thursday 19 May 2022 to raise essential funds for people impacted by cancer.
Kettles will be boiling across the country for Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Cancer Council SA is encouraging South Australians to host a morning tea and support those impacted […]

[ April 22, 2022; ]
Twilight Festival – Free Community Event
With restrictions easing and life getting back to normal, celebrate and enjoy yourself at the Christie Downs Community House Twilight Festival. 
This is the City of Onkaparinga’s first community event since COVID hit our shores. There will be face painting, a bouncy castle slide and more free fun activities for the […]

[ April 10, 2022; ]
Seymour College Free Family Friendly Street Fair
Seymour College in Glen Osmond invite you to their family friendly Street Fair on Sunday 10 April 2022
Held along McMahon Drive and on The Mitchell Oval, Seymour College will play host to an array of family friendly activities, including show rides, arts and crafts, entertainment, live music and much […]

[ April 9, 2022; ]
Family Fun Day at Storybook Walk to Introduce Fancy Pants
Go along to Storybook Walk in Thalassa Park as a new sculpture celebrating “Fancy Pants” written by Kelly Hibbert and illustrated by Amanda Graham is unveiled.
Sally Wickes has applied her talent to create a wonderful sculptural piece about Fancy Pants. As well as meeting Dingo and […]

[ April 8, 2022; ]
FREE Outdoor Movie Night – Paw Patrol The Movie
Go along just before the cold weather sets in for a free screening of the popular family friendly film, Paw Patrol The Movie, on the big screen at Hanson Reserve, Tusmore Park. 
Hosted by Burnside Community Centres, this free movie event is BYO for picnic rugs, blankets and […]

[ April 27, 2022 to April 30, 2022. ]
Ipskip Theatre presents the Tortoise and the Hare these April School Holidays.
Tilly Tortoise loves to race and has been preparing herself for the big race in the Humble Forest Fair for weeks! She looks set to win when a new, faster friend arrives in town. In IpSkip Productions’ Tortoise and the Hare, Tilly explores that […]

[ August 6, 2022; August 13, 2022; August 20, 2022; ]
Home
Delve into questions around difference whilst celebrating diversity in a unique Patch Theatre and Restless Dance Theatre collaboration.
Home: it’s a feeling, not a place. A door is a portal to imagination, and you have the key. Join two friends on an extraordinary journey to dream worlds, where up is down, tiny is huge and the […]

The State Library of South Australia – Review of the Mortlock Wing in Adelaide
If you haven’t experienced the State Library of SA Mortlock Wing, then put it on your list for the next time you’re exploring the Adelaide CBD. It is definitely worth the visit.
by Brooke Hendry
The Mortlock Wing would have to be the most […]

Drage Reserve Riverview Playground – Review
Drage Reserve Playground, located in the inner north-eastern suburbs along the Torrens Linear Park in Felixstow, is a fantastic playground for all ages and abilities.
by Claire Davill
Drage Reserve Riverview Playground underwent an upgrade in 2019, designed with children of all ages and abilities in mind.  There is a wheelchair and […]

[ April 2, 2022 to April 3, 2022. April 8, 2022; ]

The Big Bounce – World’s Largest Inflatable Theme Park Returning to Adelaide – Play & Go Discount Code
Big Bounce will be returning to Adelaide over two weekends in April 2022 with the World’s Biggest Jumping Castle, an incredible 300 metre long inflatable obstacle course plus a space-themed wonderland and a sports arena filled with goals, […]

[ April 2, 2022; April 9, 2022; ]
Kids, Blokes & Dad Jokes Playgroup at the Parafield Gardens Children Center
A free playgroup for children and the significant blokes in their lives on Saturdays during the school term.
The Kids, Blokes & Dad Jokes Playgroup is where male role models in a child’s life get to bond and create memories with the children in their […]

The City’s Best Playgrounds and Playspaces in Adelaide
The Adelaide Park Lands are home to unique playgrounds where kids and families can be active and let their imaginations run wild. We’ve compiled a selection of our favourite places to make it quick and easy to pick a central playground when staying in or visiting the City […]