Play & Go Adelaide

Adelaide Festival Plaza & Children’s Artspace – Review
After a long, long time, the Adelaide Festival Plaza is finally open to the public again, with a whole host of family-friendly facilities!
by Claire Davill
In addition, there is a dedicated Children’s Artspace that will feature new exhibitions each school term. There will also be workshops, interactive experiences, and […]

Scan, Pump, Save at OTR Fuel Outlets
Did you know that you can receive discounted fuel at OTR right now using the Scan, Pump, Save Game on OTR’s enhanced App. Every time you use the OTR App and play the Scan, Pump, Save Game you can instantly save anywhere from 2 cents per litre up to […]

[ April 26, 2022 to April 29, 2022. ]
Voices in Action:  Resilient, Resourceful, Remarkable
Children and young people with a care experience are the experts in their own lives, and yet so often they’re left out of the decisions that affect them. Voices in Action: Resilient, Resourceful, Remarkable amplifies the voices of young people and puts them at the forefront of change.
Held from 26-29 […]

Changing Places Toilets in Adelaide – Find a Location in South Australia
Changing Places provide suitable facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets to meet the needs of people with complex disabilities and their carers. It gives people with disabilities a greater choice of options for outings so they aren’t excluded.
A Changing Places facility […]

[ March 12, 2022; ]
Get Stoked! Yorketown
Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are back on the Yorke Peninsula and ready to Get Stoked!
Go along for a day of good tunes and fun times at Yorketown BMX Track located on Stansbury Road on Saturday 12 March from 11am until 3pm. The event includes FREE riding demos and bikes to come and try. […]

[ April 28, 2022 to April 30, 2022. ]
Discover ‘A WHOLE NEW WORLD’ with this magical production of Disney’s ‘Aladdin JR’ these April School Holidays. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the […]

[ April 2, 2022; ]
Vale Polo Classic 2022 – McLaren Vale
The Vale Polo Classic is fast paced, exhilarating, 20/20 style polo set against the backdrop of one of Australia’s most recognisable and applauded wine & food regions, McLaren Vale.
Experience the very best of McLaren Vale hospitality, glamorous fashions and sophisticated all day entertainment both on and off the pitch […]

MATADOR – sabor de amor at Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Review
★★★★★ 5 stars for a sassy, saucy showstopper (adults only)
An enthralling tale of love, temptation and betrayal that comes alive through passionate dance, hypnotic aerial acts and sultry burlesque
by Carla Caruso & Sharon Harrington
For those who’ve had itchy feet, care of recent travel restrictions, get […]

Adelaide’s Best Wetlands to Visit with Kids
You may have noticed that quite a few wetlands have been appearing around Adelaide, with many located along side nature play spaces, parks and playgrounds. A beautiful green space with an abundance of wildlife and aquatic life, wetlands are a wonderful place to explore.
Wetlands can form naturally or be […]

[ March 7, 2022 to March 9, 2022. ]
Great State Vouchers for Accommodation, Experiences and Tours in South Australia.
The Great State Voucher is back in 2022 for the biggest release yet with 160,000 vouchers up for grabs across accommodation, tours and experiences.
Enter the ballot for a Great State Experiences Voucher anytime from 9am Monday 7 March 2022 until 5pm on Wednesday 9 March […]

[ March 25, 2022; ]
Monarto Safari Park’s Visitor Centre
The Wild is Calling… The doors to Monarto Safari Park’s Visitor Centre opened in March 2022 giving guests a wild welcome and even wilder experiences to come.
The building provides visitors with the perfect starting point to begin an adventurous day at Monarto Safari Park, soon to be the largest safari experience […]

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 […]