Play & Go Adelaide

[ 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, […]

Cirkidz Birthday Parties
Be the star of your own party, come rain, hail or shine!
All sessions consist of 1 hour and 30 minutes of Circus fun, followed by 30 minutes to open presents and have a slice of cake.
 
Easy, no fuss and you don’t have to worry about cleaning your house, entertaining the kids yourself or […]

BOUNCE Parties
BOUNCE has run more than 100,000 parties across BOUNCE venues in 10 countries around the world and every BOUNCE party is uniquely different and totally awesome.
From junior jumpers to freestylers, they have something for everyone.
BOUNCE offers 3 party types:
BOUNCE Junior Party
They’ve taken their world-famous party formula and specially modified it for Junior Jumpers.
Their Junior […]

Playgrounds in Adelaide’s North Eastern Suburbs
Find reviews and helpful information about playgrounds in the North Eastern suburbs of Adelaide below. This includes information about playground equipment and features, fencing, toilets and more.
 

Broadview Oval Playground and BMX Track | Review
Broadview Sports and Recreation Precinct (Yarnta Tutu yarta) includes a large playground with lots of accessible play […]

Funtopia Prospect Playgroup
Specially designed for 0-4 year olds, Funtopia Prospect offers Playgroup sessions during the school term.
Enjoy some quality time building friendships and connections in a private room with other cheeky monkeys, then burn some energy in Funtopia’s Playground World.
Held Tuesday to Friday during the school term, there will be two sessions each morning.
You simply […]

ADELAIDE KINDERGYMS
Find a KinderGym in Adelaide for kids under 5
KinderGym is a multi-movement based program designed specifically for children 5 years and under and their caregiver. KinderGym Leaders are qualified and nationally accredited and there are more than 30 locations across South Australia.  We loved taking our own kids to KinderGym over the years – […]

[ February 20, 2022; March 20, 2022; ]
Let’s Party – Family Friendly Fringe Show by Cool for Kids 
20 March 2022 show cancelled
The Music Makers band brings their most colourful and exciting family concert experience to the big stage at the Para Hills Community Club this Adelaide Fringe season.
Tony Genovese and band will perform hit children’s songs that will have everyone’s hips swinging, […]

Adelaide’s Boat Ride Along the River Torrens/Karrawirra Parri on Popeye
The fleet of boats called ‘The Popeye’ are our own State Heritage Icons.  Since the first boat was launched on the River Torrens in 1935, the Popeye boat ride from Elder Park to the Adelaide Zoo has historically been a treasured family outing for many.

Today the […]

Adelaide’s Last Drive-In to close in 2022 – Wallis Cinema’s Mainline Last Summer Program
Adelaide’s only remaining outdoor drive-in cinema – Mainline Drive-In at Gepps Cross – will close in February 2022.
The Wallis family, after 65 years of operating, has made the difficult decision to close the Gepps Cross Mainline Drive-In after the upcoming Summer season. Announcing the […]

Bond Store Wallaroo is a stylish, family friendly microbrewery, gin distillery and restaurant in the heart of Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula.
by Sharon Harrington
We stumbled across this welcoming venue after being caught in the “tropical deluge” storm which recently hit the Yorke Peninsula. While dashing away from the warm summer rain, we couldn’t go past […]

Family Holidays on the Yorke Peninsula
Yorke Peninsula has all you need for a fantastic family holiday with the kids including stunning beaches, playgrounds, a water park, spectacular walking trails and cute eateries. It is also home to Flaherty’s Beach which was ranked number 4 on the list of Australia’s Best Beaches for 2022. 
Just over an […]

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – Southern Barossa
Located in the Southern Barossa,  Mount Pleasant is at the crossroads to the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and the Murraylands. Mount Pleasant Farmers Market draws from the best of these regions to provide a diverse and expansive range of fabulous foods from independent family farms and local producers.  In […]

Win a $30 Dining Voucher – Adelaide
Experience Adelaide is giving you the chance to win one of 25,000 x $30 dining vouchers to redeem at participating businesses across the City of Adelaide. 
Vouchers can be redeemed for dine-in food (not valid for drinks) throughout the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any time between.

The vouchers are […]

Bluey’s house has come to life for one lucky family 
Bluey’s house has been recreated in real life in the heart of Brisbane. The house has been customised with familiar details like the red letterbox, bone-adorned chimney and iconic bay window which fans will recognise from the popular children’s ABC television series.
Airbnb has partnered with BBC […]

WIN Tickets to Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly Show at Adelaide Fringe 2022
Kids comedy hero Mr Snotbottom, brings his slimiest and stinkiest of songs, gruesomest of gags, plus some BRAND NEW just-wrong routines in a rollercoaster of weirdness this Adelaide Fringe!
Reviews
Star of the award-winning* ‘Busy Bodies’ podcast, Fringe favourite Mr Snotbottom will have weird kids 5+ and […]

[ February 19, 2022 to February 20, 2022. February 22, 2022 to February 27, 2022. March 1, 2022 to March 6, 2022. March 8, 2022 to March 13, 2022. March 15, 2022 to March 20, 2022. ]
Borealis Light show returns to Adelaide Fringe in 2022
Returning by popular demand, Borealis is a captivating light installation set over Rymill Park Lake that allows you to experience the wonder of the Northern Lights right here in Adelaide.
Art meets technology in this magical installation that has travelled the world, allowing you to Switzerland-based artivist Dan […]

[ February 1, 2022 to February 28, 2022. ]
Art in Nature Australia
Global movement, Art in Nature, is calling for art submissions from young people across Australia.
This is your chance to have your art featured in a bespoke online art gallery and animated, brand-new music video curated by MBE-awarded and Grammy-nominated Sisters Grimm. The Australian music video will draw inspiration from Australia’s natural landscapes […]

[ June 18, 2022; ]
Disney Themed Roller Disco
Roller Skating in SA are hosting a Disney/Marvel themed roller disco at the Blackwood Recreation Centre.
There will be games, prizes, music and of course roller skating on Saturday 18 June 2022.  Kids can enjoy 3 hours of roller skating fun with their friends.   Dress up in your favourite Disney or Marvel costume […]

[ May 14, 2022; ]
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music
Never seen the movie on the big screen? Never been to Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music? This show provides the chance to kick both off your bucket list. 
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 […]

Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park welcome back a selection of their popular Animal Experiences.
With increased Covid-safety procedures in place, Zoos SA have announced the return of a number of Animal Experiences at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.
Animal Experiences are a fabulous way to get up close to the majestic animals you don’t see […]