Play & Go Adelaide

[ February 18, 2022 to March 20, 2022. ]
Family Friendly Shows for Kids at the 2022 Adelaide Fringe 
The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with plenty of free family friendly entertainment and fantastic shows for kids.
The Adelaide Fringe runs for four weeks from mid-February to mid-March and there is something for absolutely everyone on offer, from street theatre and circus acts […]

[ April 14, 2022; ]
Blitz Golf – Family Friendly Easter Event at SHANX Regency Park
The Blitz Golf Easter weekend in Adelaide will kick off under lights at Shanx Regency Park on Thursday 14 April with a world first PRO-AM mini-golf event with celebrities and pros competing for $10,000. Blitz in miniature will feature a DJ, food trucks, free kid’s […]

Enjoy the great outdoors at your local café, pub or restaurant 
Long hot summers with balmy evenings and mild winters mean South Australians can dine outside for a large portion of the year and there are plenty of pubs, cafés and restaurants that offer outdoor dining. Better yet, many of them are family friendly which is […]

Santos Festival of Cycling 2022 DeTours Experience
Santos Festival of Cycling will welcome the DeTours experience back in 2022 for the people of South Australia, heading to the Adelaide Hills for the Men’s Westpac Stage 2 and McLaren Vale for Be Safe Be Seen Stage 3.
The DeTours will be held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 […]

Sam Willoughby International BMX Facility
The new Sam Willoughby International BMX Facility is South Australia’s only international-standard BMX track.  It is part of a major sports precinct in the south, including a new $7 million southern soccer facility, and will be a new home for an estimated 900 soccer players and BMX riders.   The facility officially […]

Family Holidays in South Australia Supported by our Local Councils
South Australians love visiting the State’s regions to relax and unwind in the great outdoors. In the summertime, families flock to beautiful coastal and riverside areas to enjoy the many activities these hotspots have to offer.
Kids get to swim and play on pristine sandy beaches or […]

[ January 26, 2022; ]
Poolside 2022
Spend this Australia Day poolside at the Payneham Swimming Pool. 
Grab your family and friends and your bathers for a classic Australia Day pool party at the Payneham Memorial Swimming Pool. Suitable for all ages, it’s a fun day out for the whole family.

Enjoy music, games and a sausage sizzle, and race the clock on […]

[ January 14, 2022; January 21, 2022; ]
Free Outdoor Cinema in Prospect
This summer, the BIG screen is back in Prospect with FREE Friday night movies.
The free outdoor cinema you know and love is back for 2021/22, with a new location and new movies. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated – just a free movie screening on a summer’s Friday night for the whole family.

Find […]

Along the River: Karrawirra Parri (Redgum Forest River)
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invite families to connect, discover and engage with nature along the river.
Available to download for free, the Along the River brochure encourages you, your friends and family to spend more time in nature whilst improving your wellbeing, knowledge and understanding […]

Lamington Cupcakes
This is a very simple take on one of Australia’s favourite treats, the lamington.  Perfect for morning tea, picnics or an after school treat, these are super easy to make with kids and a lot less messy than making lamingtons from scratch!  Plus unlike lamingtons you won’t need to start the recipe the day […]

[ January 20, 2022 to January 21, 2022. ]
Semaphore Fun Finds
Semaphore Fun Finds is a free fun activity for kids to do in January of the Summer School Holidays.
Simply register free for the activity to get your Semaphore bag, filled with goodies, and a map. Follow the map, answer the questions about Semaphore (which are easy to find) and return the map to […]

RELOCATED: Dettol T20 Australia v Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval 
Adelaide Oval will no longer host the fourth Men’s T20I between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday 18 February 2022.
Unfortunately Adelaide’s match has been relocated and the five match series from 11-20 February 2022 will now be played at the SCG, Manuka Oval and MCG.
The Australia […]

[ January 20, 2022; January 22, 2022; January 23, 2022; ]
Commonwealth Bank Women’s Ashes Series Australia v England will see three T20 games at Adelaide Oval in January 2022. 
The Commonwealth Bank Women’s Ashes Series will be played in Canberra, Adelaide and Melbourne.
The configuration of the multi-format women’s Ashes has been altered with Adelaide Oval now to host three T20 games in January. There will also […]

Little Strikers Program
Is your daughter keen to experience all-girls junior cricket this summer?  The Little Strikers Program is specifically designed for female players who are 8 – 10 years old.
The Little Strikers Program is a four-week program giving participants a sample of the skills needed to progress into the Strikers Girls Cricket League.  There are four […]

Hamilton Reserve, Vale Park – Playground with a Secret Message
The upgrade of Hamilton Reserve in Vale Park is now open with a fabulous family friendly playspace. Where there used to just be a (dead) grassy area with big trees right next to the Linear Park Trail, there is now grass you can actually play on […]

The new Flagship FruChocs Shop in Tanunda, Barossa Valley, is the ultimate pit stop for serious chocoholics!
by Brooke Hendry
Our beautiful Barossa Valley – renowned around the world for its outstanding wine, now has its perfect pairing that all chocoholics are going to love.
The iconic South Australian Menz FruChocs have opened a new flagship store in […]

2022 Tooth Fairy Kit from the Royal Australian Mint
Losing a baby tooth is a special occasion for a child, and for many families the Tooth Fairy marks the occasion with a gift.
As the official supplier of coins to the Tooth Fairy in Australia, the Mint is proud to offer this adorable keepsake to celebrate this […]

[ January 21, 2022; January 22, 2022; ]
Civic Park Movies 2022
Civic Park Movies is a free outdoor cinema experience at Civic Park, Modbury and a great way to spend a night with family and friends.
This season they are hosting a movies weekend in January, so you can enjoy a movie on the Friday and/or Saturday night. There will be delicious food vendors […]

[ January 26, 2022 to January 29, 2022. ]  
Santos Festival of Cycling – Family Friendly Events 
The City of Adelaide Festival Village will relocate from Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga for one action-packed day and evening on Wednesday 26 January.
The City of Adelaide Festival Village at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga will be an attractive feature as part of the 2022 program, with great cycling action – […]

[ March 19, 2022; ]
By the C with Jimmy Barnes
Since its inception, By The C has continued to deliver legends of the music world to some of the most scenic locations around Australia.
This beachside festival event is set to be a great day out with live music and a vibrant setting. An open air, outdoor event, it’s the perfect […]

[ January 28, 2022; ]
Santos Festival of Cycling & WOMAD Free Mini Music Festival Event
The Santos Festival of Cycling and WOMDelaide are collaborating to present a free music event at the City of Adelaide Festival Village during the Santos Festival of Cycling in January 2022.
Held on Friday 28 January 2022 starting at 6:30pm, the 150-minute free event will feature […]

20 Ways for Families to Connect with Nature at Home
Nature Play SA and Green Adelaide have put together a wonderful list of ways families can connect with nature at home.
From collecting flowers and twigs in the backyard to bird watching and planting a garden, there are lots of ideas below to keep little ones in […]

EMS Community Snorkelling Tour for Families at Hallett Cove – Review
If taking up snorkelling is on your bucket list, then it’s time to dip your flipper in with a local guided tour. We did, and can’t wait to hit the beach again. 
by Carla Caruso
I’ve never properly snorkelled before, but now I’m a convert.
This week, I […]

[ March 12, 2022; ] [caption id="attachment_160141" align="alignnone" width="630"] Patricia Piccinini, Skywhalepapa, 2020 and Skywhale, 2013. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra © Patricia Piccinini.[/caption]
Skywhales: Every Heart Sings
After brief migrations to Tasmania, Japan and Ireland, Patricia Piccinini’s monumental Skywhale has a new companion, Skywhalepapa.
Skywhale first appeared in the skies above Canberra in 2013, widening the eyes of the population, leaving many […]

Nannigai and Capella Reserves Precinct- New Skate Park, Playground & Bigger Car Park.
Construction work commenced in April 2021 on the new look skate park and bigger car park at Capella Reserve, Hallett Cove. 
Capella Drive Reserve -Play & Go Review
Marion City Council will transform Nannigai and Capella Reserves over stages from 2020 – 2022 following endorsement on […]

[ March 9, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Cupid’s Koi Garden
The world’s first inflatable fountain is brought to you by ENESS, the creators of Airship Orchestra, a hit of Illuminate Adelaide.
You’re cruising past familiar hardware shops and fast-food outlets when suddenly, wha…? A gigantic cupid surrounded by 10 oversized goldfish in mock terrazzo ponds? Have the good burghers of Mount Barker District Council […]

New Menz FruChocs Shop in Tanunda
Menz Confectionary has unveiled its new FruChocs Shop full of delicious chocolates, located at 59 Murray Street in Tanunda. This is great news for locals and travellers to the iconic Barossa wine region. 

The new store boasts a Great Wall of FruChocs, chocolate dripping walls, on-site handmade chocolate production, neon rainbows, […]

Par 3 Golf in North Adelaide
Located on the banks of the River Torrens, Par 3 is the perfect course for a quick, easy game of golf and a fun outdoor family activity – no experience required!
You’ll find North Adelaide’s 18-hole Par 3 Golf Course alongside the Torrens Weir just off War Memorial Drive.  The entrance […]

[ January 8, 2022 to January 22, 2022. ]
Pop Up Wheel Park in Felixstow
A dedicated wheel park is popping up in Felixstow during the January school holidays.
Take along your favourite set of wheels, be it a bike, scooter or skates, and enjoy a fun and free day out thanks to the Norwood, Payneham & St Peters council.

Located at 69 Briar Rd, Felixstow, don’t […]

New Pathway – Bluestone Mount Barker
A beautiful part of Mount Barker received a new shared path in December 2021 thanks to Mount Barker District Council and Bluestone Mt Barker.
As part of a 6km network through Bluestone, a new 1.5km section of trail is now open, connecting to a 3km trail that goes directly to the town […]