Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 18, 2021 to December 19, 2021. ]
Lobethal Twilight Christmas Markets
This brand new event is perfectly timed for you to finish your Christmas shopping and fill up your festive table with handmade and locally produced treasures as well as return to explore the first Lights of Lobethal in two years.
The Twilight Christmas Market stallholders are amazing artists and designer-makers joined by passionate […]

[ October 28, 2021 to October 31, 2021. November 4, 2021 to November 7, 2021. ]
Family Fun Carnival in Elizabeth
Over two weekends the Family Fun Carnival will be at Ridley Reserve in Elizabeth.
On the last weekend in October and first weekend in November (Thursday to Sunday) the Family Fun Carnival will have rides for the entire family, sideshow games and a variety of show food available. Entry is free.

Rides will include […]

Santa’s Wonderland – Adelaide Showground in 2021.
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical Christmas wonderland with rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, tobogganing slides and a Christmas activity trail.
This is one of our favourite events of the year as there’s so much for kids to see and do and it’s the perfect family […]

Violet Crumble Caramel Milk
Following the successful launch of Violet Crumble Milk last year, the iconic chocolate brand is back with an iconic new flavoured milk – Violet Crumble Caramel Milk.
Research commissioned by Violet Crumble revealed 70% of Aussies feel that white caramelised chocolate is one of the most iconic flavours of the past decade, with […]

[ October 31, 2021; ]
Gumeracha Fifth Sunday Market
The Gumeracha Fifth Sunday Market will be held under the gums in Federation Park showcasing a large number of artisan, craft, handmade and plant stalls.
The next market will be on Halloween so you can expect some spooky fun in the park, with a special treat for children who dress up. There will […]

[ April 4, 2022 to April 9, 2022. April 11, 2022 to April 18, 2022. ]
Australian Swimming Championships 2022 in Adelaide
Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic stars are set to return to South Australia early next year to vie for international team selection, with Swimming Australia confirming Adelaide will host two championship meets in 2022.
With two major international benchmark competitions being held next year for both Olympic and Paralympic programs – the […]

[ October 26, 2021 to November 13, 2021. ]
The Cupcake Lady Halloween Pop-up 
Adelaide’s favourite cupcake specialist The Cupcake Lady has returned to the Adelaide Central Market Producer in Residence stall until Saturday 13 November.
To celebrate Halloween, The Cupcake Lady has created two “spooktacular” limited edition collections for Market shoppers to purchase and enjoy ahead of 31 October 2021.

The team are back with 50+ […]

[ December 11, 2021 to December 12, 2021. December 13, 2021 to December 17, 2021. December 19, 2021 to December 22, 2021. January 4, 2022 to January 14, 2022. ]
Holiday Swim
Holiday Swim is a Royal Life Saving Society South Australia initiative bringing affordable and educational swimming and water safety lessons to pools and inland waterway locations across Metro and Regional South Australia since the 1950s.
The aim of the program is to teach children critical life saving skills and basic swimming skills, to equip them […]

Free Henley Beach Wheelchair Hire
From mid October until April each year, the bookable beach wheelchairs are available for free half-day hire down at Henley Beach.
The wheelchairs enable people living with a disability to go into the water and enjoy the beach safely. They are available for free half-day hire (morning or afternoon) from mid October […]

     
Moon Lantern Trail 2021 – Review
One of our favourite OzAsia Festival FREE family events, the Moon Lantern Parade, has been transformed into a 4 day celebration for the first time in 2021. What a beautiful opening night it was in Adelaide.

We had a bite to eat at the Lucky Dumpling Market at […]

[ October 29, 2021; ]
BOO-seum at the SA Museum
A spooky Halloween event for Museum members and their friends and family.
Calling all Ghosts, Monsters, Dragons and Witches. The SA Museum have got a SPOOKY night planned just for you. It might be scary, it might be full of fright. But you’ll never know if you don’t show on the night. […]

Clare Bike Park Upgrade
The Trail Collective in collaboration with the Clare & Gilbert Valley Council have revealed their plans for a bike park in Clare.
The Trail Collective creates global scale dirt trails, BMX play spaces, bike parks and pump tracks tailored for a variety of bike disciplines.  Based in Adelaide with over a combined experience […]

[ March 11, 2022 to March 14, 2022. ]
Womadelaide 2022 
WOMADelaide organisers have announced that the event will return to its traditional seven-stage format and the festival will also return to Adelaide’s Botanic Park for its 30th anniversary celebration from 11-14 March 2022.
There will be more than 100 performances across seven stages, the Planet Talks forum, KidZone, art and cooking workshops, the global village […]

Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children
Sesame Workshop is expanding its Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative with new resources featuring Julia, a 4-year-old Sesame Street Muppet with autism.
The new resources available at sesamestreet.org/autism are designed to help families create new routines, build flexibility, and cope with the challenges […]

Friends, Books and Nooks
Council libraries have long provided critical community hubs for families. 
South Australians are lucky to have access to a generous network of more than 140 local libraries, that support connections and learning in all our diverse communities. 
While libraries have always provided valuable services to children and families, the range of offerings and activities […]

[ November 26, 2021 to November 28, 2021. ]
Bowerbird
Bowerbird, Adelaide’s leading design event returns to the Adelaide Showgrounds from 26 – 28 November and is excited to put the focus on South Australia.
Some of the state’s leading independent designers will be brought together all under the one roof. Across the three days enjoy the best of South Australia’s creatives, along with artisan food […]

[ October 23, 2021; ]
Bluestone Family Basketball Day
Go along for a fun open day for the whole community – hosted in partnership with the Eastern Mavericks basketball club.
Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the park and the vibe. There’s plenty of activities for kids and adults of all ages as well as food, music and fun for the whole […]

[ October 16, 2021 to October 30, 2021. ]
Spot the International Space Station in Adelaide (ISS)
Several times a week, Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, determines sighting opportunities for over 6,700 locations worldwide. October 2021 has some great viewing opportunities for Adelaide!
The ISS is Earth’s only microgravity laboratory. This football field-sized platform hosts a plethora of science and technology […]

[ November 27, 2021 to November 28, 2021. December 4, 2021 to December 5, 2021. ]
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra – Free Family Fun Days
Held over two consecutive weekends 27-28 November and 4-5 December at Adelaide Showground, ASO’s Free Family Fun days will have something for everyone young and old.
The program is a whole lot of FREE musical fun to be had outdoors for the whole family. ASO have put together a […]

[ May 7, 2022; ]
The Wiggles Fruit Salad TV Big Show Arena Tour & New Yellow Wiggle!
Adelaide, the wait is over! The Wiggles will make their highly anticipated return to stages around Australia in February 2022, when they bring their brand-new Fruit Salad TV Big Show arena tour around the country!
The Adelaide date has been set for Saturday 7 […]

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

Knightsbridge Reserve | Leabrook | Review
A major upgrade of the Knightsbridge Reserve playground in Leabrook retains its toddler-friendly nature, with added equipment suitable for older …Read […]

Fodmap-friendly Halloween Party Snack Recipes from Dietitian Eloise Turner.
If you’re organising a spooky Halloween party and want everyone to have a break from the overload of lollies, then check out these delicious healthy snacks.
Coming up with a range of party food can often be tricky when guests have food issues. Which is why these recipes […]

[ October 23, 2021; ]
Football Star Academy – Brighton Launch Event
The launch of Football Star Academy – Brighton will offer a free trial of football programs.
This event is for kids aged 5-14 with a focus on getting kids active, participating, making new friends and introducing them to the game of football. There will also be prize giveaways and treats […]

[ March 26, 2022; ]
Bohème on The Beach
Set on iconic Glenelg beach, this is an evening you will never forget. State Opera presents Puccini’s epic love story on stage under the stars with a cast of Australia’s best voices and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
It’s Paris, 1930s – the city of love. Young dreamers Mimi and Rudolfo meet – their […]

For the Love of Pets
For the Love of Pets is an eight-part docuseries following the heart-warming stories of the staff, volunteers and animals at The Animal Welfare League of South Australia Inc. (AWL).
A not-for-profit organisation built on the philosophies of providing love, care and compassion to every animal that comes through its doors, AWL is […]

[ November 6, 2021; ]
Get Stoked! Edithburgh
Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are heading to Edithburgh. Go along for a day of BMX tricks, tips and fun for all ages.
This November, Lighthouse Youth Projects will be bringing their GET STOKED! community ride day to Edithburgh. There will be BMX demos, bike to ride and tunes. Learn some new skills and even make […]

[ October 29, 2021 to October 30, 2021. ]
Chilli Crab Shack Pop-up Event
South Australia’s favourite Chilli Crab Shack pop-up is back at the Adelaide Central Market and bookings are now open to reserve your serve.
Returning for its fifth year, Callum Hann and the team from Sprout will serve up the Market’s mouth-watering signature Chilli Crab dish for two days only on 29 and […]

[ October 28, 2021 to October 31, 2021. ]
Campbelltown Halloween Trail 2021
Dress up and join in the spooky fun on the Campbelltown Halloween Trail.
Dress up and visit Campbelltown Library and other stops on your trick-or-treat trail. Add the places you visit to the map to plot your trail. Pick up small prizes during available drop-in times and dates starting from Thursday 28 – […]

[ November 14, 2021; ]
2021 Multicultural Festival
The 2021 Multicultural Festival will be held from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 14 November in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga.
Discover and meet over 70 community groups showcasing more than 50 cultures right in the heart of Adelaide. Sample delicious international cuisine, discover and watch cultural music and performances, and enjoy activities for all […]

[ November 6, 2021 to November 8, 2021. ]
Sophie’s Patch Spring Open Garden
Spring offers the perfect opportunity to visit Sophie Thomson’s iconic drylands garden which provides inspiration, delight and learning opportunities for gardeners and want to be gardeners at every turn.
The open garden will run as always over three days. The societies will be there (Beekeepers’ Society of SA, Birds SA and Butterfly […]