Play & Go Adelaide

[ August 13, 2021; ]
Lord Mayor’s Queen Adelaide Birthday Virtual Morning Tea
The City of Adelaide is celebrating Queen Adelaide’s Birthday with a virtual reception at the Adelaide Town Hall on 13 August.
The City of Adelaide is looking for the brightest young Adelaide and her family to join the Lord Mayor to celebrate in person. The winner will attend a […]

[ August 13, 2021; ]
Red Nose Day
Get involved in Red Nose Day along with thousands of Aussie families as they get silly for a serious cause.
Every year on the second Friday in August, Red Nose invites Australians everywhere to get silly for a serious cause to raise much-needed funds to help stop little lives being cut short and support […]

Harrogate Recreational Reserve in the Adelaide Hills features a playground, toilets and walking tracks.
Harrogate is located about 15 minutes drive east of Woodside in the Adelaide Hills and is a stunning part of this region to explore.
The area was badly affected by bushfire in 2019 and as part of the township plan and bushfire recovery […]

BLOOM 2021
Bloom 2021 is an inaugural celebration of South Australia’s springtime events and festivals.
Coloured by music, sport, arts, culture, food and wine, our wonderful state is in full bloom from September to November. Welcome the spring sunshine at numerous events throughout South Australia, including the new Barossa Contemporary: Festival for the Curious, IMMERSE and The […]

[ December 11, 2021 to December 12, 2021. ]
Supanova – Adelaide Showground
Editors update Monday 6 December 2021: Supanova at the Adelaide Showground has been cancelled in 2021 due to COVID and major changes to state border restrictions. It will return to Adelaide from 12-13 November 2022.
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is Australia’s premier pop culture event, where fandom comes to life!
Supanova celebrates the worlds […]

Wings2Fly Youth Theatre Production Auditions – 15 August 2021
Wings2Fly Theatre is an educational youth theatre based in Adelaide and created in 2017. It is the only youth theatre company in Adelaide to run intensively in school holidays (not weekly classes) and produce straight plays – not musical theatre. This is great for young actors who […]

 
WIN Tickets to Light Cycles at Adelaide Botanic Garden
Prepare to have your sense of wonder and fascination rekindled at Light Cycles, the perfect winter event for the whole family. Moment Factory has crafted a world-leading reputation for blending light, technology and feeling to reinvent iconic locations and unshackle imaginations. Now in an Australian first, the […]

[ August 27, 2021; August 29, 2021; ]
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 20th Anniversary Screening at Wallis
Wallis Cinemas are screening a special 20th anniversary edition of the popular Harry Potter film at four locations, including Mainline Drive-In.
This family classic is back on the big screen for its 20th anniversary in August.  Screening at Mainline Drive In on Friday night, August […]

Where to Eat & Drink on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island has some amazing family-friendly cafes and restaurants dotted around the island. The island is known for its Ligurian Honey but it is also full of suprises including the best fish and chips possibly anywhere in SA, located in one of the most remote parts of the […]

[ August 27, 2021; ]
Flower Power – Daffodil Day Appeal
The Power of the Flower lies in its ability not only to inspire hope, but to encourage people to take action.
The Daffodil Day Appeal is a chance for Australians to come together and show their Flower Power; their ability to create change in the lives of people impacted by cancer, […]

[ December 2, 2021; ]
Ghostbusters: Afterlife | In Cinemas 2 December 2021
He came out here for a reason.
From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mum and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original […]

WIN a Family Pass to Van Gogh Alive
One of the highlights of Illuminate Adelaide, Van Gogh Alive has transformed the former Le Cornu site on O’Connell St with a spectacular purpose-built digital gallery, The Grand Pavilion, (which took 6 weeks to construct).
The immersive experience features more than 3,000 images set to a classical score, giving visitors […]

 
Kids Multi-Sport Program at Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s leading multi-sport program for children aged 1.5-6 years. 
The Ready Steady Go Kids program is a physio-designed program and teaches the fundamentals of 10 different sports and develops essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Each class is run indoors for 30-45 […]

WIN a Class Excursion to Adelaide Fringe 2022 by Entering the Schools Poster Competition
Adelaide Fringe invites students (K-12) to enter the Schools Poster Competition for the chance to win a class excursion to an Adelaide Fringe 2022 show – thanks to Program Partner 9News!
The winning artwork will appear on the cover of the 2022 Adelaide […]

Dog Council Parks & Walking Trails in Adelaide
South Australian councils play an important role in supporting dog owners to be active and social, by maintaining infrastructure such as footpaths, walking trails, parks and gardens, and dedicated dog parks.
Councils provide a number of programs, services and facilities to encourage responsible pet ownership including dog obedience, owner education, discounted microchipping services, waste […]

[ August 14, 2021; ]
Football Star Academy FREE Launch Clinic
Football Star Academy is an award-winning national program creating a movement of change through a soccer platform.
The main focus is to engage all children in an environment where they can have fun, feel comfortable, confident and empower them to believe in their ability. The academy likes to celebrate the launch […]

[ August 5, 2021 to August 8, 2021. ]
School of Rock at The Arts Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash-hit rock musical School Of Rock will finally make its way to Adelaide this August with award-winning production company Pelican Productions.
Based on the hit film, audiences follow the larger-than-life wannabe rocker Dewey as he takes a class of grade A pupils and turns them into a […]

Coles Healthy Kicks – Keeping kids active during lockdown
Coles Healthy Kicks is a fun and entertaining health and fitness program designed specifically to encourage Australian children aged 6 to 12 years old to embrace healthy cooking, mindfulness and exercise.
Below are seven videos that your children can follow with fitness sessions and healthy living tips. The […]

 Social & Support Group for ASD and Neuro-Diverse Children and Parents
All children are unique. It is important to build on their strengths and support them through challenges. The same can be said about us, parents and educators. Our own well-being is crucial in guiding children through life difficulties. Mindful Kiddo was created to support both […]

Windmill at Home (Again)!
Windmill at Home is an online platform that hopes to bring a little bit of Windmill joy into your home during lockdown.
Windmill worked closely with their wonderful team of artists and creatives last year to share some favourite stories in a whole new way. Discover a whole suite of stories with Grug, […]

Adelaide Central Market Winter Recipes
The Adelaide Central Market has released a collection of winter recipes to prepare at home.  
There are some delicious recipes to test out at home, from family favourites such as Roast Lamb and Spaghetti with Meatballs to Chicken Curry and Shepherd’s Pie. Preparing a meal together is a great way to […]

 
Supporting children’s mental health during a pandemic
Children are not immune to the effects of uncertainty, with research showing they can recognise and respond to it from as young as 20 months old.
Here are some tips from Emerging Minds on how parents can help support children during the pandemic:

Create time and space on a regular basis […]

  
Content for Connection –  South Australian Museum
Content for Connection is a portal to the South Australian Museum’s stories, exhibitions, programs, research, and more, where you can explore the wonders of life on Earth from the safety of your home. There are activity packs for kids and plenty of online content for kids and adults.
Activities […]

The Barossa Farmers Market in Angaston
The Barossa Farmers Market is an authentic farmers market in Angaston open Saturday mornings from 7:30am to 11:30am.
The market offers a selection of fresh, seasonal, artisan-made Barossa and regional South Australian food.  Their stallholders sell an extensive range of local vegetables, fruit, meats and bread plus delicious oils, preserves, pastries, dumplings, […]

Fun Activities for Kids & Useful Information for Parents During COVID-19 Lockdown
Spending time at home can be fun but during a COVID-19 lockdown, it can also be a stressful time. We’ve included lots of fun activities below for kids to help keep them busy and entertained plus some useful information for parents about COVID-19 testing […]

Shop Local SA
South Australia’s dedicated online marketplace Shop Local SA is set to help our State’s business community survive lockdown by connecting retailers with shoppers in the convenience of their own home.
As South Australia endures a seven-day lockdown to combat the highly-contagious COVID-19 Delta strain, non-essential retail businesses have been forced to close across the […]

[ January 28, 2022 to January 29, 2022. ]
We Will Rock You
Get ready to raise the roof with this all-new high octane arena production of WE WILL ROCK YOU. 
Featuring QUEENS greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, I Want to Break Free, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Somebody To Love, Under Pressure, A Kind of Magic and more, this record […]

Write “A Poem for Our Hills” and WIN cash & prizes!
“A Poem for Our Hills” poetry competition sponsored by Residents Against White Rock Quarry enriches our connection with the beautiful Adelaide Hills by inviting children to use their words to express their love for the Adelaide Hills.
There are 6 Carbon Footprint board games to be […]

[ July 21, 2021; ]

Kytons Bakery Native Flavoured Lamingtons
It’s world Lamington Day on Wednesday and Kytons have created two new NATIVE flavoured lamington varieties. Wattleseed and Chocolate as well as Lemon Myrtle and Coconut.
These new lamington fingers are a collaboration between Kytons and SA native ingredient producers, Edible Reconciliation – a celebration of Australia’s favourite cake and native flavours […]

      
Top Things to do with Kids in the City of Adelaide this Winter
‘Hit the Town’ for fun family activities this winter, with more than 50 events, activations, festivals and installations happening in the CBD and North Adelaide.
Explore the city’s laneways, parks and playgrounds, or take a scenic trip down the River Torrens and […]