Play & Go Adelaide

[ March 13, 2021; ]
Family Crabbing Day
Join Nature Play SA for a family Crabbing Day off Brighton Jetty
Join Nature Play SA as they teach your children aged 5 – 12 years the skills to crab so it is safe, sustainable and most of all, heaps of fun.

Spend some quality time outdoors as they (literally) teach you the crabbing ropes […]

[ February 19, 2021 to March 21, 2021. ]
Fringe in Unley
Some amazing artists will be performing in Unley for the 2021 Adelaide Fringe – Fringe 21 At Your Doorstep. From music to cabaret, dance, comedy, theatre and visual arts – there is something for everyone right at your doorstep.  Almost 40 different acts will be on offer at a variety of venues throughout […]

[ February 20, 2021 to February 21, 2021. February 27, 2021 to February 28, 2021. ]
BREATHE
See South Australian Circus Centre’s Performance Troupe during Adelaide Fringe 2021 with their show ‘Breathe’ in The Flamingo at Gluttony, Rymill Park and witness the talents of skilful young acrobats.
Breathe is a journey of introspection. The story of what’s inside our heads isn’t always reflected on the outside. When we allow ourselves to look deeper […]

30-Day Free Trial of ABC Reading Eggs
Don’t miss your chance to claim this special back-to-school offer from ABC Reading Eggs. Give your child all the skills they need for reading success and sign up for 30 days’ FREE access to Australia’s leading online reading program for kids aged 2–13! 
Based on solid scientific research, ABC Reading Eggs is the perfect way to build […]

[ February 19, 2021 to March 21, 2021. ]
Adelaide Fringe at Marion Cultural Centre
The Adelaide Fringe is returning to Marion in 2021 with a huge variety of quality experiences for everyone. To make it easy for you to enjoy the world’s second largest biannual arts festival, the Marion Cultural Centre is presenting over 40 shows, for everyone to enjoy. 
Children’s Shows:
There are 2 children’s […]

Skate Parks Rejuvenation
Repairs and rejuvenation of the Elizabeth and Munno Para Skate Parks has been planned for expected completion in 2021. 
Originally expected to be completed by March 2021, the contractor has been unavoidably detained so the rejuvenation works have been delayed. Stay tuned on the City of Playford Facebook for updates regarding the new commencement date. 
The contractors […]

[ February 16, 2021; February 19, 2021; February 20, 2021; February 28, 2021; March 6, 2021; March 7, 2021; March 10, 2021; March 13, 2021; ]
Katherine Outback Experience – Tom Curtain’s In The West Tour
Multiple Golden Guitar winner, Tom Curtain, is touring South Australia with his national award winning Outback Horse and Dog Show and Live Music Event.
To celebrate the release of his fourth studio album, multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire Tom Curtain, will again be hitting the […]

[ February 15, 2021 to February 24, 2021. ]
Adelaide’s Long Lunch – $30 Vouchers to Restaurants, Cafes, Tours & Attractions in Adelaide & North Adelaide
South Australians are invited to enter a draw to win one of 5,000 $30 vouchers to spend on lunch or an experience in the CBD or North Adelaide. This is part of a $150,000 economic stimulus package to specifically […]

Adelaide’s Top Parks, Play Spaces, Playgrounds & Reserves
There are so many fabulous parks and reserves around Adelaide, perfect for a catch up with friends or a picnic with the family. All the play spaces we have included below make our Play & Go list of TOP PARKS in South Australia.
Each park has plenty of play […]

Flying Fox Harnesses at All Abilities Playgrounds in South Australia

South Australia now has an ever-growing number of inclusive playgrounds or playgrounds with all abilities equipment. This includes equipment like the Flying Fox Harness which can now be found at numerous playgrounds. These harnesses are a wonderful addition, allowing children who need support to ride the […]

[ February 25, 2021 to February 28, 2021. March 2, 2021 to March 3, 2021. ]
The Pulse – Gravity & Other Myths / Aurora (Young Adelaide Voices)
What? Sixty people on stage? Thirty bodies in close-knit, full-pelt, intimate, sweaty co-operation; another thirty faces with wide open mouths singing their lungs out?
This exhilarating spectacle is the stuff of lockdown dreams: a massive embodiment of primal hunger for community and physical touch. Audience, […]

[ February 18, 2021 to April 15, 2021. ]
FREE Sesame Street Books for Kids
BIG W is set to give away more than 2.6 million Sesame Street books entirely free as part of its Free Books For Kids program, with another 40,000 books to be given to children in need. 
Returning for its fifth instalment, the initiative seeks to support literacy by making books for […]

[ March 20, 2021; ]
Thai Festival 2021
Thai Festival is a family friendly festival with an abundance of activities for both adults and kids. This year’s festival showcases traditional food, costume and the unique culture of the Northeastern (Isan) region.  
Hosted by the Thai-Australian Association of SA, there will be activities from morning until evening including traditional dances, cooking demonstrations, Thai […]

Family-Friendly Winery Bremerton Launches Tasting Room and Outdoor Area in Langhorne Creek, South Australia
Feel like you’re on the set of the ABC’s Aftertaste series, amid the vines and countryside, at Australia’s only sister-run winery … a winery which has just had a $1 million refresh. 
by Carla Caruso
Looking for a family-friendly winery, where you can enjoy […]

Burnside Adventure Playground
The Burnside Adventure Playground is an award winning playground situated within Kensington Gardens Reserve.
{This review has been updated February 2021}
Set amongst a natural landscape and huge gum trees, this beautiful play space is popular with children of all ages and abilities with an impressive selection of different activities on offer.  From swinging and […]

Play It On – Supporting South Australian Families
Do you have unwanted sports gear lying around your house?  Rather than throw it away, you can donate it all to Play it On so they can provide funding to assist children from families that are financially challenged, to participate in their chosen sport.
Donate your slightly used and […]

[ February 19, 2021 to March 28, 2021. ]
Fringe on Tour 2021 – Adelaide Fringe
Each year, Adelaide Fringe hits the road to bring a taste of Fringe to different corners of South Australia.
Looking for free family friendly fun this Fringe? The Adelaide Fringe is going on tour across South Australia and they’re rolling into a neighbourhood near you. Their Fringe on Tour caravan […]

[ April 2, 2021 to April 5, 2021. ]
Meadows 4 Day Easter Fair 
The Meadows 4 Day Easter Fair is a family-friendly annual event. It is a large treasure market with around 100 stalls selling a wide variety of products including locally made arts and crafts, plants, books, clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, treasures and collectables.
Planning is underway to add a number of new and fun […]

[ February 28, 2021; ]
Adelaide Festival’s Middle Grade & YA Day
Tweens and Teens can enjoy a day at Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden, featuring a stellar lineup of contemporary authors. 
The day will include Davina Bell (The End of the World is Bigger Than Love),  James Bradley (Ghost Species), Ursula Dubosarsky (The Word Spy and Pierre’s Not There), Will Kostakis (The Monuments series), Jess Scully (Glimpses of Utopia), R.A. Spratt (The […]

Free sanitary items to be made available in South Australian Schools
Sanitary products will be available for female students who need them in all South Australian public schools from 2021.
A grant will be provided to each public school based on the number of female enrolments in Year 5 and above, to ensure that access to sanitary […]

[ February 17, 2021; ]
LEGO® fans take note – get ready for BYGGLEK – arriving at Adelaide’s IKEA® store on Wednesday 17 February 2021
The IKEA® and LEGO® brands have teamed up to create a range of simple, functional storage solutions with so many possibilities.
If you’re a parent of a LEGO® loving child you will appreciate how hard it is to […]

[ February 21, 2021; ]
Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club Family Fun Day
Take your family along for a day of fun at the Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club. 
The Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club family fun day will have ‘come and try’ sailing from 1pm-4pm with BSYC instructors as well as stand up paddleboarding from 1pm-3pm. 

There will also be a free […]

Point Turton Nature Playspace and Bike Track
The Point Turton Nature Playspace and Bike Track on the Yorke Peninsula was upgraded and re-opened in 2019. It’s a great regional playground in this small seaside town, just up the road from the Point Turton Caravan Park, with the beach right in front.
The wonderful nature inspired playspace has […]

Joslin Reserve Playground
Joslin Reserve features a great little playground situated amongst open green space between Third and Fourth Avenues (Joslin is between St Peters and Royston Park in the council area of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters). The reserve also includes tennis courts and a basketball ring so it’s fantastic for older kids too.  The […]

[ May 19, 2021 to May 29, 2021. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2021
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2021 has unveiled an amazing family program of shows, online experiences and free activities. This year’s theme, “Be Curious” aims to encourage children to explore new ideas and to see them filled them with wonder. 
Opening Event | 19 May 2021
The DreamBIG Opening Event, to be held at the Festival […]

 
United for Sophie – Adelaide United Football Club Clinic
Kids can attend a unique Adelaide United Football Club Clinic on Wednesday 10 February at the Glenunga Hub from 4pm-6pm to support Sophie Stephenson who is battling Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Adelaide United players will be running the football clinic for kids and there will also be prizes […]

[ February 9, 2021; 2:00 pm; ]

#Safer Internet Day 2021

Safer Internet Day celebrates the global vision of making online experiences better for everyone. The e-safety website also offers resources for families to help them keep their children safe online. 

eSafety is the official Safety Internet Day committee in Australia and a leader in the global effort. They are running Safer Internet Day […]

Shibui Dessert in the heart of the Adelaide city is your go to place for ‘WOW’ desserts. They’re the sort of modern desserts you would see on MasterChef or in a fancy restaurant, beautifully styled on the plate, and a treat for your senses.
Shibui opened on Adelaide’s Grote Street in 2018 and the owners, […]

FREE FUN – Home Delivered by Scouts SA 
FREE FUN – Home Delivered is an action-packed program of free, activities available online and delivered via email to families at home. 
There are new activities every month and it’s easy and free to sign up.
The program is an initiative of Scouts SA and is being offered as a […]

[ February 13, 2021; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Celebrate the Lunar New Year & Year of the Ox at Burnside Village
Enjoy traditional Lunar New Year celebrations across the Centre to bring in the Year of the Ox.
Don’t miss the Lion dance throughout the centre on Saturday 13 February at 2pm.
Fortune cookies will also be handed out from 12pm to 3pm.

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