Play & Go Adelaide

A Night in Family-Friendly Clare Valley – including visits to Martindale Hall and Mintaro Maze, and an overnight stay at Bungaree Station
A bamboozling maze, a famous haunted mansion, and a historic sheep station are just some of the things you’ll encounter in the Clare Valley, South Australia.
by Carla Caruso
When we had a few days up […]

A visit to Lot 100 in the Adelaide Hills
If you’re looking for a spot to stop for a fabulous meal in the Adelaide Hills where the kids can run around, then be sure to add Lot 100 to your list.
Lot 100 is a working craft brewery and small batch distillery, set on an 84 hectare […]

Tavern on Turton – Family Dining in Point Turton
by Katrina Gogel
Tavern on Turton boasts relaxed family dining and sensational sea views in South Australia’s beautiful Point Turton. Located on the Southern Yorke Peninsula, it is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Adelaide.
The owners aim is to ‘bring back the feeling of unhurried dining and encourage people […]

[ February 13, 2021; ]
Confucius Institute Cultural Workshops
Celebrating the 2021 Lunar New Year, the Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide will be presenting 3 workshops for you to immerse yourself in traditional Chinese culture and art.
Experience the beauty of the brush stroke as their artists compose the characters of Chinese calligraphy with your Chinese name, take the opportunity […]

Drama & Acting Classes presented by NIDA Open
Calling all aspiring artists, NIDA Open Term 1 classes are starting soon in Adelaide.
Based on the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s world-renowned training techniques, NIDA Open offers a range of fun and engaging performing arts classes for children in grades 4–12.
Over 8 weeks, your aspiring artist will explore […]

[ January 30, 2021; ]
Michael Shafar 110% in Adelaide
As seen and heard on Channel 10’s The Project, ABC’s Comedy Bites, Triple J’s Good Az Friday, SBS’s RAW Comedy and more. 
There’s a reason why Michael Shafar is one of the most exciting new comedians in Australia right now. Due to border closures, he’s found himself in Adelaide for a few […]

Exploring the ‘Secret’ Spaces of Colonel Light Gardens in South Australia
Hidden lanes, parks and tennis courts make Colonel Light Gardens a quirky Adelaide suburb to visit. Such spaces have also inspired a podcast called Model Suburb.
by Carla Caruso
The suburb of Colonel Light Gardens is like Adelaide’s answer to Pleasantville.
Think wide, winding tree-lined streets, 1920s bungalows, […]

  
Mummy and Me – Yoga Inspired Playgroups
Generation Yogi’s Playgroup with a Twist combines the principles of yoga and playgroup to benefit both you and your baby in a welcoming, friendly environment. No yoga experience needed.
“Playgroup with a twist has been my first mums group, and bubs and I have really enjoyed it. We look […]

The Coffee Barn & Gelataria – Moonta
For ice cream and coffee in Moonta the cutest spot is the Coffee Barn & Gelataria. It’s a hidden gem just outside of the town, off the Spencer Highway.
This unique and quirky eatery feels like you have been transported to a little desert oasis with a very vintage vibe. […]

Inneston Lake in Dhilba Guuranda, South Australia
Innes National Park’s own little blue lake is a beautiful spot to visit.
There are a few lakes in the national park but this little salt lake is the only one that’s a stunning blue green colour. We initially didn’t know it was a salt lake, but a quick taste […]

[ January 23, 2021 to January 24, 2021. ]
Come n Try at Ready Steady Go Kids 
Children aged 1.5 – 6 years old can attend a free come and try session with Ready Steady Go Kids at Marion Leisure Centre and St Clair Recreation Centre.
Children will be able to try some of the sports on offer, have fun with different games and receive coaching […]

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Free yoga for wellbeing at the Parks Library
Children aged 3 – 5 and their carers can participate in yoga, games, songs and stories at the Parks Library. 
The sessions are free thanks to a grant from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and will be run by Syeda who will also teach you mindful breathing practices that you […]

[ February 12, 2021; 6:30 pm; ]
E.T. at Summer Nights Outdoor Community Cinema
The City of Holdfast Bay is hosting a community outdoor cinema at Susan Grace Benny Reserve, Seacliff Park, screening E.T.
Fork on the Road will bring two food trucks, 27 Filipino Street and the Original Bubble Waffle. Or bring your food and beverages to enjoy with family and friends.
Brad Lee, […]

[ January 22, 2021; ]
Free Outdoor Movie Night at Glenunga Oval
Enjoy a special (free) screening of the family classic, The Wizard of Oz, on the big screen at Glenunga Oval on Friday 22 January 2021.
Families are invited to bring along their own picnic blankets and low chairs from 8pm, with the screening to commence once the sun goes down […]

[ February 19, 2021 to March 21, 2021. ]
Family Friendly Shows at the 2021 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 to […]

[ February 19, 2021 to March 21, 2021. ]
Fringe at Adelaide Railway Station
Adelaide Railway Station Precinct takes centre stage this Fringe with pop up performances as you step off your train into the heart of the action.
Catch a train this Fringe to expect the unexpected, sit back and enjoy the freedom to relax and immerse yourself, be entertained by chance encounters with an […]

[ March 7, 2021; ]
Twilight Music, Street Food, Art & Culture Fair
Meet the artists and innovators at this boutique twilight market.
Attracting around 150 installations, you can expect unique and quality goods ranging from hand-made designs to local produce. In addition, visitors can taste a selection of street-foods, craft beers and local wines amid live music from emerging young artists […]

[ January 23, 2021 to January 26, 2021. ]
Australia Day ‘Long’ Weekend in Tanunda
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company supports Adelaide Koala Rescue this Australia Day. 
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company will support the Adelaide Koala Rescue this Australia Day weekend and host a range of fun and chocolatey experiences for visitors. From Saturday 23 to Tuesday 26 of January 2021, they will have a special release […]

[ February 20, 2021; ]

Campbelltown YAC Movies in the Park – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Brought to you by the Campbelltown Youth Advisory Committee, you are invited to join them for a night of food, fun and film. This is a free event.
Sit back and watch the 1971 film adaption of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate […]

[ January 26, 2021; ]
Family Fun Day on Australia Day in Mount Barker
A fantastic day of FREE family entertainment at Auchendarroch House. 
Auchendarroch House and Wallis Cinemas in Mt Barker will host a Family Fun Day on Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January 2021. Families are welcome from 10am, with the day beginning with a Citizenship Ceremony and Awards.  This will […]

[ January 21, 2021 to January 31, 2021. ]      
2021 Patritti Brighton Jetty Sculptures
Patritti Brighton Jetty Sculptures are back in 2021, under SA Health guidelines, transforming the Esplanade into an outdoor sculpture gallery, complemented by a display of indoor sculptures in marquees on Bindarra Reserve. 
There will be more than 200 wonderful indoor and outdoor sculptures, by South Australian and interstate artists to […]

  
2021 Lolly Jar Circus Classes – Bookings Now Open
Bookings for Term 1 Lolly Jar Circus classes are now open. LJC brightens the lives of young people with tumbling, balancing, stilt-walking, trapeze, hula-hooping, juggling, plate-spinning and much more.
Lolly Jar Circus welcomes all young people and is the only circus school in South Australia inclusive of […]

Wittunga Botanic Garden – New Nature Play Space
Wittunga Botanic Garden is building a new nature play space set to open in March 2021. 
Children and their carers will soon have an exciting new reason to visit Wittunga Botanic Garden, with a unique play space starting construction in January 2021. The play space will be a fun way […]

[ February 26, 2021 to February 27, 2021. ]
Salisbury Fringe Carnival 2021
This Salisbury Fringe Event is a weekend full of free activities and performances designed to bring the community together. Games, food, entertainment and more will be available at the Salisbury Community Hub – Inparrinthi Kumangka, the northern hub of the Fringe Festival.

Adelaide Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere […]

[ February 19, 2021 to February 21, 2021. ] [caption id="attachment_144614" align="alignnone" width="630"] Strong Lady performing at Stirling Fringe 2019 by Darren Clement photography[/caption]
Festival of the Hills
Whilst the Stirling Fringe couldn’t go ahead this this year, Bamboozled Productions and the Adelaide Hills Council presents the Festival of the Hills at different locations around the Adelaide Hills.
There will be an Opening Night Party on Friday […]

[ January 26, 2021; ]
Celebrate Australia Day
Celebrate Australia Day at a fun community event held by Campbelltown City Council, with children’s entertainment and activities, BBQ and refreshments. Australia Day Ambassador, Mem Fox, will be in attendance and there will be live music and roving entertainers. The Council Australia Day Awards will also be announced.
COVID-Safe Check-in required to attend the […]

[ February 19, 2021 to March 7, 2021. March 9, 2021 to March 21, 2021. ]
Gluttony 2021 – Adelaide Fringe
Gluttony pops up again from Friday 19 February for the 2021 Adelaide Fringe. 
Gluttony will celebrate its tenth birthday as an Adelaide Fringe hub in 2021.  Over the past decade, Gluttony has grown to become synonymous with the East End’s Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka during Adelaide’s festival months of February and March.  Thousands of […]

WIN a Family Holiday for 2 Nights at a South Australian Council Owned Caravan Park
South Australians are so fortunate to have beautiful sandy beaches, shady parks and reserves, fantastic walking trails and amazing regional destinations to explore on holidays.
Many of the places we visit and the amenities we use while we’re enjoying holidays have been […]

WIN a Family Pass to Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Moonlight Cinema is back in Adelaide for the ultimate summer experience under the stars and they are celebrating 25 years of Moonlight with retro classics and a program full of iconic films. There are plenty of […]

[ February 19, 2021 to February 21, 2021. February 23, 2021 to March 23, 2021. ]
The Garden of Unearthly Delights | 2021
The Garden has released their full program and tickets are now on sale. 
After finishing the 2020 Adelaide Fringe season the day before the whole country was thrown into COVID-19 lockdown, The Gardeners have worked impossibly hard all year to ensure that The Garden can return in 2021 with a […]