Discover the magic of play this May in the City of Adelaide.
Enjoy weekend events at family-friendly playspaces like Marshmallow Playspace, Glover North, and City Skate—perfect for outdoor fun, fresh air, and playful adventures.
With a vibrant mix of playspaces across the Adelaide Park Lands, kids can climb, splash, swing, and explore. From water play and nature zones to sandpits, slides, and skateparks, there’s adventure waiting around every corner.
Activities are FREE to participate in. Food and drink available to purchase.
Marshmallow Playspace
Sunday 4 May 2025 | 11:00pm – 2:00pm
Looking for a fun family day out in the Adelaide Park Lands? Head to Marshmallow Playspace at Pelzer Park / Pityarilla on Sunday 4 May, 11 am to 2 pm for a FREE nature play event filled with hands-on activities:
Activities include:
- Potion-making
- Seed bomb crafting
- Cubby building
- Loose parts play
- Delicious food trucks
Perfect for curious kids aged 4+. No bookings needed, just go and play!
Location: Pelzer Park/Pityarilla | map link
City Skate
Sunday 18 May 2025 | 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Roll into City Skate on Sunday 18 May, 2 pm–5 pm for an epic arvo of free skate workshops, a live DJ set, food trucks, and good vibes.
Music. Tricks. Snacks. Fun.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this FREE youth event is all about movement, mates and making memories.
All ages welcome but activities will be suitable for 8 years +.
Location: Gladys Elphick Park/ Narnungga | map link
Glover (North) Playspace / Helicopter Playspace
Saturday 31 May 2025 | 9:30 – 12:30pm
Calling all little explorers aged 0–5. Join in on Saturday 31 May, 9:30 am–12:30 pm at Glover North / Helicopter Playspace for a morning of FREE family fun!
Activities include:
- Storytime with Adelaide City Libraries
- Bakery treats & coffee for the grown-ups
- Colouring-in
- Giant LEGO & more!
- Wintery craft creations with Little Picassos
- Magical storytelling, dress-ups, and costume parading with Evelyn Roth’s Nylon Zoo
All ages welcome but this event is geared towards 0-5 years old. No bookings needed.
Location: Lefevre Park/Nantu Wama (Park 6) | map link
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Experience Adelaide website
What: Play in May
When: May 2025 | see dates & times above
Where: City of Adelaide – see locations and map links above
Who: All ages | see details above
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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