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Savour top-quality food and stunning views at this Italian-inspired café, set within a scenic, historic estate. Kids welcome! Review by Carla Caruso Have you ever heard of a panuzzo? Neither had I, despite my Italian ancestry. But it was all my family could talk about after our visit to the new café at Carrick Hill,… Read more
This show invites you to explore the impact of technology on today’s world while celebrating human creativity. Review by Carla Caruso Have you ever had a dress you wanted to toss because it reminded you of a toxic job or the end of a friendship? We don’t usually attribute feelings to inanimate objects, yet they… Read more
Skip the boring workouts and join a dance fitness class (or three) that’ll have you smiling as you sweat. Review by Carla Caruso I was never a dance kid. My parents clearly weren’t too keen on spending half their week chauffeuring me to dance classes. So, school netball was my only claim to movement. But… Read more
Unleash your adrenaline at Adelaide’s ultimate entertainment complex, boasting e-karts, arcade games, and golf simulators. Review by Carla Caruso The term, ‘one-stop shop’, gets bandied around a lot. But this entertainment complex, near Hindmarsh’s Coopers Stadium, truly is such a thing. Opened in January 2024, P1 Entertainment Complex is the only place in Adelaide to… Read more
Take a walk on the wild side and discover an underrated treasure in Adelaide’s north-west. Review by Carla Caruso There’s nothing like stumbling upon hidden gems in your hometown that you haven’t encountered before. One day during the school holidays, when my family-of-four were at a loose end, we decided to go check out the… Read more
Based on the movie, Sister Act is lighting up the Festival Theatre and lifting spirits with its irresistible energy and joy. Review by Carla Caruso I never considered myself much of a theatregoer until I went to the Ghost musical a decade ago. While some turn up their noses at ‘pop-culture musicals’, I’m all for… Read more
Infamous: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an electrifying (adults-only) fusion of circus, cabaret and burlesque Review by Carla Caruso Okay, this is not a circus you’d take the kids to. But it is a rollicking good time for a date night or mums’ night out! Infamous is an adults-only, cabaret cirque show… Read more
27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars – the infamous club has returned and it’s on fire by Carla Caruso The 27 Club is back at the Adelaide Fringe for its fifth, and final, season (for now). Play & Go went along to an acoustic preview of the show at the Little Bang… Read more
LIV Golf is back at Grange for 2025 and is full of family-friendly activities and entertainment. Review by Adaire Prosser & Carla Caruso Back at the Grange Golf Club from 14 to 16 February, LIV Golf has it all for golf lovers with daytime entertainment, food and drink options, and golf merchandise. It caters for… Read more
With sprawling grounds, quirky artworks and a secret garden, there’s plenty to meander at this boutique Hills winery. Review by Carla Caruso The Adelaide Hills is always a good choice when looking to head to a winery, no matter the season. And one such winery that offers plenty for the kids to explore is Bird… Read more
Have a cracker of a day singing and dancing to hits at A Day on the Green – an outdoor event in the Barossa Valley, with your kids in tow (Bunnings hats optional). Review by Carla Caruso A Day on the Green is Australia’s original and premier outdoor winery concert event. And if your kids have never… Read more
Discover the rich history of Adelaide Gaol, at your own pace, anytime between 10am and 4pm daily. Plus, check out its brand new Mugshot Canteen. Review by Carla Caruso The Adelaide Gaol is a hidden gem – and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 184 years! Did you know that you can book a… Read more
From swan-inspired paddle boats to a riverside winery, there’s oodles to enjoy in this regional city, just across the border. Review by Carla Caruso Mildura is almost an honorary South Australian locale – its closest capital city is Adelaide. Although, it’s actually situated, along the River Murray, in northwest Victoria. The regional city is a… Read more
Tuck into contemporary, seasonal food while soaking up wetland views at this unique restaurant. Review by Carla Caruso There’s nothing like a house, or an eatery, with a view. And The Watershed Function Centre & Café at Mawson Lakes certainly has this, and more. The café is located uniquely within the serene Greenfields Wetlands –… Read more
TreeClimb Salisbury is the first attraction of its kind in northern Adelaide and has four of the longest ziplines in South Australia. Think high ropes obstacles, set in a picturesque location, providing a unique environment that safely challenges, educates and excites thrill-seekers, nature enthusiasts, and curious adventurers. Review by Carla Caruso It’s hard to believe… Read more
Festivalgoers got to experience a taste of Italy, right in the City of Campbelltown, at the Rezz Hotel. Italian food, cars and music – what could be a better way to enjoy the last weekend of the Adelaide Italian Festival? Review by Carla Caruso Campbelltown City Council and the Rezz Hotel paired up to put… Read more
This magical story of daring and adventure comes to life through body and shadow puppetry. Review by Carla Caruso Adelaide’s OzAsia Festival offers the perfect opportunity to head into the city and soak up the atmosphere riverside. During the fest, I recently went to the Space Theatre with my eleven-year-old twins to see the contemporary… Read more
Adelaide, you better shape up! The much-loved, all-new, electrifying production of Grease has officially opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Review by Carla Caruso My favourite movie as a kid was Grease. (It probably still is.) And I also used to love dancing to the Grease soundtrack on LP in our rumpus room … showing my age!… Read more
This sci-fi inspired venue has it all: virtual reality experiences, arcade games, an interactive light grid floor, frozen yoghurt, and more. Fancy the idea of a games arcade and froyo bar rolled into one? Say hello to Paradigm Zone! Review by Carla Caruso Tucked away in an unassuming building in Adelaide’s Gawler Place is this… Read more
Immerse yourself in virtual reality games in free-roam spaces, free of obstructions, with multiple players. Review by Carla Caruso Sometimes it can be hard to come up with fun, never-tried-before activities with the kids. Enter Zero Latency at Grote Street in the city! I recently headed to the colourful, free-roam virtual reality (VR) venue with… Read more
Runt is a dog movie for the ages and could well be the next Australian classic. Review by Carla Caruso Craig Silvey is the envy of many a writer. Aged just 42, he’s twice been named one of the Best Young Australian Novelists by the Sydney Morning Herald – and now he’s had his second… Read more
Husik Instagrammable ‘jiggly’ bunny desserts are just one of the reasons to visit Husik Dessert House in Adelaide. Are you ready to “jiggle jiggle”? Husik has brought a Korean sweets trend to Adelaide: a bunny-shaped milk pudding that jiggles, and they now have a permanent venue in the city. Following the closure of their pop-up… Read more
The original and the best, Chicago is back in Adelaide. It would be a crime to miss it. Grab your sequinned attire and a Liza Minnelli-style wig … Chicago has rolled into town! Review by Carla Caruso The longest-running musical on Broadway, Chicago has come to Adelaide’s Festival Theatre for four weeks only (4–31 August… Read more
You don’t need a licence to enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting at Tailem Bend’s Motorsport Park. Kids from age eight can experience the thrill, thanks to their new family, tandem karts. Review by Carla Caruso If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a race car driver, then The… Read more
It’s dazzling, it’s delightful, it’s a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Adelaide is a real prize for your eyes. Review by Carla Caruso Arcade games, claw machines, bumper cars … these are a few of my boys’ favourite things! You can find all of them in the one place at… Read more
When you think of a beach holiday, you often think sand, surf – and sun. But have you ever considered going to a beachside resort in the middle of winter? We recently had a family getaway at The Retreat at West Beach Parks and it completely flipped our idea of a beach holiday on its… Read more
Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules; she rewrote them. I’ve been waiting for the Tina Turner musical to roll into town and, oh boy, it didn’t disappoint! Review by Carla Caruso Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has had an unforgettable… Read more
A family-friendly stay in a uniquely crafted, eco-friendly ‘tiny house’ – for up to four guests – in Lochiel, overlooking a ‘pink salt’ lake. With easy access to South Australia’s Clare Valley and Yorke Peninsula! Review by Carla Caruso There couldn’t be more unique accommodation than staying by a pink salt lake, featuring a Loch… Read more
Beckman Street Deli in Glandore. Work up an appetite for the delectable dishes at this family friendly eatery by the tramline in the south-west. Review by Carla Caruso We recently tackled the Mike Turtur Bikeway as a family and this is one more foodie stop along the way. Although, you could just walk or drive… Read more
True Grit Obstacle Course at Caudo Vineyard. Run, crawl and climb your way through this military-inspired obstacle course at a riverside winery in the Riverland. Review by Carla Caruso There’s nothing like a drive to a picturesque winery in the countryside. It gets a little more intense, however, when you add in a military-inspired obstacle,… Read more