Play & Go Adelaide

[ July 21, 2022; July 28, 2022; August 4, 2022; August 11, 2022; August 18, 2022; ]
East End Cellars Soup Kitchen – July & August 2022
Soup Kitchen involves local chefs who provide their talent and time free of charge to produce soups to raise funds to help people experiencing homelessness in Adelaide. 
From Thursday 14 July 2022, and every following Thursday for six weeks, a well-known chef will cook up a warming […]

[ August 27, 2022; ]
Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival 2022
See a breathtaking display of handmade lanterns light up Alec Johnston Park at the Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival.
This free family friendly event is an annual community arts workshop programme and Lantern Festival with artful lantern sculptures created by local community members and schools.

There will be dozens and dozens of new small […]

[ July 9, 2022 to October 3, 2022. ] [caption id="attachment_169239" align="alignnone" width="630"] Robert Wilson, born Waco, Texas, 1941, Lady Gaga: Mademoiselle Caroline Riviere, 2013, HD video, music by Michael Galasso; Courtesy of RW Work Ltd.[/caption]
Robert Wilson: Moving portraits and Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize
The enduring power of portraiture through time will be on show when two major exhibitions open at […]

[ August 5, 2022 to August 7, 2022. ]  
PLAY SCHOOL IS COMING TO TOWN
“There’s a bear in there and a chair as well,
there are people with games and stories to tell.”
This iconic brand that is Australia’s favourite Children’s television program that has been on air for over 50 years. It’s Play School!

Watch classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages […]

[ August 27, 2022 to October 30, 2022. ] [caption id="attachment_168989" align="alignnone" width="630"] Animals in Nature by Ethan Mann      [/caption]
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2022 Competition
See nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time at the South Australian Museum.
Celebrating the natural heritage […]

[ August 20, 2022; ]
The Bush Concert
A tale about community, adversity and inclusion – The Bush Concert is the story of the Australian bush and its harsh conditions.
The bird community is in distress as they struggle to find water and food during drought, and come together to hold a big concert to lift everyone’s spirits – The Bush Concert. […]

Searching for the Wizard of Oz in Adelaide
The event Searching for the Wizard of Oz is an interactive, scavenger-hunt style tour based on the original L. Frank Baum story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
This event is created by the award-winning experience design studio, Sandpit. The tour, which launches on Thursday 30 June 2022 as part […]

Get up to $50 off Every Night* at Marion Holiday Park
Marion Holiday Park offers the complete holiday experience with resort-style accommodation, lush tropical gardens, and world-class facilities – it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Even during winter there is plenty to do to keep the kids happy and parents relaxed. There’s an indoor heated […]

The Gully Igloos
After four very successful years at The Moseley, this is the first time the igloo dining experience is heading to The Gully.
Both hotels are owned and operated by a South Australia family business, the RDJones Group, which operates 17 hotels.  The Gully Igloos will be available to book from Friday 10 June through […]

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COVID-19 Vaccination Primary School Program
Beginning on Friday 27 May 2022, the COVID-19 vaccination program will be operating in selected schools on Fridays and Saturdays only, over five weeks.
Vaccinations will be available on Friday to the school community and Saturday for both the school and wider community to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of which dose […]

[ June 4, 2022 to August 7, 2022. ]
Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize Exhibition
Art and science blend in the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition.
This biennial prize provides an opportunity for artists to investigate the world around them and present their perspectives on natural science. The Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize commemorates the South Australian Museum’s first curator, Frederick George Waterhouse. It encourages […]

[ August 26, 2022 to August 27, 2022. ]
Adelaide City Plunge 2022
Take The Plunge to help raise $250,000 for Adelaide charities. 
Abseil 70 metres from the top of the InterContinental Hotel on North Terrace in Adelaide this August. Enjoy Adelaide’s best river views from the rooftop, challenge yourself and raise funds for those in our community who face far greater challenges on a daily […]

[ August 26, 2022 to September 11, 2022. ]
Illuminate Adelaide: Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights will transform Victor Harbor across two weeks with a collection of immersive installations, lighting and mind-blowing projections.
Rug up, hit the pavement and follow the light as Illuminate Adelaide takes over the Victor Harbor foreshore.  One of the highlights of Harbor Lights is Craig Walsh’s, Monuments.

Night-time projections transform trees into sculptural […]

[ August 5, 2022 to August 21, 2022. ]
Illuminate Adelaide: Digital Garden
Transforming Cave Garden with a series of experiences from renowned local and international artists, Digital Garden will light up winter in the South East of the state.
Building on its success in 2021, Digital Garden once again reimagines the cultural centre of Mount Gambier with captivating installations, projections, and interactive lighting.  A highlight […]

[ August 27, 2022; ]
Australian National Rugby Union Games at Adelaide Oval
For the first time in 20 years, Adelaide Oval will host the Wallabies as both Australian national rugby union teams take on New Zealand and South Africa.
The Wallabies will play Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa in the second match of a historic doubleheader at Adelaide Oval, their […]

Wild Dog – Immersive Installation and Exhibition
Artistically directed by Narungga/Kaurna artist Jacob Boehme, Wild Dog is an immersive installation and exhibition exploring the importance of one of Australia’s most misunderstood but significant cultural symbols – the dingo.
Wild Dog features film animation, puppetry, dance, song and interactive installations created by artists and communities across five Nations: […]

[ July 7, 2022 to August 14, 2022. ]
Light Cycles at Adelaide Botanic Garden 
Due to popular demand, the 2022 season of Light Cycles at the Adelaide Botanic Garden has been extended until 14 August. 
The Garden’s lush greenery has been transformed into an after-dark wonderland at this breath-taking Illuminate Adelaide event. Guests are immersed in an experience that connects them to the natural world […]

Yayoi Kusama: THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS Magical Infinity Room Review
Described as ‘the world’s most popular artist’, Yayoi Kusama (Japan, b. 1929) is best known for her immersive polka-dot and mirror installations. Her work is showing in Adelaide at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 1 April 2022.
Review by Claire […]

[ August 6, 2022; August 13, 2022; August 20, 2022; ]
Home
Delve into questions around difference whilst celebrating diversity in a unique Patch Theatre and Restless Dance Theatre collaboration.
Home: it’s a feeling, not a place. A door is a portal to imagination, and you have the key. Join two friends on an extraordinary journey to dream worlds, where up is down, tiny is huge and the […]

Funtopia Prospect Playgroup
Specially designed for 0-4 year olds, Funtopia Prospect offers Playgroup sessions during the school term.
Enjoy some quality time building friendships and connections in a private room with other cheeky monkeys, then burn some energy in Funtopia’s Playground World.
Held Tuesday to Friday during the school term, there will be two sessions each morning.
You simply […]

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Disney’s Frozen the Musical coming to Adelaide in 2022
From the producers of Aladdin, The Lion King and Mary Poppins, Disney’s new hit musical Frozen opens in Adelaide this May. Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, this beloved story is brought to life on stage in an all new, unforgettable theatrical experience.
An inspiring tale of sisterhood […]

Naomi Hobson: Adolescent Wonderland Touring Regional South Australia
Inspired by her direct environment and ongoing connection to country, Naomi Hobson’s Adolescent Wonderland, first displayed as part of Tarnanthi’s Open Hands exhibition, is a series of photographs that tell the real-life story of young Aboriginal people in remote Australia.
The title of this series was inspired by the […]

COVID-19 Testing – How and Where to get Tested in South Australia
There are currently around 48 COVID-19 testing facilities in South Australia, so if you are displaying even mild symptoms of COVID-19, the advice from SA Health is to be tested.
Updated Wednesday 15 May 2023
You should get tested as soon as you develop any COVID-19 […]

TreeClimb Adelaide – Aerial Adventure Park
TreeClimb Adelaide is Australia’s first inner-city aerial adventure park built within the natural environment of the Adelaide City Park Lands. TreeClimb offers 8 elevated treetop courses, including zip lines all set within Kurrangga Park (Blue Gum park).
Grand Course
The Grand Course consists of over 50 obstacles, designed for thrill seekers and […]

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 […]

25 Things To Do In Winter for Adelaide Families
Looking for some fun winter inspiration to get out and about with the kids?
Just because it’s winter it doesn’t mean you have to hibernate until spring!  The days are shorter, temperatures are cooler and it’s wetter underfoot, but Nature Play SA’s list of 25 things to do in winter […]