Brace yourself for a wild ride. This bold blend of circus and cabaret is celebrating 20 years of thrills and is only in Adelaide until Sunday 22 June 2025. Strictly for grown-ups!
Review by Carla Caruso
From the moment we entered the Space Theatre at the Adelaide Festival Centre and spotted a clawfoot bathtub centre-stage, it was […]
If you’re searching for a school holiday hotspot that delivers fun, food, and unforgettable experiences, head straight to Level 1 of Rundle Place.
Review by Carla Caruso
You know that magical moment when Harry Potter boards the Hogwarts Express and leaves the everyday behind?
That’s exactly how it feels stepping into this hidden gem, tucked just off Rundle […]
Looking for a dough-lightful way to indulge after a day of fun? DoughBalls at Rundle Place delivers crowd-pleasing bites with a creative twist.
Review by Carla Caruso
Think pizza is the ultimate comfort food? Wait until you try dough balls.
These bite-sized rounds of twice-proven pizza dough are golden and crisp on the outside, soft and pillowy on […]
Warm, funny and inventively staged, this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi brings new life to a beloved coming-of-age story.
Review by Carla & Daniella Caruso
From the moment the audience entered to Italian music and the aroma of simmering passata, it was clear that this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi would be anything but ordinary.
Rich in […]
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, Rozelle’s.
For the unacquainted, […]
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 often seem to […]
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 I’ve always felt […]
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 St Kilda Adventure […]
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 this form of […]
If you haven’t been to Melbourne for a while, then it’s time to get your skates on. There’s oodles to see, do, and eat! It’s the perfect, no-fuss family getaway, just a hop, skip and a jump across the border.
Review by Carla Caruso
Ah, Melbourne. The home of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Australian Open, AFL […]
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 Tap Room in Stepney […]
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 the whole […]
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 in Hand at […]
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 been to a […]
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 self-guided tour there, […]
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 bit over four […]
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 – a 114-hectare, constructed […]
Stage one of the Witton Bluff Base Trail is now open, with a new boardwalk accessible from Port Noarlunga. From mid-2025, the 1.1km shared-use trail will fully connect the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach.
Review by Carla Caruso
Port Noarlunga has that special holiday vibe, which makes you feel like you’re hours from the city […]
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 that you’re not […]
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 on an outdoor […]
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 Asian Australian performance, […]
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!
So, I was […]
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 futuristic, space-themed hub, offering […]
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 the family and […]
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 novel, Runt, turned […]
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 venue in […]
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 2024) after getting […]
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 Bend Kartdrome […]
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 Archie Brothers Cirque […]
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 head.
Review by […]
