Play & Go Adelaide

[ November 25, 2016 to December 25, 2016. ]
Zoos SA’s Zooperstar Competition: Become the face of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo
Calling all little animal lovers!
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo are on the prowl for the new face of Zoos SA. Visit Adelaide or Monarto Zoo and your little monkey could become their first Zooper-star!

The winner of the Zooperstar competition will become the face of Zoos SA and […]

[ December 29, 2016; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. January 3, 2017; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. January 4, 2017; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. January 15, 2017; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. January 16, 2017; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Karaoke for Kids
Singing is awesome and everyone can do it
Join in for a two hour karaoke good time and sing from the big stage in the ballroom. Come to one or come to all. Bring your friends and perform a duet.

Oh, and you’ll get tips from a professional singer too!

Kids Karaoke is also available on Tuesday 3, […]

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Illumination Presents SING | In Cinemas 26 December 2016
Illumination has captivated audiences all over the world with the beloved hits Despicable Me, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, now the second-highest-grossing animated movie in history.  Following the release of The Secret Life of Pets in summer 2016, Illumination presents […]

[ December 5, 2016 to January 29, 2017. ]  
Summer Holidays in Adelaide! Find all the Best Activities & Ideas for the December/January School Holidays.

To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on […]

[ December 17, 2016; 4:00 pm; ]
Go Star Trekking this Christmas with Christmas Story Tours & Free Family Fun at Christmas Steps in the heart of the city.
Step into Adelaide’s first church, Trinity City, Adelaide and into the heart of the Christmas story at Christmas Steps! Christmas tours will be held every 15 minutes and include FREE ice cream, jelly, popcorn, craft, cake […]

[ December 3, 2016; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
The Tour de Francis
The Tour De Francis is a charity cycling event raising funds for HeartKids, who do great work supporting the families of kids with heart conditions.
On the evening of Saturday 3 December 2016 they will be holding a major fundraising event, the Fair du Tour at Lindsay Wine Estate in Tanunda.

The Fair du Tour is […]

[ December 6, 2016; 5:30 pm; ]
2016 Dusk Arts Market at Carclew
On Tuesday 6 December, Carclew’s magnificent house and gardens will once again be transformed into a festive market bustling with art and design stalls, exhibitions, live music and entertainment, arts workshops for the kids, a great selection of food trucks and a licensed bar by Alpha Box and Dice.

Market stalls […]

[ December 4, 2016; 6:30 pm; ]
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Come and see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at the Capri Theatre and help raise money for children in need.
Toc H is holding a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at the Capri Theatre, to raise money for their camping program.

Facilitated entirely by volunteers, and funded […]

[ December 24, 2016; 4:00 pm; ]
Kids’ Christmas at Trinity Church
Kids under 7 are invited to this fun Christmas Eve gathering!
This is an easy, no-stress Christmas event—specially designed for children under 7 years of age—that tells the Christmas story and has simple carols. Followed by a jumping castle and afternoon tea for the kids!

Free car parking is available in the church car […]

Got a bike in good condition you don’t need anymore? Donate it for a great cause!
Your old bikes are wanted!! 400 bikes are required so that they can be shipped over and then trucked to Siem Reap. Don’t let your neighbour throw one out – tell your friends and family and donate them to the […]

[ December 1, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Join Elmo, Abby and Cookie Monster in the Fashion Mall at Burnside Village on Thursday 1 December 2016 for the Sesame Street Stage Show!
Your favourite Sesame Street characters, Elmo, Abby and Cookie Monster will take everyone on a journey to discover what the letter ‘C’ stands for. Everyone will be up on their feet singing […]

My inbox is totally out of control this time of year, but this email from a lovely Play & Go reader, Kerry, asking for help, stood out:
This is probably a stupid question but do you know where I can take my twins to a Santa with a real beard? They are 9 this year and […]

[ December 3, 2016; ]
Curious Christmas at the South Australian Museum
Feeling Curious? Drop into the South Australian Museum to find out all about the Curious Beasts!
Want to step away from the bustle of Christmas preparations? Join in the fun at the South Australian Museum for free, drop-in craft activities in the Museum’s main foyer. Make a Christmas card using […]

[ December 4, 2016; December 11, 2016; December 18, 2016; December 26, 2016; January 2, 2017; January 4, 2017; January 22, 2017; January 28, 2017; ]  
The Races SA Family Days 2016
There’s nothing like a day at the races
This summer enjoy some family-friendly races at locations around Adelaide and South Australia from Kangaroo Island to Mount Gambier, Morphettville to Murray Bridge.
Murray Bridge Christmas Cup | Sunday 4 December 2016

It’s one of the biggest Family Days in the state with kids’ rides, face […]

[ December 21, 2016; 7:10 pm; December 31, 2016; 6:40 pm; January 6, 2017; 6:40 pm; January 16, 2017; 7:00 pm; ]
Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League
After a blockbuster BBL|05 season, the fun and excitement of the KFC T20 Big Bash League returns on 21 December, 2016 with international stars playing alongside Australia’s best home grown T20 talent.
With the BBL going into its sixth season, the Strikers are hoping to get the whole of Adelaide behind them and […]

[ November 12, 2016 to December 24, 2016. ]
A Peek Inside Santaland at Myer Adelaide
A visit to Myer’s SantaLand is such a fun experience for little ones as each year they build a little village inside the store, which is always beautifully decorated for Christmas.
As well as visit Father Christmas, children can use the ‘Dear Santa’ stationery and writing desk to draw a […]

[ December 4, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Moana Raises the Sails to Help Support Children’s Hospitals
The new animated adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios’, Moana, will make its big-screen debut on Sunday 4 December 2016 at 55 selected Event, Greater Union, BCC and GU Film House Cinema locations nationwide in an exclusive advance screening to help raise money for children’s hospitals around […]

[ December 10, 2016; ]
Over 30 Barossa retailers have teamed up to bring you a unique one-day Barossa shopping experience, just in time for Christmas. Shop Barossa – A Taste of Christmas is the perfect blend, celebrating food, beverages, picturesque landscapes, Barossa culture and retail therapy!
Follow the walking map and discover the beautiful retail stores, and their exclusive Christmas specials […]

Cleland Night Walks
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!  
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the […]

[ November 23, 2016 to January 9, 2017. ]
What’s on this Christmas in Rundle Mall
Get into the festive spirit!
There’s so much to see this Christmas in Rundle Mall. From Christmas-themed food, to a forest of real Christmas trees, to a beautiful Christmas carousel there are so many magical activities to enjoy.

Visit the Festive Forest this Christmas in Rundle Mall
As you wander through Rundle Mall you will […]

[ December 11, 2016; 5:00 pm; ]
Carols at the Bay 2016 brought to you by Trinity Bay Church and the YMCA.
Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening for all the family, singing your favourite carols in an indoor venue with room for all. The Carols will be held at 5pm and 8pm. Following the 5pm session, there will be outdoor festivities including FREE […]

[ December 7, 2016; 7:30 pm; December 8, 2016; 7:30 pm; December 9, 2016; 7:30 pm; December 10, 2016; 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; December 11, 2016; 1:00 pm; 5:00 pm; ]
For the first time in 15 years, the critically acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre returns to Adelaide with the world’s most loved ballet Swan Lake.
Swan Lake is the classic love story between Prince Siegfried and the Swan Princess Odette. The tale of lovers divided by the villainous sorcerer Rothbart, this is classical ballet at its best, wrapped in Tchaikovsky’s glorious […]

[ December 14, 2016; 7:30 pm; ]
The Band of the South Australia Police are ringing their sleigh bells presenting an evening of popular Christmas cheer suitable for all ages.
In the majestic setting of the Adelaide Town Hall, the Concert Band, smaller ensembles and vocalists present some traditional Christmas fare. There may also be a few surprises in their stockings!
Featuring Soloists and […]

[ December 10, 2016; 7:00 pm; ]
This show highlights diverse styles of ballet from classical to modern interpretations.
Talented and outstanding students will perform dances, fragments and variations from Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita, La Bayadere, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and La Fille Mal Gardee. Students will also perform contemporary and hip hop routines.

The program is directed and choreographed by Valentina Pavlova, […]

[ December 4, 2016; 2:00 pm; ]
The Adelaide City Council is proud to present the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Gala Concert for 2016.
Martin Haese – Lord Mayor of Adelaide’s Christmas Gala at the Adelaide Town Hall, which this year celebrates its 150th Anniversary, will be filled with spectacular performances from some of Adelaide’s most talented performers.

Featuring:

Keith Conlon (MC)
Mario Bellanova with […]

[ November 12, 2016 to December 24, 2016. ]
A Peek Inside The Magic Cave
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 12 November 2016, welcomed Father Christmas to Adelaide and as usual he is a special guest at the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide.
As many would know, the Magic Cave has had plenty of changes over the years. However we had a […]

[ December 4, 2016; 8:00 am to 10:00 am. December 10, 2016; 8:00 am to 10:00 am. December 11, 2016; 8:00 am to 10:00 am. ]
Sensory Santa
Westfield Marion are pleased to be hosting Sensory Santa sessions this Christmas to offer a peaceful Santa experience for those families with special needs children.
Sensory Santa offers no queues, no background music and takes place during a time when the Centre isn’t as busy or is closed.

Sensory Santa Sessions will take place during the […]

Sensitive Santa
Have a photo this Christmas without the common hustle and bustle and sensory overload.
Burnside Village is pleased to offer Sensitive Santa for children with special needs.
Book your 10 minute time slot between 8am and 9am on Monday 19 December and Tuesday 20 December, with no queues, and have your photo with Santa in a […]

[ November 22, 2016; 8:00 am; December 6, 2016; 5:00 pm; December 13, 2016; 5:00 pm; December 20, 2016; 8:00 am; ]
Sensory Santa
Westfield Tea Tree Plaza are pleased to be hosting Sensory Santa sessions this Christmas to offer a peaceful Santa experience for those families with special needs children.
Sensory Santa offers no queues, no background music and takes place during a time when the Centre isn’t as busy or is closed.

Sensory Santa Sessions will take place on […]

Personalised Nutella Jars & M&Ms Buckets | Myer
Last year the personalised Nutella jars were a bit of a hit as Christmas gifts. We got some for little Nutella loving friends, as well as ‘big kids’ who have names that are never found on anything. We got ours from the Myer Giftorium in-store – they didn’t […]