Play & Go Adelaide

[ November 23, 2017 to November 26, 2017. November 28, 2017 to December 3, 2017. December 5, 2017 to December 10, 2017. ]
Victorian Christmas Family Fun at the Ayers House Museum
Escape from the business of Christmas and visit the Ayers House Museum where you can experience some old fashioned Christmas fun.

As well as exploring a 160 year old mansion, children can make Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and dress up.  Alternatively they can play a game of chess, […]

 
Event Junior – the big screen experience for kids under 5
Keep the little ones entertained for an afternoon (or two) with Event Junior, Event Cinemas’ new concept program tailored to creating a cinema environment where kids can be kids.
Rolling out at Marion Event Cinema, Event Junior is targeted to younger kids and includes pre-screening entertainment, […]

[ November 28, 2017; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ]
 Shopping for people with autism – Coles introduces “Quiet Hour” shopping
In an effort to make shopping for people living with autism easier, Coles has just introduced a “Quiet Hour” across many of its stores nationwide. What this will mean for people with autism, or parents of kids with autism, is that during this hour long […]

[ December 18, 2017; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. December 19, 2017; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ]
Family Geocaching Adventures with Nature Play SA
Spend the afternoon outdoors at Nature Play SA’s scenic Botanic Garden headquarters as they teach your family the geocaching ropes and guide you on a path to adventure.

Geocaching is a fun and exciting high-tech treasure hunt that combines navigation technology with the excitement of an outdoor adventure. Working as […]

[ December 14, 2017 2:00 pm to December 16, 2017 2:00 pm. ]
Christmas Proms 2017 – The Idea of North takes us on a musical journey around “A World of Christmas”
Follow their impeccable harmonies as they perform not only in English, but also in Catalan, Hebrew, Spanish and Soussou! Australian conductor Benjamin Northey will lead the orchestra, while you sing along with Tutti Choir and the On Stage […]

[ November 22, 2017; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 2, 2017; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Nature Play SA Pop-up Shop in the Gardens
Nature Play SA Pop-up Shop in the Gardens is back by popular demand.  The Nature Play SA pop-up shop will open on the balcony of the beautiful Wittunga Botanic Garden headquarters for some peaceful pre-Christmas shopping on Wednesday 22 November (11am–4pm) and Saturday 2 December (1pm–4pm).

Enjoy the garden surrounds and […]

[ November 18, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
Visit Santaland at Myer in Rundle Mall, Adelaide
There are big changes to Myer’s Santaland for 2017.  Myer have refurbished their festive area on level two of the Adelaide Myer Centre this year to create a magical winter wonderland for Christmas. The main attraction is the ‘Santaland Express’ – a life size train offering a virtual […]

[ November 18, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
Visit the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 18 November 2017 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. Once […]

[ November 18, 2017; ]  

Adelaide Town Hall Illumination
See the Adelaide Town Hall light up this festive season, with a magical Christmas and New Year’s projection display. Bring the kids and marvel at the numerous animations on display every night.
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the City of Adelaide […]

[ December 24, 2017; 10:30 am; ]
Kids’ Christmas at Trinity City
Children in year 5 and under are invited to celebrate Christmas Eve at the Trinity City Kids’ Christmas event on Sunday 24 December at 10.30am in the hall.
It’s an easy, no-stress Christmas event—specially designed for kids—that tells the Christmas story and has simple carols. This event runs at the same time […]

[ December 16, 2017; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Christmas Steps – Free Family Fun
You’re invited to Trinity City for free Christmas story tours & free family fun on Saturday 16 December from 4pm to 8pm.
Pack your bag, grab a free boarding pass and go fly with Trinity City on an around the world adventure. Flights leave every 15 minutes.
Enjoy the post-flight travel lounge […]

[ December 10, 2017; ]
Carols at Trinity City
You’re invited to celebrate Christmas at Trinity City’s carols event on Sunday 10 December.
Traditional carols in Adelaide’s oldest church (with organ and choir) at 9am and 11am.
Contemporary carols at 4pm and 7pm.
Family-friendly food and fun from 5pm.
Trinity City is at 88 North Terrace, opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre, and is accessible by […]

[ December 9, 2017; December 16, 2017; December 21, 2017; January 2, 2018; January 27, 2018; ]  
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Moonlight Cinema is Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, showing advance screenings, new releases, cult films and movies suitable for the whole family on the lawns of the iconic Botanic Park.

Adelaide’s 2017-18 Summer Season opens on Friday 1 December 2017 until 18 February 2018.  CLICK […]

Hammer Time Croquet – Family Fun, Music, Bar & Prizes
Hammer Time Croquet is back on summer evenings at Glenelg, Norwood and Woodville.  Combining relaxing croquet games on lush lawns and gorgeous sunsets, this is a game the whole family can enjoy playing.
Hammer Time Croquet is the perfect social meeting place for friends for a relaxed […]

[ November 1, 2017 to January 14, 2018. ]
Pick your own cherries
EDITOR’S NOTE:  As of Sunday 14 January 2018 the season is over this year for pick your own. 
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun […]

[ December 15, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]     
Christmas Fun in the Square | Christmas in the City of Adelaide
This year, Christmas in the City will be more magical than ever! Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga will be transformed into a festive fairyland filled with activities to keep the whole family smiling.
Free to enter and open daily from 15 – 24 December (11am to 8pm), Christmas Fun […]

[ November 17, 2017; 5:45 pm; November 24, 2017; 5:45 pm; December 1, 2017; 5:45 pm; December 8, 2017; 5:45 pm; ]
Enjoy Snow Play at the Ice Arena this November and December.
The Ice Arena in Thebarton brings you Snow Play, fun for children 14 years and under.
Snow Play is a chance for children to experience snow in an indoor, safe, fun filled arena all year round.

Test their aim and throw snowballs at Ice Arena’s penguin wall, […]

[ December 3, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
North Adelaide’s Tynte Street Christmas Market
Head to the Tynte Street Christmas Market this December and find a unique range of handmade gifts by local artisans, as well as food, children’s craft, Christmas elves and live music.
The North Adelaide Country Women’s Association will be running children’s crafts. The roving elves will be around between 11am and 1.30pm […]

[ December 1, 2017; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Twilight Carols & Christmas Market
This free family friendly open-air concert under the stars is an opportunity for you to go along and share in the spirit of Christmas and the excitement this time of the year has to offer.
A variety of activities and performances together with a visit from […]

[ December 3, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Paddington 2 – Advance Screening with all proceeds going to Children’s Hospitals around Australia.
Be one of the first to see the latest adventures of Paddington Bear with all ticket proceeds going to local Children’s Hospitals.

The much-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film Paddington™ happily returns and he is back spreading joy and marmalade wherever he […]

[ November 23, 2017; December 7, 2017; January 11, 2018; January 25, 2018; February 8, 2018; February 22, 2018; ]
Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions
Once again The Oaklands Recreational Plaza skate park will feature a series of free youth skateboarding and BMX sessions on Thursday nights throughout summer.
These sessions will be facilitated by Lighthouse Youth Projects and Big Sunday and have been made possible through the City of Marion’s Youth Development grant funding.

All young […]

[ December 20, 2017; 3:00 pm; ]  
Adelaide Farmers’ Market Christmas Twilight Market
Just in time for the festive season, The Adelaide Farmers’ Market will host their 2017 Christmas Twilight Market on Wednesday 20 December.
From the largest selection of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables to the states best variety of Christmas hams, chicken and lamb, The Adelaide Farmers’ Market, Twilight Market will host over […]

[ December 15, 2017 to December 16, 2017. ]
Hahndorf Christmas Bazaar, St Michael’s Lutheran Church
Christmas is fast approaching!
St Michael’s Lutheran Church is organising a Christmas Bazaar on Friday 15 December from 4pm-9pm and Saturday 16 December 11am-8pm in the little German village of Hahndorf (located 20 minutes from Adelaide).  
The weekend of the market coincides with the Hahndorf Christmas Village where traders celebrate […]

[ December 15, 2017 6:00 pm to December 17, 2017 9:00 pm. ]
The Christmas Garden UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus
Presented by Life Church and supported by Salisbury Council, The Christmas Garden is a beautiful display of five life sized, handmade scenes from the original Christmas Nativity Story.
Over the last two years more than  2,000 people have attended from all over Adelaide.
This year there will be even more to see […]

[ December 15, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
This year, Rundle Mall will build on the Christmas tradition, adding a wow factor element to the Christmas season – The ‘Voices of Christmas’.
The Mall will come alive with a Christmas music spectacular in the heart of the Mall, combining live musical performances with digitally recorded voices from across the whole of SA.
With over 30 choirs and 500 voices, this […]

[ December 10, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]
The Adelaide City Council is proud to present the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Gala Concert for 2017.
The Lord Mayor of Adelaide’s Christmas Gala at the Adelaide Town Hall celebrates its 151st Anniversary this year.  The afternoon will be filled with spectacular performances from some of Adelaide’s most talented performers.

Show duration is 2 and a half hours […]

[ December 12, 2017; 7:30 pm; ]
Band of the South Australia Police 2017 Christmas Concert
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 settings of the Adelaide Town Hall the Concert Band, smaller ensembles and vocalists present some traditional Christmas fare. There may also be […]

[ December 2, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Christmas on King William Road on Saturday, December 2.
The whole family can get ready for Christmas on King William Road with FREE Santa visits, face painting for children, great food and shopping at the numerous boutiques throughout King William Road for unique gifts.  And with a mini Christmas market in Opey, it’s Christmas made easy […]

[ December 7, 2017; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Carols in the Square is a FREE family-friendly event run by Baptist Care SA and proudly supported by Westcare Church and City of Adelaide.
Pack a picnic rug or chairs, relax and sing along. Food and drink provided.
Featuring Tutti Choir, Holdfast Community Band, author Andrew McDonough and other guest artists, Carols in the Square is […]

[ December 16, 2017; 7:00 pm; ]  
Round up the family for a night at the movies and catch a free screening of The Grinch at the open air cinema on Norwood Oval.
Get there early to enjoy roving entertainment, live music, food and drinks.

Bring your rugs and a picnic and enjoy a free movie under the stars.

The movie will start at sun-down.

For […]