Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 14, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to January 27, 2020. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival
Semaphore Summer Carnival is returning for a new season of beachside fun on the foreshore.  Open daily from 11am Saturday 14 December 2019 until Monday 27 January 2020.
Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is a fun-filled outing for the whole family. Enjoy some beachside fun on the […]

[ December 13, 2019; December 20, 2019; January 3, 2020; January 10, 2020; January 24, 2020; ]
Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets
***Editors Note: Markets on Friday 20 December have been cancelled due to extreme weather forecast.
The Semaphore Mainstreet Association hold the Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets along the Semaphore foreshore on Friday nights during the summer school holidays.
The Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets are held on select Friday nights at the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve from […]

[ December 22, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Christmas Shopping at Adelaide Central Market
The Adelaide Central Market is gearing up for another bumper Christmas trade, with more than 500,000 people anticipated to walk through the Market’s doors in the last two weeks of the season, 115,000 of those are expected to visit in the final three days.
Christmas is one of the most exciting […]

[ December 23, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
The Nutcracker Royal Opera House Performance Screening
The Royal Opera House 2019/20 Live Cinema Season presents the perfect family treat this festive season with the beloved Christmas classic The Nutcracker (23 and 24 December 2019), screening at Event Cinemas.
Audiences in Australia are never far from the action at the Royal Opera House, with select filmed live […]

[ December 14, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ] [caption id="attachment_125257" align="alignnone" width="630"] Image credit: Genevieve de Messieres/Shutterstock[/caption]
Geminids Meteor Shower 2019
On Saturday 14– Sunday 15 December 2019, the Geminids meteor shower will grace our skies with one of the most spectacular displays to be viewed from Earth this year.
The meteor shower will begin on Saturday, with the best viewing anytime after midnight and peak […]

[ December 16, 2019 to December 20, 2019. January 8, 2020 to January 10, 2020. January 13, 2020 to January 17, 2020. January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020. ]  
Cirkidz
Spring off the couch and into the circus! Balance, coordination, strength, creativity and teamwork – put them all to the test during the Cirkidz School Holiday Program.

Go and try their popular sessions SOAR (trapeze, hoop, silks) and Off the Wall (tumbling, tramp and acro) or experience a variety of circus skills and challenges in one of their […]

[ December 1, 2018 to January 27, 2020. ]
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
These school holidays at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, kids can participate in chocolate workshops and a pairing experience.
Junior workshops 

Christmas Themed | Monday- Friday, 10.30am | Cost $38pp | 45min session | Bookings essential.

Choc- o-block Decorating

Monday- Friday, 1.30pm | Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am & 1.30pm | Cost: – $20pp | 30min […]

[ December 6, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Santa’s Wonderland is back in Adelaide again until Christmas Eve
So, what’s it like this year? It is still the most magical Christmas event in Adelaide. Santa’s Wonderland is three hours of the best fun – with amusement rides, bouncy castles, ice skating, tobogganing, activity trail, photo sets, lively Christmas stage shows, photos with Father Christmas […]

[ December 31, 2019 to January 26, 2020. ]
SPLASH Family Festival at Murray Bridge 
The SPLASH Family Festival returns to Sturt Reserve for its second year with a jam-packed program of activities by day and by night in Murray Bridge.
The Murray Bridge Council is running a river activation program from New Year’s Eve until Australia Day.  They will have a huge range of free […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Myer Centre Christmas Market
This festive season, Myer Centre Adelaide are holding their first ever Christmas Markets hosting a range of amazing local South Australian cheese, wine, gin and chocolate producers.
Held in Myer Centre Adelaide’s ground floor atrium, the Christmas Market will run from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December and feature award winning South Australian […]

[ December 10, 2019; ]
Botanic Grove Reserve Draft Concept Option Consultation
Campbelltown City Council is consulting on a Master Plan for Botanic Grove Reserve (behind The ARC Campbelltown) with two draft concept options to be considered.
The Master Plan aims to activate the reserve with increased activity opportunities for people of all ages. Two concept options include children’s play opportunities, fitness […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Ayers House Carols by Candlelight
An evening of Christmas Cheer with musical performances followed by a Christmas Supper.
Ayers House Carols by Candlelight will be held in the Ayers House Museum on Sunday 15 December 2019.  Doors open at 6.30pm and performances begin at 7pm.  The evening concludes at 9.30pm.

Tickets:  $25 Adult, $22 Concession, $20 National Trust Member, […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
RSPCA Dog Friendly Screening of Frozen 2
Wallis Cinemas will host an RSPCA fundraising screening of Frozen 2 at the beginning of the school holidays at Mainline Drive-In, Gepps Cross, on Saturday, 14 December 2019.
Entry is $25 per car, with $12 of every ticket sale donated to RSPCA South Australia.

Gates open at 7:30pm and every car […]

[ December 29, 2019 to January 26, 2020. ]
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is coming to Adelaide for the very first time. 
Featuring music by the legendary Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has been seen by over 12 million people worldwide. Acclaimed by audiences and critics […]

[ December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Cummins Christmas Wonderland
Hitch up your wagon and make your way to the 2019 Cummins Christmas Wonderland.
A place of magic, make believe and wonderment, the Cummins Christmas Wonderland is open from December 1st to the 31st, 10am to 5pm. Even Christmas Day the door is open from 2pm -5pm.

Santa Claus starts his daily visits from the 14th […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Gathered Christmas Design Market in Hahndorf
UPDATE SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 2019 – MARKET CANCELLED
As fires are still burning in the Adelaide Hills we have no choice but to cancel this weekend’s market on the advice of the Adelaide Hills Council and CFS.  We are absolutely devastated for our Hills community. We were evacuated from our homes […]

Win a Family Pass to PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue”
Paw Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” is returning to Adelaide in May 2020 following its sold-out inaugural tour of Australia in 2017.
Based on the hit animated TV series on Nick Jr. produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Port Noarlunga Snorkel Tour
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Port Noarlunga reef. The reef has been an aquatic reserve since 1971 and is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
The event is suitable for children 5 years and above whom are good swimmers. At least […]

G’day Parks in South Australia
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your next family getaway, G’day Parks has more than 40 locations in South Australia to choose from.
Australia’s largest holiday park network with 280+ locations across the country, G’day Parks offers plenty of choice when it comes to your authentic Aussie family holiday experience. Whether […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
South Para Reservoir Reserve Open Day
Enjoy a FREE fun-filled morning at the South Para Reservoir Reserve Grand Opening!  SA Reservoirs is teaming up with Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, Nature Play SA and Trail Running SA to offer a range of FREE activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Following the official opening at 9am, a range […]

Pick Your Own Cherries
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 way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]

WIN A Family Pass to the Adelaide Zoo, including an Insect Encounter, to use during the School Holidays.
The Adelaide Zoo is the perfect place to visit over the school holidays, with the new Variety Children’s Zoo open and our incredible Giant Pandas, Wang Wang and Fu Ni staying in Adelaide for another five years!

Know an […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
Waterworld 50 Years Community Fun Day
Waterworld Aquatic Centre has proudly provided fun and fitness to residents and visitors to the City of Tea Tree Gully for 50 years (1969 – 2019).
Join them for a community fun day on Sunday 8 December 2019 between 9am and 6pm to celebrate their 50 years. The action will commence […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Christmas Sat’dy on Goody
Join in the Goody Road Christmas fun with free activities along Goodwood Road and surrounding areas.
Christmas Sat’dy on Goody will be on Saturday 7 December 2019 from 10am – 1pm with a range of activities on Goodwood Road and nearby. 

Activities include:

Free Face Painting
Kid’s Craft activities
Chalk artist in action
$8 […]

[ December 5, 2019; ]
Burnside Village Christmas Shopping Day
Burnside Village’s Christmas Shopping Day is on Thursday 5 December 2019 with over 50 exclusive specials across the centre and more. 
Enjoy centre wide offers from over 50 retailers. Plus, two stage shows and meet and greet with Sylvester, Tweety and Bugs Bunny from the Looney Tunes between 11am and 1:30pm. Visit […]

[ December 1, 2018 to December 24, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie in Adelaide Open All Summer School Holidays
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides at TWO locations this summer – West Beach Parks opens Saturday 23 November and Elizabeth opens 7 December 2019.  
Standing at a whopping 18.2 meters tall and 82 meters long with a thrilling 55-degree slope, […]

[ December 21, 2019; ]
Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market
NOTE: The Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market has been rescheduled to Saturday 21 December from 8am – 12noon due to extreme heat. 
The annual Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market will be held at Mt Pleasant Showground.
Get all your fresh food shopping done for Christmas in one place. The event […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
Christmas Steps Free Family Fun
Trinity Church Adelaide invites you and your family to Christmas Steps.
Christmas story tours every 15 minutes – Includes free ice cream, jelly, popcorn and cake at the end of the tour.
Party in the yard and free activities – Christmas photo booth, racing simulators, jumping castle, animal farm, face painting, nail art, […]

[ December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Make-A-Wish Christmas Trees for Sale
It’s nearly that time of the year again and Make-A-Wish will be selling Christmas Trees as part of their annual Christmas event. 
Drop by one of the locations below during December and get a beautiful fresh Christmas Tree. Proceeds will help grant wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions. 

The price per […]

[ December 4, 2019 to December 7, 2019. ]
2019 Shannons Adelaide Rally – Gouger Street Party & East End Finale
Completely free to spectate, this four day tarmac rally located in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale regions features 3 festive events in the City and Hills, including racing on Rundle Road in the heart of Adelaide on Saturday 7 December.
The […]