Play & Go Adelaide

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
Monarto Safari Park will be showcasing some incredible wildlife art and photography as part of the 2024 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival.
See artworks from wildlife conservation artist Deb Farrimond, amateur wildlife photographer Steve Farrimond and scratchboard artist Patrick Hedges.

Monarto Safari Pari is a conservation charity and saving species from extinction is at the […]

[ July 28, 2024; ]
SA Ambulance Service is excited to host a community open day at their brand new Norwood Ambulance Station.
The new ambulance station on the corner of Portrush and Magill Roads, Maylands will be officially opened on Sunday 28 July 2024 with a family friendly community open day.

There will be a host of ambulance fleet to inspect, […]

[ November 8, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
The Shannons Adelaide Rally brings the community together for fun, free community events in the CBD, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Plus there are dedicated spectator zones across Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills.
The Gouger Street Party brings the party to the CBD, with the Bridgewater and Strathalbyn lunch stops on the Saturday and Sunday. The […]

Enter a competition to experience being a showbag tester with your class, sporting club or community group at this year’s official Showbag Launch for the Royal Adelaide Show.
Official testers get to see, play with, and test the hundreds of showbags before anyone else at the official Showbag Launch on Thursday 15 August 2024 at the […]

[ August 3, 2024; ]
The new Hallett Cove Coastal Walkway Bridges will be officially opened in August.
The official opening of the new Coastal Walkway Bridges will be a day of celebration with breathtaking views as they officially cut the ribbon on these stunning additions to our beautiful coastline.
This 2 year and multi-million dollar project has been completed in a […]

Explore the picturesque walking trails and take in the breathtaking coastal views from Hallett Cove Conservation Park and dine in or takeaway from the newly renovated Boatshed Cafe.
It can sometimes be the simple things like getting back to nature and breathing in the sea air to help us slow down in this busy, fast paced […]

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
SALA is a state-wide showcase and celebration of South Australia’s living visual artists.
SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. […]

[ August 3, 2024; ]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield presents a FREE one-day immersive winter event featuring live music, food, fire, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Experience the enchanting blend of fire and ice this winter at MELTFest—an immersive one-day, free winter event set to light up Adelaide’s North-Western suburbs across two hot locations.
On Saturday 3 August 2024, this uniquely South […]

[ July 11, 2024; ]
Explore what your local community center has to offer this NAIDOC Week at the Bagster Road Community Open Day.
The day will be filled with exciting activities for all ages. Welcome to Country and didgeridoo performance will be done by Robert Taylor. Also enjoy a BBQ and coffee van along with a DJ providing music throughout […]

The Umbrella Lights installation returns to Glenelg’s Marina Pier in 2024.
A bright winter awaits at Glenelg’s Marina Pier with the return of the popular family-friendly event Umbrella Lights across June to September.
The light installation’s 2024 season has been switched on for a third year and will be joined by some great retail and hospitality offers, […]

[ July 9, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]   
Get ready to burn some energy at the Port Adelaide Plaza School Holiday Sports Expo and engage with STEM activities with PAE Libraries. Find out more about these FREE activities below.
SPORTS EXPO
Take the kids down to try a range of sports including Cricket, Basketball, Little Athletics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Softball, Rowing and more!
You can learn […]

[ July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024. ]
Visit Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide these School Holidays for FREE Immersive LEGO® Play Zone activities.
Kids are invited to unleash their imagination as they build, play, and explore the LEGO® play zone during the last week of the July school holidays. This FREE workshop is open Monday 15 to Friday 19 July from 10am til’ […]

[ July 9, 2024; ]
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with community and the City of Adelaide in Rundle Mall.
Head over to the Gawler Place canopy from 10am for an official Kaurna Welcome to Country Ceremony and Smoking Ceremony on Tuesday 9 July 2024.   The ceremonies will be followed by the unveiling of this year’s artwork by Aboriginal artists Mali Isabel […]

[ January 17, 2025 to January 26, 2025. ]
The world’s most elite cyclists will return to South Australia in January 2025 to race in the Santos Tour Down Under.
Adelaide is where global cycling gathers to start each season. It’s a chance for riders to leave their wintry European bases and compete under the summer sun, to earn crucial points and be cheered on […]

[ June 29, 2024; July 6, 2024; July 13, 2024; July 20, 2024; ]
In rounds 16 to 19, all kids aged 14 years old and under will get free* access to Toyota AFL Premiership Season matches across Australia.
Just in time for school holidays, kids are taking over the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season for the third year in a row!

In celebration of the AFL’s mighty kids’ fan base, […]

[ July 7, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your […]

[ June 23, 2024; July 20, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy Toasty Tunes this Winter around the City of Unley.
Join your local community this Winter for Unley’s Toasty Tunes events in Black Forest, Goodwood, Fullarton and Parkside.

Take the whole family along to a free, family-friendly, pop-up event and keep warm with $2 hot beverages and delicious $3 cheese toasties – all while being entertained with […]

[ June 23, 2024; ]
Go along and flex your skills at John McVeity Centre’s FREE Basketball Jam!
Who’s the basketball GOAT is it Jordan … Lebron… YOU?

Get some friends together and join the fun on Sunday 23 June 2024 for a 3×3 basketball comp. There will also be family activities, skills n’ drills, coaching, food and music to enjoy.

For more […]

[ June 28, 2024; June 30, 2024; ]
Twice a month, the South Australian Museum will be bringing STEM activities and games into the Discovery Centre and inviting their youngest visitors to explore the space.
Get curious and ready to explore!  Guide your child to explore through hands on activities during Toddler Takeover mornings at the South Australian Museum.  Read a story together, […]

[ June 14, 2024; ]
Go along and hang out in a safe space and be part of a cool, growing community in Lightsview.  Kids aged 12-17 can make new friends, join in on fun activities and try new experiences within the Youth Group.
The Lights Community & Sports Centre hosts a Youth Night once a month on a Friday from […]

[ July 6, 2024; ]
Camp Quality Convoy Adelaide is a fun way fun way for anyone who drives a truck to show their support for kids facing cancer and their families.
The inaugural Camp Quality Convoy Adelaide is taking place at Victoria Park in July.  Starting at 8.30am, supporters will cheer on the first-ever Adelaide Convoy as they travel […]

Creating the building blocks for young conservationists: Zoos launch Eco Detectives in Minecraft Education.
An innovative collaboration between zoos across Australia and New Zealand, Microsoft AUS/NZ, and expert game developers Team Workbench in Amsterdam has resulted in Eco Detectives, a Minecraft computer game. This game empowers students to act as conservationists in their local ecosystems using […]

[ June 15, 2024; ]
The annual Hills Winter Lantern Festival takes place at a new location in 2024 – Echunga Community Park. 
The highlight of this free annual community winter event is the beautiful dusk lantern parade featuring artful lantern sculptures created by local community members and schools, followed by a beautiful firey finale. 

There will also be live music, food […]

[ June 29, 2024; ]
International Mud Day is 29 June – It aims to connect children across the entire world through the earth, by playing in the mud.
It gives children and early childhood professionals all over the globe the opportunity to celebrate nature, outdoors and mess by getting really muddy – and kids love it!

Mud is also a natural […]

[ July 6, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this July! As well as free entry from 11am to 5pm every day from 6 – 21 July 2024, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators […]

The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project was officially completed in April 2024 on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia.
The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller.  This artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the […]

[ May 29, 2024; ]
Meet 3 players from the CommBank Matildas at the LEGO® Certified Store in Marion
The LEGO® Certified Store Marion is bringing you an exclusive opportunity to meet 3 of your favourite CommBank Matildas players – Alanna Kennedy, Mackenzie Arnold and Caitlin Foord.
The Commbank Matildas are taking on China on Friday 31 May 2024, returning to SA […]

[ June 22, 2024; ]
Jetty Road, Brighton will be the place to be on Saturday 22 June to celebrate the 2024 winter solstice.
The Brighton Winter Solstice is a winter street party with cosy fire pits, festoon lighting, live music and kids’ activities. As well as their fire pits, the event has plenty of cover to keep you warm throughout […]

[ June 1, 2024; ]
Southern Cultural Immersion, in collaboration with Green Adelaide and City of Marion, is hosting a free community event to celebrate Reconciliation Week 2024 – Reconciliation at Warriparinga.
FREE to attend for all, discover a range of cultural experiences, performances, workshops, demonstrations, market stalls, and more. There will also be roaming native wildlife, food and drink stalls and […]

[ June 10, 2024; ]
Join the Adelaide City Salvation Army City Kids Day on the Monday of the June long weekend for a fun packed, olympic themed day out (contains Christian content). 
To attend this free event simply register a ticket via the link below. 

City Kids is the Children’s Ministry of the church. On Sundays City Kids has an interactive […]