Play & Go Adelaide

[ September 30, 2024 to October 4, 2024. ]
Visit Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide these School Holidays for FREE Aussie Animal Fun!
Keep the kids entertained these October school holidays and experience FREE Aussie animal fun with an interactive wildlife display from Animals Anonymous, with free face painting and instant photo prints.

This free experience is suitable for kids of all ages and starts Monday […]

[ September 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]    
Embark on a scavenger hunt along Hutt Street and discover adorable plush dog toys showcased in shopfront windows. Unleash your inner detective and track down these charming treasures for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Take your friends and family along for a paw-some adventure filled with joy and laughter at Paws and Plushies […]

[ September 27, 2024; ]
Celebrate FruChocs Appreciation Day in Rundle Mall with a whole day choc-a-block full of prizes and giveaways galore, plus try the new limited edition FruChocs Frog Cake!
Head to Gawler Place on Friday 27 September for FruChocs Appreciation Day and enjoy a huge, fun filled day with free activities including face painters, music, photobooth, games and […]

[ October 11, 2024; ]
Trucks on Tour FREE school holiday event at Wilfred Taylor Reserve.
Get up close with your favourite council and emergency services vehicles during the October school holidays.
Trucks on Tour is a free community event hosted by the City of Onkaparinga. Designed to immerse children and their families in the workings of council’s trucks and vehicles whilst […]

[ October 2, 2024 to October 5, 2024. October 9, 2024 to October 12, 2024. ]    
Free School Holiday Fun at Churchill Centre – Wilbur’s Wildlife
Take your little Wildlife Warrior(s) to Churchill Centre these school holidays and get up close and personal to some very special native animals at Wilbur’s Wildlife display! 

No booking required, queuing system/first in, first served basis when event area reaches capacity.

Week 1: 

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | […]

[ October 20, 2024; ]
In 2024, more than 1500 historic vehicles will make the journey from Barratt Reserve in West Beach to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills.
The iconic Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.
Held […]

[ October 20, 2024; ]
Coastal Conservation Group’s action-packed Open Day at Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes.
This important coastal ecosystem spans over 22 hectares and contains over 50 indigenous plant species. It also provides critical habitat for native fauna, invertebrates, native birds and reptiles.  The Dunes are a unique reminder of what the coastline looked like before European settlement.

Visitors are encouraged […]

[ October 3, 2024; ]
Touch a Truck is a FREE school holiday adventure that will be truckloads of fun!
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a digger? Or maybe you’re curious about the secrets hidden inside a police car? The answers are just a touch away!

Get behind the wheel, touch the controls, and meet the staff from organisations that […]

[ September 21, 2024; ]
Witness and experience Adelaide’s free family-friendly fire festival – Empyre Fire Festival 2024.
Empyre returns for a fourth year with the biggest fire show in Australia, featuring talent from across the country. An incredible immersive experience of sound, light, and the raw energy of fire. Expect to see incredible fire shows, fire installations, kids entertainment, and […]

[ September 22, 2024; ]
SuperCycle Sunday FREE Family Friendly Community Cycling Event in Adelaide
Join a free family event that invites you to immerse yourself in the world of cycling. Celebrating World Car-Free day, take the whole family for a day of exploration and fun in beautiful Whitmore Square / Iparrityi. Throughout the day, enjoy live music performances on stage, […]

[ September 14, 2024; ]
Enjoy a fun, family friendly day out in the heart of the Barossa this September at the 2024 Barossa Spring Fair.
The Barossa Spring Fair will be filled with stalls, food, music, kid’s entertainment and loads more set in the beautiful town of Angaston. This year’s Barossa Spring Fair will take place on the 14 September […]

[ September 28, 2024; ]
Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms will be at the Woodcroft Town Centre & Mall during the Spring school holidays.
Join in for a fun, hands-on animal experience with some super cute farm friends from Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms at this FREE school holiday event.

Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms have been operating for over 32 years throughout Australia, ‘bringing […]

[ October 24, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Moon Lantern Trail at OzAsia Festival
The Moon Lantern Trail is a free, colourful, family friendly outdoor event featuring spectacular giant lanterns, roving performances and live music. This OzAsia Festival family favourite event returns for its fourth year to Adelaide’s Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat from Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 October 2024.
The Moon Lantern Trail is […]

[ October 24, 2024 to October 27, 2024. October 29, 2024 to November 3, 2024. November 5, 2024 to November 10, 2024. November 13, 2024 to November 17, 2024. ]       
The Lucky Dumpling Market returns to Adelaide’s Elder Park as part of OzAsia Festival 2024 and due to popular demand has been extended to 17 November 2024.
This popular spring festival hub is back with delicious food, free entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Indulge your senses at OzAsia Festival’s Lucky Dumpling Market […]

[ October 4, 2024; ]
Get ready for grubby, muddy fun on Friday 4 October 2024 at the Muddy Hands Festival! 
Roll around in the mud, make potions and seed bombs, build a cubby, become a next generation pollinator and immerse yourself in everything the great outdoors has to offer.
Other children’s entertainment and educational stalls will be on site as […]

[ August 31, 2024 to September 1, 2024. ]
Father’s Day Weekend Fun @ SHANX Mini Golf.
Dads can play for free at SHANX Regency Park this Father’s Day! 
You can forget about amusement based mini golf with windmills and clown heads at SHANX! Unlike anything in the Southern Hemisphere, SHANX Mini Golf looks exactly like a real golf course — only it’s been shrunk down […]

[ November 24, 2024; ]
The Kate Smith Property Semaphore Street Fair is an annual day of fun for everyone. It will be held on Sunday 24 November 2024 and entry is FREE!
Semaphore Road will be closed to traffic, allowing the street to come alive with a fantastic festival atmosphere. With around 350 market stalls selling handmade arts and crafts, […]

[ August 24, 2024; ]
Community Open Day at the Port Dock Railway
The upgrades to the Port Dock Railway Station, spur line and bus interchange will be marked with a community event at the new station on Saturday 24 August 2024. Entry to local museums including the National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide, Clipper Ship City of Adelaide, South Australian Aviation […]

[ September 22, 2024; ]  
The Biggest Dogs Day Out in South Australia.
Dogs Day Out is a FREE community event held in Mawson Lakes for South Aussie dogs and their owners. A fun day with dog related and non-dog related market stalls, delicious food trucks, giveaways, competitions, vet checks and dog displays.
Take the whole family including your dog, browse […]

‘A Window on SAHMRI’ is an annual open day  giving a unique look inside the ‘cheesegrater’ building on North Terrace.
If you have ever wondered what happens inside Adelaide’s ‘cheesegrater’ building,  SAHMRI’s open day is a chance to see and learn about cutting edge research with hands-on activities.
Review by Claire Davill
SAHMRI is South Australia’s independent not-for-profit […]

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]        
Nature Festival 2024 
Nature Festival returns with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia in art, adventure, music, food, wine, wellbeing, and Aboriginal culture. This includes fun family-friendly events, designed to connect you with nature.
This year the festival explores the theme of Awe, with an emphasis on moments small and large that captivate […]

[ August 31, 2024; ]
Wake up for a FREE brekkie at IKEA!
Wear your PJ’s to IKEA Adelaide on Saturday 31 August 2024 and breakfast is their treat!
Join the fun in-store for a day of sleep celebrations with sleep events and activities happening in-store all day.

Have a little fun and let the whole family wear their pyjamas to IKEA and […]

Discover the best 21 FREE things for Families to do at The Royal Adelaide Show this year!
You can find plenty of fun and exciting things to do for FREE at the Royal Adelaide Show that will keep the kids happy and entertained without spending any extra money. There are free action-packed shows, interactive displays, animals […]

[ August 24, 2024; ]
Diamond Park in Murray Bridge will be transformed into a magical wonderland of fire and light for the family friendly event Murray Bridge Glows.
Rug up and get ready for a fun night out with live entertainment all evening. For one night only the Park will be alive with an exciting mix of fire and light […]

[ August 11, 2024; ]   
The City of Salisbury in collaboration with The Science Collective present the Salisbury Science Fun Day at the Salisbury Community Hub.
A day filled with weird and wacky science, the event will be held during National Science Week (10 – 18 August 2024) and is perfectly suited for families and kids aged 5 to 12 […]

[ October 8, 2024 to October 20, 2024. ]
Wonderverse by Patch Theatre at University of Adelaide
Lights, beats, dreams: an immersive adventure. Wonderverse is an innovative journey through a universe of light.
From 8 – 20 October 2024, the University of Adelaide’s iconic Bonython Hall on North Terrace will be transformed into a wonderland where you will travel through a tunnel of mesmerising fireflies, create […]

[ September 17, 2024; ]     
Go along to the Salisbury Early Years Discovery Day in September to find out more on how babies and young children learn to thrive.
Salisbury Early Years Discovery Day is a Words Grow Minds Initiative where eventgoers can hear from leading industry experts and engage with early years’ service providers. Plus, there will be activities, […]

[ August 10, 2024; August 24, 2024; August 31, 2024; September 7, 2024; September 21, 2024; ]
Immerse yourself in the art of lantern crafting with artist Tony Hannan in this FREE lantern workshop.
Tony will provide a step-by-step process of how to make a basic lantern. All lanterns created will be displayed at a multicultural community event, Eastern Eats, happening in September. The workshops are for young people aged 5 to 15 […]

[ August 11, 2024 to August 14, 2024. ]
FREE Family Friendly Online Event: World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries

Go on a fascinating journey into the depths of the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves.
The live stream series, ‘World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries’ explores the natural wonders and rich history of this unique site. Join the expert presenters, including researchers and site staff, to […]

[ September 6, 2024; October 4, 2024; November 1, 2024; December 6, 2024; January 3, 2025; February 7, 2025; March 7, 2025; April 4, 2025; May 2, 2025; ]
Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family-friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style on the lawns.
Her Excellency and Mr Bunten invite the public to go along to the Government House gardens, take a picnic lunch, spread out a rug or unfold a camping chair and enjoy the surroundings, […]