[ January 31, 2025; ]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Adelaide Festival Centre.
Lunar New Year is a time of joy, reflection, and new beginnings, and Adelaide Festival Centre will mark the occasion with a series of vibrant and inspiring events. From breathtaking live performances to innovative moving image art, they’re welcoming the Year of the Snake with creativity, culture, […]
[ January 31, 2025; ]
Ring in the Lunar New Year in Rundle Mall, as they celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake.
Be part of the festivities on Friday 31 January 2025, with vibrant acrobatic lion dancers performing every hour, on the hour, from 12pm – 6pm, symbolically welcoming good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. For […]
Well known for their popular Sunflower Festival, Shimmering Pines Farm in Tarlee will be holding ‘Pick Your Own Flower Sessions’ again this Summer.
Shimmering Pines Farm are offering a ‘Pick Your Own Summer Blooms Experience in January 2025 during the school holidays.
Tickets will be released one week in advance and they will update the tickets for […]
Stage one of the Witton Bluff Base Trail is now open, with a new boardwalk accessible from Port Noarlunga. From mid-2025, the 1.1km shared-use trail will fully connect the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach.
Review by Carla Caruso
Port Noarlunga has that special holiday vibe, which makes you feel like you’re hours from the city […]
Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Atkins Farm in the Adelaide Hills
For a limited time the general public can pick their own sunflowers at beautiful Atkins Farm in Meadows.
Atkins Farm is a working farm and in summer they open their gates to allow visitors to pick their own sunflowers. The 2025 season is due to open in […]
[ January 25, 2025 to January 26, 2025. ]
Join a night of fun, food, and festivities at the Vardon Avenue Street Party followed by Super Sunday over the Australia Day long weekend.
East End Cellars and Vardon Avenue traders invite you to a vibrant street party filled with live music and outdoor summer dining to end the final weekend of the Santos Tour Down […]
[ January 18, 2025; ]
Families and next-gen cycling stars: this one’s for you. Saddle up and get along to the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under Health Partners Family Day.
This event is packed with excitement for everyone – and this year they’re thrilled to introduce the Tiny Tour! Youngsters (aged 5 and under) can hit the mini race track on […]
[ January 17, 2025; ]
Make a night of it and kick off the Santos Tour Down Under 25 year celebrations in Adelaide.
Meet the Men’s and Women’s 2025 Santos Tour Down Under riders as they are presented on the Santos Main Stage in the City of Adelaide Tour Village (Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga), followed by a FREE concert with DJ […]
Now known as ‘Sports Vouchers Plus’, the program provides an opportunity for school-aged children in South Australia from Reception to Year 9 to receive a discount on sports or dance membership/registration fees and learn to swim programs. In 2025 it will also include music lessons.
In June 2024, Peter Malinauskas announced the school sports vouchers program […]
Everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear is back in Paddington In Peru – with all the charm, chaos and comedic calamity we’ve come to expect – but with a refreshing dose of swash-buckling adventure, a guitar-slinging nun and a glamorous new backdrop.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
Paddington in Peru is the third instalment of the film series, based on […]
[ January 5, 2025; February 2, 2025; March 2, 2025; April 6, 2025; May 4, 2025; June 1, 2025; July 6, 2025; August 3, 2025; September 7, 2025; October 5, 2025; November 2, 2025 to November 3, 2025. December 7, 2025; ]
Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia
An exciting introduction to art for children and their families, enjoy art-making, music, performances and tours on the first Sunday of every month with Start at the Gallery.
START is a FREE family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment at the Art Gallery […]
Start your family’s gratitude jar on January 1st and at the end of 2025 you can look back on everyone’s special moments and favourite memories.
Gratitude jars are a great mindfulness activity for kids as it encourages them to practice gratitude on a regular basis. A simple way to record memorable moments from your child’s point […]
[ January 25, 2025; ]
Adelaide Kite Flying Festival 2025 – Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi
A kite festival in Adelaide will be staged during the summer school holidays at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi on the Australia Day long weekend. Previously held at St Kilda Adventure Playground and Point Malcolm Reserve, go along to fly kites and witness countless kites of all shapes and sizes colour […]
How to maximise your family holiday time off in 2025 in South Australia.
By planning ahead you can maximise your time off work in 2025 and turn 26 days of annual leave into 59 days of holiday time here in South Australia.
It always pays to plan ahead when it comes to booking a family holiday for […]
School Holiday Dates for South Australia
Adelaide School Holiday Dates for 2025 & 2026, School Term Dates and Public Holidays in South Australia.
To help you plan ahead when making travel plans and booking accommodation for your next family trip, here’s where you’ll find the current year’s school term dates, school holiday dates and South Australia’s public […]
[ January 17, 2025 to January 27, 2025. ]
The McLaren Vale Wine Region will once again celebrate the very best of Summer in the Vale during January.
The inaugural SummerVines Festival was held in 2023 and will return to McLaren Vale wine region from 17–27 January 2025.
Get ready for 11 days of wine, food, and entertainment, all set against the stunning backdrop of McLaren […]
Family-friendly Strawberry Farms to visit in South Australia.
Find out where you can pick your own strawberries around Adelaide, or buy them direct from the farm.
Strawberry season in South Australia usually starts around late October/early November and runs until April or May depending on the season, but it will vary from farm to farm. An activity […]
[ December 27, 2024 to December 31, 2024. January 2, 2025 to January 4, 2025. ]
The annual Sailing Club returns to the Fleurieu Peninsula, docking at the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club.
The Sailing Club, established by one of Adelaide’s leading hospitality entrepreneurs, Sam Worrall-Thompson, is set to return to the hustle and bustle of thousands of holiday makers along the Fleurieu Peninsula from 27 December 2024 – January 4 2025. The […]
[ January 14, 2025 to January 18, 2025. ]
Experience the Magic of Dance at Open Week 2025!
From 14 to 18 January 2025, ACPA is hosting an exciting Open Week—welcoming both current and new dance families! This special event is your chance to:
Meet their talented team
Explore their vibrant studios
Join engaging dance classes
Plan your 2025 schedule
Styles include: Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, […]
Get ready for non stop action this January at Adelaide Oval with the Adelaide Strikers!
Be part of something BIG this season! Experience the energy, fun and excitement of Adelaide Strikers Men’s BBL match days at the iconic Adelaide Oval. There will be plenty of enjoyment for the whole family including fireworks, giveaways, kid’s zones and […]
[ January 26, 2025; ]
Aus Lights on the River is back again for 2025, with a free program of events that reminds us we are all part of the story.
The Aus Lights event will showcase Our SA Story through immersive, visually engaging light, vision, and sound installations supported with complimentary children’s activations.
Under the theme of Respect, Reflect, Celebrate, […]
Chihuly in the Botanic Garden is ready and waiting to brighten up your school holidays with fun activities for your little critters to enjoy!
First up: Moore Critters, an activity that encourages children and teens to get arty and use their imagination, creating a creature that has adapted to live in a colourful world inspired by […]
[ January 16, 2025; ]
Dragonkeeper is a new animated kids film, coming to cinemas these summer school holidays.
In ancient China, dragons are on the brink of extinction. When a precious and rare dragon egg falls in the hands of enslaved girl Ping, she embarks on a dangerous journey to save the species and eventually fulfil her destiny.
Based on the […]
[ January 2, 2025 to January 5, 2025. ]
Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
Telling the story of a princess who must sleep for 100 years until woken by true love’s kiss, The Sleeping Beauty dazzles with glittering tutus and most-loved characters, set to Tchaikovsky’s hum-along score.
Running for under an hour, this […]
VR Zone Play is your fully immersive, family friendly VR Arcade in Adelaide.
Play all your favourite games at VR Zone Play these school holidays in air-conditioned comfort! Experiences include VR Racing, Escape Rooms, Online Multiplayers, Co-op and Solo games. They have a whole range of VR experiences for up to 8 players.
At VR Zone Play, […]
[ January 16, 2025 to January 17, 2025. January 23, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]
Free School Holiday Fun at Port Adelaide Plaza
Get up close and personal with some furry and scaly friends! Join the team from Animals Anonymous and get up close and personal with Australian native animals during the school holidays!
PLUS, get creative in their animals craft workshop.
Details:
Thursday 16 January 2025
Friday 17 January 2025
Thursday 23 […]
What’s In A Number – FREE Interactive Exhibition School Holiday Fun at the Unley Museum.
Discover the magical world of numbers at the Unley Museum’s Whats In A Number exhibition! Journey through time and explore how numbers have shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to modern technology. Dive into interactive displays that make learning about the […]
[ December 18, 2024; December 20, 2024; January 8, 2025 to January 10, 2025. January 15, 2025 to January 17, 2025. January 23, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]
Let your kids immerse themselves in a world of chocolatey fun at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company’s JR Chocolatier Workshops! Fully hosted and supervised in a private workshop room, these 60-minute chocolate making workshops are the ultimate creative adventure.
What’s Included in the chocolate making workshops:
Customise and design with chocolate and treats.
Enjoy fun group games […]
[ January 3, 2025; January 10, 2025; January 17, 2025; ]
Zoo Nights are back at Adelaide Zoo this Summer for 4 nights only.
Soak up summer nights surrounded by the evening calls of the Siamangs or purrs of the Sumatran Tiger, right in the heart of the city.
Take a moment to unwind after work, drop in for a special date night or take along the whole […]
As the mercury climbs in South Australia it’s great to know that there are some fabulous spots around Adelaide to go to escape the heat. So what are you waiting for – get that sunblock on, grab your hats and sunglasses and cool off those cranky kids!
Here at Play & Go we have some great ideas […]
