Play & Go Adelaide

[ January 21, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]
Beacon Holiday Program: Free 4-Day Tech Exploration for Students!
Is your child in Years 5 to 9 and interested in virtual reality and immersive technology?

Proudly sponsored by Lumination, in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, The Beacon Program is a free 4-day holiday program inviting students in the Le Fevre Peninsula to explore their connection to Country […]

The Willunga Jubilee Rose Garden boasts a large open space with plenty to keep kids of all ages and abilities busy.
Review by Adaire Prosser
In the heart of Willunga, the Jubilee Rose Garden is a wide open reserve that has not one, but two playgrounds in addition to a BMX track and skate park. There is […]

The Clarrie Eatts Reserve at Aldinga Beach is a great playspace located just a few steps from the beach.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you can’t decide whether to head to the beach or playground, Aldinga Beach offers both! Located adjacent to the surf life saving club, the foreshore playground has a range of play equipment with […]

Discover What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the January Long Weekend!
The last long weekend before school resumes after the summer holidays is jam-packed with a range of family-friendly activities and events. Australia Day in Adelaide celebrates the country’s culture, history, and community spirit with Aus Lights on the River – a FREE […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Rotary Club of Morialta’s Aussie Day Duck Race is back in 2025.
The Great Australia Day Duck Race at Thorndon Park in Campbelltown is hosted by the Rotary Club of Morialta to raise funds for local projects and causes.

Go along with the whole family and watch the ducks race down the channel, while also enjoying one […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
City of Onkaparinga’s Australia Day Family Fair & Fireworks.
Join the City of Onkaparinga for a fun Australia Day evening filled with an assortment of activities designed for the whole family’s enjoyment.

Enjoy scrumptious food offered by a diverse range of vendors, delight your little ones with engaging children’s activities and be entertained by live performances throughout […]

[ January 20, 2025 to January 21, 2025. ]
Shoot HQ January School Holiday Basketball Camp.
Get ready for an epic two-day basketball camp designed to sharpen your skills just in time for the upcoming basketball season. Hosted at ShootHQ and powered by Transition Sports, this camp is perfect for athletes looking to push their game to the next level.

During this high-energy camp, players will […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Celebrate Australia Day with an unforgettable mix of racing, music, food, and family-friendly fun at the Adelaide Galvanising Industries Strathalbyn Cup.
Dubbed South Australia’s most picturesque and glamorous country race meeting, the Strathalbyn Cup will be held on Sunday 26 January 2025 at the beautiful Strathalbyn Racecourse.  This iconic event offers something for everyone including plenty […]

[ January 25, 2025; ]
The Marion Outdoor Pool will host their next Family Movie Night on the Australia Day long weekend.
Mark your diaries for Saturday 25 January and head down to the Marion Outdoor Pool for an outdoor movie night.  Start the afternoon with a splash in their three pools, splash park and waterslides. Then, settle down on the […]

WIN Tickets to Sea of Light at ILA Playground
Embark on a journey of light and imagination in the illuminating interactive installation for children and families at ILA Playground featuring Patch Theatre.
These summer holidays, step into The Light Room and enter a world of wonder! Sea of Light by Patch Theatre brings together magical light and […]

[ January 15, 2025; ]
Strathalbyn Racing Club’s Bendigo Bank Family Fun Day.
The Fleurieu Community Bendigo Bank Family Fun Day at Strathalbyn Racecourse will offer fun, food, and activities for the whole family.  While the kids stay entertained, parents can enjoy live racing and soak in the lively atmosphere. It’s the perfect combination of fun, relaxation, and excitement.

Picnic & Chill: […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Bounce into some water fun on Australia Day at Norwood Splash.
Grab your family and friends for a classic outdoor Australia Day pool party at Norwood Swimming Centre. Enjoy music, games and a sausage sizzle, and race the clock on the giant inflatable obstacle course. Only $5 entry all day!

This is a family-friendly, alcohol and smoke-free […]

[ 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 […]

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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 […]