Play & Go Adelaide

[ June 7, 2025 to June 9, 2025. ]   
Festival Plaza is set to transform into a wonderland of nature play with The Wild Weekend — a free and immersive outdoor experience created by the award-winning team at Climbing Tree Creations.
From Saturday 7 to Monday 9 June (10am–3pm), kids aged 2 to 12 are invited to unleash their imagination and adventurous spirit in a […]

[ June 6, 2025 to June 8, 2025. ]
Join Victoria Park Social Club on the June long weekend to celebrate all that is Italian.
Enjoy a Carnivale atmosphere from Friday through to Sunday at Victoria Park with live music, fire pits and an outdoor heated marquee.  The Carnivale menu will include pizza, pasta and live cooked porchetta, plus drinks specials. 

Victoria Park Social Club is […]

[ June 9, 2025; ]
Coastal Sounds returns to Adelaide’s coast on the June long weekend.
Coastal Sounds is back for 2025.  Now in its fifth year, Coastal Sounds is a free, fun-filled family event which transforms 11 beachfront locations, from West Beach to Semaphore, into a vibrant coastal trail of live music, dance workshops and art experiences.

Go along with family, […]

[ June 7, 2025 to June 8, 2025. ]
The Melrose Community invites you to Melrose for two days of mountain biking, food, music and family-friendly fun over the June long weekend at the Melrose Fat Tyre Festival.
The Melrose Fat Tyre Festival is all about bringing the family to the gateway of the Flinders Ranges for the June long weekend for food, music, entertainment, […]

[ June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. ]
Victor Harbor’s Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and an opportunity to share the passion the Victor Harbor and Fleurieu community has for the protection and preservation of their coastal landscapes and marine environment. 
The Victor Harbor Winter WhaleFest program features thoughtfully curated events for […]

[ June 8, 2024 to June 9, 2025. ]
2025 Adelaide Model Railway Show – June Long Weekend
Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for children.
The annual Adelaide Model Railway Show is presented by […]

The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as early as April.
Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide is the majestic southern Fleurieu Peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the annual return of Southern Right whales to our coastline.
It’s a wonderful experience […]

[ July 5, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
July School Holiday Guide for Kids in South Australia 
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the July winter school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport.  This is your handy guide to […]

[ April 12, 2025 to April 13, 2025. April 18, 2025 to April 27, 2025. May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own. 
Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and crunchy apples fresh from the trees. Everyone’s favourite Pink Lady apples are now ready along with Fuji and Granny Smith apples available.  They also […]

[ April 18, 2025 to April 21, 2025. ]       
What’s on at Melba’s Chocolates this Easter – Angaston & Woodside
Celebrate Easter with Melba’s Chocolates this Easter Long Weekend at their Angaston Site in the Barossa Valley or their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills! They’ll be open from 18 to 21 April,  9am – 4:30pm – ALL Easter Long Weekend!
And there will […]

Ride the Semaphore Steam Train during the April school holidays.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is a wonderful 30 minute, four kilometre return train journey. It travels along the coastline and features open carriages pulled along behind a steam engine, offering great views of the foreshore.
April School Holiday Operating Times:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and […]

WOMADelaide – World of Music Arts & Dance is being held at Botanic Park in 2025 and is a great experience for the whole family to enjoy. 
Review by Adaire Prosser & Lisa Bachmayer
Perfect for the music lovers, foodies, art and culture enthusiasts, there is something for everyone at WOMAD which is in Adelaide from 7 […]

[ March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025. ]
Pick Your Own Figs to Eat in the Adelaide Hills.
Willabrand Australia has introduced Pick-to-Eat, a new way to enjoy the beautiful fig orchard and delicious fruit at Glen Ewin Estate. From 11am on Saturdays and Sundays you can enter the 12,000 tree orchard to pick and eat as many figs as you can whilst you […]

[ March 2, 2025; March 9, 2025; March 23, 2025; ]
Explore a whole new world in South Australia’s blue backyard this March with Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS).
Explore South Australia’s stunning marine environment with EMS. Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeler or a first timer, there’s a vibrant underwater world waiting for you to discover. 

The weather is warm, the water is warm and clear and a whole […]

[ March 8, 2025; ]  
FREE Family Fun at Fringe in Fullarton!
Looking for a fun, FREE way to experience the Adelaide Fringe with the family? Head to Fullarton Park Community Centre on Saturday 8 March for Fringe in Fullarton for a special free family fun day filled with exciting performances and activities!

What’s on?

Glow & Tell by Patch Theatre (10am […]

[ April 5, 2025; April 20, 2025; May 17, 2025; June 8, 2025; June 14, 2025; July 5, 2025; July 12, 2025; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds 2025 Netball Season – be there as your Adelaide Thunderbirds take to the court in the world’s best national netball competition – Suncorp Super Netball.
For the first time in Suncorp Super Netball history, the Adelaide Thunderbirds were crowned champions in 2023 and the trophy was brought home to South Australia. The Thunderbirds then […]

[ March 8, 2025; ]
The Tanunda show is where Barossans meet to show and share the best of their region.
The 111th Tanunda country show will be held at Tanunda Oval on Saturday 8 March 2025 with events commencing at 8.30am. Attractions include side shows and amusements, animal nursery, gum boot throwing competition, live entertainment, SA hand-milking competition, market stalls, […]

East End Unleashed – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the Adelaide Fringe.
Unleash and bask in the summer atmosphere with shopping, on-street dining, world class buskers, musicians and magicians along Rundle Street, Vardon Avenue, Ebenezer Place and Frome Street in the East End of Adelaide every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this Fringe Festival season.
Every Friday, Saturday […]

[ February 21, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
2025 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe!
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an exciting program of family friendly shows and interactive experiences plus comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, visual art, music, and more. Find everything you need to know about this […]

[ January 21, 2025; ]
Adelaide Zoo has announced that Giant Pandas, Yi Lan and Xing Qiu, will make their public debut on Tuesday 21 January 2025, so families can visit before the end of the Summer school holidays!
From 12:15pm, after an official Welcome Ceremony, Adelaide Zoo would love to see panda-fans, wildlife-lovers and conservation champions visit the Bamboo Forest […]

[ January 31, 2025 to February 2, 2025. March 7, 2025 to March 9, 2025. March 14, 2025 to March 16, 2025. April 25, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
Don’t miss the next Food Truck Carnivale event popping up in Adelaide.
The travelling Food Truck Carnivale is always on the move and heading to numerous locations around Adelaide.
Entry to Food Truck Carnivale is FREE with each family friendly event featuring full days of fun and numerous food options catering to all tastes. From the north […]

[ January 26, 2025; ]
Have a splashing good time at the Marion Outdoor Pool Australia Day Pool Party.
You’re invited to join in the fun on Sunday 26 January 2025 at the Marion Outdoor Pool in Park Holme.  The pool will be open as usual between 8am and 6pm, and between 12pm and 3pm they will have live music and […]

[ March 7, 2025 to March 9, 2025. ]
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a two-day festival of all things motorsport returning to Victoria Park in March 2025.  
Held the week prior to the Australian Grand Prix, the Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a museum in motion, displaying historic, rare and significant racing vehicles in the heart of Adelaide. The circuit is comprised of the […]

[ March 7, 2025 to March 10, 2025. ]
WOMADelaide – World Of Music Arts & Dance – returns from 7 – 10 March 2025 to the City of Adelaide’s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla for 4 days over the March long weekend.
WOMAD is an internationally acclaimed event and a truly unique part of the Australian festival landscape, showcasing the best, the essential – and the surprising […]

[ February 28, 2025 to March 16, 2025. ]
Every year in March, the Adelaide Festival draws a community of the very best artists from across the globe and across Australia to create a bold arts festival of theatre, dance, music, art and interactive installations including events for families. 
Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Writers’ Week have built a world-wide reputation for providing great and memorable […]

[ 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 […]

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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ February 14, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
Adelaide’s greatest party is back for an unmissable 2025 Adelaide Fringe season. As always, The Garden promises truly unforgettable experiences, family-friendly delights, late-night thrills and a vibrant atmosphere that’s truly one of a kind.
Kadlitpina (Rundle Park) will be bursting with energy and transformed into a cultural and creative playground, featuring the best local and international […]

[ February 14, 2025 to February 16, 2025. March 20, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]  
Gluttony returns in 2025! Arts venue hub Gluttony is a favourite Adelaide Fringe destination, its location in the city’s eastern park lands right in the heart of the Fringe action. 
Gluttony has grown to become synonymous with the East End’s Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka during Adelaide’s festival months of February and March.  Thousands of artists have passed under […]