Play & Go Adelaide

[ March 28, 2014 to March 30, 2014. ]

The Royal Adelaide Autumn Horse Show will be staged at the Adelaide Showgrounds from 28 – 30 March 2014.  There will be 480 classes for over 20 horse breeds on show.  See everything from Andalusians to Miniature Ponies, Shetland Ponies to Standardbreds, Arabians to Riding Ponies to name just a few!  Entry to the showgrounds […]

[ March 29, 2014; 1:00 pm; April 12, 2014; 11:00 am; April 27, 2014; 1:30 pm; May 10, 2014; 10:30 am; May 24, 2014; 4:00 pm; June 7, 2014; 1:30 pm; June 21, 2014; 10:30 am; July 5, 2014; 4:00 pm; July 20, 2014; 10:00 am; August 9, 2014; 4:00 pm; August 22, 2014; 4:00 pm; ]
The Rundle Mall Authority, the Port Adelaide Football Club and its supporter groups will join forces in 2014 to bring the city to life with the highly anticipated March from the Mall.
Inspired by Port Adelaide’s successful ‘March to the ‘G’ concept, where supporters gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square to walk to the MCG when the […]

[ March 30, 2014; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
The Rainbow Family Fair is a family market extravaganza!  The Rainbow Family Fair in Clovelly Park was created when five market lovers joined together to create a one of a kind market extravaganza! After the success of their first market in November 2013 they now plan to hold three markets a year  Entry is by […]

[ March 29, 2014; 7:00 pm; ]
Kircaldy Reserve in Grange will be a hive of activity for Earth Hour on Saturday 29th March with a special community event to mark Earth Hour!  Everyone is invited to come along from 7pm onwards and show their support for action on the Reef and enjoy live entertainment from local musicians before the “lights out” […]

[ March 29, 2014 to March 30, 2014. April 5, 2014 to April 6, 2014. ]

Hey Kids!  Want to bring your herd over to meet ours?
This Autumn, kids around the country have an extra-special invitation to Australian Alpaca Week 2014.  Children are invited to meet these gentle and fascinating animals up close, learn about their unique ways, and have the opportunity to run their hands through that silky soft fine […]

[ March 20, 2014 to April 8, 2014. ]
The Alliance Française French Film Festival 2014 offers an ambitious national program over 6 weeks, showing 45+ films including action, romance, comedy, thrillers, children’s films, animation and documentaries.  All of the films have been commercially released in France the previous year and are screened with English subtitles.
With more than 130,000 national viewers for the 2013 […]

[ March 23, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Capture the sights, sounds and excitement of Latin America through a fascinating and electric mix of dance and entertainment while indulging in cuisine that delivers robust, flavourful and inventive food choices.  Following last year’s successful event, the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light will again hold the Latin American Fiesta on the Linde Reserve in Stepney […]

[ March 22, 2014; 7:15 pm; ]
The Unley Swimming Centre will be screening the family favourite Despicable Me 2 on Saturday March 22nd.  The evening will start with a ‘splash session’ in the pools from 7:15pm to 8:15pm and then the movie will screen from sundown.  The centre will be dressed up for the event and the night will have everything […]

Hoyts Jnr have pulled a rabbit out of the hat for you and your little ones!
HOYTS is delighted to bring a dynamic re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s children’s classic Peter Rabbit: The Tale of the Missing Egg to the big screen for a strictly limited season.
When Jemima’s new egg goes missing, only Peter Rabbit is able […]

Follow Little Charley Bear as he uses his imagination and shows you he’s no ordinary bear – he’s a superstar bear!  Meanwhile, make some noise with Raa Raa as he plays Topsy’s wonderful musical stones and finds a new beat.  Finally, put on your dancing shoes and sing karaoke-style with Big Chris, Roary the Racing […]

[ March 29, 2014; 2:00 pm; ]
Cinemallunga’s next family event is on Saturday, March 29th with two feature films planned. ‘Mary Poppins’ will be shown at 2.00pm – the classic and beautifully told tale of the famous nanny with magical powers. This is a fabulous G rated movie, suitable for grandparents through to grandchildren with lots of fun, dances and sing-along […]

[ March 22, 2014; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ]
Each year Loreto College hold their Autumn Fair within the beautiful lawns and gardens of their school grounds.  A great day is planned with International Food Stalls and Acacias Café with shady areas to sit and enjoy an espresso and cake. Tables wind their way to a well-stocked bar with excellent wines to accompany menu […]

 
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ movie was the theme for the cake for my daughter’s 9th Birthday. As she is not much of a cake eater but is a massive ice cream fan, the ‘cake’ had to be all ice cream of course. This went very well with the ‘Frozen’ theme.
Originally I was going to make Olaf with […]

[ March 15, 2014; ]
A great day out for all the family, The Mount Pleasant Show is only an hour drive from the Adelaide CBD in the tranquil Adelaide Hills.  This traditional country show offers local products and produce, sideshows, log chopping, shearing competitions, trade stalls, show jumping, livestock, games, and so much more.
Admission to the showgrounds is just […]

[ March 22, 2014; ]
Break the Silence – Be the Change Music Festival 2014 is a fundraising event being held in the South Australian town of Mt Gambier to help raise awareness for Crohn’s Disease.  A full day of music is planned along with loads of other entertainment and activities including highland dancers, synergy dance studio, mayfair singers, karate, […]

[ March 30, 2014; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
SciWorld Sundays are free family science fairs held throughout the year in South Australia.  Crawl inside inflatable StarDomes to gaze at the night sky, try some hands-on science experiments, teach a robot to fetch a ball or find out how to make an electric circuit. Pat a snake with Animals Anonymous, or get up close […]

Voila! is the delightful show by quirky Melbourne duo Lee Cohen and Emma Shepherd.  The combination of an entertaining magician and a talented circus performer keeps little ones engaged for 45 minutes of tricks as they follow the storyline of Emma’s wish to have Lee magically make a ‘real’ bunny appear!
Lee engages the audience with […]

[ March 16, 2014; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Dogapalooza is an awesome charity music event to raise funds and awareness for local animal rescue organisations. Featuring an impressive line-up of local musicians, Dogapalooza will also include animal charity stalls, dog massage/reiki and vegan/vegetarian food.
Musicians on the day will include the very amazing Kelly Menhennett, Kelly Beaumont, The Hushes and more.
There will be dogs […]

[ March 14, 2014; 6:00 pm; ]
Join singing performer Professor Flint to explore the Museum’s Fossil Galleries after dark in this illuminating and entertaining tour.
Tours are divided into age groups for ages 6-12 year olds and 10-17 year olds.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To maximise the number of children able to access this experience please limit to one adult per […]

[ March 14, 2014; 7:30 pm; ]
The City of Playford will have a special outdoor screening of Despicable Me 2 for one night only on Friday, March 14th.  Bring chairs, rugs and a few nibbles and settle in for a night of FREE family fun!
There will be a BBQ with drinks and popcorn available for purchase.
This is a smoke and alcohol […]

Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2014 Something on Saturday program is out now. The season runs from 26 April – 30 August.
Something on Saturday is sponsored by National Pharmacies and delights and entertains thousands of children every Saturday throughout winter each year. Many South Australian children aged 2 to 10 enjoy their first theatrical experience through the […]

Dora Gild Playground |  Churchill Ave, Clarence Park
by Catherine Leo
Not being on a major road, the Dora Gild Playground in Clarence Park is a bit of a hidden treasure that is already incredibly popular with locals but may not be known by many other Adelaideans.
Editor’s note: Since this review there have been some changes to the […]

Easy Pancake Recipe for Kids
Pancakes. They’re a staple at our house. Great for breakfast… and even occasionally for dinner, when you’re all out of ideas!
There is no need to buy the pre-packaged stuff at the shops, this recipe works every time. You only need a few basic ingredients to make them from scratch and it’s […]

[ March 29, 2014; 1:30 pm; 3:00 pm; ]
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s much-loved adaptation of the popular books, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu by Sheena Knowles and Rod Clements, returns in 2014.  Composed by Peter Webb, the delightful music score features nine musicians from the ASO.  Two actors from Giggly Kids bring Edward and Edwina to life using full-size emu puppets.
Co-produced […]

[ March 7, 2014 to March 10, 2014. ]
Super skilled, super funny and super silly street theatre performers from across Australia and around the world will flood the streets of Adelaide for four days and nights of high-octane entertainment over the March long weekend.  Venues will include Rundle Mall, Rymill Park, Rundle Street, Waymouth Street and Adelaide Airport.
For the full program click here.

There […]

[ March 16, 2014; 11:00 am; ]
Celebrated as an entertainment landmark for over 70 years, the beloved Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes out of the Disney vault to raise money for Children’s Hospitals.

A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. But one day […]

In celebration of the launch of our new Play & Go DIRECTORY, our lovely friends at Jump First Jumping Castles are giving you the chance to WIN a $380 Voucher for any jumping castle or water slide hire. Perfect for your next party!
Jump First Jumping Castles hire over 40 jumping castle designs – from mini […]

[ March 16, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Come on a journey of discovery as Magill Road and Richards Park come alive with free family market stalls, entertainment, children’s activities, live music and fine food and wine all in a relaxed street party atmosphere.
Heading into its fifth year, the Magill Road Alive Street Market has become a firm fixture on the South Australian […]

[ March 22, 2014; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Prospect is all about family this year at the 2014 Prospect Fair!  Come together and support the City of Prospect’s great local clubs, schools, kindergartens and community organisations who all contribute to the Prospect community.  In keeping with a much loved local tradition (for over 30 years), Prospect’s beautiful St Helens Park will again be […]

Curated by Art Gallery director, Nick Mitzevich, the 2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Dark Heart presents more than twenty eight contemporary Australian artists and collectives, delivering their brave new visions in photography, painting, sculpture, installation and the moving image.   The Adelaide Biennial is the country’s longest running survey of contemporary Australian art and represents […]