Play & Go Adelaide

[ November 25, 2016 to December 25, 2016. ]
Zoos SA’s Zooperstar Competition: Become the face of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo
Calling all little animal lovers!
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo are on the prowl for the new face of Zoos SA. Visit Adelaide or Monarto Zoo and your little monkey could become their first Zooper-star!

The winner of the Zooperstar competition will become the face of Zoos SA and […]

My inbox is totally out of control this time of year, but this email from a lovely Play & Go reader, Kerry, asking for help, stood out:
This is probably a stupid question but do you know where I can take my twins to a Santa with a real beard? They are 9 this year and […]

[ November 12, 2016 to December 24, 2016. ]
A Peek Inside Santaland at Myer Adelaide
A visit to Myer’s SantaLand is such a fun experience for little ones as each year they build a little village inside the store, which is always beautifully decorated for Christmas.
As well as visit Father Christmas, children can use the ‘Dear Santa’ stationery and writing desk to draw a […]

[ November 25, 2016 to November 27, 2016. ]
2016 Christmas Tree Orders
What’s tall, green and helps to save lives? An Oxfam Christmas tree! Rundle Mall is adorned with a festive forest this Christmas and you can have one of these real trees in your own home. Read more about the Christmas festivities in Rundle Mall here.

For $89, you can support people around the […]

Cleland Night Walks
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!  
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the […]

[ November 23, 2016 to January 9, 2017. ]
What’s on this Christmas in Rundle Mall
Get into the festive spirit!
There’s so much to see this Christmas in Rundle Mall. From Christmas-themed food, to a forest of real Christmas trees, to a beautiful Christmas carousel there are so many magical activities to enjoy.

Visit the Festive Forest this Christmas in Rundle Mall
As you wander through Rundle Mall you will […]

[ November 26, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
IKEA Soft Toy Campaign Launch
Join in the fun at IKEA on Saturday 26 November as they celebrate the launch of their Soft Toy Campaign with a range of fun activities for the kids.

Many children around the world lack safe spaces to play. For every children’s book and toy sold from 20 November – 24 December, IKEA Foundation will […]

[ November 25, 2016; ]
X-Park Adventure Challenge Course at Bounce Adelaide
BOUNCE is taking its next leap into the popular extreme jumping revolution with the launch of its X-Park Adventure Challenge Course – an adrenaline packed experience for everyone.
What is X-Park?
X-Park is an awesome free-style playground requiring agility, strength and coordination. Designed by the world-leaders in parkour, climbing and challenge […]

[ November 12, 2016 to December 24, 2016. ]
A Peek Inside The Magic Cave
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 12 November 2016, welcomed Father Christmas to Adelaide and as usual he is a special guest at the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide.
As many would know, the Magic Cave has had plenty of changes over the years. However we had a […]

[ November 26, 2016; 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm; ]
Sprout Kids Cooking Workshop
Join in on Saturday 26 November for free kids cooking workshops, hosted by Sprout Cooking School at 12pm and 2pm daily (workshops will run for approximately 30 minutes)*.
Children can have fun and learn how to make a tasty dish to eat or take home!

Westfield Tea Tree Plaza will also provide each child that participates with […]

[ November 22, 2016; 8:00 am; December 6, 2016; 5:00 pm; December 13, 2016; 5:00 pm; December 20, 2016; 8:00 am; ]
Sensory Santa
Westfield Tea Tree Plaza are pleased to be hosting Sensory Santa sessions this Christmas to offer a peaceful Santa experience for those families with special needs children.
Sensory Santa offers no queues, no background music and takes place during a time when the Centre isn’t as busy or is closed.

Sensory Santa Sessions will take place on […]

Personalised Nutella Jars & M&Ms Buckets | Myer
Last year the personalised Nutella jars were a bit of a hit as Christmas gifts. We got some for little Nutella loving friends, as well as ‘big kids’ who have names that are never found on anything. We got ours from the Myer Giftorium in-store – they didn’t […]

[ November 27, 2016; 8:30 am to 10:30 am. November 30, 2016; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. December 11, 2016; 8:30 am to 10:30 am. December 13, 2016; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. December 14, 2016; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. December 18, 2016; 8:30 am to 10:30 am. ]
Sensory Santa
This Christmas Sensory Santa is here.
Sensory Souls and Elizabeth City Centre are excited to introduce Sensory Santa. Sensory Santa is an inclusive event for families with special needs to have a photo with Santa in a Sensory Friendly environment.
Have you always wanted to take your children to see Santa but have been worried about […]

[ November 20, 2016; ]
St Martin De Porres School Fete
St Martin de Porres School are holding their 30th Anniversary Fete on Sunday 20 November 2016.
There will be plenty to see and do for everyone at the St Martin De Porres School Fete including:

– Bands & Entertainment
– Market Stalls
– Arts & Crafts
– Rides & Games Galore
– Variety of Food Stalls
– Cakes […]

[ November 25, 2016; December 2, 2016; December 9, 2016; January 13, 2017; January 27, 2017; February 10, 2017; February 24, 2017; March 10, 2017; March 24, 2017; April 7, 2017; April 28, 2017; ]
Cleland Night Walks
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!  
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the […]

[ November 26, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
Animal Kingdom Rhythmic Gymnastics
An annual showcase of Rhythmic Gymnastics at LeFevre Community Stadium.
This year’s theme is Animal Kingdom. Come and watch gymnasts from as young as three all the way up to and including their very own State Champions performing to all your favourite songs! Come along and open the world of rhythmic gymnastics to your kids, […]

[ November 26, 2016; ]
Loxton Light Up Day
Free to the community, this iconic event brings together families and friends to enjoy a whole day of entertainment, music, markets, shopping, food and the most fun your children will have outside of opening their presents on Christmas morning!
Loxton Light Up Day is renowned for its incredible fireworks spectacular at 9pm on […]

DreamWorks’ Trolls | In Cinemas 1 December 2016
From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks’ Trolls.
This holiday season, enter a colourful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the […]

[ November 27, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Walkervillage Christmas Fair
Join them for all the fun of the fair. The Walkervillage Christmas Fair will be loads of fun for one and all and will include food stalls, rotary BBQ, community stands, cash bar and more.
Free family fun at the Walkervillage Christmas Fair
Free family fun includes:

petting zoo
popcorn and fairy floss
face painting
balloon […]

[ November 20, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Yankalilla Cruise
Yankalilla Cruise is a full weekend event that happens annually on the third Sunday in November.
The Yankalilla Cruise main event is on the Sunday and sees over 600 classic and hot rod cars cruise to the Yankalilla Oval where live rock and roll music and a fair await!
For the 2016 Cruise as in previous […]

[ November 19, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
Greyhound Adoption Day
Join Greyhound Adoption SA at their Greyhound Adoption Day to learn more about Greyhound Adoption SA and maybe meet your new best friend!

You’re welcome to bring your own dogs to see how they all get along if you’re keen to adopt on the day. The team of staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer […]

[ November 19, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Enchanted Magic Forest
You heard all about it in 2015! Don’t miss out in 2016! The Enchanted Magic Forest is free family fun and it’s on this Saturday 19 November 2016 at Armada Arndale Shopping Centre.

Welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and friends to the Enchanted Magic Forest.

The Magical Christmas Launch Fun Day includes:
* Santa Parade at 11am
* One free 6×4″ […]

[ November 20, 2016; 2:00 pm; ]
Burnside Pool’s 50th Birthday Celebrations
George Bolton Swimming Centre Burnside
Cnr Greenhill Rd and Howard Tce, Hazelwood Park
On Sunday 20 November, the George Bolton Swimming Centre (also known as the Burnside Pool) will be celebrating its 50th Birthday. To celebrate there will be free entry to the pool between 2pm to 6pm.

Special guest Dawn Fraser AO, MBE […]

[ November 20, 2016; 11:00 am; ]

Summertime in Adelaide! Pinky Flat becomes the place to be for outdoor lovers!

Expect live music, food trucks, a licensed bar, kids entertainment and of course some river chillin’ and grillin’. Booooom!

Imagine youself with an ice cold drink in your hand listening to some relaxing beats. Chillin’ by the River brings this feeling to Adelaide.

Grab your […]

[ November 20, 2016; 11:30 am; ]
LJ Hooker Stirling Christmas Pageant
Do you love a great Christmas Pageant? Come along to the first pageant in the hills.
The date for the annual LJ Hooker Stirling Christmas Pageant this year is Sunday 20 November 2016 and it starts at 11:30am. This years theme is “An Aussie Christmas”.

The parade attracts community groups and businesses […]

[ November 26, 2016 12:00 pm to November 27, 2016 10:30 pm. ]

Glendi Greek Festival 2016
Glendi is an annual festival that celebrates all things Hellenic.
Glendi Greek Festival returns to the heart of Adelaide’s picturesque parklands, Bonython Park on 26 & 27 November 2016.

Glendi will be a fun-filled weekend of music, dance, art and culture – not to mention mouth-watering Greek food and sweets. So if you are seeking […]

[ November 21, 2016 to January 1, 2017. ]

West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights
Editor’s Note 28 December 2016:
Due to the heavy storm overnight, the West End Brewery Christmas Lights has been forced to close early after flooding of the Torrens has caused damage to some of the displays. It was scheduled to stay open until 1 January 2017 but will now not be […]

[ November 19, 2016 to December 31, 2016. ]
Christmas Lights Adelaide
Find all the best streets around Adelaide decorated with Christmas lights.
Every year the number of home owners who adorn their properties in sparkling lights seems to grow, making our suburban streets come to life after dusk.
It’s a fabulous FREE treat for the children to wander along and admire the huge effort some families […]

[ November 18, 2016; 5:00 pm; November 19, 2016; ]
Bonjour Adelaide French Market
Enjoy a weekend of all things French, here in Adelaide!
When you can’t enjoy a weekend in France, there is something almost as good, right on your doorstep! Experience the French way of life at the Bonjour Adelaide French Market. It’s a fantastic family day out with a difference.

Presented by the Alliance Française […]

[ November 26, 2016; 10:00 am; 10:00 am; ]
Free Christmas Parade at Golden Grove Village Shopping Centre
Santa will make his entrance to The Village on Saturday 26 November at 10am, starting at the Eastern end (Billy Baxter’s entrance) through the Centre. Santa will be joined by Mother Christmas and all his friends including Santa’s Helpers, Toy Soldiers, Minions, Smurfs, Dancers, Magic Christmas Fairies and […]