Play & Go Adelaide

[ November 23, 2024; ]
The Norwood Christmas Pageant takes place in November each year and is one of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peter’s most iconic events. 
The Norwood Christmas Pageant is back in 2024 and set to ignite the Christmas spirit on The Parade, Norwood with colourful floats, music and entertainment including live bands, clowns, dancers, fairies […]

The enchanting Christmas elves have returned to the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) ready to sprinkle magic everywhere!
Peter, Poppy, Nelly, and Norman are back to spread joy and to help make this Christmas season unforgettable.  They will be popping up in different spots around NPSP until Christmas! Keep an eye on […]

[ November 10, 2024; ]
South Australian paediatric palliative care charity, the HAS Foundation, will host its annual ‘Walk With a Pal’ event in 2024 marking 10 years of raising money for children in palliative care.
The HAS Foundation’s annual ‘Walk With a Pal’ event invites families, friends, and supporters to get together to honour the memories of loved ones while […]

Supanova is the weekend event that has it all for fans of video games, superhero’s, comics, Star Wars, Ghost Busters and more! 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Held at the Adelaide Showground in early November, Supernova featured celebrities and exhibitors from popular fantasy and science fiction fandoms, and stalls from local exhibitors. Many of the stall holders and […]

Littlehampton’s Glebe Playground features a fully fenced playground in the middle of a vast open space, and now includes toilets and bike ramps for an active outdoor family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Glebe in Littlehampton is set on a large open paddock and has enjoyed a number of recent upgrades. It remains a dog-friendly park […]

Mawson Café in Meadows offers a friendly and relaxed dining experience for families.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you find yourself in the Adelaide Hills and looking for somewhere to eat or enjoy a coffee and a treat, then be sure to check out Mawson Café. Situated on the main street of Meadows, it offers both indoor […]

[ November 9, 2024; November 20, 2024; November 29, 2024; December 15, 2024; December 20, 2024; December 27, 2024; January 3, 2025; January 16, 2025; February 1, 2025; February 16, 2025; ]
The 2024/25 Cygnett WNBL Season – Adelaide Lightning Home Games.
The 45th season of the WNBL, Australia’s longest-running professional women’s sporting league, is set for another record-breaking year. Featuring 8 women’s basketball teams, 15 rounds, 84 regular season games and 6-9 finals.

The 2023/24 season saw record crowds, with over 150 thousand fans packing stadiums across the […]

[ November 7, 2024; ]
The mission to save Christmas is on.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, “Red One” is an action-comedy event that delivers a fresh twist on Christmas for the holiday season. Directed by Jake Kasdan, who has previously teamed with Johnson on the blockbuster “Jumanji” movies, this multigenerational global spectacle features such megawatt stars as Chris Evans teaming up in […]

[ November 11, 2024; ]
Remembrance Day in South Australia
Observe a Minute’s Silence at 11am – Wherever you are on 11 November, Remember to Remember at 11am.
At 11am on 11 November 1918, the armistice, signed by Germany earlier that morning, came into effect, finally signifying the long-awaited end to the war. As soon as the news was known, cities and […]

[ November 17, 2024; ]
Bike SA’s Gear Up Girl is South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride.
South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride is a fun, fabulous day out to encourage more women to ride safely, ride with confidence and to open them up to all of cycling’s health benefits while closing the gender gap in cycling participation.

Gear Up Girl is […]

This magical story of daring and adventure comes to life through body and shadow puppetry. 
Review by Carla Caruso
Adelaide’s OzAsia Festival offers the perfect opportunity to head into the city and soak up the atmosphere riverside.
During the fest, I recently went to the Space Theatre with my eleven-year-old twins to see the contemporary Asian Australian performance, […]

Capture The Magic of Christmas at Brickworks Marketplace with FREE Santa photos.
Tis’ the season for making magical memories and Santa Claus has made special arrangements with Brickworks Marketplace, so that you can capture your free digital festive family photo with them this Christmas.  
Bringing an extra sparkle to your weekend in the coming weeks, get […]

[ November 30, 2024; ]
The 10th Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols will be a great way to gather together with friends and family to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
On Saturday 30 November 2024 in the Oakbank School Hall, the fun will begin at 5pm for the kids with a free rock climbing wall, a free obstacle course and free face painting. […]

[ November 8, 2024; ]
Everyone is welcome to the Twilight Picnic at Glandore Community Centre.
Whether you’re a family with kids, a couple, or flying solo, take along your picnic blanket and unwind under the festoon lights listening to live music.  Food will be available for purchase at Summit Cafe Glandore or you are welcome to BYO picnic.  

The […]

[ November 16, 2024; ]
Picnic at Peerless Reserve is a free community event to celebrate this new neighbourhood playground in Munno Para West.
Peerless Reserve will open for picnic-goers on Saturday 16 November 2024 for families to try out the new play equipment.  Take along a picnic rug and settle in for a fun-filled day with lots of activities, such […]

Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at Elizabeth City Centre and have your photo taken with Santa.  Plus on select dates there is also a Pet Santa and a Sensitive Santa service.
Bookings are open to make a time to see Santa this year for a photo at the Elizabeth City Centre shopping complex.  Santa will be […]

Santa will be visiting Colonnades this Christmas and he’s picture-ready!
Book your photography session and get your photo taken with Santa this Christmas from Thursday 28 November 2024 until Christmas Eve.  This year, they’ve also designated some time slots for Sensitive Santa photo moments, where children and adults who prefer quieter surroundings can enjoy a photo […]

[ December 1, 2024; ]      
Looking to start your Christmas shopping? Support local and go along to The Mawson Centre Christmas Market.
Tick off all your Christmas shopping in one stop with dozens of market stalls available on the day. Stall holders will be selling an array of items suitable for all ages including Christmas gift trinkets, kid’s toys, […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]
Tis’ the season to be making merry memories. Create a Christmas memory with Santa’s arrival parade and book your photo with Santa at Westfield West Lakes.
Santa Claus is heading to Westfield West Lakes on Saturday 9 November 2024 and he has called in some special helpers to make this year’s parade the most magical yet. […]

[ November 9, 2024; ]
Create a Christmas memory and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Marion.
Westfiled Marion offer Santa photography sessions for families and pets, plus they provide Sensitive Santa photography sessions.  There are a a variety of photo packages to choose from and a small booking fee applies.  All children who visit Santa will also receive a […]

Dust off your ugly Christmas jumper and book in for your photo with Santa at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.  Choose from a range of options to suit your family, including Sensitive Santa, Auslan Santa and of course, Pet Photography. 
Christmas is more magical with our loved ones, so get together with your friends, family, sports teams, […]

[ November 8, 2024; ]
Watch Australia and Pakistan go head-to-head in the second Men’s One Day International at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Oval will host Australia v Pakistan on Friday 8 November 2024 in a Day/Night Men’s One Day International.  

The two sides will meet in three ODIs in their first encounter since last year’s ODI World Cup. Australia head into […]

Father Christmas will be at Burnside Village once again for photos, plus there are beautiful decorations all around the centre for more photo opportunities.
Santa’s arrival at Burnside Village will be celebrated with a magical event on 9 & 10 November 2024.  The Christmas Village in the Atrium mall will be filled with delicious snacks, entertainment […]

Follow the Santa Course in Adelaide & Rundle Mall 
Follow the Santa Course to find 10 giant Santas across Adelaide – from Adelaide Zoo to Rundle Mall, you’ll find tasks here, bells there, and 10 giant Santas everywhere!
Find all the Santas for your chance to enter a competition to WIN Santa’s Sleigh of Surprises.  Check out […]

Where to see the best Christmas lights in Adelaide.
Every Christmas, Adelaide’s streets start to sparkle with beautiful Christmas lights adorning houses and gardens, lovingly put together by generous homeowners looking to spread a little Christmas cheer!
We love heading out on a balmy evening with the kids in their PJ’s to explore Adelaide’s streets and suburbs […]

[ November 30, 2024; ]
This year, the Villawood Gawler Community Christmas Parade and Gawler APEX Community Christmas Markets are partnering on Saturday 30 November 2024.
This year’s event aims to keep families entertained for the entire evening with the parade at 7pm followed by the Apex Club’s Twilight Christmas Market from 5pm – 9pm. A range of activities will be […]

[ November 23, 2024; ]
Cultured. is a unique event celebrating the lives of those of a multicultural background in South Australia.
Go along to be immersed in a range of areas including food, talks, performances, cooking classes and purchasing from those skilled in making and creating. Held at Four Oaks Farm SA, Littlehampton in the Adelaide Hills, take in […]

[ October 27, 2024; November 11, 2024; November 16, 2024; November 19, 2024; ]
The Adelaide Strikers will begin their hunt for the Weber WBBL|10 Championship this October.
WBBL|10 will launch on Sunday 27 October 2024, with a blockbuster triple-header across Adelaide and Perth, starting with a Grand Final rematch between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval.  That will be followed by the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney […]

[ November 1, 2024; December 6, 2024; February 7, 2025; March 7, 2025; ]
Go along to discover hidden treasures, try new food and wine experiences, sit back and enjoy the night at Campbelltown Moonlight Markets in Thornton Park. 
This family friendly, outdoor market features around 100 artisan craft and fashion stalls and showcases the Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail Vendors as well as a number of food vans. Music, entertainment […]

Lucky Dumpling Market is back for the OzAsia Festival and is better than ever.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Lucky Dumpling Market Asian-inspired food festival is back in Elder Park for 2024. With entertainment, a wide range of food stalls and plenty of shady seating options, make sure you don’t miss out. 
If dumplings aren’t your thing, there […]