Play & Go Adelaide

[ September 1, 2023; October 6, 2023; November 3, 2023; December 1, 2023; January 5, 2024; February 2, 2024; March 1, 2024; May 3, 2024; ]
Lunch on the Lawns at Government House in Adelaide
Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style on the lawns.
Her Excellency and Mr Bunten invite the public to go along to the Government House gardens, take a picnic lunch, spread out a rug […]

[ September 30, 2023; October 4, 2023 to October 7, 2023. ]
Windmill Theatre Company’s production of Hiccup!
Hiccup is a hilarious rocking musical extravaganza about working together, finding friendship and how to, once and for all, stop the hiccups.
It’s a perfect, balmy night in the outback. A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an emu with a penchant for creating wild inventions, awake to discover that a […]

[ September 2, 2023 to September 10, 2023. ]   
Melba’s are counting down the days until the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show kicks off!
Make plans to visit them in the Old Ram Shed from Saturday 2 September until Sunday 10 September! They’ll be there from 9am to 7pm each day, with all your favourite Chocolates and Confectionery, Showbags, and we can’t forget their delectable Chocolate […]

[ September 30, 2023; ]
Nature Festival 2023 welcomes the community to their Opening Picnic for a day of arts, wonder, and adventure at Carrick Hill.
The 2023 Nature Festival theme, ‘The Nature of Home’ invites you to explore and find home in the beauty of the natural world. Step into creativity, adventure and culture for a memorable experience and have […]

Create4Adelaide is a large-scale, year-long project that encourages young people to develop their creative skills and engage with local climate change priorities.
This is an opportunity for young people to be part of something big; to express themselves artistically, to think outside of the box and to engage with important issues around climate change in a […]

[ September 3, 2023; ]
Man with a Pram is an annual event taking place all over the country on the weekend of Father’s Day.
Parents, kids, grandparents and friends and perinatal health representatives get together for a social walk to celebrate and support fathers and father figures. Show your support for dads everywhere by walking in your local Man With A […]

St Raphael’s School is a place to LEARN and BELONG.

We want the children in our care, to be the very best that they can be. When our students leave us to take the next step in their education, we want them to be confident, kind, happy individuals.

LEARN
Students learn differently, have different speeds of comprehension, differing […]

WIN Tickets to the Royal Adelaide Show 2023
The Royal Adelaide Show is back in 2023 from 2-10 September with your favourite family showbags, rides, food and entertainment.
Get ready to reunite with all your Show favourites, meet plenty of cute farmyard animals, chase that adrenaline rush on a ride, watch jaw-dropping stunts on the Main Arena, […]

FREE things for Families to do at The Royal Adelaide Show
You can find plenty of fun and exciting things to do for FREE at the Royal Adelaide Show that will keep the kids happy and entertained. There are free action-packed shows, interactive displays, animals to see, fireworks and much more all included with your entry […]

Royal Adelaide Show Tips for Families
Learn how to save and make the most of the FREE entertainment and activities at The Show!
As the month of September approaches the excitement grows because the count down to the Royal Adelaide Show begins.  Kids growing up in South Australia look forward to one of the best days of […]

[ September 3, 2023; ]
This year, SteamRanger is celebrating Father’s Day with a special Southern Encounter train offer.
The Father’s Day Encounter train is an all day experience departing from Mount Barker, down the southern Mount Lofty Ranges, calling at Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbour. 

With your booking, Dad will receive a Father’s Day badge, complementary coffee/tea on the […]

[ September 3, 2023; ]
What’s on in Adelaide for Father’s Day & Gift Ideas for Dads
Father’s Day – Sunday 3 September 2023
The team at Play & Go have some great family friendly ideas for things to do and places to go in Adelaide this Father’s Day, along with some great gift ideas for Dads.  From breakfast in bed to […]

[ August 2, 2023 to August 14, 2023. August 16, 2023 to August 28, 2023. August 30, 2023 to September 11, 2023. September 11, 2023 to September 25, 2023. ]
Winter ChocFest 2023 at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
Visit Barossa Valley Chocolate company between Wednesday 2 August and Monday, September 25 and celebrate all the wonders of hot, melty, gooey chocolate!
Each fortnight, two new decadent hot chocolate drinks and mouth-watering desserts will be released, all featuring handcrafted Barossa Valley Chocolate Company Chocolate.

Guests that have visited Barossa […]

Inventor Kids STEM Classes

Inventor Kids run interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics sessions for 3-5 year olds.
For 45 minutes each week, you and your child will develop and practice skills in STEM through educational and fun hands-on activities.
At every session, a new STEM topic will be showcased in areas such as engineering design, balance, gravity, […]

[ September 3, 2023; September 10, 2023; September 17, 2023; ]
Pop Up Market returns with a new location at Goodwood Road Primary School.
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is taking its popular and vibrant market to the heart of Goodwood in September due to the showground hosting the Royal Adelaide Show.

The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market (ASFM) will be held for the first time at the Goodwood […]

Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Adelaide Exhibition
If you’ve been thinking of taking your budding artists to the Art Gallery of SA, there is no better time than now! The beloved works of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera & their Mexican contemporaries are currently on display until 17 September 2023.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Frida Kahlo is considered […]

[ September 15, 2023 to September 16, 2023. ]
Go under the sea with The Little Mermaid performed by the South Australian Children’s Ballet Company this September.
Follow the rebellious mermaid Ariel as she falls in love with Prince Eric and makes a daring deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human.

Don’t miss this enchanting narrated ballet production, choreographed by the internationally acclaimed Paul […]

Institute Building Recreated Brick By Brick
See the iconic Institute Building in a new way when you visit the State Library of SA. A LEGO model of the Institute Building, built by Harald Christ, is now on display in the Circulating Library.
The model depicts the building as it was when it opened in 1861, before the […]

[ September 16, 2023; ]
Barossa Spring Fair 2023
Enjoy a fun, family friendly day out in the heart of the Barossa this October.
The Barossa Spring Fair will be filled with stalls, food, music, kid’s entertainment and loads more set in the beautiful town of Angaston. This year’s Barossa Spring Fair will take place on the 16 September 2023 from 10am […]

[ September 22, 2023 to September 23, 2023. ]
The Murray Bridge Show 2023
They had so much fun last year that they are going even BIGGER in 2023!  The Murray Bridge Show will be extending event hours to give you even more time to enjoy everything on offer.  Gates will open from 3pm until 9pm on the Friday and 10am to 9pm on the […]

[ September 7, 2023 to September 9, 2023. ]
NOW Productions presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Shedley Theatre.
We’re off the see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!
This well-known story of a Kansas farm girl who travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation […]

[ September 22, 2023 to September 23, 2023. ]
Latino Grooves and BBC.ADELAIDE have joined forces to bring the first ever Adelaide Latin Festival to the Morphettville Racecourse.
Go along for the ultimate celebration of Latin culture with a weekend of electrifying live music, exhilarating dancing, mouth-watering Latin cuisine, interactive art exhibits and an unmistakable Latino party atmosphere.  There will be a range of activities […]

[ September 16, 2023 to September 17, 2023. ]
Live rock n’ roll music in the heart of seaside Victor Harbor, on South Australia’s beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
The Victor Harbor Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival at Warland Reserve in September will feature live music, dancing, memorabilia, market stalls, food trucks great people, coastal views and more. The event aims to be a brilliant day out for the […]

[ September 2, 2023; September 9, 2023; September 16, 2023; September 23, 2023; October 1, 2023; October 7, 2023; October 13, 2023; October 21, 2023; October 29, 2023; ]
NAB AFLW 2023 Season 8 Fixture – SA Home Games
After protracted Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between the AFL and the AFLPA, the two bodies have finalised details of a 10-round AFLW home and away season with four weeks of finals, the same length as season seven in 2022.

The season will begin Friday 1 September, during […]

[ August 24, 2023 to September 28, 2023. ]
Iconic street artist, Banksy, is exhibiting his work at The Myer Centre Adelaide.
The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” is a stunning street art exhibition of museum quality featuring over 150 artworks, such as certified art, prints on different kinds of materials, photos, sculptures, installations, digital installations, murals, mapping shows, and more.

After its incredible success in […]

[ September 10, 2023; ]
Our Young Words: Make Mine a Monster
Illustration Workshop by Brenton McKenna
There is nothing more funny, scary and creative then creating your very own monster. Whether we like them or not, every good story needs one. They come in all shapes and sizes and Yawuru illustrator Brenton Mckenna is trying to hunt down and capture them […]

Umbrella Lights – Marina Pier, Glenelg
The Umbrella Lights Installation returns to Marina Pier in 2023.
Glenelg’s Marina Pier brings its popular ‘Umbrella Lights’ installation back this winter for another season to delight those visiting the coast. Encouraging visitors to Marina Pier to indulge in a night of good food and beverages, the lights return after their […]

[ September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. ]
Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked
Hahndorf will celebrate their rich linage of artisan culture over a month-long festival in September called Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked.
The popular festival will feature more than 300 intimate events and experiences in and around the main street of the historic South Australian village, Hahndorf. The event in its 4th year builds on […]

[ September 2, 2023; ]
ROCKET MAN: Elton John Orchestrated at the Adelaide Festival Theatre
“ROCKET MAN: Elton John Orchestrated” featuring the timeless hits from one of music’s most respected artists will make its world debut at the Adelaide Festival Theatre. 
With dozens of musicians on stage including a 9-piece killer band and backed by the renowned Southern Cross Symphony, this special […]

[ September 23, 2023; ]
Dirty Dancing in Concert – the classic film’s first ever film-to-concert experience.
Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-sized cinema screen with a live band and singers performing the iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring an enchanting and unique experience to […]