Discover the best things to see and do this month for families & kids in Adelaide – January Edition.
Adelaide in January is buzzing with family-friendly events, offering plenty of fun for all ages. Don’t miss the annual Tour Down Under hitting our city streets and regional towns, international tennis at Memorial Drive including a dedicated kids’ day, and BBL cricket action at Adelaide Oval. There’s also twilight markets, outdoor cinema screenings and a summer festival to check out.
Play & Go is your FREE family friendly guide to Adelaide and your favourite resource for finding events and activities the kids will love.
We’ve highlighted our top 10 JANUARY events below. Plus, scroll down for a list of all the FREE events and activities happening this month!
You can also use the Play & Go Event Calendar by clicking on a date to find out what’s on that day.
Santos Tour Down Under | South Australia | 17-26 Jan 2025
The worldβs most elite cyclists will return to South Australia in January 2025 to race in the 25th edition of the Santos Tour Down Under. Adelaide is where global cycling gathers to start each season. Itβs a chance for riders to leave their wintry European bases and compete under the ...
Aus Lights on the River | Free Family Friendly Events | 26 Jan 2025
Aus Lights on the River is back again for 2025, with a free program of events that reminds us we are all part of the story. The Aus Lights event will showcase Our SA Story through immersive, visually engaging light, vision, and sound installations supported with complimentary childrenβs activations. Under ...
Semaphore Summer Carnival | 14 Dec 2024 – 27 Jan 2025
Semaphore Summer Carnival is returning for another season of beachside fun on the foreshore during the Summer holidays. Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is an outdoor, open air, fun-filled outing for the whole family. Show Amusements, based in Adelaide, have been in the ...
Semaphore Greek FestivalΒ | 18 & 19 Jan 2025
The much-loved Semaphore Greek Festival is back in full swing for its 44th year, bringing a wave of joy and cultural splendour to the Semaphore Foreshore. Join in as they embrace their theme, "Ξλοι ΞΞ±ΞΆΞ―" ("It Takes a Village") and immerse yourself in a vibrant festival thatβs a jubilant expression ...
Brighton Jetty Sculptures | Brighton Beach | 22 Jan – 2 Feb 2025
Brighton Jetty Sculptures is one of South Australia's largest annual art events and biggest sculpture exhibition. Each year's event features around 200 sculptures lining the esplanade at Brighton, all for sale. Take a walk along the Esplanade in Brighton to view the incredible works of art along the coastline and ...
Glenelg Ice Cream Festival | 23 Jan 2025
Glenelg to host SAβs biggest ice cream festival The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival returns in 2025 for the third summer in a row and with the mantle of the stateβs biggest celebration of ice cream. Jetty Road, Glenelg will be transformed into an ice cream loversβ paradise from 4pm on ...
Summer Festival 2025 | City of West Torrens
Welcome to Summer Festival 2025! The 2025 City of West Torrens Summer Festival program kicks off on Saturday 11 January, with 6 family-friendly events. Whether you're looking to relax with the smooth tunes of local musicians or run wild with the free entertainment on offer, Summer Festival has something for ...
Adelaide International | Memorial Drive | 6-11 Jan 2025
2025 Adelaide International - Tennis at Memorial Drive. The Adelaide International will serve up world class tennis at The Drive from 6 to 11 January 2025 and has so far confirmed four top 25 players. Tennis hits home as the Adelaide International returns to The Drive this summer, giving you ...
Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Perfect for the whole family, it's FREE to see during the day! Chihuly's Garden Cycle exhibition is now open at Adelaide Botanic Garden. Seattle-based Dale Chihuly, the world's most celebrated contemporary glass artist, has selected the picturesque Adelaide Botanic ...
SummerVines | McLaren Vale | 17-27 Jan 2025
The McLaren Vale Wine Region will once again celebrate the very best of Summer in the Vale during January. The inaugural SummerVines Festival was held in 2023 and will return to McLaren Vale wine region from 17β27 January 2025. Get ready for 11 days of wine, food, and entertainment, all ...
FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN JANUARY:
Australia Day Breakfast | City of Salisbury | 26 Jan 2025
From water slides to a Weet-Bix eating contest, a petting zoo to bubble soccer β there is plenty of action ...
Australia Day Celebrations | City of Mitcham | 23 Jan 2025
Head along to the Soldiers Memorial Gardens at Mitcham Memorial Library for Australia Day celebrations on Thursday 23 January 2025 ...
City of Playford Free Aus Day Breakfast | 26 Jan 2025
The City of Playfordβs biggest and FREE barbecue breakfast is back in full swing for Australia Day 2025. This yearβs ...
Adelaide Kite Flyers Association Club Fly Days | Semaphore South
The Adelaide Kite Flyers Association (AKFA) Club Fly Days for 2025 are underway at Semaphore South. The club fly days ...
The Port Milang Historic Railway Museum | Train Loop Official Opening | 23 Feb 2025
The official opening of the 700m Milang train track loop at The Port Milang Historic Railway Museum. The last portion ...
Summer Sessions at the Adelaide Botanic Garden | Oct – Feb
Summer Sessions at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Head to the newly renovated Mediterranean Garden in the heart of Adelaide Botanic ...
Inflatable Summer Fun | Victor Harbor | 22 & 23 Jan 2025
FREE Inflatable Summer Fun for Kids at Victor Harbor. Muwerang/Kent Reserve in Victor Harbor will play host to an inflatable ...
Beacon Holiday Program: Free 4-Day Tech Exploration for Students | LeFevre High School | 21-24 Jan 2025
Beacon Holiday Program: Free 4-Day Tech Exploration for Students! Is your child in Years 5 to 9 and interested in ...
Aussie Day Duck Race | Thorndon Park | 26 Jan 2025
Rotary Club of Morialta's Aussie Day Duck Race is back in 2025. The Great Australia Day Duck Race at Thorndon ...
Australia Day Family Fair | Noarlunga | 26 Jan 2025
City of Onkaparinga's Australia Day Family Fair & Fireworks. Join the City of Onkaparinga for a fun Australia Day evening ...
Lunar New Year in Rundle Mall | 31 Jan 2025
Ring in the Lunar New Year in Rundle Mall, as they celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake ...
Street Party & Super Sunday | Santos Tour Down Under | 25 & 26 Jan 2025
Join a night of fun, food, and festivities at the Vardon Avenue Street Party followed by Super Sunday over the ...
Santos Tour Down Under | Team Presentations & Free Concert | 17 Jan 2025
Make a night of it and kick off the Santos Tour Down Under 25 year celebrations in Adelaide. Meet the ...
START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2025
Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia An exciting introduction to art for children and ...
Gratitude Jar – Thoughtful Mindfulness for Kids
Start your family's gratitude jar on January 1st and at the end of 2025 you can look back on everyone's ...
Aus Lights on the River | Free Family Friendly Events | 26 Jan 2025
Aus Lights on the River is back again for 2025, with a free program of events that reminds us we ...
Animals Anonymous | Port Adelaide Plaza | Summer School Holidays
Free School Holiday Fun at Port Adelaide Plaza Get up close and personal with some furry and scaly friends! Join ...
Whatβs In A Number β Interactive Exhibition | Unley Museum | Jan 2025
Whatβs In A Number β FREE Interactive Exhibition School Holiday Fun at the Unley Museum. Discover the magical world of ...
Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | Summer School Holidays
Play at the Bay returns during the summer school holidays from 14 December 2024 to 27 January 2025. From Christmas ...
Semaphore Greek FestivalΒ | 18 & 19 Jan 2025
The much-loved Semaphore Greek Festival is back in full swing for its 44th year, bringing a wave of joy and ...
Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE Summer School Holiday Program
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide. Launch into School ...
Music and Markets | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 17 Jan 2025
Music and Markets - Summer Festival This new Summer Festival event is hosted in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Committee ...
All Together Now | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 25 Jan 2025
All Together Now - Summer Festival 2025 The City of West Torrens is turning up the energy to celebrate its ...
Open Air Cinema | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 11 Jan 2025
Open Air Cinema - Summer Festival 2025 Enjoy another night of great tunes and free childrenβs entertainment before watching family ...
Brighton Jetty Sculptures | Brighton Beach | 22 Jan – 2 Feb 2025
Brighton Jetty Sculptures is one of South Australia's largest annual art events and biggest sculpture exhibition. Each year's event features ...
SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 18 Jan 2025
SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables - Summer Festival 2025 Kids and their families can enjoy free fun in the sun ...
Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia
Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide. Each year the magic of Christmas comes ...
The Salvation Army City Kids Day | Inside Out Holiday Fun | 20 Jan 2025
Join the Adelaide City Salvation Army City Kids Day during the summer school holidays for fun activities designed for primary ...
Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Perfect for the whole family, it's FREE to see ...
Copper Coast Splash Town | Moonta Bay
Free Community Water Park - Moonta Bay's Splash Town Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open to ...
Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide
Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family-friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style ...
Santos Tour Down Under | South Australia | 17-26 Jan 2025
The worldβs most elite cyclists will return to South Australia in January 2025 to race in the 25th edition of ...
AT A GLANCE – VIEW ALL JANUARY 2025 EVENTS HERE
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