Play & Go Adelaide

[ December 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024. January 6, 2025 to January 10, 2025. January 13, 2025 to January 17, 2025. January 20, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]
VACSWIM SA is an exceptional opportunity for children aged 3 to 12 years to learn vital water safety skills in a fun, engaging and supportive environment. It’s not just about swimming—it’s about fostering a deep respect and understanding of water safety that will serve your child throughout their life.
Hosted in over 100 locations across both […]

[ December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025. ]
Play at the Bay returns during the summer school holidays from 14 December 2024 to 27 January 2025.
From Christmas crafts and baking to drawing workshops and come and try sports sessions, the Play at the Bay program is designed to keep kids entertained during the summer school holidays.

Here’s just a selection of some of the […]

[ December 17, 2024 to December 20, 2024. ]
Kids can join in the Adelaide Central Market’s free school holiday workshops, enjoying a range of free festive craft in the lead up to Christmas.
Kids can get creative at the Market this Christmas, with a range of fun craft activities during the first week of school holidays.  Workshops are free and bookings are not required, […]

[ December 14, 2024 to January 26, 2025. ]
Hooves and Horns: Safari Adventure at Monarto Safari Park during the summer school holidays.
Get ready, explorers!
Grab your binoculars and set off on a treasure hunt around the largest safari park outside of Africa these school holidays.  Follow the clues carefully to find all five hidden treasures as you travel through herds of giraffe and hooftstock, […]

[ December 14, 2024 to January 26, 2025. ]
Paws and Claws: Jungle Adventure at Adelaide Zoo during the summer school holidays.
Get ready, explorers!
Grab your binoculars and kick off your summer holidays with a treasure hunt around Adelaide Zoo.  Follow the clues carefully to find all five hidden treasures as you get up close to otters, gigantic giraffe, howling dingoes, tiny tamarins and pouncing […]

[ December 7, 2024 to December 22, 2024. ]  
The Lights of Lobethal Festival, created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, is a much loved Christmas festival that has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley for over sixty years.  
Lobethal is nestled in a picturesque valley in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, approximately 35kms from Adelaide.  In the true spirit of Christmas, […]

[ December 16, 2024 to December 22, 2024. ]
$5 Christmas movies are back at Odeon Star Cinemas in Semaphore.
This holiday season, Odeon Star Cinemas Semaphore is saying ‘thank you’ to the community with $5 tickets to your favourite Christmas classics.  The film lineup has something for everyone, with family films screening at 6.30pm followed by a second film at 8.45pm on 20, 21 […]

[ December 14, 2024 to December 17, 2024. ]
Photos with Santa – Northpark Shopping Centre.
Get ready for a magical holiday experience at Northpark! They’re thrilled to announce that Santa Claus is coming to town. Visit and have your picture professionally taken and emailed to you for free. A picture that will last a lifetime.

Santa will be available on the following dates:
• Saturday 14 […]

[ November 15, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas and drop it into Australia Post – no stamp required!
What’s on your child’s wishlist this year? Help make the magic of Christmas come alive with a gift and reply from Santa at your local Post Office.
Santa Mail is a little different this year!  Now, you can hand deliver […]

[ November 20, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa program allows kids and parents to call Santa for free from any Telstra payphone in Australia from 20 November until 24 December 2024.
The festive season can be hectic, and for families looking to avoid the crowds, Telstra’s payphones offer a simple, cost-free way for kids to chat one-on-one with Santa. […]

[ December 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024. January 13, 2025 to January 17, 2025. January 20, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]  
Woodhouse Adventure Park’s School Holidays UNPLUGGED kids only ‘drop & go’ day camps offer thoughtfully programmed adventures specifically designed with age-appropriate activities guaranteed to keep primary school kids aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active and entertained for the whole day… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway on a magnificent 54-hectare nature wonderland at […]

[ December 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024. January 3, 2025; January 8, 2025 to January 9, 2025. January 14, 2025; ]
Spark a Summer of Fun and Adventure for Your Child with Wilderness Escape!
This summer, spark your child’s sense of adventure with Wilderness Escape! For over 34years, Wilderness Escape has been offering dynamic and educational outdoor programs for kids aged 5 to 17 across South Australia. As the region’s leading outdoor education provider, you can trust […]

[ November 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November each year and is on every night during the festive season.
This annual event has been running for over 60 years and is a South Australian family tradition for many, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.  […]

[ December 14, 2024 to December 21, 2024. ]
Little Picassos Christmas School Holiday Art Fun
Join Little Picassos for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children.
Air-conditioned/ heated and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist from 2.5 – 16 years of age.
School Holiday classes and workshops […]

[ December 17, 2024; January 2, 2025; January 9, 2025; January 15, 2025 to January 16, 2025. ]
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio – Burnside & Goodwood
Big Brain Tiny Hands is Urth Clay Studio’s favourite kids holiday activity. Their one-off pottery classes prioritise experimentation and muddy fun over seeking perfection.
Unlike traditional approaches, they encourage kids to freely explore shapes and textures, fostering a sense of joy in the creative […]

[ December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025. ]
Summer School Holiday Guide South Australia 
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the summer school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport.  This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy […]

[ November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]            
Experience Adelaide’s Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide.
The City of Adelaide invites you to celebrate Christmas in the city! Enjoy an array of city-wide events, festive markets, magical decorations, and captivating live performances, all designed to fill your heart with the joy of the season.

Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting event […]

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
See Father Christmas at David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide with a visit to The Magic Cave –  a special family tradition for many South Australians each year.  
The Magic Cave and will open on Saturday 2 November 2024, the same day as the National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant.  
David Jones is a beautifully decorated store during the […]

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer’s Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for families to jump aboard and ride during their visit.
You will find Myer’s Santaland up on level 2 of the Adelaide Myer Centre in Rundle Mall – a magical winter wonderland full of festive Christmas cheer […]

[ November 9, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the heart of the city on Saturday 9 November 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This wonderful, free community gathering, leading up to the magical moment when the giant Christmas tree lights up the night sky around […]

[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]

[ November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa’s Wonderland returns to the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 24 December 2024!
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with over 12 amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail.  
Morning sessions start at 10am and afternoon sessions start […]

[ November 24, 2024 to December 23, 2024. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
Each year the farm opens from 24 November until 23 December and there is plenty to see and do for the whole family. As well as personally pick out your own fresh Christmas Tree, you can explore […]

[ November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland.  Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2024 they’re back once again.
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 33rd year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive […]

[ September 27, 2024 to April 29, 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 Garden as the venue for his […]

[ August 31, 2024 to January 5, 2025. ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August until 5 January 2025.
Currently in its 21st year, the competition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea through photography.
See nature […]