Events

Keep track of any upcoming events here.

Check this page regularly for information on what’s happening at Playford Alive, such as community events or home seminars.

PLAYFORD ALIVE @ THE PRECINCT

Playford Alive @ The Precinct is a new community event for 2020, it will be held on Saturday 28 March, giving local residents the opportunity to explore the workshops, gardens and facilities at The Precinct as well as enjoying kids’ activities, a bouncy castle, children’s ride, gaming van, face painting, balloon artist, temporary tattoos for adults and kids, an acoustic musician, barbeque and more!

FREE event activities include:
A bouncy castle, kids ride, gaming van, face painting, balloon twisting artist plus a one hour workshop/tutorial on the day, temporary tattoos for adults and kids (airbrush, glitter and henna), a roaming character, giant bubbles, community garden talks, kids workshops and activities (including cup cake decorating and Hippy Novita fun), acoustic music by the ‘Acoustic Amigos’;  Plus explore The Precinct’s community facilities including The Healthy Food Co-op, Lutheran Care Op-Shop, Makers Space, the Men’s Shed, community garden, The Precinct Cafe and more!     Food and drink options will be available to purchase on the day, including a barbeque by Men’s Shed .
  • Time: The event kicks off at 11am and runs through until 3pm.
  • Cost: This is a FREE ENTRY community event.
  • Event location:   The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains.

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK SESSIONS

Join us for another year of free fun and fitness at Playford Alive’s Fitness in the Park.  Every Sunday morning from 9 February until 29 March 2020 at 9:45am for a 10am start to 11am at the Playford Alive Town Park.  Proudly brought to you by Playford Alive and Snap Fitness.

Time table below:

  • Bootcamp with Sean – Sunday, 9 February
  • Strong with Doreen – Sunday, 16 February
  • Metafit Double with Mel – Sunday, 23 February
  • Bootcamp with Kayla  – Sunday, 1 March
  • Cardio Blast with Tab – Sunday, 8 March
  • ABT with Sammy – Sunday, 15 March
  • Zumba with Doreen – Sunday 22 March
  • Team SFMP Training Session – Sunday, 29 March

Classes are subject to change dependant on the number of participants and weather permitting.

Suitable for men and women, all ages and abilities.  Registration not essential.  Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and suitable footwear. Bring a towel or workout mat if you have one (not essential).  Bring a water bottle and stay hydrated.

 

PLAYFORD ALIVE FUN DAY – 15 YEARS OF FUN 

Since 2004 the Playford Alive Fun Day has celebrated the spirit of the Playford Alive community and shone a spotlight on the public spaces the area has available for all to enjoy.

The Fun Day was started by a group of passionate and dedicated community members who worked with Playford Council through the ‘Imagine Peachey’ initiative. It was later taken on by state government as part of the delivery of the Playford Alive project and delivered in partnership with Renewal SA, the SA Housing Authority, the City of Playford and the Playford Alive Community Reference Group.

From its roots in the Smithfield Plains Shopping Centre, the John McVeity Centre and the former Smithfield Plains Primary School the day has grown to showcase the Curtis Road wetlands and Playford Alive Town Park in recent years.

After 15 years of fun, the Playford Alive project has achieved its goals of showcasing new public spaces within the project area and is now looking to focus on other initiatives within and for the community.

The Playford Alive Fun Day will not be continuing.

We are delighted with the success of this event and thank all who have supported it and helped to make it such an enjoyable day for the community.

There are many other events happening over the Spring and Summer months that are held within or close to the Playford Alive area:

  • RAAF Edinburgh Air Show: 9-10 November
  • One Tree Hill Country markets: 2 November and 7 December
  • Playford Christmas Pageant: 30 November
  • WonderFULL Christmas Festival at the Playford Uniting Church:  20 December

In early 2020 we will be holding a Community Day at the Precinct on Coventry Road in Smithfield Plains. This is an opportunity to bring people together and activate this new community hub. More details will be available soon.