The Precinct

The Precinct The Precinct is a community hub offering spaces to meet & learn with community wellbeing at its heart

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🌿𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙩 🌿Looking for a fun, free activity for your little ones? 💚Join us every Thursday during school...
24/08/2026

🌿𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙩 🌿

Looking for a fun, free activity for your little ones? 💚

Join us every Thursday during school term in our Community Garden for a relaxed morning of stories, songs, outdoor play and hands-on exploring. 📚🎶🌱

🌳 Held outdoors in nature
👶 Perfect for little explorers
💚 FREE program
📅 Every Thursday during school term

Come along, connect with nature and enjoy some special time together!

Bookings via Eventbrite: playfordlibarys.eventbrite.com

Everyone is welcome!

🌿☕ 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙏, 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏 & 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙏! ☕🌿Looking for a simple way to slow down, meet new people and enjoy a little ti...
22/08/2026

🌿☕ 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙏, 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏 & 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙏! ☕🌿

Looking for a simple way to slow down, meet new people and enjoy a little time for yourself?

Come along to our fortnightly Chatty Café @ The Precinct, enjoy a cuppa, a chat and some light refreshments in a relaxed and welcoming space. 💛

Then, why not take a relaxing stroll through our Community Garden? 🌱🚶‍♀️ Take a breath, enjoy the fresh air, connect with nature and give yourself a chance to reset and rewind.

Meet new people
Enjoy a cuppa & a chat
Wander through the Community Garden
Take some time to relax and recharge

📅 Fortnightly Fridays - 28th Aug, 11th and 25th Sept
⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am
📍 The Precinct

Everyone is welcome, come along, have a chat and take a little time for yourself.

18/08/2026

☕𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝙏𝙊𝙂𝙀𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍, 𝙃𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝘼 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙏 & 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎!💬🎲

Looking for a relaxed way to meet people in your community? Come along to 𝗧𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗯!

Enjoy a $2.00 toastie, board games, a cuppa and plenty of good conversation. Whether you’re coming with friends or by yourself, it’s a great chance to meet new people, make new friends, share a laugh and feel part of the community. 🧡

🤝 Meet & connect
🎲 Play & interact
💬 Chat & laugh
☕ Eat, relax & enjoy

📅 20 & 27 August
⏰ 2:00–4:00pm
📍 The Precinct Community Hub
🎟️ No bookings required, everyone is welcome!

Come along, pull up a chair and connect with your community! 🌟

Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden - Thursday 27th AugustA little change to our plans! 💚Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden...
13/08/2026

Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden - Thursday 27th August
A little change to our plans! 💚

Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden won't be running on Thursday 27th August as we'll be heading to a very special Book Week event - Symphonie of Stories at Playford Civic Centre at 10am.

Come along and enjoy a wonderful celebration of stories, books and imagination with your little ones.

Playford Library

13/08/2026
09/08/2026

It's just one month to go until the 2026 Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo!

The Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo returns to the Playford Civic Centre on Thursday 3 September and we have over 100 exhibitors locked in and ready to connect with job seekers, school leavers and students!

Features industry panel discussions, career workshops, resume writing and interview technique support, a jobs board with local opportunities and interactive experiences.

Registration is free! Click the link below 👇
https://events.humanitix.com/northern-adelaide-jobs-and-careers-expo-2026

Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo
⏰ Thursday 3 September - 10am to 2pm
📍Playford Civic Centre - 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth

The expo is delivered in partnership with City of Playford, the Stretton Centre and Local Jobs - Adelaide North and the valued support of our sponsors including Platinum Sponsors Status Employment Services and Pivot Training.

08/08/2026

Hey Playford, what have you got to say in 2026? 👂💬

2026 Playford Community Survey is now open: https://bit.ly/PlayfordCS2026

Tell us what has gone well over the past 12 months, what matters to you and where we can do better.

The survey takes around 10 to 13 minutes and is open to anyone aged 16 or older who lives, works, studies or regularly visits Playford.

🌍 Available in multiple languages and Easy English.

07/08/2026

🎨 SALA Festival has returned to the Playford Civic Centre, bringing a creative and colourful collection of exhibitions throughout August!

Explore the work of local artists for free during normal venue opening hours. 🖼️✨
📍 Great Hall
• Until 10 August – Barkuma artists
• 10–17 August – Michelle Platt
• 17–24 August – Jes May
• 24–31 August – Madeline Blake and Tia Mok
📍 Playford Civic Centre Library
• Throughout August – Sarah O’Rourke

Drop in, take a look and celebrate the creativity of our local arts community.

🌿🦋 Theres still some spots left! Celebrate National Science Week with a Nature Adventure at Para Wirra! 🦋🌿Join us for a ...
06/08/2026

🌿🦋 Theres still some spots left! Celebrate National Science Week with a Nature Adventure at Para Wirra! 🦋🌿

Join us for a morning of outdoor exploration designed especially for children aged 0–5 and their families. Travel by private bus from the John McVeity Centre and enjoy a guided nature walk, scavenger hunt, birdwatching, magnifying glass discoveries, clay play, plus a special nature storytime and songs with Kath from Playford Library, supported by Green Adelaide.

When: Tuesday 18 August
Where: Meet at John McVeity Centre by 9:30am for a 10:00am departure
Cost: $3 per adult/child
Bookings essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1994766189370?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spaces are limited, so book early and come discover the wonders of nature together! 🌱

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112 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains
Adelaide, SA
5114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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