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Semaphore Carousel Fun Day | 80 Year Anniversary | 7 Oct 2018

[ December 1, 2017 5:10 pm to October 7, 2018 5:00 pm. ]
Semaphore Carousel Fun Day: Celebrating 80 Years
The Rotary Club has a Fun Day planned to celebrate 80 years of the Semaphore Carousel.
Celebrate that, for the last 80 years, this beautiful grand carousel has been at Semaphore. The Family Fun Day hosted by The Henley Beach Rotary Club will include vintage cars and bikes on display, […]

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Urban Beach | Adelaide Riverbank | Pinky Flat | 1 Dec 2017 – 28 Jan 2018

[ December 1, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]  
Urban Beach Adelaide
There’s a new kid on the Adelaide Riverbank; Urban Beach is taking over the shores of Pinky Flat with a sandy oasis this summer.
Enjoy a taste of sumptuous summer food, splash about in the kids’ water play area, or pull up a beach chair and kick back with a good book. Don’t forget […]

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Christmas in the City of Adelaide | Dec 2017

[ December 3, 2017 to December 31, 2017. ]
Christmas in the City
Discover some of the fantastic Christmas events and community activities happening around the City of Adelaide this holiday season. There are Carols and other musical performances, markets, Christmas Fun in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga,  Christmas lights and more.
Christmas Lights
Adelaide Town Hall Christmas Projection Display
Adelaide Town Hall will once again be glistening again with a stunning […]

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Loxton Lights Festival | 25 Nov – 31 Dec 2017

[ November 25, 2017 6:00 pm to December 31, 2017 6:00 pm. ]

Loxton Lights Festival 2017
Loxton shines during this joyous festival with thousands of twinkling fairy lights, bright colourful banners, sparkling garlands and tinsel to create a magic spectacle. An enormous Christmas tree dazzles in the heart of town and from there, large clusters of residential streets feature homes adorned with over 350 illuminated Christmas scenes, paintings […]

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Kickstart Happiness this Christmas in Adelaide | Closes 12 Dec 2017

[ November 24, 2017 to December 12, 2017. ]
Kickstart Happiness this Christmas in South Australia
While we are fortunate to live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Christmas is an especially challenging time for many struggling South Australian families and children. This Christmas Statewide Super and National Pharmacies are encouraging South Australians to donate gifts for children who otherwise wouldn’t receive […]

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West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights | 27 Nov 2017 – 1 Jan 2018

[ November 27, 2017 11:00 am to January 1, 2018 11:00 am. ]

Adelaide’s West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights
The West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights are a magical display of lights and activity scenes set up along the lawns of the South Australian Brewing Company in Thebarton, just opposite the Entertainment Centre.

The Christmas Riverbank Display is free for all families in Adelaide as a gift from West […]

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Victorian Christmas Family Fun | Ayers House Museum | 23 Nov – 10 Dec 2017

[ November 23, 2017 to November 26, 2017. November 28, 2017 to December 3, 2017. December 5, 2017 to December 10, 2017. ]
Victorian Christmas Family Fun at the Ayers House Museum
Escape from the business of Christmas and visit the Ayers House Museum where you can experience some old fashioned Christmas fun.

As well as exploring a 160 year old mansion, children can make Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and dress up.  Alternatively they can play a game of chess, […]

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Santaland | Myer Rundle Mall | Adelaide Nov – Dec 2017

[ November 18, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
Visit Santaland at Myer in Rundle Mall, Adelaide
There are big changes to Myer’s Santaland for 2017.  Myer have refurbished their festive area on level two of the Adelaide Myer Centre this year to create a magical winter wonderland for Christmas. The main attraction is the ‘Santaland Express’ – a life size train offering a virtual […]

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The Magic Cave | David Jones Rundle Mall | Adelaide Nov-Dec 2017

[ November 18, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
Visit the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 18 November 2017 welcomed Father Christmas to Adelaide and as usual he is a special guest at the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide.
As many would know, the Magic Cave has had plenty of changes over the years. Once […]

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Pick Your Own Cherries | Cherry Orchards South Australia | Nov 2017 to Jan 2018

[ November 1, 2017 to January 14, 2018. ]
Pick your own cherries
EDITOR’S NOTE:  As of Sunday 14 January 2018 the season is over this year for pick your own. 
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun […]

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Visit Sensitive, Sensory-Friendly, Quiet Santa | Locations around Adelaide | Christmas 2017

[ November 19, 2017; November 21, 2017; November 26, 2017; 12:00 am; November 28, 2017 to November 29, 2017. December 1, 2017; December 4, 2017 to December 6, 2017. December 6, 2017; December 10, 2017; December 12, 2017 to December 13, 2017. December 17, 2017; ]

Visit Sensitive, Sensory-Friendly, Quiet Santa at various locations around Adelaide
Sensitive, sensory-friendly Santa is a great way for children with special needs to meet Santa in a private, comfortable, sensory-friendly environment. Sessions are pre-booked eliminating queues and are held outside of standard shopping hours to help provide a calm environment.

Locations and Times

Sensitive, Sensory-Friendly Santa at Tea […]

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Pacific School Games | Adelaide | 3-9 December 2017

[ December 3, 2017 to December 9, 2017. ]
10th Pacific School Games – Adelaide 2017
Around 4,000 school-aged athletes and officials from 15 countries will come together for the world’s best multi-sport school competition, the 2017 Pacific School Games in Adelaide from 3-9 December.
Set to follow the footsteps of athletes such as Olympic gold medalists Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe, Kyle Chalmers and NBA superstar […]

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Adelaide Family Christmas Carols Guide 2017 | South Australia

[ December 1, 2017 to December 22, 2017. ]
YOUR 2017 GUIDE TO FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROL EVENTS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA!
Christmas Carols | Adelaide, South Australia | Find Your Local Carols Event
Going to a Christmas Carols event within your local community is a popular annual tradition for many families. There’s something special about putting a picnic together, meeting up with family and friends and sitting […]

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Christmas Lights Adelaide 2017 | The Best Streets to See Christmas Lights Around Adelaide

[ December 1, 2017 10:00 pm to December 31, 2017 10:00 pm. ]
Christmas Lights Adelaide
YOUR 2017 GUIDE TO THE BEST STREETS TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AROUND ADELAIDE!
Every year the number of home owners who adorn their properties in sparkling lights seems to grow, making our suburban streets come to life after dusk.
It’s a fabulous FREE treat for the children to wander along and admire the huge effort […]

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The Ashes Day/Night Test | Australia v England | Adelaide 2-6 Dec 2017

[ December 2, 2017 to December 6, 2017. ]
See history in the making at the first ever Ashes Day/Night Test at Adelaide Oval
The Ashes, one of the world’s greatest sporting contests, returns to Australia for the first time in four years, with Adelaide Oval set to host the second match in the highly anticipated series and the first ever day-night Ashes Test.

The fierce […]

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