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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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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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Port Adelaide Twilight Christmas Pageant with Fireworks | 25 Nov 2017

[ November 25, 2017; 6:00 pm; ]
Full of colour and personality, the 2017 Twilight Christmas Parade will roll along Commercial Road on 25 November at 6pm.
Signifying the start of the Christmas Season it brings the community together for an evening of fun and celebration in the iconic setting of Port Adelaide.
Over the years the Parade has become an expression of local […]

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Spring into Willunga Street Party | 25 Nov 2017

[ November 25, 2017; ]
Spring into Willunga Street Party
The Spring into Willunga street party is a community celebration featuring amazing food, wine, art and specialty products from Willunga and the Fleurieu region. There will be picnics, live music and market stalls to browse along with roving entertainment along Main Street, which will be closed to traffic. For the kids […]

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Opening of 50sixone | Free Shakes All Day | Prospect | 25 Nov 2017

[ November 25, 2017; 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. ]
EDITOR’S NOTE: 50SIXONE HAS CLOSED DOWN Feb 2020
Get a FREE shake at the opening of 50SIXONE Prospect on Saturday 25 November 2017
50SIXONE will be opening in Prospect this Saturday 25 November 2017 and they are giving away a selection of their famous shakes FREE ALL DAY during their grand opening  from 9am until 10pm (available […]

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The Art of Christmas LIVE | Creative Tree Trail | Adelaide Oval | 25 Nov 2017

[ November 25, 2017; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
The Art of Christmas LIVE hosted by Adelaide Riverbank and The Art of Christmas
Discover the Art of Christmas along the Adelaide Riverbank; the creative tree trail that winds along the banks of the River Torrens and onto the cultural boulevard North Terrace.

Twelve fabulous South Australian artists will use their creative talents and a sprinkle of […]

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Myer Santaland Adelaide

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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BioBlitz St Kilda | Free Family Event | 25 Nov 2017

[ November 25, 2017; ]
St Kilda BioBlitz is a free event for all ages on Saturday 25 November 2017
Join in the fun at this free family event and discover the life of St Kilda and the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.  There will be organised walks and talks, bus tours, or you can just drop by. You will be able […]

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Walkerville Miniature Christmas Pageant | 22-26 Nov 2017

[ November 22, 2017 to November 26, 2017. ]  
Walkerville Miniature Christmas Pageant
Preparations are well on track for this year’s 16th Walkerville Miniature Christmas Pageant.
A delightful collection of over 60 miniature Christmas pageant floats, many with their very own on-board movement and sound, displayed on a blue-lined roadway within the Walkerville Town Hall.

Themes include Nursery Rhymes and Stories, Fun and Fantasy and of course, […]

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Adelaide Shorebirds Festival | Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary | 4-30 Nov 2017

[ November 4, 2017 11:00 pm to November 30, 2017 11:00 pm. ]  

Adelaide Shorebirds Festival 4-30 November 2017
To celebrate the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park – Winaityinaityi Pangkara being Park of the Month for November, the Adelaide Shorebirds Festival will be held throughout the month at various locations within the park.
The Adelaide Shorebirds Festival is on again this year, with events being held throughout November to celebrate the […]

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Light Up Your Life with Alycia Burton | Adelaide | 13-14 & 24-25 Nov 2017

[ November 13, 2017 to November 14, 2017. November 24, 2017 to November 25, 2017. ]
Light Up Your Life with Alycia Burton
Performer, trainer and motivational speaker Alycia Burton is coming to Adelaide with her famous horse Classic Goldrush.

Light Up Your Life with Alycia Burton is a two part series run over two nights which involves Alycia demonstrating and explaining training methods, how to fix common problems, Free Riding, her life story, […]

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Glenelg Street Party

Glenelg Street Party | 25 Nov 2017

[ November 25, 2017; 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
GLENELG STREET PARTY: WELCOME TO SUMMER AT THE BAY!
Glenelg Summer is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a massive street party on Jetty Road…the night before the Glenelg Christmas Pageant! Go along and enjoy live music, summer fashion parades, cool pop-up bars, and sizzling-hot street food. Plenty of fun […]

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Bowerbird Design Market | 5-7 May & 24-26 Nov 2017

[ May 5, 2017 to May 7, 2017. November 24, 2017 to November 26, 2017. ]
Adelaide’s prized design event, Bowerbird Design Market brings together more than 170 of the best Australian artists and designers twice a year in a spacious and well designed setting in the old Wayville pavilion at the Adelaide Showground.
The first market for 2017 is on 5-7 May, the week before Mothers Day.  Enjoy the magical atmosphere, […]

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Christmas pageants adelaide guide

Adelaide Christmas Pageants Guide 2017 | South Australia Pageants

[ November 4, 2017; November 18, 2017; November 25, 2017 to November 26, 2017. December 1, 2017 to December 3, 2017. December 8, 2017 to December 10, 2017. December 15, 2017 to December 17, 2017. December 23, 2017; ]
Your Guide to Adelaide’s Christmas Pageants 2017
Find out when your local Christmas Pageant is happening this year, around South Australia.
Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for local residents to enjoy. Community Christmas Pageants are a great way to support local businesses, organisations, schools and clubs as they entertain the […]

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Norwood Christmas Pageant | 25 November 2017

[ November 25, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
Norwood Christmas Pageant Saturday 25 November 2017 10am
The Norwood Christmas Pageant is held each year in November. An event that has been going for over 40 years, the Pageant has become the City’s most iconic event.
The Norwood Christmas Pageant is set to light up The Parade, Norwood on Saturday 25 November 2017, with colourful floats, […]

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Etsy Made Local | Unley | 25 Nov 2017

[ November 25, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
ETSY MADE LOCAL is a national initiative celebrating the crafters, collectors and artisans in local communities across Australia.
From coast to coast, cities and towns will be participating on Saturday, 25 November 2017.

Around Australia, Etsy artisans will sell their handmade wares and vintage goods to local Christmas shoppers at these markets, each of which will represent […]

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Alliance Française French Market | Unley | 24 & 25 Nov 2017

[ November 24, 2017; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. November 25, 2017; 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. ]
It’s that time of the year again and the Alliance Française French Market is upon us!
When you can’t enjoy a weekend in France, there is something almost as good, right at your doorstep.  So go along to the Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens, Unley on 24 and 25 November and join in experiencing the French way of […]

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Barangaroo Ngangamay Exhibition | Migration Museum | 13 Oct – 26 Nov 2017

[ October 13, 2017 to November 26, 2017. ]
The Barangaroo Ngangamay exhibition honours the old Lady Barangaroo and celebrates the strength, diversity and creativity of Aboriginal women of the Sydney region.

‘damulayun ngangara buranggalyun we exchange names so the Old Lady sleeps peacefully, we mark the space to honour the namesake.’

By coming together for ceremony, we pay respect to the Ancestors, acknowledge the connections […]

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West End Redbacks | JLT Sheffield Shield Cricket Games 2017/18

[ October 27, 2017 to October 30, 2017. November 23, 2017 to November 26, 2017. February 8, 2018 to February 11, 2018. February 25, 2018 to February 28, 2018. March 14, 2018 to March 17, 2018. ]
The West End Redbacks will open their 2017-18 Sheffield Shield season by hosting New South Wales in a day-night game at Adelaide Oval.
The South Australian Men’s Cricket Team, the West End Redbacks, have played in the past two Shield finals and will be looking to go one step further in the 2017/18 season.  The team […]

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