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Adelaide Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt | 2019 & 2020

[ December 1, 2018 to January 20, 2020. ]

Adelaide Scavenger Hunt
Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience the city like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace.

Tourist, local, or new to Adelaide, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can […]

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Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | School Holiday Workshops & Tastings | Dec 2019 – Jan 2020

[ December 1, 2018 to January 27, 2020. ]
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
These school holidays at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, kids can participate in chocolate workshops and a pairing experience.
Junior workshops 

Christmas Themed | Monday- Friday, 10.30am | Cost $38pp | 45min session | Bookings essential.

Choc- o-block Decorating

Monday- Friday, 1.30pm | Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am & 1.30pm | Cost: – $20pp | 30min […]

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The Big Wedgie | Inflatable Waterslide Park | West Beach & Elizabeth | 23 Nov 2019 – 9 Feb 2020

[ December 1, 2018 to December 24, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie in Adelaide Open All Summer School Holidays
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides at TWO locations this summer – West Beach Parks opens Saturday 23 November and Elizabeth opens 7 December 2019.  
Standing at a whopping 18.2 meters tall and 82 meters long with a thrilling 55-degree slope, […]

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Free Kids’ Club Events at Adelaide Farmers’ Market | Dec 2018 – Jan 2019

[ December 30, 2018; January 6, 2019; January 13, 2019; January 20, 2019; ]
Free Kids’ Club events at Adelaide Farmers’ Market
There’s always lots for little shoppers to enjoy at the weekly Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market! From tasting ripe strawberries fresh from the farm, sampling lavender brownies or trying a taste of green juice to listening to buskers and enjoying breakfast at the market cafes. 
Every week the Market Kids’ […]

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See Life Sized Dinosaurs and Gigantic Bugs at the Adelaide Zoo | Review | 26 Dec to 28 Jan 2018

[ December 27, 2018 to January 28, 2019. ]
Colossal Creatures are at Adelaide Zoo these Summer Holidays
You can see them between 26 December 2018 to 28 January 2019.
The dinosaurs have returned to Adelaide Zoo this Summer and this time they’ve brought a few friends with them – gigantic bugs. This is the third time we’ve had the dinosaurs visit over the years and […]

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New Year’s Eve in Adelaide | Where to See Fireworks & Family Friendly Guide | 31 Dec 2018

[ December 31, 2018; ]
New Years Eve Adelaide – Your Guide to Family Friendly New Year Celebrations
There are plenty of free celebrations planned all over South Australia, many with spectacular fireworks. Check out the options below.

Wishing you and your family a safe and Happy New Year in 2019, full of good health, plenty of laughter, new family adventures and […]

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Sounds of Summer | Marion Outdoor Pool | Dec 2018 & Jan 2019

[ December 15, 2018; December 22, 2018; December 29, 2018; January 5, 2019; January 12, 2019; January 19, 2019; January 26, 2019; ]
Sounds of Summer hosted by the City of Marion
Spend an afternoon with the City of Marion, relaxing by their outdoor pool with live music from Raise Your Voice Music Academy. 

Lay back on the large grassed and shaded lawn areas with a picnic or enjoy food from the kiosk. 

With 3 pools suitable for all age levels […]

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New Year’s Eve Pageant & Fireworks | Normanville | 31 Dec 2018

[ December 31, 2018; ]
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Normanville
New Year’s Eve 2018 will see the 21st annual Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant. The pageant consists of a parade of approximately 40 colourful floats leaving Katherine Drive at 7.30pm sharp, winding its way through the streets of Normanville ending at the beautiful Normanville foreshore at approximately 8pm.
Locals and tourists […]

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New Year’s Eve at the Bay | Glenelg | 31 Dec 2018

[ December 31, 2018; ]

Join the fun in Glenelg this New Year’s Eve to celebrate 2018 and welcome in 2019.
The Glenelg foreshore will come alive with free live entertainment and fireworks.
Both Brighton and Glenelg will have 9.30pm fireworks and then again at Midnight.
Entertainment starts from 6:30pm featuring The Uptown Seeds DJ Jaki J and Sneaky Sound System.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION […]

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Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park | Official Opening | 22 Dec 2018

[ December 22, 2018; ]
Official Opening of Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park
Help celebrate the opening of Waikerie’s new Water & Nature Play Park.
On Saturday 22 December 2018 the park will be officially opened.  There will be a free sausage sizzle and visitors will be the first to try out the park.  Bring the family and explore the new surroundings […]

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New Playground Launch | West Torrens Memorial Gardens | 20 Dec 2018

[ December 20, 2018; ]
New playground launch event at West Torrens Memorial Gardens
The new West Torrens Memorial Gardens playground will be officially opened on Thursday 20 December 2018, 11am – 1pm.
Be one of the first to experience this new play space. Climb, swing, balance, explore and create with water and sand.

Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the festivities.

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Semaphore Summer Carnival | New Years Eve & Australia Day Fireworks | Dec 2018 – Jan 2019

[ December 15, 2018 to December 24, 2018. December 26, 2018 to January 28, 2019. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival
Semaphore Summer Carnival is returning for a new season of beachside fun on the foreshore.
Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is a fun-filled outing for the whole family. Enjoy some beachside fun on the foreshore with Ali Baba, Cyclone, dodgem cars, bungee trampolines,  laughing clowns and the […]

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The Art of Christmas | Creative Tree Trail | Lot Fourteen | Dec 2018 – Jan 2019

[ December 7, 2018 to January 6, 2019. ] Creative Tree Trail at Lot Fourteen
Discover The Art of Christmas at Lot Fourteen, North Terrace with a creative tree trail this festive season.
Eight fabulous South Australian artists are using their creative talents and a sprinkle of Christmas magic to bring trees to life at Lot Fourteen this Christmas.

Explore Lot Fourteen over the festive season and […]

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Colossal Creatures at Adelaide Zoo | 26 Dec 2018 – 28 Jan 2019

[ December 26, 2018 to January 28, 2019. ]
Colossal Creatures are back at Adelaide Zoo these school holidays!
Step into a prehistoric world where gigantic insects and dinosaurs shared the earth.
These school holidays at Adelaide Zoo, come face to face with spiders as long as horses, wasps the size of tigers and dinosaurs bigger than a building.

Step into a prehistoric world and get up […]

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Christmas at Melba’s Chocolates | Woodside | 15-23 Dec 2018

[ December 15, 2018 to December 23, 2018. ]
Melba’s Twilight Trading is back this Christmas.
From Saturday 15 to 23 December 2018 Melba’s  doors will be open from 9am to 10pm. Melba’s Chocolates has long been an iconic destination all year round, but their Twilight Trading promises to be lots of fun with visits from Father Christmas and FREE face painting.
Father Christmas visiting times:

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Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets | Dec 2018 & Jan 2019

[ December 14, 2018; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 21, 2018; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 28, 2018; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. January 4, 2019; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. January 18, 2019; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets
The Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets are held along the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve on Friday nights during the summer school holidays from 6pm until 9pm.

There are always lots of  handmade arts and crafts, vintage fashion, unique products to browse plus a range of cuisine and coffee.

The Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets is a family-orientated market place with […]

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The Big Wedgie | World’s Tallest Inflatable Waterslide | West Beach Parks | 24 Nov 2018 – 10 Feb 2019

[ November 24, 2018 to February 10, 2019. ]
The Big Wedgie at West Beach Parks
The world’s tallest freestanding inflatable waterslide is back in South Australia and it has a new home by the sea this Summer. West Beach Parks (formerly Adelaide Shores) will host The Big Wedgie, a firm favourite with thrill seekers of all ages.  Plus for the first time two new […]

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Festive Family Fundays at The Bavarian | Tea Tree Plaza | Dec 2018

[ December 9, 2018; 11:00 am; December 16, 2018; 11:00 am; December 23, 2018; 11:00 am; December 30, 2018; 11:00 am; ]

Festive Family Fundays at The Bavarian
Mums, Dads and Santa’s little helpers are invited to celebrate the Christmas holidays at The Bavarian every Sunday throughout December.
There will be free face-painting and Christmas colouring activities. Plus children under 12 can eat free from the kids’ menu.
 
Santa will visit every Sunday between 12pm and 2pm to take photos […]

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Cirkidz Circus School Come and Try until the end of the year + save $100 next year! | 3-15 December 2018

[ December 3, 2018 to December 15, 2018. ]
Cirkidz Circus School Come and Try until the end of the year + save $100 next year!
Thinking about joining the circus in 2019? Why not join Cirkidz for a FREE come and try session and see where your family fits.
There’s something for everyone at the Cirkidz Circus School whether your acrobat wants to swing, bounce or […]

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Jamie’s Italian Christmas Charity Lunch Call for Volunteers | 25 Dec 2018

[ December 25, 2018; ]
Jamie’s Italian Adelaide Christmas Charity Lunch Call for Volunteers
Jamie’s Italian Australia in partnership with Jamie’s Ministry of Food are opening their doors to families doing it tough this Christmas Day to host a free charity lunch in their venues, and are calling on the community to lend a hand if they can.
They are looking for […]

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Paradise Carols & Fireworks | 21 Dec 2018

[ December 21, 2018; ]
Paradise Carols & Fireworks
Influencers Church is proud to present the much anticipated annual Paradise Carols for 2018.
Influencers Church are looking forward to another world-class carols event after a packed out building last year. Join them on Friday 21 December 2018 from 7pm for a night full of fun, food and the best singalong carols. Entry is […]

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Christmas Light & Laser Display Annual Charity Night | Dernancourt | 22 Dec 2018

[ December 22, 2018; 8:00 pm; ]
Christmas Light & Laser Display Annual Charity Night
The 2018 Christmas Light & Laser Charity Night promises loads of fun and entertainment for the kids and the kids at heart.
Bring your dancing shoes, be prepared to have fun and donate in aid of Make A Wish, supporting serious sick children with hope and joy through life […]

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Christmas Steps | Trinity Church Adelaide | 15 Dec 2018

[ December 15, 2018; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Christmas Steps
Christmas story tours and free family fun.
This event includes free Christmas story tours every 15 minutes which come with free ice cream, jelly, popcorn and cake at the end of the tour. There will also be a party in the yard with free activities.

Guests are invited to bring an item of non-perishable food for […]

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Adelaide’s New Year’s Eve 2018 | Elder Park Adelaide Riverbank | 31 Dec 2018

[ December 31, 2018; ]
Adelaide’s New Year’s Eve 2018
It’s time to start planning for the biggest party in town! The City of Adelaide’s FREE New Year’s Eve Party in Elder Park and on the Riverbank will be the place to gather with family and friends!  This year brings another jam-packed program with live music, family entertainment and two spectacular […]

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Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions | Lighthouse Youth Projects | 6 & 20 Dec 2018

[ December 6, 2018; 5:00 pm; December 20, 2018; 5:00 pm; ]
Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions
Go to Oaklands Skate Park on Thursday 6 & Thursday 20 December 2018 from 5pm for a free skate/BMX session with Lighthouse Youth Projects.
Each session will include FREE skate and BMX workshops, BBQ lunch, Mojo beverages on tap, DK bikes and POC helmets to borrow and plenty of giveaways from […]

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Christmas Gift Market at Plant 4 Bowden | 16 Dec 2018

[ December 16, 2018; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Christmas Gift Market
Plant 4 Bowden are excited to announce their Christmas Gift Market which will be held on Sunday 16 December 2018.
Essentially, it is an ultimate market filled to the brim with local Adelaide makers who spin, weave, grow, create and construct excellent handmade gifts, perfect for boys and girls, Mum and Dad and pretty […]

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Christmas Twilight Farmers Market | Mount Pleasant | 21 Dec 2018

[ December 21, 2018; ]
Mount Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market
The Mount Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market has gained the reputation of being one of the most popular twilight farmers markets in South Australia.
With over 50 fresh food producers on site, many of them undercover, along with delicious dining options, and set in the very picturesque surroundings of Mt Pleasant, […]

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Road to Christmas | Seeds Uniting Church | Aberfoyle Park | 14 & 15 Dec 2018

[ December 14, 2018; 7:00 pm; December 15, 2018; 7:00 pm; ]
The Road to Christmas
On Friday 14 & Saturday 15 December 2018, the Road to Christmas comes again to Seeds Uniting Church at Aberfoyle Park.
Seeds Uniting Church is hosting ‘the Road to Christmas’ once again, a free community event that provides an opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of first century Bethlehem recreated […]

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City of Adelaide Christmas Gala Concert | Adelaide Town Hall | 9 Dec 2018

[ December 9, 2018; 2:00 pm; ]
City of Adelaide Christmas Gala Concert
Get into the Christmas spirit with all the vintage glamour of the flying forties at the City of Adelaide Christmas Gala Concert.
Hosted by Tom Rehn (Channel 9), this festive concert features carols and songs from popular local choirs and musicians with tributes to Dame Vera Lynn and The Andrew Sisters. […]

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Motorcycle Toy Run | Victoria Park to Callington Oval | 9 Dec 2018

[ December 9, 2018; 11:00 am; ]
MRASA Motorcycle Toy Run
The 40th MRASA Toy Run will be held on Sunday 9 December 2018.
Each year in December thousands of motorbike riders across Adelaide get together and ride from the city to the Adelaide Hills, carrying toys they are donating. The Toy Run collects toys on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society […]

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