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Summer Fundays | City of West Torrens | Dec 2020 & Jan 2021

[ December 1, 2019 1:01 am to January 31, 2020 1:00 am. ]
Summer Fundays 2020/21
Summer’s here and it’s time to celebrate with games, sport, art, music and more. 
Summer Fundays is City of West Torrens’ family-friendly festival of free activities for residents of West Torrens. Along with free music performances and lots of great online activities to explore, Summer Fundays has a vibrant program of free activities requiring […]

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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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Adelaide School Holiday Activities

Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Shop & Play | Dec 2019 – Jan 2020

[ January 1, 2019 to January 27, 2020. ]

Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Summer 2019/20
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas for the December & January School Holidays.
South Australian Summer School Holidays: Saturday 14 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020
Summer is the perfect time to get the kids out and about during the school holidays with an extended break and […]

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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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Santas Wonderland 2019

Santa’s Wonderland 2019 Tips for Families – Review

[ December 6, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Santa’s Wonderland is back in Adelaide again until Christmas Eve
So, what’s it like this year? It is still the most magical Christmas event in Adelaide. Santa’s Wonderland is three hours of the best fun – with amusement rides, bouncy castles, ice skating, tobogganing, activity trail, photo sets, lively Christmas stage shows, photos with Father Christmas […]

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Cummins Christmas Wonderland | 1-31 Dec 2019

[ December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Cummins Christmas Wonderland
Hitch up your wagon and make your way to the 2019 Cummins Christmas Wonderland.
A place of magic, make believe and wonderment, the Cummins Christmas Wonderland is open from December 1st to the 31st, 10am to 5pm. Even Christmas Day the door is open from 2pm -5pm.

Santa Claus starts his daily visits from the 14th […]

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Port Noarlunga Snorkel Tour | Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries | 7 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Port Noarlunga Snorkel Tour
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Port Noarlunga reef. The reef has been an aquatic reserve since 1971 and is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
The event is suitable for children 5 years and above whom are good swimmers. At least […]

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South Para Reservoir Reserve Open Day | Reservoirs SA | 7 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; ]
South Para Reservoir Reserve Open Day
Enjoy a FREE fun-filled morning at the South Para Reservoir Reserve Grand Opening!  SA Reservoirs is teaming up with Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, Nature Play SA and Trail Running SA to offer a range of FREE activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Following the official opening at 9am, a range […]

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Christmas Sat’dy on Goody | 7 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Christmas Sat’dy on Goody
Join in the Goody Road Christmas fun with free activities along Goodwood Road and surrounding areas.
Christmas Sat’dy on Goody will be on Saturday 7 December 2019 from 10am – 1pm with a range of activities on Goodwood Road and nearby. 

Activities include:

Free Face Painting
Kid’s Craft activities
Chalk artist in action
$8 […]

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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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Make-A-Wish Christmas Trees for Sale | 7, 8, 14 & 15 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Make-A-Wish Christmas Trees for Sale
It’s nearly that time of the year again and Make-A-Wish will be selling Christmas Trees as part of their annual Christmas event. 
Drop by one of the locations below during December and get a beautiful fresh Christmas Tree. Proceeds will help grant wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions. 

The price per […]

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Adelaide Rally & Motorsport Festival | Gouger Street Party & East End Finale | 4-7 Dec 2019

[ December 4, 2019 to December 7, 2019. ]
2019 Shannons Adelaide Rally – Gouger Street Party & East End Finale
Completely free to spectate, this four day tarmac rally located in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale regions features 3 festive events in the City and Hills, including racing on Rundle Road in the heart of Adelaide on Saturday 7 December.
The […]

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Krispy Kreme Krispymas | Next Day Delivery for Christmas | Dec 2019

[ November 29, 2019 to December 18, 2019. ]
Krispy Kreme Krispymas
Krispy Kreme South Australia are excited to announce that your Krispymas party catering and Krispymas gifts are sorted, with their new next day delivery service for Christmas.
Krispy Kreme South Australia will deliver fresh doughnuts to your home, office, best friend’s house or even your grandma’s nursing home. Simply order online by 5:30pm to […]

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Adelaide Christmas Lights 2019 | Best Streets to See Christmas Lights Around Adelaide

[ December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Christmas Lights Adelaide
YOUR 2019 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 family activity to wander along and admire the huge effort some families […]

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The Big Wedgie | World’s Tallest Inflatable Waterslide | West Beach Parks | 23 Nov 2019 – 9 Feb 2020

[ November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie at West Beach Parks open all Summer School Holidays from Sunday 23 November 2019 and Elizabeth from 7 December 2019
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides with something for all ages.  Locals will remember (and tourists will never forget) the star of the show: The Big Wedgie waterslide! […]

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Santa’s Workshop Christmas Lights Display | Munno Para | 1-24 December 2019

[ December 1, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Santa’s Workshop Christmas Lights Display
Everyone is welcome to attend Santa’s Workshop 2019. Go along to see the new characters, check out the naughty list or complete the scavenger hunt. Will the Grinch steal Christmas again?

Check the event page daily HERE to ensure the lights are on that night. Dates are subject to weather and personal […]

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Twilight Christmas Markets at Eighty Eight O’Connell | North Adelaide | 7 & 15 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; December 15, 2019; ]
Twilight Christmas Markets at Eighty Eight O’Connell 
The Twilight Christmas Market is back with two fun-filled events this December. ?✨ There’ll be live music, free kids activities, and delicious food, plus over 60 market stalls.
7 December 2019 | 4pm – 8pm
Enjoy festive fun with stalls from Tynte Street Christmas Market and Handmade in Adelaide, plus plenty of […]

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Christmas on King William Road | 7 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Christmas on King William Road
Take the family on an outing and enjoy the atmosphere at Christmas on King William Road with FREE Santa visits where you can take your own photos along with face painting for the family. Kids can also post a letter to Santa.
While the kids are entertained with activities, you can relax […]

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Playford Community Christmas Carols | Fremont Park | 7 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Playford Community Christmas Carols
Playford will be rockin’ around Fremont Park as the City gets ready to present the 2019 Playford Community Christmas Carols.
The biggest outdoor concert of the year welcomes a huge line up of national and local performers in December. Tim Campbell will host the evening as the seasoned performer sings and dances his […]

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Pick Your Own Cherries Adelaide | Lennane Orchards | Nov – Dec 2019

[ November 14, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
Pick Your Own Cherries – Lennane Orchard
The Cherry picking season at Lennane Orchard has begun with ‘Pick Your Own’ (PYO) and cafe open from Wednesday 13 November and shed door sales from Thursday 14 November 2019.
Lennane Orchard are looking forward to showing you around the property and providing you with a first-hand experience of a […]

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Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years | Maritime Museum | 7 Dec 2019 – 29 Mar 2020

[ December 7, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to March 29, 2020. ]  
Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years at the Maritime Museum
Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years, an exhibition touring from the National Museum of Australia, is a highly entertaining and engaging exhibition celebrating Australia’s longest-running children’s television program.
Take a cardboard box, a paper hat, a whole lot of imagination, and you can be […]

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Glenelg Ferris Wheel | Adelaide | 22 Nov 2019 – 23 Feb 2020

[ November 22, 2019 to February 23, 2020. ]

 
Giant Ferris Wheel at Glenelg
The giant Skyline ferris wheel is heading back to Glenelg for the Summer season.
Mix102.3 has again partnered with Skyline Attractions to bring the Giant Ferris Wheel to the front of the Jetty near Moseley Square, Glenelg.

At 35 metres high, SkyLine is the tallest travelling portable observation wheel […]

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West End Brewery Christmas Riverbank Display | Thebarton

[ November 25, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]

Adelaide’s West End Brewery Christmas Riverbank Display
Each year a magical display of lights and Christmas scenes are set up along the lawns of the South Australian Brewing Company in Thebarton, just opposite the Entertainment Centre.
2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the West End Brewery Christmas Riverbank Display.  Beginning as a clean-up project for the staff at the […]

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Potterfest – Harry Potter Movie Marathon | Palace Nova Eastend Cinema | 7 & 8 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. ]
POTTERFEST – Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Palace Nova Eastend Cinema will be hosting a 2-day wizarding wonder of POTTERFEST – a Harry Potter Marathon.
Wingardium leviosa yourself out of bed and get ready to experience the magic with Harry, Hermione, Ron and Vold… um.. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, and a few fantastic beasts thrown in for good measure.
Spread over 2 […]

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Santaland Adelaide | Myer Rundle Mall | Nov – Dec 2019

[ November 9, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Santaland at Myer in Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Myer’s Santaland was refurbished a couple of years ago to create a festive area on level two of the Adelaide Myer Centre.  The result was a magical winter wonderland for Christmas and the main attraction is the ‘Santaland Express’ – a life size train offering a virtual experience to […]

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The Magic Cave Adelaide | David Jones Rundle Mall | Nov-Dec 2019

[ November 9, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Visit 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 you travel to the 2nd floor of the Rundle Mall David Jones store, children can follow the footsteps to the Magic Cave where they’ll find an array of entertainment including Christmas […]

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Decorate a Gingerbread House | TAFE SA Regency | 7 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; ]

Decorate a Gingerbread House at TAFE SA 
Hey kids, want to spend a fun morning at TAFE SA decorating a gingerbread house for Christmas? 
TAFE SA will supply the gingerbread house (25cm high), lots of lollies and your very own icing bag, all you need to do is decorate it and create your own masterpiece ready […]

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National Patio Day | Supporting Australians Impacted by Cancer | 7 Dec 2019

[ December 7, 2019; ]
National Patio Day
Proudly supported by Stratco, National Patio Day is a chance to kick-start summer in style by hosting an event with your family and friends under your favourite patio while raising vital funds to support those affected by cancer.
In 2019, the National Patio Day event will be held on the first Saturday of summer […]

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Loxton Lights Festival & Loxton Light Up Day | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2019

[ November 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Loxton Lights Festival 2019
Loxton shines brighter than ever during their annual lights festival.
Chistmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 28th year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive season for locals and visitors alike.

An enormous Christmas tree dazzles in the heart of town and […]

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Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide

Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide 2019 | South Australian Pageants

[ November 9, 2019; November 16, 2019 to November 17, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. November 29, 2019 to November 30, 2019. December 1, 2019; December 6, 2019 to December 7, 2019. December 13, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 23, 2019; 11:00 pm; ]
Your Guide to Adelaide’s Christmas Pageants 2019
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 crowds with […]

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