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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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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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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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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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Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Best Ideas for December & January School Holidays | Summer 2018-19

[ December 15, 2018 9:00 pm to January 29, 2019 9:12 pm. ]
Adelaide School Holidays – December & January 2018
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Summer School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and […]

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Make it Snow | Westfield Marion and West Lakes | 1 – 24 Dec 2018

[ December 1, 2018; December 2, 2018; December 8, 2018; December 13, 2018; December 15, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]
Make it Snow at Westfield
Bringing the winter wonderland magic to their centres, Westfield Marion and West Lakes will make it snow to celebrate the magic of the North Pole.
Kids and adults alike are welcome to join in and enjoy the snow fall and even snap a few photos at the first ever snowfall in Adelaide.
Make […]

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West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights | Thebarton | 1-31 Dec 2018

[ December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. ]

Adelaide’s West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights
The West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights are a magical display of lights and 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 End Brewery. […]

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Rundle Mall 12 Days of Christmas Windows | Showcasing SA | 10 Nov – 27 Dec 2018

[ November 10, 2018 to December 27, 2018. ]
12 Days of Christmas in Rundle Mall
A dozen window displays showcase stories from South Australia with creations from the state’s stars including Paolo Sebastian and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Rundle Mall is set to sparkle this Christmas with the installation of twelve individually crafted window displays evoking the magic, storytelling, generosity and excitement surrounding the enchanting […]

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Santa’s Magical Show | Noarlunga | 19 Dec 2018

[ December 19, 2018; ]
Santa’s Magical Show
Santa’s Amazing Magic Show is coming back to the Hopgood Theatre this Christmas.
Santa’s Magical Show is a magic show filled with Christmas cheer. Enjoy a magical experience with Santa in Adelaide and get to meet and greet with Santa before and after the magic show. This is a wonderful show for anyone who […]

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Parasites: Life Undercover Exhibition | South Australian Museum | 30 Nov 2018 – 3 Feb 2019

[ November 30, 2018 to February 3, 2019. ]
Parasites: Life Undercover Exhibition at the South Australian Museum
Difficult to detect and definitely undesirable, parasites are those little organisms that keep us awake at night, make us itch during the day and spread disease.
The Parasites: Life Undercover exhibition delves into the world of these organisms, who fearlessly use humans, animals and flora to feed off and thrive. […]

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Loxton Lights Festival & Light Up Loxton Day | 24 Nov – 31 Dec 2018

[ November 24, 2018 to December 31, 2018. ]
Loxton Lights Festival
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 27th 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 from there, large clusters of residential streets feature homes adorned […]

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Westminster School Christmas Lights | 14-20 Dec 2018

[ December 14, 2018 to December 20, 2018. ]
Westminster School Christmas Lights brings joy to South Australian Families
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Marion’s Westminster School.
Are you ready to experience the magic and joy of Christmas lights?

South Australian families and children can view thousands of sparkling fairy lights, meet Santa in his Magic Christmas Kingdom, take in the beauty of […]

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Lights of Lobethal Festival | 9-31 Dec 2018

[ December 9, 2018 to December 31, 2018. ]
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival
Lobethal lights up on Sunday 9 December 2018 until Monday 31 December 2018. The Lights of Lobethal Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley in the Adelaide Hills for over sixty years. Created by the community of Lobethal, the true spirit of Christmas has now evolved into the largest […]

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Nature Play SA Christmas Pop-Up Shop & Gift Catalogue | Wittunga Botanic Garden | Nov-Dec 2018

[ October 24, 2018; October 31, 2018; November 4, 2018; November 7, 2018; November 14, 2018; November 21, 2018; December 1, 2018; December 8, 2018; December 12, 2018 to December 13, 2018. December 19, 2018; ]
Nature Play SA Christmas Pop-Up Shop
Nature Play SA is hosting a pop-up shop for some pre-Christmas shopping at the beautiful Wittunga House in Wittunga Botanic Garden.
The pop-up shop is open every Wednesday until the 12th of December from 10am-3pm with some additional days and longer hours as Christmas gets closer.  They also have a beautiful Spring […]

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The Magic Cave | David Jones Rundle Mall | Adelaide Nov-Dec 2018

[ November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]
Visit the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 10 November 2018 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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Santaland | Myer Rundle Mall | Adelaide Nov – Dec 2018

[ November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]
Santaland at Myer in Rundle Mall, Adelaide
There were big changes to Myer’s Santaland last year, with Myer refurbishing their festive area on level two of the Adelaide Myer Centre to create a magical winter wonderland for Christmas. The main attraction is the ‘Santaland Express’ – a life size train offering a virtual experience to transport […]

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Christmas Lights, Festive Nights | Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga | 15-23 Dec 2018

[ December 15, 2018 to December 23, 2018. ]
Christmas Lights, Festive Nights in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga
This year, Christmas in the city will be more magical than ever. Christmas Lights, Christmas Nights’ will see Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga transformed into a festive playground bursting with colour, live music, food trucks, Christmas movie screenings and a sleigh-load of merry-making activities.
For the ultimate merry memory, […]

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A Very Victorian Christmas | Ayers House Museum | 10 Nov – 24 Dec 2018

[ November 10, 2018 to November 11, 2018. November 13, 2018 to November 18, 2018. November 20, 2018 to November 25, 2018. November 27, 2018 to December 2, 2018. December 4, 2018 to December 9, 2018. December 11, 2018 to December 16, 2018. December 18, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]
A Very Victorian Christmas at Ayers House Museum
Escape from the bustle of Christmas shopping and stress and enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas in the heart of the East End.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 November 2018 until Christmas Eve, children (and adults) can take part in a range of special festive activities along with […]

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Girl Power Workshops | Nov – Dec 2018

[ November 3, 2018; December 18, 2018; December 19, 2018; December 20, 2018; January 21, 2019; January 23, 2019; January 25, 2019; ]
Girl Power Workshops
Drawing on over twenty years experience as a drama teacher, workshop facilitator and as a mother of two girls, Joni Combe has developed this empowering well-being workshop for girls aged 7 – 12 years called Girl Power.
The mission of the workshops is to foster a positive mindset, inner confidence and resilience in girls at a […]

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Santa’s Wonderland Christmas Event | Adelaide Showground | 7- 24 Dec 2018

[ December 7, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]

SANTA’S WONDERLAND IS RETURNING TO ADELAIDE IN 2018!

Experience the magic of Christmas this December 2018, at the Adelaide Showground. On from Friday 7 December to Monday 24 December 2018.

CLICK HERE TO READ our Play & Go Review of the 2018 event 

BOOK TICKETS HERE

Santa’s Wonderland comes alive at the Adelaide Showground with an extravagant range of amazing amusement […]

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