What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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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[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 22, 2018 to December 23, 2018. ]
Tacker Attack
Tacker Attack is a kids commando course. Let your kids get out and dirty while challenging them.
Tacker Attack is a kids commando obstacle course set up at the Tea Tree Gully Motocross track. Kids can be part of this event up to the age of 12. The goal of the course is to make […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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. […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 15, 2018; 7:00 pm; December 16, 2018; 7:00 pm; December 20, 2018; 7:00 pm; December 22, 2018; 7:00 pm; December 23, 2018; 7:00 pm; December 26, 2018; 7:00 pm; January 2, 2019; 7:00 pm; January 5, 2019; 7:00 pm; January 9, 2019; 7:00 pm; January 12, 2019; 7:00 pm; January 19, 2019; 7:00 pm; ]
Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
The December/January program is jam-packed with eight advanced screenings, over 25 new releases and a bunch of fan favourite films. Returning to Botanic Park in Adelaide, film-lovers can recline on a picnic rug underneath the stars and catch a flick on […]

[ 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. […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ November 24, 2018 to November 25, 2018. December 1, 2018 to December 2, 2018. December 7, 2018 to December 9, 2018. December 14, 2018 to December 16, 2018. December 21, 2018 to December 24, 2018. ]
YOUR 2018 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 […]

[ December 8, 2018; December 22, 2018; February 2, 2019; February 9, 2019; February 15, 2019; February 16, 2019; February 22, 2019; February 23, 2019; March 2, 2019; March 9, 2019; ]
The Ebenezer Night Markets are back for the Summer from 8 December 2018.
Enjoy some fashion, jewellery, delicious food and all sorts of unique artistic creations on one of Adelaide’s coolest streets, Ebenezer Place.
Grab a drink at the Market Bar or sit and listen to the Live DJ play some groovy tunes while enjoying the amazing […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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, […]

[ 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 […]

[ October 11, 2018; 7:00 pm; October 19, 2018; 7:00 pm; November 4, 2018; 2:00 pm; November 10, 2018; 2:00 pm; November 17, 2018; 2:00 pm; November 23, 2018; 7:00 pm; December 9, 2018; 4:30 pm; December 22, 2018; 2:00 pm; December 30, 2018; 2:00 pm; January 4, 2019; 4:30 pm; January 12, 2019; 2:00 pm; January 17, 2019; 7:00 pm; January 28, 2019; 7:00 pm; February 10, 2019; 4:30 pm; ]
The Adelaide 36ers 2018/19 Home Game Season
The Adelaide 36ers are the only team in the National Basketball League (NBL) representing South Australia.
Tickets are now on sale the Adelaide 36ers home games for the 2018/19 season.  Played at Titanium Security Arena in Findon, it’s a must see experience for every basketball fan to watch their local team play […]

[ 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 […]