What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ December 14, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to January 27, 2020. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival
Semaphore Summer Carnival is returning for a new season of beachside fun on the foreshore.  Open daily from 11am Saturday 14 December 2019 until Monday 27 January 2020.
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 […]

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Geminids Meteor Shower 2019
On Saturday 14– Sunday 15 December 2019, the Geminids meteor shower will grace our skies with one of the most spectacular displays to be viewed from Earth this year.
The meteor shower will begin on Saturday, with the best viewing anytime after midnight and peak […]

[ 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 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 […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Myer Centre Christmas Market
This festive season, Myer Centre Adelaide are holding their first ever Christmas Markets hosting a range of amazing local South Australian cheese, wine, gin and chocolate producers.
Held in Myer Centre Adelaide’s ground floor atrium, the Christmas Market will run from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December and feature award winning South Australian […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Ayers House Carols by Candlelight
An evening of Christmas Cheer with musical performances followed by a Christmas Supper.
Ayers House Carols by Candlelight will be held in the Ayers House Museum on Sunday 15 December 2019.  Doors open at 6.30pm and performances begin at 7pm.  The evening concludes at 9.30pm.

Tickets:  $25 Adult, $22 Concession, $20 National Trust Member, […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Gathered Christmas Design Market in Hahndorf
This December, Gathered Design Market heads up the hill once again to the German Village of Hahndorf for a special Christmas Edition, which promises to be bigger and better than last year, while continuing to showcase local South Australian designers.

Join all the festivities to celebrate the excitement and spirit of […]

[ 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 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, […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ November 24, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
There is plenty to see and do for the whole family at Christmas Tree Farm in Chandlers Hill.  You can explore their acres of farmland, take photos with their reindeer mascot, […]

[ December 14, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
Melba’s Chocolates invites you to 10 days of fun and excitement, as they celebrate Christmas with their annual Twilight Trading hours.
From Saturday 14 – Monday 23 December 2019, between 9am to 10pm, the Woodside factory will be buzzing with festivities for the whole family.
There will also be a face painter and balloon artist ready to […]

[ December 13, 2019 11:00 am to January 27, 2020 11:12 am. ]
Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Summer 2019/20
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas in Adelaide 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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! […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 14, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Special Christmas Edition POP Market at the Hahndorf Institute 
This is the last POP Market for 2019, and POP Market are finishing the year off with a weekend of Christmas shopping. 
The Special Edition Christmas POP Market will have all of your festive shopping needs covered. Whether it’s to spoil yourself early with something special, or to […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 15, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]  
Henley Kids Market
Jingle bells, Christmas is coming to Henley this year! The Henley & Grange Community Centre will be magically transformed into a festive kids market.
Young elves (aged 6-15 years) will be selling their pre-loved toys, games or homemade crafts and gifts. All stalls are now booked out for this event. 
The event coincides with the […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
CarolsAlive
CarolsAlive! is a vibrant community event put on by CityReach Oakden.
It features live music, children’s entertainment, live nativity and community carol singing. Take the whole family for dinner with international food, drinks, & ice creams on sale.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere from 5pm with face painting, kids rides, bouncing castle, interactive stalls and more.

Then settle in […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Aldinga Bay Community Carols
The Aldinga Bay Community Carols is a free event for all ages, with food and fun starting from 5pm.

Take along your picnic rugs and singing voices to join in a night of carol singing.  The Carols begin at 7.30pm.
There will be carnival activities between  5pm and 7pm. Collect your ‘Follow the Star’ booklet and […]

[ 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
All your favourite Play School characters are sailing in to the South Australian Maritime Museum this December for an exhibition that brings all your childhood memories to life.
Take a cardboard box, a paper hat, a whole lot of imagination, and you can be sailing the […]

[ 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 […]

[ November 29, 2019 to April 26, 2020. ]
Dogs: a story of our best friend
Dogs have been a much-loved part of our lives since we began to domesticate them more than 10,000 years ago, but how much do we actually know about our four-legged friends?
This special exhibition has been designed for all ages, but there’s lots for kids to enjoy, including:

Explore the […]

[ November 9, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Christmas in Adelaide – Top 10 Things to See and Do
Christmas time brings a sense of wonder and excitement to little people as the big day draws near. For this magical time of year, we’ve put together a list of things to see and do and places to go around Adelaide that are sure to […]

[ 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 […]

[ November 9, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Christmas Windows in Rundle Mall
Rundle Mall is set to sparkle again this Christmas with the installation of their delightful window displays, bringing Christmas cheer to those shopping, socialising and sightseeing in the Mall until the New Year.

From treasuring the memories created when friends and family gather, to the beauty of handmade gifts for the children and […]

[ November 14, 2019 to November 16, 2019. November 22, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. December 27, 2019 to December 29, 2019. January 10, 2020 to January 12, 2020. January 23, 2020 to January 26, 2020. ]
Adelaide Giants Home Games – Season 2019/20
The Adelaide Giants are the home of professional baseball in South Australia, playing in the 8-team Australian Baseball League.
Formerly known as the Adelaide Bite, the Adelaide Giants are hosting Japan Day in their only games prior to the season opener on Friday 22 November at West Beach.

Alongside the Australia Japan […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 12, 2019 to December 19, 2019. ]
Westminster School Christmas Lights bringing joy to South Australian Families
South Australian families and children can view thousands of sparkling fairy lights, meet Santa in his Magic Christmas Kingdom, take in the beauty of an illuminated stained glass window and admire an array of colourful light displays and new festive decorations at Westminster’s annual lights display in […]

[ December 8, 2019 to December 29, 2019. ] .
Lobethal Lights
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 Community Christmas Light Display in the Southern Hemisphere.
Following the official “Lights On” ceremony residents will turn […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Craig Roberts Guardian Pharmacy Seaside Carols at Semaphore
The Craig Roberts Guardian Pharmacy Seaside Carols at Semaphore event is a free entry community event for the whole family.
There will be live on-stage entertainment with a visit from Santa. Plus, lots of carols and Christmas songs to sing along to. Food vans and market stalls from 12 […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Civic Park Carols
Celebrate the festive season with family and friends at Civic Park Carols as they celebrate their 8th year.
The special guest announcement for this year’s Civic Park Carols is internationally renowned singer and one of Australia’a most popular and successful artists, Guy Sebastian, who will be joining the line up of talented performers this […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Hahndorf Christmas Markets 2019
Explore the vibrant village of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills as it decks the halls for Christmas in 2019.
This is your chance to discover Hahndorf at the most magical time of year with last-minute gift shopping, restaurants and cafes available for tasty meals, cellar doors pouring delicious drinks and a whole lot […]

[ 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 […]

[ 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 […]

[ December 13, 2019 to December 22, 2019. ]
Christmas Lights, Festive Nights
Enjoy 10 magical evenings of activities and entertainment at Christmas Lights, Festive Nights in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. With so much on offer, the City of Adelaide have curated a different program for every night.
Activities & Entertainment

Sit in Santa’s sleigh led by Rudolph made from LEGO® bricks and snap a selfie
Shop at […]