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Top Tips for Visiting Santa’s Wonderland at Adelaide Showground | Review 2023

[ December 1, 2023 to December 24, 2023. ]
Top Tips for Visiting Santa’s Wonderland at Wayville 2023
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical Christmas wonderland filled with colour and Christmas cheer and it’ so much fun for kids with amusement rides, entertainment, bouncy castles, tobogganing, ice skating, carnival games, showbags, selfie stations, and even SNOW! And, of course, the chance for a chat with Santa […]

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Weber WBBL|09 Final | Adelaide Oval | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]  
Adelaide Strikers to play in the Weber WBBL|09 Final at Adelaide Oval
This season, there’s more to play for as the as the top teams of the season advance to the Weber WBBL|09 Finals.
Four teams will battle it out for glory, with only one club to be crowned champions. The finals series will see third on […]

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Free Public Skate Sessions at the IceArena | 25 Nov – 2 Dec 2023

[ November 25, 2023 to December 2, 2023. ]
Free Public Skate Sessions at the IceArena for 1 week only.
The IceArena in Thebarton has re-opened under new management and new operator, Richard Laidlaw, has announced that all public skate sessions from Saturday 25 November until and including Saturday 2 December 2023 are FREE ENTRY.

The IceArena is South Australia’s premier ice sports and recreational ice […]

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Christmas Wonderland | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | Bamboozled | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Christmas Wonderland at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga  2 December 2023
Christmas Wonderland will transform Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga into a magical children’s festival hub bursting with colour, live music, Fork on the Road food trucks and a sleigh-load of merry-making entertainment to put smiles on faces young and the young at heart.
Free to enter and open to everyone from 5pm […]

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Peter Combe’s Christmas with Adelaide Youth Orchestras | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Get in the Christmas cheer with Peter Combe, Adelaide Youth Orchestras, and the Bellyflop in a Pizza band for this tree-mendous performance.
An event for all ages, share the fun and laughter with your children and grandchildren as you wrap yourself in nostalgia with a suite of Peter’s Christmas classics.   From his much-loved Christmas album and […]

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Mannum Christmas Pageant & Street Party | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The 2023 Mannum Christmas Pageant and street party will have entertainment for the whole family.
The Mannum Christmas Pageant and after party will be held in Randell Street on Saturday 2 December 2023 at 5pm.  Activities for the kids will include face painting, glitter tattoos and having a balloon twisted into amazing shapes with Mad Hatterz […]

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Minda Community Christmas Carols & Markets | North Brighton | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Minda Community Christmas Carols & Markets in North Brighton.
After three long years, the annual Community Christmas Carols and Markets event is back on the Minda calendar in 2023.

Go along to the Minda Brighton site for a Christmas celebration like no other featuring live music and entertainment, Christmas carols, market stalls, food trucks, rides and amusements, […]

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Twilight Carols | Stepney | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Enjoy twilight carols in an open-air concert under the stars that will have everyone singing along to their favourite Christmas songs.
Get ready to embrace the enchanting holiday spirit at NPSP’s most cherished event of the season – Twilight Carols.  This FREE family friendly open-air concert under the stars invites you to go along and share […]

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Christmas Tree Festival | Glenelg | 29 Nov – 2 Dec 2023

[ November 29, 2023 to December 2, 2023. ]
Christmas Tree Festival
The popular bi-annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter’s Church in Glenelg will be an enchanted land of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and banners, beautifully crafted by various local community groups, schools, churches and individuals.

They will be on display in St.Peter’s Church along with gift stalls and Devonshire tea available in the adjoining […]

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Disney Augmented Reality Experience | Westfield Marion | 12 Nov – 24 Dec 2023

[ November 12, 2023 to December 24, 2023. ]
Disney Augmented Reality Experience
Celebrate the culmination of Disney’s 100th Anniversary and step into a world of enchantment with the interactive Disney Augmented Reality experience at Westfield Marion.
From Sunday 12 November – 24 December 2023, you can bring to life your favourite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters and collect them to go in the […]

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Festive Weekends | City of Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2023

[ December 2, 2023; December 15, 2023 to December 16, 2023. December 22, 2023; ]
Festive Weekends in the City of Adelaide
Embrace the holiday spirit with a series of Festive Weekends in the heart of the city at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. Kicking off with the giant Christmas tree lighting on Saturday 18 November, other highlights include Christmas Wonderland, the Adelady Christmas Village and Christmas Wrap Party.
Festive Weekends Events:
• Christmas Wonderland – […]

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Adelaide's Christmas Festival

Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2023 | City of Adelaide

[ November 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023. ]
Experience Adelaide’s Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide!
The City of Adelaide is thrilled to invite you to celebrate Christmas in the city featuring a wide range of city-wide events, lively markets, enchanting Christmas decorations, and captivating live performances that will fill your heart with Christmas spirit.

Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting – Saturday 18 November in […]

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Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 25 Nov – 31 Dec 2023

[ November 25, 2023 to December 31, 2023. ]
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland.  Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2023 they’re back once again.
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 32nd year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive […]

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Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Mount Barker Carols in the Park is the largest Christmas carols event in the Adelaide Hills and has now been running for over twenty years. 
Held at Keith Stephenson Park in Mount Barker on Saturday 2 December 2023, the family fun begins at 5pm with a free rock climbing wall and face painting plus plenty of […]

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Magic Cave Adelaide | David Jones Rundle Mall

[ November 4, 2023 to December 24, 2023. ]
See Father Christmas at David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide with a visit to The Magic Cave –  a special family tradition for many South Australians each year.  
The Magic Cave and will open on Saturday 4 November 2023, the same day as the National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant.  
David Jones offer a premium Santa photo experience with […]

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Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train

[ November 4, 2023 to December 24, 2023. ]
In the lead up to Christmas, the Santaland Express Train is at Myer’s Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for families to jump aboard and ride during their visit to see Father Christmas.
You will find Myer’s Santaland up on level 2 of the Adelaide Myer Centre in Rundle Mall – a magical winter wonderland full of […]

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Playford Community Carols | Elizabeth | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The City of Playford’s biggest, free outdoor event of the year returns to Fremont Park on Saturday 2 December 2023 with the Playford Community Carols.
A full program of entertainment will be released closer to the date, but as always expect a long list of spellbinding performers, the sound of sleigh bells, the man in red […]

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Villawood Gawler Christmas Parade | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The much-anticipated Villawood Christmas Parade in Gawler will be a twilight event on the first Saturday in December.
The Town of Gawler will be supporting this event along with the Gawler Business Development Group, Villawood Properties and Tony Piccolo MP for a festive extravaganza in the heart of thier wonderful town.

The 2023 Villawood Gawler Christmas Parade […]

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Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga

[ November 18, 2023 to January 2, 2024. ]
Visit the Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
Soaring 25 metres into the sky, this beautiful Christmas tree towers over Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga each year and lights up nightly until the end of the festive season as part of the City of Adelaide’s Christmas Festival.
Going to see the giant Christmas tree is the city is a […]

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Port Pirie Christmas Pageant | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
The 62nd Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 2 December 2023.
Children and families of Port Pirie and surrounding districts are invited to attend this year’s Port Pirie Christmas Pageant on the first Saturday in December.  Join the crowds and see the streets of Port Pirie lined with happy faces as the colourful […]

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Mount Barker Christmas Pageant | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Celebrating their 41st year, the Mt Barker Christmas Pageant looks forward to seeing lots of happy faces once again on the first Saturday in December.
The Mount Barker Christmas Pageant features a number of school, sporting, community and business groups taking part in the festivities.
Starting at 10.30am at the Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre Oval, the route […]

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Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | 24 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024

[ November 24, 2023 to January 1, 2024. ]
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November each year and is on every night during the festive season.
Editors note: Tuesday 28 November 2023

Following storms early Tuesday morning, 28 November, the Riverbank Christmas Display will be closed until further notice while maintenance is […]

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Salisbury Community Christmas Parade | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Santa is coming to Salisbury for the 31st Salisbury Community Christmas Parade on Saturday 2 December 2023. 
The parade will set off from Pioneer Park at 10am and will travel through the Salisbury City Centre, ending at the Salisbury Civic Plaza where there will be rides, market stalls, kids’ activities and entertainment until 2pm.

Santa is looking […]

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Salisbury Christmas Parade Markets | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Go along to the Salisbury Christmas Parade Markets for some affordable Christmas shopping and free family entertainment. 
The Salisbury Christmas Parade Markets boast Christmas-themed market stalls along with music, entertainment, children’s activities, competitions and giveaways. There will of course also be a visit from Santa.

Held at Salisbury Community Hub and Civic Plaza, the market is great […]

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Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

[ October 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024 to May 12, 2024. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]

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Ebenezer Night Markets | Adelaide East End

[ December 2, 2023; December 16, 2023; February 3, 2024; February 10, 2024; February 16, 2024; February 17, 2024; February 24, 2024; March 2, 2024; March 9, 2024; March 16, 2024; ]
Adelaide’s Ebenezer Night Markets: December 2023 – March 2024.
The Ebenezer Night Markets are held over 10 nights during the warmer months in Ebenezer Place, one of Adelaide’s most charming and unique laneways which connects with the iconic east end of Rundle Street.
With the aid of outdoor lighting, casual dining areas and smooth tunes, the Ebenezer […]

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Christmas Tree Farm | Chandlers Hill | South Australia

[ November 24, 2023 to December 23, 2023. ]
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.
Christmas tree deliveries are now available to book online for 2023.  Tree sizes range from 5ft to 12ft and over, with prices starting at $150, including delivery.   They also sell Christmas […]

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Opens 29 Sep 2023

[ September 29, 2023 to January 31, 2024. ] [caption id="attachment_187737" align="alignnone" width="630"] Treefrog pool party by Brandon Güell, Costa Rica/USA Highly commended, Behaviour: Amphibians and Reptiles[/caption]

 
Wildlife Photography Exhibition opens at the Adelaide Botanic Garden just in time for the Spring school holidays.
Adelaide Botanic Garden’s eye-catching rainforest conservatory will be the leafy venue for a global nature photography exhibition opening on Friday 29 September […]

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Freedom Wheels Inclusion Classic | Modbury | 2 Dec 2023

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Freedom Wheels Inclusion Classic
To acknowledge the International Day for People with Disability, Technology for Ageing and Disability SA Inc (TADSA) plan to host a FREE community event at Civic Park, Modbury.
The Inclusion Classic event is funded by the City of Tea Tree Gully and encourages the community to go along and enjoy fun activities and […]

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Santa’s Wonderland | Adelaide Showground | 1-24 Dec 2023

[ December 1, 2023 to December 24, 2023. ]
Santa’s Wonderland Magical Christmas Wonderland
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, tobogganing, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail.  You can also have your photo taken with Santa!
What’s New in 2023
This year there are all-new activities including Gingerbread Decorating (an additional $10pp) […]

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