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Santa Mail | Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas

[ November 15, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas and drop it into Australia Post – no stamp required!
What’s on your child’s wishlist this year? Help make the magic of Christmas come alive with a gift and reply from Santa at your local Post Office.
Santa Mail is a little different this year!  Now, you can hand deliver […]

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Free Calls to Santa | Telstra Phone Box

[ November 20, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa program allows kids and parents to call Santa for free from any Telstra payphone in Australia from 20 November until 24 December 2024.
The festive season can be hectic, and for families looking to avoid the crowds, Telstra’s payphones offer a simple, cost-free way for kids to chat one-on-one with Santa. […]

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Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | 24 Nov 2024 – 1 Jan 2025

[ November 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
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.
This annual event has been running for over 60 years and is a South Australian family tradition for many, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.  […]

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Park Choir at Light Square/Wauwi | 23 & 30 Nov & 7 Dec 2024

[ November 23, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 7, 2024; ]
Get your singing voice ready for Park Choir. It’s like Pub Choir, but in a park.
Go along for this free all-ages community event, as Light Square/Wauwi is transformed into a harmonic wonderland, bringing together voices from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the joy of music.

Join Bootleg Choir Host Deb Brennan and special guest artists Kelly Menhennett, […]

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Carols at Kingswood Oval | City of Mitcham | 30 Nov 2024

[ November 30, 2024; ]
Carols at Kingswood Oval festivities kick off with kid’s activities, craft stalls and roving entertainers and a Christmas Market. 
The City of Mitcham is set to host their annual Carols at Kingswood Oval with Flinders University on Saturday 30 November 2024.  Much loved entertainer Peter Combe is looking forward to performing as a special guest at this […]

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Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols | 30 Nov 2024

[ November 30, 2024; ]
The 10th Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols will be a great way to gather together with friends and family to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
On Saturday 30 November 2024 in the Oakbank School Hall, the fun will begin at 5pm for the kids with a free rock climbing wall, a free obstacle course and free face painting. […]

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Gawler Christmas Pageant & Apex Community Christmas Markets | 30 Nov 2024

[ November 30, 2024; ]
This year, the Villawood Gawler Community Christmas Parade and Gawler APEX Community Christmas Markets are partnering on Saturday 30 November 2024.
This year’s event aims to keep families entertained for the entire evening with the parade at 7pm followed by the Apex Club’s Twilight Christmas Market from 5pm – 9pm. A range of activities will be […]

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Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2024 | City of Adelaide

[ November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]            
Experience Adelaide’s Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide.
The City of Adelaide invites you to celebrate Christmas in the city! Enjoy an array of city-wide events, festive markets, magical decorations, and captivating live performances, all designed to fill your heart with the joy of the season.

Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting event […]

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Billion Steps Challenge | 1-30 Nov 2024

[ November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024. ]
Every step counts towards better health. Tracking steps is great motivation to keep moving everyday which is why Preventative Health SA are inviting South Australians to sign up for the fifth annual Billion Steps Challenge, starting Friday 1 November 2024.
Sign up with 10,000 Steps for free and log your steps throughout November to help Preventative […]

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Magic Cave Adelaide | David Jones Rundle Mall

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
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 2 November 2024, the same day as the National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant.  
David Jones is a beautifully decorated store during the […]

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Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer’s Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for families to jump aboard and ride during their visit.
You will find Myer’s Santaland up on level 2 of the Adelaide Myer Centre in Rundle Mall – a magical winter wonderland full of festive Christmas cheer […]

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Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga

[ November 9, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the heart of the city on Saturday 9 November 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This wonderful, free community gathering, leading up to the magical moment when the giant Christmas tree lights up the night sky around […]

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Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
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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Santa’s Wonderland | Adelaide Showground | 29 Nov-24 Dec 2024

[ November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa’s Wonderland returns to the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 24 December 2024!
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with over 12 amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail.  
Morning sessions start at 10am and afternoon sessions start […]

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Christmas Tree Farm | Chandlers Hill | South Australia

[ November 24, 2024 to December 23, 2024. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
Each year the farm opens from 24 November until 23 December and there is plenty to see and do for the whole family. As well as personally pick out your own fresh Christmas Tree, you can explore […]

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Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2024

[ November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland.  Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2024 they’re back once again.
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 33rd year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive […]

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It’s In The Bag | Share the Dignity Campaign

[ November 15, 2024 to December 1, 2024. ]
Help make Christmas brighter for someone in need by filling a bag with the essentials for Share the Dignity’s ‘It’s in the bag’ campaign.
It’s in the Bag is one of Australia’s most loved Christmas appeals, where they encourage everyday Australians to put together Adult, Teen or Mum and Bub bags filled with essential items, and […]

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Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025

[ September 27, 2024 to April 29, 2025. ]
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.  Perfect for the whole family, it’s FREE to see during the day!
Chihuly’s Garden Cycle exhibition is now open at Adelaide Botanic Garden. Seattle-based Dale Chihuly, the world’s most celebrated contemporary glass artist, has selected the picturesque Adelaide Botanic Garden as the venue for his […]

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Adelaide 36ers | NBL25 Season Basketball Home Games

[ October 3, 2024; October 11, 2024; October 20, 2024; October 25, 2024; November 10, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 8, 2024; December 14, 2024; December 24, 2024; December 28, 2024; January 4, 2025; January 13, 2025; January 26, 2025; January 31, 2025; ]
Adelaide 36ers – NBL25 Basketball Home Games in 2024
Gear up to enjoy the rush of NBL25 with the Adelaide 36ers and experience the energy of home games at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Catch all the action and unforgettable moments, live, and support your favourite team as they defend Brett Maher Court. Take your friends and family […]

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2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition | SA Museum | 31 Aug – 5 Jan 2025

[ August 31, 2024 to January 5, 2025. ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August until 5 January 2025.
Currently in its 21st year, the competition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea through photography.
See nature […]

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Gilles at the Grounds | The People’s Marketplace | Adelaide Showground

[ February 4, 2024; March 3, 2024; March 24, 2024; April 21, 2024; May 19, 2024; June 2, 2024; June 30, 2024; July 21, 2024; August 11, 2024; September 22, 2024; October 13, 2024; November 3, 2024; November 17, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 1, 2024; ]
Gilles at The Grounds Market is held in the Old Brick Dairy Pavilion, Adelaide Showground.
The Gilles Street Market originated in 2008 in the heart of Adelaide at the historic, Gilles Street Primary School. Heralded as Adelaide’s original fashion and design marketplace, Gilles Street has provided a platform for emerging and established designers to showcase their […]

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