Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide.
Each year the magic of Christmas comes to South Australia’s Mortlock Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
There is something for everyone to see and discover at the State Library, from the largest indoor Christmas tree in Adelaide and storytelling […]
[ December 7, 2024; December 21, 2024; February 8, 2025; February 15, 2025; February 21, 2025 to February 22, 2025. March 1, 2025; March 8, 2025; March 15, 2025; March 22, 2025; ]
The Ebenezer Night Markets are back for another Summer season in Adelaide’s East End.
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 […]
Follow the Santa Course in Adelaide & Rundle Mall
Follow the Santa Course to find 10 giant Santas across Adelaide – from Adelaide Zoo to Rundle Mall, you’ll find tasks here, bells there, and 10 giant Santas everywhere!
Find all the Santas for your chance to enter a competition to WIN Santa’s Sleigh of Surprises. Check out […]
Immerse yourself in the festive magic in Rundle Mall this Christmas.
The Santa Course offers a city-wide adventure for all ages, with kids and adults alike encountering 10 giant Santas, each with a unique personality. In Rundle Mall, you’ll meet four of the Santas – Santa the Snapper, Santa the Snacker, Santa the Navigator and Santa […]
[ 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 – Saturday 9 […]
Where to See Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide
Find Christmas cheer and joy across the city of Adelaide with sparkling lights, colourful decorations and the arrival of favourite festive characters.
Giant Christmas Tree
Each night as the sun goes down, the lights turn on in the city. Perhaps the most well-known of all the lights is […]
Giant Father Christmas returns to the Adelaide Central Market.
The Market Tower on Grote Street in Adelaide is the proud home to Australia’s largest Father Christmas.
Adelaide’s iconic giant Father Christmas is back for the 2024 festive season at the Adelaide Central Market, going up one week before the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant in the city. The […]
[ 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 […]
[ 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 […]
[ November 9, 2024; ]
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 […]
[ November 2, 2024; ]
The SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) will open the doors to the Adelaide Fire Station on Wakefield Street straight after the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, allowing families to explore the fire station and enjoy a range of fun activities.
Have you or your kids ever wanted to explore a real fire station? Or sit in a […]
Page & Turner in the Myer Centre Adelaide offers a shopping experience for the book-loving family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Located on the second level in the Myer Centre Adelaide, we visited Page & Turner for a relaxed and cozy shopping experience. Stocking books from all genres as well as various memorabilia and collectables, everyone in the […]
The newly opened Botanic Lodge is set lakeside in the heart of the leafy Adelaide Botanic Garden. It is a stunning spot to take the family for coffee and cake, a light meal, or even settle in for a long lunch.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Botanic Lodge has replaced The Gardens Kiosk (Simpson Kiosk) which closed […]
This sci-fi inspired venue has it all: virtual reality experiences, arcade games, an interactive light grid floor, frozen yoghurt, and more.
Fancy the idea of a games arcade and froyo bar rolled into one?
Say hello to Paradigm Zone!
Review by Carla Caruso
Tucked away in an unassuming building in Adelaide’s Gawler Place is this futuristic, space-themed hub, offering […]
[ December 14, 2024; ]
St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight will be returning to Adelaide’s Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama on Saturday 14 December 2024.
Each year hundreds of families flock to Elder Park to soak up the festival like atmosphere and enjoy a FREE day out with plenty of interactive games, activities, food stalls and live entertainment. From mid afternoon and […]
[ September 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Embark on a scavenger hunt along Hutt Street and discover adorable plush dog toys showcased in shopfront windows. Unleash your inner detective and track down these charming treasures for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Take your friends and family along for a paw-some adventure filled with joy and laughter at Paws and Plushies […]
[ September 21, 2024; ]
Witness and experience Adelaide’s free family-friendly fire festival – Empyre Fire Festival 2024.
Empyre returns for a fourth year with the biggest fire show in Australia, featuring talent from across the country. An incredible immersive experience of sound, light, and the raw energy of fire. Expect to see incredible fire shows, fire installations, kids entertainment, and […]
[ September 22, 2024; ]
SuperCycle Sunday FREE Family Friendly Community Cycling Event in Adelaide
Join a free family event that invites you to immerse yourself in the world of cycling. Celebrating World Car-Free day, take the whole family for a day of exploration and fun in beautiful Whitmore Square / Iparrityi. Throughout the day, enjoy live music performances on stage, […]
[ October 24, 2024 to October 27, 2024. ]
Moon Lantern Trail at OzAsia Festival
The Moon Lantern Trail is a free, colourful, family friendly outdoor event featuring spectacular giant lanterns, roving performances and live music. This OzAsia Festival family favourite event returns for its fourth year to Adelaide’s Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat from Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 October 2024.
The Moon Lantern Trail is […]
[ October 24, 2024 to October 27, 2024. October 29, 2024 to November 3, 2024. November 5, 2024 to November 10, 2024. November 13, 2024 to November 17, 2024. ]
The Lucky Dumpling Market returns to Adelaide’s Elder Park as part of OzAsia Festival 2024 and due to popular demand has been extended to 17 November 2024.
This popular spring festival hub is back with delicious food, free entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Indulge your senses at OzAsia Festival’s Lucky Dumpling Market […]
Zoos SA has announced the names of the two new black and white bears that will soon be heading to Adelaide Zoo!
South Australia’s new Giant Panda pair, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan, will arrive at Adelaide Zoo later in the year.
At the 2024 Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Zoos SA shared the names of the two new […]
‘A Window on SAHMRI’ is an annual open day giving a unique look inside the ‘cheesegrater’ building on North Terrace.
If you have ever wondered what happens inside Adelaide’s ‘cheesegrater’ building, SAHMRI’s open day is a chance to see and learn about cutting edge research with hands-on activities.
Review by Claire Davill
SAHMRI is South Australia’s independent not-for-profit […]
[ September 6, 2024; October 4, 2024; November 1, 2024; December 6, 2024; January 3, 2025; February 7, 2025; March 7, 2025; April 4, 2025; May 2, 2025; ]
Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family-friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style on the lawns.
Her Excellency and Mr Bunten invite the public to go along to the Government House gardens, take a picnic lunch, spread out a rug or unfold a camping chair and enjoy the surroundings, […]
[ October 24, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
OzAsia Festival returns from 24 October to 10 November 2024 with a jam-packed program of events for the whole family including the Moon Lantern Trail and Lucky Dumpling Market.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, the Adelaide Riverbank Precinct will come to life with incredible music, dance and theatre, astounding visual art and delicious cuisine.
OzAsia Festival is […]
[ September 5, 2024 to September 8, 2024. September 12, 2024 to September 15, 2024. September 19, 2024 to September 20, 2024. September 20, 2024; September 22, 2024; September 26, 2024 to September 29, 2024. October 2, 2024 to October 6, 2024. October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
The unparalleled beauty of nature is showcased in all its vibrant glory in EDEN, an interactive experience that encourages everyone to see the beauty in the world around us, as part of Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
The current season of EDEN has been extended until 13 October 2024 which means you can take the whole family […]
It’s dazzling, it’s delightful, it’s a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Adelaide is a real prize for your eyes.
Review by Carla Caruso
Arcade games, claw machines, bumper cars … these are a few of my boys’ favourite things!
You can find all of them in the one place at Archie Brothers Cirque […]
Situated a short stroll from the South Park Lands, Hutt Street is the perfect starting point to fuel up before a day of family activities.
Grab the gang and some takeaway treats from the Local IGA before heading to TreeClimb or a journey on two wheels and explore the Bike Art Trail or BMX City […]
[ November 14, 2024 to November 17, 2024. ]
The VAILO Adelaide 500 will bring Adelaide’s city streets alive from 14-17 November 2024 with exciting Supercar racing, plenty of off track family fun and HUGE blockbuster concerts.
Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the family friendly Adelaide 500 is Australia’s largest domestic ticketed motorsport event and is the season finale event for the Repco Supercars Championship.
Last […]
[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with a whole-new free program of interactive surprises, thought-provoking installations, and breathtaking projections.
Works by local and international artists from the world’s leading creative studios will be showcased at Adelaide’s iconic institutions and secret hideaways.
Installations & Locations
ChronoHarp […]
[ April 28, 2024; ]
Kaurna Cultural Activity Day – Sunday 28 April 2024
In partnership with Green Adelaide and Kaurna Firesticks Team, the City of Adelaide invites you to go and learn from the Kaurna community about traditional land management techniques, Cultural Burning, Connections to Country and the continuing importance today of enabling Cultural practices in urban landscapes.
Join them for:
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