[ December 31, 2019; ]
New Year’s Eve in Adelaide – Your Guide to Family Friendly New Year Celebrations
New Year’s Eve – Tuesday 31 December 2019
There are plenty of free celebrations planned all over South Australia, many with spectacular fireworks. Check out the options below.
Wishing you and your family a safe and Happy New Year in 2020, full of good […]
[ October 12, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 21, 2019; January 5, 2020; ]
Stable Stars Kids Club Summer Series
Celebrate the New Year trackside at the Fleurieu Family Day races hosted by the Strathalbyn Racing Club on Sunday 5 January 2020.
A relaxed, affordable family-friendly racing event, entry is FREE for kids under 16. There will be food vans, market stalls and cheese platters on offer. At the racecourse in […]
[ December 31, 2019; January 1, 2020; ]
Wallaroo New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Carnival Fun Day
Bring in the New Year for 2020 at The Drakes Supermarkets Copper Coast New Year’s Celebrations at Wallaroo, followed by a family friendly Carnival Fun Day.
This annual family-friendly alcohol-free event is held on the corner of Jetty Road and Chatfield Terrace from 6.30pm and features […]
[ December 31, 2019; ]
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Join in the free fun family entertainment on Warland Reserve in Victor Harbor and enjoy the kid’s early fireworks at 9:45pm, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular!
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations attract more than 10,000 spectators enjoying the festivities around Warland Reserve, and over 30,000 locals, families and visitors […]
[ 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 […]
[ December 13, 2019; December 20, 2019; January 3, 2020; January 10, 2020; January 24, 2020; ]
Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets
***Editors Note: Markets on Friday 20 December have been cancelled due to extreme weather forecast.
The Semaphore Mainstreet Association hold the Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets along the Semaphore foreshore on Friday nights during the summer school holidays.
The Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets are held on select Friday nights at the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve from […]
[ December 22, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Christmas Shopping at Adelaide Central Market
The Adelaide Central Market is gearing up for another bumper Christmas trade, with more than 500,000 people anticipated to walk through the Market’s doors in the last two weeks of the season, 115,000 of those are expected to visit in the final three days.
Christmas is one of the most exciting […]
[ December 23, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
The Nutcracker Royal Opera House Performance Screening
The Royal Opera House 2019/20 Live Cinema Season presents the perfect family treat this festive season with the beloved Christmas classic The Nutcracker (23 and 24 December 2019), screening at Event Cinemas.
Audiences in Australia are never far from the action at the Royal Opera House, with select filmed live […]
[ December 16, 2019 to December 20, 2019. January 8, 2020 to January 10, 2020. January 13, 2020 to January 17, 2020. January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020. ]
Cirkidz
Spring off the couch and into the circus! Balance, coordination, strength, creativity and teamwork – put them all to the test during the Cirkidz School Holiday Program.
Go and try their popular sessions SOAR (trapeze, hoop, silks) and Off the Wall (tumbling, tramp and acro) or experience a variety of circus skills and challenges in one of their […]
[ 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 31, 2019 to January 26, 2020. ]
SPLASH Family Festival at Murray Bridge
The SPLASH Family Festival returns to Sturt Reserve for its second year with a jam-packed program of activities by day and by night in Murray Bridge.
The Murray Bridge Council is running a river activation program from New Year’s Eve until Australia Day. They will have a huge range of free […]
[ 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 14, 2019; ]
RSPCA Dog Friendly Screening of Frozen 2
Wallis Cinemas will host an RSPCA fundraising screening of Frozen 2 at the beginning of the school holidays at Mainline Drive-In, Gepps Cross, on Saturday, 14 December 2019.
Entry is $25 per car, with $12 of every ticket sale donated to RSPCA South Australia.
Gates open at 7:30pm and every car […]
[ December 29, 2019 to January 26, 2020. ]
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is coming to Adelaide for the very first time.
Featuring music by the legendary Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has been seen by over 12 million people worldwide. Acclaimed by audiences and critics […]
[ 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
UPDATE SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 2019 – MARKET CANCELLED
As fires are still burning in the Adelaide Hills we have no choice but to cancel this weekend’s market on the advice of the Adelaide Hills Council and CFS. We are absolutely devastated for our Hills community. We were evacuated from our homes […]
G’day Parks in South Australia
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your next family getaway, G’day Parks has more than 40 locations in South Australia to choose from.
Australia’s largest holiday park network with 280+ locations across the country, G’day Parks offers plenty of choice when it comes to your authentic Aussie family holiday experience. Whether […]
Pick Your Own Cherries
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]
[ December 1, 2018 to December 24, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 16, 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 21, 2019; ]
Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market
NOTE: The Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market has been rescheduled to Saturday 21 December from 8am – 12noon due to extreme heat.
The annual Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market will be held at Mt Pleasant Showground.
Get all your fresh food shopping done for Christmas in one place. The event […]
Lolly Jar Circus Classes
Lolly Jar Circus has been operating for 6 years and is a charity that runs circus classes that are inclusive of young people with disabilities or at social risk.
Young people with Down Syndrome, other chromosomal disorders, cerebral palsy, muscular weakness, autism, intellectual disability and who are in State care or fostered, along […]
[ December 16, 2019 to December 18, 2019. January 7, 2020 to January 10, 2020. January 13, 2020 to January 17, 2020. January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020. ]
Australian Sports Camps 3- day Cricket, Soccer, Netball and Basketball school holiday sports coaching camps plus horse riding programs.
Australian Sports Camps will be running 3-day sports camps during the Summer school holidays. Kids aged between 6 to 16 of all abilities will be able to have fun, improve their game and their love for their […]
[ January 14, 2020 to January 19, 2020. ]
The Story of Aladdin – Hills Youth Theatre
Hills Youth Theatre’s next production is The Story of Aladdin, performing from January 14 – 19 2020 at the Stirling Community Theatre.
Aladdin is a poor boy, from a poor family, with poor prospects. He lives in the City of all Cities, a bustling place of colour and activity. […]
[ 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 19, 2019; ]
Frozen Fun
A “Frozen”-inspired dance class with drama activities, craft and face painting.
Journey up the North Mountain, dance like a snowflake, and melt like a snowman. Children will make icy ribbon bracelets to dance with, and have their face painted as a snow queen or snowman.
Dance along with fluffy friends, ‘Lacey’ and ‘Liam’ Llama and explore […]
[ 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! […]
