Find free activities, events and places to visit this Christmas in Adelaide.
Christmas is such a special time for families, but it can also be an expensive time too. We are fortunate in Adelaide to have many free, local community events at this special time of year hosted by local councils, community groups and churches.
Listed below are some ideas for families looking for Christmas activities that won’t break the bank!
You can’t miss the Giant Christmas Tree in the City and this year Adelaide has a fantastic new Santa Course you can follow. Take a stroll through Adelaide Arcade which is always beautiful and over at the State Library you can visit the largest indoor Christmas tree in the Mortlock wing.
Check out our Christmas Light Guide for some of the best streets around Adelaide to visit, and be sure to attend your local Christmas Pageant or Carols event – many this year are also screening Christmas movies too. Take along your own picnic so you won’t need to buy food or drinks.
If you have any other budget friendly activities for families this Christmas share them in the comments below, or send an email our way to hello@playandgo.com.au
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Christkindlmarkt | Hahndorf Christmas Markets | 15-17 Dec 2023
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Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival | 9-23 Dec 2023
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Adelaide Carols by Candlelight | Elder Park | 9 Dec 2023
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Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | 24 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024
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Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
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Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide | South Australian Pageants
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Carrick Hill Christmas Celebration | 3 Dec 2023
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Adelaide Christmas Carols Guide | South Australia
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Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train
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Adelaide’s Giant Father Christmas | Adelaide Central Market
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Christmas In The Square | Henley Beach | 3 Dec 2023
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Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia
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Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 25 Nov – 31 Dec 2023
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Santa Course | Rundle Mall | Christmas in Adelaide
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Christmas Lights Guide 2023 | Best Streets to See Christmas Lights around Adelaide
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Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2023 | City of Adelaide
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Festive Weekends | City of Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2023
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Wonderfull Christmas Festival | Playford Uniting Church | 15 Dec 2023
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Christmas in Mt Barker | Get Festive Pop Up Park | 15 & 16 Dec 2023
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Christmas in Prospect Street Party | 9 Dec 2023
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MRASA Toy Run | Victoria Park to Callington Oval | 10 Dec 2023
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Fun Free Christmas Activities in Adelaide Arcade
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Santa’s Workshop at Gawler Civic Centre | 16-19 Dec 2023
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Christmas in the Park | Trott Park | 9 Dec 2023
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Christmas at Burnside Village | Christmas Display & Photos with Santa
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Mannum Christmas Pageant & Street Party | 2 Dec 2023
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Free Photos with Santa | The Grove Shopping Centre | 25 Nov – 24 Dec 2023
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Christmas Wonderland | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | Bamboozled | 2 Dec 2023
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Christmas at the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market
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Carols at the Rotunda | Unley
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Melbourne Street Gnome Trail | North Adelaide
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Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights Display | St Peters
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Explore the Christmas Story | Adelaide City Salvos | 18-21 Dec 2023
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