FREE Things to do this Christmas in Adelaide
Find free activities, events and places to visit this Christmas in and around 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 plenty of ideas 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 be sure to take a stroll through Adelaide Arcade which is always beautiful. North Terrace is fabulous to explore day or night, and at the State Library you can visit the largest indoor Christmas tree in the Mortlock wing.
Check out our Christmas Lights 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
Christmas in the City of Adelaide | 2026
Experience Christmas in the City! Celebrate the most magical time of the year with a jam-packed program of free events, ...
Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights Display | St Peters
Residents of Ninth Avenue in St Peters bring joy to the local community each festive season with their annual Christmas ...
Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia
Christmas at the Mortlock - Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide. Each year ...
Santa Mail | Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas
Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas and drop it into Australia Post - no stamp required! What’s on your ...
Gawler Christmas Carols | Pioneer Park | 19 Dec 2026
Get in the festive spirit this Christmas at Pioneer Park for an evening of family entertainment and Christmas cheer. The ...
Carols & Christmas Markets | Prospect | 19 Dec 2026
Get into the festive spirit at Carols & Christmas Markets at St Helens Park in Prospect. Take the whole family ...
Minda Community Christmas Carols & Markets | North Brighton | 5 Dec 2026
The annual Community Christmas Carols and Markets event is back on at Minda this December. This year, they are changing ...
Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide | South Australian Pageants
Your Guide to all of the Christmas Pageants around Adelaide Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their ...
Lobethal Christmas Pageant | Adelaide Hills | 23 Dec 2026
Join the fun as Santa and all his helpers arrive to spread cheer around the Adelaide Hills at The Lobethal ...
Adelaide’s Giant Father Christmas | Adelaide Central Market
Giant Santa in the City - Father Christmas returns to the Adelaide Central Market. The Market Tower on Grote Street ...
Adelaide Christmas Carols Guide | South Australia
Your 2026 Guide to Local Community Christmas Carols in South Australia Find your local family friendly Christmas Carols event in ...
Goolwa Christmas Concert & Lights Flotilla | 19 Dec 2026
The Goolwa Community Association presents the Goolwa Christmas Concert and Flotilla. The whole family can enjoy a magical evening of ...
Goolwa Christmas Pageant | 6 Dec 2026
The Goolwa Community Association presents the Goolwa Christmas Pageant Christmas in Goolwa begins with the Goolwa Christmas Pageant on Sunday ...
Prospect Christmas Fair & Carols in the Park | 5 Dec 2026
The Prospect Christmas Fair returns under the stars this December, featuring Prospect Lions Club Carols in the Park. For the ...
Woodside Christmas Pageant, Markets & Fireworks | 10 Dec 2026
Get ready for another awesome Woodside Christmas Parade in the Adelaide Hills, including the Moffett Street Market and a fireworks ...
Mannum Christmas Pageant | 5 Dec 2026
The annual Mannum Christmas Pageant, Street Party and Fireworks will have entertainment for the whole family. Get ready for an ...
Christmas Where the Angas Flows | 11 Dec 2026
Christmas Where the Angas Flows is an annual, free community Christmas celebration held in Strathalbyn. Christmas Where the Angas Flows ...
Port Pirie Christmas Pageant, Carols & Markets | 5 Dec 2026
The 65th Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be followed by Carols by Candlelight and include Christmas Twilight Markets. Children and ...
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete | 5 Dec 2026
The Lions Club of Morgan & District Inc. will be hosting the annual Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete on the ...
Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Market & Fair | 7 Dec 2025
The Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Market & Fair is an event that brings joy to the Adelaide Hills each year ...
Gawler Christmas Parade & Apex Community Christmas Markets | 28 Nov 2026
The much-loved Villawood Gawler Christmas Parade is returning to Murray Street in partnership with the Apex Community Christmas Twilight Markets ...
Playford Community Christmas Pageant | 21 Nov 2026
Join family and friends for a day of fun and community spirit at the Playford Community Christmas Pageant. Go along ...
Salisbury Community Christmas Parade | 28 Nov 2026
Santa is heading to Salisbury for the Salisbury Community Christmas Parade featuring amusements, kids activities and entertainment for the whole ...
Angaston Christmas Parade | 27 Nov 2026
The Angaston Christmas Parade is back, and it’s the night the whole Barossa looks forward to all year. Angaston’s main ...
Swan Reach Christmas Pageant | 20 Nov 2026
Celebrate the festive season with the wonderful Swan Reach community at the 2026 Swan Reach Christmas Pageant. Enjoy the Christmas ...
Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | 1 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up nightly this ...
Adelaide Town Hall Christmas Concert | 16 Dec 2026
Free Community Christmas Concert at the Adelaide Town Hall. Celebrate the spirit of the season with a joyful Christmas Sing-Along ...
Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 28 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland, with the Loxton Light Up Day the annual highlight. Now in ...
City of PAE Christmas Parade and Street Party | 6 Dec 2026
The 36th annual City of PAE Christmas Parade and Street Party returns to the heart of Port Adelaide in December ...
Wauwi Nights Christmas Edition | Outdoor Movie | 4 Dec 2026
Celebrate Christmas under the stars as Light Square/Wauwi transforms into a festive open-air cinema in the heart of the West ...
Meander Market on Melbourne Street | North Adelaide | 5 Dec 2026
Just in time for Mother's Day, go along to Meander Market in North Adelaide featuring over 70 stunning artisan stalls, ...
Norwood Twilight Carols | Stepney | 5 Dec 2026
Enjoy twilight carols in an open-air concert under the stars that will have everyone singing along to their favourite Christmas ...
Norwood Christmas Pageant | 21 Nov 2026
The Norwood Christmas Pageant takes place in November each year and is one of the City of Norwood Payneham & ...
Find the Christmas Elves | Norwood | 2 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
The enchanting Christmas elves have returned to the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) ready to sprinkle magic ...
Adelaide Carols by Candlelight | Elder Park | 12 Dec 2026
St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight will be returning to Adelaide's Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama this December. Mark your calendars and ...
Outdoor Movie Night | Plant 4 Bowden | 4 Dec 2026
Get into the Christmas spirit with a free outdoor screening of the festive favourite Elf at Plant 4 Bowden. Presented ...
Christmas at Burnside Village | Christmas Display & Photos with Santa
Celebrate Santa's Arrival at Burnside Village as they roll out the red carpet for the jolliest VIP of all! To ...
Carols at the Rotunda | Unley | 5 Dec 2026
Gather with your friends and family for Christmas at the Rotunda and enjoy a free concert in the park. Celebrate ...
St Clair Carols by Candlelight & Night Market | 19 Dec 2026
St Clair Carols by Candlelight is a much-loved free community Christmas celebration bringing families and the local community together to ...
Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks | 5 Dec 2026
Mount Barker Carols and Fireworks is the largest Christmas carols event in the Adelaide Hills and has now been running ...
Mount Barker Christmas Pageant | 5 Dec 2026
Celebrating their 44th year, the Mt Barker Christmas Pageant looks forward to seeing lots of happy faces once again on ...
City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant | Christies Beach | 22 Nov 2026
The beloved City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant will dazzle the streets of Christies Beach, followed by Christmas in the Park ...
Jamestown Christmas Pageant | 6 Dec 2026
Jamestown Christmas Pageant, Markets and Magic Cave The Jamestown Christmas Pageant returns on Sunday 6 December 2026, bringing festive fun ...
Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Community Christmas Parade | 15 Nov 2026
Celebrate Santa’s arrival at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza. Santa Claus is coming to town and the jolly man in red ...
Carols in the Park | Kensington Park | 4 Dec 2026
The City of Burnside's Carols in the Park is back in 2026 - at a brand new location! The City ...
The Handmade Christmas Market | Lobethal | 19 Dec 2026
The Handmade Christmas Market is returning to Lobethal, bigger and brighter than ever before! The Handmade Christmas Market stallholders are ...
Adelaide Christmas Markets Guide 2026
Family Friendly Christmas Markets in South Australia - shop local this Christmas! Finding that special gift is made easy when ...
Walkervillage Christmas Fair | Walkerville | 29 Nov 2026
Enjoy the magic and excitement of the annual Walkervillage Christmas Fair. The Walkervillage Christmas Fair is back for 2026 at ...
Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival | 21 Nov 2026
The Kookaburra Homes Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival is a FREE community event, created for locals, by locals. The 2026 ...
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 21 Nov 2026
Adelaide’s New Christmas Tree in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga 2026. A brand-new Christmas Tree is coming to Victoria Square / ...
Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train
Photos with Santa at Myer - Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer's ...
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