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
St Clair Carols by Candlelight & Night Market | 20 Dec 2025
St Clair Carols by Candlelight is a vibrant community Christmas celebration bringing together families, neighbours and visitors for a festive ...
Christmas at Melba’s Chocolates | Angaston & Woodside
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Melba’s Chocolates at their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills or their Angaston Dessert ...
Santa Photos at Brickworks Marketplace | Torrensville
Capture The Magic of Christmas at Brickworks Marketplace with FREE Santa photos. Tis’ the season for making magical memories and ...
Free Photos with Santa | The Grove Shopping Centre | 1-24 Dec 2025
Santa is visiting The Grove Shopping Centre again this year for FREE photos with families. Whether you’re wanting a family ...
FREE Santa Photos | District Outlet Centre | 17-22 Dec 2025
FREE Photos with Santa at District Outlet - Christmas 2025! Get ready for festive fun at District Outlet, Parafield, with ...
ABA Trades Christmas Community Fundraiser | 20 Dec 2025
aba TRADES is welcoming the South Australian community to their new Stepney HQ for their annual Christmas Community Fundraiser in ...
Carols in the Park at Rex Jones Reserve | 20 Dec 2025
Enjoy an evening of carols with a free barbecue at Carols in the Park in North Plympton. Go along to ...
Christmas Carols Festival | Mellor Park | 17 Dec 2025
Go along with family and friends for a night of Christmas tunes at Mellor Park in Lockleys. The tradition of ...
Christmas Where the Angas Flows | 12 Dec 2025
Christmas Where the Angas Flows is an annual, free community Christmas celebration held in Strathalbyn. Christmas Where the Angas Flows ...
Christmas in Barossa | 28 Nov – 12 Dec 2025
Christmas in Barossa is about small towns coming together, catching up while wandering between stalls and street food and watching ...
Gawler Christmas Carols | Pioneer Park | 20 Dec 2025
Take the family along for a night of Christmas carols and food stalls at the Gawler APEX Community Christmas Carols ...
Carols on the Oval | Glen Osmond | 21 Dec 2025
Take along family and friends to Carols on the Oval with Glen Osmond Baptist Church for an evening of Christmas ...
Carols On The Lawn | Stirling | 13 Dec 2025
Join a magical evening of festive cheer on the lawns in front of the Stirling Coventry Library for Carols on ...
Fun Free Christmas Activities in Adelaide Arcade
If you are looking for some fun, festive and FREE activities that the whole family can enjoy, take a look ...
Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market | North Adelaide | 6 Dec 2025
Experience a Christmas artisan market that has it all in North Adelaide. Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market returns ...
Angaston Christmas Parade | 28 Nov 2025
The Angaston Christmas Parade is back, and it’s the night the whole Barossa looks forward to all year. Angaston’s main ...
Christmas at the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market
Christmas at the Market every Sunday - Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market December Program. For families wanting to shop with less ...
Goolwa Christmas Concert & Flotilla | 20 Dec 2025
The Goolwa Community Association presents the Goolwa Christmas Flotilla. The whole family can enjoy a magical evening of decorated boats ...
Goolwa Christmas Pageant | 7 Dec 2025
The Goolwa Community Association presents the Goolwa Christmas Pageant Christmas in Goolwa begins with the Goolwa Christmas Pageant on 7 ...
Adelaide Town Hall Christmas Concert | 16 Dec 2025
Free Community Christmas Concert at the Adelaide Town Hall. Celebrate the spirit of the season with a joyful Christmas Sing-Along ...
Adelaide Christmas Lights 2025 | Best Houses, Streets & Displays
Where to see the best Christmas lights and find the Best Streets for Christmas lights in Adelaide in 2025. Find ...
Lobethal Christmas Pageant | Adelaide Hills | 23 Dec 2025
Join the fun as Santa and all his helpers arrive to spread cheer around the Adelaide Hills at The Lobethal ...
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival | 12-23 Dec 2025
The Lights of Lobethal Festival, created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, is a much loved Christmas ...
Salisbury Community Christmas Carols | 6 Dec 2025
Celebrate Christmas at the Salisbury Community Christmas Carols! Join in the celebrations at Carisbrooke Park on Saturday 6 December from ...
Melbourne Street Gnome Trail | North Adelaide | 28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Melbourne Street Christmas Gnome Trail & Christmas Competition. Discover and count all the Christmas gnomes hiding along Melbourne Street from ...
Free Christmas Activities | Adelaide Central Market | 16-24 Dec 2025
Kids can join in the Adelaide Central Market's free workshops, including a gingerbread cooking demonstration and free festive craft in ...
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 ...
Carols at the Rotunda | Unley | 6 Dec 2025
Gather with your friends and family for Christmas at the Rotunda and enjoy a free concert in the park. Celebrate ...
Mannum Christmas Pageant | 6 Dec 2025
The annual Mannum Christmas Pageant will have entertainment for the whole family. Get ready for an enchanting evening of holiday ...
Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks | 6 Dec 2025
Mount Barker Carols in the Park is the largest Christmas carols event in the Adelaide Hills and has now been ...
Mount Barker Christmas Pageant | 6 Dec 2025
Celebrating their 43rd year, the Mt Barker Christmas Pageant looks forward to seeing lots of happy faces once again on ...
Tailem Bend Christmas Parade | 13 Dec 2025
The Tailem Bend Christmas Parade will have free entertainment for the kids, plenty of market stalls and displays, food galore ...
Nairne Community Carols | 13 Dec 2025
Join Nairne's Community Christmas Carols for a festive musical evening. The Nairne & Districts Residents’ Association is delighted to announce ...
Nairne Christmas Twilight Market | 12 Dec 2025
Christmas in Nairne's Main Street will feature shopping and eating with the Main Street traders, market stalls and of course, ...
Woodside Christmas Pageant, Markets & Fireworks | 11 Dec 2025
Get ready for another awesome Woodside Christmas Parade in the Adelaide Hills, including the Moffett Street Market and a fireworks ...
Adelaide Carols by Candlelight | Elder Park | 13 Dec 2025
St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight will be returning to Adelaide's Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama this December. Mark your calendars and ...
Swan Reach Christmas Pageant | 21 Nov 2025
The Swan Reach Christmas Pageant is back in 2025. Get ready for a magical evening full of community spirit, festive ...
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete | 6 Dec 2025
The Lions Club of Morgan & District Inc. will be hosting the annual Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete on the ...
Port Pirie Christmas Pageant, Carols & Markets | 6 Dec 2025
The 64th Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be followed by Carols by Candlelight and include Christmas Twilight Markets. Children and ...
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 ...
Playford Community Christmas Pageant | 22 Nov 2025
Join family and friends for a day of fun and community spirit at the Playford Community Christmas Pageant. Go along ...
Urban Market Co. | Christmas Market | Tusmore | 6 Dec 2025
Soak up the festive vibes and enjoy a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere at the Urban Market Co. - Christmas Edition Market ...
Christmas at the Cove | 13 Dec 2025
Gather the whole family for some festive cheer at the Cove Civic Centre in Hallett Cove. Take the whole family ...
Music At The Tree – Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 18-24 Dec 2025
Countdown to Christmas with Music at the Tree. Christmas is Coming to Town - and there’s no better place to ...
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 ...
Find the Christmas Elves | Norwood | 1 Nov – 31 Dec 2025
The enchanting Christmas elves have returned to the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) ready to sprinkle magic ...
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 ...
Adelady Christmas Village | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 12 & 13 Dec 2025
The Adelady Christmas Village returns to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga on 12 & 13 December 2025. Wander through over 100 local market ...
Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | 22 Nov 2025 – 2 Jan 2026
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up nightly from ...
Christmas in the City of Adelaide | 2025
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the City of Adelaide! Celebrate Christmas at the Giant Christmas Tree Lighting on 15 ...
Hallett Cove Community Carols | 5 Dec 2025
The Hallett Cove Community Carols event 'Christmas by the Sea' has been an institution for over 20 years. Join the ...
Adelaide’s Giant Father Christmas | Adelaide Central Market
Giant Father Christmas returns to the Adelaide Central Market. The Market Tower on Grote Street in Adelaide is the proud ...
Mawson Centre Christmas Market | Mawson Lakes | 22 Nov 2025
Looking to start your Christmas shopping? Support local and go along to The Mawson Centre Christmas Market. Tick off all ...
Norwood Twilight Carols | Stepney | 6 Dec 2025
Enjoy twilight carols in an open-air concert under the stars that will have everyone singing along to their favourite Christmas ...
Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer's Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for ...
Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party | 7 Dec 2025
The 35th annual City of PAE Christmas Parade followed by a street party. This family-friendly community celebration includes dazzling floats ...
Carols at Kingswood Oval | City of Mitcham | 29 Nov 2025
Carols at Kingswood Oval festivities kick off with kid's activities, craft stalls and roving entertainers and a Christmas Market. One ...
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree Lighting Event | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 15 Nov 2025
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree Lighting event Every Christmas, Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree soars 25 metres into the sky above Victoria ...
Adelaide Christmas Carols Guide | South Australia
Your 2025 Guide to Local Community Christmas Carols in South Australia Find your local family friendly Christmas Carols event in ...
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 ...
Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide | Santa Photos
Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide - Book your Santa photos. Taking the kids to see Santa is a ...
Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Community Christmas Parade | 9 Nov 2025
Celebrate Santa’s arrival at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza. Santa Claus is coming to town on Sunday 9 November, and the ...
Walkervillage Christmas Fair | Walkerville | 16 Nov 2025
Enjoy the magic and excitement of the annual Walkervillage Christmas Fair. It's that time of year again with the Walkervillage ...
Christmas at the Bay | Glenelg | 6 Dec 2025
Christmas at the Bay will mark the start of the festive season in Holdfast Bay. Christmas at the Bay replaces ...
Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival | 14 & 15 Nov 2025
Kookaburra Homes Murray Bridge Riverfront Two Day Christmas Festival. The 2025 Kookaburra Homes Christmas Festival in Murray Bridge will kick ...
Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 29 Nov – 31 Dec 2025
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland. Now in its 34th year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once ...
Playford Community Carols | Elizabeth | 6 Dec 2025
The Playford Community Carols will light up Fremont Park with a summer evening full of family fun, live music and ...
Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols | 29 Nov 2025
The 11th Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols will be a great way to gather with friends and family to celebrate the spirit ...
Gawler Christmas Parade & Apex Community Christmas Markets | 29 Nov 2025
The much-loved Villawood Gawler Christmas Parade is returning to Murray Street in partnership with the Apex Community Christmas Markets. Featuring ...
Salisbury Community Christmas Parade | 29 Nov 2025
Santa is heading to Salisbury for the Salisbury Community Christmas Parade featuring amusements, kids activities and entertainment for the whole ...
Adelaide Christmas Markets Guide 2025
Family Friendly Christmas Markets in South Australia - shop local this Christmas! Finding that special gift is made easy when ...
Christmas in Prospect Fair | 6 Dec 2025
The Christmas In Prospect Fair is back this December in a new location - the Prospect Memorial Gardens. Mark your ...
Norwood Christmas Pageant | 22 Nov 2025
The Norwood Christmas Pageant takes place in November each year and is one of the City of Norwood Payneham & ...
Minda Community Christmas Carols & Markets | North Brighton | 6 Dec 2025
The annual Community Christmas Carols and Markets event is back on at Minda this December. This year, they are changing ...
Image Source: main photo by Play & Go
SUBSCRIBE
Follow Play & Go on Facebook and Instagram
Want to get all the latest events and activities straight to your inbox?
Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter below to keep up to date with our latest posts and find out all the best events & activities for Adelaide families. Newsletters are only sent once a week, and you may sometimes get a special offer exclusively for our subscribers only!
