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 around Adelaide Arcade.
Everyone looks forward to when the Adelaide Arcade Christmas decorations go up, and each year they don’t disappoint. The giant twinkling Christmas trees and hanging garlands adorned in traditional red, green and gold baubles along with everyone’s favourite Santa figure who has been part of Adelaide Arcade’s Christmas display for over twenty years set the scene for a magical Christmas.
Adelaide Arcade Festive Photo Moments
Adelaide Arcade invites you to take photos this Christmas, particularly with the famous Santa figure, which has been part of Adelaide Arcade’s display for over 25 years. You’ll also find a festive photo stand with two fun backdrops to choose from – Santa’s Workshop or the Gingerbread House.
Adelaide Arcade Tea Rooms
Check out ‘Santa’s Workshop’ in the former tea rooms and make sure you explore the Arcade (visit the balcony level, too!) to experience the enchanting Christmas windows created by their talented shop owners and staff.
Make sure you look up and take in the red and white hot air balloons floating through the Arcade delivering gifts. Have you spotted their giant red present box on the outside Grenfell Street end balcony? It lights up at night time too!
Christmas Choirs
The fabulous team from SPOC Music will be performing live at Adelaide Arcade on 4 and 5 December 2025 from 11am to 1pm, sharing all your favourite Christmas carols. This ensemble gives non-professional musicians a platform to connect, rehearse and perform in a supportive space, and this year they’re bringing festive cheer to the Arcade.
Adelaide Arcade also welcomes the Lift Choir to Adelaide Arcade on Friday 19 December 2025 from 11am to 12pm. This uplifting community choir brings together past and present Lift Cancer Care patients, their families and supporters, creating a warm, inclusive space where anyone can experience the joy and confidence that comes from singing.
Kids Free Christmas Trail
Looking for a fun family break from shopping? Pick up a Christmas Trail brochure from the stands at the Rundle Mall and Grenfell Street entrances. Then explore the Arcade, finding festive-themed displays in shop windows and throughout the centre, a playful way for kids (and kids at heart) to enjoy the season.
Christmas Windows
Enjoy a magical stroll around the Arcade and check out their retailers’ festive window displays.
Minda Charity Gift Wrapping at Adelaide Arcade
Adelaide Arcade’s beloved charity gift-wrapping service will return on Sunday 1 December, run by volunteers from Minda. This year marks a milestone of $100,000 raised to date, with 100% of the proceeds supporting Minda’s programs in accommodation, respite, aged care, and employment services for people with disabilities.
For a small donation, you can take the stress out of Christmas shopping and have your gifts expertly wrapped by the wonderful volunteers at Minda. All funds raised will help to change the lives of people with disability.
Location
Adelaide Arcade is located opposite the fountain in Rundle Mall and runs between Grenfell Street and Rundle Mall.
You can enter Adelaide Arcade via Rundle Mall, Grenfell Street or via Gay’s Arcade off Twin Street. View opening hours here.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Arcade website.
What: Fun Free Activities in Adelaide Arcade
When: November & December 2025
Where: Adelaide Arcade – 112/118 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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