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How The Grinch Stole Christmas | Ignite Unley Outdoor Cinema | 8 Dec 2017

[ December 8, 2017; 6:00 pm; ]
Ignite Unley Outdoor Cinema – How The Grinch Stole Christmas
The City of Unley will celebrate everything Christmas with a free outdoor cinema event at Forestville Reserve on Friday 8 December, 2017.
Activities start from 6pm with How the Grinch Stole Christmas screening at sunset. Explore Christmas markets, be entertained with live music and children’s activities, and […]

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Gilles Street Market Grand Bazaar | Adelaide | 3 Dec 2017

[ December 3, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
The Gilles Street Grand Bazaar on Sunday 3 December 2017
With 170 exhibitors this outdoor market event is going to be epic.
The Gilles Street Kids “Made it” Market returns with a handful of children, setting up shop and selling their wares.

The Christmas Tree Plantation will be setting up a pop up shop with fresh real trees […]

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Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Best Activities & Ideas for Summer Holidays | Dec 2017 – Jan 2018

[ December 15, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]  
Adelaide School Holidays
Find all the best activities & ideas for the Adelaide Summer School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do during the school holidays, the Play & Go team have put together our Holiday Guide featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on offer. […]

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O-Bahn Community Fun Day | Rymill Park | 10 Dec 2017

[ December 10, 2017; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
O-Bahn Community Fun Day at Rymill Park
SA Planning, Transport and Infrastructure have nearly completed work on the O-Bahn City Access Project and they are planning to celebrate and thank the community for their patience during this important project.

The O-Bahn Community Fun Day will be held on Sunday 10 December 2017 between 11am and 3pm.  Enjoy […]

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Water Wonderland Adelaide | Inflatable Water Park Fun at Bonython Park | 28 Dec 2017 to 28 Jan 2018

[ December 28, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
The world’s largest inflatable water theme park, Water Wonderland, is in Adelaide 28 December to 28 January 2018.
The water theme park will burst open its gates in time for the summer school holidays at Bonython Park.
READ OUR REVIEW OF LAST YEAR’S WATER WONDERLAND HERE
Water Wonderland is aimed at bringing fun and excitement to the cities […]

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Adelaide Hills Wine Race Day | Morphettville Racecourse | 9 Dec 2017

[ December 9, 2017; 12:00 pm; ]  
The Adelaide Hills Wine Race Day is your chance to experience amazing Adelaide Hills Wines with your friends and family on the lawns whilst enjoying the excitement of Adelaide’s horse racing.
There are 6 fabulous Wineries showcasing their wines on the Champagne Lawns – The Lane, O’Leary Walker, Barristers Block, Sidewood, Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard and […]

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Family Christmas Show | Woodville Town Hall | 2 Dec 2017

[ December 2, 2017; 5:00 pm; ]
Woodville Family Christmas Show
The Woodville Business Association presents the Family Christmas Show on 2 December 2017.
The Woodville Town Hall will be buzzing with performances by local artists, food and market stalls, jumping castle, face painting and more.

Nova 919’s Casanova van will drop by, and Santa will also be making an appearance!

For more information and all […]

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Semaphore Summer Carnival | New Years Eve & Australia Day Fireworks | Dec 2017-Jan 2018

[ December 16, 2017 to December 24, 2017. December 26, 2017 to January 28, 2018. ]
Semaphore Summer Carnival 2017
Summer in Adelaide is a time when families can head to the beach and enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Semaphore Summer Carnival.
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 […]

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Lights of Lobethal Festival | 10-30 Dec 2017

[ December 10, 2017 to December 30, 2017. ]
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival
Lobethal lights up on Sunday 10 December until Saturday 30 December 2017
The Lights of Lobethal Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley in the Adelaide Hills for over sixty years. Created by the community of Lobethal, the true spirit of Christmas has now evolved into the largest Community Christmas […]

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Loxton Lights Festival | 25 Nov – 31 Dec 2017

[ November 25, 2017 6:00 pm to December 31, 2017 6:00 pm. ]

Loxton Lights Festival 2017
Loxton shines during this joyous festival with thousands of twinkling fairy lights, bright colourful banners, sparkling garlands and tinsel to create a magic spectacle. An enormous Christmas tree dazzles in the heart of town and from there, large clusters of residential streets feature homes adorned with over 350 illuminated Christmas scenes, paintings […]

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Kickstart Happiness this Christmas in Adelaide | Closes 12 Dec 2017

[ November 24, 2017 to December 12, 2017. ]
Kickstart Happiness this Christmas in South Australia
While we are fortunate to live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Christmas is an especially challenging time for many struggling South Australian families and children. This Christmas Statewide Super and National Pharmacies are encouraging South Australians to donate gifts for children who otherwise wouldn’t receive […]

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Adelaide Roller City Grand Opening Weekend | Free Skating | 8-10 Dec 2017

[ December 8, 2017 4:00 pm to December 10, 2017 4:00 pm. ]
Adelaide Roller City Grand Opening Weekend with Free Skating
Everyone is invited to the Adelaide Roller City Grand Opening weekend on 8, 9 and 10 December with FREE skating sessions ALL weekend.

No entry fee.  No skate hire fee.  Just head down to Thebarton, go for a roll and have a wheely good time!

Adelaide Roller City will […]

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STV One & All Tall Ship Open Days | Port Adelaide | 3 & 17 Dec 2017

[ December 3, 2017; December 17, 2017; ]
The STV One & All Tall Ship Open Days in Port Adelaide
Climb on board and see South Australia’s greatest sailing asset, the STV One & All Sailing Ship, during one of their public open days.
Walk the decks, be at the ship’s helm, venture into the galley and the saloon. This handcrafted ship will tell you […]

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West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights | 27 Nov 2017 – 1 Jan 2018

[ November 27, 2017 11:00 am to January 1, 2018 11:00 am. ]

Adelaide’s West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights
The West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights are a magical display of lights and activity scenes set up along the lawns of the South Australian Brewing Company in Thebarton, just opposite the Entertainment Centre.

The Christmas Riverbank Display is free for all families in Adelaide as a gift from West […]

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Minda Christmas Carols & Markets | Brighton | 9 Dec 2017

[ December 9, 2017; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
The Minda Christmas Carols & Markets will be bigger and better than ever this year, with Rachael Leahcar & Joe Braithwaite performing along with local schools, groups and choirs.
There will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family, with Adelaide’s best food trucks and amusements including a carousel, climbing wall, petting zoo, mini-golf, inflatable obstacle […]

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Victorian Christmas Family Fun | Ayers House Museum | 23 Nov – 10 Dec 2017

[ November 23, 2017 to November 26, 2017. November 28, 2017 to December 3, 2017. December 5, 2017 to December 10, 2017. ]
Victorian Christmas Family Fun at the Ayers House Museum
Escape from the business of Christmas and visit the Ayers House Museum where you can experience some old fashioned Christmas fun.

As well as exploring a 160 year old mansion, children can make Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and dress up.  Alternatively they can play a game of chess, […]

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Family Geocaching Adventures | Nature Play SA | 18 & 19 December 2017

[ December 18, 2017; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. December 19, 2017; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ]
Family Geocaching Adventures with Nature Play SA
Spend the afternoon outdoors at Nature Play SA’s scenic Botanic Garden headquarters as they teach your family the geocaching ropes and guide you on a path to adventure.

Geocaching is a fun and exciting high-tech treasure hunt that combines navigation technology with the excitement of an outdoor adventure. Working as […]

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Christmas Proms | A World of Christmas | Adelaide | 14-16 Dec 2017

[ December 14, 2017 2:00 pm to December 16, 2017 2:00 pm. ]
Christmas Proms 2017 – The Idea of North takes us on a musical journey around “A World of Christmas”
Follow their impeccable harmonies as they perform not only in English, but also in Catalan, Hebrew, Spanish and Soussou! Australian conductor Benjamin Northey will lead the orchestra, while you sing along with Tutti Choir and the On Stage […]

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Nature Play SA Pop-up Shop | Wittunga Botanic Garden | 22 Nov & 2 Dec 2017

[ November 22, 2017; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 2, 2017; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Nature Play SA Pop-up Shop in the Gardens
Nature Play SA Pop-up Shop in the Gardens is back by popular demand.  The Nature Play SA pop-up shop will open on the balcony of the beautiful Wittunga Botanic Garden headquarters for some peaceful pre-Christmas shopping on Wednesday 22 November (11am–4pm) and Saturday 2 December (1pm–4pm).

Enjoy the garden surrounds and […]

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Santaland | Myer Rundle Mall | Adelaide Nov – Dec 2017

[ November 18, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
Visit Santaland at Myer in Rundle Mall, Adelaide
There are big changes to Myer’s Santaland for 2017.  Myer have refurbished their festive area on level two of the Adelaide Myer Centre this year to create a magical winter wonderland for Christmas. The main attraction is the ‘Santaland Express’ – a life size train offering a virtual […]

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The Magic Cave | David Jones Rundle Mall | Adelaide Nov-Dec 2017

[ November 18, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
Visit the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 18 November 2017 welcomed Father Christmas to Adelaide and as usual he is a special guest at the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide.
As many would know, the Magic Cave has had plenty of changes over the years. Once […]

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Kids’ Christmas at Trinity City | Adelaide | 24 Dec 2017

[ December 24, 2017; 10:30 am; ]
Kids’ Christmas at Trinity City
Children in year 5 and under are invited to celebrate Christmas Eve at the Trinity City Kids’ Christmas event on Sunday 24 December at 10.30am in the hall.
It’s an easy, no-stress Christmas event—specially designed for kids—that tells the Christmas story and has simple carols. This event runs at the same time […]

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Christmas Steps | Trinity City Adelaide | 16 Dec 2017

[ December 16, 2017; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Christmas Steps – Free Family Fun
You’re invited to Trinity City for free Christmas story tours & free family fun on Saturday 16 December from 4pm to 8pm.
Pack your bag, grab a free boarding pass and go fly with Trinity City on an around the world adventure. Flights leave every 15 minutes.
Enjoy the post-flight travel lounge […]

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Carols at Trinity City | Adelaide | 10 Dec 2017

[ December 10, 2017; ]
Carols at Trinity City
You’re invited to celebrate Christmas at Trinity City’s carols event on Sunday 10 December.
Traditional carols in Adelaide’s oldest church (with organ and choir) at 9am and 11am.
Contemporary carols at 4pm and 7pm.
Family-friendly food and fun from 5pm.
Trinity City is at 88 North Terrace, opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre, and is accessible by […]

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Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema | Botanic Park | 1 Dec 2017 – 18 Feb 2018

[ December 9, 2017; December 16, 2017; December 21, 2017; January 2, 2018; January 27, 2018; ]  
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Moonlight Cinema is Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, showing advance screenings, new releases, cult films and movies suitable for the whole family on the lawns of the iconic Botanic Park.

Adelaide’s 2017-18 Summer Season opens on Friday 1 December 2017 until 18 February 2018.  CLICK […]

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Pick Your Own Cherries | Cherry Orchards South Australia | Nov 2017 to Jan 2018

[ November 1, 2017 to January 14, 2018. ]
Pick your own cherries
EDITOR’S NOTE:  As of Sunday 14 January 2018 the season is over this year for pick your own. 
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 […]

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Christmas Fun in the Square | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga Adelaide | 15 – 24 Dec 2017

[ December 15, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]     
Christmas Fun in the Square | Christmas in the City of Adelaide
This year, Christmas in the City will be more magical than ever! Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga will be transformed into a festive fairyland filled with activities to keep the whole family smiling.
Free to enter and open daily from 15 – 24 December (11am to 8pm), Christmas Fun […]

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Lighting of the Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 1 Dec 2017

[ December 1, 2017; 6:00 pm; ]
Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
The whole family will enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga on Friday 1 December at 8.15pm. This year the tree will be sure to surprise with brand new magical display features. This FREE family friendly event will also feature entertainment from 6pm-9pm.
Adelady will be […]

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Snow Play at the Ice Arena | 14 years and under | Nov & Dec 2017

[ November 17, 2017; 5:45 pm; November 24, 2017; 5:45 pm; December 1, 2017; 5:45 pm; December 8, 2017; 5:45 pm; ]
Enjoy Snow Play at the Ice Arena this November and December.
The Ice Arena in Thebarton brings you Snow Play, fun for children 14 years and under.
Snow Play is a chance for children to experience snow in an indoor, safe, fun filled arena all year round.

Test their aim and throw snowballs at Ice Arena’s penguin wall, […]

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Tynte Street Christmas Market | North Adelaide | 3 Dec 2017

[ December 3, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
North Adelaide’s Tynte Street Christmas Market
Head to the Tynte Street Christmas Market this December and find a unique range of handmade gifts by local artisans, as well as food, children’s craft, Christmas elves and live music.
The North Adelaide Country Women’s Association will be running children’s crafts. The roving elves will be around between 11am and 1.30pm […]

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