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Santa’s Wonderland returns to the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 24 December 2024!
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with over 12 amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail. 
Morning sessions start at 10am and afternoon sessions start […]

[ December 13, 2024; ]   
This year’s popular Glanville Hall Twilight Christmas Market in Semaphore South will take place on 13 December 2024, under lights on the lawns from 4.30-8.30pm.
Take a picnic rug and relax on the lawns, where you can enjoy live entertainment, wood-fired pizzas and street foods, a licensed bar, decadent desserts…and more than 20 incredible market […]

[ December 30, 2024; ]
Santa is heading to Salisbury for the 32nd Salisbury Community Christmas Parade on Saturday 30 November 2024. 
The parade will set off from Pioneer Park at 10am and will travel through the Salisbury City Centre, ending at the Salisbury Civic Plaza where there will be rides, market stalls, kids’ activities and entertainment until 2pm.

Santa is looking […]

Festivalgoers got to experience a taste of Italy, right in the City of Campbelltown, at the Rezz Hotel.
Italian food, cars and music – what could be a better way to enjoy the last weekend of the Adelaide Italian Festival?
Review by Carla Caruso
Campbelltown City Council and the Rezz Hotel paired up to put on an outdoor […]

The importance of fostering a love of literacy among our children – including why and how to do it – was the focus at an enlightening and inspiring panel discussion held at St Raphael’s School in Parkside this week.
The expert panel featured renowned children’s authors, illustrators and literacy and library specialists and was held as […]

Adelaide Christmas Gift Guide 2024 
Christmas is a time for giving and if you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift, our Christmas Gift Guide has ideas to suit kids, teens and adults. If you’re searching for a gift voucher for an experience they’ll never forget, you’ll find some great gift ideas in our Christmas Gift Guide.
If […]

[ November 16, 2024; ]
International Games Month activities at the Unley Town Hall.
Celebrate the annual International Games Month event with a Saturday afternoon of fun for the whole family. There will be retro arcade and pinball machines, as well as giant board games, virtual reality and so much more.

Fun for the whole family – drop-in for an hour or […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The annual Community Christmas Carols and Markets event is back on at Minda and after a huge event in 2023, this year will be bigger and better than ever.
Go along to the Minda Brighton site for a Christmas celebration featuring live music and entertainment, Christmas carols, market stalls, food trucks, rides and amusements, face […]

[ December 21, 2024; ]
The annual St Clair Carols by Candlelight is on again at Hill Smith Reserve free of charge to the community.
St Clair Carols by Candlelight and Christmas market will be held on Saturday 21 December 2024.  Running concurrently with the carols will be a night market which begins at 5pm for all your last minute christmas […]

[ December 6, 2024; December 8, 2024; December 13, 2024 to December 14, 2024. ]
Go along for a magical journey into the enchanted forest with Venture Theatre Co.’s delightful pantomime ‘Hansel & Gretel’, written by Alan P. Frayne and directed by the dynamic duo, Shelly Carman and Olivia Richardson.
This whimsical adaptation of the classic fairy tale brings to life the enchanting story of two brave siblings who outsmart the […]

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Enjoy twilight carols in an open-air concert under the stars that will have everyone singing along to their favourite Christmas songs.
Get ready to embrace the enchanting holiday spirit at The City of NPSP’s most cherished event of the season – Twilight Carols.  This FREE family friendly open-air concert under the stars invites you to go […]

[ November 23, 2024; ]
The Norwood Christmas Pageant takes place in November each year and is one of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peter’s most iconic events. 
The Norwood Christmas Pageant is back in 2024 and set to ignite the Christmas spirit on The Parade, Norwood with colourful floats, music and entertainment including live bands, clowns, dancers, fairies […]

[ December 1, 2024; ]
Family and friends of the late great Len Doof are getting together one final time to set Salisbury North alight with the magic of Christmas.
After 44 years of serving the people of Salisbury North and beyond, it’s with a heavy heart that Len Doof’s Christmas Light Show will come to a close in 2024. Len […]

The enchanting Christmas elves have returned to the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) ready to sprinkle magic everywhere!
Peter, Poppy, Nelly, and Norman are back to spread joy and to help make this Christmas season unforgettable.  They will be popping up in different spots around NPSP until Christmas! Keep an eye on […]

Moonlight Cinema, Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, will be back for a summer season at Adelaide’s Botanic Park.
Promising another epic season of outdoor screenings under the stars, classic fan-faves and newly released films will be shown on the big screen in our beautiful Botanic Park from 28 November 2024. The Thursday opening night will feature a […]

[ November 10, 2024; ]
South Australian paediatric palliative care charity, the HAS Foundation, will host its annual ‘Walk With a Pal’ event in 2024 marking 10 years of raising money for children in palliative care.
The HAS Foundation’s annual ‘Walk With a Pal’ event invites families, friends, and supporters to get together to honour the memories of loved ones while […]

Supanova is the weekend event that has it all for fans of video games, superhero’s, comics, Star Wars, Ghost Busters and more! 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Held at the Adelaide Showground in early November, Supernova featured celebrities and exhibitors from popular fantasy and science fiction fandoms, and stalls from local exhibitors. Many of the stall holders and […]

Littlehampton’s Glebe Playground features a fully fenced playground in the middle of a vast open space, and now includes toilets and bike ramps for an active outdoor family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Glebe in Littlehampton is set on a large open paddock and has enjoyed a number of recent upgrades. It remains a dog-friendly park […]

Mawson Café in Meadows offers a friendly and relaxed dining experience for families.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you find yourself in the Adelaide Hills and looking for somewhere to eat or enjoy a coffee and a treat, then be sure to check out Mawson Café. Situated on the main street of Meadows, it offers both indoor […]

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The 2024/25 Cygnett WNBL Season – Adelaide Lightning Home Games.
The 45th season of the WNBL, Australia’s longest-running professional women’s sporting league, is set for another record-breaking year. Featuring 8 women’s basketball teams, 15 rounds, 84 regular season games and 6-9 finals.

The 2023/24 season saw record crowds, with over 150 thousand fans packing stadiums across the […]

[ November 7, 2024; ]
The mission to save Christmas is on.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, “Red One” is an action-comedy event that delivers a fresh twist on Christmas for the holiday season. Directed by Jake Kasdan, who has previously teamed with Johnson on the blockbuster “Jumanji” movies, this multigenerational global spectacle features such megawatt stars as Chris Evans teaming up in […]

[ November 11, 2024; ]
Remembrance Day in South Australia
Observe a Minute’s Silence at 11am – Wherever you are on 11 November, Remember to Remember at 11am.
At 11am on 11 November 1918, the armistice, signed by Germany earlier that morning, came into effect, finally signifying the long-awaited end to the war. As soon as the news was known, cities and […]

[ December 7, 2024; February 15, 2025; ]
Norwood Swimming Centre will be holding two outdoor movie nights this Summer.
Take the family for a swim and enjoy snacks and a movie for only $5 entry.  Experience the magic as they transform their poolside into an open-air cinema, where you can float, relax, and indulge in the adventure of two movies this summer season.

The […]

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The Ebenezer Night Markets are back for another Summer season in Adelaide’s East End.
The Ebenezer Night Markets are held over 10 nights during the warmer months in Ebenezer Place, one of Adelaide’s most charming and unique laneways which connects with the iconic east end of Rundle Street.

With the aid of outdoor lighting, casual dining areas […]

[ November 17, 2024; ]
Bike SA’s Gear Up Girl is South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride.
South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride is a fun, fabulous day out to encourage more women to ride safely, ride with confidence and to open them up to all of cycling’s health benefits while closing the gender gap in cycling participation.

Gear Up Girl is […]

[ December 6, 2024 to December 10, 2024. ]
Day-Night Test Cricket returns to Adelaide Oval when the Australian mens cricket team take on India as part of the NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series in December 2024.
India will play Australia at Adelaide Oval in a Day-Night Test beginning on Friday 6 December 2024, their first time back to South Australia since a famous Australian […]

This magical story of daring and adventure comes to life through body and shadow puppetry. 
Review by Carla Caruso
Adelaide’s OzAsia Festival offers the perfect opportunity to head into the city and soak up the atmosphere riverside.
During the fest, I recently went to the Space Theatre with my eleven-year-old twins to see the contemporary Asian Australian performance, […]

[ November 30, 2024; ]
Carols at Kingswood Oval festivities kick off with kid’s activities, craft stalls and roving entertainers and a Christmas Market. 
The City of Mitcham is set to host their annual Carols at Kingswood Oval with Flinders University on Saturday 30 November 2024.  Much loved entertainer Peter Combe is looking forward to performing as a special guest at this […]

Find out where to buy a real Christmas Tree this year in Adelaide.
There’s something about the fresh smell of pine and the novelty of having a real tree in your home at Christmas time.  Most places around SA open in November for ordering trees and there are also local pop-up tree sales in December. If […]

Capture The Magic of Christmas at Brickworks Marketplace with FREE Santa photos.
Tis’ the season for making magical memories and Santa Claus has made special arrangements with Brickworks Marketplace, so that you can capture your free digital festive family photo with them this Christmas.  
Bringing an extra sparkle to your weekend in the coming weeks, get […]