What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ December 1, 2018 to December 24, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie in Adelaide Open All Summer School Holidays
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides at TWO locations this summer – West Beach Parks opens Saturday 23 November and Elizabeth opens 7 December 2019.  
Standing at a whopping 18.2 meters tall and 82 meters long with a thrilling 55-degree slope, […]

[ December 21, 2019; ]
Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market
NOTE: The Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market has been rescheduled to Saturday 21 December from 8am – 12noon due to extreme heat. 
The annual Mt Pleasant Christmas Twilight Farmers Market will be held at Mt Pleasant Showground.
Get all your fresh food shopping done for Christmas in one place. The event […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
Christmas Steps Free Family Fun
Trinity Church Adelaide invites you and your family to Christmas Steps.
Christmas story tours every 15 minutes – Includes free ice cream, jelly, popcorn and cake at the end of the tour.
Party in the yard and free activities – Christmas photo booth, racing simulators, jumping castle, animal farm, face painting, nail art, […]

[ December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Make-A-Wish Christmas Trees for Sale
It’s nearly that time of the year again and Make-A-Wish will be selling Christmas Trees as part of their annual Christmas event. 
Drop by one of the locations below during December and get a beautiful fresh Christmas Tree. Proceeds will help grant wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions. 

The price per […]

[ December 4, 2019 to December 7, 2019. ]
2019 Shannons Adelaide Rally – Gouger Street Party & East End Finale
Completely free to spectate, this four day tarmac rally located in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale regions features 3 festive events in the City and Hills, including racing on Rundle Road in the heart of Adelaide on Saturday 7 December.
The […]

[ November 29, 2019 to December 18, 2019. ]
Krispy Kreme Krispymas
Krispy Kreme South Australia are excited to announce that your Krispymas party catering and Krispymas gifts are sorted, with their new next day delivery service for Christmas.
Krispy Kreme South Australia will deliver fresh doughnuts to your home, office, best friend’s house or even your grandma’s nursing home. Simply order online by 5:30pm to […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
NEW Calvary Adelaide Hospital Family Open Day
The new Calvary Adelaide Hospital (with South Australia’s first private 24/7 Emergency Department) is set to open in January 2020.
To celebrate the completion of the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital, on Sunday 8 December 2019 they are having a Community Open Day.
There will be Christmas market stalls, fairy floss, popcorn, balloon […]

[ December 12, 2019; ]
Bluey Christmas Episode: Verandah Santa 
Bluey is having a special Christmas Episode on Thursday 12 December 2019 airing on ABC Kids. 
Bluey follows the adventures of an inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler pup, who loves to invent elaborate games and bring her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun.

This home-grown Aussie preschool series first aired […]

[ November 24, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
There is plenty to see and do for the whole family at Christmas Tree Farm in Chandlers Hill.  You can explore their acres of farmland, take photos with their reindeer mascot, […]

[ December 6, 2019; ]
St Basil’s 2019 Twilight Christmas Market at the Aegean Village
Celebrate the festive season and discover a variety of unique and creative gift options at St Basil’s 2019 Twilight Christmas Market at the Aegean Village.
Take your family and friends and enjoy the magic and excitement of Christmas. There will be up to 30 food, plant and […]

[ December 16, 2019 to December 18, 2019. January 7, 2020 to January 10, 2020. January 13, 2020 to January 17, 2020. January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020. ]
Australian Sports Camps 3- day Cricket, Soccer, Netball and Basketball school holiday sports coaching camps plus horse riding programs.
Australian Sports Camps will be running 3-day sports camps during the Summer school holidays. Kids aged between 6 to 16 of all abilities will be able to have fun, improve their game and their love for their […]

[ December 14, 2019 to December 23, 2019. ]
Melba’s Chocolates invites you to 10 days of fun and excitement, as they celebrate Christmas with their annual Twilight Trading hours.
From Saturday 14 – Monday 23 December 2019, between 9am to 10pm, the Woodside factory will be buzzing with festivities for the whole family.
There will also be a face painter and balloon artist ready to […]

[ December 19, 2019; ]
Frozen Fun
A “Frozen”-inspired dance class with drama activities, craft and face painting.
Journey up the North Mountain, dance like a snowflake, and melt like a snowman. Children will make icy ribbon bracelets to dance with, and have their face painted as a snow queen or snowman.

Dance along with fluffy friends, ‘Lacey’ and ‘Liam’ Llama and explore […]

[ December 12, 2019 to December 13, 2019. ]
Scholastic Warehouse Sale
Leading kids book publisher Scholastic are opening their warehouse doors just in time for Christmas.
With the holiday season soon upon us, books always make fantastic gifts for kids. This year children’s book publisher Scholastic will be holding exclusive warehouse sales across Australia in December offering parents – as well as schools and teachers […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
MRASA Toy Run
The MRASA Toy Run has been held for many years, and usually occurs annually on the second Sunday in December. The MRASA organises and funds this event with incredible support from volunteers, sponsors and organisations who are proud and willing to be involved.
Due to the Adelaide Motorsport Festival having its funding cut, they […]

[ December 13, 2019 11:00 am to January 27, 2020 11:12 am. ]
Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Summer 2019/20
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas in Adelaide for the December & January School Holidays.
South Australian Summer School Holidays: Saturday 14 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020
Summer is the perfect time to get the kids out and about during the school holidays with an extended […]

[ December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Christmas Lights Adelaide
YOUR 2019 GUIDE TO THE BEST STREETS TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AROUND ADELAIDE!
Every year the number of home owners who adorn their properties in sparkling lights seems to grow, making our suburban streets come to life after dusk.
It’s a fabulous FREE family activity to wander along and admire the huge effort some families […]

[ December 1, 2019; ]
Adelaide Botanic Garden Concert with Adelaide Youth Strings
Join Adelaide Youth Strings in early summer for a delightful free concert of classical, folk and world music. Take the family, bring a rug and a picnic, and enjoy music al fresco in the delightful Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Works include Vivaldiana;  Aria Ready for a Little Opera; Postcards from Russia; […]

[ November 29, 2019 to December 3, 2019. ]
Domain Day-Night Test: Australia vs Pakistan at Adelaide Oval starting Friday 29 November 2019
Watch the rivalry between Australia and Pakistan live when Day-Night Test cricket returns Adelaide Oval for the Domain Test Series.  

Get your family and friends together head to Adelaide Oval, soak up the Day-Night atmosphere while watching Australia take on Pakistan.

Twilight tickets […]

[ November 22, 2019; November 29, 2019; December 6, 2019; December 13, 2019; ]
Rundle Mall Plaza Terrace Sessions
Rundle Mall Plaza is proud to present its inaugural Terrace Sessions, a new free pop-up music series featuring some of South Australia’s most talented singer-songwriters, launching on Friday 22 November 2019.
Held over four Friday nights across November and December, The Terrace Sessions will showcase talent from the likes of Mason Lloyde, […]

[ November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie at West Beach Parks open all Summer School Holidays from Sunday 23 November 2019 and Elizabeth from 7 December 2019
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides with something for all ages.  Locals will remember (and tourists will never forget) the star of the show: The Big Wedgie waterslide! […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
Celebrate a sensational year and get Festive at Flinders.
An evening of fun, festivities and fantastic food for the entire family.
Be entertained by Aboriginal dance, song and storytelling, followed by the uplifting sounds of the Tutti Arts Choir, and Jambu Loco bring the beats of Brazil to the stage before Adelaide icon Peter Combe gets the […]

[ November 24, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 8, 2019; January 12, 2020; January 19, 2020; February 2, 2020; February 16, 2020; March 1, 2020; March 15, 2020; ]
Afternoons of family fun at the Summer Sunday series of events at Glenlea.
Free coffee, sausage sizzle and a range of activities for the kids will be provided. Pack the bikes and scooters and roam this natural landscape with walking trails, reserves and plenty of wildlife.
See the comprehensive itinerary below:

Sunday 24 Nov 2019, 1-3pm | […]

[ December 1, 2019 to December 24, 2019. ]
Santa’s Workshop Christmas Lights Display
Everyone is welcome to attend Santa’s Workshop 2019. Go along to see the new characters, check out the naughty list or complete the scavenger hunt. Will the Grinch steal Christmas again?

Check the event page daily HERE to ensure the lights are on that night. Dates are subject to weather and personal […]

[ December 14, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Special Christmas Edition POP Market at the Hahndorf Institute 
This is the last POP Market for 2019, and POP Market are finishing the year off with a weekend of Christmas shopping. 
The Special Edition Christmas POP Market will have all of your festive shopping needs covered. Whether it’s to spoil yourself early with something special, or to […]

[ December 6, 2019; ]
Barossa Christmas Parade
The annual Barossa Christmas Parade is held on the first Friday of December. Murray Street in Tanunda will be closed from 5pm with food stalls, market stalls and activities.  The parade will commence at 7pm. 

Activities include free animal displays, bouncy castles and face painting.

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Barossa […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
Get into the Christmas spirit with the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Gala Concert at the Adelaide Town Hall.
Hosted by Mr. South Australia, Keith Conlon, this gala concert brings together some of Adelaide’s best local talent to celebrate the festive season.
Hear all your favourite Christmas carols, the sensuous chanteuse Louise Blackwell, Women with Latitude choir, and world-renowned […]

[ December 7, 2019; December 15, 2019; ]
Twilight Christmas Markets at Eighty Eight O’Connell 
The Twilight Christmas Market is back with two fun-filled events this December. 🎄✨ There’ll be live music, free kids activities, and delicious food, plus over 60 market stalls.
7 December 2019 | 4pm – 8pm
Enjoy festive fun with stalls from Tynte Street Christmas Market and Handmade in Adelaide, plus plenty of […]

[ December 7, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Christmas on King William Road
Take the family on an outing and enjoy the atmosphere at Christmas on King William Road with FREE Santa visits where you can take your own photos along with face painting for the family. Kids can also post a letter to Santa.
While the kids are entertained with activities, you can relax […]

[ December 8, 2019; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
McLaren Vale Community Christmas Parade & Party in the Piazza
The McLaren Vale Community Christmas Parade will run from Field Street along Main Road McLaren Vale to Valley View Drive and features the Onkaparinga City Concert Band & the Onkaparinga Pipe Band.
Join the “Party in the Piazza” afterwards with live music, sausage sizzle, free Christmas craft,  […]

[ December 15, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]  
Henley Kids Market
Jingle bells, Christmas is coming to Henley this year! The Henley & Grange Community Centre will be magically transformed into a festive kids market.
Young elves (aged 6-15 years) will be selling their pre-loved toys, games or homemade crafts and gifts. All stalls are now booked out for this event. 
The event coincides with the […]

[ December 6, 2019; ]
Hallett Cove Community Carols
Enjoy a night of peace and good cheer with music from local schools and musicians.
Food and activities will commence from 5pm. Community carols will commence at 7pm featuring CRUSE CONTROL & MC Kit Densley from 1079LIFE plus local school choirs and bands. 

The wet weather venue is Lutheran Church, 20 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
Gawler Carols
Go along to Pioneer Park and enjoy the festivities.
Christmas Markets commence at 4pm with pre carols entertainment and food available from 5:30pm. Santa arrives at 6pm with carols commencing at 7.30pm and entertainment for the whole family for all to enjoy. Entertainment includes The Gawler Town Band and many more local entertainers. Take along […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Mt Barker Carols in the Park
Mt Barker Carols in the Park is held at Keith Stephenson Park annually and features local artists and the Carols Big Band.
The family fun begins at 5pm with a free bouncy castle, free face painting and plenty of food and drink to purchase.

The Carols program kicks off at 7pm and […]

[ December 8, 2019; ]
Campbelltown Christmas Parade
Campbelltown’s Christmas Parade brings together community members, groups and organisations from across the Campbelltown City Council area to celebrate Christmas and the festive season.
Go along for the Parade, which will start at Whites Lane, Newton, and proceed along Stradbroke Road to Thorndon Park.

The Parade will be followed by the annual ‘Carols in the […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
CarolsAlive
CarolsAlive! is a vibrant community event put on by CityReach Oakden.
It features live music, children’s entertainment, live nativity and community carol singing. Take the whole family for dinner with international food, drinks, & ice creams on sale.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere from 5pm with face painting, kids rides, bouncing castle, interactive stalls and more.

Then settle in […]

[ December 20, 2019; ]
Paradise Carols (Fireworks cancelled)
NOTE: Fireworks have been cancelled due to extreme heat 
A night full of fun, food and the best singalong carols. 
Influencers Church is proud to present their annual Paradise Carols and Fireworks show for 2019. They’re looking forward to another year of world-class carols together with the community. 

The Paradise carols features:

Kids activities
Food […]

[ December 14, 2019; ]
Nairne Community Carols
The Nairne Community Carols is moving to a new home in 2019 – the Nairne Primary School Oval.
Hosted by the Nairne & District Residents’ Association, with support from The Nairne Market and The District Council of Mount Barker, this marvellous community event has been called “the best Carols event in the Adelaide Hills”, […]

[ December 7, 2019; ]
Playford Community Christmas Carols
Playford will be rockin’ around Fremont Park as the City gets ready to present the 2019 Playford Community Christmas Carols.
The biggest outdoor concert of the year welcomes a huge line up of national and local performers in December. Tim Campbell will host the evening as the seasoned performer sings and dances his […]

[ December 5, 2019; ]
Carols in the Square
The annual ‘Carols in the Square’ is a free family-friendly event run in partnership with Westcare Church and proudly supported by the City of Adelaide, Beyond Bank, Australia Post and StreetFleet.
Featuring Tutti Choir, Holdfast Bay Concert Band and other guest artists, it’s a great way to bring the community together and celebrate […]