What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids

[ December 4, 2020 to December 21, 2020. ] [caption id="attachment_143024" align="alignnone" width="630"] Credit: NASA via 7news.com.au[/caption]
Saturn & Jupiter Conjunction
Jupiter and Saturn will be the closest they have been since 1623 this December.
Not seen in 800 years, Jupiter and Saturn will align so closely that they will appear to collide when viewed from earth. This is known as the “Christmas Star” or “Star of […]

Paws for Change
With the festive season well and truly upon us, the struggle to find suitable gift ideas becomes real. Budget constraints, finding something for someone who has everything, ensuring gifts are shipped and delivered in time – all these factors come into play.
Local Adelaide based charity, Paws for Change, are making the Christmas shopping […]

[ December 16, 2020 to December 23, 2020. ]   
Churchill Centre – Free Santa Photos & Free Christmas Craft
Christmas has arrived at Churchill Centre and there’s plenty of FREE activities to keep the kids entertained!
Have a FREE photo with Santa from Wednesday 16 until Wednesday 23 plus there’s FREE Christmas Craft in Santa’s Workshop where the kids can make their very own personalised bauble […]

COVID-19 Restrictions to ease in South Australia from 14 December 2020
COVID-19 restrictions in South Australia are set to ease from Monday 14 December allowing play cafes to reopen and increased numbers of people at home gatherings, private gatherings, funerals and weddings. The use of QR codes will also be extended to retail.
In Summary:

Restrictions Easing from […]

[ January 19, 2021 to January 24, 2021. ]
2021 Santos Festival of Cycling in South Australia
The Santos Tour Down Under has announced a new and reimagined event for 2021 in South Australia with the Santos Festival of Cycling taking place from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 January.
The Santos Festival of Cycling, presented by the Santos Tour Down Under will be a 6-day domestic […]

[ December 12, 2020; ]
Empyre Fire Festival
Witness and experience an all-day family-friendly fire festival
This event will include fire shows, pyrotechnics, music, workshops, ambient installations, Dragon Mill Fire Jam, coffee and food, kids entertainment and more. The Gala show will include world-class local and interstate fire performers, fireworks and more.

This event is proudly supported by the City of Adelaide for […]

[ December 12, 2020; ]
Art Gallery of SA’s Neo: You are Here
As part of AGSA’s response to COVID-19, Neo You Are Here has transformed into a chilled summer afternoon of creative labs. Get a taste of four awesome workshops with local artists, including street art, animation, drawing and a silent disco. 
Neo is a FREE event by the Art Gallery […]

[ December 11, 2020 to December 13, 2020. ]
Bowerbird Design Market
After the cancellation of the May and November dates, Bowerbird is back with new dates in December just in time for Christmas. Bowerbird Design Market is Adelaide’s much loved event brings together a curated selection of products from 200+ Australian creatives.
Enjoy three days of great art, design, artisan food and craft beverages, with brands […]

[ December 18, 2020; ]
Fringemas in the Square
Fringemas in the Square is a free activation for anyone and everyone to be entertained with Fringemas magic at Hindmarsh Square.
Thanks to the City of Adelaide, this event will feature two hours of entertainment for the whole family including some of your favourite Fringe artists. Food trucks will also be present on […]

[ December 23, 2020; ]
Twilight Christmas Farmers’ Market at the Adelaide Showground
Support local farming families when you shop small and local this Christmas.
Pick up all those last minute fresh produce items for Christmas Day at the Twilight Farmers’ Market on Wednesday 23 December 2020. You’ll find a host of last-minute gourmet gifts and ultra-fresh produce straight from the farm. […]

[ December 18, 2020 to December 20, 2020. ]
Makers & Shakers Christmas Gift Market
The Makers & Shakers Market returns at a new location – 88 O’Connell Street in North Adelaide in 2020.
This event is all about quality.  The market will feature 60+ stalls of handmade gift ideas, delicious gourmet food and drinks and fun entertainment. Shoppers can meet some of Adelaide’s best makers, […]

[ December 12, 2020; ]
Carols By The Sea
This year has been a bit different, but Christmas festivities are definitely happening in Victor Harbor this year thanks to Rotary Victor Harbor who have planned a whole week of Christmas fun.

The Festival of Bands and Carols By the Sea will be held on Saturday 12 December 2020, with the bands starting […]

[ December 13, 2020; ]
Victor Harbor Christmas Beachside Market
Share the spirit of the festive season and celebrate Christmas with a huge Christmas Market in Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor Beachside Market presents: Christmas on The Esplanade.  This will be an amazing opportunity for everyone to find that special Christmas gift nowhere else to be found and to support local artists, makers […]

[ December 18, 2020 to December 19, 2020. ]
Light Up Christmas in the Square
Prepare to be amazed by the team from Bamboozled Productions with a sunset show over two nights in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
With roving Christmas characters, live musicians and street circus shows, all with the backdrop of the spectacular Giant Christmas Tree, families can enjoy free evening performances on Friday 18 December […]

[ December 12, 2020; December 13, 2020; December 19, 2020; December 20, 2020; ]
Where to buy fresh Christmas Trees in Adelaide from Make-A-Wish Australia 
Make-A-Wish Australia Adelaide Branch are selling fresh, real Christmas trees during December in 2020.
There is something special about having a real Christmas tree in your living room. You can buy your tree this year at weekend pop-up locations in Norwood, Glenelg and Malvern.

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing […]

[ December 25, 2020; ]
Campbelltown City Council & North East Salvos Christmas Dinner
This year, North East Salvos and the Campbelltown City Council are teaming up again to provide Christmas dinner for those people who are on their own on Christmas Day.

If you are in this situation or know of somebody who is, you are invited to attend the Campbelltown […]

Countdown to Christmas Printable Santa Beard for Kids
As Christmas day draws near children will often ask “How many days until Christmas?”
There are some gorgeous advent calendars on the market, from wooden trees to felt wall hangings, but there are also loads of homemade versions you can make at home for very minimal cost.
This Santa’s Beard […]

Top Christmas Light Displays – Rosedale Ave, Wattle Park
So many people have gone above and beyond to create magical Christmas light displays to share with passers by and this house at 5 Rosedale Avenue, Wattle Park is sure to delight children with so many Christmas figures to discover like Snowmen, Reindeer and animal lights throughout.
There […]

[ February 12, 2021 to February 13, 2021. ]
Monster Truck Rumble is returning to the Adelaide Showground in 2021
Monster Truck Rumble will be returning in 2021 over two nights – Friday 12 & Saturday 13 February to ensure that loyal fans do not miss out this summer.
The action-packed 2021 events will keep fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish, […]

[ December 13, 2020; January 24, 2021; February 14, 2021; March 14, 2021; ]
Glenelg Sunset Markets
The Glenelg Sunset Markets aim to deliver the ultimate outdoor market to the beach.
Everyone’s favourite beachside marketplace returns this summer to the foreshore of iconic Glenelg Beach.  The market hosts over 60 traders, live music and just good beach vibes.

Head on down to Jimmy Melrose Park, the lawns in front of the Stamford […]

[ December 4, 2020; December 5, 2020; December 11, 2020; December 24, 2020; ]
Christmas Sounds in Adelaide
Celebrate the festive season with a series of Christmas performances underneath the twinkling lights of the giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.

Throughout December each performance will be held from 7:30pm to 9pm.  For a meal beforehand the Adelaide Central Market is open until 9pm on Fridays.

All are welcome at these free community […]

[ December 18, 2020 to December 23, 2020. ]
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas this year at Melba’s Chocolates. 
This festive season, Melba’s will be opening late again with lots of fun festivities for the kids. From 18 – 23 December, 9am to 10pm, their Woodside factory will have a range of activities to entertain the kids while you shop. Santa is on his way, […]

Don’t Duck Out. Make It SAFE Water Safety Education Campaign
The Don’t Duck Out. Make It SAFE campaign launched last summer is designed to educate parents and carers about the drowning dangers associated with portable pools. They’re encouraging consumers to use these products safely in their backyards.
This campaign is in response to statistics showing that on average […]

[ December 12, 2020; ]
Nairne Community Carols
The people of Nairne have been determined to keep their traditional Community Carols going in 2020 and have worked tirelessly to ensure they can put on a COVID safe event.
The Nairne & Districts Residents’ Association is delighted to announce that the Nairne Community Carols for 2020 will proceed at the Nairne School Oval from […]

[ December 7, 2020 to December 13, 2020. ]
Victor Harbor’s Festival of Christmas 2020
Victor Harbor is presenting a week long Festival of Christmas from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 December 2020.  It will be launched at the Giant Christmas Tree on Warland Reserve, followed by the Harcourts Home Christmas Lights trail, coordinated by The Victor Harbor Times newspaper with prizes for the best display.

There […]

[ January 5, 2021; ]
The Great State Voucher is Back 
The State Government are providing $100 vouchers for use at participating CBD and North Adelaide stays, and $50 vouchers to spend on regional and suburban accommodation.
The hugely popular Great State Vouchers are coming back in 2021. If you missed the first round, this is your chance to secure a $100 […]

[ May 14, 2021 to May 16, 2021. ]
Boho Luxe Market at the Adelaide Showground
This event has now been postponed until 14 to 16 May 2021
Boho Luxe Market is coming to Adelaide.  They will bring together a curated selection of products from 200+ creatives, including glamping, sustainable fashion, jewellery, artworks, homewares, furniture and skincare, with vegan options in a bohemian wedding setting.

Join them […]

[ March 5, 2021 to March 8, 2021. ]
WOMADelaide 2021 – Sunset Concert Series
The 2021 edition of the much-loved WOMADelaide festival will go ahead in a ‘re-imagined’ format in a new Adelaide CBD Park Lands venue.
Four nights, one stage, no clashes! WOMADelaide’s ‘re-imagined’ 2021 edition will feature a remarkable selection of Australian headline artists, presented across four sunset concert evenings in a picturesque new venue, […]

Summer Sounds Festival
The Summer Sounds Festival is a new SA Health approved summer concert series that will bring live music, summer sounds and all the party vibes back to South Australia.
Taking place between 30 December 2020 until 30 January 2021, more than 20 epic shows will be staged during the summer festive season in Bonython Park/Tulya […]

[ November 13, 2020 to December 25, 2020. ]
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
Christmas celebrations are a little different this year but you can still visit the Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga in 2020 and there is plenty of room for social distancing.
The beautiful Christmas Tree towers over Victoria Square and lights up nightly from 8pm until 2.30am. The tree […]

Adelaide Gaol Fortune Teller Trail – Summer School Holiday Activity
Saturday 12 December 2020 – Sunday 31 January 2021
Visit the Adelaide Gaol these Summer school holidays to discover your 1920’s Adelaide Gaol fortune. Seek out the 10 psychic visions around the Gaol and answer the mystic questions to find out what your destiny would be… Working? […]

WIN a Family Camping & Activity Pass for Woodhouse Activity Centre
It’s cooler at Woodhouse in every sense of the word.
Aside from the fact that it’s generally 4 degrees cooler at Woodhouse than it is in the city, what’s cooler than being on a 54 hectare natural wonderland where you can climb, crawl, swing and splash […]

Reverse Advent Calendar
Christmas is about joy and hope, so why not bring a little joy and hope to people in need every day until Christmas with our Reverse Advent Calendar. 
COVID-19 has created great need across our society, so if you can contribute, only even in a small way, your assistance will help support worthwhile charities […]

[ December 11, 2020 to December 13, 2020. ]
Gathered Christmas Design Market
This December, Gathered Design Market heads up the Hill once again to the German Village of Hahndorf for a special Christmas Edition, as they gather together to shop and support local SA designers, artisans and small businesses.
Celebrate the excitement and spirit of Christmas and shop up a storm for yourself and your […]

[ December 13, 2020; ]
MRASA Toy Run
The MRASA is pleased to announce that the Annual Toy Run will be held on Sunday 13 December 2020. 
The Toy Run Committee determined very early in the year after the COVID pandemic hit that the event should still go ahead as the need to help the children and Vinnies with their Christmas appeal […]

Weekend Family Staycation in the City of Adelaide, South Australia
Choose your own adventure in the heart of Adelaide, encompassing everything from fun shops to trendy laneways and historic hotels.
by Carla Caruso
The idea of staying the night in our very own city – and exploring it from ‘the inside’ – has always appealed.
So, when the State […]

[ December 14, 2020; ]
Kidsafe Centre Hilton
Kidsafe SA are opening a brand NEW Kidsafe Centre in Adelaide with a focus on child car restraint fitting and hire services.
The new Kidsafe Centre at Hilton will be a one stop safety shop for families, Educators, health professionals and the general public. Transport accidents are the number one cause of injury-related deaths […]

[ December 9, 2020 to December 10, 2020. ]
ReConnect 2020
In this year’s ReConnect, the Annual Showcase Performance from No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability, all No Strings performers will return to the stage for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown.
We all know that online no-one cares if you are wearing pants… but this show is live and in person so pants are […]

COVID-19 Update 30 November 2020 – Changes to Restrictions in South Australia
As of 12.01am Tuesday 1 December 2020, there will be further changes to COVID-19 restrictions in South Australia. This includes changes to density requirements, gathering provisions, requirements for fixed seating venues, the COVID-Safe check-in and mask requirements for health services.

Summary:

Density Requirements:

Indoor Place (other than […]

[ April 8, 2021 to April 25, 2021. ]
The Wedding Singer – The Musical Comedy
David Venn Enterprises (Bring It On The Musical) is thrilled to announce that Adelaide will be home to the Australian premiere of the Broadway musical, The Wedding Singer in 2021.
From 9 April 2021 , Adelaide audiences will be treated to one of the most feel-good, romantic musicals to hit […]