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Twilight Carols & Christmas Market | City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters | 1 Dec 2017

[ December 1, 2017; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Twilight Carols & Christmas Market
This free family friendly open-air concert under the stars is an opportunity for you to go along and share in the spirit of Christmas and the excitement this time of the year has to offer.
A variety of activities and performances together with a visit from […]

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Paddington 2 – Advance Screening | Event Cinemas | 3 Dec 2017

[ December 3, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Paddington 2 – Advance Screening with all proceeds going to Children’s Hospitals around Australia.
Be one of the first to see the latest adventures of Paddington Bear with all ticket proceeds going to local Children’s Hospitals.

The much-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film Paddington™ happily returns and he is back spreading joy and marmalade wherever he […]

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Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions | Nov 2017 – Feb 2018

[ November 23, 2017; December 7, 2017; January 11, 2018; January 25, 2018; February 8, 2018; February 22, 2018; ]
Oaklands Skate Park Free Concrete Sessions
Once again The Oaklands Recreational Plaza skate park will feature a series of free youth skateboarding and BMX sessions on Thursday nights throughout summer.
These sessions will be facilitated by Lighthouse Youth Projects and Big Sunday and have been made possible through the City of Marion’s Youth Development grant funding.

All young […]

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Visit Sensitive, Sensory-Friendly, Quiet Santa | Locations around Adelaide | Christmas 2017

[ November 19, 2017; November 21, 2017; November 26, 2017; 12:00 am; November 28, 2017 to November 29, 2017. December 1, 2017; December 4, 2017 to December 6, 2017. December 6, 2017; December 10, 2017; December 12, 2017 to December 13, 2017. December 17, 2017; ]

Visit Sensitive, Sensory-Friendly, Quiet Santa at various locations around Adelaide
Sensitive, sensory-friendly Santa is a great way for children with special needs to meet Santa in a private, comfortable, sensory-friendly environment. Sessions are pre-booked eliminating queues and are held outside of standard shopping hours to help provide a calm environment.

Locations and Times

Sensitive, Sensory-Friendly Santa at Tea […]

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Adelaide Farmers’ Market Christmas Twilight Market | 20 Dec 2017

[ December 20, 2017; 3:00 pm; ]  
Adelaide Farmers’ Market Christmas Twilight Market
Just in time for the festive season, The Adelaide Farmers’ Market will host their 2017 Christmas Twilight Market on Wednesday 20 December.
From the largest selection of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables to the states best variety of Christmas hams, chicken and lamb, The Adelaide Farmers’ Market, Twilight Market will host over […]

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Hahndorf Christmas Bazaar | St Michael’s Lutheran Church | 15 & 16 Dec 2017

[ December 15, 2017 to December 16, 2017. ]
Hahndorf Christmas Bazaar, St Michael’s Lutheran Church
Christmas is fast approaching!
St Michael’s Lutheran Church is organising a Christmas Bazaar on Friday 15 December from 4pm-9pm and Saturday 16 December 11am-8pm in the little German village of Hahndorf (located 20 minutes from Adelaide).  
The weekend of the market coincides with the Hahndorf Christmas Village where traders celebrate […]

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The Christmas Garden | UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus | 15 – 17 Dec 2017

[ December 15, 2017 6:00 pm to December 17, 2017 9:00 pm. ]
The Christmas Garden UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus
Presented by Life Church and supported by Salisbury Council, The Christmas Garden is a beautiful display of five life sized, handmade scenes from the original Christmas Nativity Story.
Over the last two years more than  2,000 people have attended from all over Adelaide.
This year there will be even more to see […]

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Voices of Christmas | Rundle Mall | 15 – 24 Dec 2017

[ December 15, 2017 to December 24, 2017. ]
This year, Rundle Mall will build on the Christmas tradition, adding a wow factor element to the Christmas season – The ‘Voices of Christmas’.
The Mall will come alive with a Christmas music spectacular in the heart of the Mall, combining live musical performances with digitally recorded voices from across the whole of SA.
With over 30 choirs and 500 voices, this […]

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The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Gala Concert | Adelaide Town Hall | 10 Dec 2017

[ December 10, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]
The Adelaide City Council is proud to present the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Gala Concert for 2017.
The Lord Mayor of Adelaide’s Christmas Gala at the Adelaide Town Hall celebrates its 151st Anniversary this year.  The afternoon will be filled with spectacular performances from some of Adelaide’s most talented performers.

Show duration is 2 and a half hours […]

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South Australian Police Band Christmas Concert | Adelaide Town Hall | 12 Dec 2017

[ December 12, 2017; 7:30 pm; ]
Band of the South Australia Police 2017 Christmas Concert
The Band of the South Australia Police are ringing their sleigh bells presenting an evening of popular Christmas cheer suitable for all ages.

In the majestic settings of the Adelaide Town Hall the Concert Band, smaller ensembles and vocalists present some traditional Christmas fare. There may also be […]

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Christmas on King William Road | 2 Dec 2017

[ December 2, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Christmas on King William Road on Saturday, December 2.
The whole family can get ready for Christmas on King William Road with FREE Santa visits, face painting for children, great food and shopping at the numerous boutiques throughout King William Road for unique gifts.  And with a mini Christmas market in Opey, it’s Christmas made easy […]

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Carols in the Square | Whitmore Square | 7 Dec 2017

[ December 7, 2017; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Carols in the Square is a FREE family-friendly event run by Baptist Care SA and proudly supported by Westcare Church and City of Adelaide.
Pack a picnic rug or chairs, relax and sing along. Food and drink provided.
Featuring Tutti Choir, Holdfast Community Band, author Andrew McDonough and other guest artists, Carols in the Square is […]

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The Grinch | Free Movie on Norwood Oval | 16 Dec 2017

[ December 16, 2017; 7:00 pm; ]  
Round up the family for a night at the movies and catch a free screening of The Grinch at the open air cinema on Norwood Oval.
Get there early to enjoy roving entertainment, live music, food and drinks.

Bring your rugs and a picnic and enjoy a free movie under the stars.

The movie will start at sun-down.

For […]

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Santa By The Beach Christmas Photography Sessions

[ December 3, 2017; ]
Santa By The Beach Christmas Photography Sessions with My Family Photo

This year why not have your family Christmas photos taken at the beach? My Family Photo are holding special Santa photography sessions at Henley Beach on Sunday 3 December for only $75.
You can avoid busy shopping centres and book in advance, which means no waiting […]

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Adelaide Motorsport Festival | Victoria Park | 7-10 Dec 2017

[ December 7, 2017 to December 10, 2017. ]
The 2017 Adelaide Motorsport Festival at Victoria Park is a celebration of Adelaide’s rich motorsport heritage.
The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a virtual “museum-in-motion”.  A four-day festival that draws upon South Australia’s rich motorsport history and celebrates and re-enacts motorsport competition of a by-gone era.  Incorporating the Adelaide Rally and Victoria Park Sprint, the festival will […]

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Moonlight Markets at Thorndon Park | Campbelltown | Nov 2017 – Mar 2018

[ November 3, 2017; December 1, 2017; February 2, 2018; March 2, 2018; ]
Moonlight Markets at Thorndon Park in Campbelltown
The Campbelltown Moonlight Markets are back for another summer.  This free, family friendly event welcomes visitors to settle in for the evening, enjoy a great meal, and watch the sun go down over the picturesque reservoir.
The Moonlight Markets are held at the beautiful Thorndon Park, Hamilton Terrace, Paradise. These […]

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MRASA Toy Run | Victoria Park to Callington Oval | 3 Dec 2017

[ December 3, 2017; ]
The 39th MRASA Toy Run 2017 will be on Sunday 3rd of December
The Toy Run collects toys on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for families in need at Christmas time. The MRASA has held its annual Toy Run for the last 38 years in December.
Traditionally the running of the Toy Run event has been […]

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Playford Community Christmas Carols | 2 Dec 2017

[ December 2, 2017; 4:30 pm; ]
Santa’s Workshop elves are busy preparing to host one of Australia’s finest vocalists for the 2017 Playford Community Christmas Carols.  
ARIA Award winner Anthony Callea will wow Fremont Park crowds with his powerful, passionate and pure voice, singing your favourite Christmas carols, as well as debuting some new singles at the Saturday, 2 December event. 
Joining Callea […]

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Cleland Wildlife Park Night Walks | Nov 2017-April 2018

[ November 10, 2017; November 24, 2017; December 15, 2017; December 29, 2017; January 12, 2018; January 19, 2018; February 9, 2018; February 23, 2018; March 2, 2018; March 16, 2018; April 13, 2018; April 27, 2018; ]  
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the haunting […]

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Adelaide Strikers | Big Bash League | Adelaide Oval | Dec 2017 & Jan 2018

[ December 22, 2017; December 31, 2017; January 9, 2018; January 17, 2018; ]  
Adelaide’s best value summer entertainment is back again when your Adelaide Strikers return to Adelaide Oval for BBL|07!
Don’t miss out on four massive home games including the New Year’s Eve double-header, now one of the iconic days on the sporting calendar.

Dizzy Gillespie returns to coach the team and is aiming to take the Strikers that […]

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Snorkel Port Noarlunga Reef | 28 Dec 2017

[ December 28, 2017; ]
Snorkel Port Noarlunga Reef 28th December 2017 – Community Guided Snorkel Days
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Port Noarlunga reef. The reef has been an aquatic reserve since 1971 and is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.

Suitable for children 5 years and above whom […]

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Obstasplash | Oakbank Racecourse | 2 & 3 Dec 2017

[ December 2, 2017 to December 3, 2017. ]  
 ObstaSplash is Australia’s largest fully inflatable obstacle course!
Obstasplash is returning to Oakbank Racecourse on 2 and 3 December 2017.
ObstaSplash is an Australian grown and operated 5km inflatable obstacle course suitable for all levels (ages 13 upwards). This is an untimed event with the emphasis on fun. The course is best completed with your family and friends […]

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Pacific School Games | Adelaide | 3-9 December 2017

[ December 3, 2017 to December 9, 2017. ]
10th Pacific School Games – Adelaide 2017
Around 4,000 school-aged athletes and officials from 15 countries will come together for the world’s best multi-sport school competition, the 2017 Pacific School Games in Adelaide from 3-9 December.
Set to follow the footsteps of athletes such as Olympic gold medalists Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe, Kyle Chalmers and NBA superstar […]

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The Makers & Shakers Market | Woodville | 24 Jun & 16 Dec 2017

[ June 24, 2017; December 16, 2017; ]
The Makers & Shakers Market at the Woodville Town Hall
The Makers & Shakers Market is an indoor, curated, retail event that brings together people who care about where things come from, how things are made and what they are made of.

Featuring mainly South Australian makers, the Makers & Shakers Market focuses on homewares, fine foods […]

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Allenby Gardens Primary School Family Fun Night | 1 Dec 2017

[ December 1, 2017; 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
Everyone is welcome to the Allenby Gardens Primary School Family Fun Night on 1 December, 2017.
The Allenby Gardens Primary School Family Fun Night will host a variety of activities for the whole family.  There will be amusements, rides, games, market stalls, face painting, dunking booth, food, sweets and student performances and entertainment.
Unlimited ride wristbands are […]

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Westminster School Christmas Lights | 14-21 Dec 2017

[ December 14, 2017 to December 21, 2017. ]
Westminster School Christmas Lights brings joy to South Australian Families
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Marion’s Westminster School.
Are you ready to experience the magic and joy of Christmas lights?

South Australian families and children can view thousands of sparkling fairy lights, meet Santa in his Magic Christmas Kingdom, take in the beauty of […]

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Adelaide Family Christmas Carols Guide 2017 | South Australia

[ December 1, 2017 to December 22, 2017. ]
YOUR 2017 GUIDE TO FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROL EVENTS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA!
Christmas Carols | Adelaide, South Australia | Find Your Local Carols Event
Going to a Christmas Carols event within your local community is a popular annual tradition for many families. There’s something special about putting a picnic together, meeting up with family and friends and sitting […]

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Christmas Lights Adelaide 2017 | The Best Streets to See Christmas Lights Around Adelaide

[ December 1, 2017 10:00 pm to December 31, 2017 10:00 pm. ]
Christmas Lights Adelaide
YOUR 2017 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 treat for the children to wander along and admire the huge effort […]

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Adelaide Christmas Pageants Guide 2017 | South Australia Pageants

[ November 4, 2017; November 18, 2017; November 25, 2017 to November 26, 2017. December 1, 2017 to December 3, 2017. December 8, 2017 to December 10, 2017. December 15, 2017 to December 17, 2017. December 23, 2017; ]
Your Guide to Adelaide’s Christmas Pageants 2017
Find out when your local Christmas Pageant is happening this year, around South Australia.
Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for local residents to enjoy. Community Christmas Pageants are a great way to support local businesses, organisations, schools and clubs as they entertain the […]

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Salisbury Community Christmas Parade | 2 Dec 2017

[ December 2, 2017; 10:30 am; ]
Salisbury Community Christmas Parade
Salisbury’s Annual Community Christmas parade brings together community groups from across the City of Salisbury to celebrate Christmas.

Join bands, sporting and service clubs, local schools and businesses in celebrating the approach of the Festive Season. John Street, Salisbury.

There will also be rides, amusements, face painting, balloon animals, clowns, community stalls and entertainment.

Christmas […]

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