[ November 13, 2020 2:11 am to December 24, 2020 2:11 am. ]
Christmas Gift Ideas & What’s On In Adelaide Christmas 2020
Christmas may look a little different this year, but there are still plenty of fun events, and things to do and see around Adelaide at Christmas.
Find the best Christmas lights around Adelaide, visit Father Christmas and have your photo taken, and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at […]
[ November 13, 2020 to December 25, 2020. ] [caption id="attachment_142185" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: @clickfilmsadelaide[/caption]
Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2020
The City of Adelaide is bringing the gift of joy and cheer this Christmas with the return of the Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria Square and life-size Lego sleigh at the Adelaide Central Market. Plus, you can discover a range of community events, maker markets, window […]
[ November 13, 2020 to November 22, 2020. ]
Adelaide Italian Festival
The Adelaide Italian Festival is an annual celebration to coincide with Italian week held in November. Featuring the very best of the Italian way in South Australia through food and wine, innovation and design, culture and tradition.
The first Italian Festival in Adelaide was held in 1976 in Rundle Mall – a parade made up […]
[ November 28, 2020; ]
Christmas Tree Festival & Market
The South Australian Country Women’s Association (SACWA) will hold their 2020 Christmas Tree Festival and Market on Saturday, 28 November.
There will be stalls, raffles, musical entertainment, craft displays, light lunches, Devonshire Tea and children’s activities, plus working displays of floriculture, cross stitch and Christmas decorations. Held on their state office grounds […]
Lobethal Lights ARE NOT Cancelled!
It’s been reported that the Lobethal Lights are cancelled this year. Just to clarify – while the annual Festival events such as The Living Nativity, Pageant and the Market on Main Street will not go ahead this year, the community of Lobethal are still planning on putting up Christmas lights on […]
Find out what’s open, what’s closed and what events are going ahead or cancelled in Adelaide due to COVID-19.
**Updated Monday 14 December 2020.**
Playgrounds
Social distancing (keeping 1.5 metres from others)
Size of gathering (check current COVID-19 update here)
We would add to this, to always sanitise hands or wash hands as soon as possible after a visit to […]
[ February 8, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
Re:Gathered Fundraiser – Lobethal Bushfire Recovery Market
After the bushfire devastations that began to rock the Adelaide Hills community from the 20th of December 2019, they have Re-Gathered.
Right now for those affected it’s all about Re:Generating, Re:Embracing, Re:Energising and Re:Gathering.
Entwining the fabric of their community woven together with Fabrik Arts & Heritage + Adelaide Hills Council […]
[ January 16, 2020 to January 26, 2020. ]
Santos Tour Down Under 2020 – Adelaide, South Australia
Don’t miss the excitement Australia’s greatest cycling race brings to the city of Adelaide and surrounding regional towns during the January school holidays. Take a look at the stage maps and pick a spot from which to set up, sit down and view the cyclists as they […]
[ January 1, 2019 to January 27, 2020. ]
Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Summer 2019/20
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas 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 break and […]
[ October 12, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 21, 2019; January 5, 2020; ]
Stable Stars Kids Club Summer Series
Celebrate the New Year trackside at the Fleurieu Family Day races hosted by the Strathalbyn Racing Club on Sunday 5 January 2020.
A relaxed, affordable family-friendly racing event, entry is FREE for kids under 16. There will be food vans, market stalls and cheese platters on offer. At the racecourse in […]
[ December 31, 2019; January 1, 2020; ]
Wallaroo New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Carnival Fun Day
Bring in the New Year for 2020 at The Drakes Supermarkets Copper Coast New Year’s Celebrations at Wallaroo, followed by a family friendly Carnival Fun Day.
This annual family-friendly alcohol-free event is held on the corner of Jetty Road and Chatfield Terrace from 6.30pm and features […]
[ December 13, 2019 to December 22, 2019. ]
Christmas Lights, Festive Nights
Enjoy 10 magical evenings of activities and entertainment at Christmas Lights, Festive Nights in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. With so much on offer, the City of Adelaide have curated a different program for every night.
Activities & Entertainment
Sit in Santa’s sleigh led by Rudolph made from LEGO® bricks and snap a selfie
Shop at […]
[ November 16, 2019 to December 31, 2019. ]
Lighting of the Christmas Tree – Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
Enjoy a magical evening of free entertainment at the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square.
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season as the City of Adelaide flicks the big switch to turn on the dazzling lights of the giant Christmas Tree for the first time in […]
[ November 24, 2019; December 8, 2019; January 12, 2020; February 9, 2020; March 8, 2020; ]
The Glenelg Sunset Markets – the ultimate beachside market.
The Glenelg Sunset Markets return for the 2019/20 Spring/Summer season.
Kicking off on Sunday 24 November to coincide with the Glenelg Christmas pageant, the market, now in its 4th year, highlights over 60 market stalls in fashion, kids, health, art and beauty.
Located on Glenelg’s beachfront on the sprawling […]
[ September 22, 2019; October 27, 2019; November 24, 2019; December 15, 2019; February 23, 2020; ]
Stirling Laneways
Stirling Laneways continues to present its trademark mix of market stalls and live street entertainment invigorating the laneways and byways of the “gateway to the Adelaide Hills” village of Stirling on Market Day Sundays from September to April each year.
The award-winning Stirling Laneways is more than a market. From September to April, each event […]
Christmas Baking – Christmas Tree Brownies & Reindeer Chocolate Cake
We made this chocolate cake using Green’s basic chocolate cake mix which includes chocolate icing. It’s super easy to make and is delicious. You could also use a store bought cake to save time. To decorate we used pretzels for ears, orange chocolate balls for the […]
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 back to listen and sing along to carols by candlelight.
Whether you go along to the spectacular Carols by Candlelight at Elder […]
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Your Guide to South Australia’s Community Christmas Pageants 2015.
Once the City of Adelaide’s Credit Union Christmas Pageant has been and gone, we turn our focus to our local communities – most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for their local residents to enjoy. Community Christmas Pageants are a great way […]
[ December 31, 2023; ]
New Year’s Eve Events in Adelaide & Where to Watch Fireworks in South Australia
New Year’s Eve – Sunday 31 December 2023
Ring in the new year with a bang at one of the many family friendly celebrations with fireworks happening around SA! New Year’s Eve at Elder Park is back and there are plenty of coastal […]
[ December 31, 2023; ]
Copper Coast New Year’s Eve Celebrations on the Wallaroo Foreshore.
Bring in the New Year in Wallaroo watching the Copper Coast New Year’s Eve fireworks displays. Wallaroo will be holding two spectacular fireworks displays – the first at 9.30pm and then again at midnight on the corner of Chatfield Terrace and Jetty Road.
Entry to this family […]
[ December 1, 2023; ]
Prospect Blair Athol Lions Club warmly invites the local and surrounding community to join them for their 2023 Carols in the Park on Friday 1 December.
Held in Prospect Memorial Gardens, it will be a great night listening to the community gather together and sing along to their favourite carols. Take a rug and some chairs […]
[ December 2, 2023; ]
The City of Playford’s biggest, free outdoor event of the year returns to Fremont Park on Saturday 2 December 2023 with the Playford Community Carols.
A full program of entertainment will be released closer to the date, but as always expect a long list of spellbinding performers, the sound of sleigh bells, the man in red […]
EDITOR’S NOTE:
It is with heavy hearts that the City of Mitcham has made the difficult decision to cancel Carols at Kingswood Oval planned for this Saturday 9 December 2023 due to forecast heavy rain and strong winds. We are so disappointed that we can’t bring you this wonderful Christmas celebration, but your safety is important […]
[ December 17, 2022 to December 18, 2022. ]
JaumaFest Cherry Harvest Festival.
JaumaFest is a Cherry Harvest Festival held at the Jauma Farm in Lenswood.
This is a community festival in Peramangk Country, Adelaide Hills. The day will also include the chance to participate in organic cherry picking. Pick your own box of delicious cherries for your Christmas table, there are 10 varieties to taste […]
[ December 2, 2022; ]
Victor Harbor Street Party
Celebrate the re-opening of Ocean Street and Albert Place at Victor Harbor’s biggest street party ever!
Over the past few years, significant upgrades have taken place in Victor Harbor’s town centre to revitalise and connect key destinations within the much-loved coastal hub. Share in the excitement of Victor Harbor’s transformation with free […]
Pick Your Own Strawberries at Harvest the Fleurieu in Mt Compass.
Review by Jo Parkinson
There’s nothing quite like the delicious taste and sweet smell of freshly picked strawberries. And there’s no better way to experience this, than by spending a day at Harvest the Fleurieu strawberry farm in Mt Compass.
Located in Mount Compass, Harvest the Fleurieu […]
[ November 26, 2022; ]
Empyre Fire Festival 2022.
Witness and experience Adelaide’s family-friendly fire festival.
Empyre returns for a third year with the biggest fire show in Australia, featuring talent from across the country. An incredible immersive experience of sound, light, and the raw energy of fire. Expect to see incredible fire shows, fire installations, kids entertainment, and much more. Food […]
[ December 2, 2022; ]
International Day of People with Disability
Celebrating ‘International Day of People with a Disability’ (IDPWD) has been a staple on the calendar for many years at Minda.
IDPWD is aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. This year the event will be bigger and better, dressed in a Christmas atmosphere, as everyone […]
[ December 17, 2021 to December 19, 2021. ]
The Queens Xmas Festival
The inaugural Queens Xmas Festival will transform The Queens Theatre into a vibrant Christmas street party with 3 days of live music, artist markets, food trucks, ceramic workshops, live art, and boutique bars.
From Friday 17 December to Sunday 19 December 2021, experience live performances from artists including Alana Jagt, Kelly Menhennett, Dojo […]
JettyFest 100
JettyFest 100 features a free and fun-filled program of events suitable for all ages and interests, with the festivities taking place on, under and alongside the jetty, plus on the beach and in the Port Noarlunga township.
Port Noarlunga Jetty turns 100 this year and the community is invited to a three-day festival to celebrate. […]
