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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 […]

[ December 4, 2020 to December 13, 2020. ]
Japanese Film Festival Plus – Free Streamed Festival
From tales of time travel to enchanting animated adventures and a geisha-inspired musical comedy, the Japanese Film Festival returns from 4 – 13 December 2020 with JFF Plus: Online Festival, a free streamed Festival featuring the very best in Japanese cinema.
The 2020 Festival, presented by The Japan Foundation Sydney, will screen over 25 […]

Treasure of Pageants Past Exhibition
Hunt for the hidden treasures and relive the magic of pageants past at the Adelaide Town Hall and Adelaide’s City Library this festive season.
This dual-site exhibition features Adelaide Christmas Pageant floats, float designs and small-scale models, artworks, photography, costumes, props and archives from its 88-year history as a South Australian icon.
This […]

[ November 29, 2020 to December 24, 2020. ]
See Santa’s LEGO® Sleigh in the Adelaide Central Market Arcade
See Santa’sLEGO® sleigh up close at the Central Market Arcade this Christmas.
While Santa is busy preparing for Christmas Eve, he’s welcoming you to take a photo of Rudolph and his sleigh at the Adelaide Central Market.  The coolest part is, everything is made of LEGO® bricks […]

Adelaide Carols by Candlelight
Thanks to SeaLink Travel Group, Adelaide’s Carols by Candlelight will still go ahead in 2020 – they will just be a little different this year.
We know Christmas won’t be the same this year with so many events not going ahead due to the pandemic, but Santa couldn’t let the people of South […]

Farrell Flat Silo Art
South Australia’s latest silo art instalment has been completed. 
Artists Jarrod Soden and Matt Knights of Perplswet Designs have just completed the silo art masterpiece in Farrell Flat, in the Clare Valley (20 kilometres east of Clare and 22 kilometres southwest of Burra).
Before the lockdown, Jarrod and Matt spent 2 weeks and 140 […]

[ November 28, 2020 to December 20, 2020. ]
Christmas Elves are hiding along Melbourne Street!
Take a walk along Melbourne Street in North Adelaide, starting at the Elf secret garden on the corner of Melbourne and Jerningham Street, to see how many you can find.
Melbourne Street has a great selection of cafes, restaurants and retail shops, and is only a short drive to the […]

[ December 2, 2020; ]
Glandore Carols Go Virtual in 2020
Embrace the Christmas spirit and join in as the Glandore Christmas Carols Go Virtual in 2020.
Join ‘South Aussie with Cosi’, Andrew Costello as he hosts the first ever Virtual Glandore Carols event.  Supported by some amazing live acts including Rachael Leahcar, Michael Griffiths and Jas French alongside the City of […]

Further Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions in South Australia from 1 December 2020
COVID-19 restrictions in South Australian will ease from Tuesday 1 December 2020. This includes a lifting of border restrictions with Victoria, gatherings of over 1000 people will require a COVID safe plan and masks will be required where social distancing cannot be maintained.
Summary: 

Border restrictions […]

[ November 27, 2020 to December 4, 2020. ]
Help Backpacks 4 SA Kids reach their Christmas goal of supplying 11,000 presents to children entering emergency care.
Christmas is just a few weeks away and Backpacks 4 SA Kids Christmas sorting and wrapping must start next week to give them enough time to deliver the gifts to all SA regions in time for Christmas day.
Backpacks […]

[ November 28, 2020; ]
Carrick Hill House Reopening to the Public Following Renovations
Following a $3.3 million renovation at Carrick Hill, the 1939 estate and former residence of Sir Edward and Lady Hayward in the Adelaide foothills will re-open to the public from Saturday 28 November 2020. The house has been closed since July 2019 for renovation work.
The renovation has […]

[ November 27, 2020 to December 6, 2020. ] [caption id="attachment_142259" align="alignnone" width="630"] Maicie Lalara and Bernadette Watt with ghost net baskets, image courtesy the artists and Anindilyakwa Arts.[/caption]
Tarnanthi Art Fair
The Tarnanthi Art Fair is going ahead both as an in-person event as well as online in 2020. 
The name Tarnanthi (pronounced tar-nan-dee) comes from the language of the Kaurna people, the traditional owners of […]

[ December 28, 2020; December 31, 2020; January 5, 2021; January 8, 2021; January 11, 2021; ]
Adelaide Strikers Big Bash Home Games at Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide Strikers will now play five evening matches at Adelaide Oval in a revised KFC BBL|10 fixture released by Cricket Australia.
The Strikers are still scheduled to play the Perth Scorchers on Monday, 28 December 2020 and on New Year’s Eve at Adelaide Oval, and will now […]

[ December 12, 2020 to December 13, 2020. ]
Christmas Gift Market at Plant 4 Bowden
Plant 4 Bowden are excited to announce their Christmas Gift Market will be held over 2 days this year.
The space will be filled to the brim with local Adelaide makers who spin, weave, grow, create and construct excellent handmade gifts, perfect for all ages. The Christmas Gift Market will […]

[ November 23, 2020 to December 7, 2020. ]
Does your child want to be featured on ABC’s Play School?
Play School are going ‘Through The Windows’ with kids across Australia. Share your home videos with them and they might appear on their TV show. 
The Play School team are looking for 3–6 year olds to show them a slice of their life for an upcoming series […]

Adelaide School Holiday Guide – Summer 2020/21
Your guide to all the best activities & ideas and school holiday programs in Adelaide during the December & January School Holidays.
South Australian Summer School Holiday Dates: Saturday 12 December 2020 – Tuesday 26 January 2021
Summer is the perfect time to get the kids out and about during the […]

Hope Valley Reservoir
Hope Valley Reservoir in Adelaide’s north east opened to the public for the first time in its 150-year history in 2020.
Located in the heart of Adelaide’s north eastern suburbs, Hope Valley Reservoir was completed in 1873 to become Adelaide’s second reservoir, and is our oldest in operation.  Hope Valley Reservoir is also our […]

Dreambuilders
Discover a world where dreams are made! Dreambuilders is an animated film for the whole family, a story full of fantasy and humour.
Dreambuilders centers on Minna, a young girl who misuses her newfound ability to create and control other people’s dreams to teach her bothersome stepsister a lesson.
Minna’s life is turned upside down when her […]

Pinocchio
Pinocchio returns to the silver screen in an award winning live-action adaptation of the classic story of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real human boy.
In this new imagining of the iconic classic, Matteo Garrone returns to the authentic roots of the Pinocchio story.
With this ground-breaking live action film shot in stunning Italian […]

Advice from SA Health on how to prepare your child for a COVID-19 test.
It’s a daunting thought for many who are yet to undergo a COVID-19 test for the first time, yet children understandably can have a higher level of anxiety and are likely to have lots of questions for their parents.  
No matter your […]

[ November 18, 2020 to December 15, 2020. ]
Krispy Kreme doughnuts with NUTELLA – Available from 18 November – 15 December 2020
Set to fill a hole in the doughnut market (pun intended), Krispy Kreme doughnuts with Nutella will make a welcome return to South Australian Krispy Kreme and OTR stores for a limited time from Wednesday 18 November.
Krispy Kreme doughnuts with Nutella first […]

[ December 10, 2020 to December 12, 2020. ]
A Christmas Celebration – Tidings of Comfort and Joy!
In this collaboration with the Adelaide Festival Centre, let the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and a line-up of special guests bring you tidings of comfort and joy this festive season.
In this festive program, you’ll hear some of your favourite carols and traditional Christmas songs, sung with sophistication and style […]

[ December 22, 2020; ]
Santa’s Magical Show at Hopgood Theatre
A magical experience for children and families with Santa in South Australia, Hopgood Theatre presents an amazing magic show filled with Christmas cheer and surprises galore.

It’s more than a visit – it’s an intimate magic show that has all the children excited and entertained with the magic of Christmas and […]

[ December 4, 2020 to December 5, 2020. ]
Victoria Square 2 Day Christmas Twilight Market 
A fun 2 day Christmas gift market in the heart of the city showcasing local South Australian makers.
On the first weekend in December under the giant Christmas tree in Victoria Square, over 40 stalls will be selling locally made products including jewellery, art, vintage clothes and homewares.

Food trucks and […]

[ November 27, 2020 to December 31, 2020. January 1, 2021 to January 4, 2021. ]
City of Tea Tree Gully’s Christmas Festival 
Experience the magic and joy of the festive season with the City of Tea Tree Gully’s Christmas Festival from 27 November 2020 to 4 January 2021.
There are numerous events the whole family can enjoy during the City of Tea Tree Gully’s Christmas Festival.
Carols at Home – 13 December 2020
At the […]

[ 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 […]

   
Christmas Lights in Adelaide 2020
WHERE ARE THE BEST STREETS TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AROUND ADELAIDE?
We love going to see houses with beautiful Christmas light decorations. We’ve put together all the best streets in our guide below and you can find them in the Google Map below.
Every year the number of home owners who […]

Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Moonlight Cinema is back in Adelaide for the ultimate summer experience under the stars and they are celebrating 25 years of Moonlight with retro classics and a program full of iconic films.
The December/January program is jam-packed once again with acclaimed summer […]

[ November 12, 2020 to December 24, 2020. ]
Father Christmas returns to the Magic Cave in 2020 – David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide
A visit to the Magic Cave is a family tradition for many South Australians each year.  Once you travel to the 2nd floor of the Rundle Mall David Jones store, children can follow the footsteps to the Magic Cave where Father […]