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EDITOR’S NOTE:
City of Port Adelaide Enfield have unfortunately, due to the extreme weather forecast across the weekend, made the difficult decision to CANCEL Dockside Festival 2023.  The safety of our community, participants, and staff is our top priority, and after careful consideration, we’ve had to make this tough decision.  We understand the excitement and anticipation […]

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Take a look under the sea during the Marine Discovery Centre Open Day in Henley Beach
Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of interactive fun, marine-based exploring and learning, followed by a guided beach marine trail on Henley Beach.

During the session, you will have access to a variety of interactive discovery […]

[ December 3, 2023; December 10, 2023; December 17, 2023; December 24, 2023; December 31, 2023; ]
Celebrate a Month-of-Merry at the Market: Christmas at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market!
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is gearing up for a month of holiday cheer, bringing you Christmas joy every Sunday from 3 to 24 December 2023, plus a market on New Year’s Eve.

Fill your table with local, farm fresh goods this festive season. […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Christmas Wonderland at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga  2 December 2023
Christmas Wonderland will transform Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga into a magical children’s festival hub bursting with colour, live music, Fork on the Road food trucks and a sleigh-load of merry-making entertainment to put smiles on faces young and the young at heart.
Free to enter and open to everyone from 5pm […]

[ December 2, 2023; ]
Get in the Christmas cheer with Peter Combe, Adelaide Youth Orchestras, and the Bellyflop in a Pizza band for this tree-mendous performance.
An event for all ages, share the fun and laughter with your children and grandchildren as you wrap yourself in nostalgia with a suite of Peter’s Christmas classics.   From his much-loved Christmas album and […]

Wonka is a pop culture phenomenon and vivid cinematic experience that welcomes all to a can’t-be-missed holiday moviegoing event.
Wonka is the flavory-savory magical adventure that reveals the unstoppable power of daring to dream in an irresistible holiday film event for all ages. Timothée Chalamet is Wonka in this magical movie of how the worlds greatest […]

Santa is visiting The Grove Shopping Centre again this year for FREE photos with families and their pets.
Whether you’re wanting a family photo or just visiting Santa with your wishlist, every visitor can pre-book to visit Santa at the Grove Shopping Centre.  If your booking time is not available you will also be able to […]

Enjoy big savings on big adventures these summer school holidays at HOYTS Cinemas!
Keep the whole family entertained and your wallet happy with family of 3 and family of 4 tickets to the latest movies.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FAMILY TICKETS & SECURE YOUR SEATS 
See below for the top family picks this summer season!

Trolls Band Together […]

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Free Family Friendly Event – Christmas in Trott Park
Take the whole family along for a day filled with festive cheer in Trott Park.  Hosted by the Marion Community Centres and Trott Park Community Garden Inc., they have a fantastic lineup of activities waiting for you.  It’s the perfect way to get the whole family into […]

[ December 16, 2023 to December 19, 2023. ]
Santa’s Workshop at the Gawler Civic Centre is a Christmas experience for families and children of all ages.
This free family Christmas experience will be held in the Institute Hall of the Gawler Civic Centre from 16-19 December 2023. Each session will contain an abundance of Christmas activities, magic, music and fun and of course a […]

[ December 10, 2023; ]
Santa Dash – The Original South Australia Santa Run
A fun, family friendly event in Williamstown in the Southern Barossa, the Santa Dash is a 3km or 8km walk, run or jog wearing your Christmas tee through the reservoir, forest and town.  Suitable for all fitness levels, the course meanders from South Para Reservoir Reserve, through […]

[ December 10, 2023; ]
Magill Sunrise Mega Christmas Market
Presented by the Magill Sunrise Rotary Club, the Mega Christmas Market will feature over 50 stalls selling all sorts of potential presents, a coffee van, food vans, a massive Christmas raffle and a visit from Santa between 11am and 12pm.

The market is held at Campbelltown Memorial Oval and there are both […]

[ March 8, 2024 to March 10, 2024. ]
Be transported to the 180-million-year-old Daintree rainforest – a wild and ancient place on the cusp of extraordinary change – at GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition.
A world-first multi-sensory installation distilling 100 years of climate data into a single day, this unique meditation on one of Australia’s richest ecosystems invites visitors to become lost in an evocative […]

[ December 3, 2023; ]   
Welcome to Mayhem Presents: The Collectors Fair!
Calling all collectors, fanatics, and enthusiasts; go and see South Australia’s finest exhibitors as they show off their prized collections, and maybe even add something special to your own collection too! Featuring a diverse range of collectables, an artist alley, activities and panels/workshops, the fair promises a perfect […]

[ December 8, 2023; ]
Lockelys Primary School is gearing up for their Twilight Community Fair.
With student-led market stalls showcasing the ‘enterprise’ component of the school curriculum, live music performances, a magic show and delicious food options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The fair will also feature games and activities including “Dunk the Teacher”. 

The event is open to the […]

[ December 9, 2023 to December 10, 2023. ]
Blackwood Christmas Tree Festival is a wonderland of 45 decorated Christmas trees, beautifully crafted by various local community groups and businesses.
The trees will be on display in the fantastic new Tiwu Kumangka on Young Street on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December 2023. Tiwu Kumangka is an exciting and innovative community centre and library that […]

[ November 29, 2023 to December 2, 2023. ]
Christmas Tree Festival
The popular bi-annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter’s Church in Glenelg will be an enchanted land of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and banners, beautifully crafted by various local community groups, schools, churches and individuals.

They will be on display in St.Peter’s Church along with gift stalls and Devonshire tea available in the adjoining […]

[ December 9, 2023; ]
Christmas in Prospect Street Party.
Join the City of Prospect for a magical night featuring an evening of carols, live music, kids craft activities and a chance to sit, relax and indulge in mouth watering food from the diverse cultures in the community. 

It also includes a spectacular entrance from Santa accompanied by Lucy Hood Adelaide MP […]

[ December 15, 2023; ]
Nairne Christmas Twilight Market.
Christmas in Nairne’s Main Street will feature shopping and eating with the Main Street traders, market stalls and of course, Santa on Friday 15 December 2023.

It will be a lovely evening to wander and enjoy late night shopping at one of the Main Street businesses and grab a bit to eat or […]

[ December 15, 2023 to December 16, 2023. ]
Get Festive! Christmas Pop Up Park in Mount Barker.
Join the Mt Barker community on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 December for a fun filled Christmas festival in the heart of Mount Barker. Enjoy world-class entertainment, delicious cuisine and much more at the Pop Up Park in Morphett Street.

Featuring street performers, international food and wine, games, […]

[ November 23, 2023; December 16, 2023; ]
Get ready for Christmas with two special Barossa Made Market shopping events in Tanunda.
Once again, the Tanunda Town Square precinct will transform into a festive Christmas market wonderland, as the Barossa Made Market returns to showcase the incredible talents of their local artists, craftspeople, and producers.

Tanunda Christmas Shopping Night & Barossa Made Market

Thursday 23 November […]

[ November 12, 2023 to December 24, 2023. ]
Disney Augmented Reality Experience
Celebrate the culmination of Disney’s 100th Anniversary and step into a world of enchantment with the interactive Disney Augmented Reality experience at Westfield Marion.
From Sunday 12 November – 24 December 2023, you can bring to life your favourite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters and collect them to go in the […]

[ December 20, 2023; ]
Adelaide Hills Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market.
Get ready for a night that’s bound to make your spirits merry and bright at the annual Adelaide Hills Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market.  Enjoy live music from For The Love of Music School Students, Choir Cecilia and Harmmumies and fill up on tasty food from numerous food vendors.

For […]

[ December 15, 2023; ]
Free Family Christmas Event at the Playford Uniting Church.
The Wonderfull Christmas Festival on Friday, 15 December 2023 will feature market stalls, food vans, entertainment and plenty of fun for the kids.  The night will conclude with a fireworks display.

Held at the Playford Uniting Church in Munno Para, the event will start at 6.30pm and entry […]

[ December 2, 2023; December 15, 2023 to December 16, 2023. December 22, 2023; ]
Festive Weekends in the City of Adelaide
Embrace the holiday spirit with a series of Festive Weekends in the heart of the city at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. Kicking off with the giant Christmas tree lighting on Saturday 18 November, other highlights include Christmas Wonderland, the Adelady Christmas Village and Christmas Wrap Party.
Festive Weekends Events:
• Christmas Wonderland – […]

Santa’s Wonderland Magical Christmas Wonderland
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, tobogganing, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail.  You can also have your photo taken with Santa!
What’s New in 2023
This year there are all-new activities including Gingerbread Decorating (an additional $10pp) […]

[ December 9, 2023 to December 10, 2023. ]
The annual Bowden Christmas Gift Market will be held across both Plant 3 and Plant 4 on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December 2023.
Plant 4 and Bowden Park will be filled to the brim with local Adelaide makers who spin, weave, grow, create and construct excellent handmade gifts, perfect for all ages.

In Plant 3 there […]

[ December 3, 2023; ]
The Flinders Foundation Fun-tastic Kids Fun Fair is a chance for all past and present Flinders babies, children and families to reconnect, celebrate and support Flinders’ kids, and also acknowledge the incredible staff working across the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
With free games, activities and live entertainment on show, plus amusement rides and food truck […]

[ December 16, 2023; ]
Wonka Family Movie Night in support of the Jodi Lee Foundation.
A night the whole family can enjoy, Wonka is based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.

Wonka tells the wondrous story of how […]

[ December 10, 2023; 6:00 pm; ]  
Master magician and illusionist Michael Boyd returns, visiting Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney in December 2023. The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of music, circus, dance and magic that celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas.
Join The Voice finalist and Musical Theatre sensation Prinnie Stevens, as she takes you on a musical journey of Christmas classics from traditional songs to Mariah Carey […]