december 2024 Articles

Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete | 7 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete on the Riverfront
The Lions Club of Morgan & District Inc. will be hosting the Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete event on Saturday 7 December 2024 from 3pm to 9:30pm.  

The award-winning famous pageant will roll through the streets from 6pm, finishing at the Morgan Riverfront Precinct.  There will be a […]

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Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival | 7-22 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024 to December 22, 2024. ]  
The Lights of Lobethal Festival, created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, is a much loved Christmas festival that has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley for over sixty years.  
Lobethal is nestled in a picturesque valley in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, approximately 35kms from Adelaide.  In the true spirit of Christmas, […]

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Cirkidz School Holiday Programs | Summer 2024/2025

[ September 28, 2024 to October 4, 2024. October 7, 2024 to October 11, 2024. ]        
Cirkidz Summer Holiday Program.
Do you have some little ones who belong in the circus? Send them to Cirkidz this summer! Cirkidz has you covered with an action-packed program that’s perfect for kids aged 5–12. Whether they’re new to circus skills or love a good challenge, they’ll learn new tricks, make new friends, and […]

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Adventure Hubs SA | Mount Lofty & McLaren Vale | Summer School Holidays

Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, you’ll find the Mount Lofty Adventure Hub, delivering an array of exciting family experiences for the Summer school holidays.

Mount Lofty Adventure Hub
You will find the Mt Lofty Adventure Hub nestled in the Adelaide Hills just up the freeway at Piccadilly.
Challenge yourself on South Australia’s most extensive artificial rock-climbing wall, […]

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Outdoor Christmas Movie Night | Beaumont House | 7 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Go along to a magical evening under the stars on the lawns of Beaumont House this Christmas.
Join family and friends for an outdoor Christmas movie night, where festive cheer meets cinematic delight.  Take your own picnic rug or chair and settle in for a screening of a Christmas classic movie, Elf. Enjoy delicious food and beverages […]

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December Edition: Top 10 Events in Adelaide for Families

Discover the best things to see and do this month for families & kids in Adelaide – December Edition.
Adelaide has so many family-friendly events happening in December it’s impossible to experience them all!  It’s cherry picking time this month so find a location in our SA Cherry Guide and take the kids along to a […]

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Lobethal Christmas Pageant | Adelaide Hills | 23 Dec 2024

[ December 23, 2024; ]
Join the fun as Santa and all his helpers arrive to spread cheer around the Adelaide Hills at The Lobethal Christmas Pageant.
The Lights of Lobethal Festival is back in 2024 and the Lobethal Pageant will be held at the end of the Festival on Monday 23 December.
This enchanting event promises to delight all ages with […]

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Call for Junior Entries | Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition Competition 2025

[ February 6, 2025; ]
Calling All Junior Photographers!
Does your child have a passion for photography? Maybe they’d like to enter their pics in the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. 
Owned and produced by the South Australian Museum, the competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any age so it’s a great opportunity for […]

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Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE Summer School Holiday Program

Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this Summer! As well as free entry from 10am to 5pm every day from 14 December to 25 January 2025, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and […]

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Top Things to do at Christmas in Adelaide

Top Things to See and Do Around Adelaide this Christmas

The Best Family Friendly Activities to enjoy this Christmas in Adelaide.
Christmas time brings a sense of wonder and excitement to little people as the big day draws near. For this magical time of year, we’ve put together a list of the best Christmas things to see and do, and places to go around Adelaide that […]

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FREE Things to do this Christmas in Adelaide

Find free activities, events and places to visit this Christmas in and around Adelaide.
Christmas is such a special time for families, but it can also be an expensive time too.  We are fortunate in Adelaide to have many free, local community events at this special time of year hosted by local councils, community groups and […]

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BOUNCE After Dark Sessions | Marleston & Greenacres

[ December 6, 2024; ]
BOUNCE After Dark End of Term Party in Adelaide
To celebrate the upcoming end of school term, BOUNCE hosts ‘After Dark’ events for school-aged kids and teens.
From 6pm, the lights go down, and the music starts pumping for 3 hours of uninterrupted freestyle fun. The live DJ & BOUNCE hosts aim to make to make sure […]

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Christmas at the Adelaide Central Market | Festive Trading Hours

For the freshest produce this festive season you can’t go past the Adelaide Central Market.  
From seafood and poultry to fresh fruit and bakery goods, the Market has everything you need for your Christmas table.  Be sure to check with individual stall holders for cut off dates if you’re planning on ordering special items such […]

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Christmas Recipes | Adelaide Central Market

The Adelaide Central Market has a collection of recipes perfect to make during the festive Christmas season. 
The three recipes include Christmas spiced granola, Roasted sweet potato and cauliflower salad and Thai style barbecued salmon. These recipes offer some great healthy options compared to traditional Christmas cooking, particularly if you’re looking for something a little different […]

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Adelaide Christmas Carols Guide | South Australia

Your 2024 Guide to Local Community Christmas Carols in South Australia
Find your local family friendly Christmas Carols event in Adelaide.
Attending a Christmas Carols event within your local community is a popular annual tradition for many families. There’s something special about sharing a picnic together, meeting up with family and friends and sitting back to listen […]

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Odeon Star Cinemas Semaphore | $5 Christmas Movies

[ December 16, 2024 to December 22, 2024. ]
$5 Christmas movies are back at Odeon Star Cinemas in Semaphore.
This holiday season, Odeon Star Cinemas Semaphore is saying ‘thank you’ to the community with $5 tickets to your favourite Christmas classics.  The film lineup has something for everyone, with family films screening at 6.30pm followed by a second film at 8.45pm on 20, 21 […]

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Carols on the Oval | Glen Osmond | 24 Dec 2024

[ December 24, 2024; ]
Take along family and friends to Carols on the Oval with Glen Osmond Baptist Church for an evening of Christmas cheer this Christmas Eve.
This is a FREE community event including free kids activities and free sausage sizzle. Drinks and ice-cream will be available for purchase. Then, get in the festive spirit with Christmas carols performed […]

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TreeClimb Parties | Adelaide & Kuitpo Forest

Parties at TreeClimb Adelaide & Kuitpo Forest
TreeClimb Adelaide and Kuitpo Forest now offer a range of party packages for your next celebration: the TreeClimb Party Package and the DIY Birthday Option. 
TreeClimb Party Packages are designed for ultimate fun and convenience. Available only on weekends and school holidays. Must book at least 7 days in advance. […]

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Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide | South Australian Pageants

Your Guide to all of the Christmas Pageants around Adelaide
Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their main street for local residents to enjoy, heralding the start of the festive season. Community Christmas pageants are a great way to support local businesses, organisations, schools and clubs as they entertain the crowds with floats, […]

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Photos with Santa | Unley Shopping Centre | 18-21 Dec 2024

[ December 18, 2024 to December 21, 2024. ]
Christmas at Unley Shopping Centre – Photos with Santa.
Unley Shopping Centre is excited to bring you this year’s Photos with Santa. Visit and have your picture taken and emailed to you for free. A perfect addition to any Christmas cards or mantle-pieces this holiday season.
Mark your calendars for Santa’s visit:
• Wednesday 18 December 2024 |  […]

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Santa Mail | Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas

[ November 15, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas and drop it into Australia Post – no stamp required!
What’s on your child’s wishlist this year? Help make the magic of Christmas come alive with a gift and reply from Santa at your local Post Office.
Santa Mail is a little different this year!  Now, you can hand deliver […]

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Glenelg Sunset Markets | Beachside Adelaide Markets | Nov 2024 – Apr 2025

[ November 24, 2024; January 19, 2025; February 9, 2025; March 9, 2025; April 13, 2025; ]
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 70 traders, live music and just good beach vibes. The ultimate outdoor market experience, shop fashion, vintage, home, art, craft and designer goods.

Held at […]

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Free Calls to Santa | Telstra Phone Box

[ November 20, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa program allows kids and parents to call Santa for free from any Telstra payphone in Australia from 20 November until 24 December 2024.
The festive season can be hectic, and for families looking to avoid the crowds, Telstra’s payphones offer a simple, cost-free way for kids to chat one-on-one with Santa. […]

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Disney Moana 2 | In Cinemas 28 Nov 2024

[ November 28, 2024; ]
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s […]

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KickStart for Kids | The No Breakfast, Breakfast | Adelaide | 13 Dec 2024

[ December 13, 2024; ]
The incredible team at KickStart for Kids are hosting their annual No Breakfast, Breakfast on Friday 13 December 2024 at the Hilton Adelaide.
It is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year for KickStart and provides guests with the opportunity to experience what it’s like for thousands of South Australian school kids who go […]

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Mannum Christmas Pageant & Street Party | 7 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The 2024 Mannum Christmas Pageant and street party will have entertainment for the whole family.
Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas celebration in Mannum with a magical evening filled with holiday cheer.  Festivities start at 5pm with a lively atmosphere on Randell Street, featuring food and craft stalls, face painting, and plenty of holiday shopping for […]

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NEW TreeClimb in Salisbury | Opening January 2025

TreeClimb’s biggest adventure yet is opening at Harry Bowey Reserve in Salisbury Park in January 2025.
Following a process of community consultation and building works, TreeClimb’s latest nature-based adventure park will bring challenging tree-based challenge courses to residents of the Northern areas of Adelaide.  TreeClimb originally opened in the southern Adelaide city park lands, followed by […]

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Adelaide Christmas Markets Guide 2024

Family Friendly Christmas Markets in South Australia
Christmas Markets in Adelaide, South Australia – shop local this Christmas!
Finding that special gift is made easy when you browse the stalls at your local Christmas market.  Many regular markets hold special festive markets that include activities and entertainment as well.   There’s always plenty of variety and something […]

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Where to Buy a Real Christmas Tree in Adelaide

Find out where to buy a real Christmas Tree this year in Adelaide.
There’s something about the fresh smell of pine and the novelty of having a real tree in your home at Christmas time.  Most places around SA open in November for ordering trees and there are also local pop-up tree sales in December. If […]

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Kids Only Day Camps ‘Unplugged’ | Woodhouse Adventure Park | Summer School Holidays

[ December 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024. January 13, 2025 to January 17, 2025. January 20, 2025 to January 24, 2025. ]  
Woodhouse Adventure Park’s School Holidays UNPLUGGED kids only ‘drop & go’ day camps offer thoughtfully programmed adventures specifically designed with age-appropriate activities guaranteed to keep primary school kids aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active and entertained for the whole day… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway on a magnificent 54-hectare nature wonderland at […]

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