december 2024 Articles
Summer School Holiday Guide for Adelaide Kids

Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Top Things to do with Kids During the Holidays

[ December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025. ]
Summer School Holiday Guide South Australia 
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the summer school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport.  This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy […]

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Campbelltown Moonlight Markets | Nov 2024 – Mar 2025

[ November 1, 2024; December 6, 2024; February 7, 2025; March 7, 2025; ]
Go along to discover hidden treasures, try new food and wine experiences, sit back and enjoy the night at Campbelltown Moonlight Markets in Thornton Park. 
This family friendly, outdoor market features around 100 artisan craft and fashion stalls and showcases the Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail Vendors as well as a number of food vans. Music, entertainment […]

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Christmas in Rundle Mall | Giant Santas, Giant Bell Swings & Entertainment

[ December 13, 2024 to December 14, 2024. ]
Immerse yourself in the festive magic in Rundle Mall this Christmas.
The Santa Course offers a city-wide adventure for all ages, with kids and adults alike encountering 10 giant Santas, each with a unique personality. In Rundle Mall, you’ll meet four of the Santas – Santa the Snapper, Santa the Snacker, Santa the Navigator and Santa […]

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Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2024 | City of Adelaide

[ November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]            
Experience Adelaide’s Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide.
The City of Adelaide invites you to celebrate Christmas in the city! Enjoy an array of city-wide events, festive markets, magical decorations, and captivating live performances, all designed to fill your heart with the joy of the season.

Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting event […]

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Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide

Where to See Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide
Find Christmas cheer and joy across the city of Adelaide with sparkling lights, colourful decorations and the arrival of favourite festive characters.
Giant Christmas Tree
Each night as the sun goes down, the lights turn on in the city. Perhaps the most well-known of all the lights is […]

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Adelaide’s Giant Father Christmas | Adelaide Central Market

Giant Father Christmas returns to the Adelaide Central Market.
The Market Tower on Grote Street in Adelaide is the proud home to Australia’s largest Father Christmas.
Adelaide’s iconic giant Father Christmas is back for the 2024 festive season at the Adelaide Central Market, going up one week before the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant in the city.  The […]

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Beerenberg Farm | Pick Your Own Strawberries | Hahndorf

Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries
The 2024/2025 strawberry picking season has commenced at Beerenberg Family Farm. The season normally starts in November but this year’s warmer weather has given the strawberries an early start with sweet, juicy strawberries ready for picking. Always check the Beerenberg website before visiting to make sure the strawberry […]

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Gathered Christmas Design Market | Hahndorf | 13-15 Dec 2024

[ December 13, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
Gathered Christmas Design market is back in Hahndorf this December giving South Australians the opportunity to support over 70 local and small businesses during the busiest and most important trading time of the year.
The three-day market will feature everything from homewares, clothing, art, candles, ceramics to kids products and so much more, giving shoppers the […]

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Christmas at Carrick Hill | from 6 Nov 2024

Discover a Whimsical Nutcracker Christmas at Carrick Hill.
At Carrick Hill, they are busy transforming the House to celebrate this magical time of year and they are excited to present The Nutcracker and The Mouse King as their Christmas theme for 2024.
From 6 November 2024, the House Museum will be filled with Christmas cheer and things […]

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Mount Barker Christmas Pageant | 7 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Celebrating their 42nd year, the Mt Barker Christmas Pageant looks forward to seeing lots of happy faces once again on the first Saturday in December.
The Mount Barker Christmas Pageant features a number of school, sporting, community and business groups taking part in the festivities of this much loved community event.
Starting at 10.30am at the Adelaide […]

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Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks | 7 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The Mount Barker Carols and Fireworks is a free Christmas community event for the whole family.
Family fun starts at 5pm with a free rock climbing wall and face painting, plus plenty of delicious food and drink options available to purchase.

At 7pm you can light your candles and get your singing voices ready as the Carols […]

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Christkindlmarkt | Hahndorf Christmas Markets | 13-15 Dec 2024

[ December 13, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
The Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is an annual European-style Christmas market based in the town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.  
Christkindlmarkt captures the essence of community, celebration, fun, laughter and family enjoying time together, such as is found in many cities in Europe over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting. The market is […]

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Magic Cave Adelaide | David Jones Rundle Mall

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
See Father Christmas at David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide with a visit to The Magic Cave –  a special family tradition for many South Australians each year.  
The Magic Cave and will open on Saturday 2 November 2024, the same day as the National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant.  
David Jones is a beautifully decorated store during the […]

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Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train

[ November 2, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer’s Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for families to jump aboard and ride during their visit.
You will find Myer’s Santaland up on level 2 of the Adelaide Myer Centre in Rundle Mall – a magical winter wonderland full of festive Christmas cheer […]

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Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga

[ November 9, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the heart of the city on Saturday 9 November 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This wonderful, free community gathering, leading up to the magical moment when the giant Christmas tree lights up the night sky around […]

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Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

[ October 25, 2024 to May 11, 2025. ]
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills.
Located on the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel to South Australia […]

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Santa’s Wonderland | Adelaide Showground | 29 Nov-24 Dec 2024

[ November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024. ]
Santa’s Wonderland returns to the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 24 December 2024!
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with over 12 amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail.  
Morning sessions start at 10am and afternoon sessions start […]

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Fresh Christmas Trees | Make-A-Wish Australia | Adelaide Pop-up Locations

[ December 7, 2024 to December 8, 2024. December 14, 2024 to December 15, 2024. ]
Where to buy fresh Christmas Trees in Adelaide from Make-A-Wish Australia.
Save the date to buy your fresh Christmas trees from the Make-A-Wish Christmas tree stalls this year and support a great cause, with all proceeds supporting the Make-A-Wish Australia – Adelaide Branches.

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses – their mission is to […]

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Christmas Tree Farm | Chandlers Hill | South Australia

[ November 24, 2024 to December 23, 2024. ]
The Christmas Tree Farm at Chandlers Hill is the oldest farm in South Australia, providing Christmas trees since 1955.
Each year the farm opens from 24 November until 23 December and there is plenty to see and do for the whole family. As well as personally pick out your own fresh Christmas Tree, you can explore […]

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Learn to Swim at Waterworld Aquatic Centre | Ridgehaven | Term 4 2024 & Term 1 2025

Learn to Swim at Waterworld Aquatic Centre
Knowing how to stay safe around water is an important skill for all children to have, so enrol them in Waterworld’s Learn to Swim program!
The program is open to children of all ages and skill levels, and is designed to build confident swimmers. Taught by supportive AUSTSWIM-qualified instructors, your […]

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Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Market & Fair | 1 Dec 2024

[ December 1, 2024; ]
The Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Market & Fair is an event that brings joy to the Adelaide Hills each year during the Christmas season.
Held on the first Sunday in December each year, floats start in Druids Ave and make their way to the Stirling Oval for an afternoon of live music, free kids craft, sideshow […]

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Parties at Waterworld Aquatic Centre | Ridgehaven

Make this birthday unforgettable with a Waterworld party!
Your child’s big day will be packed with fun—priority slide access, a private party area, and budget-friendly options for catered or self-catered packages.
Kick back while the dedicated party host keeps the excitement flowing with awesome water activities, party games, and even a group photo to capture the memories. […]

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Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2024

[ November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland.  Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2024 they’re back once again.
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 33rd year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive […]

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | In Cinemas 12 Dec 2024

[ December 12, 2024; ]
Peter Jackson presents a groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth through the eyes of legendary director Kenji Kamiyama. Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is only in Australian cinemas December 2024.
New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought […]

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Waterworld Aquatic Centre

Waterworld Aquatic Centre | Ridgehaven

Slide into fun at Waterworld in Tea Tree Gully.
Looking for a fun-filled adventure these school holidays? Waterworld Aquatic Centre has you covered! Dive into heated pools, take on the inflatable AquaRun, and let the kids run wild in the interactive splash pad. With the waterslides open every day, why not go all out with an […]

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Students Got Talent | Adelaide | 7 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024; ]
Adelaide Festival Centre will celebrate the return of Students Got Talent, the talent show for both local and international tertiary students, to the Dunstan Playhouse stage in December. 
Grab your microphones, jump ropes, and creativity because the ultimate talent showdown is back! Applications to enter are open until Sunday 13 October 2024.
The talent show exclusively for […]

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Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025

[ September 27, 2024 to April 29, 2025. ]
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.  Perfect for the whole family, it’s FREE to see during the day!
Chihuly’s Garden Cycle exhibition is now open at Adelaide Botanic Garden. Seattle-based Dale Chihuly, the world’s most celebrated contemporary glass artist, has selected the picturesque Adelaide Botanic Garden as the venue for his […]

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Copper Coast Splash Town | Moonta Bay

Free Community Water Park – Moonta Bay’s Splash Town 
Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open to the public, situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park.  Each season it generally opens on the October long weekend, just in time for the Spring school holidays. […]

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Adelaide Carols by Candlelight | Elder Park | 14 Dec 2024

[ December 14, 2024; ]
St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight will be returning to Adelaide’s Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama on Saturday 14 December 2024.
Each year hundreds of families flock to Elder Park to soak up the festival like atmosphere and enjoy a FREE day out with plenty of interactive games, activities, food stalls and live entertainment. From mid afternoon and […]

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Adelaide 36ers | NBL25 Season Basketball Home Games

[ October 3, 2024; October 11, 2024; October 20, 2024; October 25, 2024; November 10, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 8, 2024; December 14, 2024; December 24, 2024; December 28, 2024; January 4, 2025; January 13, 2025; January 26, 2025; January 31, 2025; ]
Adelaide 36ers – NBL25 Basketball Home Games in 2024
Gear up to enjoy the rush of NBL25 with the Adelaide 36ers and experience the energy of home games at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Catch all the action and unforgettable moments, live, and support your favourite team as they defend Brett Maher Court. Take your friends and family […]

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