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Free Christmas Activities | Adelaide Central Market | 17-20 Dec 2024

[ December 17, 2024 to December 20, 2024. ]
Kids can join in the Adelaide Central Market’s free school holiday workshops, enjoying a range of free festive craft in the lead up to Christmas.
Kids can get creative at the Market this Christmas, with a range of fun craft activities during the first week of school holidays.  Workshops are free and bookings are not required, […]

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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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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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Semaphore Greek Festival | 18 & 19 Jan 2025

[ January 18, 2025 to January 19, 2025. ]
The much-loved Semaphore Greek Festival is back in full swing for its 44th year, bringing a wave of joy and cultural splendour to the Semaphore Foreshore.
Join in as they embrace their theme, “Όλοι Μαζί” (“It Takes a Village”) and immerse yourself in a vibrant festival that’s a jubilant expression of Greek heritage and the […]

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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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Music and Markets | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 17 Jan 2025

[ January 17, 2025; ]   
Music and Markets – Summer Festival
This new Summer Festival event is hosted in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Committee and aimed at youth aged 12 – 25. It will be held on Friday 17 January 2025 at West Torrens Memorial Gardens.
Take your friends and enjoy live music, market stalls and heaps of FREE activities, including:

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All Together Now | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 25 Jan 2025

[ January 25, 2025; ]
All Together Now – Summer Festival 2025
The City of West Torrens is turning up the energy to celebrate its vibrant community through the universal language of music on Saturday 25 January 2025.
Featuring dance and drumming workshops from Sun of Africa, and performances by Cartel Afinke, and the Amazing Drumming Monkeys.

Take a picnic or savour the […]

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Open Air Cinema | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 11 Jan 2025

[ January 11, 2025; ]
Open Air Cinema – Summer Festival 2025
Enjoy another night of great tunes and free children’s entertainment before watching family favourite, Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) at 8.45pm on Saturday 11 January 2025.
Savour something from the sausage sizzle or pack your own picnic and soak in the summer evening.

Childrens Entertainment:

Face painting 
Climbing Tree

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Adelaide Festival & Adelaide Writer’s Week | Family Friendly Events | 28 Feb – 16 Mar 2025

[ February 28, 2025 to March 16, 2025. ]
Every year in March, the Adelaide Festival draws a community of the very best artists from across the globe and across Australia to create a bold arts festival of theatre, dance, music, art and interactive installations including events for families. 
Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Writers’ Week have built a world-wide reputation for providing great and memorable […]

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Brighton Jetty Sculptures | Brighton Beach | 22 Jan – 2 Feb 2025

[ January 22, 2025 to February 2, 2025. ]
Brighton Jetty Sculptures is one of South Australia’s largest annual art events and biggest sculpture exhibition. Each year’s event features around 200 sculptures lining the esplanade at Brighton, all for sale.
Take a walk along the Esplanade in Brighton to view the incredible works of art along the coastline and stop by Bindarra Reserve to see […]

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SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables | City of West Torrens Summer Festival | 18 Jan 2025

[ January 18, 2025; ]
SPLASH! Free Giant Water Inflatables – Summer Festival 2025
Kids and their families can enjoy free fun in the sun at the City of West Torrens fun water play event on Saturday 18 January 2025. With giant water slides, messy mud play, and dazzling glitter tattoos, this event is best shared with friends. Don’t forget your […]

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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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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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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 | Northpark Shopping Centre | 14-17 Dec 2024

[ December 14, 2024 to December 17, 2024. ]
Photos with Santa – Northpark Shopping Centre.
Get ready for a magical holiday experience at Northpark! They’re thrilled to announce that Santa Claus is coming to town. Visit and have your picture professionally taken and emailed to you for free. A picture that will last a lifetime.

Santa will be available on the following dates:
• Saturday 14 […]

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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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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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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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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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Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | Opens 24 Nov 2024

[ November 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. ]
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November each year and is on every night during the festive season.
This annual event has been running for over 60 years and is a South Australian family tradition for many, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.  […]

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Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide | Santa Photos

Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide – Book your Santa photos.
Taking the kids to see Santa is a Christmas tradition for many families… not to mention a great way to get a heads-up on what the small people in your household have on their Christmas wish list! 
You don’t have to go to the North […]

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Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party | 1 Dec 2024

[ December 1, 2024; ]
The Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party returns on Sunday 1 December 2024.
A festive extravaganza has been planned for the 2024 Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party.

The Parade kicks off at 10am and will travel along Commercial Road in Port Adelaide, featuring floats, marching bands, community groups and a very special guest.

The parade […]

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Port Pirie Christmas Pageant | 7 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024; ]
The 63rd Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 7 December 2024.
Children and families of Port Pirie and surrounding districts are invited to attend this year’s Port Pirie Christmas Pageant on the first Saturday in December.  Join the crowds and see the streets of Port Pirie lined with happy faces as the colourful […]

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Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia

Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide.
Each year the magic of Christmas comes to South Australia’s Mortlock Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
There is something for everyone to see and discover at the State Library, from the largest indoor Christmas tree in Adelaide and storytelling […]

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Park Choir at Light Square/Wauwi | 23 & 30 Nov & 7 Dec 2024

[ November 23, 2024; November 30, 2024; December 7, 2024; ]
Get your singing voice ready for Park Choir. It’s like Pub Choir, but in a park.
Go along for this free all-ages community event, as Light Square/Wauwi is transformed into a harmonic wonderland, bringing together voices from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the joy of music.

Join Bootleg Choir Host Deb Brennan and special guest artists Kelly Menhennett, […]

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Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market | North Adelaide | 23 Nov 2024

[ November 23, 2024; ]  
Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market in North Adelaide.
Experience a Christmas artisan market that has it all! Meander Market has all your festive shopping with unique, high-quality, artisan stalls.
In the Jerningham Street closure and weaving east along both sides of Melbourne Street, the artisan stalls are nestled amongst the Melbourne Street cafes, retail and […]

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Free Supercars’ Parades + Pit Stop Party | Adelaide | 12-14 Nov 2024

[ November 12, 2024 to November 14, 2024. ]
Get along to the VAILO Adelaide 500 FREE Event Week Activities.
Fans will be given up close and personal experiences when Supercars teams and drivers descend on Adelaide’s city streets ahead of the Supercars Championship decider at the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500.
Fans can line the streets as the Supercars Teams Transporters roll into Adelaide for the Transporter […]

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Salisbury Community Christmas Parade | 30 Nov 2024

[ December 30, 2024; ]
Santa is heading to Salisbury for the 32nd Salisbury Community Christmas Parade on Saturday 30 November 2024. 
The parade will set off from Pioneer Park at 10am and will travel through the Salisbury City Centre, ending at the Salisbury Civic Plaza where there will be rides, market stalls, kids’ activities and entertainment until 2pm.

Santa is looking […]

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International Games Day | Unley Town Hall | 16 Nov 2024

[ November 16, 2024; ]
International Games Month activities at the Unley Town Hall.
Celebrate the annual International Games Month event with a Saturday afternoon of fun for the whole family. There will be retro arcade and pinball machines, as well as giant board games, virtual reality and so much more.

Fun for the whole family – drop-in for an hour or […]

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