Top Things to See and Do Around Adelaide this Christmas
Looking for family-friendly Christmas things to do in Adelaide?
Explore our ultimate guide to festive, family-friendly fun in Adelaide – including the best Christmas lights, beautiful Christmas trees, iconic Christmas displays and dazzling decorations, as well as fun and exciting events created especially for families.
Whether you’re after free events, magical light displays or special spots to celebrate with family, we’ve put together a list of the BEST Christmas things to see and do, and places to go around Adelaide that are not to be missed – it’s the perfect way to make this festive season truly fun, family-friendly and memorable with your kids.
Be sure to check out must-do favourites like Santa’s Wonderland and the Riverbank Christmas Display (formerly the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display), along with new highlights including free events in the city and the stunning Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock Chamber and the sparkling Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
We also can’t wait to explore new festive experiences like Glittering Pines, adding even more sparkle to Adelaide’s Christmas celebrations this year!
Christmas in Adelaide – Top Things To See & Do
Santa’s Wonderland | Adelaide Showground | 5-24 Dec 2025
Glitter Pines | Immersive Digital Christmas Experience | Hendon | 6-21 Dec 2025
Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide | Santa Photos
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree Lighting Event | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 15 Nov 2025
Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train
Magic Cave Adelaide | David Jones Rundle Mall
Christmas in the City of Adelaide | 2025
Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | 22 Nov 2025 – 2 Jan 2026
Where to Buy a Real Christmas Tree in Adelaide
Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia
Music At The Tree – Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 18-24 Dec 2025
Adelaide Carols by Candlelight | Elder Park | 13 Dec 2025
Melbourne Street Gnome Trail | North Adelaide | 28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Go South Go Local Christmas Gift Guide – Shop South, Gift Local! | City of Onkaparinga
Christmas at Unley Shopping Centre | Win an MG | Dec 2025
Glitter Pines | An Immersive Digital Christmas Experience | Review
Christmas at Melba’s Chocolates | Angaston & Woodside
PLENTY MORE EVENTS TO BE ADDED …. STAY TUNED!
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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