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 cherry farm. It’s also the perfect weather for picking strawberries too! There are countless FREE Christmas community events happening around the state including pageants, carols and markets, plus the city is a wonderful place to explore during the festive season.
Play & Go is your FREE family friendly guide to Adelaide and your favourite resource for finding events and activities the kids will love.
We’ve highlighted our top 10 December events below. Plus, scroll down for a list of all the FREE events and activities happening this month!
You can also use the Play & Go Event Calendar by clicking on a date to find out what’s on that day.
Mufasa: The Lion King | In Cinemas 19 Dec 2024
Mufasa: The Lion King. A lion who would change our lives forever.… Mufasa: The Lion King explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. The film has an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favourite characters to life—plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing ...
Adelaide Strikers BBL14 | Adelaide Oval Home Games | Dec 2024 & Jan 2025
Get ready for non stop action this Summer at Adelaide Oval with the Adelaide Strikers! Be part of something BIG this season! Experience the energy, fun and excitement of Adelaide Strikers Men's BBL match days at the iconic Adelaide Oval. There will be plenty of enjoyment for the whole family ...
Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | Opens 24 Nov 2024
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, ...
Pick Your Own Cherries | Cherry Season | Adelaide Hills & Fleurieu Peninsula
The 2024/2025 Cherry Season has begun! Pick Your Own Cherries around Adelaide and find your local Cherry Farm Gate Sales in South Australia. Christmas has come early for all the cherry lovers out there! The 2024/2025 cherry season is officially here and there's nothing that says Summer is on the ...
Adelaide Oval Day-Night Test Match | Australia v India | 6-10 Dec 2024
Day-Night Test Cricket returns to Adelaide Oval when the Australian mens cricket team take on India as part of the NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series in December 2024. India will play Australia at Adelaide Oval in a Day-Night Test beginning on Friday 6 December 2024, their first time back to ...
Christmas in Rundle Mall | Giant Santas, Giant Bell Swings & Entertainment
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 ...
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 ...
Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily
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 ...
Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 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 ...
New Year’s Eve at Elder Park | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2024
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 in Adelaide on the Riverbank. Showcasing the best of South Australia through a talented line up of local musicians and entertainers, delicious food and beverage offerings and two show stopping fireworks displays., Adelaide’s New Year’s Eve is synonymous with good times and family fun, offering ...
FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN DECEMBER:
Fun Free Christmas Activities in Adelaide Arcade
If you are looking for some fun, festive and FREE activities that the whole family can enjoy, take a look ...
ABA Trades Christmas Community Fundraiser | 21 Dec 2024
The ABA Christmas Community Fundraiser will take place with all event proceeds to be donated to disadvantaged SA kids through ...
Bill & Peg’s Christmas Lane Lights Display | Lobethal | 7-31 Dec 2024
A visit to Bill & Peg’s Christmas Lane Lights Display in Lobethal. Lobethal Lights began in the 1940's and is ...
New Year’s Eve at Elder Park | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2024
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 in Adelaide on the Riverbank. Showcasing the best of South Australia through a talented line ...
New Year’s Eve in Adelaide | Family Friendly Event Guide & Where to See Fireworks
New Year's Eve Events in Adelaide & Where to Watch Fireworks in South Australia New Year's Eve - Tuesday 31 ...
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration | Dunstan Playhouse Foyer | 31 Dec 2024
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family at Dunstan Playhouse in Adelaide and enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly party. Enjoy ...
Robe New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 31 Dec 2024
Robe New Years Eve Fireworks to celebrate the end of 2024. Gather around Guichen Bay in the coastal township of ...
New Year’s Eve at Semaphore | 31 Dec 2024
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a party and fireworks on the foreshore in Semaphore. Join the City of Port Adelaide ...
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations | 31 Dec 2024
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve celebrations on Warland Reserve features family friendly early fireworks at 9:45pm, followed by a midnight ...
New Year’s Eve at the Bay | Glenelg & Brighton | 31 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve celebrations are back at the Bay to bring in 2025 with a family-friendly night of entertainment and ...
Melbourne Street Gnome Trail | North Adelaide | Ends 5 Jan 2025
Melbourne Street Christmas Gnome Trail - Free Christmas Activity These mischievous, bearded creatures will take over the windows of shops, ...
Christmas at Bunnings | Free DIY Workshops
You can attend your local Bunnings workshops this December to explore simple D.I.Y tips and tricks, with a variety of ...
Tailem Bend Christmas Parade | 14 Dec 2024
The Tailem Bend Christmas Parade will have free entertainment for the kids, plenty of market stalls and displays, food galore ...
Carols on the Square | Old Noarlunga | 15 Dec 2024
Carols on the Square will feature bands playing your favourite Christmas tunes and entertainment for the kids. Join family and ...
Campbelltown Christmas Carols & Movie | Paradise | 14 Dec 2024
Campbelltown City Council’s FREE Christmas Carols and Movie event will be held at Max Amber Sportsfield in Paradise. Join the ...
Harbourmasters Walking Trail | Port Elliot
The Harbourmaster walking trail is a 1.9km family friendly circuit along the coast of Port Elliot and is suitable for ...
Christmas Carols Festival | Mellor Park | 18 Dec 2024
Join family and friends for a night of Christmas tunes at Mellor Park in Lockleys. Christmas carols will be performed ...
Nairne Community Carols | 14 Dec 2024
Join Nairne's Community Christmas Carols on Saturday 14 December 2024. The Nairne & Districts Residents’ Association is delighted to announce ...
Woodside Christmas Pageant, Markets & Fireworks | 12 Dec 2024
Woodside Christmas Pageant, Markets & Fireworks in the Adelaide Hills. The Woodside Commerce Association will be holding their annual Christmas ...
Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | Summer School Holidays
Play at the Bay returns during the summer school holidays from 14 December 2024 to 27 January 2025. From Christmas ...
Carols at the Rotunda | Unley | 8 Dec 2024
The Rotary Club of Unley, The City of Unley and the Unley Concert Band presents 'Carols at the Rotunda'. The ...
Markets at the Mill | Port Adelaide | 14 Dec 2024
Markets at the Mill in Port Adelaide have brought markets back to the Port with fun for the whole family ...
46th MRASA Toy Run | Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi | 8 Dec 2024
The MRASA Toy Run occurs annually on the second Sunday in December. The MRASA organises and funds this event with ...
Free Christmas Activities | Adelaide Central Market | 17-20 Dec 2024
Kids can join in the Adelaide Central Market's free school holiday workshops, enjoying a range of free festive craft in ...
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete | 7 Dec 2024
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete on the Riverfront The Lions Club of Morgan & District Inc. will be hosting the ...
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival | 7-22 Dec 2024
The Lights of Lobethal Festival, created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, is a much loved Christmas ...
Lobethal Christmas Pageant | Adelaide Hills | 23 Dec 2024
Join the fun as Santa and all his helpers arrive to spread cheer around the Adelaide Hills at The Lobethal ...
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 ...
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 ...
Carols on the Oval | Glen Osmond | 24 Dec 2024
Take along family and friends to Carols on the Oval with Glen Osmond Baptist Church for an evening of Christmas ...
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 ...
Santa Mail | Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas
Write a Letter to Santa this Christmas and drop it into Australia Post - no stamp required! What’s on your ...
Free Calls to Santa | Telstra Phone Box
Telstra's Free Calls to Santa program allows kids and parents to call Santa for free from any Telstra payphone in ...
Mannum Christmas Pageant & Street Party | 7 Dec 2024
The 2024 Mannum Christmas Pageant and street party will have entertainment for the whole family. Get ready for an unforgettable ...
Adelaide Christmas Markets Guide 2024
Family Friendly Christmas Markets in South Australia Christmas Markets in Adelaide, South Australia - shop local this Christmas! Finding that ...
Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | Opens 24 Nov 2024
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November ...
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 ...
Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party | 1 Dec 2024
The Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party returns on Sunday 1 December 2024. A festive extravaganza has been planned ...
Port Pirie Christmas Pageant | 7 Dec 2024
The 63rd Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 7 December 2024. Children and families of Port Pirie ...
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 ...
Park Choir at Light Square/Wauwi | 23 & 30 Nov & 7 Dec 2024
Get your singing voice ready for Park Choir. It's like Pub Choir, but in a park. Go along for this ...
Norwood Twilight Carols | Stepney | 7 Dec 2024
Enjoy twilight carols in an open-air concert under the stars that will have everyone singing along to their favourite Christmas ...
Len Doof’s Christmas Light Show | Salisbury North | 1 Dec 2024
Family and friends of the late great Len Doof are getting together one final time to set Salisbury North alight ...
Find the Christmas Elves | Norwood | 1 Nov – 31 Dec 2024
The enchanting Christmas elves have returned to the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) ready to sprinkle magic ...
Carols at Kingswood Oval | City of Mitcham | 30 Nov 2024
Carols at Kingswood Oval festivities kick off with kid's activities, craft stalls and roving entertainers and a Christmas Market. The ...
Santa Photos at Brickworks Marketplace | Torrensville
Capture The Magic of Christmas at Brickworks Marketplace with FREE Santa photos. Tis’ the season for making magical memories and ...
Salisbury Community Christmas Carols | 7 Dec 2024
Celebrate the festive season at the Salisbury Community Christmas Carols in Carisbrooke Park. This free family-friendly event is set to ...
Christmas at Burnside Village | Christmas Display & Photos with Santa
Father Christmas will be at Burnside Village once again for photos, plus there are beautiful decorations all around the centre ...
Gawler Christmas Carols | Pioneer Park | 7 Dec 2024
Take the family along for a night of Christmas carols and food stalls at the Gawler APEX Community Christmas Carols ...
Carols in the Park | Prospect Memorial Gardens | 6 Dec 2024
Prospect Lions Club are thrilled to bring back this beloved annual event in December 2024 at Prospect Memorial Gardens. With ...
Playford Community Carols | Elizabeth | 7 Dec 2024
Following a record-breaking event in 2023, the biggest outdoor concert of the year returns to Fremont Park on Saturday 7 ...
Adelady Christmas Village | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 13 & 14 Dec 2024
The Adelady Christmas Village will return to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga this December. The Adelady Christmas Village is the place to be ...
Stirling Carols On The Lawn | 7 Dec 2024
Enjoy Carols On The Lawn in Stirling on Saturday 7 December 2024. There will be family fun from 5pm with ...
Southern Community Christmas Carols | Noarlunga | 15 Dec 2024
Get ready to jingle all the way at The Southern Community Christmas Carols. Go along to the South Adelaide Football ...
Hallett Cove Community Carols | 6 Dec 2024
The Hallett Cove Community Carols event 'Christmas by the Sea' has been an institution for over 20 years. Join the ...
Santa Course | Christmas in the City of Adelaide & Rundle Mall
Follow the Santa Course in Adelaide & Rundle Mall Follow the Santa Course to find 10 giant Santas across Adelaide ...
Christmas In The Square | Henley Beach | 1 Dec 2024
Join the Christmas fun at Henley Square for a night of carols, food, kids activities, fireworks and more. Pre-show entertainment ...
Christmas Lights Guide 2024 | Best Streets to See Christmas Lights around Adelaide
Where to see the best Christmas lights in Adelaide. Every Christmas, Adelaide's streets start to sparkle with beautiful Christmas lights ...
Christmas in Rundle Mall | Giant Santas, Giant Bell Swings & Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the festive magic in Rundle Mall this Christmas. The Santa Course offers a city-wide adventure for all ...
Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2024 | City of Adelaide
Experience Adelaide’s Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide The City of Adelaide invites you to celebrate Christmas in the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks | 7 Dec 2024
The Mount Barker Carols and Fireworks is a free Christmas community event for the whole family. Family fun starts at ...
Christkindlmarkt | Hahndorf Christmas Markets | 13-15 Dec 2024
The Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is an annual European-style Christmas market based in the town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. Christkindlmarkt ...
Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer's Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for ...
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide's Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the ...
Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2024
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland. Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than ...
Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Perfect for the whole family, it's FREE to see ...
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 ...
Adelaide Carols by Candlelight | Elder Park | 14 Dec 2024
St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight will be returning to Adelaide's Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama on Saturday 14 December 2024. Each ...
Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide
Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family-friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style ...
Start Art Book Club for Kids | AGSA & State Library
Start Art Book Club - An Art And Literature Adventure for Kids Engage, explore and experience art and writing with ...
Commissioner’s Digital Challenge | 2024
The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge is a free online resource teaching children and young people important skills for the jobs of ...
NEO | Free Events for Teens | Art Gallery of South Australia
Discover what's on for teens at AGSA in 2024! Held six times a year at the Art Gallery of South ...
START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2024
Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia An exciting introduction to art for children and ...
AT A GLANCE – VIEW ALL DECEMBER 2024 EVENTS HERE
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