Discover the best things to see and do this month for families & kids in Adelaide – November Edition.
Adelaide has plenty of family-friendly events happening in November, including the much loved OzAsia Festival, a couple of annual motorsport events and of course the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant on the first Saturday. With Christmas sneaking up quickly there are also lots of pageants, community carols and Christmas markets on too.
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 November 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.
Adelaide National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant | 2 Nov 2024
The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will once again bring the magic, wonder and excitement of Christmas to Adelaide's city streets on 2 November 2024 in a spectacular parade. Favourite floats like Stardust Castle, Nipper and Nimble and Father Christmas along with dancers, bands and roving entertainers will delight families in ...
Farewell Wang Wang and Fu Ni at Adelaide Zoo | Last Day 13 Nov 2024
It’s time to say farewell to Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni. Adelaide Zoo’s Bamboo Forest will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 13 November 2024 for the panda team to prepare Wang Wang and Fu Ni for their giant journey. Adelaide Zoo is calling on all panda-loving South ...
Unley Spring Fling | Fullarton | 3 Nov 2024
Unley Spring Fling Celebrate spring and all things gardening at the City of Unley's Spring Fling. This FREE community event features live music with great food, activities, plant stalls and a great community atmosphere. It will be held in the beautiful Fullarton Park on Sunday 3 November from 10am to ...
Adelaide Italian Festival | 1-10 Nov 2024
Celebrate Italy’s world-class food and wine, art, culture and traditions at the 2024 Adelaide Italian Festival. The 2024 Adelaide Italian Festival is set to deliver its most exciting 10-day program yet. The much-loved annual festival will make a highly anticipated return from 1 – 10 November 2024 with its new ...
Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden from 27 September 2024 until 29 April 2024. 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 ...
Semaphore Street Fair | 24 Nov 2024
The Kate Smith Property Semaphore Street Fair is an annual day of fun for everyone. It will be held on Sunday 24 November 2024 and entry is FREE! Semaphore Road will be closed to traffic, allowing the street to come alive with a fantastic festival atmosphere. With around 350 market ...
OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events | 24 Oct – 10 Nov 2024
OzAsia Festival returns from 24 October to 10 November 2024 with a jam-packed program of events for the whole family including the Moon Lantern Trail and Lucky Dumpling Market. Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, the Adelaide Riverbank Precinct will come to life with incredible music, dance and theatre, astounding visual ...
Shannons Adelaide Rally | 8-10 Nov 2024
The Shannons Adelaide Rally brings the community together for fun, free community events in the CBD, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Plus there are dedicated spectator zones across Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills. The Gouger Street Party brings the party to the CBD, with the Bridgewater and Strathalbyn lunch stops ...
Wiggle & Learn Big Show | The Wiggles Live in Adelaide | 16 Nov 2024
See The Wiggles in Adelaide - a spectacular live show for the whole family! The world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles! are bringing their ARIA award winning live show back for their annual arena tour as they embark on their biggest & brightest show yet! Get ready for ...
VAILO Adelaide 500 | 14-17 Nov 2024
The VAILO Adelaide 500 will bring Adelaide's city streets alive from 14-17 November 2024 with exciting Supercar racing, plenty of off track family fun and HUGE blockbuster concerts. Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the family friendly Adelaide 500 is Australia’s largest domestic ticketed motorsport event and is the season finale ...
FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER:
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 ...
Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market | North Adelaide | 23 Nov 2024
Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market in North Adelaide. Experience a Christmas artisan market that has it all! Meander ...
Markets at the Mill | Port Adelaide | 17 Nov 2024
Markets at the Mill in Port Adelaide have brought monthly markets back to the Port with fun for the whole ...
Free Supercars’ Parades + Pit Stop Party | Adelaide | 12-14 Nov 2024
Get along to the VAILO Adelaide 500 FREE Event Week Activities. Fans will be given up close and personal experiences ...
Salisbury Community Christmas Parade | 30 Nov 2024
Santa is heading to Salisbury for the 32nd Salisbury Community Christmas Parade on Saturday 30 November 2024. The parade will ...
International Games Day | Unley Town Hall | 16 Nov 2024
International Games Month activities at the Unley Town Hall. Celebrate the annual International Games Month event with a Saturday afternoon ...
Norwood Christmas Pageant | 23 Nov 2024
The Norwood Christmas Pageant takes place in November each year and is one of the City of Norwood Payneham & ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Twilight Picnic in the Park | Glandore Community Centre | 8 Nov 2024
Everyone is welcome to the Twilight Picnic at Glandore Community Centre. Whether you're a family with kids, a couple, or ...
Picnic at Peerless Reserve | Munno Para West | 16 Nov 2024
Picnic at Peerless Reserve is a free community event to celebrate this new neighbourhood playground in Munno Para West. Peerless ...
Mawson Centre Christmas Market | Mawson Lakes | 1 Dec 2024
Looking to start your Christmas shopping? Support local and go along to The Mawson Centre Christmas Market. Tick off all ...
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 ...
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 ...
Salisbury Community Fun Day | Fairbanks Drive Reserve | 9 Nov 2024
The next Salisbury Community Fun Day will be on Saturday 9 November 2024, from 11am to 3pm at Fairbanks Drive ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
City of Burnside Carols in the Park | Hazelwood Park | 29 Nov 2024
Gather with family and friends for a magical evening in Hazelwood Park with all your favourite Christmas carols and entertainment ...
Billion Steps Challenge | 1-30 Nov 2024
Every step counts towards better health. Tracking steps is great motivation to keep moving everyday which is why Preventative Health ...
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 ...
SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Station Open Day | Adelaide | 2 Nov 2024
The SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) will open the doors to the Adelaide Fire Station on Wakefield Street straight after ...
Reading Revolution & Free Expert Panel Event | St Raphael’s School Parkside | 4 Nov 2024
Transform Your Child's Future: Join St Raphael's School for the Game-Changing "Reading Revolution"! In a bold move to combat 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 ...
Unley Spring Fling | Fullarton | 3 Nov 2024
Unley Spring Fling Celebrate spring and all things gardening at the City of Unley's Spring Fling. This FREE community event ...
O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt | North Adelaide | 4 Oct – 3 Nov 2024
O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt for Kids. Dare to venture down O’Connell Street, North Adelaide hunting for spooky creatures this ...
Adelaide Italian Festival | 1-10 Nov 2024
Celebrate Italy’s world-class food and wine, art, culture and traditions at the 2024 Adelaide Italian Festival. The 2024 Adelaide Italian ...
Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025
See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden from 27 September 2024 until 29 April 2024. It's ...
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 ...
Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival | Elder Park Adelaide | EXTENDED to 17 Nov 2024
The Lucky Dumpling Market returns to Adelaide's Elder Park as part of OzAsia Festival 2024 and due to popular demand ...
Semaphore Street Fair | 24 Nov 2024
The Kate Smith Property Semaphore Street Fair is an annual day of fun for everyone. It will be held on ...
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 ...
Shannons Adelaide Rally | 8-10 Nov 2024
The Shannons Adelaide Rally brings the community together for fun, free community events in the CBD, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu ...
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 ...
BROKEN Exhibition | MOD. Museum | Jan – Nov 2024
It can sometimes feel like the world is so BROKEN that nothing will ever change. Housing, education, universal services, politics, ...
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 ...
The Mad Dash | Willunga | 3 Nov 2024
The Mad Dash is a colourful and crazy day of billy carts competing in competition of silliness. The Mad Dash ...
AT A GLANCE – VIEW ALL NOVEMBER 2024 EVENTS HERE
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