Cotton On Kids’ Family Sleep collection is back, featuring festive matching pyjamas for the whole family, with a viral campaign led by Indy Clinton capturing the fun and chaos of Christmas.
Since 1933, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant has grown to become one of Australia’s most cherished events, celebrated every November with the support of National Pharmacies and the South Australian Tourism Commission’s events arm, Events South Australia. As the Southern Hemisphere’s largest public parade, it marks the official welcoming of Father Christmas to Australia, with the man in red greeted by well over 320,000 excited parade-goers in 2023 waving their favourite floats by from behind the ‘Blue Honour Line’. In 2024, we will celebrate the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant on Saturday 2nd November. The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is a magical, free community event, full of fantasy, floats, colourful characters, bands, dancers and more, shared by generations of Australians. National Pharmacies is the title sponsor of the Christmas Pageant, and a proud South Australian organisation. Since opening its first dispensary in Adelaide in 1911, National Pharmacies has expanded to 51 pharmacies across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, and 20 Optical Stores in South Australia and is proud to partner with the event to continue captivating generations of Australian children.
The streets of Adelaide will soon come alive with the joyful buzz of Christmas as the winning design of the 2024 mini float competition, ‘Bee Merry,’ was revealed today ahead of the 92nd National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.
Primary school children in South Australia are invited to enter the 2024 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Mini Float Competition. Submit your creative float designs for a chance to win cash prizes and exclusive experiences.
The date has been set for festive season fun to begin when the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant returns to the streets of Adelaide later this year.
The Christmas countdown is on and if you’re anything like us, you still have a few presents to go. We’ve got you covered with our last-minute Christmas gift guide for kids in Adelaide.
Mix 102.3 are wanting to give back this Christmas, so they have launched a toy drive with all donated toys going to local charity Backpacks 4 SA Kids!
Rundle Mall retailers are gearing up for strong Christmas trading, with a forecast $86 million to be spent in the CBD and an extra 24 hours of trading over the next 10 days.
Victoria Square will be home to 120 local SA businesses as it transforms into a fun-filled festive wonderland this December with the Adeady Christmas Village proudly supported by the City of Adelaide.
What better way to spend the lead up to Christmas than by decorating your own delicious festive cookie? Bring the little ones along for the ultimate summer holiday activity, where they’ll get to unleash their inner creativity – and then eat their masterful creations! Hosted by Rundle Mall Plaza’s very own baking extraordinaire Sam from Clio Cafe, book your spot now to take a part of this cookie decorating experience. This family-friendly experience celebrates the festive spirit, but also works towards an important cause. All proceeds raised go towards The Marry Potter Foundation’s ‘Backpack’s of Love’ program – an initiative created by the Calvary social workers, to support children who have lost a parent, grandparent, or guardian. There will be two sessions daily, from 10-11 am and 12-1 pm, exclusively for children 7 years old and under. To make a booking, reserve your spot >> here
Christmas Gift Wrapping Station (11th-24th December): Starting Monday, 11th December, until Sunday, 24th December, visit our Christmas Gift Wrapping Station on the ground floor, located across from Gerard McCabe and Caffe Da Marco. Enjoy the convenience of wrapping your gifts from 12 pm to 4 pm daily, with extended hours until 7 pm on late trade days. All funds raised during this initiative will be donated to The Mary Potter Foundation, so your support will go a long way. North Pole Post (8th-27th December): Delight the little ones with our “North Pole Post” on Level 1, located across from Clio Café. From 7th December to 27th December, children can enjoy a FREE colouring station and an area to write a letter or draw a picture for Santa. Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating (13th-17th December): Join Sam from Clio Café on Level 1, next to the North Pole Post, for Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating sessions from Wednesday, 13th December, to Sunday, 17th December. There will be two sessions daily, from 10-11 am and 12-1 pm, exclusively for children 7 years old and under. Bookings are essential, and all proceeds raised will be donated to The Mary Potter Foundation. To make a booking, reserve your spot >> here The Christmas Cookie Decorating with 100% of funds raised supporting The Mary Potter Foundation and its “Backpack of Love” program which supports children who have lost a parent or guardian.
There’s no better time to start a new tradition than amid the holiday season. Spirits are high, school is wrapping up for the year, and nobody can contain their excitement for the celebrations ahead – especially little ones.
Christmas at Adelaide Arcade EVENTS, PROMOTION It’s that time of the year again! Adelaide Arcade is all decked up and ready to welcome you to the festive season. Whether you’re looking for fun activities, great gift ideas or want to soak up the holiday vibe, Adelaide Arcade has got you covered. With so much to see and do, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas season. Christmas Decorations Everyone looks forward to when the Adelaide Arcade Christmas decorations go up. The giant twinkling Christmas trees and hanging garlands adorned in traditional red, green and gold baubles, along with everyone’s favourite Santa figure who has been part of Adelaide Arcade’s Christmas display for over twenty-five years, set the scene for a magical Christmas. Make sure you look up and take in the red and white hot air balloons floating through the Arcade delivering gifts. Have you spotted our toy soldiers on the balconies at each entrance to the Arcade? Or the giant red present box outside the Grenfell Street end balcony? It lights up at night time too! Christmas Windows Enjoy a magical stroll around the Arcade and check out our retailers’ festive window displays. We may be biased, but our retailers have created some fantastic creative displays. Christmas Trail Collect a FREE Christmas Trail brochure on arrival from the Christmas brochure stands located at each entrance of the Arcade and follow the clues! Can you guess all of them? Christmas Photo Stand Take a photo with the kid’s faces at the Christmas photo stand. There is a different picture on each side – Santa’s workshop and the gingerbread house. Which one will you choose? We love seeing your photos, so remember to tag @adelaidearcade. Adelaide Arcade Tea Rooms The famous underground tea rooms in Adelaide Arcade have been transformed into Santa’s Workshop! Look through the glass floor to see Santa’s elves working on getting your gifts ready for Christmas. Christmas performances Enjoy free, live performances by talented local artists in the lead-up to Christmas in Adelaide Arcade. Sing along to your favourite carols as you do your Christmas shopping in Adelaide’s most iconic shopping precinct. You can view the artists and performance times here. Christmas Gifts Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Look no further than Adelaide Arcade! Our wonderful retailers have got you covered with handcrafted jewellery, homewares, fashion, beauty products, and unique and quirky finds that are sure to impress. To make your shopping experience even easier, we’ve curated a Christmas gift guide that takes the hassle out of finding that perfect gift. You can pick up a gift guide from the Christmas brochure stands or view it online here. Charity Gift Wrapping Minda will be back in Adelaide Arcade this December to wrap your Christmas presents! Take the stress out of Christmas shopping and have your gifts expertly wrapped by the wonderful volunteers at Minda for a small donation. All funds raised will help to change the lives of people with disability. Find out gift wrapping hours here. Tasty Treats All this festive fun and shopping will work up an appetite, so why not treat the family to a bite at one of Adelaide Arcade’s cafes and restaurants or a sneaky festive chocolate from Haigh’s Chocolates or Koko Black? Please view our complete list of cafes and restaurants here. Experience the magic of Christmas at Adelaide Arcade. We hope to see you soon!
The magic of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will live on this festive season at the State Library of South Australia, with the beautiful Mortlock Chamber hosting an exclusive exhibit of pageant memorabilia.
Kick off the festive season with a bang as the Adelaide Festival Theatre comes alive with the sound of music, song, and laughter. Guided by your jovial host Guy Noble, the ASO, soprano Desiree Frahn, Graduate Singers and Elder Conservatorium Chorale come together for a concert that radiates the warmth and good cheer of this special season. Sing along as we deck the halls with a magnificent array of carols, beloved classics, and festive favourites. With plenty of opportunities to join in on the fun and frivolity, this concert will fill your heart with the joy of Christmas. The program will include; ARNOLD – The Holly and the Ivy (Fantasy on Christmas Carols), PROKOFIEV – Lieutenant Kijé: Troika, HOWARD BLAKE – The Snowman, ANDERSON – Sleigh Ride, plus sing along carols including an interactive 12 days of Christmas. Christmas Unwrapped runs for two nights only, 15 and 16 December, 7.30pm at the Festival Theatre. Adults from $71, Children from $25. Visit aso.com.au for tickets.