Make a stop at Adelaide Central Market on Pageant Day!

  • Do
Child with face painted.
Pageant Day is almost here, and Adelaide Central Market is the perfect festive pit-stop! Open 7am to 3pm, it’s the ultimate spot to grab Christmas treats, fresh fruit, coffee and even get the kiddos' face painted before the floats arrive.

Early Christmas breakfast at Smiley’s

For the eager elves, Smiley’s at Stall 11 opens from 5:30 am with two yummy breakfast specials:

  • Bacon and egg roll + small coffee for $16

  • Ham and cheese toastie + small coffee for $12

Fuel up for a magical day of floats, Father Christmas, and festive fun!

Cheese toastie.

Christmas fun for kids

  • Face painting: 8am–10am in Gouger Dining

  • Roving entertainment: 10am – 12pm

There’s plenty to keep little elves entertained while you soak in the sights, smells, and festive spirit of the Market.

Check the Adelaide Central Market website for full details and plan your magical Pageant Day visit!

Follow KIDDO on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter

You may also like

Teen period swimwear | The small Aussie label changing pool party panic

There's a specific kind of dread that comes with getting your period the week of a pool party. Aussie label Azure Belle is designed to solve exactly that, so your teen can swim without a second thought.
Read more

The Friendship Blueprint | A new guide to teaching kids friendship skills

Psychologist Madhavi Nawana Parker's new book treats friendship as a skill that can be taught, not just hoped for. Preorders are open now for August 2026.
Read more

Are We There Yet? | Alison Lester’s beloved book comes to life with the ASO

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is bringing Alison Lester's classic picture book Are We There Yet? to life on stage. It's a road trip adventure your whole family can experience together, no car snacks required.
Read more

Miscarriage matters | New national program aims to break the silence around pregnancy loss

A new national education program is giving Australians the tools to support loved ones through miscarriage and early pregnancy loss. Because no one should grieve alone.
Read more