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A group of people wearing red shirts and Santa hats, smiling and celebrating together during a festive event.

Teaching kids the joy of giving this Christmas

The festive season is here. The lights are going up, lunch menus are being planned and, all over South Australia, children are getting ready for the arrival of Father Christmas, with high expectations of waking up to piles of gifts under the tree.

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10 ways to survive Black Friday 2025 with kids in Adelaide

Black Friday can feel like an Olympic sport for parents — crowds, queues, sales signs everywhere, and kids who would much rather be eating snacks than standing in line. But, with a little planning and a few clever tricks, you can survive (and even enjoy!) Black Friday with little ones in tow!

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Name a rescued tortoise and explore the secret world of wildlife crime

Families visiting Adelaide Zoo this month have a chance to step into a real-life rescue story — and even help name a very special tortoise. Once a victim of the illegal wildlife trade, a rescued African Spurred Tortoise is now the star of Wildlife Crime in Our Backyard, Australia’s first public exhibition dedicated to wildlife and environmental crime.

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Giant Christmas tree sits in the middle of the State Library of South Australia.

The best 2025 Christmas events in Adelaide for kids

NEW EVENTS ADDED. UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025: Ho ho ho! Christmas time is near and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than at the best Christmas events Adelaide has on offer! From Pageants to Carols and Lights to Markets and everything in between.

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