UnitingSA has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal, calling on families and communities across South Australia to help “save Christmas” for vulnerable children and parents doing it tough.
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.
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.
Moonlight Cinema is celebrating its 30th birthday, and the summer fun is bigger than ever! Starting 27 November 2025, families across Australia can enjoy brand-new movies, Christmas favourites, and classic hits under the stars.
The Marion Hotel is once again turning holiday dreams into reality by bringing back its sell-out Christmas-themed accommodation rooms—and this year, they’re available for even longer.
The annual KickStart for Kids ‘No Breakfast, Breakfast’ is returning on Friday 28 November 2025 —and it’s one of the charity’s biggest events of the year. This special fundraiser helps shine a light on a serious issue affecting many children in South Australia: starting the school day without breakfast.
From baking and crafting to elves, music, and giving back, the Adelaide Central Market’s newly released festive events calendar is overflowing with fun for families, kids, and food lovers of all ages.
Adelaide families are in for a treat this December with the arrival of Glitter Pines, a brand-new immersive Christmas experience created by Stage Lab. This world-premiere event invites guests to step into a glowing forest filled with lights, music, snow, and magic. The perfect celebration of Christmas for all ages.
Step into a world of Christmas magic at Santa’s Wonderland, Adelaide’s favourite festive event, returning for its 10th year at the Adelaide Showground from 5–24 December 2025.
Breakout Creek/Purruna Pari, the westernmost end of the River Torrens/Karrawirra Pari, has undergone a major multimillion dollar transformation over three decades – and now is your chance to explore the latest 1.5km stretch of the rejuvenation.
An unforgettable theatre adventure under the trees for young audiences! Made just for kids and families who love stories filled with adventure, imagination, and heart, the internationally acclaimed South Australian theatre company Slingsby premieres its brand-new show, A Concise Compendium of Wonder, at the Adelaide Festival 2026.
The South Lakes Golf Course in Goolwa has just made a hole-in-one for families and the local community! Thanks to a $1.4 million investment, the new SHANX Mini Golf is officially open — bringing excitement, jobs, and big smiles to the Fleurieu Peninsula.
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.
Get ready for la dolce vita, famiglie — because the Adelaide Italian Festival is back and bigger than ever! This amazing 10-day celebration of all things Italian brings more than 60 fun events across South Australia — filled with food, music, art, sport, history, and culture. There’s even a curation of signature events to enjoy…
Halloween is creeping closer, Adelaide — and from Wednesday, 29 October, the city is bursting with spooky, sparkly, and silly fun for kids of all ages!