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.
If your little superstar is forever singing into a hairbrush or dancing through the living room, it might be time to let their talent take centre stage!
It’s a history-making moment for animal lovers across Australia, and an extra exciting one for South Aussie families!
The Adelaide Central Market is set to make this Christmas extra special, with extended opening hours, free activities for the kids, live music and of course the best local produce and traditional Christmas favourites arriving daily.
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!
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.