Christmas with the kids in Adelaide: Santa, lights and carols
Friday 20 November to Christmas Day. South Australian public schools break up on Friday 11 December, which is when you'll want a plan for every day. 45 events around Adelaide: Santa visits and breakfasts with Santa, Christmas lights, community carols, kids' shows, craft days and a snow machine or two on a 30-degree day. Pick one, then find out which of your mates are keen.
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Updated Sun 15 Nov 2026 · we look for new events every night
Friday 20 November
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From $15Breakfast with Santa at Lavish Cafe
From $17.19Breakfast with Santa
Christmas Wonderland At the Hive
FreeSanta's Workshop at Gawler Civic Centre 2026
From $33.08A Very Merry Family Dance Party
FreePort Broughton Christmas Festival
From $43.66Create @ The Corner - Gingerbread Houses
From $2Futures Carols at Paradise 2026
Sunday 13 December
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Friday 25 December
On all weekend
597 events from Eventbrite, Humanitix, Moshtix, Fever, Ticketmaster and 1 more source, checked overnight.
Going with mates?
Keen shows you which of your mates are free for anything on in Adelaide, and keeps your saves on your phone.
Adelaide’s weekend, sorted
The best of it in one email. No app needed.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
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