December in Adelaide & South Australia

South Australia is the only state in Australia that has a public holiday on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

December 2017 – Events in Adelaide and South Australia

3 December (Sunday) 2017 – International Day of People with Disability – Aims to promote an understanding of people with a disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.
5 December (Tuesday) 2017 – International Volunteer Day is celebrated on December 5th each year to thank volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society
10 December – International Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10th December each year.

15 December (Friday) 2017 – End of School Term 4 and School Year . (Australian school holiday dates)
24 December (Sunday) 2017 – Christmas Eve – Public Holiday (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
25 December (Monday) 2017 – Christmas Day – Public Holiday. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
26 December (Tuesday) 2017 – Proclamation Day – Public Holiday (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
31 December (Sunday) 2017 – New Years Eve – Public Holiday

December Events from the forum

These events are in the order that they have been posted - not in date order.

Sport Event: KFC BBL|06: Adelaide Strikers Home Matches at Adelaide Oval - by matthewslodgey
After a blockbuster BBL|05 season, the fun and excitement of the KFC T20 Big Bash League returns on 20 December, 2016 with international stars...

Christmas Lights and Events from the forum

City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant - by City of Onkaparinga Event
2016 Christmas Pageant Santas coming to town and its sure to be a magical day! 2016 City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant Sunday 20 November,...

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Adelaide City Tour by Pedicab,
Traverse space and time, journey roads less-traveled and navigate the familiar in a novel way. This intimate, eco-tourism experience of Adelaide on an EcoCaddy is sure to deliver. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

Adelaide Mega Adventure Park,
Mega Advenure Sky Challenge access all areas pass gives you free reign to explore over 50 obstacle crossings on the entire SkyMate structure, lets you take the ultimate plunge from the ParaJump, and enjoy the arresting views from the SkyWalk. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

Adelaide Photography Tours,
Learn how to best use your digital camera in manual modes and master composition. Need a local professional photographer to show you the best spots at the best time, this is the best way to explore and discover. A unique learning adventure to inspire and spark your passion for photography. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

Barossa Valley Day Trip from Adelaide Including Maggie Beer Farm Shop Visit,
This food and wine experience showcases the boutique and the more well know wineries and gourmet culinary delights of South Australia’s famous wine region – The Barossa Valley. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour from Adelaide,
Join Adelaide’s only hop-on, hop-off Barossa Valley winery tour service departing from Adelaide CBD. A comfortable bus collects from the Stamford Plaza Hotel (Adelaide CBD) at mid-morning, then takes you out to the famous Barossa Valley to follow a looping circuit featuring 8-10 of the best wineries and venues in the area. Each circuit takes approx 60 minutes to complete, giving you plenty of time to sample that venue’s offering. Along the way you are free to hop-on or off at any of the selected stops on the timetable. Return home to the city in the late afternoon, disembarking approx 5.30pm. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

d’Arenberg McLaren Vale: Wine Tasting and Degustation,
One of the most significant wineries in McLaren Vale, d’Arenberg was established in 1912 when Joseph Osborn, a teetotaler and director of Thomas Hardy and Sons, sold his stable of prize winning horses to purchase the property that now houses the winery, cellar door and d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

McLaren Vale Hop-On Hop-Off Tour from Adelaide,
Join Adelaide’s only hop-on, hop-off McLaren Vale winery tour service departing from Adelaide CBD. A comfortable bus collects from the Stamford Plaza Hotel (Adelaide CBD) at mid-morning, then takes you out to stunning McLaren Vale to follow a looping circuit featuring 12-15 of the best wineries and venues in the area. Each circuit takes approx 50-60 minutes to complete, giving you ample time to sample that winery’s offering. Along the way you are free to hop on or off at any of the selected stops on the timetable. Return to the city in the late afternoon, disembarking approx 5.00pm. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

Small Group Gourmet Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Day Trip from Adelaide,
Spend a day discovering the best of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. Enjoy a ‘wine flight’ accompanied by a matching cheese sampler plate, a plank of six boutique beers and the very best produce including cheese, chocolate, jam and condiment tastings, with free time to explore Hahndorf. A la carte lunch with a glass of wine is included. Complimentary pick up and drop off from your Glenelg, Adelaide CBD or Hahndorf accommodation is included. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

Urban Adelaide Green Tour by Pedicab,
Traverse space and time, journey roads less-traveled and navigate the familiar in a novel way. This intimate, eco-tourism experience of Adelaide on an EcoCaddy is sure to deliver. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

Adrenalin Mega Adventure Skychallenge