What to do in the city after the Pageant
Father Christmas has made his Merry way down to Beehive Cormer in Rundle Mall and the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is all done for another year, so what to do now?
If you've still got some energy left in you after the Pageant, we've pulled together the best to-do's in the city, so you can really kick off Christmas in Adelaide in style!
Start your Christmas shopping
With Father Christmas delivering his special Christmas message at Beehive Corner in Rundle Mall, you'll be in the perfect spot to get started on Christmas shopping. After all, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant signals the beginning of the festive season in South Australia.
Continue the excitement by helping Santa with his Christmas chores by completing The Santa Course. There’s 10 Santas to find, and secret side-quests to complete along the way. Complete the course and you'll you’ll have the chance to win a special prize.
Re-fuel at the Adelaide Central Markets
With the Pageant's conclusion comes lunchtime! In the city there are so many great places to go for a post-Pageant lunch. Near the Pageant Route are precincts full of tasty places to eat including Waymouth Street and Gouger Street. Of course though, you can't go past the Adelaide Central Markets after the Pageant for a one-stop shop of beautiful South Australian produce. Settle in with a coffee and a delicious lunch before you head on home.
Head to the Adelaide Zoo
After the Pageant head down to one of Adelaide’s most iconic attractions - the Adelaide Zoo. It's home to more than 2,500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings.
Enjoy a picnic in the park
Need to wind down after all of the excitement and colour of the Pageant? When you pack for the day, pack some extra food - that you don't snack on pre-Pageant! - and relax in the Adelaide Botanic Garden. It's the perfect quiet finish to what is a very busy morning and get away from the hustle and bustle before you head home.
Check out the Adelaide Fire Station
The Metropolitan Fire Service will open the doors to Adelaide Fire Station on Wakefield Street, right after Santa and his sleigh sweep by the station! Join them for free, family fun.
Follow the Santa Course
The City of Adelaide invites you to step into the holiday spirit and discover The Santa Course!
From Rundle Mall to Adelaide Zoo, explore the city while spotting jolly tasks, festive bells, and 10 giant Santas scattered throughout. Help Santa complete his Christmas chores by visiting all ten Santas, and you’ll have the chance to win a special prize.
There's plenty more to do and see around the City of Adelaide, ESPECIALLY in the lead-up to Christmas. To see all of the details on Christmas lights, activities, markets and more around Adelaide, click here.
