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 in Rundle Mall
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.
Re-fuel at the Adelaide Central Market
With the Pageant's conclusion, hungry tummies are ready for lunch! There is an abundance of great places in the city perfect for your post-Pageant feed, including Waymouth Street and Gouger Street. Of course, no trip to the city is complete without a visit to the Adelaide Central Market, recently crowned Australia's Best Food Market. Located a stone's throw away from Victoria Square, stop by this iconic SA food destination for the best local produce, incredible flavours and experiences you won't find anywhere else. Open from 7am-3pm on Saturday's it's the perfect pre or post Pageant stop! 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.
Christmas in the City
Whilst Father Christmas might be busy with his Pageant route, that doesn't mean that his elves aren't working non-stop at the North Pole to make sure every child's dreams come true this Christmas! From 11am - 2pm, at Jingle Junction under the Gawler Place Canopy, compile your wish list and write your very own letter to Father Christmas to post at the mailbox! You'll be able to let him know if you've been naughty or nice this year, and of course, what presents you'd love to see under the tree. Join in on the festive fun for Christmas on Pageant Day, only in Rundle Mall.
There’s plenty more to see and do around the city and North Adelaide, ESPECIALLY in the lead-up to Christmas. Discover Christmas events, activities, markets and more in the City of Adelaide this Christmas.
