Celebrate an Australian Christmas this summer holiday, with one of the many joyful family events taking place around South Australia.

Christmas Twilight Races 2008

Cost:        Adult $15.00, concession $7.50, children under 18 free
Venue:     Allan Scott Park, Morphettville SA 5043
Date:       Fri 12 Dec 08
Time:       3 pm to late

The South Australian Jockey Club's Christmas Twilight fixtures at Allan Scott Park, Morphettville have become the place to host your Christmas party - why not celebrate the festive season trackside. Renowned for its superb atmosphere and festive cheer, this event has become Adelaide's most popular Christmas show.

Spirit Festival

Cost:        Free
Venue:     Elder Park. King William Road, Adelaide 5000
Date:        13-14 Dec 08
Time:       Starts at 11.00am

The Spirit Festival seeks to bring more positive visibility to Aboriginal people in South Australia. Over this weekend, local and national artists will converge on Elder Park in a showcase of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture. You can take part in a celebration of traditional and contemporary art, dance, music, food, film and theatre.

Lights of Lobethal Festival 2008

Entry: Free
Venue: Main Street. Lobethal SA 5241
Date: Sunday 14 Dec 08 - Wed 31 Dec 08
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm

The Lights of Lobethal offer the largest community Christmas light display in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a valued local tradition that has continued for more than 60 years. You can see hundreds of homes and businesses lit up to spread Christmas joy, and also wander through friendly twilight markets.

The Lights of Lobethal also has supporting attractions such as: A Living Nativity (performing twice each night), a Christmas Tree Festival (featuring trees decorated by local groups, school children and individuals), a Christmas Pageant (23 December) and on opening night Carols in the Valley (7pm) is followed by the Opening Ceremony (8pm) and a fireworks display (9pm).

Semaphore Summer Carnival 2008

Entry is free, but there is a cost for amusement rides and games
Venue: Semaphore Foreshore,
            Corner Esplanade and Semaphore Road, Semaphore SA 5019
Date:  13 Dec 08 - 26 Jan 08
Time: Open daily from 11.00am, closed Christmas Day

Enjoy summer holiday fun in the sun with the whole family at the Semaphore Summer Carnival. Come and try a great variety of thrill rides, children's rides, while enjoying the great beach atmosphere and all Semaphore has to offer. There will be free fireworks displays on New Year's Eve (31 December) at midnight and on Australia Day (26 January) at 9.30pm.

Carols By Candlelight

Entry:     Adult $10
Venue:   Elder Park, King William Road, Adelaide 5000
Date:      Sunday 21 Dec 2008

Christmas is a time of tradition, and Carols by Candlelight is certainly one of Adelaide's favourite annual traditions. Make sure you come along to Elder Park and enjoy the festivities. Features include a Christmas concert with entertainment for the whole family, headlined by outstanding Australian acts including this year singer Rachael Beck, plus a special appearance by Father Christmas and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Christmas Riverbank Display 2008

Entry:    Free
Venue:   Adam Street, Hindmarsh, SA 5037
Date:      22 Nov 08 - Wednesday 31 Dec 2008
Time:     11.00am to midnight

Since 1959, the Christmas Riverbank Display has appeared on the banks of the River Torrens at SA Brewing's side door. As an additional attraction, each Christmas the area is adorned by an attractive display of Christmas Decorations.

Boxing Day Family Fun Day 2008

Cost:        Adult $15.00, concession $7.50, family $20, children under 18 free
Venue:     Cheltenham Park Racecourse, Cheltenham SA 5014
Date:        26 Dec 08

As the name suggests, this popular race day at Cheltenham Park Racecourse is full of fun things for children: rides, face painters, clowns, entertainers, free giveaways and a kids' band. Big names like Bart Simpson, Bob the Builder and Freddo Frog have performed in previous years, much to the delight of their captivated audiences. It's a blast for the kids, and a perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and family you couldn't see on Christmas Day. And, of course, there's a full programme of racing to enjoy. It's family playtime trackside.

2 Jetties Fun Run

Location: Glenelg Jetty
Date: 26 Dec 2008
Time: 9.00am - 11.30am

A fun run on the beach from Glenelg Jetty to Brighton Jetty and back. Starting at 9.00am for walkers and 9.30am for runners. This event is part of the Bay Sports Festival.

Bay Sheffield

Location: Colley Reserve. Glenelg SA 5045
Date & Time: 27 Dec 2008: 12-5 pm. 28 Dec 2008: 2-9pm

A South Australian icon, and among the top two events of it's kind in Australia, the Bay Sheffield footrace celebrates its 120th running at Glenelg this year. While the event peaks with a 10 second, 100m dash, the Bay Sheffield Carnival is a spectacular two-day event that everyone can watch and enjoy!

Adelaide New Years Eve Celebrations

Venue: Elder Park, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost: Free
Date: 31 Dec 2008

Adelaide New Years Eve, fireworks 8pm to Midnight         

Glenelg New Years Eve Celebrations

Venue: Moseley Square & Glenelg Foreshore & Brighton Jetty, Brighton SA
Cost: Free
Date: 31 Dec 2008

At Glenelg: Live bands - from 8.30pm - 12.30am on the Glenelg foreshore. Fireworks from Glenelg Jetty at midnight.

At Brighton: Family fireworks from Brighton Jetty at 9.30pm.

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