This weekend, discover giant Santas in the CBD, enjoy local music on the Glenelg foreshore, or marvel at the creations of Adelaide Central School of Art graduates.

Words Charlie Gilchrist

City of Adelaide Christmas Village

Join the City of Adelaide for a festive extravaganza at their Christmas Village on December 15 and 16 from 4pm to 10pm. Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga will come alive with free family fun, live entertainment, and food and drinks. Shop 120+ South Australian businesses for unique handcrafted treasures, homewares, and more.

Music on the foreshore

Sit along the Glenelg foreshore as you listen to local artists perform in the City of Holdfast Bay’s The Local. This free music concert offers a platform for bands and talent to perform in a relaxed, summery, family-friendly environment. The event is perfect for families wishing to soak up the vibes and introduce their children to a love of live music in an iconic setting. It provides a unique opportunity for attendees to explore a variety of music genres presented by South Australia’s finest musicians. While you are enjoying the music, you can try some local food with a glass of wine, a beer or a gin. The Local takes place at Jimmy Melrose Park on Saturday, December 16.

 

BMGART December exhibition

BMGART have recently moved into their new gallery at 156 Halifax Street and will be putting on their first exhibition this December. The exhibition will be opened by well-known Adelaide artist Christopher Orchard at 6pm on Friday, December 8. It will feature ceramic works by Geoff Mitchell and art by gallery artists. The exhibition will continue until December 22.

Can you find Santa?

Meet Santa the Wrapper, Santa the Spy and Santa the Navigator, which are among the 10 enormous Santas – some as tall as 10 metres – that have popped up across Rundle Mall, the CBD and North Adelaide. Together, they form part of the Santa Course, which is ideal for kids and those who are kids at heart. A highlight is the 10^th Santa – the recently restored giant Santa on the façade of the Adelaide Central Market. The Santa Course is on until early January.