Anticipating holiday joy in Hawthorn South? Our guide will lead you to all the festive events! From locals to holiday tourists, this guide highlights the best of Hawthorn South's festive season.
Popular events during this time include the enchanting Lights of Lobethal, where the entire town glimmers with thousands of sparkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere. Additionally, the Adelady Christmas Village brings together festive stalls and entertainment for the whole family, perfect for those seeking a traditional Christmas experience. And the Hahndorf Christkindlemarkt is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring delightful handmade crafts and delicious seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Hawthorn South
- Lights of Lobethal (Lobethal)
- Hahndorf Christkindlemarkt (Hahndorf)
- Adelady Christmas Village (Adelaide)
- Barossa Made Christmas Market (Tanunda)
- Asia Street Food Festival (Adelaide)
- Christmas Twilight Market - Largs Bay (Largs Bay)
- Gilles Street Market (Adelaide)
- Loxton Lights and Community Christmas Carols (Loxton)
- Santa’s Wonderland (Adelaide)
- Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree (Adelaide)
See these and even more events listed below!
Hawthorn South Holiday Light Displays
Lights of Lobethal
What to Expect:
Community-driven Christmas light display with local market stalls and unique light installations.
Description:
The Lights of Lobethal is a community-driven Christmas light display in South Australia, featuring impressive light installations and traditional Christmas events. It showcases the unique offerings of local businesses and offers a mesmerizing adventure through dazzling displays.
Where: Lobethal | More Info: Lights of Lobethal
Loxton Lights and Community Christmas Carols
What to Expect:
Spectacular Christmas light displays and hand-painted scenes.
Description:
The Loxton Lights Festival in South Australia features spectacular Christmas light displays, hand-painted scenes, and a village-style main street with an enormous Christmas tree. The event includes shopping at local specialty shops, family-friendly activities, and a grand fireworks display.
Where: Loxton | More Info: Loxton Lights and Community Christmas Carols
Riverbank Christmas display
What to Expect:
Spectacular light displays along the River Torrens.
Description:
The Riverbank Christmas Lights Display is an iconic South Australian event featuring over 60 years of festive tradition. It attracts over 100,000 visitors each year with its vibrant moving displays along the River Torrens in Thebarton. The event includes a variety of food stalls and family activities like jumping castles, bungy trampolines, and carnival games.
Where: Thebarton | More Info: Riverbank Christmas display
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree
What to Expect:
Dazzling 10-minute LED light display.
Description:
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree is a 25-metre tall spectacle in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, featuring 13,616 individually programmable LED lights. The dazzling light display runs each night from 8:30 pm to 2:30 am, with each display loop lasting 10 minutes.
Where: Adelaide | More Info: Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree
Hawthorn South Holiday Markets and Shopping
Adelady Christmas Village
What to Expect:
Celebrating Christmas with local products and family-friendly activities.
Description:
Adelady Christmas Village is a free family event in Victoria Square, Tarntanyangga, featuring local products, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Where: Adelaide | More Info: Adelady Christmas Village
Hahndorf Christkindlemarkt
What to Expect:
Traditional German market with local artisans and festive atmosphere.
Description:
Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is a European-style Christmas market in Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, featuring market stalls, food, drink, entertainment, and community activities.
Where: Hahndorf | More Info: Hahndorf Christkindlemarkt
Barossa Made Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Local artisans and makers selling handmade, original, unique items.
Description:
The Barossa Makers & Beyond Market showcases a vibrant collection of locally made items from the Barossa and across regional South Australia, offering a unique shopping experience with live music, food, and drink vendors.
Where: Tanunda | More Info: Barossa Made Christmas Market
Christmas Twilight Market - Largs Bay
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local vendors and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Christmas Twilight Market at Largs Bay features a vibrant marketplace with local vendors selling gifts and seasonal items, accompanied by festive music and delicious food.
Where: Largs Bay | More Info: Christmas Twilight Market - Largs Bay
Gilles Street Market
What to Expect:
Ethical marketplace promoting reuse and recycling.
Description:
Gilles Street Market is a vibrant marketplace in Adelaide, showcasing emerging and established designers, artisan artists, and pre-loved/vintage sellers. The market is held in the Old Brick Dairy at the Adelaide Showgrounds, featuring live music, food stalls, and children's zones.
Where: Adelaide | More Info: Gilles Street Market
Hawthorn South Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Santa’s Wonderland
What to Expect:
Family-friendly event with unlimited rides and live stage shows.
Description:
Santa’s Wonderland is a family-friendly event at the Adelaide Showground featuring unlimited rides, ice skating, live stage shows, and thousands of twinkling lights. Explore the 8,000 square meters of the Jubilee Pavilion with your family, enjoying Christmas activities and meeting all your favorite Christmas characters.
Where: Adelaide | More Info: Santa’s Wonderland
Hawthorn South Other Holiday Activities
Asia Street Food Festival
What to Expect:
Diverse showcase of cultural performing arts and authentic Asian cuisine.
Description:
Indulge in rich and diverse Asian cultures at the Asia Oasis Street Food Festival, featuring authentic cuisine from over 20 vendors offering nearly 200 delectable dishes. Explore unique gifts, engage in cultural folk games, and be captivated by diverse cultural performing arts.
Where: Adelaide | More Info: Asia Street Food Festival
Christmas Wrap Party
What to Expect:
Celebration with food, drinks, and live music under the Giant Christmas tree.
Description:
The Christmas Wrap Party at Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga features a wide range of food, beverages, live music, and Christmas cheer under the Giant Christmas tree.
Where: Adelaide | More Info: Christmas Wrap Party
Jagged Farm Christmas Wreath Workshop
What to Expect:
Hands-on wreath-making with native flowers and farm animals.
Description:
Join Jagged Farm for a 3-hour Christmas wreath workshop where you can learn to create your own wreath using native flowers and foliage. Enjoy a tour of the flower farm and meet the friendly farm animals. Delicious afternoon tea is included.
Where: Victor Harbor | More Info: Jagged Farm Christmas Wreath Workshop
Mosaic Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop
What to Expect:
Hands-on mosaic decoration creation with expert guidance.
Description:
Join That Mosaic Chick for a fun-filled morning of crafting and creativity as you make beautiful mosaic Christmas tree decorations. With access to all materials and guidance, you can create your own unique decorations using various base shapes and bling, including glass. This workshop is perfect for both seasoned crafters and beginners looking to try something new.
Where: Various | More Info: Mosaic Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop
Handmade Pottery Workshop: Make a Christmas Mug
What to Expect:
Unique, handmade Christmas mug creation.
Description:
Create your own unique Christmas mug in this 2-hour handmade pottery workshop. With expert guidance, you'll shape and decorate clay to bring your festive vision to life. Perfect for individuals, couples, and team-building activities.
Where: Various | More Info: Handmade Pottery Workshop: Make a Christmas Mug
Paint a Christmas Wreath on canvas, paint & sip event
What to Expect:
Paint a Christmas wreath on canvas with expert guidance.
Description:
Join Sunflower Art for a creative evening where you can paint a beautiful Christmas wreath on canvas while sipping your favorite drink. No experience is necessary, as talented instructors will guide you through the process. This event is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit with friends and family.
Where: Mt Barker | More Info: Paint a Christmas Wreath on canvas, paint & sip event
Wreath Making Workshop
What to Expect:
Hands-on nature-inspired wreath making with complimentary refreshments.
Description:
Join Billy of 'From Dirt and Rain' for a hands-on wreath making workshop at Fleurieu Arthouse. Learn to craft stunning, nature-inspired wreaths using fresh and dried materials. Explore techniques for arranging and securing elements to create a bespoke wreath that can adorn your home or be given as a thoughtful gift. All materials are provided, along with a complimentary glass of bubbles.
Where: Fleurieu Arthouse | More Info: Wreath Making Workshop
Christmas Angels & Snowflakes Craft
What to Expect:
Hands-on crafting with recycled materials and macrame techniques.
Description:
Join us for a relaxed and fun adult Christmas craft session at Coventry Library Stirling. Create your own Christmas angel using recycled books and macrame snowflakes to decorate your tree. This 2-hour event is perfect for those looking to get creative and enjoy some holiday crafting.
Where: Coventry Library Stirling | More Info: Christmas Angels & Snowflakes Craft
Tech Talk A Beginners Guide to Online Christmas Shopping - Willunga Library
What to Expect:
Interactive session on online Christmas shopping safety.
Description:
Learn the basics of online Christmas shopping, including safety tips and how to avoid scams, in a friendly and interactive session.
Where: Willunga | More Info: Tech Talk A Beginners Guide to Online Christmas Shopping - Willunga Library
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Glenferrie (1 miles)
- Hawthorn (1 miles)
- Kew (2 miles)
- Camberwell (2 miles)
- Richmond (2 miles)
- South Yarra (2 miles)
- Glen Iris (3 miles)
- Malvern East (3 miles)
- Southbank (4 miles)
- Melbourne City Centre (4 miles)
- Melbourne (4 miles)
- Balwyn North (4 miles)
- Northcote (5 miles)
- Brighton (5 miles)
- Doncaster (6 miles)
- Preston (6 miles)
- Mount Waverley (6 miles)
- Brunswick (6 miles)
- Bentleigh East (6 miles)
- Doncaster East (7 miles)
- Coburg (7 miles)
- Glen Waverley (8 miles)
- Reservoir (8 miles)
- Essendon (9 miles)
- Wheelers Hill (9 miles)
- Bundoora (9 miles)
- Cheltenham (9 miles)
- Greensborough (10 miles)
- Springvale (10 miles)
- Thomastown (10 miles)
- Wantirna South (10 miles)
- Glenroy (11 miles)
- Lalor (12 miles)
- Mill Park (12 miles)
- Noble Park (12 miles)
- Rowville (13 miles)
- South Morang (13 miles)
- Dandenong North (13 miles)
- Keysborough (13 miles)
- Croydon (14 miles)
- Boronia (14 miles)
- Dandenong (14 miles)
- St Albans (14 miles)
- Ferntree Gully (15 miles)
- Saint Albans (15 miles)
- Roxburgh Park (16 miles)
- Endeavour Hills (16 miles)
- Mooroolbark (16 miles)
- Truganina (16 miles)
- Mernda (16 miles)
- Point Cook (17 miles)
- Greenvale (17 miles)
- Craigieburn (17 miles)
- Doreen (17 miles)
- Wollert (17 miles)
- Caroline Springs (18 miles)
- Hampton Park (18 miles)
- Hoppers Crossing (19 miles)
- Carrum Downs (20 miles)
- Narre Warren (20 miles)
- Narre Warren South (20 miles)
- Tarneit (21 miles)
- Werribee (21 miles)
- Frankston East (21 miles)
- Berwick (22 miles)
- Frankston (22 miles)
- Cranbourne North (22 miles)
- Wyndham Vale (23 miles)
- Cranbourne (24 miles)
- Langwarrin (24 miles)
- Cranbourne East (24 miles)
- Sunbury (24 miles)
- Mornington (27 miles)
- Pakenham (29 miles)
- Geelong (43 miles)