What's on this Christmas
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....
The Council’s Festive calendar is jam packed with fun events, including the popular Norwood Christmas Pageant and Twilight Carols.
The Parade, Norwood will be buzzing with families and excited children on Saturday 23 November as the much-loved Norwood Christmas Pageant marks the official start of Christmas in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
Prepare your best singing voices for Twilight Carols at Linde Reserve on Saturday 7 December.
The community is encouraged to donate books, colouring or activity packs for the Give the Gift of Reading, at the Norwood Town Hall and Council libraries, as well as donating non-perishable food to the Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul on The Parade, Norwood.
Bring your bathers and snacks for a movie poolside - Saturday 7 December from 7.30pm and watch the cheeky Grinch try and steal Christmas at Movie Nights at the Pool!
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Give the Gift of Reading
When 1 Nov-23 Dec 2024
Where City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
This Christmas the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters... read more about the Give the Gift of Reading event
Dec 15
Carols in the Amphitheatre
When 15 Dec 2024 7:00pm–9:00pm
Where Linde Reserve, Stepney
Your favourite carols will this year be led by the... read more about the Carols in the Amphitheatre event
Dec 17
Everybody Sing! A Multicultural Storytime
When 17-24 Dec 2024
Where Payneham Library
Fortnightly on Tuesdays from 22 October to 24 December,with a... read more about the Everybody Sing! A Multicultural Storytime event
Dec 21
DIY Sustainable Christmas - How to make Seed Bombs
When 21 Dec 2024 10:30am–11:30am
Where Payneham Community Centre - 374 Payneham Road…
Do you need a last minute gift? Come along and... read more about the DIY Sustainable Christmas - How to make Seed Bombs event
Dec 21
ABA Christmas Community Fundraiser
When 21 Dec 2024 12:30pm–7:30pm
Where 9a Nelson Street, Stepney
From 12.30pm – 7.30pm on Saturday 21 December the ABA... read more about the ABA Christmas Community Fundraiser event
Feb 15
Movie Nights at the Pool 2024-2025
When 15 Feb 2025 7:30pm–10:30pm
Where 32 Philips Street, Kensington
Norwood Swimming Centre is hosting movie nights this summer! Bring... read more about the Movie Nights at the Pool 2024-2025 event
Help find our mischievous elves
Help find our mischievous elves at Christmas events and other secret locations throughout our City. Take a picture and tag @cityofnpsp so we can share your Christmas spirit and for your chance to win a $100 gift voucher*.
*Terms and Conditions:
- The Competition is being run by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, 175 the Parade, Norwood SA 5067 (ABN 11390194824) (‘the Council’).
- Entries for the Competition open at 12pm, Friday 1 November 2024 and close at 5pm, Tuesday, 31 December 2024. Late entries will not be accepted.
- To enter the Competition, an entrant must submit a photo on Instagram or Facebook (Social Pages) and tag @cityofnpsp by the Closing Date and Time.
- Winners will be drawn at random and notified via their Social Page.
- If the Winner does not claim the Prize, the Prize is forfeited without compensation.
- Overall prize of $100 for submission around the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. $25 prize for submission from the three events the Elves will be hiding at (Norwood Christmas Pageant, Twilight Carols, Movie Night at the Pool).
- If for any reason the Competition is not capable of running as planned, the Council reserves the right to cancel, terminate, suspend or modify the Competition.
If for any reason the Competition is not capable of running as planned, the Council reserves the right to cancel, terminate, suspend or modify the Competition.
Walk through the Stars
The Parade, Norwood is the ultimate destination this festive period.
With all of your favourite Christmas decorations lighting up The Parade, the Norwood Parade Precinct Committee is excited to present two new decorations.
You can find the Giant Walk Through Illuminated Stars in front of Norwood Oval from Wednesday 13 November until Thursday, 2 January 2025. Visit them at night to experience the full impact of these awesome Christmas decorations which provide a great backdrop for your next Facebook, Instagram or TikTok post!
Ensure you tag The Parade #paradenorwood (Facebook: @TheParadeNorwood, Instagram: @paradenorwood).
Christmas and New Year opening hours
Some of our facilities have different opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.
Download: Christmas and New Year Opening Times
During our closing times you can contact the Council for any non-life-threatening emergencies on our all-hours number: 8366 4555.
For more events happening this Christmas Season, visit: Events & Festivals Calendar