The Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant may have come and gone, but there are still plenty of ways to get into the Christmas spirit ahead of the big day!
Check out the list of ideas below and keep up to date with what's happening during the Christmas season in Onkaparinga at the council's website, where you'll also find information about the council’s Christmas opening hours and bin collections, a festive season waste and recycling guide, and information on free and low-cost Christmas meals and emergency food relief.
Donate to the Onkaparinga Christmas Tree
You can help make Christmas special for local children by donating to the Onkaparinga Christmas Tree.
Unwrapped gifts for people aged 0–18 can be donated under the Christmas trees located at the council’s Noarlunga office, Hub Library, Aldinga Library and Woodcroft Community Centre until Friday 12 December.
Gifts will then be distributed to those in need with the assistance of Anglicare outer southern hub, Salvation Army Morphett Vale, Southern Adelaide Domestic Violence Service, and Christian Care and Support Centre Aldinga Beach.
Buy your Christmas gifts from local businesses
Looking for locally sourced gift ideas this Christmas? The council has rounded up some of the best gifts, experiences and stocking stuffers from right here in the City of Onkaparinga.
This year’s Go South Go Local Christmas Gift Guide celebrates the creativity and heart of Onkaparinga's small and micro businesses – the makers, creators and local legends who bring something special to every corner of the community.
From handmade treasures and delicious treats, to unforgettable experiences and quirky delights, you’ll find thoughtful ideas that support the people behind the business and not just the product on the shelf.
So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and discover just how easy it is to shop south and gift local this Christmas. Explore the guide at gosouthgolocal.com.au/christmas
See the Christmas lights displays (or share yours with the community)
The council's annual Christmas Lights Display Map is now live, so the community is invited to list their fantastic displays on the map.
As the map starts to fill up, you’ll be able to bundle the family in the car and hit the road to see the festive spirit in action on Onkaparinga’s streets.
Join a Christmas-themed event or workshop at your local centre
There are a range of Christmas-themed events happening across Onkaparinga in the lead-up to 25 December, including craft workshops, movie matinees and kids’ storytimes at Onkaparinga’s libraries; concerts at Port Noarlunga’s Arts Centre; and carols including at Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall. See the list of Christmas events at the bottom of the council's Christmas webpage.