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Learn what's happening and where to shop around the Adelaide Hills this festive season

Stage 4 of the Amy Gillett Bikeway officially opens

The newest section of the Amy Gillett Bikeway has officially opened, extending the popular cycling and walking trail from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.

Santos Tour Down Under 2026

Adelaide Hills to host three spectacular stages in the Santos Tour Down Under in January including the exciting grand finale in Stirling

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Stay up-to-date with Council news and read all about the places, people and very best of what the Adelaide Hills has to offer.

Christmas tree at the Stirling Coventry Library

9 December 2025

Holiday opening hours

Adelaide Hills Council opening hours for the 2025-26 Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Woodside Christmas Pageant 2024
A light display in front of a house
Christmas Carols

Woodside Christmas Parade

Get into the festive spirit at the Woodside Christmas Parade, happening on Thursday, 11 December, proudly presented by the Woodside Commerce Association.

Lights of Lobethal Festival

The largest community Christmas light display in the southern hemisphere is again set for an incredible Christmas season bringing joy to South Australians

Carols on the Lawn

Join a magical evening of festive cheer on the lawns in front of the Stirling Coventry Library for Carols on the Lawn, hosted by the Trinity Church Aldgate.

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@adelaidehillscouncil
11 December 2025

Starting this Friday night! ✨ Light up your night at the spectacular Lights of Lobethal🎄 Gather the family for a magical drive through the largest community-run lights display in the Southern Hemisphere. Find out more 👉 lightsoflobethal.com.au #AdelaideHills #LightsOfLobethal #ChristmasLights

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@ahclibraries
11 December 2025

🌟HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS 🌟 Our libraries and service centres will be closed for the Christmas and New Year break from Thursday, 25 December, and will reopen on Friday, 2 January. Gumeracha Library will reopen on Saturday, 3 January. During this

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@adelhillscouncil
11 December 2025

We’re loving this 'Which Bin?' Christmas jingle! 🎄🎅🏼 The festive season is here, and so is extra holiday waste! ♻️ Please use your bins correctly and safely. ⚠️ Remember: batteries, electronics, and gas bottles should never go in any household

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@adelhillscouncil
11 December 2025

Starting this Friday night! ✨ Light up your night at The Lights of Lobethal Festival🎄 Gather the family for a magical drive through the largest community-run lights display in the Southern Hemisphere. Find out more 👉 lightsoflobethal.com.au

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@adelaidehillscouncil
10 December 2025

Are you ready for a bushfire or emergency? 🤔 Everyone in the Hills should have a plan, and it’s especially important for people with a disability. Our new video walks you through practical tips, local info, and simple planning tools

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@adelhillscouncil
10 December 2025

Are you ready for a bushfire or emergency? 🤔 Everyone in the Hills should have a plan, and it’s especially important for people with a disability. Our new video walks you through practical tips, local info, and simple planning tools

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@adelhillscouncil
9 December 2025

Get in the festive spirit at the Woodside Christmas Pageant! 🎅 This Thursday, 11 December, proudly presented by the Woodside Commerce Association. View the 🎁 Christmas markets, 🌟 family-friendly activities, 🎇 and fireworks display. ℹ️ Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/lUbf50XAs7V

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@adelhillscouncil
8 December 2025

Our Quarterly Performance Report 📊 for July to September 2025 is now live. It gives a clear snapshot of how we’re tracking against our strategic objectives, business plan initiatives, and key performance indicators. 📝 It highlights major achievements, service delivery

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@ahclibraries
8 December 2025

Summer is the perfect time to make the most of our Digital Library! 🏖️📰 Stay entertained and informed with eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines. Excitingly, you can now access eNewspapers through BorrowBox with your AHC Library card! Using BorrowBox: 1. Install

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@ahclibraries
7 December 2025

It’s wonderful to collaborate on our Gift of Reading campaign with Anglicare SA and to know that these books will be opened and enjoyed very soon! Thank you to those who donated - we’re helping brighten this festive season for

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@adelhillscouncil
6 December 2025

Need to stock up before Christmas? 🎄 THREE fantastic Hills markets are on Sunday! 🛍️ Uraidla Market📍Uraidla Church 🕙 10am–3pm 🛍️ The Mylor Market 📍Mylor Oval 🕘 9am–1pm 🛍️ Mt Torrens Markets📍Mt Torrens Oval 🕘 10am–3pm Check out the fresh

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@adelhillscouncil
6 December 2025

🐶 Jump to it! 🍃 FREE green waste drop-off is on TODAY and this Wednesday, 10 December 🗓️ at the Heathfield, Woodside, and Gumeracha Depots between 9 am and 4 pm. Find out more 👉 www.ahc.sa.gov.au/greenwaste

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