City events

Nature in the city

As a town planned to be in harmony with the environment, Adelaide is the first city designed to be completely encircled by Park Lands.  

With multiple walking and cycling tracks, self-guided trails, sporting fields, playspaces, formal gardens and squares, wherever you are in the city you can quickly find yourself  immersed in nature.

Dozens of events will take place in the city as a part of Nature Festival, and everyone is welcome to join in. Check out the map for all of your city-based options.

The Nature Festival is proudly supported by the Adelaide Economic Development Agency and the City of Adelaide.

Nature Festival events hosted by the City of Adelaide

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Seedling Exchange Opening Event

Outside The State Library of South Australia (The Institute Building)

Join us to celebrate the opening of Nature Festival 2026 and plant the first seeds of this year’s festival.

Sep 25
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3:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 25
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Acoustic Beats & Brews

The Forest of Dreams

Settle in under the canopy of Hurtle Square's beautiful trees and enjoy a chilled evening of live acoustic music, good vibes, and locally brewed refreshments.

Sep 25
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4:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 25
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Riding Seed Saddle with Matt and Steph through the Adelaide Park Lands

Karen Rolton Oval

Join us for a guided cycling tour exploring the hidden stories of seeds and the living landscapes they continue to shape.

Sep 27
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9:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Sep 27
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Seeding Community and Celebrating Native Butterflies

Walyu Yarta Community Garden

Explore Walyu Yarta Community Garden where we seed community, grow together and enhance Park Lands biodiversity

Sep 27
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10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 27
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Bushland Walking Tour of Adelaide's Western Park Lands

Wirrarninthi / G S Kingston Park (Park 23)

Explore the native bushland of Adelaide's Western Park Lands at Wirrarninthi, and discover the fascinating stories of our unique plant and animal species.

Sep 30
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10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Introduction to Journaling: Seeds, Stories & Woodlands Children's Workshop

City of Adelaide Library, Spence Wing

Slow down, look closely and discover the wonder of the natural world through journaling.

Sep 30
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10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Catching the Sun for Nature Festival

City of Adelaide Library, Spence Wing

Celebrate the beauty of nature at City Libraries - North Terrace this Nature Festival. Join us to make a suncatcher using pressed flowers and seeds.

Oct 1
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10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Nature Day in North Adelaide

Bundeys Paddock (Park 9)

A free, wild and wonderful morning for kids aged 1-12! Come to the park lands for cubby building, seed bombs, potions, scavenger hunts, nature crafts and more.

Oct 2
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9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Seeding Community: Colour the Garden

Park Terrace Community Garden

Explore Park Terrace Community Garden and discover the power of colour in creating a vibrant garden that attracts pollinators, welcomes beneficial insects and helps to keep pests in check naturally.

Oct 3
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1:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Creative Writing Children's Workshop - Nature

City of Adelaide Library, Spence Wing

Let your imagination wander into the wonderful world of nature in a fun and interactive creative writing workshop!

Oct 7
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11:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Seeding Community and Building Insect Hotels

North Adelaide Community Garden

Discover our beautiful, hidden community garden and build an insect hotel to take home for your garden.

Oct 10
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1:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Stories from a Changing Sea: Sophie Hyde's Oyster Project

The Meeting Hall (Paul Kelly Lane)

Filmmaker Sophie Hyde joins marine scientists, conservationists and creatives to explore ecological crisis, restoration and the making of a new feature film.

Oct 11
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3:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
12
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
12
Free
Donation
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Seedling Exchange

Outside The State Library of South Australia (The Institute Building)

Plant a seed in the heart of the city at Seedling Exchange. Take it home or leave it to grow in a living pavilion shaped by thousands of small acts of care.

Sep 25
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11:00 am
Sep 25 - Oct 11
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
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$
Free
Donation
Sep 25
Sep 25 - Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
Donation
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Sophie Hyde’s Oyster Project ART POD Exhibition

ART POD

Acclaimed director Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to you Leo Grande, Jimpa) exploring the work of local scientists and underwater cinematographers recording the impacts of the algal bloom on the SA coastline

Sep 25
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9:00 am
Sep 25 - Oct 11
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 25
Sep 25 - Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation

Experience Adelaide

Adelaide brings the Park Lands, riverbank and gardens together with a year-round calendar of events and festivals, culture and city experiences.

Let your Nature Festival experience lead you further. Follow a city trail, stop for lunch at a local favourite, explore independent stores and galleries, or stay into the evening.

Experience Adelaide is your local guide to discovering more of the city and North Adelaide – all within easy reach.

Getting around the City of Adelaide

Free City Connector bus

Take advantage of the free City Connector bus and travel to places throughout the city and North Adelaide for free! Offering a hop-on hop-off service, the free City Connector bus links you to popular city attractions, shopping, dining and other services. Buses are wheelchair and pram friendly and operate daily, leaving every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. For timetables, route details and real-time information visit the Adelaide Metro Website.

City parking is made easy with UPark

Did you know that UPark profits support the city, including Adelaide’s beautiful Park Lands? All 7.6 million square metres of them. When you park at UPark, all profits support the city and help keep the Park Lands thriving.

Spend less time thinking about where to park, and more time focusing on which of the hundreds of events you’ll attend this Nature Festival. Simply download the UPark app to save time and unlock competitive pricing. You’ll also guarantee yourself a spot close to your destination.

Choose from one of 13 UParks in convenient locations across the city, including five car parks with electric vehicle charging stations, and know you’ll be supporting nature in the city of Adelaide. Secure your spot and prebook now at upark.com.au/nature