Tend to your playful side

Family events

The family events program of the Nature Festival is presented in partnership with Nature Play SA, who have become widely loved for their family events, nature-based resources, school programs, and their advocacy for a childhood where nature is not forgotten.

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Letters to our Creek

Bridgewater General Store

Cox Creek is integral our identity, belonging, wellbeing and sense of place. What if we put this into words?

Sep 26
at
8:00 am
Sept 26 - Oct 12
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 26
Sept 26 - Oct 12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Fruit & Veg Swap - Bower Cottages

Bower Cottages Community Centre

Celebrate nature and community with us! Fruit & Veg Swap is a wonderful opportunity to share the surplus from your garden with community.

Sep 27
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
1
Free
Donation
Sep 27
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
1
Free
Donation
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It’s a Bird it’s a Plane

Morialta Resource Centre

Take a break from the ground and step into the skies

Sep 27
at
9:30 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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Secrets of the shoreline: discover hidden worlds at Thompson Beach

Bakers Creek Trail carpark

Explore the unique coastal landscape at Thompson Beach on a citizen science adventure guided by marine biologists.

Sep 27
at
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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Woodhouse Wetland Wonders Scavenger Hunt & Nature Walk

Woodhouse Adventure Park

Get ready to explore, play, and connect with nature at Woodhouse Wetland Wonders - a family-friendly scavenger hunt and nature walk.

Sep 27
at
10:00 am
Sept 27 - Oct 12
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
17
Free
Donation
Sep 27
Sept 27 - Oct 12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
17
Free
Donation
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Meet the Litter Critters

Oaklands Wetland Reserve (rear car park)

Calling citizen scientists young and old - join the Friends of Sturt River Landcare volunteers as we play spot the critter in the litter.

Sep 28
at
9:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 28
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Flying Start and Nature Play SA Picnic in the Park - Free Event

Kensington Gardens Reserve

A family-friendly picnic exploring nature, play, storytelling, and songs to celebrate Flying Start preschool with your little ones!

Sep 28
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 28
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Let the ink FLOW! Pick Paint & Sip at Glen Ewin

Glen Ewin Estate

Stroll the orchard, gather blooms, and paint with ink and watercolours at Glen Ewin Estate—a creative, nature-inspired Pick, Paint & Sip.

Sep 28
at
11:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
78
Free
Donation
Sep 28
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
78
Free
Donation
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7x7 Flow

Art Gallery of South Australia

Seven expert speakers will each present a seven-minute talk with a connection to FLOW in nature, with themes dipping into science, arts and culture.

Sep 28
at
1:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Sep 28
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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A Celebration of SA's Wilderness

Port Admiral

Experience a stunning photographic journey into South Australia’s remaining wilderness areas and hear about the urgent need to protect them.

Sep 28
at
2:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 28
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Wild Tales and Scales

Overland Corner Hotel

Discover unique wildlife, hear stories about Australian wildlife, and learn how we’re protecting species like the Murray-Darling carpet python!

Sep 28
at
1:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
3
Free
Donation
Sep 28
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
3
Free
Donation
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Flow State: Yoga with Puppies for Teens

Glenunga Hub

A calming indoor yoga session for teens to stretch, breathe and reconnect – with themselves and the natural rhythms around them.

Sep 29
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Sep 29
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
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Create a Recycled Bird Feeder

Ngutungka West Lakes

Come and make a unique bird feeder using recycled materials.

Sep 29
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Sep 29
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
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Nature Story Walk

Burchell Reserve

Join us for a Story Walk adventure at Burchell Reserve!

Sep 29
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 29
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Discover Our Big Backyard Little Para

Meet at De Mille Street, Salisbury Downs, next to Riverdale Primary School

Come and explore your local reserve! Reconnect with nature at Little Para through cubby building, birdwatching, and student-led tours.

Sep 29
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 29
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Caterpillar Capers

Vintners Walk Butterfly Garden, Hackham West

Explore the lifecycle of butterflies at this interactive storytelling experience. Craft a butterfly and help it flutter through the garden.

Sep 29
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 29
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Nature by Night at Tangari Regional Park

Tangari Regional Park

Join us for a fun, guided night walk to discover the bats, frogs and other awesome creatures that come out after dark

Sep 29
at
6:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 29
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Winged Wonders: Where Nature Flows and Little Wings Take Flight

Unley Town Hall

A lively adventure where nature, music and imagination flow together in a joyful show full of singing, dancing and discovery!

Sep 30
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
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Dig a Dino Adventure

Vine Street Plaza

Kids will become junior paleontologists as they dive into an epic ball-pit excavation, searching for pieces to assemble a giant dinosaur.

Sep 30
at
10:00 am
Sept 30
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Sept 30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
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Curious Creatures Watercolour Workshop

CDW Studios

Unleash your imagination in our Curious Creatures Watercolour Workshop - where young artists design and paint their own fantastic creatures.

Sep 30
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
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Ngadlu Payinthi Kumangka

Johnston Memorial Park

Come sit by the river women and children for Yaku - boats making, stories, Indigenous foods, songs, & healing together

Sep 30
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
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Coastal Custodian Spring

Whalers Inn, Victor Harbor

Get ready for an exciting adventure by the sea! Join us for a fun-filled day exploring the coastline from The Bluff to the SA Whale Centre.

Sep 30
at
8:45 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
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Folland Park Walking Tour

Folland Park

Flow back to the past as you immerse yourself in the forest rich in heritage.

Oct 1
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Enchanted fairy garden workshop

Prospect Library

Design and create your very own miniature fairy garden using tiny plants, sparkling decorations and other nature elements.

Oct 1
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
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Build Your own Native Bee Hotel

Victor Harbor Library

Buzz into the world of native bees at this fun, hands-on workshop for curious nature loving kids.

Oct 1
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
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Children's Workshop | Watercolour Roses at Carrick Hill | 10-14 year olds

Carrick Hill House Museum & Garden

Celebrate Carrick Hill’s roses with watercolour—explore techniques that balance control with creative flow.

Oct 1
at
10:30 am
Oct 1
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
40
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
40
Free
Donation
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Help the Hoodies - Children's Workshop - Goolwa

Goolwa Library

Learn about the hooded plovers and other beach nesting birds that make their homes on the Fleurieu’s ocean beaches.

Oct 1
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Wodli Building Workshop

Living Kaurna Cultural Centre

Explore Aboriginal ingenuity and traditional ways of living with this hands on Wodli Building Workshop for children.

Oct 1
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
28
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
28
Free
Donation
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Kitchen Farm Mini Farmers

Kitchen Farm Pantry

Children become “Mini Farmers” for a day. A playful & educational immersion into farm life with hands-on learning on nature & growing food

Oct 1
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
45
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
45
Free
Donation
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Home Sweet Habitat: Children’s Workshop on Regenerative Design

The Science Exchange

A hands-on workshop where students explore how imaginative design and landscapes can help create regenerative, sustainable communities.

Oct 1
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Winged Wonders Trio of Treats

Please see event description for location

A nature-packed experience with a live show, art activity, and wilderness walk!

Sep 29
at
10:00 am
Sept 29 - Oct 1
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Sep 29
Sept 29 - Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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Lunch and Learn at Wirrarninthi

G S Kingston Park / Wirrarninthi (Park 23)

Come and spend a morning learning about the City of Adelaide's Wirrarninthi Environmental Education Trail.

Oct 1
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 1
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Mr Badger tells the story of the Wind in the Willows

R.L. Pash Park / Nailsworth Community Hall

Join us for a picnic and heartwarming, old-fashioned re-telling of Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic by Mr. Badger himself.

Oct 2
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Go with the Flow at Storytime

Adelaide City Library

Come and celebrate the Nature Festival at Sensory Storytime talking about and feeling the 'Flow'

Oct 2
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Minlagawi Nature Festival

Minlagawi Gum Flat

Enjoy the great outdoors at Minlagawi Gum Flat!

Oct 2
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival

Barossa Bushgardens

Engage with the flow of nature and connect to our beautiful environment with nature-based craft activities, games and free play.

Oct 2
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Create Your Flow in VR

Burnside Library

Come and try 3D painting in VR

Oct 2
at
5:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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As Day Flows into Night - Twilight Microbat Discovery

Goolwa Library

As the world quiets at dusk, a new rhythm takes over - one of movement, sound, and unseen connections.

Oct 2
at
6:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Children's Workshop | Watercolour Roses at Carrick Hill | 5-9 year olds

Carrick Hill House Museum & Garden

Celebrate Carrick Hill's roses with watercolour - explore techniques that balance control with creative flow.

Oct 3
at
10:00 am
Oct 3
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
40
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Oct 3
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
40
Free
Donation
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Opal Evolution: Stones that Flow with Light

Andamooka

Join us in Andamooka for Opal Evolution. A luminous outback festival where opal meets light, story, and stars under the desert sky.

Oct 3
at
11:00 am
Oct 3-5
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Oct 3-5
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
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Wildlife of the Night

Opposite St Andrew’s Hospital

Join us for a wonderful night searching for the nocturnal wildlife in the Adelaide Parklands. How many can you find?

Oct 3
at
6:45 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Piano music flows

Victoria Park Wetlands

Experience the beauty of the Pakapakanthi / Victoria Park wetland at dawn followed by a 30-minute, nature-inspired, piano sound journey.

Oct 4
at
6:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
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KIDS+BIG KIDS Art Sessions with The Beach Studio

West Beach Social

Join us for a morning of nature and art where both kids and big kids (aka grown-ups) will create their own nature-inspired artwork.

Oct 4
at
10:00 am
Oct 4
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
Oct 4
Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
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River Magic

State Library of South Australia

Participate in an art experience where families, children and visitors of all ages to create a large-scale, collaborative river artwork.

Oct 4
at
12:00 pm
Oct 4 & 5
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 4
Oct 4 & 5
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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The Incredible Story of Eddie the Eel from Eight Mile Creek - Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier Public Library, Community Room

Come along and discover the incredible lifecycle of the Short-finned Eel, told through drawings and narration by students from the Yahl Primary school.

Oct 4
at
9:00 am
Oct 4
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 4
Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Hutt Street Nature Expo

V2Grid

A day of nature play, environmental education and family fun with local vendors, makers and producers at our Hutt Street Monthly Markets.

Oct 4
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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"The Stoke" Markers & Growers Fishery Bay Surfing Reserve

Port Lincoln Brewing Co

A Coastal Celebration of Art, food, story, and surf - where community and creativity flow together.

Oct 4
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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The People Of The River - A Kaurna Culture and History Cruise

Port River Cruises Ticket Booth

Enjoy an experience out on the water with the Kaurna- Ngarringjeri- Yankunytjatjara – Elder, Allan Sumner.

Sep 26
at
2:00 pm
Sept 26 - Oct 4
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
100
Free
Donation
Sep 26
Sept 26 - Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
100
Free
Donation
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Explore Bat World

Botanic Park Flying-fox Colony

We will take participants on a guided tour of our wonderful Flying-Fox Colony and then proceed to watch the spectacular fly-out.

Sep 26
at
5:00 pm
Sept 26-Oct 4
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 26
Sept 26-Oct 4
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Start at the Gallery: Ebb and Flow

Art Gallery of South Australia

Flow through the gallery and explore movement, making and nature in celebration of Nature Festival.

Oct 5
at
11:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 5
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Mindful, Sensory-Friendly Nature Photo Hunt for Kids & Families

Glenthorne National Park Adventure Playground — Ityamaiitpinna Yarta

An inclusive nature photography walk inviting kids and neurodivergent communities to slow down, be mindful, and enjoy time in nature.

Oct 6
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 6
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Forest Festival

The Farm for Wellbeing

Inclusive CommUnity Forest Event for All!

Oct 3
at
3:00 pm
Oct 3-6
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
Oct 3
Oct 3-6
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
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Light Printing

STUDIO XXVI

A wondrous workshop making blue printing using the ancient photogram technique of Cyanotype. Fun for all ages!

Oct 6
at
11:00 am
Oct 6-7
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
60
Free
Donation
Oct 6
Oct 6-7
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
60
Free
Donation
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Basket Weaving Workshop

Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre

Learn the traditional art of basket weaving in this hands-on workshop hosted by Marra Dreaming.

Oct 6
at
2:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Oct 6
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
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World Habitat Day Family Gathering

Yitpi Yartapuultiku

Step into this free family-friendly event blending ecology, culture, and solidarity, as we mark World Habitat Day with a focus on West Papua and local issues.

Oct 6
at
2:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 6
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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My Fairy Tale Portrait

Payinthi

Step into a world of imagination and create your own fairy tale character and world.

Oct 7
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
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Port River Pulse

Mangrove Cove

Explore, through a guided walk, how flow shapes the ecology of the Port River and how the river, and its inhabitants, influence us.

Oct 7
at
11:30 am
Oct 7 - 9
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Oct 7 - 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Sold out

Beach Detectives at Aldinga 2025

Snapper Point

A beach ramble discovering the creatures, plants and other treasures that wash up on the shoreline and live on the reef.

Oct 7
at
11:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Wetland Wanders

Mount Burr Swamp Restoration Reserve

Come and experience Mount Burr Swamp with Nature Glenelg Trust. Hear about and see fish, frogs and birds which call this wetland home.

Oct 7
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 7
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Wetlands Walk: St Clair Walk & Talk Tour.

The Brocas Youth Space

A guided walking tour of the beautiful St Clair wetlands exploring the flowing connections between ecology, engineering and health!

Oct 8
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
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Ngarrindjeri Storytelling in Kondoli

Arthur Neighbour Reserve

Join us for First Nations Ngarrindjeri story telling inside Kondoli the whale

Oct 8
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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The Magic Garden - Storytelling and Mini Sculptures

19 on Green Community Centre

Sometimes you go with the flow, Sometimes you wonder where that flow did go! Gather together and enjoy a nature story full of wonder.

Oct 8
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Sold out

Kitchen Farm Mini Crafters

Kitchen Farm Pantry

Nature-inspired craft morning designed to connect young minds with bugs, gardens, and creativity.

Oct 8
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
Sold out

Fly Free: A Day to Disconnect & Discover

Marine Discovery Centre SA

Let your imagination take flight at Fly Free: A Day to Disconnect & Discover-a joyful, screen-free fun of marine exploration, kite making

Sep 30
at
10:00 am
Sept 30-Oct 8
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Sept 30-Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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Lake and Learn at Rymill Park

Rymill Park Lake

Learn how the newly re-built Rymill Lake has been designed with new features using treated water and raingardens to filter the water.

Oct 8
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Beach Explorers

Largs Bay Beach

Explore the tide line and jetty pylons with us to learn all about the amazing things we can find right here on our local beaches.

Oct 8
at
1:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
3
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
3
Free
Donation
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Mosstermind II

The Gov

Back by popular demand - Jules Schiller hosts this Mosssy quiz night with a twist

Oct 8
at
5:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Sold out

Heywood Park Habitat

Heywood Park - meet at the Addiscombe Place carpark

Uncover the biodiversity, wildlife and remnant trees of Heywood Park on this guided walk. Learn from the people caring for this place.

Oct 9
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sold out

Compost & Propagation Workshop

Bower Cottages Community Centre

Want to grow food and flowers for next to nothing? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn composting, worm farming & propagation

Oct 9
at
9:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Sold out

The 3D Pollen Experience

Friends' Gate, Adelaide Botanic Garden

Uncover the hidden world of pollen and the science behind the flowering plants of the Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Oct 9
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Sold out

The Incredible Story of Eddie the Eel from Eight Mile Creek - Yahl

Yahl Primary school, library.

Come along and discover the incredible lifecycle of the Short-finned Eel, told through drawings and narration by students from the Yahl Primary school.

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

Animal Characters Watercolour Workshop

CDW Studios

Unleash your imagination in our Animal Characters Watercolour Workshop - where young artists design and paint their own creative characters.

Oct 9
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
30
Free
Donation
Sold out

Children's Workshop | Flower Crown, Mask Making & Flower Pressing

46 Carrick Hill Dr

Join Nature Play SA at Carrick Hill for a hands-on workshop. Create flower crowns or nature masks and explore flower pressing.

Oct 9
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
35
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
35
Free
Donation
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Freedom Chairs and Flower Paintings: Exhibition at E-S-T

E-S-T

Visit the wonderful coloured world of artist Kurt Bosecke and his mentor Sabrina Sterk

Oct 9
at
11:30 am
Oct 9-12
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Oct 9-12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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FLOTECH - Collaborative fluid Artwork using VR goggles in nature.

56 Murray St

Sculpt or paint in 3D space. Hold a virtual brush, pencil, or tool of your choice & flow. 15min timeslots. Fresh air. No experience required

Oct 2
at
10:00 am
Oct 2-9
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 2
Oct 2-9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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“Nature in Focus: Light, Life & Flow” Kids Photography Fun!

Duthy Street Art Supplies

Let’s explore the wonder of nature—not just with our eyes, but through the lens of light. In this joyful, hands-on workshop, for KIDS!

Sep 30
at
3:30 pm
Sept 30 - Oct 9
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
60
Free
Donation
Sep 30
Sept 30 - Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
60
Free
Donation
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Murray’s Mission: Interactive Film Screening

The Exchange

Join us for the premier of Murray's Mission: a fun & educational video series for 3-8 year olds, exploring the magic of the River Murray.

Oct 10
at
9:30 am
Oct 10
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
15
Free
Donation
Sold out

Little Rivers nature play session

Hamilton Reserve

A sensory-rich nature play experience for babies, toddlers and their caregivers.

Oct 10
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
2
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
2
Free
Donation
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Crafty Garden Kids

Evanston Gardens Library

Join us for a fun-filled outdoor crafting session in the Pirrku garden! Kids ages 4–14 can get creative with nature-inspired crafts.

Oct 10
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Help the Hoodies - Hooded Plover Children's Workshop - Victor Harbor

Victor Harbor Library

Learn about the Hooded Plover and other beach-nesting birds that make their home on the Fleurieu's beaches

Oct 10
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Nature Day in North Adelaide

Bundey’s Paddock (Park 9)

Free family fun in nature! Join us for crafts, cubbies, sand-play, a scavenger hunt, mandalas & mural-making in a magical nature play space.

Oct 10
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Nature cubby builders

Memorial Gardens

With just sticks, rope and natural materials, children will dive into the ultimate cubby-building challenge.

Oct 9
at
10:00 am
Oct 9
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
Oct 9
Oct 9
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
10
Free
Donation
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Kingston Weaving workshops - Kingston

Janets Diner at The Big Lobster

Come along and learn Traditional weaving techniques and have a yarn with First Nations Boandik artists and weavers Sonya, Suzy and Sarah Smith.

Oct 10
at
10:00 am
Oct 10 & 12
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Oct 10 & 12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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TOXIC SURF - Art and Eco-Resilience Workshop

Good Bank Gallery

Building eco-resilience through art and community. Painting and storytelling with Mel Koolmatrie, focusing on active hope as we face the harmful algal bloom.

Oct 10
at
1:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
25
Free
Donation
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Penguin, Print, Paint & Sip

Victor Harbor Yacht Club

Join us at the Victor Harbor Yacht Club for an evening of printing, painting and sipping while we learn about Penguins from the head of Penguin Volunteers

Oct 10
at
6:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
50
Free
Donation
Sold out

Flow Movie Night for Teens

Bridgewater Sports and Social Club

Come in your oodie or pjs, bring some friends and watch award-winning movie Flow.

Oct 10
at
7:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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BSSA Fundraiser Quiz Night

Sprigg Room, Mawson Building

The BSSA is hosting its annual fundraiser quiz night! Join us for a night of fun and games to raise funds for our 2026 research grants.

Oct 10
at
6:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 10
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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Enchanted Prospect - A Fairy Tale Trail

City of Prospect

Discover ten charming little fairy doors hidden across outdoor locations across Prospect, each featuring their own fairytale story.

Sep 26
at
12:00 am
Sept 26 - Oct 11
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sep 26
Sept 26 - Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Orienteering : Navigation adventures with Maze

Oaklands Wetland Reserve (end of The Parade West)

Pick up an Orienteering map and discover a new sport. Experience nature differently. New fun maze race option available. Come and try it.

Oct 11
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Sold out

The Incredible Story of Eddie the Eel from Eight Mile Creek - Millicent

Millicent Public Library, Civic Centre

Come along and discover the incredible lifecycle of the Short-finned Eel, told through drawings and narration by students from the Yahl Primary school.

Oct 11
at
9:30 am
Oct 11
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sold out

Find your Flow: Create & Play with Art in Nature!

Belair National Park

Create and play in nature through art! Sensory nature connection activities for the wellbeing of all, so we can all find our flow again!

Oct 8
at
10:00 am
Oct 8-11
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
36
Free
Donation
Oct 8
Oct 8-11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
36
Free
Donation
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KID-O : Navigation fun in the Park for Kids

Oaklands Wetland Reserve (end of The Parade West)

Children will learn basic navigation skills through games and nature play. Rotate through varied activities and enjoy learning new skills outdoors.

Oct 11
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
5
Free
Donation
Sold out

Botanical Flow

Yankalilla Library

Let nature guide the print and the process

Oct 11
at
10:30 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Sold out

Care for Clare: Community for a Resilient Future

Clare Town Hall - Barbara J Long Room

A community event to celebrate, connect, and share.

Oct 11
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Sold out

Paint and Plant

1 Brooker Terrace

Unleash your creativity and cultivate your green thumb by painting terracotta pots and planting native flora.

Oct 11
at
2:00 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Caring for Wittelbee Community Day

Wittelbee Conservation Park

Caring for Wittelbee Community Day: Enjoy damper and a BBQ, join in tree planting, a beach clean-up, and more fun activities to care for our coastal community!

Oct 11
at
10:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Ringtail Possum Drey Making Workshop

Fauna Rescue Headquarters

Join us to learn the art of making a basket drey “an artificial house for ringtails”. It’s a fun and inexpensive activity for possum lovers of all ages.

Oct 11
at
1:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
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Birds & Bingo

Wheatsheaf Hotel (in the Tin Shed out the back)

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with other bird nerds playing bingo and talking all things birds!

Oct 11
at
2:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
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Give Water to Birds

Nexus Arts Venue

Featuring award-winning ZÖJ - Gelareh Pour (voice, Kamancheh, Qeychak),Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit) with Brett Langsford (Guitar)

Oct 11
at
7:30 pm
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Oct 11
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
20
Free
Donation
Sold out

Parkland Bird Discovery Walk

Victoria Park Wetlands (meet by the South Terrace Croquet Club)

Spot native birds and learn their calls on a free guided walk through Victoria Park’s wetlands and woodlands led by Birds SA and ReBird the Ranges.

Oct 12
at
9:00 am
Anytime (Self-guided)
Multiple sessions
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation
Oct 12
Self-guided
Multiple
Event has passed
$
Free
Donation