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City of Adelaide

The City of Adelaide is the local government authority and capital city council of South Australia. Established in 1840 as Australia’s first municipal authority, the organisation is responsible for managing the city center, North Adelaide, and the surrounding Park Lands, driving economic development, and serving a daily population of over 300,000.

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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
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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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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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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
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$
Free
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Sep 25
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
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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
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$
Free
Donation
Sep 25
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
Free
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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
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$
Free
Donation
Sep 27
Self-guided
Multiple
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$
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
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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
at
10:30 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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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 parklands 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
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$
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
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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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