by Michael Genrich
Our ‘What’s On’ list for October is setting a Park lands record! The annual Nature Festival, Wellfest, Trees for Life “Regenerate” and our own Guided Walks are just some of the opportunities and attractions.
Dive into our comprehensive list of Park Lands activities and events through to the end of October. Join the fun in exploring, exercising, relaxing, learning, or being entertained.
Park Lands Loop Collective | 15km Walk, Ride or Run
Himeji Japanese Garden, Peppermint Park/Wita Wirra (Park 18). Sun 1 October from 9am.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden, until 31 Jan 2024.
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Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11.
Sat 30 Sept - Sun 15 October.
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Nature Festival Program @ Botanic Park and Botanic Garden, Park 11
Sunday 1 to Sunday 15 October.
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The Great Moscow Circus
Bonython Park (Park 27) until 15 October
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Pixar Putt Pop-Up Mini Golf
Riverbank Promenade, Park 26;
Fri 29 Sept to Sun 22 October.
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Celebrating Active Ageing Week - Bushcare and Nature Walk
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17),
Wed 4 October - 10:00am to 1:00pm.
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Wetland Wildlife Wonders
Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16);
Wed 4 October - 11:00 am to midday.
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Explore Bat World
Botanic Park, Park 11;
October 6, 7, 13, or 14 - 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
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Exploring Nature Connections
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17);
Fri 6 October 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
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Scenic Electric Bike Tour - WellFest
Adelaide Oval Tarntanya Wama (Park 26);
Sat 7 October - 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Adelaide City and Parks Bike Tour
Sat 7 October - 09:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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Human.Kind Yoga in the Park Lands
Peppermint Park / Wita Wirra Park (Park 18).
Sat 7 October - 8:00 am to 9:30 am.
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Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing
Himeji Japanese Garden, Peppermint Park/ Wita Wirra (Park 18). Sun 8 October - 2 to 4pm.
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Biofair biodiversity tours
Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16).
Sunday 8 October - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Love Your Park: Community Clean Up
Golden Wattle Park / Mirnu Wirra (Park 21W).
Sun 8 October - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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Bushcare and Native Plant Propagation
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17).
Mon 9 October - 10:00am to 1:00pm.
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Park Lands Wander
Peppermint Park / Wita Wirra (Park 18).
Sat 14 October - 10:00 am to midday.
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Dawn Chorus, Bowerbird Collective
Wetlands, Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16). Sun 15 October - 6:30 am to 7:00 am.
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Guided Walk through Rundle Park / Kadlitpina (Park 13)
Sun 15 October - 9:30 to 11:00 am
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Mums and Bubs Yoga
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11;
Mondays: 16 Oct to 11 Dec 10-11am
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Bushcare and Aussie Bird Count
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17).
Thur 19 October -10:00am to 1:00pm.
Lucky Dumpling Market
Elder Park, Tarntanya Wama (Park 26)
hu 19 Oct–Sun 5 Nov.
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Guided walk through King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina (Park 15)
Sun 22 October - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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World Urban Parks Congress - Bushcare & Cultural Awareness Kaurna Walk
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17);
Fri 27 October - 10:00am to 1:00pm.
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Harvest Rock II
King Rodney Park / Ityamai-Itpina (Park 15);
Sat-Sun 28-29 October.
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Guided Walk through GS Kingston Park / Wirrarninthi (Park 23)
Sun 29 October - 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
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Guided Walk through John E Brown Park and Mary Lee Park (Parks 27A & 27B)
Sun 5 Nov 2023 - 9:30 am to 11:15 am.
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The listings below are available all the time, not just this month:
Yoga at Wellington Square
Wellington Square/Kudnartu
Saturdays 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Free Guided Walks
Everyday except Xmas day and Good Friday
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11
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Park Run - Every Saturday 8am
Three locations: Torrens Lake Weir, Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16), and Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6)
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Adelaide City Kayak Tours
Weekends.
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Seeing The Invisible
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11; anytime during opening hours with a smartphone.
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Tree Climb
Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20).
Every day from 9.00am.
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South Terrace Run
Every Wednesday from 5.30pm on Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20).
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Self-Guided Tours of West Terrace Cemetery (Park 23)
Any time, with a digital guide.
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