by Alex Jones
Over the next few weeks, your Adelaide Park Lands will host a diverse range of activities and events, from family-friendly festivals and nature walks to conservation efforts, and outdoor fitness sessions. Find something just for you to enjoy, in our comprehensive list of opportunities.
Relaxed Morning at the Zoo
Adelaide Zoo (Park 11);
Saturday 20 July, 8 am – 9:30 am.
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Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights
Adelaide Zoo (Park 11); until 21 July.
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Fire Gardens: Illuminate Adelaide
Adelaide Botanic Garden (Park 11);
until 21 July.
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Chronoharp (City Lights)
Festival Plaza (Park 26)
until 21 July, 5:30 to 10:30pm
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Circus Rio
Ellis Park / Tampawardli (Park 24)
until Sun 21 July
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Guided Walk - Elder Park, Riverbank Precinct & Helen Mayo Park
Sunday 21 July, 2 pm – 3:45 pm.
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Bushcare for Rare Species and Nature Walk
Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6)
Wed 24 July 10am to 1pm
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Fresh Air and Mentoring
War Memorial Drive,
near Adelaide Oval, Park 26;
Thursday 25 July, 7:10 am – 8:30 am.
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The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Veale Gardens (Park 21)
Sat 27 July 11am - 12.30pm
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“Green Pakapakanthi” tree planting
National Tree Day, Sunday 28 July
Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16)
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Guided Walk - Southern half of Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16)
Sunday 28 July, 2 pm – 3:45 pm.
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Guided Walk thru Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli (Park 27)
Sunday 4 August, 2 pm – 4 pm.
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Winter Duathlon (cycle & run)
Sunday 4 August
Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16)
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Herding Caterpillars Festival
Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden (Park 11); 10 & 11 August .
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Bushcare (Rare Chequered Copper Butterflies!) and Nature Walk
Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16);
Monday 12 August. 10am-1pm
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The listings below are available all the time, not just this month:
Yoga at Wellington Square
Wellington Square/Kudnartu; until 25 April 2026, Every Saturday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
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Popeye
Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama (Park 26)
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Cultural Garden Tours
Adelaide Botanic Garden (Park 11); by private request.
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Free Guided Walks
Everyday except Xmas day and Good Friday.
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11.
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Parkrun - Every Saturday 8am
Choice of 3 locations: (1) Torrens Lake Weir, (2) Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16), and (3) Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6).
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Stride Run Club
Wednesday from 6pm & Sunday from 8am, with routes through south and east Park Lands.
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South Terrace Run
Every Wednesday from 5.30pm at Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20).
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Adelaide City Kayak Tours
Weekends.
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Tree Climb
Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20).
Every day from 9.00am.
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Self-Guided Tours of West Terrace Cemetery (Park 23)
Any time, with a digital guide.
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