by Alex Jones
Discover the vibrant offerings in your Adelaide Park Lands through to the end of September, with a mix of art, culture, and outdoor activities for all ages. From guided nature walks and the Empyre Fire Festival to special events like the Chihuly at the Botanic Garden, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
‘Dad’s Go Free’ Adelaide Zoo, Father’s Day
Adelaide Zoo (Park 11);
Sunday 1 Sept, 9:30 am to 5 pm.
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Guided Walk - Bullrush Park / Warnpangga (Park 10)
Corner MacKinnon Pde & Jerningham St;
Sunday 1 Sept, 2 – 3:30 pm.
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Fresh Air and Mentoring
War Memorial Drive next to Adelaide Oval; Thursday 5 Sept. 7.10 to 8.30am
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Adelaide Duathlon Series
Par 3 Golf course car park, off War Memorial Drive in Possum Park / Pirltawardli (Park 1)
Sun 8 September, 6.30am to 10am
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Guided Walk through North Adelaide's Parks 3, 4 & 5
Corner O'Connell St & Barton Tce East;
Sunday 8 Sept, 2 pm – 3:30 pm.
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Bushcare and Nature Walk
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17); Saturday 14 Sept. 10am to 1pm
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Guided Walk - Red Gum Park / Karrawirra (Park 12)
Adelaide University Boat Club, War Memorial Drive; Sunday 15 Sept, 2 pm – 3:30 pm.
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Bushcare and Animals Anonymous
Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17);
Wed 18 Sept 10am to 1pm.
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Empyre Fire Festival 2024
Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga;
Sat 21 Sept, 4pm to 11:59 pm.
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Super Cycle Sunday
Whitmore Square; Sunday 22 September 2024, 10 am to 3 pm.
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Guided Walk - Possum Park / Pirltawardli (Park 1)
Par 3 - North Adelaide Golf Course, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide; Sunday, 22 September 2024, 2 to 4 pm.
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Guided Walk - Northern Half of Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16)
Halifax Street & East Terrace;
Sun, 29 Sept, 2 to 3:30 pm.
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Chihuly in the Adelaide Botanic Garden
(Park 11); 27 Sept 2024 to 29 April 2025.
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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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