What's On

Community events that connect, inspire, and celebrate culture, wellbeing, and the natural world.

Where will nature take you next?

From muddy adventures to creative play, our team brings nature-inspired fun to communities across Adelaide.

We partner with local councils, schools, and community groups to create hands-on experiences that connect kids … and adults with the outdoors.

Come along and share the adventure!

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Twilight Sessions: Latin Fiesta
(City of Prospect)

Twilight Sessions return in 2026 after its successful 30th anniversary season in 2025!

Friday, February 27th 2026 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Discover Play Pathway!
(Adelaide Hills Council)

This free and family friendly Fringe Festival event brings colour, creativity and community spirit to the Amy Gillett Bikeway from Oakbank to Birdwood. Whether you walk, ride, or run, it’s all about fun!

Sunday 1 March – 9am-3pm

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City of Marion’s Parks Week: Cubby Building

Friday 6 March – 10am-12pm

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Gather, Dance & Explore at Whitmore
(City of Adelaide)

FREE Fringe family dance party is back in 2026!

Saturday, March 14th 2026 – 2pm – 6pm

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Forest Festival
(Nature Play SA)

Forest Festival is a celebration of children, nature, Aboriginal culture and the changing seasons.

Families are invited to slow down and reconnect as they wander beneath the trees, breathe the crisp forest air and follow their child’s curiosity through 20+ nature-based activities and stage entertainment, creating a day filled with wonder, creativity and joyful discovery.

Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April 2026.

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Muddy Hands Festival
(City of Tea Tree Gully)

Save the date! Muddy Hands Festival returns on Wednesday 30 September 2026

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Our calendar is still growing – check back often to see what’s new.

Where we've played

Our Partners

Green Adelaide

Green Adelaide is a South Australian Government supported organisation that is working towards a vision of a cooler, greener, wilder and climate-resilient metropolitan South Australia. The Green Adelaide area spans from the hills to the sea, encompassing 17 metropolitan council areas and about 1.3 million South Australians. Nature Play SA is funded by Green Adelaide and contributes to Adelaide National Park City.

Our Partners

Department for Education

The Department for Education aims to ensure South Australia’s public education system can unlock every child’s potential now and in the future. Educators and staff work in partnership with families and communities to empower all children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to become fulfilled individuals, active, compassionate citizens, and lifelong learners.

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