Top Free Things to Do in Adelaide - October 2016
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Thu 29 Sep 2016 - Thu 03 Nov 2016
Highlights of What's On in Adelaide in October
Despite unseasonal spring storms Adelaide is coming rapidly out of its winter hibernation.
Indofest Adelaide Festival brought a splash of colour to the city, while the OzAsia Festival and
Good Fortune Market in Elder Park are pulling big crowds to enjoy free entertainment and tasty food and wine. Be quick if you haven't joined in the fun things to do because both attractions end on October 2.
October Long Weekend
If you're looking to find what's on in Adelaide for the October long weekend, our writers have found plenty. The
Philippines Fiesta in Adelaide's Victoria Square kicks off the weekend, and the
Nature Play Festival brings heaps of outdoor fun for kids of all ages.
It's almost a tradition to escape the city on a long weekend. If you do, here are
a few suggestions of things to see and do. There are colourful country shows too
at Yankalilla and
in Jamestown - it's always a pleasure to meet the locals.
Not free things to do, but the
Phare Circus in Elder Park finishes on the long weekend, or you can relax with great food and wine at
Afternoon Delights in McLaren Vale.
What's On in Adelaide - Free Things to Do
There are so many free things to do in October that it's hard to know where to start. Market fans won't miss the ever popular
ABC Gardener's Market (gold coin), and the
10th Anniversary Celebrations at the
Adelaide Showgrounds Farmers Market will be full of free fun for kids. The immensely popular
Adelaide Night Market also returns in October for its summer season on North Terrace.
Doggy Day at the Beach is a must for dog lovers, with a free sausage sizzle BBQ. The following day
Short Legged Dogs Unite for a free fun photo shoot with local artist Andrew Baines - also at Henley Beach.
It's definitely time to enjoy nature outside right now. A
Spring Fair in community gardens, free
Guided Walks in the Parklands, , and taking part in
BioBlitz Adelaide are all free things to do that are also fun for kids. Take your pick of
the BioBlitz in the scenic
Warriparinga Wetlands or at
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park .
There's more fun for kids on the
Adelaide Zombie Walk , and a whole weekend of free things to do at Port Adelaide with the
Festival of Vintage Boats, Planes and Trains . You need to look elsewhere for vintage cars - at the annual
Jaguar Car Day .
Escape the city to sunny St Kilda for the
Adelaide Shorebirds Festival , or head
Back to Meningie as the town celebrates
their 150th Anniversary .
There's a free Open Day coming up at
Government House and also the
National Mosque Open Day for the curious. Also in Adelaide the State Library exhibition of
A Few of Our Favourite Things continues this month, but please don't forget to
give them your support .
October School Holiday Activities in Adelaide
Plenty of October school holiday activities for kids kick off from the long weekend. Most are free things to do but do check whether advance bookings are essential. You'll find school holiday activities in the
Adelaide Botanic Garden , at
Tea Tree Gully ,
Campbelltown , and in the
Glenelg area .
Follow the
Bunyip Trail in Bonython Park, take the kids to Bunnings for their
school holiday workshops or check your local council website for more October school holiday activities. If your child has ambitions to be on the big screen there are two day
acting workshops but they cost $295.
Not Free, but Fun Things to Do
History buffs (me) and amateur genealogists are looking forward to the first national
Expo in Adelaide , and the
Dressmaker Exhibition at Ayers House is already attracting crowds. Fans of Alex Lloyd are flocking to his
Acoustica Tour , take the children to see
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe , or
Light the Night on a charity walk in October.
Escape the city to savour great local food and wine at the
Riverland Wine and Food Festival or if you prefer head to Clare to salivate over the alluring and lustful pleasures of
seafood and wine .
Other Exciting Things to See and Do in Adelaide
Coffee, cake and cafe aficionados should read our latest reviews of
Hustle Coffee Co ,
Folklore Cafe , and
Crack Kitchen , or try
Kintaro Sushi Train or the
Wingman Food truck for something more spicy. When alcohol is on the agenda a
Hindley Street Happy Hour should do the trick.
Explore the beauty of the Fleurieu and visit
Ambersun Alpacas , which aren't far from where
forgotten World War 2 relics still lurk.
New writer
Jane Warren Emma Jane Warren was recently moved to pen an innovative list of
100 Reasons Why South Australia is the Best State - I'm glad to see that she wants to
keep our heritage listed parklands in Adelaide.
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