Across the festival, you’ll find art workshops under the gum trees, music by the sea, bush tucker tastings, creekside yoga, and family picnics under spring blossoms.
This year’s theme is Flow, and it’s all about going with it. From the flow of rivers and tides to the way stories, culture and creativity ripple through communities, expect events that connect you to nature in fresh and surprising ways.
Whether you’re a family of mini explorers, a budding artist, or just keen to swap screens for fresh air, you’ll find plenty to love, and plenty that’s free. There’s Aboriginal cultural experiences, wild play sessions, guided hikes, food and wine adventures, and hands-on activities designed to inspire a deeper connection to the world around us. And honestly? It’s a reminder we probably all need. In a world of busy schedules and endless notifications, stepping outside and soaking in nature’s beauty just feels… good.
Science agrees, Aboriginal culture has known it forever, and the Nature Festival’s packed program is here to prove it, one adventure at a time. So grab your hats, lace up your walking shoes, and get ready to celebrate the wonder on our doorstep, from beaches to bushland, and everywhere in between.
Wild adventures await…
Beach Detectives at Aldinga
Grab your buckets and curiosity and head to the beach to uncover wiggly, wriggly, splashy treasures! Hunt for crabs, shells, and sea plants while learning how to care for our sandy friends.
Snapper Point, Aldinga Beach
Families | 11am–12.30pm | 7 October
With Green Adelaide & Sustainable Onkaparinga
Winged Wonders
Flap, flutter, and sing along in this butterfly-and-bird adventure! Join Lucy from Sea Star Rock and her puppet pals for songs, dancing, games, and heaps of nature fun.
Unley Town Hall
Ages 3–8 | 30 September | 10.30–11.30am & 2–3pm
With Sea Star Rock & friends
Mr Badger – Wind in the Willows storytelling
Snuggle in for a cosy tale with Mr Badger as he takes you on a magical journey with Mole, Rat, and Toad; full of friendship, fun, and a sprinkle of old-fashioned charm.
R.L. Pash Park / Nailsworth Community Hall
Ages 5+ | 10–11am | 2 October
Help the Hoodies
Meet the hooded plovers – the cutest beach birds you’ve ever seen! Play games, make crafts, and learn how to help these tiny fluffballs, plus take home your own gift pack.
Goolwa Library | Ages 4–12 (with families) | 1 October | 10am–12pm
With Landscapes Hills & Fleurieu & Birdlife Australia
The Magic Garden
Step into a magical story from faraway lands, filled with music and wonder – then create your very own mini tree sculptures from recycled treasures.
19 on Green Community Centre, Brompton | Ages 8+ | 10–11.30am | 8 October
Children’s Workshop – Flower Crown, Mask Making & Flower Pressing
Make your own flower crown fit for a forest fairy, create a nature mask, and press petals into beautiful keepsakes, all in the dreamy gardens of Carrick Hill.
Carrick Hill, Springfield | All ages | 10.30am–12.30pm | 9 October
With Nature Play
As Day Flows into Night
When the sun goes down, the bats come out! Join the bat experts for a night-time adventure, listening to squeaky bat calls and spotting these tiny superheroes in the sky.
Goolwa Library | All ages | 6.30pm–8.30pm | 2 October
With Alexandrina Council & Second Nature
Dig a Dino Adventure
Kids become junior palaeontologists in a ball pit excavation and rock chip station, with a mini dino to take home.
Vine Street Plaza, Prospect | Ages 4–10 | 10–11am | 30 September
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