by Michael Genrich
Dive into these events we’ve found for you, in your Open Green Public Adelaide Park Lands from late April through to the end of May 2023. There are more than usual this month, thanks to the annual History Festival!
City Nature Challenge
All over your Adelaide Park Lands.
Fri 28 April - Wed 3 May 2023
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Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize Exhibition
Adelaide Festival Centre
Until 7 May 2023. Thursdays and Saturdays - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sundays 12 to 4.00pm
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Tasting Australia - Town Square
Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Fri 28 April - Sun 7 May 2023
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DinoFest Adelaide - Age of the Tyrannosaur
Botanic Garden (Park 11). Until Sun 7 May
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During the History Festival (1-31 May there are three separate Guided Walks, conducted by the Adelaide Park Lands Association.
Guided Walk through the ancient Olive Groves (Parks 7 and 8)
Sun 7th May 2023 - 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
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Guided Walk through Red Gum Park / Karrawirra (Park 12)
Sun 21st May 2023 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Guided Walk through Tarntanya Wama - Park 26
Sun 28th May 2023 - 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
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One of the most popular places during History Festival is the Adelaide Botanic Garden (Park 11)
Historical Trees and Plantings
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11. Wed 3 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Botanical Wonders
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11. Tues 9 May to Sat 13 May 2023 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Stories of the Iconic Palm House
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11. Wed 17 May - 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
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Gardens of the Future
Goodman Building - Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11. Thu 18 May 2023 1:30 - 2:30 pm
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RSPCA Million Paws Walk
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11. Sun 28 May 2023 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Remnant River Red Gum
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11. Wed 31 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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The History Festival (1-31 May) features several events in West Terrace Cemetery (Park 23)
History and Symbolism: West Terrace Cemetery (Park 23)
Tue 2 May and Wed 24 May 2023
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From Housewives to Heroines
West Terrace Cemetery (Park 23); Tues 16 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Discover West Terrace Cemetery: Guided Walk (Park 23)
Sun 28 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
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Pioneering South Australia: West Terrace Cemetery (Park 23)
Tue 30 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 1130 am
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Old Adelaide Gaol in your Park 27 is also one of venues for History Festival events
Old Adelaide Gaol Ghost Crime Tour
Fri 5, Sat 13, Wed 17, Thu 25, Mon 29 May 7pm - 10:00 pm
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Adelaide Gaol: The Dark Side History Tour
Mon 8 and Tue 16 May - 7.00 to 9:00 pm
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But not all events in your Park Lands during May are part of the History Festival.
Indofest Adelaide 2023
Pinky Flat | Tarntanya Wama (Park 26)
Sunday 21 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Bushcare Workshop
Thursday 25 May, 9.30am to 4.30pm in Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17)
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Hills, Squares & Park Lands Walking Tour
Wellington Square / Kudnartu. Sat 13 and Sat 27 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Beyond the Boundary: Historic Adelaide Oval Tour
Tarntanya Wama (Park 26). Various dates throughout May - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Government House Open Day
Sunday 21 May 2023 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Digital Drawing - Mirnu Wirra Living classroom
Sat 27th May 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Kaurna Reconciliation Guided Tours
Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama (Park 26). Sunday 28 May 2023 - 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
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The listings below are available all the time, not just in May:
Adelaide City Kayak Tours
Weekends.
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Seeing The Invisible
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Park 11; anytime during opening hours with a smartphone.
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Tree Climb
Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20).
Every day from 9.00am.
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Park Run - Every Saturday 8am
Three locations: Torrens Lake Weir, Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16), and Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6)
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South Terrace Run
Every Wednesday from 5.30pm on Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20).
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Self-Guided Tours of West Terrace Cemetery (Park 23)
Any time, with a digital guide.
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