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Kids Club
Kids Club is a weekly nature-based drop-off club for primary school-aged children aged 5 to 12 years. Kids Club encourages independence and self-growth. Parents and guardians can relax in the cafe or return at the completion of each session.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation […]

[ May 4, 2019; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Family Bike Ride and Nature Play Afternoon
Enjoy the outdoors in autumn with an afternoon of nature play and a gentle family bike ride.
The Family Bike Ride includes a ride along the Sturt River Trail from Warriparringa Wetlands to Oaklands Wetland and back. It will kick off with a Kaurna Welcome to Country and cultural walk […]

[ May 4, 2019 5:00 pm to May 5, 2019 5:00 pm. ]
Harrisville Orchards in Lenswood is open for Apple Picking on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May 2019
Over the first weekend in May, Harrisville Orchards are holding a Pick a Pink Lady event and they invite families to go along and pick fresh apples straight from the trees.

Entry Fee – TBA (previous years $5 per […]

[ May 4, 2019 to May 5, 2019. ]
Pick a Pink Lady® Weekend 2019 | Adelaide Apple Picking
Four family-owned and run apple orchards located in the heart of one of Australia’s premium apple-growing regions in the Adelaide Hills are open for visiting, exploring and fruit picking.
For one weekend only Pick a Pink Lady® Weekend provides a unique opportunity to pick some Pink Lady® […]

[ April 14, 2019; ]
An Expo to Celebrate the Start of the South Australian Bushwalking Season.
With the arrival of cooler autumn weather, hiking is an ideal outdoor activity. South Australia’s bushwalking clubs and Walking SA are coming together to celebrate the occasion with a unique day in Belair National Park.

Expo of walking tours, walking destinations, outdoor retailers, walking […]

Matthew Street Reserve Fairy Houses
Matthew Street Reserve in O’Halloran Hill has some mysterious new residents.
Tiny fairy houses appeared earlier this year in February, thanks to the crafty members of the Trott Park Men’s Shed. Have a short adventure to find the fairy village and imagine what the magical fairies are up to.

Hint: the fairy village […]

[ April 3, 2019 to April 18, 2019. ]
Pop Up Wild Goblin Garden at Eighty Eight O’Connell 
Let your little one’s imagination and creativity run wild when North Adelaide’s Eighty Eight O’Connell Street site transforms into a gorgeous Goblin Garden.

Kids can tinker with natural materials and play inside the goblin homes in this pop up sustainable village, created using upcycled materials by Climbing Tree […]

Point Turton Nature Playspace & Bike Track
After works throughout 2017 and 2018, the upgraded Point Turton Nature Playspace is now open.
The Point Turton Progress Association Playground Committee approached the Yorke Peninsula Council in mid-2016 regarding an upgrade/redevelopment of the Point Turton Playground to incorporate natural playspaces and create a playground that is different to all […]

Jubilee Way Reserve was upgraded in 2019 with new playground equipment, toilets, shelter and barbecue facilities.
The 2019 upgrade was thanks to a $150,000 from the Government of South Australia. Jubilee Reserve is a popular, well-used community area adjacent to the Jubilee Community Centre. This beautiful green space aligned with trees leading to Jubilee lake, is […]

[ April 16, 2019 to April 17, 2019. ]
Nature Play SA Forest Festival 2019
Grab your picnic blankets and beanies, Nature Play SA are bringing you an unforgettable family festival in the majestic Kuitpo Forest.
Enjoy two days of nature play, celebrate the school holidays and set the scene for wild Autumn adventures and memory-making with family and friends.

Located in the grassy clearings and forest […]

[ February 16, 2019; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Adventures By The Sea
Nature Play SA is partnering with the City of Holdfast Bay to bring you Adventures by the Sea. There will be a range of activities for children aged 4 yrs and upwards, including: sand mandalas; cricket; totem tennis; water sports; learning about the Kaurna Culture; Nipper boards with Seacliff Surf Life Saving; […]

[ December 22, 2018; ]
Official Opening of Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park
Help celebrate the opening of Waikerie’s new Water & Nature Play Park.
On Saturday 22 December 2018 the park will be officially opened.  There will be a free sausage sizzle and visitors will be the first to try out the park.  Bring the family and explore the new surroundings […]

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Nature Play SA Christmas Pop-Up Shop
Nature Play SA is hosting a pop-up shop for some pre-Christmas shopping at the beautiful Wittunga House in Wittunga Botanic Garden.
The pop-up shop is open every Wednesday until the 12th of December from 10am-3pm with some additional days and longer hours as Christmas gets closer.  They also have a beautiful Spring […]

[ December 1, 2018; ]
Adventures By The Sea with Nature Play SA
Nature Play SA is partnering with the City of Holdfast Bay to bring you Adventures By The Sea. There will be a range of activities on the day for kids 4 years and up including cricket, totem tennis, water sports, sand mandalas, kite flying, marine walks, beachcombing bingo […]

[ December 18, 2018; ]
Whittle and Weave at Wittunga
Spend a morning outdoors at Nature Play SA’s scenic headquarters as their team guides your nature players in the arts of weaving and whittling! Children will be empowered to whittle their own sticks and craft a naturally woven creation to take home.
This special event is targeted at children aged 6+ years and […]

Pick your own cherries
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]

[ October 14, 2018; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Salisbury Plays at St Kilda
On Sunday, October 14 head along to St Kilda Adventure Playground for food, fun and nature play.
Partnering with Nature Play SA, this exciting event is filled with many Nature Play Activities. Join in the fun of face-painting, mini-golf and Parkour nature sport activities at St Kilda Adventure Playground.
Activities include:

Walks exploring the biodiversity […]

[ October 4, 2018 to October 7, 2018. October 11, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
Eighty Eight O’Connell – Pop Up Nature Maze 
88 O’Connell Street in North Adelaide is being transformed into a free magical play space for kids these school holidays!
Nature-lovers can explore in the pop-up maze filled with a variety of nature play areas and activities. Discover the fairy nook, the music nook, a sandpit and a loose […]

[ October 11, 2018; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Nature Festival for Families
Experience the wonderful world of wetlands with the whole family.
Enjoy geocaching, live fish demonstrations, water critter discoveries, make your own DIY herbarium, bush tucker workshops, nature crafts and more. Activities are designed for kids of all ages. Early birds can also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Things to bring include picnic supplies, […]

[ September 29, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
Kid’s Nature Challenge – Nature Play Festival 2018
Join in the fun at Cleland Wildlife Park and explore the park on the Great Nature Hunt!

Use your artistic flair and create something wonderful at the Nature Mud Art Station.
Make a cubby – use the branches provided to make a fun “home” for you.
Discover your […]

[ September 29, 2018 to October 20, 2018. ]
The Nature Play Festival is an annual Festival for children and their families which celebrates and encourages play outdoors in nature!
The Festival is coordinated by Nature Play SA in collaboration with more than 30 wonderful event host organisations including local and state government, not-for-profits, playgroups, education sites, nature clubs, Friends Groups, libraries and more! The 2018 Nature Play Festival is proudly supported by Flinders University.
Through the Festival, Nature Play SA aims to highlight the importance […]

[ October 3, 2018 to October 5, 2018. October 7, 2018 to October 12, 2018. ]
Play at the Bay
Play, explore and experience: there is an activity for everyone! Play at the Bay is a program being run from Wednesday 3 to Friday 12 October 2018. The concept encourages children to play, explore and experience by offering workshops for a wide range of ages.
Bookings are essential and places are going fast […]

[ October 1, 2018; October 5, 2018; ]
Wild Imagination is a super fun way to get kids outside and into nature without the planning and mess at home!
Wild Imagination has both days for parents to come with their children and get amongst the fun, as well as the full day drop and go sessions for those who need all day care.
Kids will […]

[ September 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. ]
Onkaparinga River National Park & Onkaparinga River Recreation Park – National Parks SA Park of the Month for September 2018
All are invited to celebrate Onkaparinga River National Park and Onkaparinga River Recreation Park as Park of the Month this September.
These parks offer a diverse range of hiking trails that take you from the rugged Onkaparinga […]

[ September 1, 2018; September 8, 2018; September 15, 2018; September 22, 2018; ]
Wild Explorers in Adelaide
Do you have a curious and inquisitive child under the age of 6 who loves spending time outdoors? Then you have a Wild Explorer!
Gather in the beautiful Southern Adelaide Parklands to play, explore and get a little messy. The Wild Explorers sessions are designed and run by experienced occupational therapists with unstructured […]

[ August 25, 2018 to September 8, 2018. ]
My Little Seed Garden
The latest children’s collectable, ‘My Little Seed Garden’ will be available to collect with the Advertiser or Sunday Mail.
Simply purchase a copy of the Advertiser or Sunday Mail and receive your first FREE Basil Growing Kit and Collectors Tray. Then each day, collect a new growing kit including seeds, soil pellet and […]

[ October 6, 2018; ]
Spring into Flinders; Play, stay & enjoy the day at SpringFest.
Flinders University is calling all explorers to experience a spring garden of fun, education and entertainment! Held during the October school holidays, they’ve partnered with Nature Play SA to cultivate a packed program of free activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
Register for your free […]

[ November 1, 2018; ]
Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global campaign to celebrate and inspire outdoor learning and play. On the day, thousands of schools around the world take lessons outdoors and prioritise playtime.
In 2017, over 2.3 million children worldwide took part, almost 200,000 of those were in Australia. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with […]

[ October 19, 2018; ]
Playgroup at the Zoo 2018
Join Playgroup SA for their annual membership event, Playgroup at the Zoo, on Friday 19 October 2018.
There will be children’s entertainers, a baby zone, face painting, playgroup activities, imaginative play and more.

Read our review of the 2017 Playgroup at the Zoo here.

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Playgroup SA […]

Cubby Town 2018 | Review
Nature Play SA’s Cubby Town is an annual event held under the huge red gums near the adventure playground at Belair National Park. The event is held to encourage families and kids to get outside, play in nature and create lovely family memories.
On the day we attended, the sun was shining and families […]