October Community Events 2022
Photo: Adelaide Botanic Gardens courtesy of Intern Jesslyn Danli, content created by Intern Cecilia Mao
15 August – 14 October 2022
What: Love My Garden Competition
Who: Lochiel Park Community Garden, Athelstone Community Garden, and Campbelltown City Council
Eligible: Campbelltown Council Residents
When: Competition Opens 15 August 2022 Closes on Friday 14 October 2022
Judging 17 October – 31 October
Winners Announced & Prizes Awarded: 5 November 2022
Where: Lochiel Park Community Garden Open Day, 1018 Lochiel Pkwy, Campbelltown, SA 5074
How: Entry is FREE and the competition is open to all residents of Campbelltown
Visit: https://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/community/localfoodprojects/love-my-garden-competition
1 October 2022
What: ATA Bathukamma Celebrations 2022
Who: Adelaide Telangana Association
Where: Elder Park Adelaide, King William Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
When: Saturday 1 October 2022, 4pm
How: Free event, all are welcome
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/adelaidetelanganaassociation/
2 October 2022
What: Dungeons and Dragons session
Who: Adelaide Queer Gamers & City of PAE Libraries
Where: Greenacres Library, 2 Fosters Rd, Greenacres SA 5086
When: Sunday 2 October 2022, 1pm – 4pm; Sunday 6 November 2022, 1pm - 4pm
How: Free event, booking at Eventbrite;
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6 October 2022
What: GovHack SA Awards Ceremony
Who: GovHack SA
When: Thursday 6 October 2022, 6pm
Where: Torrens University Australia, 88 Wakefield St Adelaide 5000
About: Join other participants, mentors, sponsors, and volunteers for our GovHack 2022 State and Territory Awards. It will be a fun and relaxed evening to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our GovHack community and award local and state prizes.
Visit to register: https://hackerspace.govhack.org/events/sa_awards_south_australia_264
6 – 16 October 2022
What: Nature Festival
Who: Nature Festival Ltd
When: 6 – 16 October 2022
Visit: https://www.naturefestival.org.au/
Look for specific events on the Nature Festival Website, for example
What: Nature in Art Tours
Who: Art Gallery of South Australia
Where: Art Gallery of South Australia North Terrace Adelaide 5000
When: 6 – 16 October 2022, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
How: Free event, booking at Eventbrite
Visit: https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/art-gallery-of-south-australia-tours
8 October 2022
What: Army Museum Open Day celebrating 30th Anniversary
Who: Army Museum of South Australia
Where: Army Museum of SA, Keswick Barracks, Anzac Highway Keswick, SA 5035
When: Saturday 8 October 2022, 10am – 4pm
How: Free entry, bookings are essential at Eventbrite
Visit: https://amosa.org.au/stories-and-events/events/army-museum-open-day
9 October 2022
What: Walk4Brain Cancer
Who: Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
When: Sunday 9 October 2022
Where: Elder Park, King William Rd, Adelaide 5000
Visit: https://walk4braincancer.com.au/
Visit: https://walk4braincancer.com.au/walks/adelaide/
11 October 2022
What: Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Who: Burnside Community Centre
Where: Burnside Ballroom, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore 5065
When: Tuesday 11 October 2022, 11 am – 12 pm
How: Free event, bookings are essential at Eventbrite
Visit: https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Whats-On/Eventbrite/Elder-Conservatorium-Wind-Orchestra-230152661807
15 October 2022
What: 10th Birthday Celebration
Who: Prospect Community Garden
When: Saturday 15 October 2022, 2pm- 5pm
Where: Prospect Memorial Gardens, off Willcox Ave Prospect, SA 5082
Visit: https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/prospect-community-garden-10th-birthday-event
20 October – 6 November 2022
What: OzAsia Festival
Theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, & food reflecting modern multicultural Australia
When: 20 October – 6 November 2022
Visit: https://ozasia.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
Look for specific events on the OzAsia Festival Website, for example
What: Lucky Dumpling Market
Where: Elder Park Adelaide, King William Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
When: 20 October – 13 November 2022
How: Walk in, Free event
Visit: https://ozasia.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/lucky-dumpling-market
22 October 2022
What: Annual Spring Show
Plant sales, Plant display, Raffle, Refreshments available, Trading Table, Members available to answer questions
Who: South Australian Geranium & Pelargonium Society
When: Saturday 22 October 2022, 9.30am - 4pm
Where: Western Youth Centre, 79 Marion Rd, Cowandilla 5033
Cost: Entry fee $3
Visit: http://www.sapellies.com.au/
28 - 30 October
What: Adelaide International Rose and Garden Expo (Roseexpo)
Who: National Rose Society of Australia
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre North Tce Adelaide , SA
Visit: http://www.facebook.com/Roseexpo22
29 October 2022
What: Australian Plants Society SA Plant Sale
Who: Australian Plants Society SA
Where: Urrbrae Agricultural High School, 505 Fullarton Road, Netherby SA 5062
When: Saturday 29 October 2022, 10am – 4pm
Visit: https://www.australianplantssa.asn.au/pages/australian-plants/society-plant-sales/adelaide-plant-sales.php
29 October 2022
What: Prospect Spring Fair 2022
Who: City of Prospect
Where: Yarnta Tutu yarta / Broadview Oval, Poltawa Tce, Broadview 5083
When: Saturday 29 Oct 2022, 10am – 3pm
Cost: Entry is free
Visit: https://www.prospect.sa.gov.au/explore/events/spring-fair
