Free Events in Adelaide, SA This Week (15 Oct – 22 Oct)
Published October 14, 2026 · All events in Adelaide
Welcome to this week's guide to free events in Adelaide. Explore exhibitions on kaurna dreaming and megafauna at Yitpi Yartapuultiku or join craft sessions at Campbelltown Library. There are activities for all ages, from school programs at the Australian Space Discovery Centre to English practice at Parks Library.
Free Community & Social
Community gatherings bring people together for support and connection. The Summit Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2026 features inspiring stories, while participants join Yarn Along 2026 at Evanston Gardens Library to work on creative projects with companionship.
- Yarn Along 2026gio 22 ott · 10:00 · Evanston Gardens Library · GratisAdults gather weekly at Evanston Gardens Library to work on personal creative projects with supportive companionship. Participants create independently while enjoying…
- Exhibition: The Nature of the Hidden World: A Mega Storylun 19 ott · 10:00 · Yitpi Yartapuultiku · GratisThis free exhibition explores the link between Kaurna Dreaming stories and Australia's extinct megafauna through fossils and science. Visitors view the discovery of a…
- Cultural Heritage 1:1 Research Assistancemar 20 ott · 10:00 · 1st Floor, St Peters Library · GratisVisitors explore Norwood's history through archives, exhibitions, and workshops at the Cultural Heritage Centre. Expert guides lead tours revealing the stories of…
- English Chat Cafegio 22 ott · 11:00 · Parks Library · GratisVolunteers lead casual English conversation practice sessions over tea or coffee in a relaxed setting. The event welcomes all skill levels and requires no prior booking.
Free Family & Kids
There are opportunities for students and young children to learn and play. School groups can visit the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Bicentennial Conservatory, and families enjoy nursery rhymes at Baby Bounce at Enfield Library.
- English Conversation Classesmar 20 ott · 10:00 · Campbelltown Library - Meeting Room · GratisEnglish Conversation Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am in the library's large meeting room. Passionate volunteers facilitate these drop-in sessions for…
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Schools self-guided experiencelun 19 ott · 10:00 · Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden · GratisSchool groups view wildlife photography and explore the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Students participate in a leaf activity and complete a self-guided scavenger hunt…
- Schools in Space Program - Term 4 2026 (In-Centre)mar 20 ott · 10:00 · Australian Space Discovery Centre · GratisStudents attend a free 75-minute online session at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Groups explore the centre while participating in presentations and hands-on…
- Baby Bounce - Enfield Librarygio 22 ott · 10:30 · Enfield Library · GratisBaby Bounce sessions feature nursery rhymes, children's songs, and picture books for sensory development. These lively activities support early learning journeys for…
Free Workshops & Classes
Drop-in sessions invite adults to share skills and work on personal projects. Craft and Chat 2026 welcomes sewers and knitters at Campbelltown Library, while visitors engage with innovative designs at the SLOT Exhibition Opening.
- Craft and Chat 2026gio 22 ott · 10:00 · Campbelltown Library - Makerspace · GratisSewers, knitters, and crafters gather every Thursday morning to work on personal projects and chat. Visitors join this social group to share interests in sewing and…
- Wildlife Photographer of the Yearsab 17 ott · 10:00 · Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden · GratisThe Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition displays 100 exceptional photographs capturing dramatic animal behavior and natural diversity inside Adelaide Botanic…
- Craft & Chat - Semaphoregio 22 ott · 13:00 · Semaphore Library · GratisAdults 16 and older bring craft projects to share skills and converse with other creative people. Visitors explore new ideas while enjoying mindful creativity in a…
Free Theater & Performing Arts
Art and design exhibitions open this week across several venues. The David Roche Gallery presents guided tours of Fermoy House alongside Salon des Refusés 2026, while soft returns to Adelaide Design Week at AGSA.
- David Roche Gallery (Guided Fermoy House Tours)sab 17 ott · 10:00 · David Roche Gallery · GratisJoin a guided tour of Fermoy House to view David Roche's collection of over 3,500 European design objects spanning two centuries. Visitors explore sumptuous interiors…
- Salon des Refusés 2026sab 17 ott · 10:00 · David Roche Gallery · GratisSalon des Refusés presents over 50 portrait and landscape paintings at David Roche Gallery in Adelaide. This alternative exhibition showcases works not selected for the…
- Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2026sab 17 ott · 10:00 · South Australian Museum · GratisThis exhibition showcases stunning photographs by professional and emerging artists capturing nature across Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and New Guinea. Visitors…
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