What's on Festivals, events, masterclasses and kids activities are planned year-round at Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens – the hardest part is choosing which ones to enjoy! Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter to get all the latest event information delivered straight to your inbox, and subscribe to Jon Lamb's Good Gardening enewsletter for a weekly reminder of gardening events and advice. Free guided walks Guided walks take place 363 days a year, with a daily walk at Adelaide and weekly walks at Lofty and Wittunga. Every day* Moonlight Cinema Moonlight Cinema is back for another magical season of fantastic films and delicious picnics! 8 Dec - 17 Feb School Holidays at Adelaide Botanic Garden Adelaide Botanic Garden’s stacked school holiday program is back, with holiday activities for 5-12 year olds. 8 - 24 Jan Florence and the Machine live in Botanic Park The vocal powerhouse will give you a night to remember in Botanic Park. 16 Jan 2019 Teachers' Big Days Out Calling all teachers! Inspire your planning for the 2019 school year with professional development programs 16-18 Jan Short Course: Plant Science for Beginners Learn about the relationships between form and function, ecology, systematics, evolution and more. Wed 23 Jan Short Course: Plant Propagation Basics Develop an understanding of propagation and learn how to propagate your own plants. Thurs 31 Jan Short Course: Fundamentals of Garden Design Learn the basics of garden design principles and techniques Thurs 7 Feb Short Course: The Secret is in the Soil Soil is the foundation of every successful garden. Thurs 14 Feb South Australia's biggest arts festival is coming back! Adelaide Fringe is returning to Adelaide Botanic Garden. With 11 amazing shows, there's something for everyone! 15 Feb - 17 Mar Fringe 2019 - jden redden: The Expert at the Card Table Jden redden takes you back to the rail-yards of 1902 Chicago to uncover the dirty-work of the gambling elite. 15 Feb - 3 Mar Fringe 2019 - Gulliver's Travels Hear the true story of Gulliver’s Travels and the reality of a woman living in a man’s world. 15 Feb - 3 Mar Fringe 2019 - Dietrich: Natural Duty An intoxicating one (wo)man show revealing the life of a legend. 15 Feb - 17 Mar Fringe 2019 - Mr Badger Tells the story of The Wind in the Willows A storytelling, family show for 5 – 95 year olds, where Mr Badger tells the classic story of Wind in the Willows. 16 Feb - 24 Feb Fringe 2019 - Rock Orchestra Under the Stars Hear a 16 piece ensemble of musicians from Rock and Classical genres perform timeless classics and modern hits. 16-17 Feb Short Course: Pruning Techniques Develop the knowledge required for improving the vitality of your garden. Thurs 21 Feb Fringe 2019 - Archetype A collaboration of spoken word, poetry, dance and fire art infused with folklore and myth across cultures. 21 Feb - 2 Mar Fringe 2019 - Life on the Line Using a custom built Hills Hoist, Life on the Line is a 30 minute, family friendly circus show. 23 Feb - 17 Mar Short Course: Weeds / Pest and Disease Learn the weeds, pests and diseases common to South Australia and methods of control. Thurs 28 Feb Fringe 2019 - 'Flood' by Chris Isaacs A play about identity, tribalism, privilege, and cultural division in 'modernised', 'carefree' colonial Australia. 2-17 Mar Fringe 2019 - Cookies and Cream Cookies and cream is a coming-of-age meets indie romantic comedy. 5 - 10 Mar Fringe 2019 - Breaking the Magician’s Code with Kane and Abel Bad boys of magic present a night full of surprise and fun that'll leave you impressed and in stitches! 5 - 17 Mar WOMADelaide 2019 The iconic open-air festival in Botanic Park is an award-winning celebration of world music, arts and dance. 8-11 Mar Fringe 2019 - That Daring Australian Girl the remarkable true story of Muriel Matters: a South-Australian actress & elocutionist who became a leading public 11 - 17 Mar Masterclass: The Art of Bonsai Learn about the ancient art and science of Bonsai 24 Mar, 16 May, 15 Sep Masterclass: Plant Propagation Discover how to succeed with seedlings, take cuttings of rare plants and save money! 28 Apr, 26 May, 22 Sep Masterclass: Australian Native Bonsai Learn about the ancient art and science of Bonsai using Australian native plants 5 May, 27 Oct Masterclass: Advanced Plant Propagation Dig deeper into advanced propagation techniques from seed to stem 11, 29 Aug
