What's on Festivals, events, workshops and kids activities are planned year-round at the three botanic gardens and Botanic Park. 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. 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 Self-guided Walks Keep your spirits high and get amongst nature with a self-guided walk through a Botanic Garden. Every day Kitchen Garden Workshops Get your kitchen garden thriving and produce a bountiful harvest with our new kitchen garden workshops! Jan - Nov Botanica Lumina 2021 Be enchanted by after-dark events in Adelaide Botanic Garden this autumn, winter and spring. Apr-Oct History Festival: Gardening under glass Join the Garden Guides on a tour of Adelaide Botanic Garden's glasshouses in this fascinating History Festival tour 12-16 May History Festival: Ashby Legacy Join the Garden Guides on a tour of the history of Wittunga Botanic Garden. 17-23 May History Festival: Tour of the Old Tram Barn Discover how the Old Tram Barn once housed the original fleet of Adelaide's Trams and what treasures it now holds. 18-20 May Permaculture Workshop Learn how to develop your own low-waste urban lifestyle that replicates natural ecosystems. 20 & 27 May Being in Space Attention Space Cadets! You've discovered a galaxy far, far away - but how will you 'be' when you get there? 22-23 May The Art of Bonsai Learn how to construct, grow and care for your bonsai in this popular expert-led workshop. 23 May, 17 Oct Understanding the language of plants Learn to speak plant! Explore how clever adaptations can tell us what a plant needs and how to help yours thrive. 17 Jun Light Cycles Prepare to have your sense of wonder and fascination rekindled as Adelaide Botanic Garden is illuminated. 15 Jul - 1 Aug Rooftop Gardens and Green Walls Find out how rooftop gardens, green walls can be transformed into a beautiful and functional garden. 26 Aug Demystifying Orchids: Everything you need to know In this practical, hands-on workshop, learn how to propagate and grow your own collection of Orchids. 12 Sep Introduction to Landscape Design: Getting the basics Learn the fundamentals of Landscape Design and gain skills to create your perfect garden in this two day course. 16 & 23 Sep Fascinating world of carnivorous plants Plants that bite! Explore the botany and cultivation of carnivorous plants in this fun one day workshop. 10 Oct Drawing from Nature Immerse yourself in nature and practice your skills of observation in this therapeutic, creative drawing workshop. 15 & 22 Oct Chinese and Japanese Garden Design Learn how to create your own oriental garden integrating Australian plants with Chinese & Japanese philosophies. 5 Nov Australian Native Bonsai: Principles and Practices Create your own bonsai from Australian native plants, and learn how to become a bonsai master! 7 Nov Bracegirdle's Bus at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Enjoy smooth coffee and delicious food at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden this summer! Weekends Print and Book Sale Choose from a range of exquisite artwork and unusual books at discounted prices. While stocks last
