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🏙️Hindley Street Set for a Major Revamp

Adelaide’s Hindley Street is being planned for a major transformation, with a proposed one-way layout sending general traffic westbound from King William Street. The updated design would create wider footpaths, more trees and greenery, extra outdoor dining space, improved lighting and CCTV coverage. The project’s design is currently 70% complete, with the aim of making the popular entertainment strip safer and more inviting while maintaining access to local businesses. INFO

🎨Abandoned Supermarket Reopens as Children’s Creative Hub

A former supermarket in Davoren Park that sat empty for more than five years has been transformed into a new creative space for children and families. Located within the Swallowcliffe Children’s Precinct, the centre will give local kids opportunities to play, explore art, develop new interests and connect with their community. It forms part of a 20 million, 10-year partnership between the South Australian Government and Minderoo Foundation, with arts organisation Carclew set to run creative programs alongside local families. INFO

🛝Four Adelaide Playgrounds Getting Major Upgrades

Four playgrounds across Adelaide’s north-east are set for upgrades, with new equipment and more family-friendly features planned. The City of Tea Tree Gully is renewing Whinnen Reserve in St Agnes, Coulls Reserve in Highbury, Elysium Reserve in Wynn Vale and Pinewood Reserve in Golden Grove. Plans include climbing equipment, slides, swings, balancing features and more accessible play opportunities. Work is already underway at Elysium and Coulls reserves, with those projects expected to finish before Christmas, while the other two upgrades are scheduled for early 2027. INFO

🏆South Australia’s Top Businesses Revealed

South Australia’s best businesses have been recognised at the 2026 Premier’s Business and Export Awards. Bowhill Engineering took home SA Business of the Year, while Adelaide-based software company MyVenue was named Exporter of the Year. Other winners included MAXM Skate for Small Business of the Year, Burnside Village for Family Business of the Year and Berri Riverside Holiday Park for Regional Business of the Year. The awards celebrated businesses across 25 categories, highlighting the range of industries growing across the state. INFO

🌿Seven Flowering Weeds to Watch Out for This Spring

Some of the colourful flowers popping up around South Australia this spring could actually be invasive weeds. Green Adelaide has highlighted seven common problem plants, including Cape tulip, three-cornered garlic, wild iris, watsonia, freesia, arum lily and bluebell creeper. These plants can spread quickly, crowd out native vegetation and, in some cases, poison grazing animals. Residents are encouraged to remove weeds carefully, including their bulbs or roots where necessary, and dispose of them properly to help prevent further spread. INFO

🍰Afghan-Inspired Cakes Return to Adelaide Through Pop-Ups

Shirni Cakes and Sweets is bringing its elaborate, Afghan-inspired cakes back to Adelaide through upcoming festive pop-ups. Following its previous stint at Plant 3 Bowden, owner Fatema is transitioning from private orders to offer individual signature cake slices and sweets at two December events: 5 December at The Good Social and 19 December at the Halifax Christmas Street Party. INFO

🥭New Adelaide Drinks Cart Serves Matcha, Vietnamese Coffee and Mocktails

Launched in September, LenKen is a new Adelaide mobile beverage cart offering premium, alcohol-free drink experiences for private and corporate events. Designed to act as an interactive event feature rather than a standard bar, the cart serves creative non-alcoholic options including mango sticky rice matcha, Vietnamese coffee, cold brew, and seasonal mocktails.INFO

🚦 Did you know Adelaide was the first city in Australia to get traffic lights?

Back in December 1927, Adelaide reportedly made Australian history when the country's first operating traffic lights were installed in the city. At a time when cars were becoming more common and busy intersections were getting harder to manage, Adelaide was ahead of the curve, introducing Swedish-made red-and-green stop-go signals to help direct traffic. Unlike the familiar traffic lights we know today, these early signals used just two colours: red to stop and green to go.

The story is especially interesting because Adelaide's early signals predated the familiar three-colour system. While traffic lights are something most of us barely notice today, their arrival marked a major change in how Australian cities managed their growing number of cars.

So next time you're waiting at a red light in Adelaide, remember Adelaide’s place in this story.

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🎪 Lucky Dumpling Market ZERO CHARGE
Fri–Sun | 12pm–11pm | Elder Park
Adelaide’s riverside Asian food market returns with dumplings, bao, curries, bubble tea, and desserts from dozens of vendors. Enjoy free live music, DJs, cultural performances, and OzAsia’s illuminated moon lanterns. Entry is free, but food and drinks cost extra.
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🎈 Houghton Spring Fair 2026 ZERO CHARGE
Sunday | 10am–4pm | Houghton Oval
A lovely community day out in the hills featuring local artisan stalls, free entertainment, and a lively spring atmosphere. Entry is completely free, with parking available on-site for a gold coin ($5) donation.
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☕ Cars and Coffee Mt Barker – October Meet ZERO CHARGE
Sunday | 8am–10am | Mt Barker Homemaker Centre
The monthly morning meet-up for motoring enthusiasts in the Adelaide Hills. Open to all marques and vehicles across 2, 3, or 4 wheels. Grab a morning coffee and wander through the diverse lineup of custom, vintage, and classic cars.
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🏰 Wail at the Gaol 2026 10.90AUD–49.00AUD
Saturday | 11am–3pm | Old Adelaide Gaol, 18 Gaol Rd
Adelaide's longest-running Halloween event returns for a spook-tacular day of family fun. Kids can journey through an enchanting Fairytale Trail inspired by Snow White and the Wizard of Oz, meet magical characters, complete craft activities, and collect Halloween treats at each station. Tickets include child, concession, adult and family options.
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🎃 Festival of Halloween 2026 (Family Day) 10.00AUD–15.00AUD
Sunday | 11am–6pm | The Flour Shed, Port Adelaide
A massive community festival completely dedicated to Halloween spirit. Sunday is the dedicated Family Fun Day featuring a spooky market with over 20 unique local vendors, a free trick-or-treat trail for under-18s, a kids' craft corner, photo opportunities, and roaming scare actors. Tickets range from $10 to $15.
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🏡 Family Fun Day at Littlehampton ZERO CHARGE
Sunday | 10am–4pm | Littlehampton Hall & Miels Park
A relaxed community celebration showcasing the major upgrades completed at Littlehampton Hall and the adjoining parklands. Packed with family activities, entertainment, and local food options to celebrate the new spaces.
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🎭 La Fenice Physical Performance Workshop – Schools
Friday | 1pm–3:30pm | Adelaide
Discover physical theatre and movement in a specialized workshop with visiting performers from La Fenice—an award-winning physical theatre company based in Adelaide’s sister city of Austin, Texas. The session explores expressive movement and performance techniques. Check the listing for eligibility and ticket costs before booking. INFO

🎱 Howloween Musical Bingo 20.00AUD
Saturday | 6pm Doors (7pm Start) | Fulham Community Centre, 19 Fitch Rd
This is definitely not your grandma's bingo night! Gather your boo-crew to sing along to massive hits, play for incredible fundraising raffle prizes, and battle for musical bingo glory. Fancy dress is highly encouraged with a prize for Best Dressed. It is a BYO drinks and nibbles event, with all proceeds directly supporting Dusty Paws Dog Rescue.
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♟️ Social Chess Afternoon ZERO CHARGE
Saturday | 12pm–2pm | Pasadena Community Centre
A casual, drop-in chess afternoon welcoming everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned players. Boards are provided, making it an easy spot to stretch your tactical mind.
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🏺 Mid North Antique Fair & Roadshow 5.00AUD
Saturday | 9am–4pm | Koonowla Estate, Auburn
Meander through premium antique, vintage, and retro stalls set under a beautiful arbour of trees. Bring your own heirlooms down to get them appraised by experts, or jump into historical preservation workshops. Features food trucks, the Koonowla cellar door, a courtyard speakeasy, and high tea rooms.
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🏫 St Dominic's Priory College 2026 Fete & Auction ZERO CHARGE
Sunday | 10am–3pm | St Dominic's Priory College, North Adelaide
A classic, grand community fete packed with a wide array of stalls, home-baked goodies, hidden treasures, and live competitive auctions. An excellent, family-friendly day out supporting local education.
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🏕️ 2026 Adelaide 4WD & Adventure Show & SA Boat Show 12.AUD–55AUD
Fri–Sun | 9am–5pm | Adelaide Showground
The massive, ultimate outdoor lifestyle event combining the 4WD & Adventure Show with the Club Marine SA Boat and Fishing Show. Check out the absolute latest in caravans, camper trailers, deep-sea boats, fishing tech, camping gear, and talk to travel experts.
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🦉 Festival of Halloween: After Dark (16+)
Saturday | 5pm–9pm | The Flour Shed, Port Adelaide
The evening edition of the festival catering to older teens and adults. Wander the historic mill backdrop featuring a dark horror aesthetic, immersive scare-actor spaces, creepy photo opportunities, a spooky market, and specialised prop-making demonstrations.
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🎧 Inhibit & The Collective Present: TURNO (UK) 40.12AUD–60.51AUD
Friday | 9pm–Late | DIV-DE, Adelaide
UK heavy-hitter drum-and-bass DJ TURNO heads to Adelaide for a relentless, late-night headline set. Backed by a powerful local support lineup including COOPZ, KIRANA, and RUSHA. Expect deep bass, jump-up, and neurofunk underground styles.
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⚡ Project Hardstyle: Hardstyle Halloween 77.50AUD–97.00AUD
Saturday | 10pm–Late | Hindley St Music Hall
The ultimate Halloween club event for electronic dance music lovers, featuring global icons The Noisemakers, Sickmode, and Krowdexx on their major Australian tour. Massive drops, intense visuals, and a late-night dance floor focus. Strictly an 18+ event.
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📻 Royale with Cheese: Ultimate 90s Rock Show 35.00AUD–45.00AUD
Saturday | 7:30pm–11:30pm | The Gov (Governor Hindmarsh Hotel)
Australia's premier 90s rock show returns to Adelaide to dish out a heavy dose of nostalgia. Five experienced musicians deliver a rollicking 90s party, covering the absolute best of Seattle grunge, alt-rock, and Britpop from Nirvana to Green Day.
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🪩 Bed By 10 Is Returning To Adelaide! 25.00AUD–35.00AUD
Saturday | 4pm–9pm | Fabric Adelaide, 125 Hindley St
All the energy, production, and bass of a massive club night, packaged early so you can dance hard to club classics and still be home in bed by 10 PM! Designed specifically for over-30s looking for a proper rave experience without ruining the next day.
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🦇 EMOWEEN + SCREAMOWEEN ADELAIDE 2026 25.00AUD–35.00AUD
Saturday | 8pm–3am | Rhino Room (Level 1 & Basement)
The spookiest alternative party of the year. Emo Night takes over the Rhino Room with two levels of throwback emo, pop-punk, and scream anthems alongside a major Halloween costume contest. Strictly 18+.
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🇬🇧 PARKLIFE @ NORWOOD LIVE 25.00AUD
Saturday | 7:30pm–11:59pm | Osmond Terrace Function Centre, Norwood
No passports are required for this live musical tribute event. A premier local band showcase bringing classic UK indie, britpop, and alternative hits to life under the stage lights.
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