Adelaide Hills Garden Affair
Sunday 3rd May 2026
10am to 3.30pm
Stangate House and Gardens
Printed PROGRAM BOOKLETS are available on entry or
Download digital Program here
Children's Program
Located in the Inspiration Hub - middle lawn
Suitable for children from 3 years and upwards
Brought to you with support from Adelaide Hills Council
Children can drop in throughout the day to participate, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Young children’s activity (ages 3yrs and upwards):
‘I Spy’ Along the Garden Path Game.
Detective Game looking for hidden bugs for young children plus Children’s Activity Bags donated by Newman’s Nursery at Tea Tree Gully
Face Painting by The Rainbow Witch (Free)
Fun Face painting by Leah who can’t wait to be painting beautiful flowers, cute bugs, autumn leaves, mushrooms & more on little faces.
Hills Environment Centre
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Little Creatures– Make your own special creature using large gum nuts.
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Native Bee Hotel- Craft a home for our buzzing friends.
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Rock Painting– Paint nature-inspired art on pebbles.
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TAFE Urrbrae
Discover, Learn & Get Your Hands Dirty - hands-on fun for older children & adults.
The TAFE SA marquee will be buzzing with interactive displays, live demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on fun.
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Chat with our passionate lecturers and students
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Try your hand at plant propagation
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Dig into soil testing
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get up close with plant pests under the microscope.
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Got an eye for design? Explore creative models from our Landscape Design program showcasing the power of permaculture.
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If you love a challenge, test your knowledge with the Conservation and Ecosystem Management team’s skull-matching game featuring native and exotic fauna.
Bugs n Slugs with Kris Messenger
11am Following Kris’s talk in the Speaker's Tent, Meet The Bugs. Children (and adults) can explore, examine, touch & even hold some of the amazing bugs (Invertebrates) we have in our gardens.
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