What's On in Adelaide in October

October 2009 Events in Adelaide and South Australia

• 1 to 30 October 2009 - Every Generation 2009 Festival - Recognises the contribution seniors make to the community. Events occurring in Adelaide and rural South Australia. For more information visit COTA Senior's Voice.
   
• 28 September to 2 October 2009 - Malvern Kids Club - A holiday kids program hosted by Unley and Malvern Uniting Churches. Daily from 9.00am to 4.00pm. For more information contact akrantz [at] hotmail.com
   
• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders. (See No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - National Walk to Work Day
   
• 2 to 4 October 2009 - Lobethal Grand Carnival - Racing and competitions for vintage sports cars and motorcycles.
   
• 3 to 17 October 2009 - OzAsia Festival 2009 - Aims to celebrate and strengthen the cultural and artistic links that exist between our nation and Asia.
   
• 19 September to 4 October 2009 - Oktoberfest - see Themes4Parties for costumes and party products.
   
• 4 October (Sunday) 2009 - Daylight saving begins 2.00 am - put your clocks forward 1 hour. See time zones for more information.
   
• 5 October (Monday) 2009 - Labour Day - Public Holiday (see BCL's Public Holidays page.)
   
• 5 October (Monday) 2009 - Parklife - Note: 18+. 12.00pm to 10.00pm at the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide.
   
• 9 October (Friday) 2009 - RSPCA Happy Tails Day - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 28 September to 10 October 2009 - Short + Sweet Adelaide - An annual 10 minute theatre festival which aims to showcase and discover local talent. Adelaide Centre for The Arts, Light Square, Adelaide. (For more writers festivals see BCL Books)
   
• 10 October (Saturday) 2009 - National Firefighters Remembrance Day
   
• 12 October (Monday) 2009 - School Term 4 begins in South Australian schools (see AU school holiday dates.)
   
• 14 October (Wednesday) 2009 - National Ride to Work Day - Ride to work to help reduce pollution, improve health and save money.
   
• 14 to 28 October 2009 - Italian Film Festival
   
• 16 to 18 October 2009 - Festival of Garden & Outdoor Living - 9.30am to 5.30pm daily at the Veale Gardens, Adelaide.
   
• 16 to 18 October 2009 - Adelaide Home Show - Held in the Adelaide Showgrounds, Rose Tce, Wayville.
   
• 17 & 18 October 2009 - Jamestown Air Show Flying and Air Spectacular - The event is held every three years during spring, generally the middle of October. Part of the scenic Southern Flinders Ranges, Jamestown is approx 200 miles north of Adelaide by road.
   
• 18 to 25 October 2009 - World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide - A challenge in sustainable energy.
   
• 23 to 25 October 2009 - Fleurieu Folk Festival - With music concerts and sessions, dance, workshops, bush poets, children’s entertainment and market stalls. Held in Willunga on the Fleurieu Penninsula.
   
• 26 October (Monday) 2009 - Pink Ribbon Day - Aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
   
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
  
  
• 30 October (Friday) 2009 - Canteen National Bandanna Day - Purchase a bandanna to support young people living with cancer. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 31 October (Saturday) 2009 - Halloween - (see Halloween party products and costumes.)
   
• 31 October (Saturday) 2009 - Kapunda & Light Agricultural Society Inc - At the Kapunda Harness Racing Complex.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - South Australian Mental Health Week
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Bush to Burra Cattle Drive
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Florey Foundation 'For The Love of Art'
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Parks Alive
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - 8th Biennial Model Railway Exhibition
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - The South Australian Bonsai Society's 46th Annual Show
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Stand up Against Poverty - Organised by Make Poverty History
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Celebrate Sunnybrae 2009
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - The Port Festival
    
• See November events in Adelaide & South Australia
   
• Art Exhibitions are now on the Adelaide Exhibitions page

October 2010

• To be confirmed 2010 - Biennial Model Railway Exhibition - Presented by the Noarlunga Model Railroaders Inc.
  

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  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in October. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in October. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in October. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in October. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in October.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in October. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in October. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.