Salisbury Community Fun Day

Enjoy a day out exploring everything nature has to offer with the whole family at Salisbury Community Fun Day. Drop in any time throughout the day to connect with nature in the beautiful Pitman Park at this free family friendly event!

Activities

There are plenty of free activities, including a hands-on experience with native Australian animals where you can meet reptiles, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates from Wilburs Wildlife.

You can explore a marine sanctuary through an exciting virtual reality experience, observe the sun through a solar telescope (weather permitting), and even discover solar race cars by visiting SA Solar Vehicle Associations display. You can learn about worms and start your own mini garden with The Australian Worm Firm, and find out more about butterflies with Butterfly Conservation SA Inc.

There will be lots of games and activities for children of all ages with our big games zone, chalk art, rock painting and the FOOTPRINT story book trail*.

You can take part in a costume parade and dress up in your favourite costume supplied by Nylon Zoo! Costume parades will be held at 11.15am, 12pm, 12.45pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm.

You can take part in traditional weaving and learn more about Indigenous Australian art and artefacts.

Young children can take part in sensory play to discover nature water and spark their curiosity. There will also be a baby play zone for the youngest attendees to chill out, play, and stretch their legs.

There’s something for everyone with a family friendly DJ playing tunes throughout the day.

Water and sunscreen will be available so you can stay hydrated and sun safe.

Food and drink

There will be lots of delicious food and drink options available, including:

• hot dogs, donuts and coffee from Smooth Brew
• fusion dumplings from Dzong Pali
• loaded fries from Chipalicious.

*FOOTPRINT by Phil Cummings, illustrated by Sally Soweol Han. Published by Allen & Unwin, 2024