Grounded - Summer Festival 2027

Next date: Sunday, 24 January 2027 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

POV: you're looking for a side quest that adds some whimsy into your life.

We know you have 100 saved reels about that new hobby you want to start, so ditch the doomscrolling and come along to Grounded.

Grounded embraces slow-living and community connection, and we have a tonne of free activities for you to try out including:

yoga
line dancing
live lecture by Talks on Tuesdays
protein ball workshop by Nanna's Bake Club
rock climbing
self-massage workshop
scrapbooking
embroidery workshops
gardening
tai chi
and much more!

We will also have a range of food trucks onsite.

Whether you're looking for connection or the chance to try out a new interest, this is the event for you! Bring a friend or come alone.

✨ While all ages are welcome, the activities at this event are designed for adults and may not be suitable for children.

✍️ Check back closer to the event to view the full program. All activities are first come, first served. Make sure to check out the program to plan your day!

ℹ️ PLAN YOUR DAY:

Getting there

Parking

This event utilises street parking, with a small amount of designated parking available in the West Torrens Library car park and Civic Centre car park (both adjacent to the venue). We encourage patrons to use public transport, carpool or walk where possible.

Details on disability access parking can be found in the 'access information' heading below.

Public transport

Closest bus stops to the venue are:

Stop 5C Sir Donald Bradman Drive (North side and South side)

Accessibility information

Content (activities, entertainment, food)

🤸 Check back closer to the event for the full program.

🍔 Food vendors - This event allows BYO food as well as having delicious food trucks onsite

Site information

🌳This venue is outdoors - this event will take place in the West Torrens Library (indoors) and West Torrens Memorial Gardens (outdoors on grass). There is a sealed path that leads between the Library and the Garden, but not all activities will be accessible via this path.

♿ Disability Parking Permit holders can find 6 x parks in the West Torrens Library carpark. These parks are first come, first served. Entry to this carpark is possible via Brooker Terrace and Davenport Terrace. These parks have a sealed path that leads to the event site.

🚗 General parking - details about public transport can be found in the above 'Getting There' heading.

🚏 Public transport - details about public transport can be found in the above 'Getting There' heading.

🚕 Kiss 'n' Drop – there will be no allocated Kiss 'n' Drop zone at this event.

🚰 Water refill – there is a permanent water refill located within West Torrens Library foyer and in the West Torrens Memorial Gardens playground (near Somerset Avenue).

🚻 Toilets - toilets are located inside the facility. These toilets are located in are female, male and unisex accessible bathrooms.

♿ Changing Places - There is no Changing Places facility at this event. The closest locations are Adelaide Airport (inside airport), Harbour Town (Saturday: 9am - 5pm), Henley Square, and U City.