Adelaide Hills Council News November 2025
This month’s community news, updates, and highlights
New Woodside Splash Park ready to make a splash this summer!
Hills families can look forward to an exciting new way to beat the heat, with the new splash park at the Adelaide Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre in Woodside officially opening this weekend.
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News from the Chamber from the Acting Mayor, Nathan Daniell
Community Grants funding, a new native vegetation protection policy, the appointment of Cr Lucy Huxter as Acting Deputy Mayor, and more! Read the latest from the Chamber.
Chamber news  
Hills Happenings
Amy Gillett Pathway extension official opening
Be amongst the first to cycle or walk the new extension to the Amy Gillett Pathway connecting Mount Torrens to Birdwood. The paved pathway officially opens on Thursday 13 November at 10:30am where Oval Road meets the pathway in Mount Torrens.
Find out more about the Amy Gillett Pathway
Pop-up book sale at Stirling Library Saturday and Sunday November 15 and 16
Visit the Spring Book Sale! Browse ex-library books and find your next great read. Sat 15 Nov, 10am–4pm & Sun 16 Nov, 1–4pm. Support the Friends of the Library Stirling and your local community.
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Join us for the Aldgate Community Forum – Thursday 27 November at the Aldgate Village Well
Share your ideas to help shape our new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. Tell us what makes spaces welcoming and when you feel most included. Hear from local groups, learn about Council projects, and connect with staff and Elected Members.
Find out more about the Aldgate Community Forum and register to attend
Get festive in the Hills
Discover the magic of the Adelaide Hills this festive season! From pageants and markets to workshops and more, there’s something for everyone. Stay up to date with local celebrations on our festive events page.
Check our website for more festive season events
November is Pride Month
Join us on Friday 14 November, 5–7pm at Mount Barker Pop Up Park for a free celebration of diversity, connection, and pride! Enjoy live music, food trucks, market stalls, and rainbow crafts in a fun, family-friendly, and inclusive space for all.
Discover more Pride events happening throughout the Hills in November
Latest News
The Santos Tour Down Under rolls through the Hills – plan ahead for road restrictions
The Santos Tour Down Under will be racing through the Adelaide Hills in January, bringing plenty of excitement along with some temporary disruptions to local roads.
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Supplementary Election to fill the vacancy for Mayor
A Supplementary Election will be held in February 2026 to fill the vacancy for Mayor of Adelaide Hills Council.
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CFS Bushfire Ready Information Sessions
Free bushfire awareness and information sessions for everyone
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Meet your newest makers at Fabrik
Welcoming Lara Doddy and Rose Moeke as the newest residents at the Makers Studios in Fabrik.
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Adelaide Hills Destination Management Plan Industry and Community Engagement workshop
If you are a member of our regional tourism community, Adelaide Hills Tourism invite you to contribute your perspective by attending one of two Industry & Community Engagement Workshops.
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Free practical workshops to build healthier soil, manage weeds and prepare your property for the future
Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu work with you to care for land, water and nature
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The Hills in bloom: Spring brings a burst of native colour
The Hills have come alive this spring with stunning native flowers brightening the bushland. Explore our photo gallery to see some of the common and rare native flowers captured across the region this spring.
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Do you know someone who makes your community a better place?
The Citizen of the Year Award nominations are open until 16 November.
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Latest Events

Remembrance Day

There are a number of Remembrance Day Services held across Adelaide Hills Council.

Community All Ages
11th of November 2025
12:00am — 11:59pm
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Gumeracha Fifth Sunday Market

An artisan and handmade craft market in leafy surrounds

Arts and culture, Community, Market Family Friendly, Free Event
30th of November 2025
10:00am — 3:00pm
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Stirling Christmas Pageant

Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, fair and market

Community, Family Family Friendly, Free Event
7th of December 2025
11:00am — 3:00pm
Stirling
Find out more

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