Free fitness activities | Verge gardening workshop

March in the City of Marion

Autumn may have arrived, but the programs and events in the City of Marion are heating up during this mad March season.

Photo shoot opportunity

Love to walk, bike along trails, or enjoy the parks and reserves in the City

of Marion?

We value all our residents and our places. To showcase this, we want to photograph the beauty and diversity of our people amongst our pathways

and cycling and walking trails.

We invite you to register for Marion’s exciting photoshoot opportunity.

As a token of our appreciation, you'll be gifted with an image from the professional shoot.

Adelaide Fringe at MCC

Are you ready for the extravaganza of Adelaide Fringe entertainment

at the Marion Cultural Centre's Domain Theatre?!

This month, you can catch some incredible shows such as the Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala, Nina Simone - A Musical Life, Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night with Troy Harrison, and more.

Make sure to book early to avoid missing out.

Book tickets

National Ride2School Day

On Friday 24 March, Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel comes to life.

National Ride2School Day

is full of fun and colour where students, teachers and parents discover the joy of riding and kick-start healthy habits for the future.

To find out how you can get involved, click below.

Get involved

On@CoM March now live!

The City of Marion On@CoM programs have officially kicked off this month!

Children and young people can enjoy FREE activities such as skateboarding, mountain biking, squash, Ninja Warrior, athletics, and more.

Beginners are welcome — don't forget to bring a hat and water bottle.

Click below for more information, and how to book.

Book now

Move It into autumn

Get ready to Move It this season with our outdoor fitness programs!

- Punch out your fitness goals with BoxFit at Oaklands Wetlands

- Get active across our parks and reserves with weekly Outdoor Fitness

- Meet the community and explore local trails on our Discovery Walks

- KinderGym on the Move returns at Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre

Secure a spot

The 2023 Youth Collective Committee

Marion’s Youth Collective Committee (YCC) is starting 2023 energised with a third season of exciting plans!

The 2023 cohort consists of twelve young people aiming to bridge the gap between Council and their community.

The YCC meets twice every month to learn new skills, how local government operates, how to engage with the community and to deliver actions that help empower young people.

Learn more

Welcome to our 2023 Gap Year Students

The City of Marion Gap Year Program offers two school graduates a paid, 12-month role

in Council where they learn new skills and gain valuable experience and networks.

This year, we’re excited

to announce our 2023 students, Amara Scheide and Zane LeBlond to the team.

We look forward to seeing them grow in their roles.

Meet them

Harmony Week in Marion

The City of Marion is renowned for its wonderfully diverse culture.

According to the most recent census data, our residents’ ancestry spans from India, China, the UK, Nepal, the Philippines, South Africa, New Zealand, Malaysia, Germany, Italy, and MUCH more!

To learn more about our diverse community and Harmony Week activities, click below.

Celebrate here

Take the pledge to make our roads safer

National Road Safety Week

(14 to 21 May) is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways Group, partnering with road safety organisations and government. It aims to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it.

Are you ready to take the Road Safety Week pledge and help create a safer community?

Take the pledge

Grow it Local: your local grow community

Want to grow your own food? Not sure where to start? Get all the tips and tricks from Grow It Local.

Grow It Local is your local grow community. A celebration of backyard, balcony, community and window-sill farmers across the country.

This national program is supported by City of Marion and Green Adelaide.

Verge gardening with natives workshop

Discover how to green your verge with local native plants

at our FREE workshop on

Tuesday 28 March at 6 to 8 pm at Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre.

Come along for a fun, informative and relaxed session, where you'll get to learn about native plants for verges, tips and tricks for designing your own verge, how you can apply for a rebate, and more!

Book a spot