# What's On In McLaren Vale This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: McLaren Vale is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in McLaren Vale this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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- **Event Name**: Adelaide's - True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: The Secrets of the City await on Adelaide’s True Crime TourTake a Walk on the Dark Side…Step into a shadowy past and uncover the hidden secrets of Adelaide a city known for its serene streets but
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Nov – Sat, 14 Nov (+10:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/adelaide/adelaides-true-crime-tour-tickets/80001215802183
  - **Venue**: North Terrace and Station Rd
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## About

Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in McLaren Vale

- **Event Name**: Smalti Workshop
  - **Description**: Just twice a year these unique Smalti Workshops are held. Beate Linckelmann from Mosaic Bazaar and Smalti Australia and I team up to offer this fun, creative, colourful and informative day where students new to Smalti will learn all the basics fundamental
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/smalti-workshop/200029567962919
  - **Venue**: Aldinga Community Centre
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- **Event Name**: One Wild Night Acoustic @ Kick Back Brewing
  - **Description**: One Wild Night Acoustic will be performing at Kick Back Brewing, featuring dual guitars, male and female vocals, harmonies and playing a mix of hits from the 60s to today. Join us from 6pm to 10pm for a fantastic night of music! Come down and have a liste
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/one-wild-night-acoustic-kick-back-brewing/200029719950714
  - **Venue**: Kick Back Brewing
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Willunga Lions Famous Auction
  - **Description**: Gates open at 6am.
General goods auction starts at 8:30am
Chook auction starts at 9:30am
Seller Registration from 6am
General goods must be in before 8am.
Small animals must be in before 9am. 
Buyers pay cash for purchases, or you can register for a buyer
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/willunga-lions-famous-auction/200029914919141
  - **Venue**: Willunga Lions Centenary Park
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- **Event Name**: Resinart Workshop - In Mclaren Vale -perfect for beginners
  - **Description**: Unleash your inner artist in our beginner-friendly resin workshops and explore the endless possibilities of this mesmerizing pouring medium 💫

Get ready to create unique, sparkly artworks that are not only beautiful but also practical for your home.

Join
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:30 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/resinart-workshop-in-mclaren-vale-perfect-for-beginners/200029966927819
  - **Venue**: McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Incorporated
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  - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, fine-arts, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: SA State Speed Puzzling Competitions
  - **Description**: The second day of Willunga Jigsaw Mania sees the solo puzzlers compete to be SA State Champion. With 2.5 hours to complete your 500 piece Ravensburger puzzle, it's sure to be a fun challenge. The top competitors will be done in under an hour, it's a sight
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/sa-state-speed-puzzling-competitions/200029483511322
  - **Venue**: 5 Main Rd, Willunga SA 5172, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Illustrate your handmade plate
  - **Description**: Who doesn’t love a personalised plate?

Children’s book illustrator and ceramicist Christina from @cuthillcreative is offering a “illustrate your plate” workshop at the High Street Studio, Willunga.

I’m this workshop you’ll learn how to illustrate your p
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/illustrate-your-handmade-plate/200029903337343
  - **Venue**: 4/41 High Street, Willunga, Willunga, SA, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Introduction to Permaculture
  - **Description**: INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE

Join us for a fun, interactive introduction to permaculture - a design approach for creating sustainable, resilient systems that work with nature, not against it.

Together, we’ll explore:

 * What permaculture is (and what i
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:30 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/introduction-to-permaculture/200029903337041
  - **Venue**: 62 Aldinga Rd, Willunga SA 5172, Australia
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: May 2nd - Teams Puzzling Competition!
  - **Description**: Starting on Saturday afternoon, Teams of 4 puzzlers can start on a 500 piece puzzle or for the more serious competitors there is the Battle of Allegiance speed puzzling competition.

Think State of Origin for dissectologists. Recruit your team of 4, show
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/may-2nd-teams-puzzling-competition/200029483511425
  - **Venue**: 5 Main Rd, Willunga SA 5172, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Mount Compass Market
  - **Description**: Treat Mum with some unique gifts this Mothers Day.
Mother’s Day basket door prize.
Food drinks and more
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mclaren-vale/mount-compass-market/200029903369446
  - **Venue**: War Memorial Hall Peters Tce, Mount Compass, SA, Australia
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, mothers-day

## Trending Events in McLaren Vale

- **Event Name**: Day Dance 2026 • McLaren Vale's June Long Weekend Festival
  - **Description**: Say hello to Day Dance 2026! 🍷

We're over the moon to be bringing back the iconic double winery format.

Simon Hackett x Tipi Lane.

Just a 90 second wander between venues. Picture giant scandinavian tipis. Willunga hills. Rolling vineyards. Beautiful wi
  - **Venue**: Simon Hackett Winery
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- **Event Name**: Mother’s Day Wine & Chocolate Masterclass.
  - **Description**: This guided tasting pairs 6 of our organic and biodynamic wines with 6 couverture chocolates from South Australian icon Haigh's Chocolates.About this EventMother’s Day Wine & Chocolate Masterclass.
  - **Venue**: 68 Wheaton Rd
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- **Event Name**: Origin (USA) Adelaide
  - **Description**: Tech-Death Titans ORIGIN Return to Australia for the First Time Since 2014 – Headlining Sydney Dethfest 2026 + National Tour

Australia, prepare for impact — American technical death metal legends ORIGIN are returning to obliterate stages across the count
  - **Venue**: Adelaide, South Australia.
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- **Event Name**: Queen of Wands Psychic Fair - Mother's Day Market 🌸💫
  - **Description**: Treat your Mum to a magickal day of mystery and enlightenment at the Queen of Wands Psychic Fair! ✨👑🌻🐈‍⬛💛✨

Over 60 Spiritual & Psychic experts will take up residence for a mystical day of discovery & empowerment! Our Mother's Day Psychic fair is
  - **Venue**: 155 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Sam Buckingham | MCLAREN VALE | BEAUTIFUL MACHINE Tour
  - **Description**: Doors: 6pm
Set 1: 6.30pm - 7.15pm
Set 2: 7.35 - 8.30

BYO Food & Drinks
* All ages. Kids 12 & under enter for free *

Sam Buckingham performs at McLaren Vale Institute Hall, celebrating her gorgeous new album BEAUTIFUL MACHINE.

Described by Sam a
  - **Venue**: Mclaren Vale Institute Hall
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Bio·R Planting Festival: Myponga Beach
  - **Description**: Breathe in the fresh coastal air and get your hands dirty for a good cause! We are kicking off the 2026 planting season with three big days over the June Long Weekend (June 6-8) at the stunning Myponga Beach, with strong support from the Human.Kind Studio
  - **Venue**: 279 Sampson Rd, Myponga Beach SA 5202, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Lloyd Spiegel (Two Shows) - Aldinga SA
  - **Description**: SECOND SHOW ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

“A guitarist almost without peer, Spiegel deconstructs how the blues guitar is supposed to operate… makes sweet love to it, then kicks it out the back door.” — Australian Guitar Player

“Spiegel is ALL presence, author
  - **Venue**: Aldinga Institute Hall
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- **Event Name**: The JLF Trek & Trail Run
  - **Description**: The JLF Trek is back! - Now with a Trail Run option.

The JLF Trek & Trail Run isn’t just a challenge, it’s a chance to push yourself, show up for others, and make a tangible difference in the fight against bowel cancer.

THE JLF TREK & TRAIL RUN:
  - **Venue**: Mclaren Vale
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- **Event Name**: Mozzarella Making with Wine at Chapel Hill
  - **Description**: Indulge in an unforgettable blend of culinary mastery and premium wine at the iconic Chapel Hill Wine in McLaren Vale. This exclusive mozzarella-making workshop is paired with a curated tastings from the renowned Chapel Hill range, making it a must-attend
  - **Venue**: Chapel Hill Winery McLaren Vale
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in McLaren Vale?
  - **A:** Smalti Workshop (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Aldinga Community Centre), One Wild Night Acoustic @ Kick Back Brewing (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kick Back Brewing), Willunga Lions Famous Auction (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 am at Willunga Lions Centenary Park), Resinart Workshop - In Mclaren Vale -perfect for beginners (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:30 pm at McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Incorporated), SA State Speed Puzzling Competitions (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 5 Main Rd, Willunga SA 5172, Australia).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in McLaren Vale this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Smalti Workshop (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Aldinga Community Centre), One Wild Night Acoustic @ Kick Back Brewing (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kick Back Brewing), Willunga Lions Famous Auction (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 am at Willunga Lions Centenary Park), Resinart Workshop - In Mclaren Vale -perfect for beginners (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:30 pm at McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Incorporated), SA State Speed Puzzling Competitions (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 5 Main Rd, Willunga SA 5172, Australia).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in McLaren Vale?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in McLaren Vale on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in McLaren Vale?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in McLaren Vale?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in McLaren Vale include Aldinga Community Centre, Kick Back Brewing, Willunga Lions Centenary Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in McLaren Vale?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in McLaren Vale range from AUD 25 to AUD 34. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in McLaren Vale?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in McLaren Vale include CMosaics, Ellen Tefanis, Willunga & Districts Lions Club Inc..
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in McLaren Vale?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in McLaren Vale.

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