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Brisbane Events Calendar

Welcome to the Brisbane Kids Event Calendar, your ultimate guide to discovering the most fantastic family-friendly events and activities in Brisbane and South East Queensland. Whether you're seeking weekend festivities, school holiday events, or want to make every day an adventure, we've got you covered with what's on near you.

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Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Exhibition

Children's Art Centre, QAGOMA Stanley Place, Cultural Precinct, South Bank

Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Exhibition The Children’s Art Centre is proud to present a collection of seven artist projects for Asia Pacific Triennial Kids. Children can explore their creativity through making and multimedia interactives and reflect on the experiences of others through drawing and video works by artists from India, Aotearoa New Zealand, Malaysia, Saudi […]

Free
Event Series Sensory Tours

Sensory Tours: Deep Blue Exhibition

Pine Rivers Art Gallery 130-134 Gympie Rd, Strathpine, Strathpine

Sensory Tours: Deep Blue Exhibition Experience the Deep Blue exhibition through sight, sound, smell, and other sensations. Our tours can be adapted to support sensory sensitivities. Let us know prior to your visit and we will create your tour with care. Perfect for all ages, these tours engage visitors’ senses through tactile experiences and sensory input. Sensory […]

Free

Mini gem hunters

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Dayboro Rd, Whiteside

Mini gem hunters To celebrate our new Imaginarium, Unearthed, the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum invites you to come along and complete our new scavenger hunt. Although there are many beautiful, shiny gemstones, only four are considered precious. As you explore, discover what sets these gems apart from the rest. Leave no stone unturned as you […]

Free

Moonlight Cinema

Roma St Parklands 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane

Moonlight Cinema This summer, Brisbane’s Roma Street Parklands is the place to be for outdoor cinema lovers, as Moonlight Cinema returns with a stellar line-up of films under the starry sky. Running from late November 2024 through to March 2025, moviegoers can enjoy a mix of 2024’s hottest releases and classic festive films throughout December. […]

Defining Symbols of Australia

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Dayboro Rd, Whiteside

Defining Symbols of Australia Australia is represented by many symbols, such as the flag, the kangaroo, wattle, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Uluru. Some symbols endure, others fade away and new ones emerge as attitudes and values change. Inspired by the National Museum of Australia’s collection, this exhibition explores some of the symbols that define Australia […]

Free

Creative Space – Maximum Madness: Art inspired by Mad Max

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery 4 Hasking St, Caboolture

Creative Space - Maximum Madness: Art inspired by Mad Max Drop into Caboolture Regional Art Gallery and enter our creative space, influenced by the Maximum Madness: Art Inspired by Mad Max exhibition. In a post-apocalyptic future, everything is reused and recycled. Rubbish, ripped fabric, old chains, buttons, distressed ribbon and metal pieces all have their […]

Free

Summer Fun at City of Moreton Bay Libraries

Various Moreton Bay Libraries and Venues

Summer Fun at City of Moreton Bay Libraries City of Moreton Bay Libraries have free fun these holidays! Enjoy creative workshops, live sea creatures, a puppet show,  Pokémon party, podcasting, and Summer DIY activities this December and January. Summer Fun at City of Moreton Bay Libraries When: Saturday 14th December 2024 - Sunday 26th January […]

Free

FREE Cross River Rail school holiday program

Cross River Rail Experience Centre Level 1, 151 Elizabeth St, Brisbane

The Cross River Rail free school holiday program is back with new activities and old favourites. The program is jam-packed with activities that will inspire, entertain and inform young minds. Children can channel their creativity into design, art or craft. They can get techy coding mini robots, bee-come an expert on native bees or even […]

Free
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Summer School Holiday Programs for Kids

Now is the time to book classes, workshops, camps and care for the Summer 2024/25 school holidays! You'll find a variety of school holiday programs and workshops on the Brisbane Kids website for kids and teens, ranging from full-day to shorter sessions: Creative Art STEM Soccer Gymnastics and Ninja Golf Dance Wellbeing Chess Mixed Sports […]

Summer of Wonder @ South Bank

South Bank Cultural Forecourt

Summer of Wonder @ South Bank The Summer of Wonder campaign at South Bank bought festive cheer to life during the Christmas season and continues to deliver fun and excitement throughout January. The Cultural Forecourt transforms into Brisbane’s ultimate summer hotspot, offering new experiences and engaging activities for all ages. The Summer Hub serves as […]

The South Bank Maze

The South Bank Piazza South Bank Parklands, South Bank

The South Bank Maze The South Bank Maze experience has been transformed into a reflective space with its new Resolution Trees. Visitors can write down their wishes or resolutions for 2025 and add them to the trees, creating a dazzling and inspiring display of hopes and dreams for the year ahead. This enchanting feature is free to explore […]

Free

Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour

Queensland Museum Rail Workshops North Street, North Ipswich

Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour Families are invited to join Thomas & Friends for a one-of-a-kind experience at *Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour*, hosted at the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops. This magical bubble-themed adventure brings to life the world of Thomas the Tank Engine with a day full of live performances, […]

Holiday Fun at State Library of Queensland

State Library of Queensland Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank

These school holidays, come to the State Library of Queensland to explore sustainability with a twist! Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including Make it, change it, save it, presented by State Library of Queensland and developed in collaboration with Reverse Garbage Queensland to create playful worlds using repurposed objects. Visit kuril dhagun and experience […]

Make it Slow: IAG Kids X Slow Art Collective

Ipswich Art Gallery d’Arcy Doyle Place, Corner Limestone and Nicholas Streets, Ipswich

IAG Kids x Slow Art Collective This summer, visitors are invited to explore a hands-on, immersive exhibition where everyone is encouraged to participate. Using everyday repurposed materials, they can be transported into new creative spaces. The focus is not on the final product, but on the process of making, offering a chance to slow down […]

Free

Fauna finders: CREEC school holiday adventure hunt

Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary

Fauna finders: CREEC school holiday adventure hunt Fauna Finders Scavenger Hunt at CREEC Families seeking a fun and free school holiday activity will love the Fauna Finders Scavenger Hunt at Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC). Participants are invited to explore the natural beauty of CREEC while searching for five native animals that call the […]

Free

Neon @ State Library of Queensland

State Library of Queensland Stanley Place, South Bank

Neon @ State Library of Queensland The Neon exhibition at the State Library celebrates the vibrant history and artistry of neon in Queensland from the 1940s to today. Brisbane’s iconic Stefan’s rainbow is among 26 original neon signs on display, joined by photographs and original footage from the library’s collection. The exhibition highlights the evolution […]

Free

Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Merivale St, South Brisbane

Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane Bookfest is back and bursting with books galore and so much more! Over 1 million books spread out over 4kms of tables Comics, CDs, Collectibles, Magazines and More Free to enter, fun for the whole family Funds raised support Lifeline’s 24/7 Crisis Support Services Brisbane’s iconic and much-loved Bookfest is taking over […]

Free

Brisbane Lions Sunshine Coast 2025 Community Camp

Maroochydore Multi Sport Complex Fishermans Road, Maroochydore

Brisbane Lions Sunshine Coast 2025 Community Camp The Brisbane Lions are hitting the road for their pre-season preparations, heading to the Sunshine Coast for a series of training sessions and community activities. Fans will have the exciting opportunity to watch the reigning Premiers in action during the 2025 AFL Community Camp. Running from January 22nd […]

The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum

Bribie Island Seaside Museum South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island

The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum The Aussie backyard has always been an important part of the Aussie lifestyle; our own little patch of serenity. The Patch Imaginarium at Bribie Island Seaside Museum is an interactive space to explore the possibilities of backyards past, present and in the future. When we think of the […]

Free

Ballet Theatre of Queensland’s Snow White

QPAC, Concert Hall Cnr Grey Street and Melbourne Street, South Bank

Ballet Theatre Queensland’s Snow White Mirror Mirror on the wall … who’s the fairest of them all? Be transported to the land of fantasy in Ballet Theatre Queensland’s brand new production of Snow White. After losing her mother at an early age, Snow White discovers that her new mother is not all who she seems […]

We make every effort to ensure all this information is up to date but should be used as a guide only. Events do get cancelled or changed due to wet weather and other events. Let us know at info@brisbanekids.com.au.