Kids and Family Events in Brisbane | What’s on in South East Queensland

 

Find the best family-friendly events happening across Brisbane and South East Queensland. From free community events and school holiday activities to festivals, markets and live shows — updated regularly so you never miss a thing.

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Wonderstruck at QAGOMA

QAGOMA Stanley Place, South Bank

Wonderstruck at QAGOMA Step into a world of colour, imagination and creativity with Wonderstruck, a major free exhibition at QAGOMA designed to inspire curiosity in kids and adults alike. Running […]

Brisbane Sculpture Festival

Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2025 This July, the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens will come alive with creativity as the Brisbane Sculpture Festival returns, turning the gardens into an inspiring outdoor gallery […]

Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to Life

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Dayboro Rd, Whiteside +1 more

Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to Life - Exhibition Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life exhibition is opening across the City of Moreton Bay. Don’t miss the chance of […]

Free

Afterglow

City Botanic Gardens 147 Alice Street, Brisbane

Afterglow  Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will come alive this September with the world premiere of Afterglow, a breathtaking fire and light experience designed to enchant visitors of all ages. Presented […]

Australian Ballet School: NOW

Gardens Theatre, QUT Gardens Point 2 George Street, Brisbane

The Australian Ballet School proudly presents NOW—a bold and brilliant season featuring the rising stars shaping the future of dance. This dynamic program includes George Balanchine’s timeless Scotch Symphony, striking […]

Bayside Spring Festival

George Clayton Park Esplanade, Wynnum

Bayside Spring Festival Since 1953, the Bayside Spring Festival has been a cherished community tradition, bringing people together with colour, music, and celebration by the bay. The festival begins with […]

Laidley Spring Festival

Laidley CBD Patrick Street, Laidley

Laidley Spring Festival 2025  This spring, Laidley bursts to life with a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and country hospitality at the annual Laidley Spring Festival. From Friday through Sunday, […]

Latin Kids Fiesta

Gregory Park Milton, Brisbane

Latin Kids Fiesta The Latin Kids Fiesta is more than just a festival — it’s a vibrant multicultural celebration where families come together to share the richness of Latin American […]

Free

McDowall State School Spring Fair

McDowall State School 1018 Rode Rd, McDowall

McDowall State School Spring Fair – 50 Years of Learning! McDowall State School Spring Fair – Celebrating 50 Years of Learning! McDowall State School is marking an incredible 50 years […]

Free

Forest Lake Community Festival

Forest Lake Boulevard Forest Lake

Forest Lake Community Festival 2025 The Forest Lake Community Festival is set to return, bringing with it one of the suburb’s most exciting family-friendly events of the year. This free […]

Free

FLAME BBQ and Music Festival

Jimboomba Park South Street, Jimboomba

The big country day out returns to Jimboomba this September 13, serving up smoky barbecue, live country music and unlimited family fun.  Visitors can taste the best barbecue in the […]

Blackbutt Avocado Festival

Blackbutt Memorial Hall Bowman Road, Blackbutt

Blackbutt Avocado Festival 2025 Blackbutt Avocado Festival – A Fun-Filled Celebration! Experience the charm of the Blackbutt Avocado Festival, a family-friendly event packed with quirky entertainment, delicious food, and country […]

Free

Spring Markets at Summer Land Camels

Summer Land Camels 8 Charles Chauvel Drive, Harrisville

Spring Markets at Summer Land Camels Visitors can experience the charm of a boutique country market, featuring local Scenic Rim producers and businesses alongside stallholders from across Southeast Queensland. Enjoy […]

REFOCUS Family Day

Caboolture Centenery Lakes 16 Springfellow Rd, Caboolture

REFOCUS Family Day – Protecting children is everybody’s business Families are invited to come together at Apex Park, Caboolture, for a vibrant day of culture, music and community spirit. This […]

Free

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs – The Wild Robot

Thompson Estate Reserve 133 Juliette St, Greenslopes

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs - The Wild Robot Enjoy the magic of the movies with The Wild Robot at your local park. The film will start shortly after sundown, […]

BBX2025 LEGO® Fan Expo

Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds Cnr Gregory Terrace and Costin Street, Brisbane

BBX2025 LEGO® Fan Expo Presented by BrisBricks®, BBX is a fun-filled LEGO® fan event showcasing jaw-dropping displays, interactive activities, and hands-on building zones for all ages. Visitors can explore an […]

Oz Comic-Con Brisbane

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Merivale St, South Brisbane

Oz Comic-Con Brisbane 2025 Dive into the incredible universe of Oz Comic-Con, where imagination comes to life and fans of all ages unite in their shared love of pop culture!  […]

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