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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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends If your kids are obsessed with crocodiles, Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa is a must-do. Walk alongside one of […]

Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums

Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums Explore intergenerational activities and immersive experiences that will ignite your imagination. Imaginariums are perfect for all ages. They offer hands-on fun and learning through creative […]

The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition

QAGOMA Stanley Place, South Bank

The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition Families are invited to explore The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture, a fascinating exhibition at QAGOMA that […]

Olafur Eliasson: Presence, Riverbed at QAGOMA

QAGOMA Stanley Place, South Bank

Brisbane families might remember this extraordinary piece of artwork and we are so excited to say that ‘Olafur Eliasson: Presence is returning to QAGOMA! Experience Olafur Eliasson’s Riverbed at GOMA, […]

IAG Kids: LightPlay at Ipswich Art Gallery

Ipswich Art Gallery d'Arcy Doyle Place (between Brisbane and Limestone Streets), Ipswich

Ipswich Art Gallery is glowing with creativity this school term, with IAG Kids: LightPlay inviting little ones into a dazzling world where light becomes an element of discovery, imagination, and […]

The Premier’s Reading Challenge

Online Online, Online

The Premier's Reading Challenge 2026 The Premier's Reading Challenge champions reading with the goal of encouraging young Queenslanders to read for pleasure and learning, to improve literacy and give them […]

Hills Festival

Various Venues in the Hills District Qld

The Hills Festival returns to the Hills District this May 2026, offering a month of exciting community events and family activities across Brisbane northern suburbs. From live performances to the […]

Free

Blues on Broadbeach

Various Venues Broadbeach Broadbeach

Blues on Broadbeach 2026 Blues on Broadbeach returns in 2026 to celebrate an exciting milestone - its 25th anniversary. Held across four days throughout the beautiful Broadbeach precinct, this iconic […]

Ipswich Show 2026

Ipswich Show Ground 81 Warwick Rd , Ipswich

Experience the ultimate family adventure at the Ipswich Show this May 2026. This massive three day event offers families non-stop entertainment, from thrilling circus acts and nightly fireworks to animal […]

Redlands Coast AdventureFest

various locations across Redlands Queensland

Redlands Coast AdventureFest Redland City Council presents Redlands Coast AdventureFest, a diverse program of events and experiences held across the naturally beautiful Redlands Coast. This community celebration invites locals and […]

Bribie Classic Boat Regatta

Pacific Harbour Marina and Surrounding Canals 41 Harbour Promenade, Banksia Beach

Enjoy a coastal getaway at the Bribie Classic Boat Regatta this May 2026. Admire a stunning parade of timber vessels and vintage cars along the Pumicestone Passage. With live entertainment, […]

Free

Redlands Community Celebration 2026

Raby Bay Harbour Park Cnr Harbour View Court and Shore Street West, Cleveland (near Cleveland train station), Cleveland

Free family event on Saturday 16th May 2026 at the Redlands Community Celebration. This Redlands Coast event features live music, kids activities, food stalls and a spectacular laser show, perfect […]

Redlands Coast AdventureFest Fun Day

Raby Bay Harbour Park Cnr Harbour View Court and Shore Street West, Cleveland (near Cleveland train station), Cleveland

Redlands Coast AdventureFest Fun Day As part of the 2026 festival, Council will host the Redlands Coast AdventureFest FUN DAY, a family-friendly celebration at Raby Bay Harbour Park on Saturday […]

Sherwood Community Festival

Sherwood Arboretum 57 Dewar Terrace, Sherwood

Sherwood Community Festival 2026 The Sherwood Community Festival returns in 2026, with the much-loved event moving to May in the hope of more favourable weather and an even better community […]

Free

Heritage Day Festival @ Beenleigh Historical Village

Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum 205 Main Street, Beenleigh

Heritage Day Festival @ Beenleigh Historical Village Help celebrate the HUGE annual Heritage Day Festival, May 16th 2026!There will be plenty of 1800s live demonstrations, including our blacksmith, the old […]

Landsborough Museum Street Festival – Celebrating 50 Years

Landsborough Museum 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough

The Landsborough Museum Street Festival 2026 is a free family event celebrating 50 years of one of South East Queensland's most loved community museums. With live music, a petting zoo, […]

Free

Kidchella Calamvale

Calamvale District Park Ormskirk Street, Calamvale

Kidchella arrives at Calamvale District Park in May 2026, delivering a free festival experience tailored for Brisbane families. This community celebration features a kids disco, jumping castles, and messy play […]

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 [email protected].