Kids and Family Events in Brisbane and South East Queensland

Find the best family events happening in 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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Natalya Hughes The Castle of Tarragindi

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

Natalya Hughes The Castle of Tarragindi Australian artist Natalya Hughes creates paintings, textiles, sculptures and installations informed by decorative and ornamental traditions. A way in which she does this, is to […]

Free

Insect Agency

Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

Insect Agency Insects are everywhere, in a mind-blowing diversity of shapes, colours and species. This brand new exhibition, developed by Queensland Museum, will explore the surprising variety of ways insects […]

Free

Rearranged: Art of the Flower

Museum of Brisbane Lv 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Brisbane

Rearranged: Art of the Flower Opening on Saturday 25 November 2023, the Rearranged: Art of the Flower exhibition at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) invites you to revel in the abundant […]

Artist in Residence: Hiromi Tango

Museum of Brisbane Level 3, Brisbane City Hall (Adelaide and Ann Street), Brisbane

Artist in Residence: Hiromi Tango Japanese-Australian multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango will start a six-month residency from 2 March 2024 where the contemporary creative will transform Museum of Brisbane’s Adelaide Street […]

Free

Playback – Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium

Bribie Island Seaside Museum South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island

Playback - Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium Get your retro game on at Playback, Bribie Island Seaside Museum’s mini-Imaginarium. This is a free, interactive space full of old school arcade games. Parents, […]

Free

design.it

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

design.it Discover design.it — an innovative all-ages program, blending art, design, and language to inspire creativity in a hands-on environment. Inspired by Articulation + Elsewhere exhibitions, design.it merges art, design, and language, exploring how […]

Free

Mask-Making Activity at Redcliffe Art Gallery

redcliffe art gallery 1 Irene Street, Redcliffe

Mask-Making Activity at Redcliffe Art Gallery Come into Redcliffe Art Gallery and create a mask. Masks are a way to both show and cover emotions. Inspired by the many-faced artwork […]

Free

Cross River Rail’s School Holiday Program

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

Cross River Rail’s School Holiday Program The FREE Cross River Rail school holiday program returns again these holidays. From coding robots, collage creations, building a bee hotel, to construction challenges, […]

Free

Holiday fun at State Library

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

Holiday fun Join the State Library for a holiday adventure this winter and discover new ways to play at Holiday fun. Unleash your creativity and make an impression these school […]

Free

INDRO ARENA

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

INDRO ARENA Unleash your inner athlete at INDRO ARENA these school holidays! As Australian athletes get ready to compete, the children of Brisbane are invited to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre's own […]

Free

Lifeline Bookfest

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Merivale St, South Brisbane

Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane Bookfest is back for June 2024! Count down the hours until Lifeline Bokfest returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 29th, 2024, for nine […]

Free

Glow in the Dark Slime Making Workshop

Meadowbrook Shopping Centre 2-4 Logandowns Dr, Meadowbrooke

Get ready for a glowing good time these school holidays at Meadowbrook Shopping Centre! From Monday, 1st July to Friday, 5th July, join them daily from 10 am to 1 […]

Free

A&H Pop-up Playground – Gold Coast

Paradise Point Parklands The Esplanade, Paradise Point

A&H Pop-up Playground - Gold Coast Discover Fresh Air, Laughter, and Family Fun at Sparky Do Dah’s Pop-Up Playground! Looking for a fun family activity? Dive into the vibrant world […]

Free

Snapper Scavenger Hunt

Online Event Brisbane

Snapper Scavenger Hunt During the school holidays, get outside and help the community with your family with a fun scavenger hunt! A fun and free activity these school holidays, the […]

Free

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