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SUMMARY:Brisbane Sculpture Festival
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2025\nThis 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 the whole family can enjoy. \nPresented by Sculptors Queensland\, the free event features both indoor and outdoor exhibitions with stunning works by local sculptors – from bold and contemporary to whimsical and thought-provoking.\nEvery piece is available for purchase\, with prices starting from just $50. \nFamilies won’t want to miss a special hands-on activity during opening weekend\, where visitors can help create a community sculpture that will stay on display throughout the festival. \nKids will love exploring the sculpture trail\, discovering artworks tucked among the greenery\, and scanning QR codes to learn more. With art\, nature\, and creativity all in one place\, the Brisbane Sculpture Festival offers a unique and fun day out for all ages. \nKey dates: \nIndoor Exhibition: Mt Coot-tha Auditorium\nWednesday 16th July – Sunday 20th July (open daily from 10am) \nOutdoor Exhibition: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens\nFriday 18 July – Tuesday 14 October (open daily\, 8am – 4pm) \nOfficial Opening & Prizegiving:\nFriday 18th July\, 6–8pm\nFree entry – registration required. \nBrisbane Sculpture Festival 2025 event details \nWhen: Wednesday 16th July – Tuesday 14th October 2025 \nWhere: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens & Mt Coot-tha Auditorium\, 170 Mt Coot-tha Road\, Mt Coot-tha  \nCost: Free (registration required) \nMore information: Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2025
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane-sculpture-festival/
LOCATION:Queensland
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SUMMARY:Clancestry for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Clancestry for Kids\nClancestry for Kids returns on the 9th & 10th August 2025 in a program of First Nations arts and culture at QPAC. \nJoin in for a weekend of vibrant culture\, creativity\, and family fun as we celebrate First Nations art\, stories\, and community with Clancestry for Kids! This free\, family-friendly event transforms the Melbourne Street Green into a vibrant space filled with art\, music\, and playful discovery. \nKids can enjoy Face Painting with Kaylah Coghill\, get hands-on with cultural crafts thanks to the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH)\, and go on an exciting hide-and-seek adventure in Find Our Friends\, learning about local animals through Indigenous language and stories. Plus\, enjoy live performances with Stomp with Aunty Sharron and the spectacular Living Sculptures: How The Birds Got Their Colours. \nWhether you’re enjoying live performances\, playing games\, creating art\, or connecting with culture\, Clancestry for Kids is a fun day out you and your little ones won’t want to miss – perfect for all ages! \nFace Painting with Kaylah Coghill\n9th and 10th August 2025\, 10am to 3pm \nKaylah Coghill is a Yagara/Koenpul woman from Nginila and Tjerangari\, which is Inala and Stradbroke Island. She is a direct descendant of the Yagara peoples of Magandjin\, who are the traditional custodians of Brisbane as well as the Koenpul peoples of Quandamooka\, who are the traditional custodians of the Moreton Bay region. Kaylah is a teacher aide who works in her local community of Inala. She has spent the last ten years raising her two children and working within the local communities of Megandjin teaching Indigenous workshops on art\, music\, language and dancing. \nIUIH Arts and Crafts\n9th and 10th August 2025\, 10am to 3pm \nGet crafty with IUIH! Presented by the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health\, explore cultural art activities to keep your jarjum happy. There will be scratch art\, beading\, colouring in and books to enjoy. And don’t forget to add your very own cardboard hand to the Deadly Kids Community board and be a part of our everlasting legacy. \nFind Our Friends\n9th and 10th August 2025\, 10am to 3pm \nMeet our deadly friends – Gooril\, Gudya\, Pow-Why\, Binkin and Gargarra. They are so excited to play hide and seek with you all! They have hidden themselves around the Green\, waiting for you to come and find them. And don’t forget – if you find them all\, you will receive a temporary tattoo! Find Our Friends teaches children the history and cultural knowledge about Brisbane and its fauna by combining traditional animal names with the well-known children’s game of hide and seek. \nLiving Sculptures: How The Birds Got Their Colours\n9th and 10th August 2025\, 10:30am and 1pm \nExperience the magic of Living Sculptures: How The Birds Got Their Colours\, an Indigenous-led performance blending traditional First Nations dance\, storytelling\, and contemporary circus in a visually stunning outdoor spectacle. Featuring the internationally acclaimed Yugambeh Elder Luther Cora and the Yugambeh Dancers\, alongside Arc Circus\, this breathtaking work brings a Dreamtime story to life\, celebrating cultural connection\, identity\, and the beauty of diversity. \nStomp with Aunty Sharron\n9th and 10th August 2025\, 11:30am and 2pm \nJoin Aunty Sharron as she takes us all on a musical song and dance journey. Together\, we will respectfully acknowledge the Sovereign Custodians\, Elders and Country before we begin a fun-filled\, interactive song and dance presentation and concert for all ages. Meet her native animal toy friends and have a laugh with her cheeky puppet Dinawan-Emu\, as we connect to our past\, present and future\, creating new footprints on Mother Earth together. \nClancestry for Kids event details\nWhen: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2025 \nWhere: Melbourne Street Green\, QPAC\, South Brisbane \nCost: Free \nFor more information visit the QPAC website.
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/clancestry-for-kids/
LOCATION:Melbourne Street Green- QPAC\, Grey Street\, South Bank \, Qld\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Featured Events,Free Activity
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SUMMARY:HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets
DESCRIPTION:HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets\nThe HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets are one of the Gold Coast’s most vibrant community markets\, held every Sunday morning\, in the iconic HOTA precinct.  \nEvery Sunday from 6 am to 11:30 am\, HOTA buzzes with fresh farm produce\, including organic options\, artisanal foods\, boutique fashion\, and handcrafted goods.  \nLike the Gold Coast itself\, HOTA embodies a celebration of independence and lifestyle. Passionate about supporting local farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and growers\, they prioritize knowing the origins of their goods and championing new and emerging small businesses. These markets are integral to the Gold Coast community\, proudly nurturing local artists\, hosting live music\, and advocating for social causes that reflect the community’s values. \nThe markets are easily accessed via public transport\, bike and car. \nHOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets\nWhen: Every Sunday\, 6am – 11:30am \nWhere: HOTA Precinct\, 135 Bundall Rd\, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 \nCost: Free \nMore information: HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/hota-farmers-artisan-markets/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Gold Coast Kite Festival
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Kite Festival 2025\nThe Gold Coast Kite Festival and Bharat 78th Independence Day Celebration is proudly organised by the Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC). This vibrant event promises a full day of cultural festivities and family-friendly fun. \nGuests can enjoy a grand stage filled with multicultural performances\, live DJ sets\, and a special band performance. The celebration will also feature traditional Indian drumming\, cultural stalls\, hourly giveaways\, henna art\, and face painting. \nIt’s the perfect picnic day out for the whole family\, celebrating India’s independence and the rich cultural diversity of the Gold Coast community. \nGold Coast Kite Festival 2025 event details \nWhen: Sunday 10th August\, 9am – 3pm \nWhere: Broadwater Parklands\, Marine Parade\, Southport\, 4215 \nCost: Free entry \nMore information: Gold Coast Kite Festival 2025
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/gold-coast-kite-festival/
LOCATION:Broadwater Parklands\, Marine Parade\, Southport\, QLD\, 4215\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Gold Coast Events
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SUMMARY:Griffith University Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Griffith University Open Day 2025\nGriffith University’s Open Day invites future students and their families to experience life at the Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) campuses. This exciting event offers a closer look at the university’s career-focused degrees\, vibrant student life and world-class facilities. \nVisitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of study areas through interactive activities\, campus tours\, hands-on demonstrations and expert-led information sessions. From business and health\, to science\, engineering\, IT\, education\, law and more\, there’s something for everyone. \nOpen Day is a chance to meet Griffith’s highly awarded lecturers and enthusiastic student ambassadors\, gain valuable insights into the application process\, and discover the many support services available to students. \nGriffith is committed to making Open Day inclusive for all\, with Auslan interpreters available at both campuses and support services on hand throughout the event. Those who need additional assistance can visit the Student Disability and Accessibility stand on the day or if you would like additional information to plan your day\, please contact disability@griffith.edu.au \nWith so much to see and do\, guests are encouraged to plan their day carefully and allow extra time between sessions to explore everything on offer. Open Day at Griffith is more than just an event – it’s the first step toward an exciting and rewarding future. \nGriffith University Open Day 2025 event details\nWhen: Sunday 10th August\, 9am – 2pm. \nWhere: Griffith University Gold Coast campus\, 1 Parklands Dr\, Southport 4215 & Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) Campus\, 170 Kessels Rd\, Nathan 4111 \nCost: Free entry\, registrations required \nMore information: Griffith University Open Day 2025
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/griffith-university-open-day/
LOCATION:Griffith University Gold Coast Campus\, 1 Parklands Drive\, Southport\, Queensland\, 4215\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Gold Coast Events
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