Brisbane Kids

Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums
2025-11-28 - 2026-05-31 | Various Moreton Bay Galleries and Museums, Qld, Australia
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 exploration.
Available at Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum.
Drop in any time during museum opening hours to enjoy fun and engaging activities. Free. No bookings required.
Beneath the blue: Secrets of the sea
Bribie Island Seaside Museum invites curious minds of all ages to discover the wildest wonders of our coastal waters.
From glowing bioluminescent organisms to sandy shore dwellers, this interactive Imaginarium will spark awe and curiosity.
What to expect:

Fascinating facts about creatures living above and below the waves.
Engaging activities for kids and adults alike.
A chance to explore the science and magic of the sea.

Whether you’re a budding marine biologist or just love the ocean, this is a brilliant way to explore the mysteries of the sea without getting wet. Beneath the blue: Secrets of the sea is an event not to be missed.
Playback
Visit the new Imaginarium Playback at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and get your game on!
This free, intergenerational play space is full of old school games and technology.
Atari, Nintendo or Sega? Learn about gaming consoles and iconic games of the past. Explore the history of electronic gaming from Pac-Man and Space Invaders to Tetris.
During your visit, make sure to challenge your friends and family with a board game or arcade game. Can you beat our local Rubik’s Cube champion, cracking a 3×3 cube blindfolded in 14 seconds?
Museum trail: The Playback time machine has malfunctioned!
We programmed the machine to go back to the 1980s for our new Imaginarium, Playback. Now the machine has dropped random old school technology all around the museum. Can you help us find all the objects?
Explore unique objects from the past and receive a special sticker for saving the museum!
Laboratorium
Put on your lab coats and spark your wonder at the Redcliffe Museum! All curious minds are welcome.
Experience the world of science and discovery in our Laboratorium Imaginarium:

Test kinetic energy with our marble run.
Make a light bulb glow.
Learn how sound works by playing music on the thongophone.
Become your own inventor with our curious craft activities.

Consider tomorrow’s innovations as you explore our lists of top scientists and discoveries.
This experience includes a children’s activity booklet and educational videos. Free – no bookings required. Ages 6-14.
Museum trail: Feed your curiosity on our Laboratorium museum trail!
Follow the clues on this family scavenger hunt and explore all your senses!
Use your senses to the max! Learn about spices and their healing powers using small and other senses. See microorganisms through a microscope and play the thongophone!
Learn about the history of the Redcliffe area as you journey through the museum.
Immerse yourself in science and invention in this hands-on learning experience. Free – no bookings required. Ages 4-12.
Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay and Museums event details
Dates and locations
Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Beneath the blue: Secrets of the sea | 28 November 2025 – 31 May 2026
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Playback Imaginarium | 1 November – 26 April 2026
Redcliffe Museum
Laboratorium | 4 June – 7 December
Cost: Free
More information: Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums

The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition
2025-12-01 - 2026-12-16 | QAGOMA, Stanley Place, South Bank, QLD, 4101, Australia
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 reveals how faith and everyday life are closely intertwined.
At the heart of the exhibition is a rare collection of vibrant oleographs by Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906). These colourful works, rich in storytelling and detail, bring to life the ways devotional imagery became part of popular culture. Alongside these historic pieces, artworks from QAGOMA’s contemporary Asian collection offer fresh perspectives on belief, blending tradition with modern interpretations.
This exhibition is also part of an exciting conservation and cultural exchange between QAGOMA and the Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru, India—ensuring these treasured works can be enjoyed by generations to come.
With its mix of striking visuals, cultural storytelling, and thought-provoking ideas, The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture offers families a meaningful way to connect art, history, and everyday life.
The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition event details
When: Saturday 20th September 2025 – Monday 5th October 2026
Where: Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery 5 (Henry and Amanda Bartlett Galleries), Stanley Place, South Brisbane 4101
Cost: Free
More information: The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition

The Aussies - The 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-29 | Various Gold Coast Locations
The Aussies – The 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
The 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland at North Kirra SLSC and Tugun SLSC from 21 – 29 March.
The Aussies is an annual event where members from Australia’s 316 Surf Clubs come together to compete in more than 550 beach and ocean events. It is the largest event of its kind, only comparing the likes of the Commonwealth Games.
The Aussies – The 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships details
When: Saturday 2st March – Sunday 29th March 2026
Where: Multiple locations – Tugun SLSC and North Kirra SLSC, , Gold Coast
Cost: Free
More information and event timetables available here

Harrisville Sunday Farm Day
2026-03-22 | Harrisville Heritage Farm, 57 Kalbar-Peak Road, Harrisville, Queensland, 4307, Australia
Harrisville Sunday Farm Day
Join Harrisville Farm for their Sunday Farm Day. These events will be held on the last Sunday of every month in Harrisville, the farm will be open with a variety of poultry for sale, as well as feed, equipment, and more.
Visitors can also enjoy:

The animal nursery
Chick and duckling holding
Pony rides
Silkie cuddles
Face painting
Coffee
Sausage sizzle and hot chicken pies
Joyce’s Gold pasture-raised chickens
Scenic Rim produce

Harrisville Sunday Farm Day event details
When: the last Sunday of every month, 10am – 12:30pm
Where: 57 Kalbar-Peak Road, Harrisville 4307
Cost: Free entry
More information: Harrisville Sunday Farm Days

Bands in Parks: Easter Bunny Boogie
2026-03-22 | New Farm Park, 1000 Brunswick st, New farm, QLD, 4005, Australia
Bands in Parks: Easter Bunny Boogie
Celebrate Easter in the sunshine with a relaxed afternoon of live music, family fun, food trucks and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Brass Roots Live and the Ken Chow Jazz Bands will bring their unique blend of smooth Jazz and upbeat brass tunes.
Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny who will be hopping through the park with easter eggs and plenty of smiles for the kids
Bands in Parks: Easter Bunny Boogie details
When: Sunday 22nd March, 12pm – 3pm
Where: New Farm Park, 137 Sydney Street, New Farm 4005
Cost: Free, no registrations required
More information here

Caloundra Street Fair's Best Dressed Dog Competition
2026-03-22 | Bulcock Street, Caloundra, 77 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, QLD, 4551, Australia
Caloundra Street Fair’s Best Dressed Dog Competition
Caloundra Street Fair is hosting a Best Dressed Dog Competition across three consecutive Sundays throughout March, and the canine fashion stakes are high. Dress a pup in their most fabulous, funny or creative outfit and bring them down to the markets for a chance to win. Pirates, princesses, surfers, hotdogs, superheroes, anything goes.
The competition runs across three Sundays (15, 22 and 29 March), with winners announced on 1 April. First place takes home a $100 voucher with 4 Your Petz, and the runner up receives a $50 voucher.
A great excuse to bring the whole family down for a morning at the markets.
Plan your visit
When: Entries open across the next three Street Fair Sundays (15th, 22nd, 29th March), Winners announced April 1st!
Where: Caloundra Street Fair, Bulcock St, Caloundra 4551, 8am – 1pm
Cost: Free
More information here
