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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Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums

Various Moreton Bay Galleries and Museums Qld

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 […]

WaterFest 2026

WaterFest 2026
Various Ipswich Locations

WaterFest 2026 is your chance to explore, protect, and celebrate Ipswich's stunning waterways. From free family-friendly fishing competitions and kayaking to platypus conservation walks and school holiday activities, there's something […]

Free

Bluewater Festival

Moora Park Swan St, Shorncliffe +1 more

The Bluewater Festival is back for Easter 2026, lighting up Brisbane's bayside at Shorncliffe for a fun-filled long weekend of live music, food trucks, markets, rides, fireworks and family entertainment. […]

Free

Easter on the Esplanade @ Surfers

Surfers Paradise Foreshore Gold Coast

Easter on the Esplanade @ Surfers The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets will return this Easter long weekend with a lively two-night celebration along the Esplanade. Held on Good Friday and […]

Coochiemudlo Island Easter Markets

Coochiemudlo Island

Coochiemudlo Island Easter Markets So much family fun at an Easter themed market with visits from the Easter Bunny and a mix of amazing stallholders. The Coochiemudlo Island Easter Markets […]

Free

Easter Market Fun Fest

Toorbul Beachfront Esplanade, Toorbul

Easter Market Fun Fest Enjoy a relaxed day by the water at the Toorbul Foreshore, where you can browse a selection of market stalls set against a scenic coastal backdrop […]

Easter Movie Night at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane

Easter Movie Night at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Families are welcome to enjoy a magical evening under the stars at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Easter Movie Night on Saturday, 4th […]

Hawthorne Community Easter Egg Hunt

Hawthorne Park Rinding Rd, Hawthorne

Hawthorne Community Easter Egg Hunt The Hawthorne Community Easter Egg Hunt, presented by Councillor Lucy Collier, invites families to enjoy a free morning of Easter fun at Hawthorne Park near […]

Easter Saturday – FREE Family Fun @ Nicholas Street Precinct

Nicholas Street Precinct Nicholas Street Precinct, Tulmur Place, Ipswich

Easter Saturday 2026 brings free family fun to the heart of Ipswich at Nicholas Street Precinct! The Roving Easter Bunny will be hopping through the precinct, spreading Easter cheer and […]

Indro Kids Game Show

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

The Indro Kids Game Show is taking over Indooroopilly Shopping Centre these Easter school holidays — and your kids are the stars! Forget trivia. This is a fast, funny competition […]

WaterFest 2026

Various Ipswich Locations

WaterFest 2026 is your chance to explore, protect, and celebrate Ipswich's stunning waterways. From free family-friendly fishing competitions and kayaking to platypus conservation walks and school holiday activities, there's something […]

Free

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