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SUMMARY:The Premier's Reading Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2026\nThe 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 a brighter future. \nIt is an annual statewide initiative for Queensland state and non-state schools and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9\, as well as children (aged up to 5 years) enrolled in an early childhood centre. \nGet involved\nKey dates\nRegistrations open: 27 April\nReading period commences for Prep to Year 9 students: 11 May\nEarly childhood participation period: 17 to 28 August\nReading period finishes for Prep to Year 9 students: 28 August\nCelebration Weeks: 2 to 13 November \nThe PRC is not a competition but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life. Those who complete the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement. \nFor more information\, head to The Premier’s Reading Challenge website here https://readingchallenge.education.qld.gov.au/
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SUMMARY:Fascinating Science at Bribie Island Seaside Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fascinating Science arrives at the Bribie Island Seaside Museum in June 2026\, offering a free Questacon exhibition for curious Brisbane families. This hands-on event features interactive puzzles and optical illusions designed to challenge children and adults alike. It is an excellent educational outing for parents seeking engaging science activities and logic games. \nFascinating Science at Bribie Island Seaside Museum\nFascinating Science is a free\, hands-on touring exhibition developed by Questacon\, the National Science and Technology Centre\, coming to the Bribie Island Seaside Museum. \nThe exhibition explores everyday scientific principles and problem-solving puzzles in a fun and engaging way\, making it a great activity for visitors of all ages. Guests are invited to get hands-on with a range of interactive challenges\, including logic puzzles\, balance activities\, optical illusions and mathematics. Put your skills to the test by unlinking loops\, building a pyramid puzzle\, making a pencil appear and disappear\, or decoding a secret message. \nWith free entry and no bookings required\, Fascinating Science is an accessible and entertaining outing for curious minds of all ages\, from young children discovering science for the first time to adults who love a good puzzle. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 6th June – Sunday 6th September 2026. Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10am – 4pm\, and Saturday – Sunday 10am – 3pm. \nWhere: Bribie Island Seaside Museum\, 1 South Esplanade\, Bongaree 4007 \nCost: Free entry \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/fascinating-science-at-bribie-island-seaside-museum/
LOCATION:Bribie Island Seaside Museum\, South Esplanade\, Bongaree\, Bribie Island\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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SUMMARY:Warrigala Fete 2026
DESCRIPTION:Warrigal Road State School hosts the spectacular Warrigala Fete this July 2026\, marking its highly anticipated return after five years. This massive\, free-entry community celebration offers Brisbane families an exciting day out packed with carnival rides\, a multi-cultural food truck lineup\, live music\, and classic kids activities like face painting and sideshow games. \nWarrigala Fete 2026\nWarrigala 2026 returns as the biggest family celebration at Warrigal Road State School\, back after five years and bigger than ever\, with over 5\,000 people expected. The day will feature a range of carnival rides including Dodgem Cars\, Round Up\, Miami Trip\, Cup & Saucer\, Super Slide\, an Inflatable Obstacle Course\, a toddler-friendly Jungle Fever Bouncer\, and a Football Shootout\, with unlimited-ride Warrigala Ride Passes available to purchase in advance. \nA huge lineup of food trucks and stalls will offer multicultural cuisine\, including Malaysian street food\, Asian fusion\, fresh seafood\, gourmet pizza\, South American flavours\, European classics\, Japanese sandos\, Dutch mini pancakes\, and more\, alongside P&C favourites like the cheese toastie stall\, drinks stall\, and jam and home bake stall. \nEntertainment throughout the day will include professional face painting and balloon twisting\, the much-loved Laughing Clowns sideshow attraction\, and live performances from the school band and other stage acts\, with more acts to be announced. A Warrigala Raffle with major prizes will also be running\, with tickets available soon. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 18th July 2026\, 10am–3pm \nWhere:  Warrigal Road State School\, 314 Warrigal Road\, Eight Mile Plains 4113 \nCost: Entry is free for all families\, with carnival ride passes available for purchase separately. \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/warrigala-fete-2026/
LOCATION:Warrigal Road State School\, 314 Warrigal Road\, Eight Mile Plains\, Qld\, 4113\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Open House
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the city’s most fascinating spaces during Brisbane Open House this July 2026. This massive\, free-entry weekend event allows Brisbane kids and parents to explore historic landmarks\, private architectural homes\, and hidden CBD towers\, alongside hands-on children’s workshops and behind-the-scenes guided tours. \nBrisbane Open House 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nBrisbane Open House 2026 will be held on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July\, and promises to be one of the most ambitious programs in the event’s history. \nThis year\, 93 buildings and spaces across Greater Brisbane will open their doors\, with more than 30 new to the program\, including a record 16 private homes. The program spans every era of Brisbane’s built history\, from the convict-built Spring Hill Windmill Tower (the oldest surviving building in Queensland) to the new towers rewriting the city skyline. \nHighlights this year include: \nNew buildings and spaces opening for the first time\, including three new CBD towers\, the Brisbane Portrait Gallery in Fish Lane\, and a number of private residential homes showcasing innovative subtropical design. Several architecture studios will also open their doors\, including Populous\, Bates Smart\, Architectus\, and BVN. \nA full calendar of lead-up events running through June and July\, including guided walks\, talks\, workshops\, and tours. From a live bronze pour at the UAP Foundry to a 30-metre descent into a Cross River Rail station under construction\, there is plenty to explore beyond the open buildings. There will also be hands-on children’s workshops and Ask an Architect sessions. \nReturning favourites include St John’s Cathedral\, the Spring Hill Baths\, the Port of Brisbane and Patrick Terminals\, Svitzer’s tug base\, and many more. \nMost buildings are free to visit with no booking required\, though some venues (including the private homes) are pre-booked tours only. Please check individual building listings for details. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2026. \nWhere: various Brisbane landmarks \nCost: Free – please note that some tours and activities require bookings. \nMore information: here \n 
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LOCATION:Various Brisbane locations\, Queensland\, Australia
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