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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260520T082753Z
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SUMMARY:The Red Dress exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Families and kids can experience a unique piece of global art at the Museum of Brisbane when The Red Dress exhibition makes its first Australian appearance from July 2026 to September 2026. This award-winning project showcases incredible collaborative creativity\, uniting 380 international embroiderers to create one extraordinary Guinness World Record garment. \nThe Red Dress exhibition\nCollaborative creativity from 380 embroiderers in 51 countries interwoven into one garment. \nThe Red Dress is an award-winning global community art project conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod\, spanning 14 years and uniting 380 embroiderers across 51 countries into a single\, extraordinary garment. Museum of Brisbane and Warwick Art Gallery will jointly exhibit the work in a significant coup for Queensland\, marking its first ever showing in Australia. \nOriginally designed to spark conversations about identity\, the project has evolved into a powerful platform for self-expression\, amplifying marginalised voices and addressing social issues through traditional embroidery and intricate stitchwork. From 2009 to 2023\, pieces of the dress travelled the globe\, embroidered by 367 women\, 11 men and two non-binary artists from 51 countries\, among them refugees\, asylum seekers\, survivors of war\, and disadvantaged women worldwide. The project carries local resonance too\, with Brisbane connections woven throughout. \nConstructed from 87 panels of burgundy silk dupion\, the completed dress weighs 6.8kg and holds a Guinness World Record for the largest collaborative embroidery project. It is estimated to contain between one and 1.5 billion stitches\, each one weighted with personal story and signifying the enduring link between artisans\, first-time embroiderers\, and diverse audiences around the world. \nBrisbane’s AllThreads community created a detailed and highly skilled embroidery for Australia’s contribution to the global project\, capturing the country’s unique landscape\, flora and fauna. \nOn display in Australia for the first time\, textile and embroidery artists and general audiences alike are invited to marvel at the delicate details of this deeply thought-provoking work. All 141 embroiderers with commissioned contributions received compensation\, along with a share of exhibition fees and merchandise sales. The Red Dress has previously been exhibited in major galleries and at political gatherings internationally. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 25th July – Sunday 13th September 2026\, 10am – 5pm daily. \nWhere: Museum of Brisbane\, Level 3\, Brisbane City Hall\, 64 Adelaide St\, Brisbane City 4000 \nCost: Free entry \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/the-red-dress-exhibition/
LOCATION:Museum of Brisbane\, Lv 3\, Brisbane City Hall\, 64 Adelaide St\, Brisbane City QLD 4000\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover inspiring outdoor artwork at the Brisbane Sculpture Festival starting this August 2026. Held at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens\, this event showcases incredible works from local artists. It offers Brisbane kids and parents a wonderful opportunity to explore a scenic sculpture trail and enjoy hands-on art demonstrations together. \nBrisbane Sculpture Festival 2026\nMt 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 showcasing works by some of Queensland’s most prominent sculptors\, from bold and contemporary to whimsical and thought-provoking. Every piece is available for purchase\, and visitors are encouraged to vote in the People’s Choice award for their favourites. A gold coin donation or raffle ticket purchase is appreciated. \nThe indoor exhibition is held at the Mt Coot-tha Auditorium from 1st to 9th August (open daily 10am to 4pm)\, where visitors can view works up close and speak directly with the sculptors. \nThe outdoor sculpture trail winds through the beautiful botanic gardens from 1st August to 30th October (open daily 10am to 4pm)\, with sculptures of all shapes and sizes tucked among the greenery. \nSculpture demonstrations will be held on selected dates throughout the festival\, and small group tours of the outdoor trail are available by appointment. Free parking is available in the gardens’ main carpark\, with overflow parking accessible via Ada Street. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: \n\nOutdoor Exhibition Saturday 1st August until Friday 30th October 2026 during the Garden opening hours (10am – 4pm);\nIndoor Exhibition Saturday 1st August to Sunday 9th August 2026 (10am – 4pm)\n\nWhere: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens & Mt Coot-tha Auditorium\, 170 Mt Coot-tha Road\, Mt Coot-tha \nCost: Free Admission. Gold coin donation or purchase of raffle tickets appreciated for this exhibition with fabulous sculptural and other prizes available. \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane-sculpture-festival/
LOCATION:Queensland
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SUMMARY:Family Funanza - Nerang 2026
DESCRIPTION:Families looking for affordable weekend activities should head to the Big Family Funanza in Nerang this August 2026. This community festival offers Brisbane families a perfect day out featuring free rides\, local food trucks\, and market stalls. It is an ideal way to enjoy quality time together while supporting local neighborhood talent \nFamily Funanza – Nerang 2026\nThe Family Funanza is a vibrant Community and Family Festival coming to Nerang! This event is designed for families to enjoy a day of excitement with a wide range of activities\, food\, and local talent. \nThe festival is packed with a variety of attractions designed to keep the whole family entertained throughout the day. Children can make the most of the FREE rides and kids’ activities\, ensuring plenty of excitement without any extra cost to parents. Beyond the thrills\, guests can wander through a diverse range of market and community stalls\, which offer a great opportunity to browse local crafts and engage with neighborhood initiatives. \nA selection of popular food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious local eats to suit every taste. To top it all off\, the atmosphere will be kept lively with a lineup of local entertainment\, showcasing talent from around the community and providing the perfect soundtrack to your Sunday outing. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Sunday\, 9th August 2026\, 10am – 2pm \nWhere: Country Paradise Parklands\, 231 Beaudesert – Nerang Road\, Nerang\, 4211. \nCost: Free \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/family-funanza-nerang/
LOCATION:Country Paradise Parklands\, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road\, Nerang\, Qld\, 4211\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Gold Coast Events
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SUMMARY:Jan Power's Farmers Market @ Eagle Farm
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm Racecourse offer a fantastic Sunday morning outing for local families and their dogs. Launching in May 2026\, this free Brisbane event features farm-fresh produce\, delicious food stalls\, and artisan products\, providing a premium foodie experience for kids and parents in a historic\, spacious setting. \nJan Power’s Farmers Market @ Eagle Farm\nJan Powers Farmers Markets has launched a new weekly market at Eagle Farm Racecourse\, bringing its signature carefully curated mix of farm-fresh produce\, coffee\, flowers\, hot and cold food\, bakery goods\, plants and artisan products to Brisbane’s inner north. Running every Sunday\, it promises a premium weekly food experience in one of the city’s most historic venues. \nThe spacious\, country-meets-city atmosphere makes for an ideal Sunday outing for the whole family\, including dogs\, with free entry for all. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Every Sunday\, 7am – 1pm \nWhere: Eagle Farm Racecourse\, 230 Lancaster Road\, Ascot 4007 \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/jan-powers-farmers-market-eagle-farm/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Eagle Farm Markets\, 230 Lancaster Rd\, Ascot\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Markets
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SUMMARY:Gold Coast Kite Festival
DESCRIPTION:Soar into a day of colourful community culture at the Gold Coast Kite Festival and India Independence Day Celebration this August 2026. Held at the Broadwater Parklands\, this family-friendly day out for Brisbane and coastal parents features live music\, multicultural performances\, henna\, face painting\, hourly giveaways\, and kite flying workshops for kids. \nGold Coast Kite Festival 2026\nThe Gold Coast Kite Festival and India Independence Day Celebration is proudly organised by the Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC). This much-loved event promises a full day of cultural festivities and family-friendly fun. \nGuests can enjoy a grand stage filled with multicultural performances\, live music\, a special band performance\, and live DJ sets. The celebration also features cultural stalls\, hourly giveaways\, henna art\, face painting\, and a kite flying workshop\, with kites available to purchase on the day. \nIt is the perfect picnic day out for the whole family\, celebrating India’s independence and the rich cultural diversity of the Gold Coast community. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Sunday 9th August 2026\, 9am – 3pm \nWhere: Broadwater Parklands\, Marine Parade\, Southport\, 4215 \nMore information here
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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