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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
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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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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:Gold Coast's Next Top Dogel
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast families looking for a fun day out will love Gold Coast’s Next Top Dogel at Sanctuary Cove in August 2026. This free\, dog-friendly community event features entertaining canine competitions\, market stalls\, and kids face painting\, making it the perfect weekend activity for local parents\, children\, and their favourite furry friends. \nGold Coast’s Next Top Dogel\nGold Coast’s Next Top Dogel is a community event celebrating the region’s most lovable\, talented and downright adorable dogs. Formerly known as Main Beach’s Next Top Dogel\, the event has been rebranded and relocated to Sanctuary Cove\, offering a spacious and scenic backdrop for a family-friendly day out. \nLocal pups compete for the coveted Next Top Dogel crown across a range of categories\, including Best Big Dog\, Best Medium Dog\, Best Small Dog\, Best Groomed\, Best Dressed and Cutest Puppy. There are also fun categories for Best Trick and Best Owner and Dog Costume. Entrant images will be judged ahead of the event\, with the top six in each category invited to parade on the day. All finalists must be available to attend in person. \nThe Dachshund Dash is a crowd favourite\, giving sausage dogs the chance to race for glory and make it through to the final. Dogs can be entered into the Dachshund Dash by ticking the relevant box when submitting a competition entry. \nAnyone attending with a dog is welcome to walk the Harmony Early Education Grand Parade for a chance to win two nights at InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef\, including breakfast and luxury launch transfers for two adults (flights not included). This is the Lucky Dog Draw. \nThe day also features market stalls open from 9am to 1.30pm\, with dog treats\, clothing\, pet accessories and more\, plus kids face painting\, a kombi photobooth and caricatures. \nWhether your dog is a trick master\, a social butterfly or simply a very good boy or girl\, this is a great day out for pets and their people. Details on how to enter can be found on the event website. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 15th August 2026\, 10am – 2:30pm \nWhere: Marine Village Sanctuary Cove\, Masthead Way\, Hope Island\, 4212 \nCost: Free entry \nMore information: here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/gold-coasts-next-top-dogel/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Cove\, 1 Masthead Way\, Sanctuary Cove\, Queensland\, 4212\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free Activity,Gold Coast Events
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SUMMARY:Rewind the Good Times - Coombabah SHS turns 40!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate four decades of memories at Coombabah State High School’s 40th anniversary event this August 2026. Perfect for local Gold Coast and Brisbane families\, this free community afternoon features delicious food trucks\, live entertainment\, school tours\, and nostalgia-filled memorabilia displays to connect past and present students for a memorable celebration. \nRewind the Good Times – Coombabah SHS turns 40!\n\n\nCoombabah State High School is turning 40\, and the whole community is invited to celebrate with an afternoon of food\, fun\, and flashbacks. \nRewind the Good Times is a chance to reconnect with old friends\, former staff\, and the Coombabah community from years gone by. Whether attending in the 80s\, 90s\, 2000s\, or beyond\, this is the perfect opportunity to relive the memories and celebrate the journey together. \nThe afternoon features food trucks\, live entertainment\, school tours\, and a display of memorabilia and memories. Families\, former students\, and classmates are all welcome to come celebrate the past\, present\, and future of Coombabah SHS. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 15th August 2026\, 3pm – 7pm \nWhere: Coombabah State High School\, 550 Pine Ridge Rd\, Coombabah 4216 \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/rewind-the-good-times-coombabah-shs-turns-40/
LOCATION:Coombabah State High School\, 550 Pine Ridge Road\, Coombabah\, Queensland\, 4216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free Activity,Gold Coast Events
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SUMMARY:Walking with Invasives - Biosecurity Trail at the Botanic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What does a fish\, a beetle and an ant have in common? \nFind out on the Walking with Invasives Biosecurity Trail during National Biosecurity Week\, while enjoying a day out at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. \nThis free\, self-guided experience will introduce you to some of Queensland’s most significant invasive species threats and show how everyone can play a part in protecting our environment\, agriculture and communities. Each sign delves into an invasive species and has QR codes that unlock extra facts and information. \nThe Walking with Invasives Biosecurity Trail will run for several weeks across the end of August and early September to celebrate National Biosecurity Week (24-30 August). \nPlay your visit\nWhen: 15 August – 6 September \nWhere: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens (See the information desk) \nMore information
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/walking-with-invasives-biosecurity-trail-at-the-botanic-gardens/
LOCATION:Brisbane Botanic Gardens\, Mt Coot-tha\, Mt Coot-tha Road\, Toowong\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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