Brisbane Kids

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
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The Premier's Reading Challenge
2026-04-27 - 2026-08-28 | Online, Online, Online, Online, Australia
The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2026
The 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.
It 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.
Get involved
Key dates
Registrations open: 27 April
Reading period commences for Prep to Year 9 students: 11 May
Early childhood participation period: 17 to 28 August
Reading period finishes for Prep to Year 9 students: 28 August
Celebration Weeks: 2 to 13 November
The 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.
For more information, head to The Premier’s Reading Challenge website here https://readingchallenge.education.qld.gov.au/

Fascinating Science at Bribie Island Seaside Museum
2026-06-06 - 2026-09-06 | Bribie Island Seaside Museum, South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island, QLD, Australia
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.
Fascinating Science at Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Fascinating Science is a free, hands-on touring exhibition developed by Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, coming to the Bribie Island Seaside Museum.
The 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.
With 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.
Plan your visit
When: Saturday 6th June – Sunday 6th September 2026. Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10am – 4pm, and Saturday – Sunday 10am – 3pm.
Where: Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4007
Cost: Free entry
More information here
