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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
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SUMMARY:BEACON Installation - Gold Coast
DESCRIPTION:Experience a striking visual display at the BEACON installation during the BLEACH Festival at HOTA this October 2026. Designed for Gold Coast and Brisbane families\, this monumental\, colorful artwork offers interactive spaces\, inspiring poetry\, and mesmerizing choir performances as dusk falls\, creating a glowing hub of creativity and connection. \nBEACON Installation – Gold Coast\nA bright and bold beacon of belonging\, this epic\, large-scale installation becomes a landmark for joy across the 10 days of BLEACH Festival. \nLed by Everybody NOW!\, BEACON is a new commission designed by internationally acclaimed artist Morag Myerscough (UK)\, in collaboration with hundreds of Gold Coasters who participated in creative workshops. \nImpossible to miss\, BEACON calls you in with vibrant colours\, hand-painted patterned entrances and adorned gateways. Step inside to discover a welcoming space for all people\, of all ages\, to explore\, connect and create. \nBecome mesmerised as the natural world interacts with the artwork\, light dances through space\, shapes move with the wind\, and poetic text by best-selling author and ABC TV presenter Holly Ringland signals messages from people and place. \nAcross the festival\, as dusk falls\, BEACON sends out a siren of song with local community singers\, the BEACON Festival Choir\, performing a special musical arrangement of Holly Ringland’s poem\, before neon light transforms the artwork into a glowing nighttime festival hub. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Thursday 1st October – Sunday 11th October 2026\, from 10am \nWhere: HOTA Lake Precinct\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise 4218 \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/beacon-installation-gold-coast/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free Activity,Gold Coast Events
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SUMMARY:Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast families looking for engaging\, early childhood activities will love Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery in June 2026. This free monthly program offers local parents and young kids a playful introduction to art through interactive movement and storytelling\, making it a fantastic weekend outing to spark creativity in toddlers. \nArt Explorers at HOTA Gallery 2026\nArt Explorers is a free monthly program at HOTA Gallery designed for young children and their parents or carers. Through playful guided tours\, children are invited to connect with art through movement and storytelling\, nurturing curiosity and creativity along the way. \nRecommended for children aged 2 to 5\, each session runs for 45 minutes. Children must be accompanied by an adult carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. \nTickets are free but registration is required. A link to register can be found on the HOTA website. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Once a month\, 10:30am start \nWhere: HOTA Gallery\, 135 Bundall Rd\, Surfers Paradise\, 4217 \nCost: Free\, registration required \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/art-explorers-at-hota-gallery-2026/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Free Activity,Gold Coast Events
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SUMMARY:Fridays at the Bardon Markets
DESCRIPTION:Unwind at the end of the week at Fridays at the Bardon Markets\, a relaxed weekly night market perfect for families looking for an easy dinner out. This July 2026\, Brisbane kids and parents can enjoy an international lineup of food vendors\, a community bar\, and live music at this dog-friendly suburban gathering. \nFridays at the Bardon Markets\nFridays at the Bardon Markets is a relaxed weekly night market in the suburbs\, bringing together dinner\, drinks\, and family fun every Friday evening. \nThe markets feature a diverse rotating lineup of food vendors spanning cuisines from around the world\, including artisan pizza\, Moroccan\, Thai\, Malaysian\, Korean\, Indonesian\, and Indian street food\, alongside gluten-free options\, frozen yogurt\, tiramisu\, and artisan mead. The bar serves up drinks in a relaxed\, community atmosphere. \nLive music\, heaters\, and undercover seating make for a comfortable evening out whatever the weather. The markets are dog friendly\, family friendly\, and easy to get to with plenty of parking nearby. \nMore than just a market\, Fridays at the Bardon Markets is a weekly celebration of local community. Visitors are encouraged to bring friends\, family\, and the dog for a great Friday night out in the suburbs \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Friday evenings\, 4:00pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: Bardon Markets\, Corner of Baroona Rd & Rainworth Rd\, Bardon \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/fridays-at-the-bardon-markets/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Bardon Markets\, Corner of Baroona Rd and Rainworth Rd\, Bardon\, Qld\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Markets
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