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Kids and Family Events in Brisbane | What’s on in South East Queensland
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Tree of Hope & Gratitude @ Toowong Village – Messages that Matter
Toowong Village 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong, Brisbane
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Brisbane Sculpture Festival
Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2025 This July, the Mt 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. Presented by Sculptors Queensland, the free event features both indoor and outdoor exhibitions with stunning works by local sculptors – […]
Nature Explorer Campaign
Nature Explorer Campaign A new regional initiative is combining technology and outdoor education to engage kids in a big way. The Nature Explorer Campaign, powered by Agents of Discovery®, is transforming public spaces across the region into dynamic learning environments using augmented reality (AR). From the City of Moreton Bay to Fraser Coast Regional Council, […]
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Tree of Hope & Gratitude @ Toowong Village – Messages that Matter
Tree of Hope & Gratitude @ Toowong Village Messages that Matter Take a quiet moment beneath the beautiful Jacaranda Tree at Toowong Village to share a message that truly matters. Write an inspiring note of hope for patients at The Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Centre, or a heartfelt message of gratitude for the incredible […]
Mulch Minion Festival
Mulch Minion Festival The Mulch Minion Festival returns on Monday 29th September. Held annually in the cane fields of the Gold Coast, this much-loved community event transforms sugar cane mulch bales into colourful Minion-themed sculptures, creating a trail of fun for families to discover during the school holidays. Residents, community groups, and local businesses take […]
Aviation High’s Aerospace Annual Experience Day
Aviation High’s Aerospace Annual Experience Day Aviation High’s Aerospace Annual Experience Day is back. Visitors can look forward to a range of aviation-themed experiences throughout the day. The event will feature industry stalls and career information sessions, offering insights into opportunities within the aviation sector. Exciting demonstrations will include helicopters landing on the oval, rocket […]
Brisbane Emergency Services Expo
Brisbane Emergency Services Expo Bring your family along to the Brisbane Emergency Services Expo to learn how to prepare for severe weather and for a fun day of free family entertainment. Enjoy family fun with food trucks, Paw Patrol, face painting, a jumping castle and more! Children can also speak to their heroes and sit […]
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Chirn Park Street Festival @ Southport
Chirn Park Street Festival @ Southport Enjoy live music, local food, market stalls and more! Chirn Park Street Festival is back! This free community celebration will feature an incredible line up of live music, roving performers, kid’s entertainment, local food and business specials, community groups, market stalls, pop-up bar and more! Chirn Park Street Festival […]
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Valley Fiesta
Valley Fiesta 2025 Brisbane’s biggest free street party, Valley Fiesta, will return on Saturday 11th October 2025, taking over Fortitude Valley with a vibrant celebration of live music. Now in its 29th year, this all-ages event will transform the city’s iconic entertainment precinct, featuring local and national acts across two main stages in the Brunswick […]
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Eatons Hill Ambulance Station Open Day
Eatons Hill Ambulance Station Open Day The Community Open Day at Eatons Hill Ambulance Station offers a fantastic opportunity for families to connect with local emergency service workers in a relaxed and engaging environment. Visitors will have the chance to meet Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics, Queensland Fire Department firefighters, Queensland Police Service officers and SES […]
HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets
HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets The HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct. Every Sunday from 6 am to 11:30 am, HOTA buzzes with fresh farm produce, including organic options, artisanal foods, boutique fashion, and handcrafted goods. Like […]
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Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo @ Bribie Island
Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo @ Bribie Island Bribie Island will host an action-packed day of community connection and education at the Emergency Services Expo. This family-friendly event brings together a wide range of emergency service organisations, offering visitors a chance to explore the vital work they do to keep the community safe. Guests can […]
Movies on the Esplanade @ Chill Cove
Movies on the Esplanade @ Chill Cove Every Sunday, the Chill Cove at the Surfers Paradise People’s Esplanade Pop-Up will come alive with free family movies under the stars, supported by Councillor Darren Taylor. Families are invited to head down to watch some favourites and classics. Schedule: 24th August – Barbie 31st August – Ghostbusters: […]
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