Kids and Family Events in Brisbane and South East Queensland
Find the best family events happening in Brisbane and South East Queensland. From free community events and school holiday activities to festivals, markets and live shows — updated regularly so you never miss a thing.
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IAG Kids: Move it
Ipswich Art Gallery d’Arcy Doyle Place, Corner Limestone and Nicholas Streets, Ipswich
Yield exhibition @ Caboolture Regional Art Gallery
Caboolture Regional Art Gallery 4 Hasking St, Caboolture
Week of Events
Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums
Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums Explore intergenerational activities and immersive experiences that will ignite your imagination. Imaginariums are perfect for all ages. They offer hands-on fun and learning through creative exploration. Available at Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum. Drop in any time during museum opening hours to enjoy fun […]
IAG Kids: Move it
IAG Kids: Move it DATE EXTENDED! Due to popular demand we are keeping MOVE IT open a bit longer! This summer, IAG Kids presents a brand-new hands-on exhibition, Move It. Visitors can build, fly, roll and race their way through a series of interactive activities = design and test a LEGO® car, experiment with flight […]
The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition
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 […]
Yield exhibition @ Caboolture Regional Art Gallery
Yield exhibition @ Caboolture Regional Art Gallery Yield at Caboolture Regional Art Gallery invites visitors of all ages to explore Australia’s agricultural history through contemporary artworks by local, national and international artists. Inspired by the legacy of Dr Joseph Bancroft and early agricultural practices, the exhibition encourages families to reflect on how the land’s past […]
BrisAsia Festival
BrisAsia Festival 2026 BrisAsia Festival returns to Brisbane with a vibrant celebration of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse, marking a season of bold energy, confidence and cultural connection. The festival showcases Asian culture, cuisine, art and music across the city with an expanded program featuring new headline events and family-friendly […]
STEAM Zone at Redland City Council Libraries
Join us each week for a special after-school exploration of everything STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). These fun drop-in sessions feature a range of cool interactive projects like fort building, LEGO challenges, coding Smart Trains, learning to use GarageBand, creating stick bombs, building monsters and more! Unleash your creativity through a wide variety […]
The Fire Horse Ignites @ The Star Brisbane
The Fire Horse Ignites @ The Star Brisbane Experience The Fire Horse Ignites, a powerful nightly hero show on the Leisure Deck. Each evening, a sonic fire ceremony builds toward the dramatic lighting of a five-metre tall steel horse sculpture, surrounded by glowing lanterns and soaring jets of flame. A three-minute symphonic score blends orchestral […]
STEAM Zone at Redland City Council Libraries
Join us each week for a special after-school exploration of everything STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). These fun drop-in sessions feature a range of cool interactive projects like fort building, LEGO challenges, coding Smart Trains, learning to use GarageBand, creating stick bombs, building monsters and more! Unleash your creativity through a wide variety […]
STEAM Zone at Redland City Council Libraries
Join us each week for a special after-school exploration of everything STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). These fun drop-in sessions feature a range of cool interactive projects like fort building, LEGO challenges, coding Smart Trains, learning to use GarageBand, creating stick bombs, building monsters and more! Unleash your creativity through a wide variety […]
Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival 2026
Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival 2026 The Tết (Lunar New Year Festival) is the largest cultural celebration of the Vietnamese community, heralding the start of the Lunar New Year and the arrival of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. ***PLEASE NOTE: This is the RESCHEDULED event originally planned for 13 & 14 February*** Vietnamese Lunar New […]
Drive-in Movie Narangba
Drive-in Movie Narangba Families and friends are invited to enjoy the magic of a classic movie night under the stars at the upcoming Drive-In Movie Night. Guests can simply park their car, tune in to the designated radio frequency, and settle in for an unforgettable drive-in cinema experience. It’s the perfect outing for kids of […]
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year Celebrate the Year of the Horse in the heart of Fortitude Valley this Lunar New Year! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, unique flavours, and lively entertainment that make this celebration unforgettable. Book a table at one of the Valley’s top Asian restaurants to indulge in exceptional cuisine while enjoying the festive […]
Lunar New Year @ Gold Coast
Lunar New Year @ Gold Coast 2026 Southport’s Chinatown will come alive this Lunar New Year as the community comes together to celebrate the Year of the Horse with an afternoon and evening of cultural entertainment, family activities and great food. Representing vitality and perseverance, the Year of the Horse will be celebrated from 3pm […]
Kidzchella – Robina
Kidzchella - Robina KIDZCHELLA is bringing a kids first festival experience filled with colour, music and big smiles. Designed especially for families, the event offers a relaxed opportunity to enjoy an evening outdoors while the children dive into a program of fun activities and entertainment. Young festivalgoers can enjoy a free jumping castle, face painting […]
Lunar New Year in the Gardens
Lunar New Year in the Gardens 2026 **PLEASE NOTE: This is the RESCHEDULED event originally planned for Sunday 15th February** BrisAsia Festival 2026 presents Lunar New Year in the Gardens! Head along and celebrate a dazzling Lunar New Year spectacular in partnership with ABC Radio Brisbane, featuring special guest MC's Kelly Higgins Devine and Ashwin […]
Harrisville Sunday Farm Day
Harrisville Sunday Farm Day Join Harrisville Farm for their Sunday Farm Day. These events will be held on the last Sunday of every month in Harrisville, the farm will be open with a variety of poultry for sale, as well as feed, equipment, and more. Visitors can also enjoy: The animal nursery Chick and duckling […]
**NEW DATE** BIG LOVE – 90 Years of the Walter Taylor Bridge
BIG LOVE – 90 Years of the Walter Taylor Bridge BIG LOVE celebrates 90 years of the Walter Taylor Bridge with a heart-warming community event at Indooroopilly. The celebration brings together Valentine’s Day festivities and a milestone birthday for one of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks, recognising the bridge’s rich history and its special place in […]
the Y Gymnastics OPEN DAYs
The Y Gymnastics OPEN DAYs You are invited to explore what Gymnastics at the Y is all about at a series of free open days taking place across YMCA venues including Acacia Ridge, Bowen Hills, Caloundra, Jamboree Heights, Mango Hill, Stafford and Victoria Point. This welcoming community session gives children the chance to try gymnastics […]
Picnic in the Park at Bardon Markets
Picnic in the Park at Bardon Markets Picnic in the Park is a special edition of The Bardon Markets, inviting the community to enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning outdoors. Set within Norman Buchan Park, the market transforms the green space into a laid back picnic setting where families, friends, neighbours and even four legged companions […]
Minutia – Circus Stories in Nature
Minutia - Circus Stories in Nature Due to the rain forecast the 13th performance has been moved to the 12th Minutia is a free, family-friendly circus experience taking place over two nights at different locations in February 2026. Designed for children aged 5 to 13 but enjoyed by audiences of all ages, this immersive outdoor […]
Monday, February 16, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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