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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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 […]
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 […]
Lighting the City Green for St Patrick
Lighting the City Green for St Patrick To celebrate the 2026 St Patrick’s Day Parade, the city will shine bright in Irish spirit with City Hall, the Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Kangaroo Point Bridge, and the iconic Reddacliff Place sculptures all glowing green in honour of the occasion. The celebrations continue on Monday, 16 March, […]
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 […]
Lighting the City Green for St Patrick
Lighting the City Green for St Patrick To celebrate the 2026 St Patrick’s Day Parade, the city will shine bright in Irish spirit with City Hall, the Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Kangaroo Point Bridge, and the iconic Reddacliff Place sculptures all glowing green in honour of the occasion. The celebrations continue on Monday, 16 March, […]
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 […]
Everleigh Easter Movie Night
Everleigh Easter Movie Night Families are invited to enjoy a relaxed outdoor cinema experience as Red Dog lights up the big screen. Guests can bring a picnic rug, settle in on the grass and make a night of it, with food available from Eve Café, local food trucks and free popcorn to enjoy during the […]
National Ride2School Day
National Ride2School Day 2026 Join more than 350,000 students across the nation who will ride, walk, scoot and skate to school on Friday 20 March 2026. National Ride2School Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel and one of the best days on the school calendar. It is a day full of fun and colour […]
Free Kids Movie Night at the Bardon Markets
Free Kids Movie Night at the Bardon Markets Bardon Markets is hosting a free outdoor movie night, with a screening of Oddball on the big screen at sunset. Based on a true story, Oddball follows a mischievous dog trained to protect a colony of penguins from foxes. A heartwarming Australian family film full of adventure, […]
The Aussies – The 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
The Aussies - The 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships The 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland at North Kirra SLSC and Tugun SLSC from 21 – 29 March. The Aussies is an annual event where members from Australia’s 316 Surf Clubs come together to compete in […]
Family Pride hosted by Rainbow Families
Family Pride hosted by Rainbow Families Family Pride Disco, hosted by Rainbow Families, is an annual celebration created especially for LGBTQ+ parents, carers, children and allies. This free community event offers a relaxed and inclusive space where families in all their forms can come together to connect, celebrate and simply enjoy time on the dance […]
World Down Syndrome Day Fun Fair 2026
World Down Syndrome Day Fun Fair 2026 Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate WDSD 2026! With the theme 'Together Against Loneliness,' our DS Playgroup is hosting free family-friendly activities and entertainment to champion inclusion and community spirit. Enjoy a sausage sizzle and enter our raffle! All proceeds go directly toward keeping our […]
City Hall Drawing Tour with Renee Kire
City Hall Drawing Tour with Renee Kire Curious minds of all ages are welcome to see, draw and discover the architecture of Brisbane City Hall in this special artist-led drawing tour with Museum of Brisbane Artist in Residence Renee Kire. The guided experience brings together City Hall history, architectural insights and Renee's artistic practice, with […]
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane’s free Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs is back, bringing movie nights under the stars to communities across the city. Families and friends are invited to bring a picnic blanket, pack some snacks, and enjoy a selection of popular films at parks and reserves near them. 2026: 🍿 13 Feb […]
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 […]
Bands in Parks: Easter Bunny Boogie
Bands in Parks: Easter Bunny Boogie Celebrate Easter in the sunshine with a relaxed afternoon of live music, family fun, food trucks and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Brass Roots Live and the Ken Chow Jazz Bands will bring their unique blend of smooth Jazz and upbeat brass tunes. Keep an eye out […]
Caloundra Street Fair’s Best Dressed Dog Competition
Caloundra Street Fair's Best Dressed Dog Competition Caloundra Street Fair is hosting a Best Dressed Dog Competition across three consecutive Sundays throughout March, and the canine fashion stakes are high. Dress a pup in their most fabulous, funny or creative outfit and bring them down to the markets for a chance to win. Pirates, princesses, […]
Monday, March 16, 2026
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Friday, March 20, 2026
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
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