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 […]
WaterFest 2026
WaterFest 2026 is your chance to explore, protect, and celebrate Ipswich's stunning waterways. From free family-friendly fishing competitions and kayaking to platypus conservation walks and school holiday activities, there's something for everyone across April and May 2026. Be inspired to get outdoors and discover the Bremer River, Brisbane River, and the many creeks winding through […]
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 […]
Bluewater Festival
The Bluewater Festival is back for Easter 2026, lighting up Brisbane's bayside at Shorncliffe for a fun-filled long weekend of live music, food trucks, markets, rides, fireworks and family entertainment. Don't miss one of Brisbane Northside's most beloved community festivals! Bluewater Festival 2026 The famous Bluewater Festival is back in 2026 to light up the […]
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 […]
Easter on the Esplanade @ Surfers
Easter on the Esplanade @ Surfers The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets will return this Easter long weekend with a lively two-night celebration along the Esplanade. Held on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, the markets will transform the beachfront into a festive Easter hub, featuring more than 100 stalls offering handmade gifts, artisan products, and a […]
Redcliffe Easter Markets
Redcliffe Easter Markets The Redcliffe Markets Easter Extravaganza returns for the long weekend with a special Good Friday pop up and an Easter Sunday market, bringing two full days of festive fun to the foreshore. More than 250 stalls will line the market, offering locally made goods, delicious food and sweet treats, alongside live entertainment […]
Good Friday Festival @ Axis Church
Good Friday Festival @ Axis Church 2026 Families are invited to celebrate Easter at the annual Good Friday Festival hosted by Axis Church. This free community celebration offers a day of fun for all ages, with plenty of activities and entertainment to enjoy. Children can explore jumping castles, an animal farm petting zoo, a nine […]
Coochiemudlo Island Easter Markets
Coochiemudlo Island Easter Markets So much family fun at an Easter themed market with visits from the Easter Bunny and a mix of amazing stallholders. The Coochiemudlo Island Easter Markets provide a great family day out. Drive to Victoria Point and take the eight-minute ferry across to Coochiemudlo Island. A short walk from the ferry […]
Easter Movie Night at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Easter Movie Night at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Families are welcome to enjoy a magical evening under the stars at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Easter Movie Night on Saturday, 4th April. This year's outdoor screening features Paddington in Peru on the Cinema Lawn, just outside the main sanctuary entrance. The fun kicks off from 4pm […]
Easter Market Fun Fest
Easter Market Fun Fest Enjoy a relaxed day by the water at the Toorbul Foreshore, where you can browse a selection of market stalls set against a scenic coastal backdrop in Toorbul. This welcoming community event showcases an impressive range of local and district arts and crafts, alongside home baking, preserves, plants, and plenty of […]
Hawthorne Community Easter Egg Hunt
Hawthorne Community Easter Egg Hunt The Hawthorne Community Easter Egg Hunt, presented by Councillor Lucy Collier, invites families to enjoy a free morning of Easter fun at Hawthorne Park near the playground on Riding Road. This family friendly community event features a large Easter egg hunt with plenty of goodies to discover, along with free […]
Indro Kids Game Show
The Indro Kids Game Show is taking over Indooroopilly Shopping Centre these Easter school holidays — and your kids are the stars! Forget trivia. This is a fast, funny competition where two teams go head-to-head guessing the most popular answers from a real survey of Indro kids aged 5 to 12. The closer you match […]
Easter Saturday – FREE Family Fun @ Nicholas Street Precinct
Easter Saturday 2026 brings free family fun to the heart of Ipswich at Nicholas Street Precinct! The Roving Easter Bunny will be hopping through the precinct, spreading Easter cheer and handing out free chocolate eggs for kids of all ages. With no bookings required, it's the perfect relaxed Easter school holidays outing for families in […]
Movies in the Park – Easter Special
Celebrate Easter 2026 with a free outdoor cinema experience at Little Bayside Park, Manly! This free family event brings Peter Rabbit 2 to the big screen under the stars, with live music, local food vendors, and a fun-filled atmosphere the whole family can enjoy. Whether you're packing a picnic blanket or grabbing a bite from […]
Easter Eggstravaganza @ Sandstone Point
Easter Eggstravaganza @ Sandstone Point Celebrate Easter Sunday with a jam-packed day of fun, entertainment, and festive activities for all ages. Starting from 9:30am, the event features live entertainment, market stalls filled with goodies, and an interactive petting zoo where children can make new fluffy friends. With so much to explore, it promises to be […]
Sunday Sounds @ Paradise Point Parklands
Sunday Sounds @ Paradise Point Parklands Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of free music and dancing at Paradise Point Parklands. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of free live music and fun at Paradise Point Parklands. Bring your family and friends along to enjoy an afternoon of free live music, suitable for the whole family. Bring your chairs, […]
Sanctuary Cove Easter Eggstravaganza
Sanctuary Cove Easter Eggstravaganza 2026 Hop into the festive spirit this Easter as the Marine Village transforms into a wonderland of FREE family fun! Join in for a magical day filled with excitement, adventure, and Easter cheer for all ages. Be sure to say hello to the Easter Bunny, who will be hopping around for […]
Easter United @ Gold Coast
Easter United 2026 @ Gold Coast Easter United 2026 is set to be an brilliant and inclusive celebration, bringing together people from across the Gold Coast for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and the true meaning of Easter. An afternoon filled with laughter, family, food trucks, kids activation space, a marketplace and live […]
Moggill Sunday Farm Day
Moggill Sunday Farm Day Monthly Sunday Farm Days in Moggill are held on the first Sunday of every month, offering families a relaxed and hands-on farm experience. The farm opens to visitors with a range of poultry available for purchase, along with feed, equipment and other farm essentials. Guests can visit the animal nursery to […]
Easter Sunday Markets at Old Petrie Town
Easter Sunday Markets at Old Petrie Town Easter Eggtravaganza on Easter Sunday at Old Petrie Town Community Markets. Market Stalls, Food Trucks, Live music and Kids activities Easter Sunday Markets at Old Petrie Town details When: Sunday 5th April, 7am - 1pm Where: Old Petrie Town, Cost: Free entry More information here
Redcliffe Easter Markets
Redcliffe Easter Markets The Redcliffe Markets Easter Extravaganza returns for the long weekend with a special Good Friday pop up and an Easter Sunday market, bringing two full days of festive fun to the foreshore. More than 250 stalls will line the market, offering locally made goods, delicious food and sweet treats, alongside live entertainment […]
Monday, March 30, 2026
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