Find the best family-friendly events happening across 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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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Carols by the Sea in North Burleigh. Local families and kids can explore a dedicated children's zone with inflatables, bubbles, and craft activities, before settling in for stage carols, roving performers, delicious food trucks, a visit from Santa, and evening fireworks. Carols by the Sea - North […]
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Now is the time to book classes, workshops, camps and care for the September/October 2026 school holidays! You'll find a variety of school holiday programs and workshops on the Brisbane Kids website for kids and teens, ranging from full-day to shorter sessions: Creative Art STEM Soccer Gymnastics and Ninja Golf Dance Wellbeing Chess Mixed Sports […] |
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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 as Tugun Lights Up returns for an evening of free family fun on Toolona Street. Kids will love the live stage shows, carol singers, roving performers, and a special visit from Santa, while parents can browse the Christmas market stalls and dine under the stars. Tugun Lights Up […]
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Celebrate the holiday season this December 2026 at the Pacific Pines Christmas Carols, an easy day trip south of Brisbane for local families. Kids will love the free face painting, stage carols, and a visit from Santa, while parents browse market stalls, enjoy tasty food trucks, and catch the fireworks finale. Pacific Pines Christmas Carols […] 
Experience rural charm at Cowboys and Country at Historic Rivermill in Mount Nathan on select Saturdays this October, November, and December 2026. Ideal for Brisbane families, this free weekend outing features beginner line dancing, reptile shows, whip cracking, mechanical bull rides, market stalls, and hands-on farm animal feeding by the river. Cowboys & Country at […] |
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Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […] |
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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Carols on the Lawn and Christmas Market at Sanctuary Cove Marine Village. Local families and kids can pack a picnic blanket to sing along to favourite carols, meet Santa, Mrs Claus, and Rudolph, browse handmade gifts, and watch the spectacular fireworks finale. Carols on the Lawn and […] |
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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. Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery […] |
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Celebrate the holiday season this December 2026 at the Mermaid Waters Christmas Park Party at McIlwain Family Park. Local families and kids can pack a picnic blanket to enjoy face painting, lawn games, live music, and tasty food truck treats before watching the spectacular Flotilla of Lights illuminate the waterways. Mermaid Waters Christmas Park Party […] |
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Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […] |
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Step into a magical gingerbread village at Christmas in Broadbeach this December 2026. Gold Coast holidaymakers and local families can enjoy free festive workshops, hands-on cookie decorating, storytime theatre, and special evening visits from Santa, plus a special outdoor screening of Elf at Kurrawa Park. Christmas in Broadbeach 2026 Christmas in Broadbeach turns Broadbeach Mall […]
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Celebrate the festive season seaside at Christmas Markets GC at Broadwater Parklands in Southport this December 2026. Local families can explore more than 100 craft stalls, feast at gourmet food trucks, meet Santa for free photos, and enjoy carnival rides and live holiday music right along the water. Christmas Markets GC 2026 Christmas Markets GC […] 
Spread holiday cheer at Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks at Viney Park this December 2026. Northern Gold Coast and visiting families can gather from 5:30pm to grab food truck bites and join in kids activities, followed by free outdoor Christmas movies and a 8:30pm fireworks display each night. Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks Coomera Christmas […] 
Pack a picnic blanket and settle onto the lawns of Kurrawa Park for a free Christmas Movie Under the Stars in Broadbeach this December 2026. Local families can enjoy local dinner options, soak up the festive holiday atmosphere, and watch the festive comedy favorite Elf on the big screen. Christmas Movie Under the Stars @ […] |
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Celebrate the holiday season at Christmas at Greenheart in Robina this December 2026. This free festive event features Christmas markets, food trucks, face painting, and kids crafts, along with live carols, roving performers, a visit from Santa, and a fireworks finale at the parklands. Christmas at Greenheart - Robina This community celebration invites families to […] |
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Celebrate a decade of holiday cheer at the Currumbin Christmas Carols at Merv Craig Park in Currumbin Waters this December 2026. Local families can pack picnic chairs and head down for free live stage entertainment, festive music, roving performers, market food stalls, a visit from Santa, and a spectacular laser light show finale. Currumbin Christmas […]
Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […]
Spread holiday cheer at Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks at Viney Park this December 2026. Northern Gold Coast and visiting families can gather from 5:30pm to grab food truck bites and join in kids activities, followed by free outdoor Christmas movies and a 8:30pm fireworks display each night. Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks Coomera Christmas […] |
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Catch a magical movie on the sand and watch the ocean night sky light up at Flicks & Fireworks in Surfers Paradise this August 2026. This free beachfront event features family-friendly films under the stars, a spectacular 8pm fireworks show, and easy takeaway dining options. Flicks & Fireworks Surfers Paradise Movie on the beach, fireworks […] |
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Celebrate New Year's Eve early this December 2026 with Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park. Local families and kids can jump aboard the New Year Express train, explore the Bubble Zone, and bounce on inflatables before settling in for tasty food truck treats and a 8pm beach fireworks finale. Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park […] |
Event details can change. Always check with the organiser before heading out to any Brisbane or SEQ event, and let us know if anything needs updating at [email protected]