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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Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Exhibition The Children’s Art Centre is proud to present a collection of seven artist projects for Asia Pacific Triennial Kids. Children can explore their creativity through making and multimedia interactives and reflect on the experiences of others through drawing and video works by artists from India, Aotearoa New Zealand, Malaysia, Saudi […]
Sensory Tours: Deep Blue Exhibition Experience the Deep Blue exhibition through sight, sound, smell, and other sensations. Our tours can be adapted to support sensory sensitivities. Let us know prior to your visit and we will create your tour with care. Perfect for all ages, these tours engage visitors’ senses through tactile experiences and sensory input. Sensory […]
Creative Space - Maximum Madness: Art inspired by Mad Max Drop into Caboolture Regional Art Gallery and enter our creative space, influenced by the Maximum Madness: Art Inspired by Mad Max exhibition. In a post-apocalyptic future, everything is reused and recycled. Rubbish, ripped fabric, old chains, buttons, distressed ribbon and metal pieces all have their […]
These school holidays, come to the State Library of Queensland to explore sustainability with a twist! Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including Make it, change it, save it, presented by State Library of Queensland and developed in collaboration with Reverse Garbage Queensland to create playful worlds using repurposed objects. Visit kuril dhagun and experience […]
First 5 Forever toddler time @ Ashgrove Library Ashgrove Library hosts First 5 Forever Toddler Time, a lively session for parents and toddlers to connect through singing, clapping, and dancing. With engaging action rhymes and songs, this program supports pre-literacy, language, communication, and social skills in little ones aged 1–2 years. First 5 Forever is […]
IAG Kids x Slow Art Collective This summer, visitors are invited to explore a hands-on, immersive exhibition where everyone is encouraged to participate. Using everyday repurposed materials, they can be transported into new creative spaces. The focus is not on the final product, but on the process of making, offering a chance to slow down […]
Tinker table @ Brisbane Square Library The library invites young creators to drop in for Tinker Time—a hands-on session exploring robots, coding, and STEAM activities in an open learning environment. Perfect for curious minds aged four and up, it’s a great opportunity to experiment, learn, and have fun with robotics and technology! Tinker table @ […]
OPERATION OUCH LIVE: Quest for the Jurassic Fart! A quest to find the most important fart in history! TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show! Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with the epic […]
Neon @ State Library of Queensland The Neon exhibition at the State Library celebrates the vibrant history and artistry of neon in Queensland from the 1940s to today. Brisbane’s iconic Stefan’s rainbow is among 26 original neon signs on display, joined by photographs and original footage from the library’s collection. The exhibition highlights the evolution […]