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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Rearranged: Art of the Flower
Museum of Brisbane Lv 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Brisbane
Artist in Residence: Hiromi Tango
Museum of Brisbane Level 3, Brisbane City Hall (Adelaide and Ann Street), Brisbane
Playback – Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium
Bribie Island Seaside Museum South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island
design.it
Ipswich Art Gallery d'Arcy Doyle Place (between Brisbane and Limestone Streets), Ipswich
Holiday fun at State Library
State Library of Queensland Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank
Cross River Rail’s School Holiday Program
Cross River Rail Experience Centre Level 1, 151 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
Week of Events
Natalya Hughes The Castle of Tarragindi
Natalya Hughes The Castle of Tarragindi Australian artist Natalya Hughes creates paintings, textiles, sculptures and installations informed by decorative and ornamental traditions. A way in which she does this, is to create immersive interiors that draw on art history. For this project, Natalya invites children to explore the imaginative artform of the ‘grotesque’ through hands-on and […]
Insect Agency
Insect Agency Insects are everywhere, in a mind-blowing diversity of shapes, colours and species. This brand new exhibition, developed by Queensland Museum, will explore the surprising variety of ways insects do good - for the planet and humanity. From maintaining healthy ecosystems, pollinating our crops, to providing inspiration for new technologies, they are six-legged superheroes. […]
Rearranged: Art of the Flower
Rearranged: Art of the Flower Opening on Saturday 25 November 2023, the Rearranged: Art of the Flower exhibition at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) invites you to revel in the abundant blooms of Brisbane. Stroll through a lush collection of paintings, textiles, sculptures, ceramics and new media in a space reminiscent of a quintessential Queenslander house. […]
Jurassic World by Brickman®
Jurassic World by Brickman® An adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making. Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, in the largest LEGO® brick exhibition in Australia. Featuring large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks. […]
Artist in Residence: Hiromi Tango
Artist in Residence: Hiromi Tango Japanese-Australian multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango will start a six-month residency from 2 March 2024 where the contemporary creative will transform Museum of Brisbane’s Adelaide Street Pavilion into a sculptural arrangement of vibrant flowers through the 花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) public installation. As the community-led project begins to blossom, Hiromi invites […]
Playback – Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium
Playback - Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium Get your retro game on at Playback, Bribie Island Seaside Museum’s mini-Imaginarium. This is a free, interactive space full of old school arcade games. Parents, take on your teens and children to show them how original gamers do it. Test your skills and challenge each other at old school favourites […]
The Fish Bowl: Family Fun Art Space
The Fish Bowl: Family Fun Art Space The Fish Bowl is an immersive installation space by Wish you were here artist Kellie O’Dempsey! Using coloured light, collage, and other mediums you can help create an underwater landscape. Each activity explores different approaches to drawing media, collage, gesture, and composition. Watch the landscape change as it […]
design.it
design.it Discover design.it — an innovative all-ages program, blending art, design, and language to inspire creativity in a hands-on environment. Inspired by Articulation + Elsewhere exhibitions, design.it merges art, design, and language, exploring how they connect and empower creative expression and communication. Discover the visual storytelling of design, the poetic elements of language, and the beauty of artistic expression, […]
Mask-Making Activity at Redcliffe Art Gallery
Mask-Making Activity at Redcliffe Art Gallery Come into Redcliffe Art Gallery and create a mask. Masks are a way to both show and cover emotions. Inspired by the many-faced artwork of exhibiting artist Aleks Danko, create your own faces on a mask to express two sides of yourself. This is a free drop-in activity during […]
Holiday fun at State Library
Holiday fun Join the State Library for a holiday adventure this winter and discover new ways to play at Holiday fun. Unleash your creativity and make an impression these school holidays with lots of opportunities to express yourself. On Saturday 29 June join the State Library in staying up after dark for Winter night […]
Cross River Rail’s School Holiday Program
Cross River Rail’s School Holiday Program The FREE Cross River Rail school holiday program returns again these holidays. From coding robots, collage creations, building a bee hotel, to construction challenges, there is something for every child. Perfect for primary school-aged children and enjoyable for accompanying adults, most activities are drop-in while a few require bookings. […]
INDRO ARENA
INDRO ARENA Unleash your inner athlete at INDRO ARENA these school holidays! As Australian athletes get ready to compete, the children of Brisbane are invited to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre's own showdown at INDRO ARENA. At INDRO ARENA, kids will have the opportunity to race against the clock, demonstrating agility and speed over hurdles, showcase their […]
Lifeline Bookfest
Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane Bookfest is back for June 2024! Count down the hours until Lifeline Bokfest returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 29th, 2024, for nine days of Bookfest! Lifeline are looking forward to returning all your favourites, including the return of Comicfest! There will be heaps of soft and hard-cover […]
TAFE Queensland School Holiday Program 2024
Are you pondering your future study options? Or perhaps you’re simply seeking an engaging way to spend the school holidays? Look no further! TAFE Queensland is thrilled to present a series of workshops designed to give high school students a tantalising glimpse into the world of TAFE Queensland. Why attend? Explore your interests: Our workshops cover a spectrum […]
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create Are you looking for fun art activities for kids and parents alike? Visit Pine Rivers Art Gallery to explore the exhibition Art Collection Up Close through kid’s craft and play. There are plenty of free kids' activities to explore: - make a mask to blend in or stand out […]
Possum Magic The Stage Show
Possum Magic The Stage Show Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘Possum Magic’ has enchanted children for over 40 years. Seen by over 150,000 young people across Australia, Monkey Baa’s delightful adaptation returns to the stage. Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and […]
Nature by Night Imaginarium
Nature by Night Imaginarium Explore the nocturnal world of Australian wildlife at Redcliffe Museum’s Nature by Night Imaginarium. Learn about some of Australia’s favourite night-time animals and guess the sounds they make. Enjoy the fascinating nocturnal zone and make yourself cosy in our glow worm cave or get creative with at the activity station. There […]
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create Are you looking for fun art activities for kids and parents alike? Visit Pine Rivers Art Gallery to explore the exhibition Art Collection Up Close through kid’s craft and play. There are plenty of free kids' activities to explore: - make a mask to blend in or stand out […]
Wheelz
Wheelz Are you looking for a wheely fun activity? Race into Wheelz, the new Imaginarium activity at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! From car wheels to wagon wheels, come and investigate the history of the wheel and how it keeps us moving. Drop in and drive a special race car, experiment with linear motion using the […]
Nature by Night Imaginarium
Nature by Night Imaginarium Explore the nocturnal world of Australian wildlife at Redcliffe Museum’s Nature by Night Imaginarium. Learn about some of Australia’s favourite night-time animals and guess the sounds they make. Enjoy the fascinating nocturnal zone and make yourself cosy in our glow worm cave or get creative with at the activity station. There […]
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create Are you looking for fun art activities for kids and parents alike? Visit Pine Rivers Art Gallery to explore the exhibition Art Collection Up Close through kid’s craft and play. There are plenty of free kids' activities to explore: - make a mask to blend in or stand out […]
Wheelz
Wheelz Are you looking for a wheely fun activity? Race into Wheelz, the new Imaginarium activity at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! From car wheels to wagon wheels, come and investigate the history of the wheel and how it keeps us moving. Drop in and drive a special race car, experiment with linear motion using the […]
Circus Fun House – School Holiday Performances
Circus Fun House – School Holiday Performances New Queensland School Holiday Dates Added! Suitable for the whole family, the Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane has created an exclusive children’s show - experience the magnificent stage show spectacular, CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – THE SHOW! On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the June/July Queensland school holidays, families can […]
Nature by Night Imaginarium
Nature by Night Imaginarium Explore the nocturnal world of Australian wildlife at Redcliffe Museum’s Nature by Night Imaginarium. Learn about some of Australia’s favourite night-time animals and guess the sounds they make. Enjoy the fascinating nocturnal zone and make yourself cosy in our glow worm cave or get creative with at the activity station. There […]
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create Are you looking for fun art activities for kids and parents alike? Visit Pine Rivers Art Gallery to explore the exhibition Art Collection Up Close through kid’s craft and play. There are plenty of free kids' activities to explore: - make a mask to blend in or stand out […]
Sensory Tour: Art Collection Up Close
Sensory Tour: Art Collection Up Close What comes to mind when you think of an artwork? Art can take on many forms, including printing, sculpture and performance. Because of its infinite possibilities, art is an excellent way to learn about ourselves and the places we live in. Come along and meet a few artists from […]
Wheelz
Wheelz Are you looking for a wheely fun activity? Race into Wheelz, the new Imaginarium activity at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! From car wheels to wagon wheels, come and investigate the history of the wheel and how it keeps us moving. Drop in and drive a special race car, experiment with linear motion using the […]
Circus Fun House – School Holiday Performances
Circus Fun House – School Holiday Performances New Queensland School Holiday Dates Added! Suitable for the whole family, the Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane has created an exclusive children’s show - experience the magnificent stage show spectacular, CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – THE SHOW! On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the June/July Queensland school holidays, families can […]
Nature by Night Imaginarium
Nature by Night Imaginarium Explore the nocturnal world of Australian wildlife at Redcliffe Museum’s Nature by Night Imaginarium. Learn about some of Australia’s favourite night-time animals and guess the sounds they make. Enjoy the fascinating nocturnal zone and make yourself cosy in our glow worm cave or get creative with at the activity station. There […]
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create Are you looking for fun art activities for kids and parents alike? Visit Pine Rivers Art Gallery to explore the exhibition Art Collection Up Close through kid’s craft and play. There are plenty of free kids' activities to explore: - make a mask to blend in or stand out […]
Wheelz
Wheelz Are you looking for a wheely fun activity? Race into Wheelz, the new Imaginarium activity at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! From car wheels to wagon wheels, come and investigate the history of the wheel and how it keeps us moving. Drop in and drive a special race car, experiment with linear motion using the […]
Circus Fun House – School Holiday Performances
Circus Fun House – School Holiday Performances New Queensland School Holiday Dates Added! Suitable for the whole family, the Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane has created an exclusive children’s show - experience the magnificent stage show spectacular, CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – THE SHOW! On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the June/July Queensland school holidays, families can […]
Nature by Night Imaginarium
Nature by Night Imaginarium Explore the nocturnal world of Australian wildlife at Redcliffe Museum’s Nature by Night Imaginarium. Learn about some of Australia’s favourite night-time animals and guess the sounds they make. Enjoy the fascinating nocturnal zone and make yourself cosy in our glow worm cave or get creative with at the activity station. There […]
Wheelz
Wheelz Are you looking for a wheely fun activity? Race into Wheelz, the new Imaginarium activity at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! From car wheels to wagon wheels, come and investigate the history of the wheel and how it keeps us moving. Drop in and drive a special race car, experiment with linear motion using the […]
Monday, July 1, 2024
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