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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IAG Kids: Move it DATE EXTENDED! Due to popular demand we are keeping MOVE IT open a bit longer! This summer, IAG Kids presents a brand-new hands-on exhibition, Move It. Visitors can build, fly, roll and race their way through a series of interactive activities = design and test a LEGO® car, experiment with flight […]
Grandchester Model Live Steam Association Public Running Days All aboard for a fun-filled family adventure at Grandchester Model Live Steam Association’s Public Running Days, held on the first Sunday of every month! Bring the whole family and experience the magic of miniature steam trains as they chug along a scenic track through bridges, tunnels, and […]
The 2026 Performance Pulse Expo is coming back to the Brisbane Showgrounds bigger and better on March 7. Get ready for an adrenaline-packed day featuring live entertainment, kids' activities, and a wide variety of cars and bikes. From classic cars to drag cars, JDM, muscle cars, bikes and 4x4 displays, even a MONSTER TRUCK - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grandchester Model Live Steam Association Public Running Days All aboard for a fun-filled family adventure at Grandchester Model Live Steam Association’s Public Running Days, held on the first Sunday of every month! Bring the whole family and experience the magic of miniature steam trains as they chug along a scenic track through bridges, tunnels, and […]