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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Light-Up Lakeside is a spectacular family celebration coming to Victoria Point this July 2026. This exciting Brisbane event offers hours of glowing entertainment, live music, market stalls, and delicious food trucks. It is the perfect weekend outing for local kids and parents, concluding with a stunning lakeside fireworks finale. Light-Up Lakeside at Victoria Point Get […] 
The weekly Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm Racecourse offer a fantastic Sunday morning outing for local families and their dogs. Launching in May 2026, this free Brisbane event features farm-fresh produce, delicious food stalls, and artisan products, providing a premium foodie experience for kids and parents in a historic, spacious setting. Jan Power's […] |
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Unwind at the end of the week at Fridays at the Bardon Markets, a relaxed weekly night market perfect for families looking for an easy dinner out. This July 2026, Brisbane kids and parents can enjoy an international lineup of food vendors, a community bar, and live music at this dog-friendly suburban gathering. Fridays at […] |
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Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture at Winnam's NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day this July 2026. Held at George Clayton Park in Manly, this free community event offers Brisbane families an enriching day out featuring cultural workshops, live entertainment, market stalls, and food trucks perfect for local kids and parents. Winnam's NAIDOC Week Family […] |
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The weekly Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm Racecourse offer a fantastic Sunday morning outing for local families and their dogs. Launching in May 2026, this free Brisbane event features farm-fresh produce, delicious food stalls, and artisan products, providing a premium foodie experience for kids and parents in a historic, spacious setting. Jan Power's […] |
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Unwind at the end of the week at Fridays at the Bardon Markets, a relaxed weekly night market perfect for families looking for an easy dinner out. This July 2026, Brisbane kids and parents can enjoy an international lineup of food vendors, a community bar, and live music at this dog-friendly suburban gathering. Fridays at […] |
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A fantastic weekend escape will love the Broadwater Pavilion Markets at Southport. Kicking off this winter in June 2026, these monthly seaside markets feature incredible local stalls, live music, face painting for kids, and delicious food trucks. It is the perfect waterfront day out for Brisbane and Gold Coast families. Broadwater Pavilion Markets Broadwater Pavilion […] |
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The weekly Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm Racecourse offer a fantastic Sunday morning outing for local families and their dogs. Launching in May 2026, this free Brisbane event features farm-fresh produce, delicious food stalls, and artisan products, providing a premium foodie experience for kids and parents in a historic, spacious setting. Jan Power's […] 
Enjoy a relaxed morning out with the family at the Sunrise Markets at Witton Barracks, occurring on the first and third Sunday of every month throughout 2026. Located in Indooroopilly, this dog-friendly Brisbane community market features local growers, makers, and food vendors, offering fresh produce, vintage fashion, live music, and an onsite playground for the […]
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Unwind at the end of the week at Fridays at the Bardon Markets, a relaxed weekly night market perfect for families looking for an easy dinner out. This July 2026, Brisbane kids and parents can enjoy an international lineup of food vendors, a community bar, and live music at this dog-friendly suburban gathering. Fridays at […] |
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Redcliffe Markets Up Late, a wonderful family-friendly twilight market by the water near Brisbane. Parents and kids can enjoy live entertainment, roving performers, artisan stalls, and delicious street food under glowing lights, making it a perfect weekend evening outing by the bay. Redcliffe Markets Up Late 2026 Redcliffe Markets Up Late is a special twilight […] 
Get ready to dance the afternoon away at Kidchella Brisbane this July 2026. Held at Keralgerie Park in Morningside, this free family festival features jumping castles, an inflatable fun zone, glitter face painting, and a live kids disco with DJ Shorty Brown, offering local parents and kids an unforgettable weekend outing. Kidchella Brisbane Kidchella is […] |
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The weekly Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm Racecourse offer a fantastic Sunday morning outing for local families and their dogs. Launching in May 2026, this free Brisbane event features farm-fresh produce, delicious food stalls, and artisan products, providing a premium foodie experience for kids and parents in a historic, spacious setting. Jan Power's […] |
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Unwind at the end of the week at Fridays at the Bardon Markets, a relaxed weekly night market perfect for families looking for an easy dinner out. This July 2026, Brisbane kids and parents can enjoy an international lineup of food vendors, a community bar, and live music at this dog-friendly suburban gathering. Fridays at […] |
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Families and dog lovers can look forward to a fantastic day out at the Dogs on The Green Markets this August 2026. Held at the beautiful Broadwater Parklands, this popular pet-friendly event offers free entry, delicious food trucks, a charity raffle, and unique stalls packed with treats and toys for your furry friends Dogs on […] 
The Mayo Arts Festival, running since 2008 and named after sculptor Daphne Mayo, is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating the arts. It draws hundreds of visitors to St Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot, Brisbane, each year with artisan markets, art installations, workshops, food, live music, and kid-friendly attractions like rides, face painting, and […]
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The weekly Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm Racecourse offer a fantastic Sunday morning outing for local families and their dogs. Launching in May 2026, this free Brisbane event features farm-fresh produce, delicious food stalls, and artisan products, providing a premium foodie experience for kids and parents in a historic, spacious setting. Jan Power's […]
Enjoy a relaxed morning out with the family at the Sunrise Markets at Witton Barracks, occurring on the first and third Sunday of every month throughout 2026. Located in Indooroopilly, this dog-friendly Brisbane community market features local growers, makers, and food vendors, offering fresh produce, vintage fashion, live music, and an onsite playground for the […]
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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]