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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Planning ahead for school holidays? We’ve got Brisbane and SEQ covered every term.
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Get ready, Moreton Bay! Monster Jump Sandstone Point is making its long-awaited return to Sandstone Point Hotel, bringing an even bigger and better school holiday adventure for families. Running from 19th September to 5th October 2026, Monster Jump will transform Sandstone Point Hotel into an action-packed playground featuring giant inflatables, thrilling slides, and non-stop fun […]
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Uncover how artificial light reshapes our natural environment at The Night Sky exhibition at Landsborough Museum, running from October 2026 to February 2027. Just an hour north of Brisbane, local families can explore interactive displays on light pollution, dark sky conservation, and simple steps to protect our evening skies. The Night Sky exhibition at Landsborough […] |
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Support young local creators at the Aura Youth Markets, held on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2026. Located at the Baringa Community Centre near Brisbane, this weather-proof community event highlights talented youth entrepreneurs selling handmade crafts, art, and baked goods, offering families a wonderful afternoon supporting local kids. Aura Youth Markets The Aura […] 
Explore historic transport at the Planes, Trains and Automobiles Open Day at the Queensland Air Museum in Caloundra this October 2026. Ideal for families, this weekend event lets kids step inside classic aircraft cockpits, view military vehicles and sports cars, explore model railway displays, and enjoy free popcorn. Queensland Air Museum Open Day - Planes, […] |
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Caloundra Street Fair Fill your Sunday with fun, flair, and flavor at the Caloundra Street Fair! With over 120 unique stalls, the entire family can immerse themselves in some of the region’s best street food, coffee, fresh produce, and delicious sweet treats while they peruse the locally crafted homewares, art, flowers, and plants. Located in […]
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Head to the Sunshine Coast Chilli, Chocolate and Beer Festival in Baringa this October 2026. Perfect for a school holiday outing, this family-friendly event features artisan treats, food trucks, live music, chilli-eating contests, face painting, inflatables, and plenty of entertainment for kids supporting Rural Aid's Mates in the Bush. Sunshine Coast Chilli, Chocolate and Beer […]
Caloundra Street Fair Fill your Sunday with fun, flair, and flavor at the Caloundra Street Fair! With over 120 unique stalls, the entire family can immerse themselves in some of the region’s best street food, coffee, fresh produce, and delicious sweet treats while they peruse the locally crafted homewares, art, flowers, and plants. Located in […]
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Caloundra Street Fair Fill your Sunday with fun, flair, and flavor at the Caloundra Street Fair! With over 120 unique stalls, the entire family can immerse themselves in some of the region’s best street food, coffee, fresh produce, and delicious sweet treats while they peruse the locally crafted homewares, art, flowers, and plants. Located in […]
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Caloundra Street Fair Fill your Sunday with fun, flair, and flavor at the Caloundra Street Fair! With over 120 unique stalls, the entire family can immerse themselves in some of the region’s best street food, coffee, fresh produce, and delicious sweet treats while they peruse the locally crafted homewares, art, flowers, and plants. Located in […]
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Miniature Railway Public Day - Nambour Visitors can enjoy a ride on the miniature railway in Nambour, with trains powered by steam, battery, and petrol engines traveling nearly 1 km of track through the park. Train rides are available every fourth Sunday of the month. Volunteers bring their own miniature locomotives to the track to […] |
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Solve a magical storybook mystery during Halloween at the Ginger Factory in Yandina this October 2026. Perfect for a family day trip from Brisbane, kids can dress in costume, explore The Haunted Reading Room, solve riddles around the grounds, and collect a sweet spooky treat along the way. Halloween at the Ginger Factory 2026 The […]
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Bring the kids for a spooktacular day out at Halloween at The Wharf in Mooloolaba this October 2026. Perfect for local Sunshine Coast and visiting Brisbane families, this free event features a spooky treasure hunt, face painting, slime-making workshops, balloon twisting, DJ tunes, and complimentary popcorn and fairy floss. Halloween @ The Wharf Mooloolaba Halloween […]
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Caloundra Street Fair Fill your Sunday with fun, flair, and flavor at the Caloundra Street Fair! With over 120 unique stalls, the entire family can immerse themselves in some of the region’s best street food, coffee, fresh produce, and delicious sweet treats while they peruse the locally crafted homewares, art, flowers, and plants. Located in […]
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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]