Kids and Family Events in Brisbane | What’s on in South East Queensland
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate First Nations youth culture at the GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Youth Market this August 2026. Held at Jack Morgan Park in Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, this free, family-friendly event features youth market stalls, live music from Fred Leone and Grace Alexander, hands-on craft workshops, bushfood cooking, and traditional Indigenous games, offering a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate a historic milestone at Moreton's 125th Birthday at The Ginger Factory this August 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families and young train enthusiasts, this memorable morning features special heritage train rides, birthday cake, live DJ music, balloon displays, and free kids' craft activities with party bags while stocks last. Moreton's 125th Birthday at The Ginger […]
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 […]
Support youth mental wellness at the Nurture Festival this September 2026 on the Mooloolaba Foreshore. Perfect for visiting Brisbane families, teens, and kids, this free Sunshine Coast event features an epic beach obstacle course, live performances by the Eumundi School of Music, inspiring panel discussions, and interactive activities. Nurture Festival 2026 - Sunshine Coast Nurture […]
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 […]
If you don’t yet have plans for Dad’s special day, don’t panic because we have an epic list of things to do in Brisbane on Father’s Day this year! Better still, these are ideas the whole family will enjoy and most of them are low cost or free!
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 […]
Step into a world of magic at the Buderim Fairy Festival this September 2026. Ideal for Brisbane and Sunshine Coast families, this free community event features an all-ages costume parade with prizes, live global music and dance, nature workshops, giant bubbles, face painting, and wandering magical characters. Buderim Fairy Festival 2026 Step into a world […]
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