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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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends If your kids are obsessed with crocodiles, Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa is a must-do. Walk alongside one of the world’s most powerful and ancient animals on a journey that stretches back over 130 million years. This all-ages interactive exhibition brings you face-to-face with […]

Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums

Various Moreton Bay Galleries and Museums Qld

Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums Explore intergenerational activities and immersive experiences that will ignite your imagination. Imaginariums are perfect for all ages. They offer hands-on fun and learning through creative exploration. Available at Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum. Drop in any time during museum opening hours to enjoy fun […]

The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition

QAGOMA Stanley Place, South Bank

The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition Families are invited to explore The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture, a fascinating exhibition at QAGOMA that reveals how faith and everyday life are closely intertwined. At the heart of the exhibition is a rare collection of vibrant oleographs by Indian artist […]

Olafur Eliasson: Presence, Riverbed at QAGOMA

QAGOMA Stanley Place, South Bank

Brisbane families might remember this extraordinary piece of artwork and we are so excited to say that ‘Olafur Eliasson: Presence is returning to QAGOMA! Experience Olafur Eliasson’s Riverbed at GOMA, an immersive installation where a flowing stream winds through a landscape of water-rounded volcanic stones. Inspired by Iceland’s dramatic terrain, this large-scale artwork invites visitors […]

IAG Kids: LightPlay at Ipswich Art Gallery

Ipswich Art Gallery d'Arcy Doyle Place (between Brisbane and Limestone Streets), Ipswich

Ipswich Art Gallery is glowing with creativity this school term, with IAG Kids: LightPlay inviting little ones into a dazzling world where light becomes an element of discovery, imagination, and play. IAG Kids: LightPlay details Step into an immersive environment filled with light boxes, overhead projectors, torches, and translucent materials. Kids can investigate how light […]

The Premier’s Reading Challenge

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The Premier's Reading Challenge 2026 The Premier's Reading Challenge champions reading with the goal of encouraging young Queenslanders to read for pleasure and learning, to improve literacy and give them a brighter future. It is an annual statewide initiative for Queensland state and non-state schools and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9, as well […]

Hills Festival 2026

Various Venues in the Hills District Qld

The Hills Festival returns to the Hills District this May 2026, offering a month of exciting community events and family activities across Brisbane northern suburbs. From live performances to the popular Hills Carnivale finale, this diverse program provides local families with plenty of entertainment, outdoor experiences, and low-cost fun throughout the region. Hills Festival 2026 […]

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