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.
Playback - Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium Get your retro game on at Playback, Bribie Island Seaside Museum’s mini-Imaginarium. This is a free, interactive space full of old school arcade games. Parents, […]
Art Box for Kids Art Box for Kids is an exciting new exhibition series that prioritises sustainable exhibition design and the use of recycled or repurposed activity materials where possible. […]
Walking Together Journey through the landscapes, stories and traditions of First Nations peoples in this all-ages, interactive exhibition. Engage with tactile materials inspired by traditional crafts, participate in hands-on activities […]
The Garden: Creative space - Pine Rivers Art Gallery Sow the seeds of creativity, nourish and grow curiosity, and reap the rewards in The Garden; a free, drop-in space developed […]
Wacky World: family fun art space Welcome to Wacky World, where the only rule is to keep a smile on your face. This unique space is all about embracing the […]
Lightscape Brisbane 2024 Get ready for an enchanting adventure as Lightscape, the magical event that wowed everyone in 2023, returns to Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens! From Thursday, 29 August to […]
Fancy Long Legs at La Boite Theatre La Boite Theatre, Brisbane Festival and The Little Red Company present a World Premiere, a show of Razzle Dazzle and Acceptance. Weave your […]
Monster Jump at Sandstone Point It’s time to bounce into some action-packed school holiday fun! Australia’s hottest new attraction, Monster Jump, is a mobile inflatable obstacle course boasting a monstrous […]
The Cross River Rail free school holiday program is back at multiple locations these holidays: the Experience Centre in the Brisbane CBD and selected Gold Coast libraries. The program is […]
Holiday fun Spring program @ the State Library of Queensland Celebrate creativity, culture, and discovery at the State Library of Queensland's Holiday Fun event this school holidays. Throughout the school […]
Sweet School Holiday Fun at Indro Bakehouse! Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is inviting your little bakers to embark on the sweetest adventure these school holidays at Indro Bakehouse, where creativity and […]
Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Exhibition The Children’s Art Centre is proud to present a collection of seven artist projects for Asia Pacific Triennial Kids. Children can explore their creativity through […]
Dinosaur Discovery at Tulmur Place These School Holidays, get ready to embark on a prehistoric adventure like no other at Tulmur Place with Dinosaur Discovery! From Monday 16th September to […]
Kids Art Activities: Imagine, Play, Create Are you looking for fun art activities for kids and parents alike? Visit Pine Rivers Art Gallery to explore the exhibition Art Collection Up […]
West End Markets Held every Saturday morning in the iconic Davies Park along the Brisbane River, the West End Markets celebrate eclectic diversity, independence, and lifestyle. Passionate about local suppliers, […]
Salty Saturdays - Coolum Community Market More than just a market, Salty Saturdays is an event for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate Coolum culture and community! Come […]
Spectrum of Happiness Spectrum of Happiness is an interactive swing that invite people of all genders and generations to experience shared moments of happiness together. By swaying on the swings, […]
Japan & Friends Day 2024 - Gold Coast The Japanese Society of Gold Coast invites everyone to experience Japanese culture at their annual event, a tradition on the Gold Coast […]
DinoFest Brisbane - Age of the Tyrannosaur Dinosaurs to roar into Brisbane for spring school holidays! Families are in for a roarsome experience at DinoFest Brisbane, when more than 30 […]
Circus Fun House – September School Holiday Performances New Queensland School Holiday Dates Added! Suitable for the whole family, the Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane has created an exclusive children’s show […]
Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond Discover how Australia’s location and expertise give a unique advantage in space. Use a virtual telescope to ‘link up’ with iconic deep space […]
Robinson Road Marketplace Family Fun Day Families are invited to a FREE Family Fun Day during the spring school holidays! On Saturday 21st September, Robinson Road Marketplace will come alive with […]
FLAME BBQ Street Festival 2024 Jimboomba This year's festival is set to be a grand spectacle, promising an experience three times bigger and three times better than its 2022 debut, […]
Brothers Big Bash 50 Year Celebration - Community Event Brothers Leagues Club is celebrating its 50th birthday with the ultimate community bash, and everyone’s invited! This free event promises an […]
Footy finals fun - Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Flex your skills at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum this school holidays, as they celebrate Footy finals fun! Challenge yourself with the football […]
Carrara Markets Centrally located at Carrara on the beautiful Gold Coast, only a stone’s throw from Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent weekend marketplace in Australia. […]
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