Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
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 […]
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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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Events for 23 August, 2026
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The Premier’s Reading Challenge
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 […]
Fascinating Science at Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Fascinating Science arrives at the Bribie Island Seaside Museum in June 2026, offering a free Questacon exhibition for curious Brisbane families. This hands-on event features interactive puzzles and optical illusions […]
The Red Dress exhibition
Families and kids can experience a unique piece of global art at the Museum of Brisbane when The Red Dress exhibition makes its first Australian appearance from July 2026 to […]
Night Feast 2026 at Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse 119 Lamington Street New Farm, BrisbaneDiscover a month-long celebration of food and art at Night Feast 2026, held at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse. Running from July to August 2026, this spectacular event features signature dishes […]
Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Discover inspiring outdoor artwork at the Brisbane Sculpture Festival starting this August 2026. Held at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, this event showcases incredible works from local artists. It offers […]
Walking with Invasives – Biosecurity Trail at the Botanic Gardens
What does a fish, a beetle and an ant have in common? Find out on the Walking with Invasives Biosecurity Trail during National Biosecurity Week, while enjoying a day out […]
Free
Caloundra Street Fair
Bulcock Street Bulcock St, CaloundraCaloundra 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 […]
Free
Miniature Railway Public Day – Nambour
Miniature Railway Park Nambour 1 Florence Street, NamMiniature 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 […]
Bracken Ridge Lions Train Day
McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge 146 Denham St, Bracken RidgeBracken Ridge Lion’s Train Day Bracken Ridge Lions Train Day runs on the fourth Sunday of every month at McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge, offering a fun and affordable outing for […]
Harrisville Sunday Farm Day
Harrisville Heritage Farm 57 Kalbar-Peak Road, HarrisvilleHarrisville Sunday Farm Day Join Harrisville Farm for their Sunday Farm Day. These events will be held on the last Sunday of every month in Harrisville, the farm will be […]
Free
Redcliffe Markets
Redcliffe Parade Redcliffe Parade, RedcliffeRedcliffe Markets Set alongside the picturesque Redcliffe Peninsula, the Redcliffe Markets are an iconic seaside marketplace filled with fresh farm-direct produce and meats, artisan goods, trawler-direct seafood, fresh-baked bread, gourmet […]
Backyard Bonanza 2026
Get ready for a fantastic day of free family entertainment at the Backyard Bonanza in Bracken Ridge this August 2026. This popular community festival has previously featured live stage shows […]
Free
G’day Little Queenslanders! Brisbane (West)
various locations around Queensland QueenslandJoin other local families for G'day Little Queenslanders, a free community celebration held in Brisbane (West) this August 2026. This exciting Brisbane event for kids features creative activities and food […]
Jan Power’s Farmers Market @ Eagle Farm
Eagle Farm Markets 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot, BrisbaneThe 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 […]
Pawgust Market 2026
Bring your four-legged friends along to Pawgust in the Park at Bardon Market this August 2026. This free, dog-friendly Brisbane community event offers pet pampering, unique dog and cat stalls, […]
GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market 2026
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, […]
Brisbane Kite Festival
Take to the skies at the Brisbane Kite Festival this August 2026 at Minnippi Parklands in Tingalpa. This free family-friendly event features spectacular aerial displays, kite flying, rides, slides, interactive […]
Free
Logan Model Engineering Society Miniature Train Rides
16 Netball Drv (Off Ewing Rd) 16 Netball Drv (Off Ewing Rd), Woodridge,Logan Model Engineering Society Miniature Train Rides This Sunday 23 August is a special Book Week Run Day! Calling all book lovers, superheroes, wizards, dinosaurs and storybook characters, dress up […]
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