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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 Brisbane kids and parents a wonderful opportunity to explore a scenic sculpture trail and enjoy hands-on art demonstrations together. \nBrisbane Sculpture Festival 2026\nMt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens will come alive with creativity as the Brisbane Sculpture Festival returns\, turning the gardens into an inspiring outdoor gallery the whole family can enjoy. \nPresented by Sculptors Queensland\, the free event features both indoor and outdoor exhibitions showcasing works by some of Queensland’s most prominent sculptors\, from bold and contemporary to whimsical and thought-provoking. Every piece is available for purchase\, and visitors are encouraged to vote in the People’s Choice award for their favourites. A gold coin donation or raffle ticket purchase is appreciated. \nThe indoor exhibition is held at the Mt Coot-tha Auditorium from 1st to 9th August (open daily 10am to 4pm)\, where visitors can view works up close and speak directly with the sculptors. \nThe outdoor sculpture trail winds through the beautiful botanic gardens from 1st August to 30th October (open daily 10am to 4pm)\, with sculptures of all shapes and sizes tucked among the greenery. \nSculpture demonstrations will be held on selected dates throughout the festival\, and small group tours of the outdoor trail are available by appointment. Free parking is available in the gardens’ main carpark\, with overflow parking accessible via Ada Street. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: \n\nOutdoor Exhibition Saturday 1st August until Friday 30th October 2026 during the Garden opening hours (10am – 4pm);\nIndoor Exhibition Saturday 1st August to Sunday 9th August 2026 (10am – 4pm)\n\nWhere: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens & Mt Coot-tha Auditorium\, 170 Mt Coot-tha Road\, Mt Coot-tha \nCost: Free Admission. Gold coin donation or purchase of raffle tickets appreciated for this exhibition with fabulous sculptural and other prizes available. \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane-sculpture-festival/
LOCATION:Qld
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
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SUMMARY:Make\, Believe\, Magic
DESCRIPTION:The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company\nTo mark 70 years of The Jim Henson Company\, QAGOMA in Brisbane is opening a huge exhibition all about how the magic actually gets made. Founded by Jim and Jane Henson in 1955\, the company gave us the Muppets\, Sesame Street\, Fraggle Rock\, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth\, and they are still leading the way in puppetry today. \nWhat kids will see\nHundreds of objects fill the space\, including real puppets\, animatronic creatures\, props\, costumes\, original drawings and clips from the screen. Kids get to see the journey from hand-made puppets right through to today’s animatronics and digital wizardry\, and learn how creature designers dream up a character from scratch. \nThe showstopper is a world first. The Great Hall set from the Emmy winning series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock has been recreated so families can step behind the scenes onto a working puppeteer’s film set. \nGood to know \nKids under 5 get in free and don’t need a ticket\nTicket categories cover children 5 to 12\, youth 13 to 25\, adults\, concession and QAGOMA members\nTickets are through QTIX\, the official ticketing service. Be careful with resellers \nGOMA is fully accessible and pram friendly \nPlan your visit\nWhere: GOMA\, Stanley Place\, South Brisbane\nWhen: Opens 12 September 2026 (Until 18th April)\nTickets: Via QTIX\nAges: Great for all ages\, especially anyone who has ever loved a Muppet \nGet tickets \nOrganised by QAGOMA in collaboration with The Jim Henson Company\, and opening in association with Brisbane Festival.
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/make-believe-magic/
LOCATION:QAGOMA\, Stanley Place\, South Bank\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260830T095849Z
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SUMMARY:Marshall Road State School's Country Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Giddy up for Marshall Road State School’s Country Carnival in Holland Park West this October 2026. Enjoy free entry to a action-packed afternoon featuring thrilling rides\, an animal farm\, whip cracking contests\, delicious food stalls\, live entertainment\, and chances to win major raffle prizes. \nMarshall Road State School’s Country Carnival\nMarshall Road State School’s Country Carnival is coming to Holland Park’s Wild Wild West! \nFREE ENTRY – Come along for some good old fashioned country hospitality\, thrilling rides\, classic carnival games\, arts & crafts\, live entertainment and enough delicious food to feed the whole ranch. \nThere’s something for everyone at the Country Carnival:\n🎠 Rides\n🎯 Games & Attractions\n🐑 Animal Farm\n🍔 Food & drinks\n🎤 Live Entertainment\n💥 Whip Cracking Competition\n🏆 Fashion Showdown – Wear you Best Country Outfit\n🤠 Cowboy Hat Decorating\n🫟 Face painting\n🎨 Plaster Painting\n🍫 Lob A Choc\n🧁 Cake stall\n🪴 Plant stall\nand so much more! \n💰 GOLD RUSH RAFFLE 💰\nOver $15\,000 worth of prizes including to major Holiday Packages \nWrangle your family\, round up your friends\, and join us for an unforgettable day celebrating the spirit of the bush right here at Marshall Road! \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 17th October\, 12pm to 5pm (Gates will open at 11:30) \nWhere: Marshall Road State School (main access via Monza St\, Holland Park West)\, \nMore information\, Raffle tickets\, Unlimited Ride Armband and MRSS Money purchases here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/marshall-road-state-schools-country-carnival/
LOCATION:Marshall Road State School\, Kurts Street\, Holland Park West\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4121\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:Kalbar Haybale Trail and Country Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s the big country weekend with the famous Hay Bale Trail featuring incredible sculptures all over the area. \nLocals spend weeks creating their hay bale artworks\, look out for Mick-hay and Min-hay Mouse\, Slink-hay\, the Kalbar J-hay-l (a jail of hay bales) – hay puns galore! And there’s the carrot throwing competitions! \nKalbar Country Market Day is on Saturday\, 17th October!  7am – 2pm\, in the heart of beautiful Kalbar. \nTake your family and friends along for a fantastic day out celebrating all things local and country! \nHere’s what’s on: \n\nBrowse over 140 market stalls – many filled with handmade treasures\nGold coin breakfast for the first 350 people\nEnjoy live bands from 8am & listen to the Bush Poets\nDelicious food stalls & drinks all day\nArmbands for children’s rides – $5\nAnimal farm & reptile displays\nFree face painting & balloon twisting\nJunior & Senior Carrot Throwing Competitions\nVisit and support local businesses\nAdmire vintage tractors & cars on Railway St\nRide the People Mover Train from the Showgrounds to Main Street\nFollow the Hay Bale Trail\nEnter the Huge Multi-Draw Raffle in the Salvation Army Yard\n\nEvent details\nWhen: Saturday 17th October 2026\, 7am -2pm \nWhere: Kalbar (Scenic Rim) \nMore information
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/kalbar-haybale-trail-and-country-day/
LOCATION:Kalbar Country Day\, George St\, Kalbar\, Q\, 4309\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:Ferny Grove Festival
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane families looking for a fantastic weekend outing will love the Ferny Grove Festival in October 2026. This free community event celebrates the local school with exciting rides\, market stalls\, live entertainment\, and delicious food. It is the perfect spring activity for Brisbane kids and parents to enjoy together. \nFerny Grove Festival 2026\nSAVE THE DATE!!!  Make sure you have the date for our 2026 Ferny Grove Festival locked into your calendar to enjoy a great day out in our community full of food\, fun and family! This year marks the 151st birthday of Ferny Grove State School. \nThe Festival will feature market stalls\, entertainment\, rides\, food stalls and activities for all ages. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 17th October 2026\, 3pm – 9pm \nWhere: Ferny Grove State School\, McGinn Rd\, Ferny Grove 4055 \nCost: Free entry \nMore information: here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/ferny-grove-festival/
LOCATION:Ferny Grove State School\, McGinn Road Ferny Grove\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4055\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260816T061830Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Twilight Market at Sirromet
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Halloween season at the Spooky Twilight Market at Sirromet Winery this October 2026. Set in Mount Cotton\, this festive evening event features local artisan stalls\, food trucks\, live music\, a child-friendly scavenger hunt\, free goodie bags\, and fancy-dress fun\, offering local Brisbane families a wonderful twilight experience. \nSpooky Twilight Market at Sirromet\nAn evening of markets\, music\, food and a little spooky fun. \nThings are getting a little spooky at Sirromet Winery this October\, with a fun-filled Twilight Market set amongst the beautiful grounds of the winery. Expect an evening of shopping\, delicious food\, live music\, and plenty of spooky surprises for the kids. \nVisitors can wander through a fantastic collection of local makers\, creators and small businesses while soaking up the relaxed twilight atmosphere. Kids are encouraged to get into the spooky spirit and come dressed in their favourite costume\, with free spooky goodie bags available on entry while stocks last. There’s also a Spooky Scavenger Hunt for kids to complete\, with completed entries going into the draw to win a $100 voucher\, drawn at 7pm. \nAs the sun goes down over Sirromet\, guests can grab a drink\, find a spot\, and enjoy live music\, with a delicious line-up of food trucks serving dinner\, snacks and sweet treats throughout the evening. \nFamilies are encouraged to gather together\, bring the kids in costume\, and join in for a spook-tacular twilight evening at Sirromet. \nEntry costs $10 and includes car parking plus either a Sirromet Seven Scene wine\, Byron Bay Beer\, or soft drink on arrival. Kids under 18 go free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on arrival or pre-purchased online to avoid the queue. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 17th October 2026\, 3:30pm – 7:30pm \nWhere: Sirromet Wines\, Mount Cotton 4165 \nMore information and tickets here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/spooky-twilight-market-at-sirromet/
LOCATION:Sirromet Winery\, 850-938 Mount Cotton Rd\, Redland City\, QLD\, 4165\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260709T223416Z
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SUMMARY:Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the impressive creativity of talented young local artists at the Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards this October 2026. Held at the Albany Creek Community Centre\, this free exhibition offers Brisbane families a wonderful opportunity to view inspiring artwork\, discover unique perspectives from children\, and even vote for the people’s choice award. \nMoreton Bay Youth Art Awards 2026\nMarvel at the creativity\, skill\, and unique perspectives of our talented young artists at the free Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards exhibition. \nDiscover what matters to young people\, what inspires them\, what they care about\, and the stories they tell through their art. \nThe Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards exhibition will run from Saturday 17th to Sunday 25th October 2026 at the Albany Creek Community Centre\, with the Awards Ceremonies on Saturday 24th October 2026 \nEntries are now open for the 2026 Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards for Moreton Bay students from Prep to Year 12\, the awards provide an opportunity to exhibit artwork in a supportive exhibition environment and share creative talents with the wider community. Find out more about how to enter the Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards. \nWhen you drop in\, make sure you cast your vote for our people’s choice award. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 17th to Sunday 25th October 2026 \nWhere: Albany Creek Community Centre\, 15 Ernie St\, Albany Creek 4035 \nCost: Free \nMore information: here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/moreton-bay-youth-art-awards/
LOCATION:Albany Creek Community Centre\, 15 Ernie Street\, Albany Creek\, Q\, 4035\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Indoor Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:Broadwater Pavilion Markets
DESCRIPTION:A fantastic weekend escape will love the Broadwater Pavilion Markets at Southport. Kicking off this winter in June 2026\, these monthly seaside markets feature incredible local stalls\, live music\, face painting for kids\, and delicious food trucks. It is the perfect waterfront day out for Brisbane and Gold Coast families. \nBroadwater Pavilion Markets\nBroadwater Pavilion Markets takes place on the Fishermans Lawn at Broadwater Parklands every month\, combining refreshing sea breezes with a vibrant showcase of the region’s best local talent. \nEstablished in 2022\, this beloved monthly seaside market has quickly grown from a small gathering into a bustling community hub\, featuring everything from ocean-inspired art and handcrafted jewellery to artisanal baked goods. Visitors can browse local market stalls\, enjoy incredible food trucks\, catch live music\, and keep the kids entertained with face painting – all in a stunning waterfront setting. \nWhether hunting for a unique gift\, grabbing a morning coffee\, or simply soaking in the panoramic views\, Broadwater Pavilion Markets offers the perfect weekend escape rooted in local spirit and seaside charm. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday; 20th June;  18th July; 8th August; 19th September; 17th October; 21st November 2026 \nWhere: Fishermans Lawn in the Broadwater Parklands\, Marine Parade\, Southport 4215 \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/broadwater-pavilion-markets/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Fisherman’s Lawn\, Broadwater Parklands\, Marine Parade\, Southport\, Queensland\, 4215\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Gold Coast Events,Markets
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