Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Exhibition
Children's Art Centre, QAGOMA Stanley Place, Cultural Precinct, South Bank
Free
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Sensory Tours: Deep Blue Exhibition
Pine Rivers Art Gallery 130-134 Gympie Rd, Strathpine, Strathpine
Free
Creative Space – Maximum Madness: Art inspired by Mad Max
Caboolture Regional Art Gallery 4 Hasking St, Caboolture
Free
FREE Cross River Rail school holiday program
Cross River Rail Experience Centre Level 1, 151 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
Free
Taking Flight: Amazing migratory shorebirds Interactive Exhibition
Bribie Island Seaside Museum South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island
Holiday Fun at State Library of Queensland
State Library of Queensland Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank
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Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Exhibition
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 making and multimedia interactives and reflect on the experiences of others through drawing and video works by artists from India, Aotearoa New Zealand, Malaysia, Saudi […]
Free
Mini gem hunters
Mini gem hunters To celebrate our new Imaginarium, Unearthed, the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum invites you to come along and complete our new scavenger hunt. Although there are many beautiful, shiny gemstones, only four are considered precious. As you explore, discover what sets these gems apart from the rest. Leave no stone unturned as you […]
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Sensory Tours: Deep Blue Exhibition
Sensory Tours: Deep Blue Exhibition Experience the Deep Blue exhibition through sight, sound, smell, and other sensations. Our tours can be adapted to support sensory sensitivities. Let us know prior to your visit and we will create your tour with care. Perfect for all ages, these tours engage visitors’ senses through tactile experiences and sensory input. Sensory […]
Free
Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema This summer, Brisbane’s Roma Street Parklands is the place to be for outdoor cinema lovers, as Moonlight Cinema returns with a stellar line-up of films under the starry sky. Running from late November 2024 through to March 2025, moviegoers can enjoy a mix of 2024’s hottest releases and classic festive films throughout December. […]
Defining Symbols of Australia
Defining Symbols of Australia Australia is represented by many symbols, such as the flag, the kangaroo, wattle, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Uluru. Some symbols endure, others fade away and new ones emerge as attitudes and values change. Inspired by the National Museum of Australia’s collection, this exhibition explores some of the symbols that define Australia […]
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Creative Space – Maximum Madness: Art inspired by Mad Max
Creative Space - Maximum Madness: Art inspired by Mad Max Drop into Caboolture Regional Art Gallery and enter our creative space, influenced by the Maximum Madness: Art Inspired by Mad Max exhibition. In a post-apocalyptic future, everything is reused and recycled. Rubbish, ripped fabric, old chains, buttons, distressed ribbon and metal pieces all have their […]
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FREE Cross River Rail school holiday program
The Cross River Rail free school holiday program is back with new activities and old favourites. The program is jam-packed with activities that will inspire, entertain and inform young minds. Children can channel their creativity into design, art or craft. They can get techy coding mini robots, bee-come an expert on native bees or even […]
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Summer Fun at City of Moreton Bay Libraries
Summer Fun at City of Moreton Bay Libraries City of Moreton Bay Libraries have free fun these holidays! Enjoy creative workshops, live sea creatures, a puppet show, Pokémon party, podcasting, and Summer DIY activities this December and January. Summer Fun at City of Moreton Bay Libraries When: Saturday 14th December 2024 - Sunday 26th January […]
Free
Summer of Wonder @ South Bank
Summer of Wonder @ South Bank The Summer of Wonder campaign at South Bank bought festive cheer to life during the Christmas season and continues to deliver fun and excitement throughout January. The Cultural Forecourt transforms into Brisbane’s ultimate summer hotspot, offering new experiences and engaging activities for all ages. The Summer Hub serves as […]
The South Bank Maze
The South Bank Maze The South Bank Maze experience has been transformed into a reflective space with its new Resolution Trees. Visitors can write down their wishes or resolutions for 2025 and add them to the trees, creating a dazzling and inspiring display of hopes and dreams for the year ahead. This enchanting feature is free to explore […]
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Taking Flight: Amazing migratory shorebirds Interactive Exhibition
Taking Flight: Amazing migratory shorebirds Interactive Exhibition Each year, nearly 20,000 migratory shorebirds make their way to the Pumicestone Passage, using it as a crucial rest stop on their 20,000-kilometre round trip between Australia and the Arctic Circle. During their journey, these birds must rest and refuel, often facing significant challenges along the way. 'Taking […]
Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour
Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour Families are invited to join Thomas & Friends for a one-of-a-kind experience at *Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour*, hosted at the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops. This magical bubble-themed adventure brings to life the world of Thomas the Tank Engine with a day full of live performances, […]
Holiday Fun at State Library of Queensland
These school holidays, come to the State Library of Queensland to explore sustainability with a twist! Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including Make it, change it, save it, presented by State Library of Queensland and developed in collaboration with Reverse Garbage Queensland to create playful worlds using repurposed objects. Visit kuril dhagun and experience […]
The Xpress Fun Train @ South Bank
The Xpress Fun Train @ South Bank All aboard the Xpress Fun Train these school holidays at South Bank! This delightful trackless train promises a fun-filled journey, winding its way across the Parklands for a memorable family adventure. The Xpress Fun Train departs from Flowstate between 14–22 December, then from the Piazza for the remaining […]
Story Bridge Adventure Climb’s New Year’s Eve Early Fireworks Climb
Story Bridge Adventure Climb's New Year's Eve Early Fireworks Climb Ready to Ring in 2025 in Unforgettable Style with the Whole Family? New Year's Eve Early Fireworks Climb - The perfect adventure for families with kids aged 6 and up! Imagine climbing to the top of Brisbane's Story Bridge, with your family by your side, […]
New Years Eve @ Mooloolaba
New Years Eve @ Mooloolaba Celebrate the arrival of 2024 at a family-friendly community event on Mooloolaba Esplanade. Running from 5pm to 10pm, this vibrant evening features roving entertainment, face painting, and delicious food trucks, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks display at 8:30pm. Fireworks Viewing The fireworks will light up the sky in […]
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New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Tivoli Drive In
New Year's Eve Celebration @ Tivoli Drive In Celebrate the end of 2024 with a spectacular family-friendly New Year’s Eve Festival at the Tivoli Drive-In Theatre in Chuwar. Enjoy a vibrant marketplace, a wide variety of engaging family activities, and live entertainment to keep everyone entertained. This fun-filled event promises to be a fantastic way […]
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Movie Under the Stars @ Broadbeach Waters
Movie Under the Stars @ Broadbeach Waters: Sing 2 There’s no better way to spend an evening than enjoying a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast’s Movies under the Stars program offers free, family-friendly entertainment from September 2024 to April 2025 at various locations across the city. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather […]
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Summer Water Slides @ Terella
Summer Water Slides @ Terella Terella Brewing is bringing summer fun every weekend in December with their inflatable waterslides! Families can cool off with exciting slides, enjoy refreshing drinks, and explore a great selection of food trucks, all in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. The brewery is open all day, with waterslides running for hours of […]
The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum
The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum The Aussie backyard has always been an important part of the Aussie lifestyle; our own little patch of serenity. The Patch Imaginarium at Bribie Island Seaside Museum is an interactive space to explore the possibilities of backyards past, present and in the future. When we think of the […]
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The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum
The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum The Aussie backyard has always been an important part of the Aussie lifestyle; our own little patch of serenity. The Patch Imaginarium at Bribie Island Seaside Museum is an interactive space to explore the possibilities of backyards past, present and in the future. When we think of the […]
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First 5 Forever toddler time @ Ashgrove Library
First 5 Forever toddler time @ Ashgrove Library Ashgrove Library hosts First 5 Forever Toddler Time, a lively session for parents and toddlers to connect through singing, clapping, and dancing. With engaging action rhymes and songs, this program supports pre-literacy, language, communication, and social skills in little ones aged 1–2 years. First 5 Forever is […]
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Make it Slow: IAG Kids X Slow Art Collective
IAG Kids x Slow Art Collective This summer, visitors are invited to explore a hands-on, immersive exhibition where everyone is encouraged to participate. Using everyday repurposed materials, they can be transported into new creative spaces. The focus is not on the final product, but on the process of making, offering a chance to slow down […]
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Rockin’ the Rockpools @ Broadwater Parklands
Rockin' the Rockpools @ Broadwater Parklands Families are invited to enjoy a fantastic day at the Rockpools, filled with music and games. A live DJ will be playing upbeat tunes while children participate in a variety of fun, kid-friendly activities. With plenty of sunshine and laughter, it’s the perfect event for toddler-aged children to enjoy. […]
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The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum
The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum The Aussie backyard has always been an important part of the Aussie lifestyle; our own little patch of serenity. The Patch Imaginarium at Bribie Island Seaside Museum is an interactive space to explore the possibilities of backyards past, present and in the future. When we think of the […]
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Movie Under the Stars @ Broadbeach – Despicable Me 4
Movie Under the Stars @ Broadbeach - Despicable Me 4 What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Gather your family […]
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Sparky Party Pop-Up Playground @ Broadwater Parklands
Sparky Party Pop-Up Playground @ Broadwater Parklands Experience fun in the sun with their mobile play zone! This pop-up playground brings active entertainment right to you, perfect for children ages 3-12 years. Sparky Party creates an engaging outdoor play space where kids can develop skills while having a blast with family and friends. Packed with […]
Free
Carrara Markets
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. With over 300 stalls covering 24 acres it’s a treasure trove of the curious and the unusual. It’s also the original home of discount shopping […]
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West End Markets
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, the markets emphasize knowing the origins of their goods and supporting small businesses. As an integral part of West End, they proudly support and foster […]
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The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum
The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum The Aussie backyard has always been an important part of the Aussie lifestyle; our own little patch of serenity. The Patch Imaginarium at Bribie Island Seaside Museum is an interactive space to explore the possibilities of backyards past, present and in the future. When we think of the […]
Free
Tinker table @ Brisbane Square Library
Tinker table @ Brisbane Square Library The library invites young creators to drop in for Tinker Time—a hands-on session exploring robots, coding, and STEAM activities in an open learning environment. Perfect for curious minds aged four and up, it’s a great opportunity to experiment, learn, and have fun with robotics and technology! Tinker table @ […]
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Flicks in the Park @ Coolum Beach – Despicable Me 4
Flicks in the Park @ Coolum Beach - Despicable Me 4 Visit Coolum and Coolum Business & Tourism are proud to present another season of Flicks in the Park to the Coolum community! Bring along a picnic blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars! Screening commences around 6:30pm - as soon as the sun […]
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The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum
The Patch Imaginarium @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum The Aussie backyard has always been an important part of the Aussie lifestyle; our own little patch of serenity. The Patch Imaginarium at Bribie Island Seaside Museum is an interactive space to explore the possibilities of backyards past, present and in the future. When we think of the […]
Free
HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets
HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets The HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct. Every Sunday from 6 am to 11:30 am, HOTA buzzes with fresh farm produce, including organic options, artisanal foods, boutique fashion, and handcrafted goods. Like […]
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Moggill Sunday Farm Day
Moggill Sunday Farm Day Join us in Moggill for our monthly Sunday Farm Days, a delightful event held on the first Sunday of every month. The farm will be open to visitors, offering a unique opportunity to browse a variety of poultry for sale, along with feed, equipment, and other farm essentials. Guests can explore […]
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Miniature Railway Public Day – Nambour
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 […]
Monday, December 30, 2024
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January 4, 2025 -Quiet Hour – Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Quiet Hour – Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Quiet Hour - Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Pine River Heritage Museum is offering a low sensory setting for exhibition exploration and Imaginarium activities. Visitors with sensory needs can enjoy the museum at a less busy time of day with reduced noise, and a supportive environment. For a quiet hour, lighting is reduced where possible, background […]
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Sunday, January 5, 2025
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