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 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 […] 
Explore the region’s best paddock-to-plate experiences during Scenic Rim Eat Local Month throughout June 2026. Just an hour from Brisbane, families can enjoy over 45 events including farm tours, animal encounters, and hands-on workshops for kids. This month-long celebration offers local produce and country hospitality, providing the perfect winter adventure for Queensland families. Scenic Rim […] |
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The international smash hit 360 ALLSTARS returns to Brisbane this June and July 2026 for a high-energy performance at QPAC. This urban circus features world-champion athletes performing BMX stunts, basketball skills, and breaking. Families will love the live soundtrack and video projections, followed by a free meet and greet with the stars. 360 ALLSTARS at […] |
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The Source Kids Brisbane Disability Expo returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this July 2026 for two days of connection and discovery. This free event provides Brisbane families and neurodiverse children access to over 100 providers, including therapy services and assistive technology. With sensory friendly zones and live performances, it is a supportive […]
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SPARK Ipswich 2026 Ipswich’s signature celebration of people, places, arts, and culture returns with an electrifying new program set to ignite the city with creativity, community and colour. Over multiple weeks this winter, SPARK transforms Ipswich with a packed program of immersive experiences, live performances, light installations, exhibitions, and music. SPARK Ipswich will return from […] |
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Ballet Theatre Queensland’s Snow White Mirror Mirror on the wall … who’s the fairest of them all? Be transported to the land of fantasy in Ballet Theatre Queensland’s highly acclaimed return season of Snow White! After losing her mother at an early age, Snow White discovers that her stepmother is not all who she seems […] |
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QSMEE - Pine Valley Miniature Railway Public Running Day Visitors and community groups are warmly invited to enjoy public running days at the track. As the track is located on private property, tickets must be purchased in advance to help manage numbers and ensure a comfortable and enjoyable day for all. Enclosed footwear is required […] |
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Designed for curious 3–5 year olds, Queensland Museum invites children and their carers to explore science through play, hands-on discovery, and age-appropriate activities. Take your time exploring SparkLab’s interactive exhibits with your little ones, discover something new at the Science Bar, or explore the wonders of earth and space at our Science on a Sphere. […]
$5 – $50
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Ranger Stacey's Joey Club Families are invited to join Ranger Stacey for a fun and interactive morning of discovery exploring wildlife and learning how to care for the natural environment. Children can bellow like a koala, stretch their wings like a bird and hop like a kangaroo before enjoying story time with Ranger Stacey. The […] |
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RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre Sunday Open Days Showcasing the incredible history of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Heritage Centre has displays that include Sabre and Mirage fighter jets, a flawless WWII Jeep, Sioux and Iroquois helicopters and a Caribou airlifter. The museum pays particular attention to the history of aviation at the […]
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Sensory Friendly Sessions: Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends We’re turning the sound down and reducing visitor numbers in the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition to create a calmer, more relaxed museum experience at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. These quieter hours are designed to welcome guests on the autism spectrum, and anyone who would […]
$5 – $19.90
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Event details can change. Check with the organiser before heading out and let us know if anything needs updating at [email protected]