Kids and Family Events in Brisbane and South East Queensland
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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Week of Events
Lightscape Brisbane 2024
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 Saturday, 12 October 2024, this after-dark spectacle will transform the gardens into a glowing wonderland of lights, colours, and sounds. This year’s Lightscape is even […]
Art Adventures – Noosa Regional Gallery
Art Adventures - Noosa Regional Gallery For Ages 3.5 – 5 Years Thursdays 10:45 – 11:45 am This program is designed for preschool-aged children and their parents or caregivers, introducing art through hands-on sensory fun. Sessions are facilitated by Gallery Staff. Limited spots available. Booking is essential. *Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Fancy Long Legs at La Boite Theatre
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 web and make your mark. Underneath a crafter’s cart lived a lively young arachnid. Fancy Long Legs was her name, and she was easily distracted. […]
Circus Fun House – September School Holiday Performances
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 - experience the magnificent stage show spectacular, CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – THE SHOW! On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the September Queensland school holidays, families […]
Opening event: Shifting Shores Bribie’s beautiful beaches
Opening event: Shifting Shores Bribie’s beautiful beaches Bribie Island is home to beautiful beaches bursting with life. From turtles hatching to peculiar creatures hidden under the sand, the beaches are places where we spend our summer days and create lasting memories. To celebrate the opening of the Shifting Shores: Bribie’s beautiful beaches exhibition, Sherry Bruce […]
DinoFest Brisbane – Age of the Tyrannosaur
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 dinosaurs stomp into Kalinga Park, Wooloowin for Brisbane’s first-ever showing of the biggest dinosaur event taking Australia by storm. With life-size, real walking and moving […]
Ghana Road Show
Ghana Road Show Fusing theatre, circus, dance and music, the Ghana Road Show is an unforgettable celebration of the richness of West African arts told through a contemporary lens. This captivating all-ages show entwines thrilling circus acts with traditional African dance and rhythmic drum beats set to the freshly curated tunes of DJ Lady Chika. […]
Monster Jump at Sandstone Point
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 280 metres of endless excitement! The course is set to jump into the Sandstone Point Hotel in Sandstone Point over the school holidays from the […]
Cross River Rail school holiday program
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 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 […]
Sweet School Holiday Fun at Indro Bakehouse
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 play come together in the most delicious way. Dive into a world of culinary artistry as you create your donut masterpiece with an array of […]
Circus Fun House – September School Holiday Performances
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 - experience the magnificent stage show spectacular, CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – THE SHOW! On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the September Queensland school holidays, families […]
Art Kids: Pick Me – Kids Art Workshops
Art Kids is a new exhibition-led series of children’s workshops at Pine Rivers Art Gallery! Art Kids can expect to learn new skills, connect with their peers, explore different ways of art-making, and most importantly, have fun! Each session starts with a captivating exploration of artworks, sparking discussions and igniting curiosity around specific pieces. Art […]
RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre Open Days
RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre 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 RAAF […]
DinoFest Brisbane – Age of the Tyrannosaur
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 dinosaurs stomp into Kalinga Park, Wooloowin for Brisbane’s first-ever showing of the biggest dinosaur event taking Australia by storm. With life-size, real walking and moving […]
Monday, September 9, 2024
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Friday, September 13, 2024
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Saturday, September 14, 2024
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
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