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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Planning ahead for school holidays? We’ve got Brisbane and SEQ covered every term.
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The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company To 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, […] 
Uncover how artificial light reshapes our natural environment at The Night Sky exhibition at Landsborough Museum, running from October 2026 to February 2027. Just an hour north of Brisbane, local families can explore interactive displays on light pollution, dark sky conservation, and simple steps to protect our evening skies. The Night Sky exhibition at Landsborough […] 
Celebrate the holiday season across Redlands Coast with the Redlands Coast Christmas Trail in November and December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this festive lineup features illuminated garden trails, free Santa photos, outdoor Christmas movies, carols, and community events that create magical memories for kids of all ages. Redlands Coast Christmas Trail 2026 Christmas […] 
Now is the time to book classes, workshops, camps and care for the September/October 2026 school holidays! You'll find a variety of school holiday programs and workshops on the Brisbane Kids website for kids and teens, ranging from full-day to shorter sessions: Creative Art STEM Soccer Gymnastics and Ninja Golf Dance Wellbeing Chess Mixed Sports […] |
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Celebrate New Year's Eve early this December 2026 with Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park. Local families and kids can jump aboard the New Year Express train, explore the Bubble Zone, and bounce on inflatables before settling in for tasty food truck treats and a 8pm beach fireworks finale. Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park […] |
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Redcliffe 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 food and provisions, handmade wares, art ‘n’ craft and SO much more. It is a hub dedicated to supporting and showcasing the best growers, makers, […] |
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Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo is stomping into South Bank these summer school holidays! Families can meet lifelike prehistoric creatures during an interactive live show at the South Bank Piazza from 9-17 January 2027. Created by Australian puppetry company Erth Visual & Physical Inc, the show brings together puppetry, palaeontology and plenty of Aussie humour. Designed for […] |
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Redcliffe 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 food and provisions, handmade wares, art ‘n’ craft and SO much more. It is a hub dedicated to supporting and showcasing the best growers, makers, […] |
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Join Imagine Music for a hands-on workshop where you can dive into the world of beat production! Learn the fundamentals of rhythm, drum machines, and digital audio tools while experimenting and creating your own beats. Workshop details Explore different beat styles across genres like hip hop, EDM, rock, and reggae. Get hands-on with drum machines […]
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See Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli come to life on stage as Bluey’s Big Play returns to QPAC in South Brisbane this January 2027. Local families can enjoy an original storyline, incredible puppetry, and familiar music in a hilarious live theatrical show created specifically for kids of all ages. Bluey's Big Play The return of […]
$64.90 – $69
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Discover unique pre-loved treasures at the Mega Garage Sale this January 2027 at Rocklea's Saturday Fresh Market. Joining Brisbane's biggest morning market, this massive family-friendly event features diverse stalls packed with household goods, toys, books, clothes, and tools, offering local parents and kids an exciting second-hand shopping adventure. Mega Garage Sale @ Saturday Fresh Market […] |
6 events,
Redcliffe 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 food and provisions, handmade wares, art ‘n’ craft and SO much more. It is a hub dedicated to supporting and showcasing the best growers, makers, […] |
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Celebrate the magic of puppetry at Family Fun Days at GOMA in September 2026 and January 2027. Brisbane kids can enjoy live musical performances, meet local puppet-makers, catch classic film screenings, and get hands-on in sock puppet workshops during an engaging school holiday outing at South Bank. Family Fun Days @ QAGOMA Celebrate the magic […] |
6 events,
Redcliffe 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 food and provisions, handmade wares, art ‘n’ craft and SO much more. It is a hub dedicated to supporting and showcasing the best growers, makers, […]
Celebrate the magic of puppetry at Family Fun Days at GOMA in September 2026 and January 2027. Brisbane kids can enjoy live musical performances, meet local puppet-makers, catch classic film screenings, and get hands-on in sock puppet workshops during an engaging school holiday outing at South Bank. Family Fun Days @ QAGOMA Celebrate the magic […] |
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Monster Machine Day at Shoreline, Redland Bay Redland Bay families will have a rare chance to get up close to some of the biggest machines helping shape Shoreline at the community’s first free Monster Machine Day. (This event was originally on the 24th October but due to bad weather was postponed) Hosted by Stockland on […]
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3 events,
Redcliffe 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 food and provisions, handmade wares, art ‘n’ craft and SO much more. It is a hub dedicated to supporting and showcasing the best growers, makers, […] |
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