Playback – Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium
Bribie Island Seaside Museum South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island
Free
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Kids and Family Events in Brisbane | What’s on in South East Queensland
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Walking Together
Ipswich Art Gallery d'Arcy Doyle Place (between Brisbane and Limestone Streets), Ipswich
Free
The Garden: Creative space – Pine Rivers Art Gallery
Pine Rivers Art Gallery 130-134 Gympie Rd, Strathpine, Strathpine
Free
Cross River Rail school holiday program
Cross River Rail Experience Centre Level 1, 151 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
Holiday fun Spring program @ the State Library of Queensland
State Library of Queensland Stanley Place, South Bank
Free
Sweet School Holiday Fun at Indro Bakehouse
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Free
Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Exhibition
Children's Art Centre, QAGOMA Stanley Place, Cultural Precinct, South Bank
Free
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Playback – Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium
Playback - Retro Games Mini-Imaginarium Get your retro game on at Playback, Bribie Island Seaside Museum’s mini-Imaginarium. This is a free, interactive space full of old school arcade games. Parents, take on your teens and children to show them how original gamers do it. Test your skills and challenge each other at old school favourites […]
Free
Art Box for Kids
Art Box for Kids Art Box for Kids is an exciting new exhibition series that prioritises sustainable exhibition design and the use of recycled or repurposed activity materials where possible. Each Art Box for Kids exhibition will invite children to meet an artist through an introduction video, see an example of the artist’s work on […]
Free
Walking Together
Walking Together Journey through the landscapes, stories and traditions of First Nations peoples in this all-ages, interactive exhibition. Engage with tactile materials inspired by traditional crafts, participate in hands-on activities and experience rich cultural heritage. Walking Together is designed to foster understanding, respect, and connection with the world's oldest continuous living culture. Walking Together When: […]
Free
The Garden: Creative space – Pine Rivers Art Gallery
The Garden: Creative space - Pine Rivers Art Gallery Sow the seeds of creativity, nourish and grow curiosity, and reap the rewards in The Garden; a free, drop-in space developed by Claire Ritchie. With three exciting hands-on activities, The Garden is perfect for families to explore, experiment, and experience. Plant a pledge in the interactive […]
Free
Wacky World: family fun art space
Wacky World: family fun art space Welcome to Wacky World, where the only rule is to keep a smile on your face. This unique space is all about embracing the weird, the funny, and the downright fun! Here, you’ll find that everything has a playful twist, making it the perfect spot for a day of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Holiday fun Spring program @ the State Library of Queensland
Holiday fun Spring program @ the State Library of Queensland Celebrate creativity, culture, and discovery at the State Library of Queensland's Holiday Fun event this school holidays. Throughout the school holidays, the library offers a variety of hands-on workshops to unleash your creativity. Explore activities like "You draw me!" where you can dive into the […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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
Dinosaur Discovery at Tulmur Place
Dinosaur Discovery at Tulmur Place These School Holidays, get ready to embark on a prehistoric adventure like no other at Tulmur Place with Dinosaur Discovery! From Monday 16th September to Sunday 29th September 2024, the heart of the city will be transformed into a land where dinosaurs once roamed, offering an experience that’s thrilling, educational […]
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 […]
Free
Footy Finals Fun
Footy finals fun - Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Flex your skills at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum this school holidays, as they celebrate Footy finals fun! Challenge yourself with the football toss passing target game and see if you can make it onto the leaderboard! You can also dive into footy history trivia and see how […]
Free
Caloundra Street Fair
Caloundra Street Fair Fill your Sunday with fun, flair, and flavor at the Caloundra Street Fair! With over 120 unique stalls, the entire family can immerse themselves in some of the region’s best street food, coffee, fresh produce, and delicious sweet treats while they peruse the locally crafted homewares, art, flowers, and plants. Located in […]
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 […]
Free
Mt Gravatt Markets
Mt Gravatt Markets The Mt Gravatt Markets is the place for the local community to come together every week, rain, hail or shine. With over 200 stalls, there’s something for the whole family – including farm fresh produce direct from local growers, fresh deli products, flowers, honey, pet accessories, plants, and many a bargain to […]
$2
Wheelz
Wheelz Are you looking for a wheely fun activity? Race into Wheelz, the new Imaginarium activity at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! From car wheels to wagon wheels, come and investigate the history of the wheel and how it keeps us moving. Drop in and drive a special race car, experiment with linear motion using the […]
Free
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 […]
Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond
Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond Discover how Australia’s location and expertise give a unique advantage in space. Use a virtual telescope to ‘link up’ with iconic deep space missions that Australia supports, or discover how satellites allow over-the-horizon communications in a laser-based puzzle game. Be inspired by stories of how Australian innovators are […]
The Milton Markets
The Milton Markets The Milton Markets stand as the quintessential weekend destination in Inner West Brisbane, showcasing an unparalleled selection of food, farm produce, and lifestyle offerings. Their commitment is unwavering in supporting the finest local talents, including growers, farmers, artists, cooks, chefs, designers, bakers, fishmongers, butchers, baristas, juicers, and artisans. Explore an array of […]
Free
Bracken Ridge Lions Train Day
Bracken Ridge Lion’s Train Day 4th Sunday of the month The Bracken Ridge Lion’s Train Day trains run on the 4th Sunday of each month in McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge from 9.00am until 1.00pm at a cost of $2 a ride or 10 rides for $15. The Bracken Ridge Central Steam/Electric Railway is proudly run […]
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