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Kids and Family Events in Brisbane | What’s on in South East Queensland
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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Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Discover inspiring outdoor artwork at the Brisbane Sculpture Festival starting this August 2026. Held at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, this event showcases incredible works from local artists. It offers Brisbane kids and parents a wonderful opportunity to explore a scenic sculpture trail and enjoy hands-on art demonstrations together. Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026 Mt Coot-tha […]
Make, Believe, Magic
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, […]
The Night Sky exhibition at Landsborough Museum
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 […]
rubber duck
Welcome a giant 15-metre hot pink Rubber Duck as it floats down the Brisbane River this October and November 2026. Perfect for local families, this world-famous public art installation leads the River Pride Parade, bringing immense joy, playful photo opportunities, and memorable moments along the water for kids of all ages. rubber duck For the […]
Halloween Spooktacular @ The Morgue at Rochedale
Support a great cause while enjoying spooky thrills at the Halloween Spooktacular @ The Morgue at Rochedale in Priestdale this October 2026. Local Brisbane families can explore three themed mazes, watch the famous Candy Cannon, bounce on castles, and enjoy food trucks, live bands, and kids activities, all raising funds for the Black Dog Institute. […]
Halloween Night Markets @ Old Petrie Town
Explore a spooky evening at the Halloween Night Markets at Old Petrie Town in Whiteside this October 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families, this free community gathering features roaming zombies and witches, frightfully fun market stalls, and terrifying costumes for an unforgettable night of Halloween entertainment with friends and kids. Halloween Night Markets @ Old Petrie […]
Brookfield Halloween
Put on your spookiest costumes for a fun family night at Brookfield Halloween, hosted at the Brookfield Showground this October 2026. Local Brisbane parents and kids can enjoy a free evening packed with live music, engaging entertainment, tasty food truck treats, and festive drinks from the Brookfield Bar. Brookfield Halloween 2026 Brookfield Halloween is back […]
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Brisbane Disability Expo
Brisbane Disability Expo 2026 The Brisbane Disability Expo will link thousands of people with a disability with hundreds of product and service providers as well as presenting a range of informative and interactive presentations delivered by industry experts. People with Disability are embracing My Future, My Choice as a way to control how they want […]
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Trick or Treat at the Museum @ Landsborough
Prowl through museum halls after dark for Halloween Trick or Treat at Landsborough Museum this October 2026. Local Sunshine Coast and Brisbane families can collect treats, bounce on the jumping castle, get free face painting, grab a sausage sizzle, and explore fascinating nighttime exhibits in their best festive costumes. Trick or Treat @ Landsborough When the […]
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Halloween Markets at SOUTH/CITY/SQ
Dress up for spooky family fun at the Halloween Markets at South/City/SQ in Woolloongabba this October 2026. This free, dog-friendly evening out features multicultural food trucks, unique market stalls, lively family entertainment, and a best-dressed costume competition for local Brisbane parents, kids, and pets Halloween Markets at SOUTH/CITY/SQ The Halloween Markets return to South/City/SQ on […]
Free
Spooktacular Monster Mayhem @ Labrador
Join the spooky fun at Spooktacular Monster Mayhem at Labrador Community Centre this October 2026. Perfect for Gold Coast and, this free celebration features live tunes from DJ Shorty Brown, a monster disco, Trick or Treat Lane, jumping castles, face painting, food trucks, and market stalls. Spooktacular Monster Mayhem @ Labrador 2026 Spooktacular Monster Mayhem […]
Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival
Discover a whimsical mountain tradition at the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival this October and November 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families, this weekend event features a free self-guided trail of creative scarecrows, plus live music, local food vans, market stalls, and friendly farm animal encounters at Cauldron Distillery. Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival 2026 For one wonderfully […]
Fridays at the Bardon Markets
Unwind at the end of the week at Fridays at the Bardon Markets, a relaxed weekly night market perfect for families looking for an easy dinner out. This July 2026, Brisbane kids and parents can enjoy an international lineup of food vendors, a community bar, and live music at this dog-friendly suburban gathering. Fridays at […]
Fright night at the museum | Petrie
Visitors - you're in for a scare! Pine Rivers Heritage Museum is celebrating the spooky season with an evening of madness and mischief. Thirsty for eyeball mocktails or craving for creepy candy? Eager for a scavenger hunt into the underworld? Come to the museum in your scariest outfit for this free night of frightful fun […]
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Halloween Carnival Of Screams @ Ipswich Showgrounds
Dare to enter the Halloween Carnival Of Screams at Ipswich Showgrounds this October 2026. Ipswich and local Brisbane families can explore a thrilling haunted house, ride carnival attractions, browse market stalls, grab bites from food trucks, and join the best-dressed parade for an unforgettable evening of spooky fun. Halloween Carnival Of Screams @ Ipswich Showgrounds […]
Hocus Pocus Halloween Festival @ Bulimba 2026
Gather your little ghouls for Hocus Pocus, a free kids Halloween festival taking over Bulimba Memorial Park this October 2026. Local Brisbane families can look forward to an exciting afternoon featuring costume contests, inflatables, sweet treats, a lively disco, games, and tasty food trucks. Hocus Pocus Halloween Festival @ Bulimba 2026 Hocus Pocus is a […]
Redcliffe Markets Festival of Frights
Unleash spooky seaside fun at the Redcliffe Markets Festival of Frights along the Redcliffe Foreshore this October 2026. Local families can browse 200 market stalls, sample gourmet street food, join a kids disco and scavenger hunt, and showcase their best costumes for an exciting Halloween evening by the bay. Redcliffe Markets Festival of Frights 2026 […]
Let’s Get Spooky! – Ipswich
Bring the family for a thrilling evening of spooky fun at the Halloween Spook-Tacular in the Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich this October 2026. Brisbane kids will love the interactive slime-making workshops, wooden character crafts, light projections, DJ music, and unique market stalls during this free community celebration. Halloween Spook-Tacular - Ipswich Halloween Spook-Tacular transforms the Nicholas […]
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Wynnum Halloween Festival and Parade
Catch the iconic seaside Grand Parade and a dazzling fireworks finale at the 2026 Wynnum Halloween Festival at George Clayton Park in Manly this October 2026. Local Brisbane families can enjoy free entry, browse market stalls, sample food trucks, tackle amusement rides, and enter the best dressed costume contest. 2026 Wynnum Halloween Festival and Parade […]
Free
Light Night @ Church Unlimited North Lakes
Enjoy a fun-filled Halloween alternative at Light Night 2026, hosted by Church Unlimited in North Lakes this October 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this free community event features magic shows with Wayne The Wizard, jumping castles, a petting zoo, carnival games, prizes, and delicious barbecue treats. Light Night @ Church Unlimited North Lakes 2026 […]
Free
Halloween at the Ginger Factory
Solve a magical storybook mystery during Halloween at the Ginger Factory in Yandina this October 2026. Perfect for a family day trip from Brisbane, kids can dress in costume, explore The Haunted Reading Room, solve riddles around the grounds, and collect a sweet spooky treat along the way. Halloween at the Ginger Factory 2026 The […]
Free
Halloween @ The Wharf Mooloolaba
Bring the kids for a spooktacular day out at Halloween at The Wharf in Mooloolaba this October 2026. Perfect for local Sunshine Coast and visiting Brisbane families, this free event features a spooky treasure hunt, face painting, slime-making workshops, balloon twisting, DJ tunes, and complimentary popcorn and fairy floss. Halloween @ The Wharf Mooloolaba Halloween […]
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Twilight Halloween Markets at Caboolture
Dust off your costumes for the Twilight Halloween Markets returning to Caboolture Showgrounds this October 2026. Little ghouls and goblins can trick-or-treat across market stalls, enter the best-dressed competition, and enjoy spooktacular family entertainment, delicious food, and unique handmade shopping during a spine-tingling evening out for local Brisbane families. Twilight Halloween Markets at Caboolture 2026 […]
Fright Night Festival @ Mt Ommaney Centre
Get ready for an evening of thrilling community fun at the Fright Night Festival at Mt Ommaney Centre this October 2026. Local Brisbane families can head over to enjoy exciting rides, market stalls, tasty food trucks, live music, and a creative costume contest during this festive Halloween celebration. Fright Night Festival @ Mt Ommaney Centre […]
Sunset at the Lake – Halloween Edition 2026
Relax by the water at Sunset at the Lake - Halloween Edition at the UQ St Lucia Amphitheatre this October 2026. Local Brisbane families can bring a picnic rug to enjoy live music, food trucks, free face painting, bubble magic, and lawn games during a festive lakeside evening out. Sunset at the Lake - Halloween […]
Miami Spooktacular
Get ready for a spooky Halloween adventure at the Miami Spooktacular this October 2026. This free fright-filled evening features the Spook Express Train, a Pumpkin Patch chair swing, Glow Play Zone, trick-or-treat trails, creepy crafts, fire performers, and a live monster mash DJ. Miami Spooktacular 2026 Something scary is coming to Miami… Get ready for […]
Redland’s Annual Halloween Celebration
Join the spooky festivities at Redlands Annual Halloween Celebration at Raby Bay Harbour Park in Cleveland this October 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families, this free afternoon event features trick-or-treat bags, face painting, balloon twisting, a petting zoo, best-dressed prizes, and local food trucks by the waterfront. Redland's Annual Halloween Celebration A free, family friendly Halloween […]
Free
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
Enjoy spooky afternoon trick-or-treating at Family-Friendly Halloween Fun at H T Ireland Reserve in Eatons Hill this October 2026. Perfect for local families, this free community event features carnival games, free lollies, a DJ dance party, photo booth, best-dressed parades, and delicious local food stalls in the park. Family-Friendly Halloween Fun This Halloween event is […]
Harcourts Annual Halloween Celebration
Get ready, Redland's! Harcourts Property Centre welcomes you to join them for another spooktacular time at their Annual Halloween Celebration! FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENT Bring the family along for a fun-filled afternoon complete with FREE trick or treat bags, balloon twisting, face painting, petting zoo, bubble wands, sausage sizzle and prizes for best dressed! PLUS […]
Free
OPA! A NEW GREEK FESTIVAL IS COMING TO THE GOLD COAST
HOTA to transform into a celebration of Greek food, culture, music and family on the last weekend of October. The Gold Coast is set to get a taste of Greece this October, with the Gold Coast Greek Festival bringing two days of food, music, dancing, entertainment and Greek culture to HOTA, Home of the Arts. […]
$10 – $13
Redcliffe Markets
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, […]
Halloween Party at Bellbowrie Pool!
Dive into free poolside fun at the Bellbowrie Pool Halloween Party in Bellbowrie this November 2026. Local families can wear costumes, swim, and enjoy Mexican food from The Freestyler Food Truck. Halloween Party at Bellbowrie Pool! Make a splash at the Halloween Party at Bellbowrie Pool this November 2026. Local Brisbane families can enjoy free […]
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
Train Day @ Brisbane Bayside Steam Railway Society
Train Day @ Brisbane Bayside Steam Railway Society All aboard for a day of family fun at Train Day, hosted by the Brisbane Bayside Steam Railway Society! Held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month from 10am to 4pm, this charming event offers rides on lovingly maintained trains that bring joy to passengers […]
Moggill Sunday Farm Day
Moggill Sunday Farm Day Monthly Sunday Farm Days in Moggill are held on the first Sunday of every month, offering families a relaxed and hands-on farm experience. The farm opens to visitors with a range of poultry available for purchase, along with feed, equipment and other farm essentials. Guests can visit the animal nursery to […]
Free
Grandchester Model Live Steam Association Public Running Day
Grandchester Model Live Steam Association Public Running Days All aboard for a fun-filled family adventure at Grandchester Model Live Steam Association’s Public Running Days, held on the first Sunday of every month! Bring the whole family and experience the magic of miniature steam trains as they chug along a scenic track through bridges, tunnels, and […]
The Woodford Railway Heritage Train Rides
The Woodford Railway Heritage Train Rides Sit in open air carriages and let the wind blow through your hair as you ride on a heritage train at the Woodford Railway. Friendly volunteers will greet you on the platform and help you board the train as well as share their are full of local knowledge and […]
Jan Power’s Farmers Market @ Eagle Farm
The weekly Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm Racecourse offer a fantastic Sunday morning outing for local families and their dogs. Launching in May 2026, this free Brisbane event features farm-fresh produce, delicious food stalls, and artisan products, providing a premium foodie experience for kids and parents in a historic, spacious setting. Jan Power's […]
Riverside at the Gardens Markets
Stroll through the Riverside at the Gardens Markets in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens every Sunday. Perfect for local families, this long-running free weekly market offers a relaxed morning of international street food, artisan art and fashion stalls, live music, and direct access to nearby playgrounds and riverwalks. Riverside at the Gardens Markets A great […]
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