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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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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 […]
Redlands Coast Christmas Trail
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 […]
Summer School Holiday Programs for Kids & Teens
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 […]
Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers Paradise
Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […]
Carols on the Lawn and Christmas Market at Sanctuary Cove
Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Carols on the Lawn and Christmas Market at Sanctuary Cove Marine Village. Local families and kids can pack a picnic blanket to sing along to favourite carols, meet Santa, Mrs Claus, and Rudolph, browse handmade gifts, and watch the spectacular fireworks finale. Carols on the Lawn and […]
Christmas in St Nicholas Precinct
Experience festive magic at Christmas in St Nicholas Precinct in Ipswich this December 2026. Designed for Brisbane kids and parents, this free family event features a dazzling light display, live entertainment, market stalls, and local dining options, with wheelchair, pram, and dedicated low-sensory access available. Christmas in St Nicholas Precinct 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct transforms […]
Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery 2026
Gold Coast families looking for engaging, early childhood activities will love Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery in June 2026. This free monthly program offers local parents and young kids a playful introduction to art through interactive movement and storytelling, making it a fantastic weekend outing to spark creativity in toddlers. Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery […]
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 […]
Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets
Experience festive magic at the Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets at the Frederick Marsden Youth Centre in Kallangur across four nights this December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this dog-friendly holiday market features over 140 boutique stalls, colorful light displays, food trucks, live entertainment, and amusement rides. Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets 2026 Decorative […]
Old Petrie Town Christmas Markets
Step into a twinkling festive wonderland this November and December 2026 at the Old Petrie Town Christmas Markets in Whiteside, north of Brisbane. Local families and kids can explore artisan stalls along historic lantern-lit pathways, hunt for handcrafted gifts, and enjoy tasty dinners from food vendors under the stars. Old Petrie Town Christmas Markets 2026 […]
Murrumba Christmas Spectacular 2026
Murrumba Christmas Spectacular 2026 Bring your family and friends along to the Murrumba Christmas Spectacular for an afternoon of festive fun for all ages. Enjoy live performances, family-friendly activities and delicious food, with plenty of Christmas favourites to get you into the festive spirit. Sing along to your favourite carols and keep an eye out […]
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Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade
Watch a fleet of decorated vessels light up the waterfront at the Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade this December 2026. Families can pack a picnic, gather along the shore, and cheer on the sparkling boats as they bring festive cheer and competing displays to the water. Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade 2026 Head […]
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Springfield Carols
Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at the Springfield Carols at Robelle Domain, an easy evening outing for Brisbane families. Kids will love seeing special guests Bluey and Bingo, meeting Santa, and singing along to carols, while parents browse market stalls, sample food trucks, and watch the fireworks display. Springfield Carols 2026 Springfield’s much-loved […]
Mermaid Waters Christmas Park Party
Celebrate the holiday season this December 2026 at the Mermaid Waters Christmas Park Party at McIlwain Family Park. Local families and kids can pack a picnic blanket to enjoy face painting, lawn games, live music, and tasty food truck treats before watching the spectacular Flotilla of Lights illuminate the waterways. Mermaid Waters Christmas Park Party […]
BFISC Ice Spectacular 2026 – The Sensational 70’s
Get ready to step back in time as the BFISC Ice Spectacular 2026 – The Sensational 70's brings the colour, music and excitement of the 1970s to Iceworld Boondall! Join Boondall Figure Ice Skating Club (BFISC) for its eighth annual Ice Spectacular, a family-friendly celebration of figure skating featuring talented competitive figure skaters, ice dancers, […]
$30
Christmas family fun day at Redcliffe Museum
Celebrate the festive season and 25 years of history at the Christmas family fun day at Redcliffe Museum this December 2026. Local families can meet cuddle-friendly animals at a mobile petting zoo, enjoy colorful face painting, grab a sausage sizzle, and experience a live performance by the Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band. Christmas family fun day […]
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, […]
Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols 2026
Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols 2026 Celebrate Christmas in Moreton Bay with an evening of carols, entertainment and family fun at Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols. This free community event is a chance to gather family and friends and enjoy Christmas cheer close to Brisbane. Enjoy a stage program packed with live entertainment, free family activities and […]
Cleveland Markets Christmas Markets
Celebrate the holiday season this December 2026 at the Cleveland Markets Christmas Market on Bloomfield Street, an easy morning outing for Brisbane families. Kids will love meeting Santa, getting their faces painted, and watching Christmas shows, while parents browse over 90 stalls filled with handmade gifts, festive goodies, and delicious food truck treats. Cleveland Markets […]
Free
Logan Model Engineering Society Miniature Train Rides
Logan Model Engineering Society Miniature Train Rides Logan Model Engineering Society Miniature Train Rides running days are 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Trains run from 10:30am through to around 3:00pm but may close early and conduct staff training if there are no public to ride. Passengers are required to wear enclosed […]
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 […]
Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers Paradise
Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […]
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