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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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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
IAG Kids: LightPlay at Ipswich Art Gallery
Ipswich Art Gallery d'Arcy Doyle Place (between Brisbane and Limestone Streets), Ipswich
Fascinating Science at Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Bribie Island Seaside Museum South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island
Exhibition – Drawn Together: Help Make Hospital Feel More Like Home
Brisbane Powerhouse 119 Lamington Street New Farm, Brisbane
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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends If your kids are obsessed with crocodiles, Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa is a must-do. Walk alongside one of the world’s most powerful and ancient animals on a journey that stretches back over 130 million years. This all-ages interactive exhibition brings you face-to-face with […]
The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition
The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition Families are invited to explore The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture, a fascinating exhibition at QAGOMA that reveals how faith and everyday life are closely intertwined. At the heart of the exhibition is a rare collection of vibrant oleographs by Indian artist […]
Olafur Eliasson: Presence, Riverbed at QAGOMA
Brisbane families might remember this extraordinary piece of artwork and we are so excited to say that ‘Olafur Eliasson: Presence is returning to QAGOMA! Experience Olafur Eliasson’s Riverbed at GOMA, an immersive installation where a flowing stream winds through a landscape of water-rounded volcanic stones. Inspired by Iceland’s dramatic terrain, this large-scale artwork invites visitors […]
IAG Kids: LightPlay at Ipswich Art Gallery
Ipswich Art Gallery is glowing with creativity this school term, with IAG Kids: LightPlay inviting little ones into a dazzling world where light becomes an element of discovery, imagination, and play. IAG Kids: LightPlay details Step into an immersive environment filled with light boxes, overhead projectors, torches, and translucent materials. Kids can investigate how light […]
The Premier’s Reading Challenge
The Premier's Reading Challenge 2026 The Premier's Reading Challenge champions reading with the goal of encouraging young Queenslanders to read for pleasure and learning, to improve literacy and give them a brighter future. It is an annual statewide initiative for Queensland state and non-state schools and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9, as well […]
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month 2026
Explore the region’s best paddock-to-plate experiences during Scenic Rim Eat Local Month throughout June 2026. Just an hour from Brisbane, families can enjoy over 45 events including farm tours, animal encounters, and hands-on workshops for kids. This month-long celebration offers local produce and country hospitality, providing the perfect winter adventure for Queensland families. Scenic Rim […]
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards at Redcliffe Museum
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards at Redcliffe Museum Enjoy a light-hearted visit to Redcliffe Museum with The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition. Showcasing some of nature’s funniest and most unexpected moments, this popular international competition features photographs submitted from around the world. The exhibition includes 60 images from past winners and finalists, capturing animals at […]
Fascinating Science at Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Fascinating Science arrives at the Bribie Island Seaside Museum in June 2026, offering a free Questacon exhibition for curious Brisbane families. This hands-on event features interactive puzzles and optical illusions designed to challenge children and adults alike. It is an excellent educational outing for parents seeking engaging science activities and logic games. Fascinating Science at […]
Ranger Stacey’s Joey Club
Ranger Stacey's Joey Club Families are invited to join Ranger Stacey for a fun and interactive morning of discovery exploring wildlife and learning how to care for the natural environment. Children can bellow like a koala, stretch their wings like a bird and hop like a kangaroo before enjoying story time with Ranger Stacey. The […]
Exhibition – Drawn Together: Help Make Hospital Feel More Like Home
Discover a spectacular, family-friendly display at the Brisbane Powerhouse this June 2026. The Drawn Together community art project will project stunning drawings nightly, showcasing what home means to Queenslanders. This inspiring, free event offers local Brisbane families a wonderful evening out while raising vital support for sick children and the Children's Hospital Foundation. Exhibition - […]
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show The Sunshine Coast Ag show showcases local talents and provides a platform for local produce, livestock, and competitions like wood chopping and horse jumping. Kids can pat a cow or hold a chicken. Visitors can admire homemade iced cakes, handcrafted items, and school projects, then explore Side Show Alley and enjoy […]
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 […]
Oxley Community Festival 2026
The Oxley Community Festival returns to Club Oxley this June 2026, offering a fantastic free day out for Brisbane families. This popular neighborhood event features free rides, a petting zoo, fireworks, and live music. It is the perfect weekend outing for parents seeking fun, budget-friendly activities for kids. Oxley Community Festival 2026 Club Oxley welcomes […]
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HOTA Hawker Night Market
The HOTA Hawker Night Markets are returning this June 2026 for a massive evening of food, culture, and entertainment perfect for Brisbane families. This open-air market features over 150 gourmet food and artisan stalls, live music, and roaming performers, offering a fantastic lakeside night out that kids and parents will love. HOTA Hawker Night Market […]
West End Markets
West End Markets Held every Saturday morning in the iconic Davies Park along the Brisbane River, the West End Markets celebrate eclectic diversity, independence, and lifestyle. Passionate about local suppliers, the markets emphasize knowing the origins of their goods and supporting small businesses. As an integral part of West End, they proudly support and foster […]
Free
Taste the Bay – Newport Park
Taste the Bay at Newport Park is a free, family-friendly food event on Saturday 13 June 2026, celebrating the best local produce, artisan makers, and flavours of the Moreton Bay region alongside live music and creative activities for all ages. Taste the Bay - Newport Park Taste the Bay is a free, family-friendly event celebrating […]
Good News Fete 2026
Looking for a fantastic weekend outing with the kids? The Good News Fete 2026 is returning this June 2026, offering a spectacular day of family-friendly entertainment in Brisbane. This free community event features thrilling carnival rides, a petting zoo, live student performances, and delicious food trucks, making it the perfect destination for local families. Good […]
New Farm Park Clean Up for World Environment Day
Celebrate World Environment Day with a hands-on community clean-up at New Farm Park this June 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families, this eco-friendly morning activity teaches kids about sustainability and conservation through positive action. Enjoy a welcoming outdoor experience complete with snacks, connecting with other local residents while caring for a beloved neighborhood park. New Farm […]
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Echidna Workshop – Samford Conservation Park
Brisbane families looking for unique outdoor activities will love the Echidna Workshop at Samford Conservation Park in June 2026. This free hands-on event teaches kids and parents how to track native wildlife with an expert ecologist. Participants can meet conservation detection dogs and enjoy a guided nature walk through the park. Echidna Workshop - Samford […]
CANCELLED – Moreton Kids Festival 2026
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ONGOING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. Moreton Kids Festival returns to Pine Rivers Park in June 2026, offering a massive day of free entertainment for local families. This popular Brisbane event features five themed zones where children under 10 can enjoy unlimited rides, live stage shows, and hands-on workshops. […]
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, […]
RACQ MotorFest 2026
RACQ MotorFest returns to the Brisbane Showgrounds this June 2026, offering an action-packed day out for motoring enthusiasts and local families. This popular annual event showcases a massive collection of vintage and collector vehicles alongside the latest transport technology. With free amusement rides, face painting, and roving entertainment, it provides incredible value for kids and […]
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
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
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
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 […]
QSMEE – Pine Valley Miniature Railway Public Running Day
QSMEE - Pine Valley Miniature Railway Public Running Day Visitors and community groups are warmly invited to enjoy public running days at the track. As the track is located on private property, tickets must be purchased in advance to help manage numbers and ensure a comfortable and enjoyable day for all. Enclosed footwear is required […]
Valley Fest (Lockyer)
Valley Fest (Lockyer) 2026 Valley Fest 2026 invites the community to enjoy a fabulous family day out in the Lockyer Valley, a scenic and easy drive from Brisbane, perfect for a relaxed day trip. Set in Gatton, this free event brings together live music and entertainment alongside a diverse range of food vendors, market stalls, […]
MS Brissie to the Bay Circuit Challenge 2026
The iconic MS Brissie to the Bay is back on Sunday 14 June 2026 with a brand new course perfect for families. The Circuit Challenge starts at 9am - where young kids, their friends and families can complete loops on their bikes around the world-class criterium track at the Brisbane International Cycle Park at Murarrie. […]
G’day Little Queenslanders! Brisbane North
Join other local families at 7th Brigade Park for G'day Little Queenslanders, a free community celebration held in Chermside this June 2026. This exciting Brisbane event for kids features a live interactive experience with Bluey and Bingo, creative activities, and food trucks. It is the perfect outing for parents seeking fun, resource-filled experiences with their […]
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 […]
Family Fun Day in the Park – Gold Coast
Looking for the perfect family day out? The Motherhood Village Family Fun Day in the Park comes to the Gold Coast this June 2026, offering Brisbane and local families a fantastic free event. Packed with live music, kids' zones, sports, and face painting, this community gathering supports vital maternal mental health charity initiatives. Family Fun […]
FIFA World Cup™ live site at South Bank
Cheer on the Socceroos at the free FIFA World Cup live site at South Bank this June 2026. Located at the Cultural Forecourt, this family-friendly event features a massive screen, food trucks, and a great community atmosphere. It is the perfect spot for Brisbane kids and soccer-loving families to catch the action. FIFA World Cup™ […]
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