Are you looking for things to do on Good Friday in Brisbane with your kids? It may be a public holiday and the first day of the Easter long weekend, but if you are in Brisbane and wondering how you could fill this day with fun activities for your family, then we have you covered. From free Easter family activities to yacht races and festivals, below is a list of things to do on Good Friday with your family this year. Good Friday takes place on Friday the 18th April 2025.
Please always check the venue and/or organiser before heading out just incase they have staffing issues that might prevent them from operating.
Good Friday Brisbane 2025
Redcliffe Markets Good Friday Pop-Up
This Good Friday, head to Redcliffe for their annual Good Friday Pop Up Markets. Meet the Easter Bunny, go on an Easter Egg Hunt, browse the designer-makers with over 200 stalls, enjoy the festive entertainment and décor, and soak up the market atmosphere. Head to the water and get the perfect vantage point for the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht race start too.
Address: Redcliffe Parade
When: 8am -2pm
Cost: Free Entry
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
One of the biggest annual boating events, the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, is held yearly over the Easter long weekend. The 308-nautical-mile race kicks off in Bramble Bay on Good Friday, with people lining the waterfront in Brisbane to watch the yachts set sail.
Address: Redcliffe Parade
Cost: Free to watch
Bluewater Festival
The Bluewater Festival is held in Moora Park by the water to coincide with the Brisbane to Gladstone start-line festivities. It will feature market stalls, rides, free family-friendly entertainment and fireworks. Watch the Multihull Yacht Race start and enjoy a day full of fun activities, including live bands, kids’ workshops, rides, food and markets, culminating in a beach party and fireworks.
Address: Lower Moora Park, 65 Park Parade, Shorncliffe QLD
When: 9:30am – 8pm (also runs on the Thursday from 4pm-8pm)
Cost: Free Entry
Caboolture Easter Carnival
Families of all ages are invited to celebrate Easter at the Caboolture Easter Carnival on Friday the 18th April. Expect an Easter Egg hunt, carnival rides and range of market stalls and food trucks.
Address: Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Rd , Caboolture 4510
When: From 11am
Cost: Adults $14.30, Child 4-15 Years $8.20, Under 3 Years Free
Candyland at Victoria Park
Candyland Putt Putt at Victoria Park is back for another eggciting Easter! Each hole is themed in a Candyland/Easter theme and is a fun way to make the most of the Easter break!
Address: Victoria Park Golf Shop, 309 Herston Road, Herston Queensland 4006
When: Bookings only 6am – 10.40pm
Good Friday Festival
Axis Church’s annual Good Friday Festival returns in 2025, bringing the community together for a day of family-friendly fun.
This free-entry event features a range of exciting activities, including a jumping castle, an animal farm petting zoo, a towering rock climbing wall, carnival games, face painting, live music, and competitions. A BBQ sausage sizzle, fish and slaw burgers, drinks, and a variety of snacks will be available for purchase, making it the perfect way to celebrate the Easter season.
Address: Axis Café, 1 Gardenia Parade, North Lakes 4509
When: 11am – 1pm
Other Family Activities to do on Good Friday Brisbane 2025
Riverlife
Riverlife is located right in the heart of Brisbane at Kangaroo Point Cliffs and has over 15 years of experience in providing incredible outdoor adventures to families, including kayaking, abseiling, rock climbing, water biking, and more. Open for business on Good Friday 2023; this is great way to have some active fun with the whole family.
Address: Naval Stores Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Contact: (07) 3517 4954
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is open on Good Friday and is actually hosting a slew of fun Easter long weekend festivities.
Address: 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah QLD 4519
Theme Parks
All of the theme parks are open on Good Friday. Head to any of the main parks or, if the weather is still warm, the water parks for a full day of family fun.
Top Golf
Top Golf is also open for business as usual on Good Friday. Head down with the family for a swing and a bite to eat on the day.
Address: Cnr. Roadshow Way and Entertainment Drive, Oxenford QLD 4210
Contact: 1300 008 442
Head to Mt Tamborine
Mt Tamborine and all of its festivities are open for you to explore with your family on Good Friday. For a touch of adventure, the Rainforest Skywalk is open on the day. Otherwise, enjoy all of the fun nature activities that Mt Tamborine offers families.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
To get up close and personal with many of our favourite Aussie animals, head to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Also open on Good Friday, there are fun shows to watch, feeding displays and hundreds of koalas to meet!
Address: 708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069
Contact: (07) 3378 1366
Urban Xteme
Another way to keep the kids moving and active before the slew of chocolate Easter eggs descend on them is to book them in for a fun-filled day at Urban Xtreme. Open as usual on Good Friday.
Address: 4/370 Nudgee Rd, Hendra QLD 4011
Contact: 1300 872 269
Crank Indoor Rock Climbing
Before they can climb your walls from boredom at home, take the kids to Crank Indoor Rock Climbing on Good Friday. In the indoor gym, they will have three options for climbing – rope climbing, auto belays, and bouldering.
Address: 537 Kessels Rd, Macgregor QLD 4109
Contact: 0490 401 296
Picnic in one of our parks
Pack a picnic and take the whole family for a day immersed in nature with all of our Brisbane parks and wetlands open on Good Friday. Catch the mini train at Roma Street Parklands, enjoy the beautiful gardens at Berrinba Wetlands, or embark on the Children’s Trail at Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens.
Visit a Brisbane playground
Of course, all Brisbane playgrounds are open to the public on Good Friday and with so many WOW playgrounds in Brisbane to choose from, this is an easy way to keep the kids happy. Check out our directory of the best playgrounds in Brisbane to find the best one near you.
Head to the beach
And why not? Before the winter weather really descends upon us, why not get the kids to the beach for a day of sun, sand and ocean goodness? Be sure to check out our list of Best Beaches Near Brisbane before you head off.
Walk to King Island
Head over to King Island from Wellington Point with the kids. A lovely way to spend Good Friday, check the tides and head there when they are low and the natural sandy pathway that links the two opens up.
Good Friday Easter Craft Activities
Of course, one perfect way to keep the kids happy on Good Friday is with some fun, cheap and EASY Easter craft activities. Setting up for some Fun Things to Do at Easter with Kids, check out our Easter craft ideas and step-by-step guides.
Paper Plate Chicken and Bunny Bags
Good Friday Easter Treats To Make With Your Kids
If your Brisbane kids prefer to cook up a store over crafting then we also have some super easy Easter food ideas you can make together.
Other Fun Things to Do on Good Friday
Our Easter page is jam-packed with ideas on ways to spend the long weekend this Easter, and if you are looking for more things to do over the entire Easter weekend, we also have all the details on Things To Do On Easter Sunday too.
Regardless of how you spend Good Friday with your kids, the main thing is that you are together and creating Easter memories they will remember.
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