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 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 fun things to do on Good Friday in Brisbane.
Please always check the venue and/or organiser before planning your day to ensure the below details are current.ย
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Good Friday Events in Brisbane 2026
In 2026 Good Friday will be on Friday the 3rd April.ย
Candyland Putt Putt at Victoria Park
Candyland Putt Putt at Victoria Park is back for another eggciting Easter! Each hole is themed in a Candyland theme and is a fun way to make the most of the Easter break! Can you score a hole-in-one!? And remember, Victoria Park is closing for good on the 31st of May 2026, so enjoy this venue one last time. Bookings essential.
Address: Victoria Park, 309 Herston Road, Herston
When: Bookings only 7am – 10.40pm (Candyland Putt Putt is available from 20 March to 4 May 2026)
Cost: Child (4-17 years old) $18 and Adults (18+) $24
Redcliffe Markets Easter Extravaganza
This Good Friday, head to Redcliffe for their annual Redcliffe Markets Easter Extravaganza. Meet the Easter Bunny, partake in kids workshops and Easter crafts, browse the designer-makers with over 250 stalls, enjoy the entertainment, 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. This market will also occur on Easter Sunday too.
Address: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
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 annually over the Easter long weekend. The 308-nautical-mile race kicks off around 11am in Bramble Bay (near Shorncliffe Pier) on Good Friday, with many folks lining the shoreline from Shorncliffe to Redcliffe to catch a glimpse of the yachts as they set sail.
Address: Shoreline from Shorncliffe to Redcliffe
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, kidsโ workshops, rides, food and markets, culminating in a beach party and fireworks.
Address: Moora Park, 65 Park Parade, Shorncliffe
When: 9:30am – 8pm (also runs on the Thursday from 4pm-8pm)
Cost: Free Entry
Caboolture Good Friday Easter Carnival
Families of all ages are invited to celebrate Easter at the Caboolture Good Friday Easter Carnival on Friday 3rd April 2026. Children can enjoy free entertainment and Easter-themed activities, while adults can explore a variety of food stalls, browse unique market stalls and soak up the festive carnival atmosphere.
Address: Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture
When: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free entry (Ride Bands – $7 per ride or $35 for unlimited rides)
Good Friday Festival
Axis Churchโs annual Good Friday Festival returns in 2026, bringing the community together for a day of family-friendly fun.
This free-entry event at North Lakes features a range of exciting activities, including a jumping castle, an animal farm petting zoo, a 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 Church, 1 Gardenia Parade, North Lakes
When: 4pm – 6.30pm
Cost: Free entry
Other Family Activities to do on Good Friday 2026
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; this is great way to have some active fun with the whole family.
Address: Naval Stores, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive, Kangaroo Point
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
To get up close and personal with many of our favourite Aussie animals, head to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.ย Also open on Good Friday, there are fun shows to watch, feeding displays and hundreds of koalas to meet!
Address: 708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket
Urban Xtreme
Another way to keep the kids moving and active before the onslaught of chocolate Easter eggs is to book them in for a fun-filled day at Urban Xtreme, which is open as usual on Good Friday. Whether it’s rock climbing, ninja sports, parkour, trampolining or snow sports, there is something to suit every active family member.
Address: 4/370 Nudgee Road, Hendra
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 – ropeย climbing,ย auto belays, andย bouldering.
Address: 537 Kessels Road, Macgregor
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.ย Check out our directory of the best playgrounds in Brisbane to find the best one near you.
Pack a Picnic
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. With so many perfect picnic places, the hardest part will be deciding where to picnic first.
Walk to King Island
Head over to King Island from Wellington Point with the kids.ย 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.
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is open on Good Friday and is hosting lots of Easter activities all school holidays for families to enjoy. There are lots of competitions too.
Address: 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
Have Fun at a Theme Park
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 Gold Coast
Top Golf Gold Coast 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: Corner Roadshow Way and Entertainment Drive, Oxenford
Day Trip to Mt Tamborine
Mt Tamborine and all of its festivities are open for you to explore with your family on Good Friday.ย 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.
Head to the beach
And why not?ย 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?ย Be sure to check out our list of Best Beaches Near Brisbane before you head off.
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.ย 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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