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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Unleash your child's imagination at the Kids Take Over Festival this September 2026 at HOTA. Designed for Brisbane and Gold Coast families, this dynamic festival offers hands-on workshops, circus performances, dinosaur adventures, free daily activities, and interactive installations, giving kids of all ages endless opportunities to explore, create, and play. Kids Take Over Festival 2026 […]
Dive into a morning of free, family-friendly fun at the Lake Party at HOTA this September 2026. Perfect for Brisbane and Gold Coast parents and kids, this lakeside celebration features interactive hip-hop workshops, giant bubbles, paddle boarding, skate ramps, a goat zone, and Indigenous storytelling for an exciting community day out. Lake Party at HOTA […]
Experience the classic adventure of Jurassic Park under the stars at HOTA this September 2026. Perfect for local families with older kids, this outdoor movie screening at Surfers Paradise features iconic dinosaur action, food options, and a relaxed atmosphere where parents can bring picnic chairs and blankets. Movie Under the Stars at HOTA: Jurassic Park […]
Experience a spectacular arts and culture celebration just a short trip from Brisbane at the BLEACH Festival this October 2026. Taking over the HOTA precinct and various Gold Coast locations, this family-friendly event offers local parents and kids an array of live music, interactive installations, contemporary dance, and theatrical performances. BLEACH* Festival 2026 BLEACH Festival […]
Experience a striking visual display at the BEACON installation during the BLEACH Festival at HOTA this October 2026. Designed for Gold Coast and Brisbane families, this monumental, colorful artwork offers interactive spaces, inspiring poetry, and mesmerizing choir performances as dusk falls, creating a glowing hub of creativity and connection. BEACON Installation - Gold Coast A […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Event details can change. Always check with the organiser before heading out to any Brisbane or SEQ event, and let us know if anything needs updating at [email protected]