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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  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Mini Museum Explorers
    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Mini Museum Explorers Join the Queensland Museum Kurilpa for some storytelling, song, and role play fun as we explore Archaeology, objects from the past and what we can learn from them.  Activities and dates I can be an Archaeologist Archaeologists find objects that people used or made a long time ago. These objects can tell […]

    Free
  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Mini Museum Explorers
    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Mini Museum Explorers Join the Queensland Museum Kurilpa for some storytelling, song, and role play fun as we explore Archaeology, objects from the past and what we can learn from them.  Activities and dates I can be an Archaeologist Archaeologists find objects that people used or made a long time ago. These objects can tell […]

    Free
  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Mini Museum Explorers
    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Mini Museum Explorers Join the Queensland Museum Kurilpa for some storytelling, song, and role play fun as we explore Archaeology, objects from the past and what we can learn from them.  Activities and dates I can be an Archaeologist Archaeologists find objects that people used or made a long time ago. These objects can tell […]

    Free
  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Mini Museum Explorers
    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Mini Museum Explorers Join the Queensland Museum Kurilpa for some storytelling, song, and role play fun as we explore Archaeology, objects from the past and what we can learn from them.  Activities and dates I can be an Archaeologist Archaeologists find objects that people used or made a long time ago. These objects can tell […]

    Free
  • Queensland Museum Kurilpa Auslan Interpreted Highlights Tour

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Auslan Interpreted Highlights Tour Explore the fascinating stories behind some of Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s most treasured objects on a free guided highlights tour, now with Auslan interpretation for d/Deaf visitors. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour takes visitors on a journey through the museum’s diverse collection, from the prehistoric age of dinosaurs […]

  • Queensland Museum Kurilpa Auslan Interpreted Highlights Tour

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Auslan Interpreted Highlights Tour Explore the fascinating stories behind some of Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s most treasured objects on a free guided highlights tour, now with Auslan interpretation for d/Deaf visitors. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour takes visitors on a journey through the museum’s diverse collection, from the prehistoric age of dinosaurs […]

  • Queensland Museum Kurilpa Auslan Interpreted Highlights Tour

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Auslan Interpreted Highlights Tour Explore the fascinating stories behind some of Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s most treasured objects on a free guided highlights tour, now with Auslan interpretation for d/Deaf visitors. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour takes visitors on a journey through the museum’s diverse collection, from the prehistoric age of dinosaurs […]

  • Stories from the Sea

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Stories from the Sea Explore the science and stories of the sea these spring school holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. Your Stories from the Sea ticket will unlock a day of fun across the museum with a range of school holiday activities. Build your itinerary to discover hands-on activities and experiences inspired by the sea: […]

  • Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    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 […]

  • Sensory Friendly Sessions: Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Sensory Friendly Sessions: Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends We’re turning the sound down and reducing visitor numbers in the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition to create a calmer, more relaxed museum experience at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. These quieter hours are designed to welcome guests on the autism spectrum, and anyone who would […]

    $5 – $19.90
  • A Night at the Museum

    A Night at the Museum
    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    A Night at the Museum returns, giving visitors exclusive after-hours access to Queensland Museum Kurilpa at South Bank. Explore Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends, an all-ages exhibition that plunges you into the world of the mighty crocodile. Wander through the museum’s galleries after dark, enjoy special croc-themed activities, and uncover fascinating stories about one […]

    Free – $20
  • Puppet-making workshop by Dead Puppet Society

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Visit Queensland Museum Kurilpa these summer school holidays and create stories out of shadows with a crocodile puppet-making workshop by Dead Puppet Society! This hands-on workshop will teach your child how to build their own crocodile shadow puppet, learning about the art of puppetry and discovering the magic of storytelling. They will enjoy playing with […]

  • Sensory Friendly Sessions: Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa Grey St & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Sensory Friendly Sessions: Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends We’re turning the sound down and reducing visitor numbers in the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition to create a calmer, more relaxed museum experience at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. These quieter hours are designed to welcome guests on the autism spectrum, and anyone who would […]

    $5 – $19.90
  • Little Sparks

    Little Sparks
    Sciencentre Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank, QLD, Australia

    For a limited time, Queensland Museum  Kurlipa’s SparkLab is turning the spotlight to littlest scientists! Designed for curious under 5's, Little Sparks invites children and their carers to explore science through play, hands-on discovery, and age-appropriate activities. With gentle experiments, sensory exploration, and plenty of space to imagine, this program sparks curiosity in a fun and welcoming […]

  • Little Sparks

    Little Sparks
    Sciencentre Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank, QLD, Australia

    For a limited time, Queensland Museum  Kurlipa’s SparkLab is turning the spotlight to littlest scientists! Designed for curious under 5's, Little Sparks invites children and their carers to explore science through play, hands-on discovery, and age-appropriate activities. With gentle experiments, sensory exploration, and plenty of space to imagine, this program sparks curiosity in a fun and welcoming […]

  • Little Sparks

    Little Sparks
    Sciencentre Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank, QLD, Australia

    For a limited time, Queensland Museum  Kurlipa’s SparkLab is turning the spotlight to littlest scientists! Designed for curious under 5's, Little Sparks invites children and their carers to explore science through play, hands-on discovery, and age-appropriate activities. With gentle experiments, sensory exploration, and plenty of space to imagine, this program sparks curiosity in a fun and welcoming […]

  • Little Sparks

    Little Sparks
    Sciencentre Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank, QLD, Australia

    For a limited time, Queensland Museum  Kurlipa’s SparkLab is turning the spotlight to littlest scientists! Designed for curious under 5's, Little Sparks invites children and their carers to explore science through play, hands-on discovery, and age-appropriate activities. With gentle experiments, sensory exploration, and plenty of space to imagine, this program sparks curiosity in a fun and welcoming […]

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