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SUMMARY:Riverside Market - Turns 40
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Market – Turns 40\nBrisbane’s much-loved Riverside Markets are turning 40\, and everyone’s invited to join the celebrations. \nFor more than three decades\, Riverside Markets have been a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike\, showcasing a vibrant mix of art\, fashion\, live music\, and international food and coffee under the Queensland sun. Now set in their exciting location at the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens\, just across the Alice Street forecourt and Albert Street\, the markets continue to bring colour and culture to the heart of the CBD. \nThis special milestone celebration will feature free puppet shows\, clowns\, balloons\, and performances by the original Brazilian band and dancers. Shoppers can also win great prizes with purchases on the day. \nAs Queensland’s very first craft market\, originally located at Riverside Centre\, Eagle Street for nearly 30 years\, this event is a chance to celebrate its history and vibrant community spirit. Come for breakfast\, explore the stalls\, enjoy the entertainment\, and be part of the 40th birthday festivities.  \nRiverside Market – Turns 40 event details \nWhen: Sunday 19th October\, 8am – 3pm \nWhere: City Botanic Gardens\, Brisbane City \nCost: Free entry \nMore information: Riverside Market – Turns 40 \n\n\n 
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/riverside-market-turns-40/
LOCATION:City Botanic Gardens\, 147 Alice Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events
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SUMMARY:Afterglow
DESCRIPTION:Afterglow \nBrisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will come alive this September with the world premiere of Afterglow\, a breathtaking fire and light experience designed to enchant visitors of all ages. Presented by Sony Music Entertainment as part of Brisbane Festival 2025\, this immersive event will run from Friday 5th to Saturday 27th September\, offering families a rare chance to explore the gardens after dark in a truly magical way. \nAfterglow invites guests to wander through a 1.4km trail filled with candlelit installations\, fire sculptures\, dancing shadows and shimmering illusions\, all set to a calming\, atmospheric soundtrack. It’s a sensory journey through light and flame that offers moments of wonder\, stillness and surprise – perfect for families\, date nights or solo explorers looking to experience something special together. \nThe event has been carefully designed by world-renowned fire artists and local creatives to highlight the natural beauty of the gardens while delivering a safe and accessible experience. From glowing embers to light dancing through tree canopies\, every element has been thoughtfully crafted to engage and inspire. \nWith entry sessions starting every 15 minutes from 5.45pm each evening\, visitors are encouraged to move at their own pace through this captivating dreamscape\, which takes around 90 minutes to complete. The trail is fully wheelchair and pram accessible\, making it ideal for families with young children. \nThis unforgettable\, all-ages experience is set to be a highlight of Brisbane Festival 2025 and is expected to sell out quickly. \nAfterglow event details\nWhen: Friday 5th – Saturday 27th September 2025\, nightly sessions from 5:45pm \nWhere: City Botanic Gardens\, Brisbane \nCost: From (off peak) Adult $26; Family (2 Adults + 2 Children 3-12 Years) $88; Child (3-12 Years) $20; Child (0-2 Years) Free Infants (aged 0-2 years on the day of the trail visit) are admitted for free\, but still require an entry ticket; Concession $23.40. \nMore information: Afterglow
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/afterglow/
LOCATION:City Botanic Gardens\, 147 Alice Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Gigs and Picnics
DESCRIPTION:Gigs and Picnics\nGet ready to soak up the vibrant atmosphere with the return of Gigs and Picnics – a free event nestled in the City Botanic Gardens. \nGrab your picnic essentials\, round up your friends or family (including your furry friends)\, and enjoy a perfect day in the park. \nHead along to the City Botanic Gardens on the last Saturday of March to May and August to October for an unforgettable experience of free live music and delicious food trucks\, thanks to City Sounds\, Australia’s largest and longest-running free live music program. \nGigs and Picnics\nWhen: 12pm – 4pm\, last Saturday of March to May and August to October (upcoming – 31st August\, 28th September & 26th October 2024) \nWhere: City Botanic Gardens\, 147 Alice Street\, Brisbane City \nCost: Free \nMore information: Gigs and Picnics at the City Botanic Gardens
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/gigs-and-picnics-2/2024-10-26/
LOCATION:City Botanic Gardens\, 147 Alice Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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SUMMARY:Lightscape Brisbane 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lightscape Brisbane 2024\nGet ready for an enchanting adventure as Lightscape\, the magical event that wowed everyone in 2023\, returns to Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens! From Thursday\, 29 August to Saturday\, 12 October 2024\, this after-dark spectacle will transform the gardens into a glowing wonderland of lights\, colours\, and sounds. \nThis year’s Lightscape is even more exciting\, with brand-new light displays and installations by artists from around the world and right here in Queensland. Two special sculptures by Queensland First Nations artists Paul Bong (aka Bindur Bullin) and Michelle Yeatman will be featured\, making this event even more magical. \nAs you explore the 2km trail\, you’ll walk beneath colourful\, glowing tree canopies\, pass by giant\, glowing flowers\, and journey through vibrant light tunnels. It’s a multi-sensory experience that will dazzle visitors of all ages! \nThe adventure begins every evening at 5:45 pm\, with new groups starting every 15 minutes until late. You can take your time exploring the trail\, which usually takes around 90 minutes to complete. \nAlong the way\, you can grab a snack or a drink to keep you refreshed as you take in all the amazing sights. Lightscape is perfect for kids\, families\, and everyone in between\, and it’s wheelchair and stroller friendly too! \nLightscape Brisbane 2024\nWhen: Thursday 29 August – Saturday 12 October\, from 5:45pm \nWhere: City Botanic Gardens\, Brisbane City \nCost: $24 – $58 \nMore information: Lightscape Brisbane 2024
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/lightscape-brisbane-2024/
LOCATION:City Botanic Gardens\, 147 Alice Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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