Free Activities

Free Activities for Families in Brisbane is made easier by this awesome list of fun ideas and things to do
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Looking for something different to do with the kids? Why not get out and explore one of the many beautiful gardens that Brisbane has to offer? Pack a picnic, grab [...]

Storytime | Knights and Princesses @ New Farm Library

Storytime | Knights and Princesses @ New Farm Library From 11 – 11:45am, children aged 2-5 years are encouraged to dress up as a knight or princes ...

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Walk About Creek The Gap | Nature for Kids in Brisbane

West of Brisbane, just on the outskirts of suburbia is D’Aguilar National Park. It is here the Walkabout Creek Visitor Centre and South East Que ...

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Conservation Centers In Brisbane – Get Amongst Brisbane Nature!

Get your Brisbane kids away from the screen and out and about in nature at any of Brisbane’s amazing Conservation Centres this weekend. It’ ...

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GEOCACHING IN BRISBANE | An amazing free outdoor activity for Brisbane Kids

All children love a treasure hunt, but have your Brisbane Kids tried geocaching? This high tech orienteering activity is taking off across the world, ...

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Art Activities for Kids in Brisbane | The Gallery of Modern Art

A trip to GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art) these school holidays is a MUST!   There are so many wonderful new and exciting exhibits to really get the cr ...

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Child Friendly Shopping Review | Indooroopilly Shopping Town

My 2 year old loves Bob the Builder to the extent that car trips are measured by the number of times I hear the Bob the Builder theme song on [...]

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The State Library | The Corner

The Corner – State Library Queensland, Stanley Place South Brisbane 4101 The Corner at the State Library for kids The Corner is a permanent space at ...

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MT COOT-THA BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN’S TRAIL

THE HIDE ‘N’ SEEK CHILDREN’S TRAIL Set in the leafy Exotic Rainforest, the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Hide ‘n’ Seek Children’s Trail is a ...

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Make your own Crayons

Crafty Crayons Crafty Crayons – Guest Post by Polli Are you wondering what to do with all the small pieces of crayons accumulating in your childrenâ ...

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Explore Brisbane | Glass House Mountains Lookout

The Glass House Mountains are iconic to the Sunshine Coast, and you can even see them from high points in Brisbane, for example, from the summit of Cl ...

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Top 10 Child Friendly Cafes in Brisbane

Top 10 child friendly cafes in Brisbane Thanks to Jane Wardle from Eat out With Kids If you think your days of having a coffee at a great cafe are [.. ...

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Explore Brisbane | Cleveland Point Park

I live on the northside of Brisbane and rarely venture over to the southside. However, last year, the children and I visited the park at Old Cleveland ...

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Explore Brisbane | Bullocky Rest

If you’re looking for a family day out in Brisbane that combines a picturesque drive followed by a relaxing lunch beneath shady trees, then read on. ...

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Explore Brisbane | Apple Tree Park | Springbrook

After exploring Springbrook, and discovering the Best of All Lookout, we stopped in at Apple Tree Park.  It’s a lovely little spot, surrounded ...

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Explore Brisbane | Queen Mary Falls

I found the end of the rainbow.  The continuous bursts of vibrant colour hovered in the air, right in front of me, and disappeared into the base of t ...

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Explore Brisbane | Best of All Lookout | Springbrook

It’s enchanted, I’m sure of it. The entrance is cool, and there is a feel of magic in the air. Shadows are dappled with dancing light, mak ...

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Explore Brisbane | McGavin View | Pine Rivers

This picture shows why I love McGavin View so much. The picturesque park sits next to Lake Samsonvale near Petrie on the North Side of Brisbane; it’ ...

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Bunnings Playgrounds

Bunnings Playgrounds BUNNINGS Bunnings isn’t just a grownups world, with plenty of DIY workshops for kids too. If you have a Brisbane kid over 5 the ...

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Gold Coast Glow Worms | Natural Bridge

SPRINGBROOK NATURAL BRIDGE GLOW WORMS One of the two places you can see Gold Coast Glow Worms The Gold Coast is not only the home of sun, surf and san ...

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Walking Tracks for Kids | Mount Glorious

Walking Tracks for Kids | Mount Glorious If your Brisbane kids are full of energy that you’re looking to zap all whilst taking in some of the most b ...

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Toowoomba Japanese Gardens

Toowoomba Japanese Gardens Looking to show your Brisbane kids the wonders of another culture in our own back yard? Look no further than the picturesqu ...

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Explore Brisbane | White Cedar Creek

White Cedar Creek With Kelly from Be a Fun Mum Our family loves spontaneous outdoor picnics.  By keeping things simple, we can pull it together very ...

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Mount Coot tha Botanical Gardens

Mount Coot tha Botanical Gardens Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens boast a range of sights and sounds for your Brisbane kids. Entry is free 7 days a week to ...

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GOMA for Kids

GOMA for Kids There is so much going on at the Gallery of Modern Art we decided to devote a whole post to it. Not only are all the child [...]