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Children cost money - every parent knows that. Amid the myriad of amazing, expensive things you can do with your children, there are also a lot of free or low-cost activities that parents and children love. These are just a few of our ideas, if you have more please email info@brisbanekids.com.au . |
| Beach Fun : We live right next to some of the best beaches in the world, so grab your swimmers, hat and sunscreen (and the kids) and enjoy one of the best things about living in Queensland! |
What will $8 buy you this summer?
…Not a movie ticket
…Not a cocktail
…Not entry to a concert
…Not a new CD
…Not a new DVD
But it will buy you a game of bowling at your local AMF Bowling centre!
$8 BUCK BOWLING
Looking for something fun that won’t break the bank this summer? Take advantage of AMF Bowling’s fantastic new $8 Buck Bowling holiday deal and get active over summer.
Available daily until 6pm, $8 Buck Bowling is all about value – offering top bowling fun for under a tenner.
You can count on AMF Bowling to provide excellent entertainment, and with bumper bowling for kids and beginners - bowlers of all ages and abilities can get in on the action.
State of the art sound systems, glow in the dark bowling, exciting arcade games and great café and bar facilities make AMF Bowling centres a one-stop action destination for beating holiday boredom.
With 44 centres across Australia, there’s bound to be an AMF Bowling centre near you offering great value hours of fun for everyone.
AMF Bowling has over 45 centres across Australia and New Zealand – so there is always a centre near you! For further information on your nearest AMF Bowling Centre, call 132 AMF (132 263).
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Bunnings Kids DIY Clinics: Special Free DIY clinics just for the kids held at most Bunnings stores every Saturday and Sunday. Get your kids involved in some great activities including art, craft, gardening and seasonal projects. For more information on Kids Workshops or to book contact your local Bunnings store: Booval: 3282 1922, Browns Plains: 3380 0400, Cannon Hill: 3899 3988, Capalaba: 3390 1233, Carseldine: 3017 0200, Mt Gravatt: 3343 9333, Oxley: 3379 6622, Rocklea: 3722 1000, Stafford: 3352 8800, Underwood: 3841 3988, Compton Road: 3209 1344, Victoria Point: 3829 7000.
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Bushwalks: There are some amazing rainforest walks to suit most ages and fitness levels within an easy drive of Brisbane. Ffor example, the Curtis Falls walk on Tamborine Mountain is a short walk (quite steep) and most people with moderate fitness levels enjoy it. Don't forget to tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to be back. Watch this site for more information about National Parks - coming soon.
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 Enter The Parlour at the State Library: The Parlour is a special space where you can borrow a variety of board games and play with friends or other games fans. Featuring resort inspired games, including Oceanopoly, Quoits and 10 Days In Asia, plus all the favourites like Chess, Backgammon, Scrabble, Mah Jong, life-size Snakes and Ladders, Hungry Hippos and even cards for Bridge and Canasta. Reserve your game at the Information Desk on level 1.The Parlour – Family Challenge is a great way to spend time with family and friends. A Family Challenge facilitator coordinates challenges and special programs for the whole family.
Join a Chess expert for “how to” workshops and tips at The Parlour – Game On session.
Venue: 1.38, Infozone, level 1, State Library of Queensland.
The Parlour open Daily 10am – 4pm
Date: The Parlour – Family Challenge every Sun, 1pm-4pm.
Daily during the summer school holidays, 14 Dec – 28 Jan, 10am-4pm.
For more information visit the State Library's Website www.slq.qld.gov.au.
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| Get Some Culture: The Queensland Art Gallery has some wonderful programs for children which are free of charge. There is more information about this on our Music and the Arts page. |
| Great Things to Do at Home: There are heaps of things you can do at home and most of them are cheaper than going anywhere (unfortunately having the children clean the entire house while you have a coffee and read a good book probably isn't going to be one of them). For younger children, try making some playdough and have a 'restaurant' with food made from playdough (use a recipe from a container of Cream of Tartar - if you want the kids to help make it, don't cook it but reduce the amount of water by about half). For older children, have a movie night at home, let the kids choose a DVD, microwave some popcorn and get the doonas out in the loungeroom - make it into a slumber party if you like and sleep in the loungeroom! |
| Visit your Local Library : About the only place where you can get something for nothing. It costs nothing to join your local library and you can borrow books, DVDs, CDs and sometimes puzzles. Most libraries also have a free storytime for young children and often craft classes as well (you usually need to book for these). For more information see our Libraries page. |
Roma Street Parkland - Out and About with Bub:
Roma Street Parkland now offers guided walks for under-fives and their carers. Led by experienced guides, you’ll follow winding paths through colourful gardens, see playful water features, stroll along the banks of the lake - home to the resident ducks - and whoop it up in the playground. BYO strollers. 0-5 years.
When: Every Wednesday & Friday,Where: Carriage Shed, Time: 10:00 AM, Cost: No charge. |
| Go to the Park: When was the last time you went speeding down a slippery dip or flew along on a flying fox? Don't just take the kids to the park, join them. You might be surprised how much you enjoy it - and while you're there, get them to push you on the swings for a while. Brisbane Kids will be adding park reviews soon - email info@brisbanekids.com.au with your reviews please. |
 Check out your local Playgroup : If you have children under 5, don't hesitate. Playgroups are great, you get adult conversation and your child gets to play with different toys and socialise with other children. It's also a great opportunity to get parenting advice from people with first-hand experience and help others! Cost: Each playgroup is different, usually $2-5 per visit. For more information visit the Playgroup Queensland website or our Playgroup page.
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| Skateparks: If the kids are into skateboarding find out where the nearest skatepark is and go! |
| Jump in the Pool: If the beach isn't your thing, maybe the pool is. Have a great time swimming around with the kids in one of the local council pools. |
Email us with your low cost/no cost activities. |
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