Find things to do and events especially for families in Brisbane & South-East Queensland on the Brisbane Kids event calendar.
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While dinosaurs may have ruled the land, giant marine reptiles hunted the depths of the sea. The Sea Monsters exhibition combines real fossils from millions of years ago, gigantic replicas including a 13m long Elasmosaurus and 9m Prognathdon, 180-degree immersive video that puts you right inside the action, hands-on interactives and much more. […]
Discover a whole new perspective of The Motorcycle. Get your motor running… ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ opens the throttle on the ground-breaking designs that shaped one of the most iconic objects the world has ever seen. Featuring radical concepts, record breakers and road icons, the fully-immersive exhibition showcases 100 of the greatest motorcycles ever […]
There are shadows all around us Some are big, and others are small Some move mysteriously, while others sit still All shadows appear with shining light and disappear in deep darkness What does your shadow look like? Does it have a story to tell? Explore the magic of light and shadow in Shadow makers. Enjoy […]
Big Voices celebrates the power of children to express themselves through art and features paintings and drawings from the renowned Dr Barbara Piscitelli AM Children’s Art Archive. Showcasing beautiful and thought-provoking artwork by children from Queensland, Vietnam and China, Big Voices takes you on a journey into these young artist's worlds, to see how they […]
Step into The Storytellers and uncover the hidden histories, myths and tales of Brisbane as told by the contemporary writers of our city. Featuring new stories by Victoria Carless, Simon Cleary, Matthew Condon, Trent Dalton, Nick Earls, Benjamin Law, Hugh Lunn, Kate Morton and Ellen van Neerven, The Storytellers creates an immersive and interactive experience combining historical objects, artworks, and written […]
Head along to On The Move and enter an interactive transport world created in collaboration with illustrator James Gulliver Hancock at the Ipswich Art Gallery. Along the way you’ll discover fascinating facts about different modes of transport and types of vehicles. Construct a paper plane and see how it flies, and build a vehicle of […]
Make your Easter eggs-tra special and have the ultimate sugar hit at Victoria Park’s Easter Candyland Putt Putt. For the first time ever, Victoria Park are dressing the course up as a magical Candyland where you can play amongst giant ice-creams, Easter eggs and lollipops! With special themed holes like the Fairy Floss Fairway and […]
Create your own climate change placards, make a bespoke protest T-shirt design, vote for what you care about, and share your climate message on collaborative drawing sheets. Drop-in to enjoy a range of hands-on art-making activities encouraging us to reflect on climate change and the environment. Developed by contemporary Australian artist Raquel Ormella in collaboration […]
It’s time to be a hero! During the April school holidays, PJ Masks are diving into SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast for the first time with an Aquarium adventure. The night-time baddies have stolen the Aquarium’s animals and caused marine mayhem! Kids can join Catboy, Owlette and Gecko on the Creature Kidnap Trail to spot the […]
The birds are circling and will nest at Paradise Centre these school holidays bringing flocks of entertainment, colourful photo opportunities, gift card giveaways and free activities for the whole family. Swooping into the heart of Surfers Paradise from Friday 2 to Sunday 18 April 2021, Birds of Paradise will see roving performers, in-centre promotions, epic […]
There’s no better place to spend school holidays than Upstairs at Toombul. Head to Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, a dazzling circus-themed playground located in Toombul Shopping Centre's UPSTAIRS food and entertainment precinct and purchase yourself some sanity with their Fun Bundles. For $40 (RRP $80), you’ll get: - 90min of unlimited games, dodgem cars and […]
Explore more during the Easter school holidays at the Discovery Centre! Celebrate all things Sea Monsters from giant crab claws to tiger shark jaws. Investigate fossil finds from our ancient past or what we find on sea shores, today. The Discovery Centre is a hive of interaction – see amazing collections, ask questions, open drawers, view […]
Roll up! Roll up! Come to The Workshops Rail Museum these April school holidays. The Circus Train is coming back into town this April school holidays. Grab the kids, your tickets and get onboard for the chance to see some of Queensland’s circus train history, have fun in action alley and see our real life […]
Calling all Thrill-Seekers! Come and ride Riverlink's 25m giant inflatable water slide, plus enjoy garden games and a water mist zone for the little ones. Slide participants must be a minimum 110cm in height and over 4 years of age. All slide participants must bring their own towel and a change of clothes. Changing areas […]
Grab your detectives hat and join the hunt at IndigiScapes Scavenger Hunt & Outdoor Nature Play during the school holiday. Download the iNaturalist App onto your phone and you'll be ready to join all of the fun of the scavenger hunt. Once you have explored the Discovery Centre, head outdoors for more fun […]
Have a ball at the free 6 hole mini golf course at Indooroopilly Shopping centre these school holidays. Challenge your friends, family or foes to take on the fruitiest of obstacles and see who will be crowned winner. It’s free, fun and suitable for ages 5+. There’s late night sessions on Thursday nights too for […]
Get ready to celebrate Brisbane Youth Week on 10-18 April! Kick off the week with a live performance this Saturday by the finalists of The QUBE Effect 2021. Then try paddle boarding, photography and art classes, or even learn how to start your own podcast. Learn more about the celebrations and all the […]
Youth Week is an annual celebration of young people from 12 to 25 years of age. This year, celebrations will be held from 10 to 18 April 2021. Youth Week provides an opportunity for our community to celebrate young people as they showcase their talents, participate in events and share their points of view. Youth […]
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an Archaeologist? What do they do? Why are they important? Head to the Abbey Museum these school holidays to find out! There will be the usual (and much loved activities) like the mini archaeological digs and archery, plus cuneiform tablets to translate, coprolites to investigate, […]
Make a splash at the Queensland Museum during the holidays and meet live sea creatures at the Under The Sea Live Animal Encounters! Have you ever touched a starfish, sea cucumber, sea urchin or hermit crab? You might even get up close to a baby shark! Learn what makes each animal amazing, from their shapes […]
Get your wands ready! All the witches and wizards of Brisbane are calling because a wizard-themed pop-up bar is opening at South Bank. You can immerse yourself in a magical experience filled to the brim with sorcery, spells and delicious concoctions at The Wizard’s Den from March 25. Make sure you have your best Hogwarts […]
Geckoes Wildlife return to our neighbourhood to introduce you to some of our favourite creatures and may surprise you with a slightly less friendly one! If you have never met a glider, bandicoot, owl, or tawny frogmouth, this is your opportunity. Each session will include an informative talk, handling and photo opportunities. Free activity […]
Hop into the W’s Living Room and treat your tastebuds to the ultimate Easter High Tea featuring Aussie Easter classics with a twist including Spiced Carrot Cake, Chocolate Raspberry Easter Egg Nest Tarts and Hot Cross Scones.
Kids Collective returns to Roma Street Parkland with free activities for children aged 5-12 years in April 2021. The free outdoor series is set to entertain children with a range of educational and interactive activities, stimulating parts of the brain that assist in creative thinking, problem solving as well as fine and gross motor skills. […]
Drop into Museum of Brisbane at City Hall during the Easter 2021 school holidays for a whole bunch of free family fun! From exciting interactive exhibitions including The Storytellers and Bauhaus Now as well as the famous Clock Tower and City Hall tours, choose your own adventure at MoB this Easter. Things to do Gather […]
Join the Street Science team at Brookside Shopping Centre these school holidays to create your own slime and then take it home!
Step into a colourful world of history and design and explore the legacy of the Bauhaus in this amazing FREE exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane located inside City Hall. Make sure you pick up your free take-home activity kit, where you can make your very own Bauhaus inspired creation. There is plenty to explore […]
These school holidays, take your family on a magical musical adventure! Marvel as the musicians of Queensland Symphony Orchestra bring to life a world of different sounds and musical characters – meet the fluttering flutes, the growling double basses, the triumphant trumpets and more. Get ready to pick your favourite instrument! This concert will be […]
Looking for a fun and creative activity during the school holidays? Celebrate Queensland Youth Week and the school holidays with a creative pastel painting workshop at Caboolture Regional Art Gallery! Inspired by Recipes from the Gingerbread House, join artist Ann Russell as she guides participants to explore their imagination and expand their artistic skills. Learn […]
Originating from Native American culture, dreamcatchers were made to ensure the people sleeping under them received only pleasant dreams, and any bad dreams were caught in its web. Join us at Redcliffe Museum to create your own unique dreamcatcher using materials such as wool, doilies, ribbon, feathers and beads. Then take your dreamcatcher home and […]
We make every effort to ensure all this information is up to date but should be used as a guide only. Events do get cancelled or changed due to wet weather and other events. If you know of a change or cancellation then please do let us know at [email protected].
