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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 […]
Fun for the whole family, Brain Child celebrates the world of inventions! Pull the lever and witness a Rube Goldberg machine in action! These machines are made from a series of unrelated objects that are joined together to perform a really simple task. Test yourself - can you put it back together for the next […]
‘The Gifting Tree’ brings together the work of Sonia Chitrakar, Archana Kumari and Kamta Tahed, three contemporary Indian artists who use bright colours, pattern and storytelling in different ways. Each artist has created a painting or drawing that references the importance of trees in supporting life. ‘The Gifting Tree’ refers to a divine, life-giving tree […]
Brickman Wonders of the World opens Friday 18 June at the Queensland Museum. The excitement is building! Explore history’s greatest masterpieces, brought to life by LEGO® Certified Professional, and LEGO Masters Australia judge, Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught. From the Great Wall of China and Taj Mahal, to the Empire State Building — this world-class exhibition takes […]
As Queensland’s gateway to the tropics, Brisbane has adopted imagery of all things subtropical over the last century, from frangipanis to pineapples and bikini-clad leisure-lovers. City in the Sun uncovers and reimagines Brisbane’s subtropical image. Showcasing large-scale new contemporary artworks alongside historical imagery, the exhibition will reveal how the city’s history of migration, tourism, climate, environment […]
Enter the dazzling world of LightPlay where children can explore their artistic potential in an interactive space created especially for them! Play with overhead projectors and illuminated light boxes and discover what happens when light is cast on different materials. Explore transparency, reflection and shadow as well as other properties of light. See the Children’s Gallery transform into […]
Patricia Piccinini is one of the most exciting and challenging Australian artists working today. Influenced by science, nature, fiction and the unconscious, Piccinini’s ongoing concern is the social impact and moral responsibility of advanced technology on people, animals and our planet. Her fantastical creatures and environments are, in a way, propositions about possible futures. Through […]
Mini Beasts is back at Robina Town Centre by popular demand after its dazzling debut in 2020, bringing with it the much-loved giant insect quartet, and dropping a brand-new entertainment series that will provide the perfect post-lockdown antidote for families needing a healthy dose of fun. Coming in at a colossal four metres in size, […]
Discover secrets and surprises, where nature is not what it seems in World Upside Down, the first exhibition in HOTA's new Children’s Gallery. The young and young-at-heart can be curious and creative through interactive art and hands on making activities, designing a future where we all belong. In Lowana-Skye Davies’ interactive artwork bathe in a […]
It’s that time again – SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! And to celebrate the HUGE line up of family films to check out on the big screen, we’re bringing you $5 Movie Tickets! Bring the whole family along to the canine adventures of PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE plus DOGTANIAN AND THE THREE MUSKHOUNDS, score a slam dunk with […]
Spring into a new adventure at Museum of Brisbane these school holidays with non-stop family fun! With a fun adventure available every single day of the week, there’s so much to see and do at MoB. This school holidays, we invite you to: 1. Take a walk through a vibrant world of contemporary art at […]
These holidays Toombul Shopping Centre is filling little hearts with big dreams. Kids will have the opportunity to be explore what they want to be when they’re all grown up through education, play and hands-on activities. Scientist Who knew there were so many types of slime - some alive, some sticky, some gooey, some slippery, […]
The Museum of Brisbane has so many free drop in Spring workshops just for Brisbane Kids during the school holidays. From hands-on weaving workshops with guest artists to art exhibitions, storytimes and craft activities there is something to entertain everyone! Spring school holiday drop in workshop options are as follows: City in the Sun: Monday […]
Cue the fairy floss, the Carnival is rolling into Sunnybank Hills! Experience a pastel wonderland where kids can strike out their competition with skittles bowling, toss their way to a win with ring toss, bounce their way to victory with basketball or take a break at the selfie wall. And what Carnival would be complete without […]
Science on Track The Workshops Rail Museum is encouraging natural curiosity in kids these school holidays! Saturday 18 September – Monday 4 October Week Two: Science with a Bang Monday 27 September – Monday 4 October This week is all about chemistry and physics – heat, energy and forces plus a spot of slime! Big Bang […]
Museum of Brisbane are letting the sunshine in these school holidays with an all new Storytime adventure. Join the Museum of Brisbane in the Dome Gallery on selected days during the holidays and soak up the warmth of Myeong-sook Jeong’s charming picture book, The Wonder of the Sun. Travel into outer space, dive into the […]
Come and visit Skygate these school holidays and join in the Where's Wally themed fun! Come and create a Where’s Wally keepsake. There are several craft items available, including sipper cups (colour the Where’s Wally sipper cup insert and then slide it inside the cup for a personalised drink cup) and more! Visit the Where's […]
The Cube is one of the world's largest digital interactive learning and display spaces consisting of 48 multi-touch screens and soaring across two storeys in QUT's Science and Engineering Centre. The Cube delivers unique interactive digital learning experiences which communicate science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) concepts and bring research to the public. The Cube Screens […]
In this ‘choose your own adventure’ style interactive comedy, master storyteller Nadia Sunde takes kids on a hilarious and fun-filled journey into the wilderness of their own imaginations. With only a Humble Bee as their guide, together they tumble down the rabbit hole of wondrous possibilities, curiosities, and adventure. Find all the details here https://hota.com.au/events/kids-take-over-flight-of-the-humble-bee/
Dive into the school holidays with Ocean Life Education as they bring the sea to Ripley! Do you love the ocean and the animals that call it home? These school holidays, you can get up close with live sea creatures, learn interesting facts about marine life and play fun games! Tuesday 28 September: Weird & […]
The Cube is one of the world's largest digital interactive learning and display spaces consisting of 48 multi-touch screens and soaring across two storeys in QUT's Science and Engineering Centre. The Cube delivers unique interactive digital learning experiences which communicate science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) concepts and bring research to the public. The Cube Screens […]
Join us for a special storytime in the gallery! During the exhibition Fresh eyes, the Strathpine Library will host a special storytime in the Pine Rivers Art Gallery with art, drawing and creatively themed books. Come and settle in as we hear stories about the land and the places that we live in and visit. […]
Make a new best frond with your very own Plant Pal at Museum of Brisbane's FREE workshop. Come and explore the latest exhibition City in the Sun and find inspiration in shady palms, lush tropical ferns and vibrant colours to create your very own subtropical Plant Pal to take home. Will you make a monstera, […]
Learn to capture the Brisbane sunlight in this half-day painting workshop designed for teens. How might we capture the heat of the sun on the back of the neck, the shiver of reflections in a pool’s undulating surface, a blinding sun in our eyes off the water, or the speckles that slide across our sun-soaked […]
The Cube is one of the world's largest digital interactive learning and display spaces consisting of 48 multi-touch screens and soaring across two storeys in QUT's Science and Engineering Centre. The Cube delivers unique interactive digital learning experiences which communicate science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) concepts and bring research to the public. The Cube Screens […]
The Cube is one of the world's largest digital interactive learning and display spaces consisting of 48 multi-touch screens and soaring across two storeys in QUT's Science and Engineering Centre. The Cube delivers unique interactive digital learning experiences which communicate science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) concepts and bring research to the public. The Cube Screens […]
Dive into the school holidays with Ocean Life Education as they bring the sea to Ripley! Do you love the ocean and the animals that call it home? These school holidays, you can get up close with live sea creatures, learn interesting facts about marine life and play fun games! Tuesday 28 September: Weird & […]
APT10 Kids features seven projects by artists from across the Asia Pacific region that celebrate inclusion and diversity, and the importance of collaboration and community. Children and their families can engage with these themes through hands-on making and multimedia activities, artwork displays and large-scale installations. The first three projects open 25 September in the Children’s […]
BrisBricks are proud to announce that the 2021 BrisBricks LEGO Fan Expo is on this Queens Birthday long weekend (October 2nd to 4th) at the Chandler Arena, Sleemans Sports Centre. Expect to see: Heaps of awesome displays built by some of QLD’s best builders. Massive train layout, covering scenes from around the world. GBC collaboration. […]
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium will be launching two exciting new shows to celebrate the largest event on planet Earth. Dawn of the Space Age and special themed Astronomy Live shows will run exclusively throughout World Space Week (4-10 October). Dawn of the Space Age From the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar […]
A free, fun activity held once a month at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland. Parents and Prams offers carers and their young children an opportunity to explore all the latest exhibitions, socialise and get crafty. Sessions are held at 9.30am, 10.30am or 11.30am on the following Wednesdays and can be booked by clicking on the date […]
Limelight Cinemas are bringing back your favourite Disney Classics to the big screen – for just $3! From 30th Anniversary screenings of The Emperor’s New Groove & Beauty & The Beast to recent hits including Moana & Inside Out, and never Let It Go with Frozen & Frozen II. Movie screenings are as follows: 🌟 2 & 3 October: Emperor's New Groove, […]
For young writers at any stage of development. Youth Writing Saturdays is a FREE, monthly creative writing workshop for young writers at all skill levels. Whether you're a self-publishing savant or a bookworm who wants to write, come along to meet your tribe. Grades 7-9 generally meet on the second Saturday of each month from […]
Limelight Cinemas are bringing back your favourite Disney Classics to the big screen – for just $3! From 30th Anniversary screenings of The Emperor’s New Groove & Beauty & The Beast to recent hits including Moana & Inside Out, and never Let It Go with Frozen & Frozen II. Movie screenings are as follows: 🌟 2 & 3 October: Emperor's New Groove, […]
Museum of Brisbane is letting the rays in this October with a sunny Storytime adventure each week. Join them in the Dome Gallery each Thursday in October and soak up the warmth of Myeong-sook Jeong’s charming picture book, The Wonder of the Sun. Travel into outer space, dive into the ocean and stroll to the […]
IES College is holding an Open Day in Spring Hill on Thursday 14 October from 3- 6 pm. Located in Spring Hill, Brisbane, IES College is a senior high school for years 11 and 12. Authorised as an IB World School and offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, IES College provides a smaller, more […]
Limelight Cinemas are bringing back your favourite Disney Classics to the big screen – for just $3! From 30th Anniversary screenings of The Emperor’s New Groove & Beauty & The Beast to recent hits including Moana & Inside Out, and never Let It Go with Frozen & Frozen II. Movie screenings are as follows: 🌟 2 & 3 October: Emperor's New Groove, […]
Come and see our next generation of aspiring creatives at the 2021 Moreton Bay Region Youth Art Awards. Over 200 young artists have been hard at work creating new pieces for exhibition. This year artists are eligible for prizes across 2D and 3D categories, with awards for individual artists and collaborative school entries. The quality […]
It's time for the World's Biggest Drawing Festival The Big Draw is back! Five x 1hr sessions of fun, creative drawing activities for all ages. Pick up a pencil, choose your charcoal and get clever with crayons, The Big Draw is your excuse to unleash your inner creativity. Take part and join the […]
For young writers at any stage of development. Youth Writing Saturdays is a FREE, monthly creative writing workshop for young writers at all skill levels. Whether you're a self-publishing savant or a bookworm who wants to write, come along to meet your tribe. Grades 7-9 generally meet on the second Saturday of each month from […]
Limelight Cinemas are bringing back your favourite Disney Classics to the big screen – for just $3! From 30th Anniversary screenings of The Emperor’s New Groove & Beauty & The Beast to recent hits including Moana & Inside Out, and never Let It Go with Frozen & Frozen II. Movie screenings are as follows: 🌟 2 & 3 October: Emperor's New Groove, […]
On the third Sunday of the month, from January - November, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre are opening their doors this weekend so that everyone can see the amazing display including a World War II Boston Bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sabre and Mirage Fighter jets, F11’s, Iroquois helicopters and even an immaculate WWII Jeep! Sunday Public […]
Anthony will be participating in a LEGO Masters-esque experience like no other at BrickResales! With the lucky winner of our competition, Anthony will partner up to build something amazing. With just 6 hours to build, BrickResales will only tell them at 8.30am what to build and off they go! Feel free to pop in to […]
Little Brisbane Kids and their carers are invited to join The Queensland Museum for a short series of special activities, Little Learner Activities. From getting hands-on with real museum objects and specimens to exploring our galleries and collections through songs, stories and role-play, this program is designed to enhance children’s learning and development. Little Learners […]
Museum of Brisbane is letting the rays in this October with a sunny Storytime adventure each week. Join them in the Dome Gallery each Thursday in October and soak up the warmth of Myeong-sook Jeong’s charming picture book, The Wonder of the Sun. Travel into outer space, dive into the ocean and stroll to the […]
Limelight Cinemas are bringing back your favourite Disney Classics to the big screen – for just $3! From 30th Anniversary screenings of The Emperor’s New Groove & Beauty & The Beast to recent hits including Moana & Inside Out, and never Let It Go with Frozen & Frozen II. Movie screenings are as follows: 🌟 2 & 3 October: Emperor's New Groove, […]
Limelight Cinemas are bringing back your favourite Disney Classics to the big screen – for just $3! From 30th Anniversary screenings of The Emperor’s New Groove & Beauty & The Beast to recent hits including Moana & Inside Out, and never Let It Go with Frozen & Frozen II. Movie screenings are as follows: 🌟 2 & 3 October: Emperor's New Groove, […]
Little Brisbane Kids and their carers are invited to join The Queensland Museum for a short series of special activities, Little Learner Activities. From getting hands-on with real museum objects and specimens to exploring our galleries and collections through songs, stories and role-play, this program is designed to enhance children’s learning and development. Little Learners […]
Museum of Brisbane is letting the rays in this October with a sunny Storytime adventure each week. Join them in the Dome Gallery each Thursday in October and soak up the warmth of Myeong-sook Jeong’s charming picture book, The Wonder of the Sun. Travel into outer space, dive into the ocean and stroll to the […]
Capalaba Park are hosting their annual Halloween Trick or Treat on Thursday 28 October from 4pm - 7pm. The night will include: FREE TRICK OR TREAT: Thursday 28th October (4pm-7pm) Bring the family down this Halloween for heaps of free fun in a safe and friendly environment during daylight or evening hours. Kids are encouraged […]
Van Gogh’s works have been exhibited and admired for over a century – but never like this. Created by Grande Experiences, Van Gogh Alive gives visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves into Van Gogh’s artistry and truly venture into his world. Traditions of tiptoeing through silent galleries and viewing paintings from afar in quiet contemplation are […]
Toombul will host Little Monsters Workshops on 30 and 31 October in preparation for spookiest night of the season. Your Little Monsters in the spirit with wickedly wonderful Halloween craft. Halloween Keyrings 30 October, 11.30am to 2.30pm BOOK NOW>> Halloween Masks 31 October, 10.30am to 2.30pm BOOK NOW >> Cost is $2 and all proceeds […]
Spy Espionage in Australia reveals the personal experiences of secret agents and the curious history of espionage and counter-espionage in Australia, from Federation through to the present day. See genuine spy equipment, surveillance images and candid interviews with ASIO officers. Play the part of a secret agent in the interactive family trail. Test your skills […]
Fairfield Gardens is thrilled to announce the return of their free Halloween Family Fun Day event on Saturday 30 October! Dress up in your scary best costume, and join us for some spooky fun over the long weekend! Haunted Halloween Hunt Pick up a clue sheet from the Registration Desk next to Fairfield Bakehouse and Complete […]
