Autumn 2018
Your ultimate guide to autumn & Easter for families
Dog-friendly camping spots Autumn walks and playgrounds Take a chocolate tour of Brisbane New Gold Coast Snow Park Over 100 activities and things to do
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO IN BRISBANE WITH KIDS
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Happy Easter! With autumn approaching can you believe it is our 12th edition of the Brisbane Kids Magazine!? This edition is very seasonal focused and making the most of the cooler weather and outdoor fun to be had. There are so many incredible events coming to Brisbane which we have included in the magazine. We are certain there will be something in here for everyone from baby to teen.
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Make sure you are following us on Facebook in the coming months because we will be sharing even more ideas for you to enjoy, along with updates to events. The Brisbane Kids app for Android and iOS is also a great way to find fun at your fingertips. If there’s anything you’d like to see more of in the Brisbane Kids Magazine, then please send us an email to print@brisbanekids.com.au – we’d love to hear your ideas! Wishing you all a safe and wonderful autumn break. Ngaire Stirling Brisbane Kids Owner & Editor https://www.brisbanekids.com.au FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/brisbanekids INSTAGRAM: @brisbanekidsofficial #brisbanekids NEWSLETTER: https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/newsletter
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IN THIS ISSUE
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MUST SEE AUTUMN EVENTS
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MUST SEE EASTER EVENTS
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10 FREE THINGS TO DO
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UNUSUAL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
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WHAT’S OPEN EASTER SUNDAY
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL
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UPCOMING SHOWS
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FESTIVAL 2018 GOLD COAST
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AUTUMN PLAYGROUNDS
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AUTUMN CAMPING
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AUTUMN BUSHWALKS
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NOOSA RIVER
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GOLD COAST SNOW PARK
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BOWLING
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IDEAS FOR TEENS
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CHOCOLATE TOUR
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CITY AT NIGHT
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OUT OF THE BOX
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STEM EVENTS
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VOUCHERS
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MOVIES
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THE BEST EVENTS FOR KIDS IN AUTUMN
autumn 2018 We hope you enjoy the autumn edition of the Brisbane Kids Magazine. For more ideas head to www.brisbanekids.com.au
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MUST SEE AUTUMN EVENTS STEAM TRAIN SUNDAY 1 APRIL AND 13 MAY @ ROMA STREET STATION Ride on a historical steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era, passing through city stations on your journey aboard vintage carriages. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/steam-train-sundayroma-street-station-2/all/
THE MUDDY WONDERLAND DANCE PARTY 21 APRIL @ LIMESTONE PARK Get mucky and dance the night away as DJ Steve provides the music and lights that will have everyone up dancing while the mud actvities will enhance the fun. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/nature-play-queenslandmud-world-festival-for-kids/
BUDDHA BIRTH DAY FESTIVAL 4 – 6 MAY @ SOUTH BANK Join in the celebrations with more than 50 free events including dragon boat racing, meditation, Tai Chi, lion dancing, amazing food, lanterns, fireworks and a much more. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/buddha-birth-dayfestival-south-bank/2018-05-04/
THE HILLS CARNIVALE 26 MAY @ GEORGE WILMORE PARK, FERNY HILLS Enjoy live entertainment on two stages, including a kids stage, plus markets, kids workshops, roving performers, rides and a fireworks finale. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/hills-carnivale-fernyhills/
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MUST SEE EASTER EVENTS LITTLE DAYS OUT EASTER WORKSHOP 29 MARCH @ SOUTH BANK Get into the Easter spirit with some egg-cellent Easter activities with the talented team from Bazil Grumble including playing Easter games and getting creative with a unique Easter craft project. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/little-dayseaster-workshop-south-bank/ REDCLIFFE FESTIVAL OF SAILS 30 MARCH @ SUTTONS BEACH Celebrate Good Friday with the Easter Bunny as your Brisbane Kids search for eggs in the annual Easter egg hunt on the beach and enjoy kids activities, live entertainment, markets, rides and more. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/redcliffe-festivalsails-redcliffe/ EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY FUN 1 APRIL @ VICTORIA PARK Hop into Victoria Park and find jumping castles, sack races, tug of war, a petting zoo, face painting and more to entertain the kids as well as the Easter Bunny and a special Chocolate Easter menu. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/easter-sundayfamily-fun-victoria-park/ EASTER FUN 1 APRIL @ SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL Take part in Australia’s biggest egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy kids rides and live entertainment all day plus experience the giant pools and slides at Waterworld Central. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/easter-sundayfun-sandstone-point-hotel/
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10 FREE THINGS TO DO AROUND BRISBANE
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1 Picnic, explore the different landscapes and enjoy the Hide’n’Seek children’s trail.
Drive to Springbrook National Park and bushwalk to the Natural Bridge at dusk so you can see the glowworms that call the cave home.
Sort through some leaf litter to find the eggs in the dirt at the Discovery Centre in the Quensland Museum (ask the staff when you get there). Or open the drawers to see what is inside this interactive exhibition.
Take the kids to Frew Park. It is best explored in the morning or afternoon. This is by far one of Brisbane’s best playgrounds for kids seeking a bit more of a challenging play experience.
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Head to the Corner at the State Libary to find out what free activities are on for kids. Older kids can enjoy the free wifi and play games online.
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Ride the free City Hopper down the Brisbane River starting at Sydney Street enjoy the sights of the city before being returned to your starting point.
Walk from Slaughter Falls up to the top of Mt Coot-tha to enjoy the view and back down again.
4 Visit the renovated Walton Bridge Reserve at the Gap, take the scooters and enjoy a day at a new playground.
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5 6 Enjoy the great outdoors at Karawatha Discovery Centre from their nature focused education centre to their natural playscape.
10 Drive to the Ipswich Nature Centre, explore the free wildlife exhibitions and picnic next to the playground in Queens Park.
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UNUSUAL ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
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experiences REP-X, BRISBANE REPTILE EXPO | 25 MARCH This March you and your reptile-loving Brisbane kids will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some creatures of the slimey, scaley variety. Rep-X, the Brisbane Reptile Expo, is a familyfriendly show that will not only allow you a unique encounter with some pretty amazing reptiles but also birds of prey, scorpions, spiders and so much more! There will also be animal demonstrations, reptile displays, educational talks and kids entertainment available on the day. DATE: 25 MARCH TIME: 10am – 5pm WHERE: Royal International Convention Centre TICKETS: https://www.repx.com.au/tickets/
SOLIDER CRABS AT SANDGATE FORESHORE Another unusual animal encounter that your family can experience together is the solider crab ‘march’ at Sandgate’s foreshore. Head there with your Brisbane Kids a few hours before low tide and you are in for a treat as thousands of solider crabs, usually buried beneath the sand, emerge to the surface. Currently a good place for them to be seen is at the south of the Shorncliffe pier, and near Eventide at Brighton. Such is nature, there are no assurances or times you can be sure to see them but locals have whispered that windy days, on low tide often present the best opportunity. If you the miss the soldier crabs you will still discover plenty of other natural treasures left behind from the outgoing tide.
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MOUNTAINVIEW ALPACA FARM Ever wanted to get up close and personal with one of those beautiful, furry, long-lashed alpacas? If so, then a trip to Mountainview Alpaca Farm in Canungra Valley should be on your bucket list of items to do. Here you can get your alpaca fix during their daily feeding sessions. Just head to the farm, grab some alpaca feed from their wine-tasting bar and go up and make friends with some of these wondrous creatures. The farm also has wine tasting, a restaurant, picnic hampers and an alpaca gift stall setup most weekends. DATE: Open Daily TIME: 8.30AM - 4PM WHERE: O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards DETAILS: http://www.mountviewfarm.com.au
THINGS TO DO IN BRISBANE ON EASTER SUNDAY Here are some of our top picks for places to go on Easter Sunday for a whole lot of family fun. SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL Join in the biggest Easter egg hunt in Brisbane with over 6,000 eggs up for grabs at Easter Waterworld Sunday. This family friendly event also includes live music, children’s rides and Waterworld Central – Australia’s first mobile waterpark. Held on 1 April from 10am–5pm, entry is FREE however you need to register for the egg hunt and rides, and the waterpark are an additional cost. VICTORIA PARK Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy a special chocolate Easter menu, with a jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo, tug of war and sack races for the whole family.
A DAY AT THE MUSEUM OR GOMA | SOUTH BRISBANE Celebrate Easter this year with a splash of culture! Brisbane Museum currently has two great exhibitions, Perception Deception and Egyptian Mummies, that are both open on Easter Sunday while at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) you can check out Me, Myselfie and I. THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM | IPSWICH A little further afield, the Workshops Rail Museum is open on Easter Sunday and their ‘Under Construction’ exhibition has something for everyone in the family. The kids will love the LEGO construction zone, there is an inventors workshop and even miniature train rides around the museum grounds.
IKEA | NORTH LAKES For those wanting to be a little more creative, IKEA will be running daily craft workshops in their North Lakes store over the Easter holiday break and on Easter Sunday it is an all day Easter egg hunt! STEAM RIDE SUNDAY | BRISBANE For something a little different, why not jump on board a historic steam train and take a tour of Brisbane with the family? Departing from Roma Street Station, you can enjoy river crossings aboard vintage carriages while you pass through city stations.
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Over five days the World Science Festival will present an amazing program of events budding scientists and their family will love. Here is our pick of the top 10 events at this year’s festival 1. THE HATCHERY 22 - 25 MARCH @ MUSEUM OF QUEENSLAND Watch as Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings break free from their shells and take their first breath of air in one of the festival’s most popular events. 2. STAR GAZING 22 MARCH @ IPSWICH AND 24 MARCH @ SOUTH BANK Enjoy some night time guided stargazing and discover the beautiful Brisbane night sky through telescopes provided by Celestron.
3. KIDS CHALK MURAL ART 22 - 25 MARCH @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Get creative and contribute to the giant Under Water Mural being created during the festival and keep an eye out for the roving coral ambassadors with their coral puzzles. 4. QUEENSLAND MUSEUM EXPERTS 22 AND 23 MARCH @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Go behind the scenes at the Queensland Museum with the experts and discover some fascinating exhibits and how the collections are prepared, preserved, registered and displayed.
CAN YOU FIGURE OUT APPROXIMATELY HOW FAR AWAY A STORM IS? You can do a fun experiment and figure this out by counting the number of seconds between when you see the flash of lightening and when you hear the thunder clap. Use a stopwatch or count “One-Brisbane Kids, Two-Brisbane Kids, Three-Brisbane Kids” etc. For every five seconds the storm is about 2 kilometers away.
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5. MATHEMAGICS 23 MARCH @ SOUTH BRISBANE Take a glimpse inside a remarkable mind as mathemagician, Arthur Benjamin, takes the audience on a fun, interactive and highly entertaining journey through the world of maths. 6. STREET SCIENCE 24 AND 25 MARCH @ SOUTH BANK Explore everything from slime and robots to fossils, drones, spiders and explosions plus live music, mad scientists and science surprises! 7. SHORTS FOR SHORTIES 24 AND 25 MARCH @ GOMA Delight in a collection of free short animated films including a raindrops journey back up to the sky and forest creatures looking for a snack. 8. WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE STEAM TRAIN 24 MARCH @ SOUTH BRISBANE TRAIN STATION Travel on a historic steam train, departing from South Brisbane Station for a one-hour return trip through Brisbane, with pocket sized science surprises on board. 9. DR KARL 22 AND 24 MARCH @ IPSWICH, SOUTH BRISBANE AND SOUTH BANK See Dr Karl, Australia’s favourite science guru, in one of his three shows that will make everyone laugh, learn and get excited about science. 10. A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 24 MARCH @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Stay at the museum after hours and explore the exhibits, including The Hatchery and Egyptian Mummies, plus science experiments, a disco and much more.
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UPCOMING SHOWS SHREK THE MUSICAL 24 FEBRUARY – 31 MARCH @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Based on the much-loved animated film, Shrek the Musical features all new songs and all the beloved characters you know from the movie in a laugh-a-minute adventure. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/shrek-the-musicalbrisbane-february-24th-march-31st/
THE WITCHES 24 MARCH – 12 MAY @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Be entertained by all the fabulous imaginative characters and adventures you’d expect from a Roald Dahl tale, in this captivating, family-friendly show that is sure to excite the whole family. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/the-witches-brisbane24-march-12-may/
ALADDIN THE MUSICAL 25 FEBRUARY – 3 JUNE @ QPAC A must see in 2018, follow Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and Jafar in a musical extravaganza featuring award winning songs and exhilarating choreography. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/aladdin-musicalbrisbane-february-2018/
CHILDREN ARE STINKY 12– 15 APRIL @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Expect laugh out loud and jaw dropping moments set against a rocking 90’s soundtrack as an awesomely talented acrobatic duo take to the stage to prove kids stink…or do they? https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/children-stinkybrisbane-powerhouse/2018-04-15/
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UPOMING SHOWS HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT 19 MAY @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Enjoy a magical evening of music as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra perform the original score from the Harry Potter film live as the much-loved movie is played on a giant high definition screen. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/harry-potter-live-inconcert-brisbane/
DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC 29 JUNE – 2 JULY @ BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE Join all your favourite Disney characters as they stop off in Brisbane to perform in an ice spectacular full of magical show stopping musical numbers that tell a story as only Disney On Ice can. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/disney-ice-brisbane/
DISNEY’S MULAN JR 19 MAY – 21 JULY @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Let your heart soar during this modern princess story in a musical for anyone who loves a classic Disney tale with a strong and defiant princess lead and iconic songs. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/mulan-jr-brisbane-19may-21-july/
PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE 18 – 22 JUNE @ GARDENS THEATRE Get ready to join Peppa Pig in an interactive puppet theatre production that will have everyone singing along and is sure to entertain as Peppa and her friends try to guess what the big surprise is. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/peppa-pig-live/
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FESTIVAL 2018 GOLD COAST While most families will already have secured tickets to the sporting events at the Commonwealth Games, The good news for those who missed out on tickets is that Festival 2018 Gold Coast will run during the games offering a host of free visual arts, dance, theatre, circus and music-based events the whole family will love. Find some highlights at www.gc2018.com IMPULSE 4 – 15 APRIL @ SURFERS PARADISE BEACH Ride on one of 15 illuminated, musical see-saws in an interactive playground where Brisbane Kids will become the musicians as their movement activates the see-saw. GIANT SING ALONG 4 – 15 APRIL @ SURFERS PARADISE BEACH Sing your heart out at the Gold Coast’s biggest karaoke style event with lots of microphones scattered along the beach and popular songs to sing along to. MUSEUM OF THE MOON 5 – 15 APRIL @ SOUTHPORT CHINATOWN MALL Be mesmerised by the seven-metre-wide floating moon sculpture, detailed with NASA imagery as surround sound music plays, including archive audio from the moon landings.
ARBORIA : ARCHITECTS OF AIR 5 - 15 APRIL @ KURRAWA PARK Experience a grand inflatable, walk in sculpture full of mazes, soaring domes, light and colour that will amaze the whole family.
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WHALE’S TALE 9 - 11 APRIL @ KURRAWA PARK Find out what it is like to be swallowed whole by a whale in this entertaining family theatre show that includes a lost navigator, a ridiculous doctor and Manilayop the humpback whale. THE LISTIES GO FOR BRONZE 12- 15 APRIL @ KURRAWA PARK Laugh out loud as the one and only Listies bring their part game show, part comedy routine, part Zumba class performance full of sporting shenanigans to the Gold Coast for the Games.
360 ALLSTARS 5- 8 APRIL @ BROADBEACH ROUNDABOUT STAGE Watch as break-dancers, beatboxers, BMX’s, basketball freestylers, drummers and an acrobatic wheel take over the stage in an urban circus style, high energy performance.
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KID/DUB | HOT DUB TIME MACHINE 12 - 14 APRIL @ KURRAWA PARK Enjoy the best kids party ever with DJ’s Hot Dub Time Machine as they put on a dance party just for kids with music from the 1950’s through to 2018 with bubbles, balloons and giant visuals.
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AUTUMN PLAYGROUNDS
KALINGA PARK, CLAYFIELD - Park with tree-house structures, including stairs, bridges and slides - Climbing wall, swings and a mini traffic track with street signs - Tables, shelters and free BBQ facilities - A lovely location, with lots of trees and lush grass
CARINDALE RECREATION RESERVE, CARINDALE - AKA ‘Rocket Park’ as it features a rocket with sound effects - Also a moon car, moon rocks, swings and rope pyramid - An adjacent basketball half court, tennis wall and exercise circuit - A lot of big, shady spaces to run or kick a ball
LOCATION Bertha Street, Clayfeld
LOCATION Cadogan and Bedivere Streets, Carindale
COFFEE Grab a coffee and something warm to eat at Let Minnow Café located nearby at 57 Park Ave, Clayfield
COFFEE Right near Westfield Carindale you can grab a takeaway from any one of the coffee shops that are located inside.
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BUXTON PARK, YARRABILBA - Features a long bumpy caterpillar made of synthetic grass - 8.7m high tower with metal slides - Giant climbing frames, in-ground trampolines - Interactive obstacle course and sand play areas LOCATION Buxton Avenue, Yarrabilba COFFEE Located only a few blocks away, you can grab your hot coffee from Harmony Café on Darrau Avenue
CAPESTONE PARK, MANGO HILL - Large sand area with long plastic tunnel slide - A basket swing, netted spinner, digger and a wall with a target on it - Functional water pump - Table tennis tables (BYO ball and rackets) and handball courts LOCATION Hahn Street, Mango Hill COFFEE Grab a coffee from Stellarossa, found in the Mango Hill Market Place at 8 Anzac Avenue, Mango Hill
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AUTUMN CAMPING: NEURUM CREEK BUSH RETREAT
AUTUMN CAMPING: NERUM CREEK BUSH RETREAT
Neurum Creek is a privately owned campsite located just north of Woodford. It is very easy to find, only about one hour and 20 minutes drive from Brisbane and borders the Mt Mee State Forest. ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS - Powered and unpowered camping / caravan sites - Rent-a-tent options are available FACILITIES / AMENITIES - Toilets - Hot showers - Reticulated water – not suitable for drinking unless boiled - Wood BBQs - Fire pits - Rubbish bins - Reception / Shop - Camp Shop BEACH / WATER The campsite rests alongside its namesake, Neurum Creek. There are also numerous waterholes, gorges, rivers and ponds to explore.
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FOOD / DRINK OPTIONS - No camp kitchen so bring all cooking materials - Camp shop with some basics - Woodford is a 12 minute drive away while Kilcoy is just a couple of minutes more FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES - Swimming in creek and waterholes - Canoeing / Kayaking in the creek (BYO) - BMX tracks - Numerous walking tracks to gorges - Bushwallking and bike trails - 4WD nearby - Plenty of campsite-organised events - Music festivals regularly hosted there or nearby PET FRIENDLY Yes – dogs allowed
AUTUMN BUSHWALKS
BUSHWALK: EDDIE SANTAGIULIANA WAY, CLEVELAND The Brisbane foreshore is a wonderful area of natural beauty, a variety landscapes and habitats, stunning views and amazing wildlife. One of the best places to explore all of these exciting elements is along the Eddie Santagiuliana Way foreshore trail. TRAIL DETAILS - Eddie Santagiuliana Way is located at Raby Bay Harbour in Cleveland. - The main walkway goes from the bottom of Channel. Street South or Island Street in Cleveland and runs to Manning Esplanade in Thornlands. - It is part of the much larger Moreton Bay Cycleway, connecting many sections of pathways and trails that when finally completed will becoming the longest cycleway on the eastern coast of Australia. - Easy walk with a few slight gradients and sections of
elevated boardwalk. - Generally pushchair, wheelchair and pram friendly. - Informative signs too, detailing interesting information about the flora and fauna of the area. - Toilets and drinking fountains along the trail. DISCOVER THE TRAIL’S NATURAL WONDERS AND HIGHLIGHTS - Spectacular views across the bay and over Stradbroke Island. - Creeks and two duck ponds. - Several parks and a children’s playground. - A variety of natural habitats, from grassland areas and open bush to mangroves, melaleuca wetlands and coastal forest. - Beautiful birdlife to be spotted in the wetlands and along the shore. - Try to spot koalas in the areas of large gum trees.
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NOOSA RIVER
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THE NOOSA RIVER
The Noosa River is a stunning place to spend the day, there is something for everybody. If you’re keen to try some fishing, explore the waterways towards Tewantin. Drop anchor in a quiet reach and try your luck. In the other direction is Noosa Sound, explore the waterways and enjoy the scenery. Otherwise, head towards the Noosa River mouth and find your own little sandy island where the water is a beautiful shade of blue. Seeing the river by boat is truly a magical experience, and being on the water has a relaxing effect.
THINGS TO SEE ON THE NOOSA RIVER: - Enjoy the sunrise and sunset - Find a sandbar and play on your own private beach paradise - Go fishing and actually catch fish! - Explore the canals and tributories - Take a picnic lunch or BBQ on your own pontoon boat
HIRING A BOAT You can hire a boat from the following: - Pelican Boat Hire - Jetty17 - U Boat Hire - Noosa Boat Hire - Oboat hire PRICING: Around $50 an hour. Or from $150 for half a day upwards depending on the type of boat you are after. BBQ pontoons cost more but can be split between friends and family and often have a toilet on board.
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Image courtesy of Visit Sunshine Coast ESSENTIALS A great day out starts with a little preparation, so it would be a good idea to pack the following: - Mosquito repellent for the reaches toward Tewantin - Sunscreen and hats - Food and water - Towels and swimmers - Mobile phone in case you do need to call for assistance
Tips!
GETTING THERE Noosaville is roughly 90 minutes north of Brisbane, and there are a few options to get there. Set the sat nav for Gympie Terrace. On one side of Gympie Terrace is parkland adjoining the river, there are BBQs, sheltered tables and chairs, bubblers, and a long pathway from one end to the other. This is where you will find the boat hire operators. Not only can you hire boats, but other watercraft as well.
Make sure you listen to the induction even if you think you know everything about boating.
The closer to the mouth of the river, the clearer the water will be. If you want to fish but don’t have the equipment, shop around for the boat hire places that offer free rods and tackle with the hire.
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GOLD COAST SNOW PARK SPECIAL PROMOTION GOLD COAST SNOW PARK Winter fun in the sun! Have fun at the Gold Coast’s newest adventure park. The Gold Coast’s newest mini park provides a whole full days’ worth of fun, from a ski and snowboard airbag jump to an Ice Kart Spectacular Raceway.
SOME OF OUR ATTRACTIONS TUBE SLIDING Have you and your family ever wanted to go snow tubing, but can’t find time to travel overseas? Well, you’re in luck! AIRBAG JUMP For experienced skiers and snowboarders. Bring your gear and show off your skills on our 12-metre airbag jump. ICE KART RACEWAY Our super fun Ice Kart Raceway allows you to slip and slide in a kart race with your friends and family. Show them who’s the fastest! CHILL OUT CAFÉ CORNER When you need a break from all the fun in the sun, rest up at our Chill Out Café Corner. All that fun can work out an appetite and a thirst. Head to our website find out more.
EXPLORE GCSP Mini Park is close to the heart of Surfers Paradise, including Surfers Paradise Beach, SkyPoint Deck, Infinity Attraction and walking distance from plenty of Surfers Paradise’s best eats. Read about more local attractions and events near us on our website.
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BOWLING Ten pin bowling centres are a great family activity especially when you have kids of multiple ages. From the 6lb balls to the inclusion of ramps and even bowling alleys that can add bumpers just for when the littlest members have their turn you won’t believe how fun bowling is!
ASPLEY 10 PIN BOWL Aspley 10 Pin Bowl is a hugely popular choice for families due to its great prices and numerous deals. Here, adults can play for $12.50 and kids are only $10 per game. The more games you play the cheaper it gets too!
Things to know · Nearly all centres offer deals and discounts via their websites and these become even more catered to families over the school holiday breaks. Check out websites like Groupon and Scoopon who also offer regular savings for families via online coupons.
AMF BOWLING AMF Bowling is one of the biggest chains in Australia with Queensland centres in Richlands, Mt Gravatt, Capalaba, Loganholme and Robina. Like Strike, it is not only bowling on offer with the family also able to book in and play laser tag or the arcade games as well.
· Shoes come as small as size 5/6 and you need to wear bowling shoes to bowl.
STRATHPINE HYPERBOWL Strathpine Hyperbowl is all about bowling and offers fantastic game prices to match. With adults only $13, students $12 and kids $10, it is one of the more affordable options for ten pin out there.
· Games cater for six people, if you plan to have more then make sure you book ahead so you can have lanes next to each other. · Ten pin bowling caters for those with disabilities with the majority offering direct wheelchair access to the lanes, ramps for easy release balls and light weight balls. · Take your own socks. · Most offer great value birthday parties for kids with some of them mixing lasertag and arcade games with a bowling offering. TEN PIN BOWLING VENUES IN BRISBANE STRIKE BOWLING Based in the heart of Brisbane City, Strike Bowling is so much more than just your average ten pin bowling alley. Home to 12 bowling lanes, an amazing laser tag arena, pool tables, private karaoke rooms and three exciting escape rooms there is actually almost too much here for just one day. The bowling alley is awash in neon lights and catchy music, and with food and drinks available via lane-service there is little else left to worry about except getting that elusive strike!
GOLD PIN TEN PIN BOWLING Gold Pin Ten Pin Bowling has a few centres in driving distance from Brisbane. Caboolture, Strathpine and Mt Warren Park are all home to one and boast party lighting, music, modern cafes and a fun atmosphere for all who are looking to play a game. CABOOLTURE BOWL AND MINI GOLF For something a little different why not head out for a drive to Caboolture and combine your ten pin with your golf? Along with 18 ten pin bowling lanes, Caboolture Bowl and Mini Golf also has a 9 hole mini golf course, amusement machines and laser force as well. KING PIN Based in Chermside, King Pin promote themselves as the full package of entertainment and with bowling, arcades, laser tag, escape rooms, rope course and table tennis. They offer restaurant quality food that you can order from your lane, a fully stocked bar and even games for the kids while you wait for your lane.
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IDEAS FOR TEENS SUNSET CINEMAS 15 MARCH – 7 APRIL @ MT COOT-THA BOTANICAL GARDENS Chill out in the beautiful Mt Coot-Tha Botanical Gardens with your friends and watch a movie on the big screen under the stars including new release blockbusters, quirky comedies and cult classics. LOVE SIMON FROM 29 MARCH @ VARIOUS CINEMAS Watch a coming of age story about Simon who is just like any another teenager except he has one big secret, nobody knows he is gay, and his story will teach everyone to love honestly and completely. MAKE YOUR OWN MINERAL MAKE-UP 6 APRIL @ BURPENGARY LIBRARY Make a loose powder foundation, liquid foundation, blush and bronzer that’s perfectly matched to your individual skin tones. The all-natural ingredients are perfect for those with sensitive skin. BUBBLE SOCCER 7 APRIL @ DARLINGTON PARKLANDS Battle it out with your mates playing bubble soccer where surrounded by a huge zorb ball you’ll bounce and bump your way around the pitch playing a mixture of fun bubble games.
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DANCE AND CHOREOGRAPHY 9 APRIL @ TUDOR PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE Learn step by step choreography to the latest hits in a safe, supportive and non–competitive environment with moves that are fun, funky and easy to pick up. BAYWAVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 10 APRIL @ WATERLOO BAY LEISURE CENTRE Enjoy a day of free activities, youth and community stalls, bands, face painting, candle making, rock wall, laser tag, arts and crafts, photo booth, food stalls and a big screen cinema from 6pm. SPOOKY YOGA 13 APRIL @ VISIBLE INK Freak out on Friday the 13th with a spooky beginner’s yoga class for teens that is perfect for those who have never tried yoga before, or even those who have and are looking for a bit of fun! TWILIGHT VIBES FEATURING DEMOLITION DERBY 13 APRIL @ PCYC MT GRAVATT Come along and climb the rock wall, watch live music, enjoy a free BBQ and see the Demolition Derby, run in conjunction by the Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative and PCYC.
CHOCOLATE TOUR BRISBANE You will be amazed at the number of child-friendly chocolate shops and cafes in our city and surrounds — so why not take your Brisbane Kid on a chocolate tour of Brisbane? Here are some of the top places you could choose from: MAYFIELD CHOCOLATES, SPRING HILL With locations in Spring Hill and the city, Mayfield Chocolates offers a variety of novelty chocolates as well as gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options. CHOCOLATE MOMENTS, CITY Chocolate Moments has two inner city locations and sells a wide range of confectionery that children will drool over. A great gift idea, or even just if you need one yourself, are their chocolate and candy First Aid Kits! MAX BRENNER, VARIOUS LOCATIONS Found in multiple locations, kids love to watch the big vats of chocolate being stirred, see it run through the pipes to the kitchen and then enjoy the end products from the delicious menus. COUVERTURE & CO, RED HILL An artisan chocolate shop with beautiful handcrafted chocolates. Parents will be pleased to know that all their chocolates are made freshly onsite and so are free from artificial preservatives. NOOSA CHOCOLATE FACTORY, VARIOUS LOCATIONS If you can’t make it all the way to the Noosa Chocolate Factory, fear not! Their goodies can be found in four Brisbane locations — The Dark Chocolatier at 156 Adelaide Street, another outlet at 144 Adelaide Street and two in Queen Street (both of which are opened seasonally only). CHOCOLATERIA SAN CHURRO, VARIOUS LOCATIONS For a Spanish take on chocolate, try Chocolateria San Churro at multiple locations around Brisbane. Our pick are the chocolate-dipped Churros, which are a little like a cinnamon doughnut, served with thick and rich Spanish hot chocolate. COCO JUNGLE CHOCOLATE LOUNGE, SUNNYBANK Give your Brisbane Kids an education on life in the ‘70’s by introducing them to chocolate fondue at Coco Jungle Chocolate Lounge in Sunnybank Plaza. This is also a fun one to recreate at home! POPPY’S CHOCOLATE, BEENLEIGH Visiting Poppy’s Chocolate is a must for Brisbane Kids who love chocolate. They can learn how chocolate is made and watch the process in their chocolate factory. They now also offer chocolate classes and the option to have a group party to make chocolates yourself!
CHOCOLATE HIGH TEA, CITY Is there any child or adult that wouldn’t love a chocolate buffet? For a special treat on a weekend afternoon, you and your Brisbane Kids can indulge in all-you-caneat chocolate at the Chocolate High Tea Buffet in the Stamford Plaza, Brisbane. DARREL LEA, VARIOUS LOCATIONS From humble beginnings selling sweets from a pushcart, and later to a small factory under the first arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, family company Darrell Lea has spent decades creating fine chocolates and yummy confectionery. 31 DEGREES CUSTOM CHOCOLATES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS 31 Degrees Custom Chocolates used to only be an online chocolate shop that often popped up at local markets around Brisbane. Great news as they have just opened a store at 4 Hubert St, Woolloongabba which you should treat yourself with a visit to. PASSIONTREE VELVET, CARINDALE / INDOOROOPILLY Passiontree Velvet offers a neverending selection of Belgian chocolates of all shapes and sizes. The delectable treats are handcrafted daily and can be taken away from their cafe in a TiffanyTM blue gift box if desired. CHOCOLATE WALKING TOUR, CITY Older Brisbane Kids (over 10 years of age) will enjoy the 2.5 hour chocolate walking tour that starts and finishes at the Brisbane Visitors Information Centre, Queen Street Mall. The tour visits four different venues, with a hot chocolate break halfway through, and all chocolate samples are included.
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CITY AT NIGHT
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QUT GARDEN POINT LIGHTS A plain university campus by day but at night the trees that rim the river near the walking bridge at QUT come to life with thousands of glittering, twinkling fairy lights. Simply magical for any child to dance beneath. Finish the night off with a hot chocolate at Max Brenners or a Churro at San Churro (both at South Bank) SKATING (ROLLER OR ICE) It may seem a little daunting but a night session of skating at any of the roller or ice rinks in Brisbane is guaranteed to give you a family night of fun and cherished memories. You can not only work on your moves but also get some exercise and a lot of laughs too.
ASTRONOMY When the moon is close to its first quarter phase you can head to the summit of Mt Coot-tha for a public viewing night. The timing allows you to get a good look at the craters of the moon while still being able to view the surrounding star clusters and planets. Autumn viewing nights include, 25 March, 21 April and 19 May. Subject to weather conditions, check http://www.bas.asn.au first. PLAYTIME Playtime Chermside (located within Westfield) is open until at least 11pm every single night. With over 100 arcade games, this place is jam-packed with the classic games and the latest in arcade technology.
EAT STREET MARKETS Eat Street at Northshore is open every weekend of the year, Fri and Sat 4pm to 10pm, Sun 11am to 7pm. A maze of converted shipping containers offering mouth-watering food and drink options, Eat Street also has markets, music and entertainment all blanketed by a canopy of lights and stars.
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QPAC’S 2018 OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL SPECIAL PROMOTION QPAC’s biennial festival for children 8 years and under, Out of the Box is back in 2018 with a rich arts program, curated to nurture children’s creativity and imagination, at a key period in their development. The five-day festival will run at QPAC, South Bank, Brisbane, from 26 June to 1 July 2018 (excluding Friday 29 June); over three days of the school term and the first weekend of Queensland’s June/July school holidays. The festival acknowledges the value and importance of the arts in education and life-learning.
FOR SCHOOL BOOKINGS We have a dedicated groups sales team to coordinate schools bookings. They will help you plan your day and provide advice on transport options, lunch locations and reserved seating.
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WHAT IS THE OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL? For more than 25 years Out of the Box has presented quality performance and cultural activity that celebrates and supports learning, play, curiosity and discovery for children and their carers as they learn and grow together. The 2018 festival program reflects the multiplicity of cultures that touch children’s lives in Australia today. It focuses on arts languages that children are expert in such as imagination, music and movement, and highlights the themes of journeys, self-discovery and belonging.
QPAC’S 2018 OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL CONTINUED SPECIAL PROMOTION
WHAT’S ON
This year for the first time Festival goers can access every Out of the Box in-theatre experience, activity, exhibition and workshop with an allinclusive Day Pass. In-theatre experiences include: THE ARRIVAL, a beautiful production recreated with New Zealand’s Red Leap Theatre Company and Out of the Box, adapted from the awardwinning novel by Shaun Tan. AIR PLAY, a large-scale circus-style spectacle that brings to life the very air we breathe. DUCK, a new theatre work especially created and commissioned by Out of the Box, based on the book by Janet A. Holmes and illustrator Jonathan Bentley. SLAPDASH GALAXY, an epic quest across the Galaxy King of the Kids, featuring guitar, kazoo and rock ‘n’ roll rhymes. MADAME LARK, taking vocal flight with her musical saw. OUR CORKA BUBS, an Aboriginal contemporary dance work for babies under two years and their carers.
OTHER FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING, a program engaging children in schools across Queensland and culminating in giant outdoor dance parties during the Festival. LITTLE YAWAR, which will see children from various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations across Queensland gathering to share and celebrate their culture; and various relaxing and fun PLAY SPACES.
OUT OF THE BOX WORKSHOPS INCLUDE GURU DUDU “SILENT DISCO WALKING TOURS” with headphones, and HERE I AM SELF PORTRAITS. JARJUMS LIFE MUSEUMS curated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will also be showcased throughout the Festival site.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
FOR THE FULL 2018 OUT OF THE BOX PROGRAM AND DAY PASS BOOKINGS PLEASE GO TO:
www.outoftheboxfestival.com.au
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STEM EVENTS STEAM STORYTIME 7 MARCH – 28 APRIL @ VARIOUS LOGAN COUNCIL LIBRARIES Enjoy a special STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) themed storytime for children aged 3 to 5 to encourage development in literacy skills through stories, songs and activities. https://loganlibraries.org
SPHERO ROBOTS IN SPACE 27 MARCH @ INDOOROOPILLY LIBRARY Join a coding adventure that is out of this world and create a solar system by programming Sphero to orbit the sun using simple coding skills in this beginners workshop facilitated by BNEtechkids. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/
CODE-A-BOT MARCH – MAY @ THE CUBE Program robot workers on the big touch screen and work with other players to collect and sort rubbish, improving the overall efficiency of a waste recycling plant. http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/cube-screens
DR JOE’S WACKY WEATHER SCIENCE SHOW 3 APRIL @ GREENBANK LIBRARY Learn how to make clouds, rainbows and lightning plus have all your weather questions answered at this super fun weather show that is the perfect introduction to the science of what’s in the sky. https://loganlibraries.org
MAKE THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE: UQ MYSCOPE 24- 25 MARCH @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Work with the experts from the Microscopy and MyScope team to experience the excitement of scientific discovery with virtual and real-world light and electron microscopy activities. http://www.worldsciencefestival.com.au/program/events/ uq-myscope/
HACK TO THE FUTURE 6 APRIL @ FLYING FOX STUDIOS Investigate technology of today and see if it can be better by working out what is possible and prototyping the future- Little Bits and home electronics will be the basis for the creations. www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au
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STEM EVENTS CONTINUED TIME TRAVEL VIRTUAL REALITY 6 APRIL @ ALBANY CREEK LIBRARY Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt, Rome, Medieval England or a Viking village and start building in Unity 3D while you learn the basics of design, animation, coding and building virtual environments. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au WEARABLE CIRCUITS 10 APRIL @ ARANA HILLS LIBRARY Fuse fashion with technology for a unique art experience and learn how to create simple and complex electrical circuits and apply them to wearable art such as an armband, bowtie or necklace. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au TINKER TABLE: BEE-BOTS 10 APRIL @ ASHGROVE LIBRARY Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with Bee-Bots and BNEtechkids and learn basic programming skills while helping your Bee-Bot navigate and solve a maze. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
OZBOT TREASURE HUNT 10 APRIL @ BANYO LIBRARY Work in pairs in this BNEtechkids workshop to create a simple program for an Ozobot miniature robot to navigate a maze and get to the treasure. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au FAMILY TECH TIME 11 APRIL @ ZILLMERE LIBRARY Come along to this interactive family session to experience a variety of emerging technologies with lots of opportunity for hands-on fun in coding and robotics. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au SQUISHY CIRCUITS AND MAKEY MAKEY 12 APRIL @ MARSDEN LIBRARY Learn about circuits and play games using a controller you build yourself using Makey Makey in this fun STEM workshop suitable for Brisbane Kids aged 5-12 years. https://loganlibraries.org
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local vouchers 2 for 1
Family Mini Golf Pass
2 for 1
Purchase 1 full priced game to receive a 2nd game for free. Free game cannot be shared. Save up to $7.00 per person. Not valid for League or Tournaments, or with any other offer. Valid until 31/07/2018. Bookings essential, please call to book. 149 Albany Creek Rd, Aspley 4034. Phone 07 3263 8848 www.aspley10pinbowl.com.au
Family Mini Golf Pass (2 adults & 2 children) *conditions apply $40 savings total. Valid until 31/01/2019 07 3087 7800 www.golfcentral.bne.com.au
2 for 1. 2 for the price of 1 for school holiday sessions. Valid until 16/04/18. Only valid for day time sessions (Monday to Sunday). Not valid for learn to skate. Skate and blade hire extra. 07 3325 1711 skateaway.net.au/holiday-sessions
Free magnet piece up to $5
2 tours for the price of 1
2 for the price of 1
Free magnet piece - valued up to $5* Valid until 30/04/18 Buy 1 full price piece and get 1 free magnet piece valued up to $5. PRINTED COUPON ONLY Limit: one per family per day. Shop 5/1396 Creek Rd, Carina, 4152 07 3843 4441 www.pfhbrisbaneeast.com.au
2 Farm and Factory Tour Vouchers for the price of 1. Coupon must be surrendered upon use, not redeemable for cash. Expiry 28/02/2019 07 5494 2392 http://malenydairies.com/
Get 2 for the price of 1. Valid until 30/06/2018. Use promo code: 241BK to book online or over the phone. Cannot be used for parties or functions. 3 Flinders Parade, North Lakes, Qld 4509 Phone 07 3467 2285 www.revolutionpark.com.au
Adults play at kids prices
2 for 1
10% off 2 races with licence*
Adults play putt putt at kids prices! Valid when playing as a family. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash. Valid to 30th June 2018. 07 3252 0666 https://victoriapark.com.au/golf/putt-putt/
Jumping or laser tag. Get 2 for the price of 1. Valid until 24/06/2018. Walk in only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Cannot be used for parties or functions. Jumping socks not included. COUPON MUST BE PRINTED TO CLAIM. 544 Kessells Rd. Macgregor, Brisbane. 4019 Phone 13 SKYZ (13 7599) https://skyzone.com.au
10% & off 2 races with licence* *10% discount applies when purchasing 2 races with a race licence combined. Discount does not apply to individual products. Valid until 16/04/2018 Eagle Farm and Pimpama locations only www.slideways.com.au
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MOVIES OUT THIS SUMMER PETER RABBIT RELEASE DATE: 22 MARCH 2018 Hopping into cinemas just in time for Easter, Peter Rabbit tells the story of the cheeky and mischievous yet lovable, Peter Rabbit. Full of laughs and adventure, and based on the characters in the popular book series of the same name, the film will delight audiences as Peter’s feud with Mr McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warmhearted animal lover who lives next door.
SHERLOCK GNOMES RELEASE DATE: 29 MARCH 2018 Gnomeo and Juliet are back on the big screen with a big mystery to solve – after moving to a new garden to live happily ever after, all the gnomes and ornaments go missing. Not sure what else to do, they call on Sherlock Gnomes to help find their friends which takes them on an adventure into the great un-gnome. With one mishap after another they still hold out hope that Sherlock Gnomes can crack the case, bring back their friends and make the garden safe again.
A WRINKLE IN TIME RELEASE DATE: 29 MARCH 2018 Disney’s newest movie release is an epic adventure that follows Meg Murry, a high school student that is transported through time and space with her brother Charles and friend Calvin in order to save her father from the evil forces that are holding him prisoner on another planet. Along the way they get help from the three mysterious astral travellers known as Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs. Which, learn about darkness verses light and ultimately the triumph of love.
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR RELEASE DATE: 25 APRIL 2018 Marvel fans rejoice as the newest action packed Marvel movie hits the big screen with Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Ant Man and Black Panther all joining forces with the rest of the Avengers in order to fight their biggest, most powerful enemy to date - Thanos. As Thanos causes a blitz of devastation in search of the six infinity stones, the fate of the planet and its existence has never been more uncertain as everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this one moment.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - LONG RUNNING EVENTS POWERKIDS: LITTLE ARTISTS AT PLAY EVERY TUESDAY (EXCLUDING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Bring your little Brisbane Kids along to an interactive space where surrounded by props and creative play stations, kids are encouraged to let their imagination run wild.
LITTLE DAYS OUT EVERY THURSDAY @ SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS Take part in a range of exciting kids workshops that are free to attend including sports, theatre, arts and craft, science experiments, music, storytelling and more that change every month.
PERCEPTION DECEPTION 16 SEPTEMBER – 15 JULY @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Have fun with mind melting illusions, sensory sensations, playing with perception, and discovering the world inside your head with lots of hands on fun.
MAO’S LAST DANCER THE EXHIBITION: A PORTRAIT OF LI CUNXIN 1 DECEMBER – 29 APRIL @ MUSEUM OF BRISBANE Explore the intimate portrait of a contemporary Australian icon, make a kite inspired by Li’s children’s book The Peasant Prince and enjoy children’s activities and storytelling on Sunday’s.
SHREK THE MUSICAL 24 FEBRUARY – 31 MARCH @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Based on the much-loved DreamWorks animated film, see Shrek the Musical which brings all your favourite Shrek characters to life on stage with all new songs to entertain the entire family.
ME, MYSELFIE AND I 9 DECEMBER – 22 APRIL @ GOMA Interact at a hands-on exhibition where kids can make their own self portrait after learning about what a self-portrait is and how it can express our emotions, personality, memories and experiences.
STEAM TRAIN SUNDAY FEBRUARY – DECEMBER (ONE SUNDAY PER MONTH) @ ROMA STREET STATION Ride on a historical steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era, passing through city stations on your journey aboard vintage carriages.
ALADDIN THE MUSICAL 25 FEBRUARY – 3 JUNE @ QPAC A must see in 2018, follow Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and Jafar in a Disney musical extravaganza featuring award winning songs and exhilarating choreography.
A ROOM FOR WILD ANIMALS 25 FEBRUARY – 16 APRIL @ THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM Come face to face with a lion, tiger, jaguar, cheetah, polar bear, moose, buffalo and more at an exhibition with 20 taxidermy species on loan from the Queensland Museum vault.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MARCH
SUNSET CINEMAS 15 MARCH – 7 APRIL @ MT COOT-THA BOTANICAL GARDENS Chill out in the beautiful Mt Coot-Tha Botanical Gardens with your friends with many movies to choose from including new release blockbusters, quirky comedies and cult classics.
EGYPTIAN MUMMIES: EXPLORING ANCIENT LIVES 16 MARCH – 26 AUGUST @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Discover how mummies were embalmed and what life was like along the Nile as you meet six mummies and explore ancient texts, coffins, masks and funerary objects.
BRIDGING CULTURES 23 MARCH @ MABLE PARK STATE HIGH SCHOOL Join in one of Logan’s largest festivals, held as part of Australia’s annual Harmony Day celebrations and features fireworks, rides, live music, kids activities, sports activities and more.
NIGHT ADVENTURES 23 MARCH @ GRINSTEAD PARK Bring a torch and enjoy a guided night walk where you will learn all about the wonders hidden in Grinstead Park on a 2km walk after dark.
REDLANDS LIVING GREEN EXPO 24 MARCH @ INDIGISCAPES Discover inspiring ideas to help you create new habits at home and in the garden as well as the Indigiscapess totally green program of reduce, reuse and recycle.
THE WITCHES 24 MARCH – 12 MAY @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Be entertained by all the fabulous imaginative characters and adventures you’d expect from a Roald Dahl tale, in this captivating, family-friendly show that is sure to excite the whole family.
HARMONY DAY FESTIVAL 24 MARCH @ ROBELLE DOMAIN PARKLANDS Enjoy face painting, rides, workshops, live music and entertainment, international food stalls, multicultural performances, market stalls and a fireworks finale.
STREET SCIENCE 24 AND 25 MARCH @ SOUTH BANK Expect everything from slime and robots to fossils, drones, spiders and explosions plus live music, mad scientists and science surprises at this amazing free event.
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE 21 – 25 MARCH @ VARIOUS BRISBANE LOCATIONS Over five days experience the wonderful world of science with awesome events such as live turtle hatchings, star gazing, workshops, a Street Science event and guest speakers.
CIRCUS RIO 23 MARCH – 15 APRIL @ LOGAN HYPERDOME Be captivated by daring aerialists, jaw dropping acrobatics, creative ballet, capoeira fighting and a fiery motorbike show mixed with the spirit of Rio’s Carnival.
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES 24 MARCH – 13 APRIL @ IKEA NORTH LAKES Head along to IKEA North Lakes where the whole family can have some Easter fun with activities including Easter bunny masks, Easter egg hunts, kitchen utensil art, cookie decorating and more.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MARCH REP X – BRISBANE REPTILE EXPO 2018 25 MARCH @ ROYAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE Expect reptiles, birds of prey, scorpions and spiders at the biggest reptile expo ever seen in Brisbane with animal demonstrations, reptile displays, educational talks, and kids entertainment.
DAYBORO SUNDAY FUNDAY 25 MARCH @ DAYBORO POOL Enjoy a fun day jam packed with sideshow games, jumping castle, free games, food and drink, poolside DJ and a live performance by Sharryn Bell.
NORTH LAKES TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 29 MARCH @ BOULEVARD PARK Grab your favourite Teddy Bear and enjoy a morning of fun including stage shows, face painting, kids activities, an animal farm and a teddy bear parade with the Easter Bunny.
LITTLE DAYS OUT EASTER WORKSHOP 29 MARCH @ SOUTH BANK Get into the Easter spirit with some egg-cellent Easter activities with the talented team from Bazil Grumble including playing Easter games and getting creative with a unique Easter craft project.
REDCLIFFE FESTIVAL OF SAILS 30 MARCH @ SUTTONS BEACH Celebrate Good Friday with the Easter Bunny as your Brisbane Kids search for eggs in the annual Easter egg hunt on the beach and enjoy kids activities, live entertainment, markets, rides and more.
THE BLUEWATER FESTIVAL 30 MARCH @ SHORNCLIFFE PIER Watch the yachts sail past while the whole family enjoys market stalls, carnival rides, life-sized board games, play equipment, displays and activities for children of all ages.
NORTH BRISBANE EASTER FESTIVAL 30 AND 31 MARCH @ WEST MICHELTON RLFC Enjoy an inflatable soccer field, face painting, graffiti wall, live entertainment, craft activities, games competition, Easter egg hunt and much more at this family friendly Easter event.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION 31 MARCH – 16 APRIL @ THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM Enter a construction zone like no other and become an engineer for the day and play in the Inventors Workshop and the Dream It! Design It! Build It! Zone which is full of LEGO®.
QUEENS BATON RELAY 30 AND 31 MARCH @ SOUTH BANK See the Queens Baton Relay and celebrate with live music, giant games, community stalls, food trucks and sporting celebrities before it makes its way to the Commonwealth Games.
WATERWORLD CENTRAL 31 MARCH – 8 APRIL @ SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL Splash into Waterworld Central, Australia’s first mobile water park with giant inflatable pools and slide including the Dino Slide, Shark World Pool and Zorb Balls.
CLIMBING WEB 21 MARCH – 10 MAY @ IPSWICH ART GALLERY Climb, roll, dive and spin above the Children’s Gallery, in a large scale multi coloured crocheted climbing web designed especially for 3 to 12 year olds.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - APRIL
EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY FUN 1 APRIL @ VICTORIA PARK Hop into Victoria Park and find jumping castles, sack races, tug of war, a petting zoo, face painting and more to entertain the kids as well as the Easter Bunny and a special Chocolate Easter menu.
REDLANDS EASTER FAMILY FESTIVAL 2 APRIL @ CLEVELAND SHOWGROUNDS Spend Easter Monday at the free and fun Redlands Easter Family Festival where there will be rides, live entertainment kids activities and more that promotes the true meaning of Easter.
SNOW SLINGERS VIRTUAL REALITY 3 – 15 APRIL @ CAPALABA CENTRAL Enter a winter wonderland and sling your snowballs and battle your opponents to be crowned the Snow Sling Champion on the Snow Slingers virtual reality simulator.
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EASTER FUN 1 APRIL @ SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL Take part in Australia’s biggest egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy kids rides and live entertainment all day plus experience the giant pools and slides at Waterworld Central.
SMURFS LIVE SHOW 3 – 8 APRIL @ REDBANK PLAZA Watch one of two daily live Smurfs shows starring Papa Smurf and Smurfette and their friends plus have the chance to meet them each day.
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HOLDING THE FORT HOLIDAY PROGRAM 3 – 5 AND 10 – 12 APRIL @ FORT LYTTON Take part in a fun and interactive drama holiday experience run by professional actors and set in a real historic fort where using drama, children engage in real learning and have fun.
LEGO® NINJAGO AND NEXO KNIGHTS IMMERSIVE ZONE 3 – 13 APRIL @ BROOKSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE Race the clock to see how fast you can build your model, make your way through the Ninja obstacle course, build the tallest LEGO® tower, meet a LEGO® character and more.
DR JOE’S WACKY WEATHER SCIENCE SHOW 3 APRIL @ GREENBANK LIBRARY Learn how to make clouds, rainbows and lightning plus have all your weather questions answered at this super fun weather show that is the perfect introduction to the science of what’s in the sky.
SPROUTS IN THE PARK: ART CRAFT AND GARDENING ACTIVITIES 4 – 7 AND 11 – 14 APRIL @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND Get crafty with a range of fun art, craft and gardening activities themed around the Commonwealth Games such as making Byrobi masks, crowns and batons.
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES 4 – 15 APRIL @ GOLD COAST Soak up the atmosphere as more than 6500 athletes and team officials from 71 different nations take part in 17 different sports and para-sports and compete for Commonwealth gold.
FESTIVAL 2018 4 – 15 APRIL @ VARIOUS QLD LOCATIONS Make the most of a great range of free visual arts, dance, theatre, circus and music-based events the whole family will love during the Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast.
IMPULSE 4 – 15 APRIL @ SURFERS PARADISE BEACH Ride on one of 15 illuminated, musical see-saws in an interactive playground where Brisbane Kids will become the musicians as their movement activates the see-saw.
NUNUKUL YUGGERA ABORIGINAL DANCERS 5 APRIL @ SOUTH BANK CULTURAL FORECOURT Watch the descendants of the Nunukul Yuggera, Yugimbir and Nugi tribes perform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories through dance, song and other forms of cultural expression.
MUSEUM OF THE MOON 5 – 15 APRIL @ SOUTHPORT CHINATOWN MALL Be mesmerised by the sevenmetre-wide floating moon sculpture, detailed with NASA imagery as surround sound music plays including archive audio from the moon landings.
360 ALLSTARS 5- 8 APRIL @ BROADBEACH ROUNDABOUT STAGE Watch as break-dancers, beatboxers, BMX’s, basketball freestylers, drummers and an acrobatic wheel take over the stage in an urban circus style, high energy performance.
ARBORIA : ARCHITECTS OF AIR 5 – 15 APRIL @ KURRAWA PARK Experience a grand inflatable, walk in sculpture full of mazes, soaring domes, light and colour that will amaze the whole family.
OUTDOOR MOVIE : LEGO® NINJAGO 6 APRIL @ LONE PINE Watch LEGO® Ninjago on one of three big outdoor cinema screens under the stars - remember to bring a chair, blankets and pillows to watch the movie in comfort.
GINGER SPORT SOCCER CLINICS 5, 7, 12 AND 14 APRIL @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND Get active and join in the awesome soccer sessions that will be Commonwealth Games themed and designed for kids to develop their soccer skills while having fun.
ART FROM THE BALLET 6 APRIL @ FLYING FOX STUDIO Make beautiful artwork with soft pastels featuring dancers to take home and display, and learn about using pastels in this workshop fabs of ballet and art will love.
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ENGINES ALIVE 7 APRIL @ QLD AIR MUSEUM Come along to the annual Engines Alive event featuring WWII Jeep rides, 75 aircraft on display, the chance to meet experienced aviators, live music, family fun and food and drink.
MUSEUM DETECTIVES 9 – 13 APRIL @ THE QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Get hands on and investigate objects in the lab inspired by the Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives exhibit and use cameras, UV lights and x-rays to reveal hidden clues.
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CUTE AS A BUTTON! BADGE MAKING WORKSHOP 7 – 13 APRIL @ MUSEUM OF BRISBANE Make a badge from a variety of craft materials to wear with pride – Brisbane Kids can also bring a selfie along to include on their piece of wearable art. Cute as a Button! Badge Making Workshop
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WEARABLE CIRCUITS 10 APRIL @ ARANA HILLS LIBRARY Fuse fashion with technology for a unique art experience and learn how to create simple and complex electrical circuits and apply them to wearable art such as an armband, bowtie or necklace.
BECOME A WHEEL WORLD WIZARD 11 APRIL @ YERONGA MEMORIAL PARK Learn lots of awesome cycling tips from the professionals at Cycling Brisbane with riding-based games and fun activities to build confidence and gain the skills for off-road and bikeway riding.
SNAKE BOSS REPTILE SHOW 11 APRIL @ REDCLIFFE LIBRARY Meet Julia Baker, star of Animal Planet’s Snake Boss series, and find out about native pythons and lizards plus everyone gets a chance to hold Monty, the gentle giant python, after the show.
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WHALE’S TALE 9 – 11 APRIL @ KURRAWA PARK Find out what it is like to be swallowed whole by a whale in this entertaining family theatre show that includes a lost navigator, a ridiculous doctor and Manilayop the humpback whale.
CARDBOARD BOX DERBY 11 APRIL @ LOGANLEA COMMUNITY CENTRE Get creative and decorate your very own box car then race against other participants for the trophy before enjoying a sausage sizzle.
NATURE RANGERS: ECO MYSTERY WORKSHOP 12 APRIL @ DOWNFALL CREEK BUSHLANDS CENTRE Bring a friend on your wild adventure at the Nature Ranger program, with a special Eco Mystery Workshop – a hint is that there will be water, water everywhere.
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UNICORN HORNS CRAFT AND DRAMA 12 APRIL @ SPEAK UP STUDIO Come along and unleash some unicorn magic as you make a beautiful unicorn horn then wear your horn to explore a wacky world of unicorn themed drama games.
IPSWICH FESTIVAL 12 – 22 APRIL @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Get ready for 11 days of free entertainment, rockin’ fireworks, creative fun for the kids, Parade of Light, the Heritage Bank Street Party featuring Mental as Anything and lots more.
CHILDREN ARE STINKY 12– 15 APRIL @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Expect laugh out loud and jaw dropping moments set against a rocking 90’s soundtrack as an awesomely talented acrobatic duo take to the stage to prove kids stink… or do they?
PASSPORT TO THE WORLD 13 APRIL @ CARINA LIBRARY Pack your bags and go on an around the world adventure in celebration of the Commonwealth Games as you enjoy stories, songs and craft.
TWILIGHT VIBES FEATURING DEMOLITION DERBY 13 APRIL @ PCYC MT GRAVATT Come along and climb the rock wall, watch live music, enjoy a free BBQ and see the Demolition Derby, run in conjunction by the Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative and PCYC.
NUSANTARA PLAYGROUND 14 APRIL @ SPRING HILL COMMUNITY HALL Learn about Indonesian culture while playing. This year’s highlights includes an Indonesian Puppetshow (Wayang Kulit) and Gemu Famire flash mob dances workshops.
SPOOKY YOGA 13 APRIL @ VISIBLE INK Freak out on Friday the 13th with a spooky beginners yoga class for teens that is perfect for those who have never tried yoga before or even those who have who are looking for yoga and a bit of fun!
PARADE OF LIGHT 14 APRIL @ IPSWICH CBD Dress as your favourite storybook character and join in the fun as storybook characters come to life in a vibrant display of colorful characters, giant lanterns, marching bands and more.
RAAF AMBERLEY AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN DAY 15 APRIL @ RAAF BASE AMBERLEY Check out 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.
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MUD WORLD FESTIVAL 21 AND 22 APRIL @ LIMESTONE PARK Conquer a great muddy mountain range, play in a muddy playground, take on slippery mud peaks, enter mud mania and play mud games at a festival where kids have the time of their life.
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH BRISBANE FEATURING MATT DAREY 21 APRIL @ THE MET Relive your youth and dance with your Brisbane Kids with DJ’s, glow sticks, multi-sensory dance floor, bubble, giant balloons, craft table, chill out zone and much more.
QCE OPEN DAY 21 APRIL @ SUMNER PARK Join in a free cheer class and make the most of the free activities including fun hair workshops, facepainting, games, cheer activities, sausage sizzle and more.
ANZAC DAY PARADE 25 APRIL @ BRISBANE CBD Honour and recognise the sacrifice of many members of the Australian Defence Force as veterans, both retired and still serving, march to receive the thanks of the citizens of Queensland.
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THE GAP AUTUMN FAIR 21 APRIL @ THE GAP UNITING CHURCH Come along to a great community and family event with lots to see and do for all ages including face painting, jumping castle, 2nd hand store delicious homemade food and more.
BARDON TREE PLANTING EVENT 21 APRIL @ RAINWORTH PARK Give back to the community and help plant some trees in your neighbourhood to help create a clean, green Brisbane – a sausage sizzle, drink and free plants is available to all that participate.
CANNON FIRING 22 APRIL @ FORT LYTTON Head along to Fort Lytton and experience the firing of the big guns – a historic 64 pounder and 6 pounder cannon that is sure to make a great big bang.
PARK VIBES 22 APRIL @ PINE RIVERS PARK Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy live entertainment, free kids rides and activities and dinner from one of the onsite food trucks before ending the night watching a spectacular fireworks display.
ANZAC DAY AT SAMFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM 25 APRIL @ BRISBANE CBD Introduce kids to the story of the ANZACs with dioramas, memorabilia, vehicles and service uniforms and enjoy a sausage sizzle, ANZAC biscuit, billy tea and damper.
GOLD COAST SUPERHERO WEEKEND 27 – 29 APRIL @ BROADBEACH Meet your favourite superhero, see the Supanova Superhero Parade, watch movie screenings, take part in a zombie walk and more at a supercharged weekend for the young and young at heart.
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REDLIFFE TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 9 MAY @ JAMIESON PARK Grab your favourite Teddy Bear and enjoy a morning of free fun including stage shows, face painting, kids activities, an animal farm and a teddy bear parade.
BUDDHA BIRTH DAY FESTIVAL 4 – 6 MAY @ SOUTH BANK Join in the celebrations with more than 50 free events including dragon boat racing, meditation, Tai Chi, lion dancing, amazing food, lanterns, fireworks and a much more.
ANYWHERE FESTIVAL 10 - 27 MAY @ VARIOUS BRISBANE LOCATIONS Look in all the nooks and crannies of Brisbane as they explode with over 500 performances including theatre in carparks and dances in stairwells as well as arts and craft workshops.
BROOKFIELD SHOW 18 – 20 MAY @ BROOKFIELD SHOWGROUND Experience the spirit of a country show in the city with all the traditional country show treats such as equestrian events, arts and crafts plus rides, showbags, fireworks and more.
MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC RUN 13 MAY @ SOUTH BANK Wear your best pink clothes and get the whole family running or walking in the great outdoors on Mother’s Day while raining awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL 19 AND 20 MAY @ MUSGRAVE PARK Enjoy Brisbane’s biggest Greek celebration jam packed with Zorba dancing, plate smashing, honey puff eating competitions, fireworks, rides and amazing Greek food.
DISNEY’S MULAN JR 19 MAY – 21 JULY @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Let your heart soar during this modern princess story in a musical for anyone who loves a classic Disney tale with a strong and defiant princess lead and iconic songs.
IPSWICH SHOW 18 – 20 MAY @ IPSWICH SHOWGROUNDS Celebrate the 145th year of the Ipswich Show with an impressive program jam packed full of fun events and entertainment, plus all the traditional displays you expect at country show.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT 19 MAY @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Enjoy a magical evening of music as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra perform the original score from the Harry Potter film live as the muchloved movie is played on a giant high definition screen.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR 19 MAY @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Discover all the cool things everyday visitors don’t get to see in this unique tour to see to see the priceless collections up close and learn how the museum looks after precious objects.
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BETHANIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL COUNTRY FAIR 19 MAY @ BETHANIAN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Support the local community and head along to Bethania Lutheran School Country Fair where you will find a fun filled family afternoon with rides, great food and entertainment.
TONY ALBERT : WE CAN BE HEROES 19 MAY – 7 OCTOBER @ GOMA Create a digital superhero identity, make a monster collage and come face to face with the Mamu - fearful spirits that are found in Warakurna - as part of a display of illuminated paintings.
THE GLUTEN FREE FESTIVAL 26 AND 27 MAY @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Experience Australia’s most delectable range of gluten free food delights, brought together under the one roof plus Coeliac Queensland volunteers will be available to answer your questions.
THE HILLS CARNIVALE 26 MAY @ GEORGE WILMORE PARK, FERNY HILLS Enjoy live entertainment on two stages, including a kids stage, plus markets, kids workshops, roving performers, rides and a fireworks finale.
MONSTER MACHINERY DAY 27 MAY @ BROADWATER PARKLAND See more than 50 vehicles on display including excavators, graders, loaders, tip trucks, road sweepers and more along with machine demonstrations, free rides and entertainment.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND – THE FETE 27 MAY @ ST AGNES PRIMARY SCHOOL Explore Alice in Wonderland – The Fete with rides for little and big kids, old favourite stalls and activities, cake and sweet stalls, trash and treasure, live entertainment and much more.
ALBANY FAIR 27 MAY @ ALL SAINTS PRIMARY SCHOOL Come along to the 28th Albany Fair where there will be a fun filled day with a range of international foods, live entertainment, along with a variety of stalls and amusement rides.
BACKYARD BONANZA 27 MAY @ MCPHERSON ROAD PARK Join in the festivities as McPherson Park comes alive with miniature steam train rides, local food trucks, live performances, community market stalls, face painting and more.
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MAYO ARTS FESTIVAL 25 AND 26 MAY @ ST MARGARET’S ANGLICAN COLLEGE Get creative over two days with art exhibitions and a family friendly art-themed festival with a range of free and ticketed activities, rides, workshops and entertainment for all ages.
DAYBORO DAY FESTIVAL 27 MAY @ WILLIAMS STREET Celebrate the town of Dayboro with entertainment, demonstrations, market stalls, chopper rides, wildlife displays, activities, Antiques & Collectables Fair plus much more.
LOGAN ECO ACTION FESTIVAL 27 MAY @ GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LOGAN CAMPUS Be inspired and learn about the issues our environment faces and practical ways to address them at a festival which features demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities and live music.