Plan Ahead Events

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

26 June–11 July @ The Workshops Rail Museum

Meet everybody’s favourite engine Thomas, The Fat Controller, and all their friends, at a Thomas inspired hands-on exhibition every Thomas fan will love.

SNOWFLAKES IN STANTHORPE

2–4 July @ Stanthorpe

Enjoy three chilly days of winter celebrations with a magical program of events including ice skating, snow play, snow globes, lantern parade, an enchanted forest and more.

BONFIRE NIGHT

3 July @ Sandstone Point Hotel

Support the Rural Fire Brigade while the whole family enjoys a night of action with bonfires, flame shows, fireworks, pyrotechnics, fire twirlers, rides, live music, food trucks and more.

ABBEY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

3 & 4 July @ Caboolture

Step back in time and have fun at Abbeystowe, where you will find jousting battles, knights, medieval music and markets, historical combat, street performers and more.

PEAKS TO POINTS FESTIVAL

17 July–1 August @ Various locations

Celebrate the importance of creeks and natural areas with two weeks of guided walks, tours, workshops, plantings, films, birdwatching and a Family Day at Oxley Creek Common.

EKKA

7–15 August @ Brisbane Showgrounds

Get a taste of the country as the Ekka returns for another year, with wood chopping, whip cracking, and animals, along with rides, showbags, live entertainment and more.

TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS REDCLIFFE KITEFEST

1–30 September @ Toowoomba

Drive to the Garden City and enjoy an amazing program of family-friendly events, with parades, day festivals, live entertainment, kids’ activities and a night garden, just to name a few.

11 & 12 September @ Pelican Park

Watch the sky come alive with colour as the much loved festival provides fun in the sky and on the ground with kites, live entertainment, kids’ activities and more.