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GENTLE NURTURING THE HAMPTON WAY
At Hampton Swim School kindness is king, and fun is FUNdamental! Our teachers are trained in child development philosophies and methods to support your nervous swimmer. They will gently guide your child in the water, focusing on breath control, balance, submersions, floating and paddling.
Our Platypus classes are tailored specifically to 3 - 5 year olds who are beginners or nervous starter
Let us help you, and try the Hampton Way today!
Swimming is for EVERYONE!
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Australia In Space
Until 14 May
Where: The Workshops Rail Museum
Adventures Of Peter Rabbit
4 - 8 April
Where: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills
Filled with action, friendship and courage, this play adaptation of the Adventures of Peter Rabbit by Small Crown Productions, is an unmissable adventure for the whole family
Details: Ticketed play
Superpowered
Until 16 July
Where: GOMA
Enjoy interactive projects by Indigenous Australian artists who use their art to empower children and create inspirational imagery in an immersive world full of cheeky characters.
Details: Free event
Enjoy an exciting, hands-on experience that reveals how Australian innovations are used in space and the benefits space technologies bring to everyday life here on Earth.
Details: Free exhibition with Museum entry
Play Moves
Until 16 April
Where: Museum of Brisbane
Dance, weave and move your way through six large scale installations, where every action you take makes the art around you grow, change and come alive.
Details: Free exhibition
Harmony Day At Karawatha Forest
19 March
Where: Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Celebrate Harmony day with a range of activities including guided walks, cultural games, African drumming, crafts, an Aboriginal art and cultural workshop, and special guest Nana Magic.
Details: Free event- bookings required for some activities
Curiocity Brisbane
22 March - 2 April
Where: Various Brisbane City locations
Take part in a 12-day celebration of science, art and technology with outdoor installations and a program of tours, workshops and Curious Conversations.
Details: Free event
Raaf Amberley Heritage Centre Open Days
19 March, 16 April & 21 May
Where: RAAF Amberley Heritage Centre
See amazing displays including a World War II Boston Bomber, Caribou Airlifter, Sabre and Mirage Fighter jets, F11’s, Iroquois helicopters and even an immaculate WWII Jeep!
Details: Free event - bookings required and close 10 days prior to event.
World Science Festival
22 March - 2 April
Where: Various Brisbane locations
See Brisbane come alive with an array of exciting events in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including workshops, live shows, walking tours and night adventures.
Details: Mix of free and ticketed events
Candyland Putt Putt
24 March - 1 May
Where: Victoria Park
Hit a hole in one on Victoria Park’s sweetly decorated putt putt course that features giant-sized gummy bears, life savers, ice creams, donuts, fairy floss and Easter-themed holes.
Details: Ticketed event - book ahead online
MT COOT-THA PUBLIC TELESCOPE EVENING
25 March, 29 April & 27 May
Where: Mt Coot-tha Look Out
Head along to Mt Coot-tha Lookout where the Brisbane Astronomical Society will have telescopes set up for the public to view the Moon, planets, star clusters and maybe a nebula or two.
Details: Free event - gold coin donation appreciated
Caboolture Festival
1 - 30 April
Where: Various Caboolture locations
Experience a month of fun, family-friendly activities including Farmer for a Day, Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo, Movies in the Park, Crusin’ Caboolture, Park Tales and more.
Details: Mix of free and ticketed events
The Great Easter Bunny Trail
3 - 10 April
Where: Victoria Park Hop on over to Victoria Park and help find the Easter Bunny following the trail of egg-citing clues through Victoria Park, collecting stamps along the way and a special Easter treat at the end.
Details: Free event
Teddy Bears Picnic
30 March
Where: John Oxley Reserve
Grab your favourite teddy and get ready to dance, sing and have fun with free rides, live entertainment on the main stage, food trucks, arts and craft workshops, food trucks, information stalls, market stalls, face painting and a teddy bear parade
Details: Free event
Cocomelon Live In Tulmur Place
1 - 6 April
Where: Nicholas Street Precinct
Join JJ and his friends in a CoComelon live show performance and three colourful CoComelon activity zones including mini putt putt, a bowling alley and a craft village.
Details: Free event
Gemboree 2023
7 - 10 April
Where: Dayboro Showgrounds
Experience Australia’s premier Gem, Mineral and Fossil show with lots of treasures and gems, crystals, fossils and minerals on sale as well as live demonstrations and free activities.
Details: Ticketed event - kids under 12 are free
Easter Treats Movie Night
8 April
Where: Victoria Park
Celebrate the Easter long weekend and treat yourself to a double feature at Victoria Park with Zootopia at 6.30pm followed by Alice in Wonderland on the big screen under the stars.
Details: Free event
IMAGINATION CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
15 April
Where: Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Explore six activity worlds, jammed packed full of fun, vibrancy, imagination, and adventure including rock climbing, Hot Wheels, live shows, workshops, sensory zones, e-sports and more.
Details: Free event
The Hills Carnivale
27 May
Where: George Willmore Park
Experience a joyful day at The Hills Carnivale, filled with amusement rides, workshops, games, roving entertainers, markets, food stalls, local musical performances, and a finale fireworks show.
Details: Free event
Meet Wildlife Neighbours
12 May
Where: Downfall Creek Bushland Centre
Get up close and personal with some of our most frequent bush neighbours while you meet frogs, lizards and birds with a wildlife expert and discover how you can be a good bush neighbour.
Details: Free event - bookings required
Green Heart Fair
28 May
Where: Victoria Park
Join Brisbane’s favourite sustainable living festival with sustainability experts ready to share practical tips and tricks to live a more eco-friendly life along with live entertainment and more.
Details: Free event
Have you ever wondered what happens at a zoo after dark?
Wildlife HQ Zoo Night Zoo twilight tour allows guests to see the zoo’s nocturnal creatures, which are most active when the sun goes down. This animal-packed 90 minute tour will amaze and educate visitors of all ages.
Priced at $49 for adults, $29 for children (3-15 years) and $129 for a family (2 adults + 2 children). Children aged 3 and under are free of charge.
Wildlife HQ, 76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye QLD
Experience available on Friday & Saturday nights. Bookings are required. Bookings are required.
Get up close with the world’s largest rodent at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Capybara Encounter You’ll have the opportunity to feed and pat these super friendly South American natives in their enclosure while learning more about them and their habits (did you know they eat their own poo?!).
Priced at $89 per person in addition to zoo entry, this experience is recommended for ages 6+ years and children under the age of 12 years must have a full paying parent or guardian accompanying them.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 27 Millers Drive, Currumbin QLD
Experience available Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays to Sundays. Bookings are required.
Barnacles Dolphin Centre in Tin Can Bay hosts very popular Australian Humpback Dolphin feeding encounters daily. Enjoy a magical encounter with these spectacular marine animals in their natural habitat. It is also an educational experience where kids can learn all about dolphins, their habitat and how to protect them.
Priced at $10 per person (includes fish for the dolphins)
Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Tin Can Bay Road, Norman Point, Tin Can Bay QLD
Dolphin viewing 7am-8am, seven days a week. Barnacles Cafe is open from 7am-3pm daily.
Bookings are required.
Tucked in behind Tamborine Mountain and the New South Wales border, Mountview Alpaca Farm offers the chance to picnic with alpacas, take them for a walk and get the coveted alpaca selfie!
Priced from $12.50 for an alpaca experience and $219 for a family alpaca picnic.
852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra QLD Open 7 days.
Bookings are recommended for experiences and required for picnics.
Autumn Design Market
19 March, 9am - 4pm
Where: GOMA
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday by the river as you shop from some of Queensland’s most exciting and innovative craft and design artists while listening to smooth soundscapes from live DJ’s. Details: Free event
Broadwater Pavillion Easter Market
26 March, 8am - 2pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands
So much family fun at an Easter-themed market with visits from the Easter Bunny, kids’ crafts, ace painting and a mix of amazing stallholders & food trucks.
Details: Free event
Redcliffe Markets Easter Pop Up Weekend
7 April 8am – 3pm & 9 April 8am – 2pm
Where: Redcliffe Parade
Meet the Easter Bunny, go on an Easter Egg Hunt, browse the designer-makers, enjoy the festive entertainment and décor, and soak up the market atmosphere.
Details: Free entry
Scarborough Easter Twilight Market
8 April, 12pm - 6pm
Where: Endeavour Park
Hop on down to Scarborough Easter Twilight Market with heaps of Easter family fun including an Easter egg hunt, free face painting, live music and lots of market stalls.
Details: Free entry
Sundayz Easter Market
2 April, 8am - 1pm
Where: Rocks Riverside Park
See the Easter Bunny hopping along at an Easter market featuring over 60 quality handmade stalls, food, music, coffee, cold drinks, an undercover eating area and a free kids zone.
Details: Free event
Cleveland Easter Market
9 April, 7am - 1pm
Where: Cleveland Markets
Wander through an Easter-themed market filled with beautiful Easter decorations, handcrafted gifts, and tasty treats -everything you need to make the Easter holiday special.
Details: Free entry
Summerland Camel Autumn Market
15 April, 8.30am - 2pm
Where: Summerland Camels
Eat, shop, have a great time with friends and relax to a local entertainer’s sounds while browsing the boutique country stalls. Book camel rides on the day.
Details: Free entry
SOUL NOOK COLLECTIVE MOTHER’S DAY MARKETS
29 April, 9am - 2pm
Where: Soul Nook Collective
Join Soul Nook Collective for the Annual Mother’s Day Market, where you will find the perfect handmade gift to say “thank you” to your Mum with live music, food trucks, beautiful unique stall holders & a whole lot of Soul Nook Charm
Details: Free entry
PLACES TO MEET THE EASTER BUNNY PLACES TO MEET THE EASTER BUNNY
Easter Carnival Brisbane
1 & 2 April
Where: Musgrave Park
Head along to Musgrave Park in West End to find the Easter Bunny at a carnival to celebrate Easter with an Easter egg hunt, superheroes, rides, magic show, movie under the stars and more.
Details: Ticketed event
Easter Egg Hunt And Neighbourhood Day
2 April
Where: Teralba Park
Bring your family and friends and explore the community stalls where you can connect with your neighbours while the kids enjoy the Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Details: Free event
BANDS IN THE PARK: EASTER BUNNY BOOGIE
2 April
Where: New Farm Park
Watch out for the Easter Bunny hopping around in New Farm Park with Easter eggs, food trucks and music from Law Society Big Band, Bayside Brass and Rivercity Steel Band.
Details: Free event
Meet The Easter Bunny
8 April
Where: Victoria Park
On Easter Saturday, take part in The Great Easter Bunny Trail and while looking for Easter eggs, you will get to meet the Easter Bunny in real life.
Details: Free event
Easter At Sanctuary Cove
6 April
Where: Sanctuary Cove
Celebrate Easter at Sanctuary Cove with an ‘eggciting’ Easter celebration with the Easter Bunny, an epic Easter Hunt with Easter eggs and a host of prizes.
Details: Free event
Bluewater Festival
7 April
Where: Lower Moora Park
Watch the Multihull Yacht Race start and enjoy a day full of fun activities, including live bands, kids’ workshops, rides, food and markets, culminating in a beach party and fireworks.
Details: Free event
Meet The Easter Bunny
8 April
Where: Victoria Point Shopping Centre
Hop on over to Victoria Point Shopping Centre on Easter Saturday to meet the cutest bunny in town, snap a photo with him and receive your very own bunny ears and chocolate.
Details: Free event
Easter Eggstravaganza
9 April
Where: Sandstone Point Hotel
The Easter Bunny will deliver 6,000 eggs to the Sandstone Point Hotel for their annual egg hunt and then you can stay to enjoy the live music and entertainment.
Details: Free event- pre-registration required for Easter egg hunt
Tips For Making The Most Of Your Easter Bunny Meeting
• Take a camera or phone for an Easter Bunny selfie.
• Keep your eyes peeled at your local shopping centre, as he often wanders around the shops giving out Easter eggs.
• Take a basket or bag with you so little Easter egg hunters have somewhere to store their eggs.
• Arrive early at the event to ensure you don’t miss the chance to meet the Easter Bunny.
• Check if you need to book before you go.
