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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Featured Event

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

Australia In Space

Until 14 May

Where: The Workshops Rail Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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