Families Magazine - Brisbane Issue 54 Oct-Dec 2022

Welcome to our Toddlers & Childcare issue!

How exciting! It’s almost Hallowristmas! It is truly the most wonderful time of the year to begin sugar-fuelled family negotiations and panic planning for the upcoming social expectations. How wonderful to see capitalism steamroll through multiple events simultaneously as all the decorations are thrust to the shelves in September!

Don’t forget the upcoming work parties/school concerts/teachers’ gifts and that one friend who has a December birthday. The holidays are about being together, so I’ve told my family that instead of gifts this year, all I really want is COVID (again). A week of total isolation and bed rest is a gift money can’t buy!

In lieu of that there are lots of ways to survive the next few months. Make yourself a self-care advent calendar by writing 1-25 on the back of your paracetamol! Turn off your caller ID so no one answers your calls and you can’t RSVP to anything! Scream into a pillow until you lose your voice and imply it is a vow of silence!

A great way to cut down on expensive gifts is to pressure your kids to make things. It keeps them busy as they labour through the summer evenings, and loved ones have to pretend they love it or look like a Grinch! Head over to the Museum of Brisbane to inspire your children (they really need to determine their position on post-structuralism BEFORE they gift their intersectional nondenominational holiday card to the grandparents) or approach your kindy/ childcare with a few Pinterest/Etsy links for proposed end of year crafts, and don’t forget to include a market analysis and cost rationale!

Wishing you all the most delightful of days with minimal screaming and surprise cash in the pockets of your favourite summer shorts.

Yours in eternal Whamageddon,

Contents

Families News

Find out about local news for families

Education

Learn at Museum of Brisbane

Families Fun

What’s on in the city?

Circle the things you plan to do in October, November and December

Clubs, Classes & Activities

Find a local Club, Class or Activity

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!

We are once again compiling Brisbane’s BEST Christmas lights maps. Families Magazine suburban Christmas lights maps are the ONLY maps in route order, and fully integrated on Google Maps to give you to “tap-and-go” driving directions.

To create the best maps, we need to know about the best lights. Are you creating a seasonal spectacle this year? Tell us about your amazing light display – and any extra highlights like Santa visits or snow machines - by emailing editor@ familiesmagazine.com.au with your display address. An image for our interactive map would be great, too, if you have one.

Scan the QR code on page 3 to sign up to our fortnightly newsletters and be the first to know when our maps are ready for download. You will find all our maps at www.familiesmagazine.com. au/christmas-lights-brisbane or by scanning this QR code here.

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ST JAMES COLLEGE GAINS ACCOLADES AT STATE’S TOP TRAINING AWARDS

Two Year 12 St James College, Brisbane students and VET and Trade Skills teacher named state finalists after winning metropolitan region rounds in the prestigious Queensland Training Awards (QTA).

College Indigenous Ambassador, House Leader and proud Wiradjuri woman Leila Vincent won the Vocational Student of the Year category. The award acknowledges outstanding achievement by a student completing a VET qualification. Leila wants to continue her studies by completing a Diploma of Community Services at TAFE and wants to support other Indigenous students with their studies.

Equity VET Student of the Year winner Cardell Jones, proud Mununjali and Bundjalung man, was recognised for outstanding achievement in overcoming a significant barrier or disadvantage to effectively participate in VET. He aspires to pursue a career in business banking.

Assistant Principal - Curriculum Ms Kristina Johnson praised the students saying, “Leila and Cardell are exceptional young people who have taken their passions and improved their knowledge and skills, gaining well deserved success and recognition in the training awards.”

SOS - SAVE OUR SANCTUARY

Deathrow Unchained Animal Rescue (DRU) is in imminent danger of closure - can you help?

The Burbank animal sanctuary is home to over 170 rescued animals who now live a peaceful life of love at the volunteer-run venue. The sanctuary is self-funded, with much of its income coming from sanctuary tours and animal interactions.

Unfortunately, Covid restrictions and lockdowns meant the sanctuary lost its major source of income, but care for the animals continued. The sanctuary’s landlord and suppliers have been wonderful, but as family businesses themselves, they can only carry the debt for so long. With the clock ticking, DRU is asking for help to clear its debts and continue to help the animals in its care.

There are many simple ways to help, from one-off donations, to booking a tour, to sponsoring raffle prizes for Oct 22-23 major fundraising event. To find out how you can help, head to deathrowunchained.org or scan the QR Code.

HALLOWEEN

Trick or Treat! Do you know your Halloween etiquette, or where to hire the best costumes? Maybe you’re looking for family-friendly Halloween events across Brisbane, or party food ideas for your own ghoulish gathering? You can find all the Halloween fun under our Holidays - Halloween tab www.familiesmagazine.com.au/ brisbane/halloween/all

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The long summer holidays are just around the corner, and Families Magazine has just what you need to make it epic! Find ideas for days out and experiences, special events, discount codes and even FREE activities across greater Brisbane under the Holidays – School Holidays tab. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/ brisbane/school-holidays/all

CHRISTMAS

Carolling, markets, events, traditions, seafood, Santa photos, sales, crafts, street parties … the list goes on (and we’ve checked it twice!). Find everything your family needs for the merriest of Christmases under the Holidays – Christmas tab. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/ brisbane/christmas/all

Museum of Brisbane

When it comes to finding experiences for your family that are both entertaining and educational you simply cannot go past a trip to your favourite museum.

From history to art (and everything in between) there is something to spark imagination and excitement in every young mind. But did you know that one of Queensland’s best teaching museum’s is right here on your doorstep?

Located in the iconic heritage listed City Hall, Museum of Brisbane (MoB) is fostering the next generation of curious and creative thinkers through highly immersive school group programs and experiences. From interactive learning opportunities where your child can get hands-on with real life museum objects to creative writing courses, find out how your school can help get their kids out of the classroom and into an exciting experience at Museum of Brisbane.

Making Place with Artful Writing:

SUITABLE FOR GRADES 3-12

A friendly and inclusive introduction to creative writing, Artful Writers is a workshop designed to build literacy skills for primary and secondary students. Students will take a stroll through our exhibitions and draw inspiration from the artwork on the walls to create unique and creative stories.

Flexible lesson plans structure the experience into a series of gallery response activities. Students engage closely with material culture, artworks and narratives, using this experience to generate imaginative ideas to apply in the creative writing workshop.

The learning activities are tailored to the education needs of primary or high school students.

Finding Your Motif with Sam Tupou:

SUITABLE FOR GRADES 4-8

Drawing inspiration from local artist Sam Tupou, and his work featured in the City in the Sun exhibition, participants in this Learn Experience are invited to design their own personal motif and create a tapa cloth style artwork.

In the workshop, young designers are nurtured through a creative intensive. They are presented with a range of stimulus drawn from the natural and built environment in Brisbane. In the process of producing an original artwork, students also learn about the use of grids, symmetry, repetition and restricted colour palettes in visual design.

Students learn about how traditional tapa cloth methods and products continue to be meaningfully incorporated into cultural practices across the Pacific Islands and among the diasporas. They learn how tapa cloth designs, techniques and symbolism continues to inspire contemporary artists.

The best part? Depending on availability you can even request the artist himself to help present the class!

Brisbane Now and Then:

SUITABLE FOR PREP – GRADE 6

Travel back to a time when horse-drawn trams traversed Brisbane streets and children splashed around in the Brisbane River in this engaging and collaborative excursion! They will discover the history and importance of the heritage-listed City Hall on a tour of the ‘People’s Place’, from its humble beginnings as a swampy waterhole, a stable for horses, to the ‘million-pound’ building that still stands today. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the significant people and events that have impacted the city of Brisbane. Then head back into the Museum’s Studio for a hands-on “object handling” experience where they will be able to get up close and personal with historical objects that track the passage of time.

Brisbane in a Suitcase:

SUITABLE FOR PREP – GRADE 6

Cannot make it to MoB? Let MoB come to you with a creative incursion! Investigate the history of Brisbane through a selection of objects delivered by our team of Museum Educators in your classroom. Step into the role of a Museum Curator with a magnifying glass in hand as you compare and investigate original objects and photographs from the past and present. Understand how toys, transport and technology have changed over time via hands-on learning.

Brisbane City Vibes with Sebastian Moody:

SUITABLE FOR GRADES 7-12

Ever wanted to try your hand at creating an advertising campaign?

In this MoB Learn Experience, middle and senior students are invited to design and share their own creative endorsement of Brisbane City. They will create either an artwork or a marketing product, drawing inspiration from local artist Sebastian Moody’s body of work.

Brisbane City Vibes with Sebastian Moody is a workshop that presents students with a feasible, creative industries scenario as a stimulus. Students are first invited to work individually, to engage their imagination and memories in a search for inspiration. Then working in groups, they are challenged to create, reflect on and share media artworks that respond to this brief. Finally, students analyse how their works convey meaning and impact audiences.

White Gloves Experience: Easton

Pearson Archive:

SUITABLE FOR GRADES 10-12

Have your students got a passion for fashion? MoB is home to the extraordinary Easton Pearson Archive, the largest textile collection from a single Australian fashion house held by a museum! This amazing experience offers an unique insight into the creative design process, sustainable ethos, fashion history and culture inherent in the work of Brisbane designers, Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson. Students will receive specialist insight from our Museum Educators on a curated selection of Easton Pearson garments and inspiration pieces, as well as fabric samples, range plans and look books. You can even complement your experience with a creative making workshop focused on slow fashion and embellishment techniques.

MoB Learn Assist:

SUITABLE FOR SELECTED SCHOOL GROUPS

The team at Museum of Brisbane believes that people of any social, cultural or economic background can make important contributions to the rich diversity of cultural and social life in Brisbane. MoB Learn Assist recognises the barriers presented by social and economic disadvantage and aspires to improve access to Museum of Brisbane’s exhibitions, educational offerings and other opportunities by consciously working to overcome such barriers.

Schools and education groups that meet eligibility requirements will receive financial assistance for booking and travel costs. Schools and education groups from Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland regional areas are encouraged to apply.

All MoB Learn excursion Programs and Experiences are eligible. For more information on how your school can get involved with MoB Learn programs head to www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/learn

FAMILIES FUN

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BRISBANE CITY

BrisStyle Twilight Christmas Market Taking over King George Square with handmade local goods that are as delightful as they are sustainable, you’ll find a treasure trove of more than 60 home-grown makers under the twinkling lights of the Brisbane City Christmas Tree with not a single imported product. You can even expect a visit from the BIG MAN IN RED (yes we mean Santa)! 2 Dec.

Carols in the Reservoir Be six metres underground, in a 150 year old water reservoir, in Brisbane’s CBD, in Summer as the snow falls at Carols in the Reservoir! Experience world-class performers singing your favourite Christmas Carols in Brisbane’s Underground Opera House! Bookings essential. 9-22 Dec.

Symphonic Santa 2022 Kick off your festive season with Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s family Christmas show! Join Sneezy the Reindeer and Izzy the Elf as they help Santa and Mrs Claus get ready for Christmas. There will be mischief, merriment, and lots of great music! Featuring familiar festive favourites and some new works too, children will be delighted as well-known tunes are brought to life by the Orchestra. Bookings required. 10-11 Dec. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/whats-on/ category/brisbane

BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS

Oktoberfest With six HUGE festival days across two weekends, the bold tastes, sounds and spirit of one of the world’s most iconic festivals will transform the Brisbane Showgrounds, bringing together stein-raisers from across the country. Oktoberfest Brisbane is the only authentic German Oktoberfest celebration in Australia. So, dust off your dirndl, strap into your lederhosen, and gather your friends and family for a fun day out. 7-16 Oct.

this Christmas with tickets on sale from 7 November 2022. Wind your way through a wonderland of twinkling fairy lights, shimmering gardens and world-class lighting displays. Bookings essential. 25 Nov-21 Dec. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ roma-street-parkland

MUSEUM OF BRISBANE

World of Wonder: Margot McKinney With a lifetime dedicated to luxury, Australian jewellery designer Margot McKinney is one of the world’s boldest talents. From the coral reef in our own backyard to the rich palette of colours found on safari in Tanzania, this exhibition offers a mesmerising celebration of the complex and profoundly beautiful environments and materials that have inspired her designs. Here you’ll find opulent opals, lustrous pearls and rare, exotic gems like the intensely blue tanzanite, lilac amethyst and pink tourmalines. Journey to a treasure trove of memories and mastery and let Margot’s designs and inspiration transport you to a world of wonder. Until 6 Nov.

The Made Local Market Christmas 2022

Take advantage of over 150 makers, artists and designers under one roof to help you shop local this Christmas. With market stalls, food trucks, craft workshops and maker demonstrations, there is something for everyone. 18 Nov.

www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ brisbane-showgrounds

ROMA STREET PARKLANDS

The Sound Society Relax and listen to live music for FREE at The Sound Society, once a month at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane’s biggest sub-tropical backyard. To satisfy your lunchtime cravings, The Garden Room Café will be creating picnic hampers, specially curated for the event. You can also pack your own picnic and bring your pup to this dog-friendly event. 6 Nov and 4 Dec.

The Enchanted Garden Roma Street Parkland’s signature lighting display returns

Making Place: 100 Views of Brisbane We are at a crucial point in Brisbane’s urban development, with extreme changes to the city predicted over the next decade. Making Place presents more than 100 historical and contemporary depictions of the Brisbane region. Become immersed in a newly commissioned sound artwork by Lawrence English, Site Listening: Brisbane, that captures the city’s many soundscapes and surround yourself in the textures and nuance of Jenna Lee’s installation, Growing Place, illustrating her insightful reflection on ‘place’. Until 30 Jul 2023.

QUEENSLAND GALLERY OF MODERN ART

Superpowered This exhibition brings together four interactive projects by Indigenous Australian artists – Kaylene Whiskey (Yankunytjatjara people), Tony Albert (Girramay/Yidinyji/Kuku Yalanji peoples), Gordon Hookey (Waanyi people) and Vincent Namatjira (Western Aranda people) – who use their voices and their art to empower Aboriginal people and create inspirational imagery for all children. Together, the artists have created an immersive world full of cheeky humour and courageous characters for young visitors to explore. Until 16 Jul 2023. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ queensland-gallery-of-modern-art

STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND

Queensland to a T The humble tea towel can be many things to many people – decorative décor, cherished souvenir, stylised reminder of a treasured time. This exhibition gives a unique look into Queensland’s culture and identity between 1950 and 2016, reflecting changing ideas and interests—and the stubborn longevity of some stereotypes. Until 22 Jan 2023. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ state-library-of-queensland-2

QPAC

Mary Poppins Something magic is about to begin! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s supercalifragilistic new production of Mary Poppins flies into the Lyric Theatre this October for a strictly limited season. Adapted from the beloved stories by PL Travers and the original film; the world’s favourite Nanny comes to life on stage in a spectacular and unforgettable production. Bookings required. 22 Oct – 11 Dec.

QUEENSLAND MUSEUM

Disney: The Magic of Animation Uncover the magic behind almost 100 years of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Explore more than 500 original sketches and artworks from your favourite Disney animated classics and go behind the scenes in this rare opportunity to experience the wonderful creativity and innovation from the world’s most prolific animation studio. Don’t miss the chance to see the artistry behind your favourite characters and stories and how the magic of animation brought them to life. Bookings required. Until 22 Jan 2023. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ queensland-museum

Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker Whisk the entire family away this festive season to a magical Christmas Eve party where snowflakes flutter, fireplaces crackle, and enchanted toys come alive to frolic and play in The Nutcracker. This hugely popular ballet has been captivating audiences – young and old – across the globe for more than 120 years. Bookings essential. 2-23 Dec. Spirit of Christmas QPAC’s longest running event Spirit of Christmas returns this December to the iconic QPAC Concert Hall. Two of Australia’s leading musical theatre stars will join a host of special guests in uplifting seasonal song and much-loved Christmas carols, beautifully supported by a full symphony orchestra, and the glorious voices of the QPAC Chamber Choir. Bookings required. 16-17 Dec. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/qpac

Star celebrities, cosplay, fan clubs, creative masterclasses, Q&As, tournaments and competitions, and a hall full of shopping possibilities. It’s a family event with something for everyone! 5-6 Nov. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ brisbane-convention-exhibition-centre

SOUTH BANK

BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show 2022 Enjoy a fantastic day out sampling from hundreds of stalls, chatting to winemakers and distillers and hearing their stories. Sit back and be entertained by your favourite chefs as they demonstrate their delicious recipes plus join in the fun of a masterclass from wine and cheese pairing to whisky tasting and graze at delicious pop-up restaurants. 21 -23 Oct.

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2022 Australia’s premier pop culture event returns, where fandom comes to life! Experience a massive weekend of Supa-

Medibank Feel Good Program Spring into this FREE outdoor fitness series returning to South Bank Parklands and Brisbane City. Head along to Hip Hop Yoga, Salsa and Samba and Hula Fit; restore your core with Pilates and Mini & Me, get your heart racing with Energy and All Abilities Resistance, favour fun with Zumba and Aqua Aerobics, or slow your mind with Yoga and a freshly added, Midday Monday Mindfulness class. 3 Oct – 3 Dec.

Kids Collective Create memories with your mini and enjoy a peachy morning out for FREE at South Bank Parklands’ Kids Collective program. Kids can burn energy at a sport session on South Bank’s pristine lawns, indulge in a contemplative spot of crafting, unleash their inner maestro at music classes and much more. Kids Collective is held every Thursday. Until 24 Nov. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ south-bank

Throughout Oct/Nov Cinderella and the Seven Dwarfs | Brisbane From the mind that brought you the Café episode of Bluey comes a new fractured fairytale guaranteed to delight – and leave you in stitches! Living post-Snow White is a tough gig, and you don’t need to tell the Dwarfs that twice. Enter Cinderella. Sick of being treated poorly by her Stepmother, she seeks their kindness for somewhere to stay, and a plan is set in motion. Bookings essential. Brisbane Arts Theatre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/cinderella-and-the-sevendwarfs

Throughout Oct/Nov/Dec The Patch | Redcliffe Visit the Patch in the Imaginarium at Redcliffe Museum where you can plant your own pretend veggie patch, harvest fruits, create wildflowers and explore the backyard cubby. Start conversations about the natural world and encourage young minds to develop an appreciation of their environment. Who knows - they may become little green thumbs themselves! Redcliffe Museum. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-patch-redcliffe

Until 31 Oct Halloween Putt Putt | Herston There’s no rest for the wicked on the Victoria Park green. The creatures of the Putt Putt course are back from the dead! Be sure to proceed with caution as you head onto the fairways filled with spooks galore. Bookings online are essential. Victoria Park Golf Complex. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/halloween-putt-putt-atvictoria-park

Sat 15 Oct Ferny Grove Festival | Ferny Grove Join the 10-year celebration of Ferny Grove’s annual festival filled with fantastic fun for the whole family! Expect exciting rides, delicious foods, community performances and stalls, novelties, face painting, sweets, cakes and much more. Ferny Grove State School. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/ferny-grove-festival

Sat 15 Oct Oyster & Seafood Festival | Sandstone Point Seafood lovers you shrimp-ly cannot miss this! From 12pm the waterfront is set to come alive with fresh seafood markets including prawns, bugs, sand crabs, calamari and more to indulge in! Prepare

yourself for hilarious oyster eating competitions, prawn peeling challenges, celebrity chef demonstrations, entertainment, live music and more! Tickets on sale now. Sandstone Point Hotel.

www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/oyster-seafood-festivalsandstone-point

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct Paniyiri Greek Festival | South Brisbane No other event gives Brisbane a jolt of pure joy like this festival of Greek fun which opens a window to one of the world’s most interesting and ancient cultures. Paniyiri Greek Festival is a multisensory experience where all ages and abilities are encouraged to dance the Zorba, stomp some grapes, shop the market stalls and sample the huge variety of savoury or sweet delicacies from multiple food stalls representing the different Greek regions. Musgrave Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/paniyiri-greek-festivalsouth-brisbane

Fri 21 – Sun 22 Oct The Earring Market | Mt Gravatt A simple earring change can mix up your whole look. So BrisStyle is gathering the best of the best earring makers Queensland & Northern New South Wales has to offer and bringing them to you for two days of ear candy magic. Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-earring-market

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Oct S.O.S. Save Our Sanctuary | Burbank Deathrow Unchained Animal Sanctuary is hosting a special family fun weekend to raise vital funds to continue to help the animals in its care. The sanctuary is home to over 170 animals, including cows, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, fowl, cats, and dogs. All of the animals have been rescued and have a story to tell. Some were born with disabilities, some were saved from neglect, and some were rescued from an uncertain future. All have found happiness and love at the volunteer-run sanctuary. Visit the sanctuary during this special S.O.S. weekend for farm animal tours, fenceline feeds, live music, raffles, hot food and drinks, and heaps of fun for the kids! www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/dru-s-o-s-event-weekendburbank

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Oct Nitro World Games | Milton This October, the world’s top athletes in FMX, BMX, skate, and scooter will compete in what will be the biggest action sports event of 2022. With new gravity-defying big air formats, the largest ramps ever

seen in competition and innovative course designs, Nitro World Games is set to once again transform action sports. Bookings essential. Suncorp Stadium. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/nitro-world-games

Fri 28 – Sat 29 Oct Spooktacular Halloween Disco | Ipswich Little ghosts and goblins can dance the night away with Casper the Friendly Ghost, enjoy a range of fang-tastic activities including graveyard donut decorating and trick or treat at this FREE community event. Explore the howling maze if you dare and dress up in your spookiest Howl-o-ween costume to win prizes. Nicholas Street Precinct. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/spooktacular-halloweendisco

Fri 28 – Sun 30 Oct Valley Fiesta | Fortitude Valley Valley Fiesta is a street festival like no other; it’s an annual pilgrimage for thousands of music fans to Fortitude Valley every October. With more than 150 artists performing in 21 of Brisbane’s most beloved music venues throughout the Valley precinct, Valley Fiesta is all about celebrating our favourite live music venues, each putting on

a stacked program of Queensland’s hottest homegrown acts, live on homegrown stages. Fortitude Valley. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/valley-fiesta

Sat 29 Oct Halloween Parade | Wynnum It might be scary, it might be full of fright..... But you’ll never know, if you don’t show on Halloween night! The parade starts at 6pm featuring those dressed in their best spooky attire for Halloween. While you watch the parade try the freakishly good food truck fare, walk the trick or treat trail in Wynnum Central and compete in the best dressed competition. Bay Terrace. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/halloween-paradewynnum

Sat 29 Oct Spooktacular Saturday | Murrarie From 2pm-6pm the whole family will love the markets, live entertainment, rides, food and much more at this ultimate kids Halloween event. Murrarie Recreational Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/spooktacular-saturday

Sat 29 Oct Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo | Amberley The Air Tattoo will be an exhilarating aviation experience giving people a rare insight into the base, people, aircraft and military capabilities that call Amberley home. Air Force aircraft will conduct flying displays and flypasts over RAAF Base Amberley during this two day event. Aircraft will also be on static display on the ground as well as a range of military equipment being on display. Bookings essential. RAAF Base Amberley. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/ipswich-amberley-airtattoo

Sat 29 Oct Briz-Chilli Fest – Halloween | Rocklea Head along to the first ever Halloween chilli event in Brisbane if you dare! Check out the market and food stalls, take on one of the four eyewatering chilli challenges, and kick back to some live music. Kids can get their howl on in the spooky space, give trick or treating a try, explore the motorbike and car displays plus heaps more. Rocklea Showgrounds. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/briz-chilli-fest-halloween

Sat 29 Oct Halloween in the Park | Calamvale This event presents a great opportunity for families to dress up and celebrate Halloween in a local park, rather than going house to house and doorknocking. There will be a free sausage sizzle for children who register upon arrival and a movie will be shown on an outdoor screen once the sun sets. Calamvale District Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/halloween-in-the-parkcalamvale

Sat 29 Oct Festival of Frights | Redcliffe You’ll want to make your way down to the Redcliffe foreshore for a freakish fright night extravaganza. Put on your scari-best outfits and bite into the best street eats, live entertainment, family activities and over 200 faboo-lous stalls! Kids will love trick or treating at the event, the face painting and a huge fireworks display. Redcliffe Parade. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/festival-of-frights Sun 30 Oct Blackwood Street Halloween Festival | Mitchelton You’re invited to a Halloween scare. Get your spook on at this three-hour event held in the Blackwood Street shopping precinct featuring a Halloween Street Parade between 3pm—6pm. Families will love the rides, market stalls, creation stations and face painting. Mitchelton Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/blackwood-streethalloween-festival

Mon 31 Oct Hocus Pocus Halloween | Bulimba This family friendly event includes FREE lollies, rides, entertainment and more! Bring the whole family for a spooky family friendly night out. Don’t forget your costumes to win great prizes as an individual or group. Bulimba Memorial Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/hocus-pocus-halloweenbulimba

Sat 5 Nov SunPAC Summerfest 2022 | Macgregor Summerfest is an annual festival celebrating community and multiculturalism. The festival is held over an afternoon and evening comprising indoor and outdoor events, performances and activities for audiences of all ages including concerts, dance, demonstrations, children’s’ activities and fireworks. Admission to all performances and events is FREE. SunPAC. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/sunpac-summerfest-2022

Sat 5 Nov Music in the Park | Morayfield Pack the picnic blanket and enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon in the park filled with family friendly live music by talented musicians from around the Moreton Bay Region. Bring your own picnic spread or sample the range of food trucks on hand plus the Ausbuild Community BBQ ready to serve up a delicious sausage sizzle. C T & L M Williams Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/music-in-the-parkmorayfield

Sun 13 Nov Pooches in the Park | Kallangur Dog lovers, this one is for you! Pooches in the Park celebrates man’s best friend. There will be pet-themed market stalls, pet treats, and even a photo booth to spoil your pet. Do you love dressing your pet in adorable costumes? Get your favourite costume out and enter the bestdressed pet costume for your chance to win a prize. Penson Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/pooches-in-the-parkkallangur

Fri 16 Nov – Sun 4 Dec Wynnum Fringe Festival | Wynnum Three weeks of big-name artists, legendary ambassadors and spectacular performances will solidify the beautiful bayside as a global arts destination. Hundreds of interstate and Queensland artists and

entertainers will converge on Australia’s latest and greatest performing arts hub with many exciting shows for all ages. Edith Street, Wynnum. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/wynnum-fringe

Fri 18 Nov Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Market | Beenleigh Defrost your Christmas spirit in time for the silly season this November 18th with a festive filled Friday of amazing live entertainment, Christmas eats, unique holiday shopping and more. FREE entry and parking available. Beenleigh Town Square. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/beenleigh-christmastwilight-markets

Sat 26 Nov Mount Gravatt Christmas Carols and Market | Mt Gravatt The Rotary Club of Mount Gravatt’s Christmas Fair is perfect for Christmas catch-ups with your friends and family. This fantastic family-friendly, FREE event includes market stalls, food trucks, carols by candlelight and a Christmas movie. Santa will even make a guest appearance! Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/christmas-fair-rotary-clubmt-gravatt

Sun 27 Nov Caboolture Christmas Carols | Caboolture This is one of the biggest and best Christmas Carols events in the Moreton Bay Region. Get a head start on your Christmas gift shopping at the twilight markets, plus meet Santa and snap up a photo with your family. Santa’s Village will feature Christmas-themed roving entertainment, kids’ workshops, free face-painting and more! Centenary Lakes Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/caboolture-christmascarols

Sun 4 Dec Centenary Carols | Middle Park Back for its 35th year, this is a FREE, family friendly event with lots of activities including an obstacle course, rock climbing wall, mini golf, face painting, jumping castle, reptile display, pony rides, food vans, twilight markets and more. New this year are two half hour outdoor Street Science stage shows and a separate obstacle course for those aged 1-5 years old. Peter Lightfoot Oval. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/centenary-carols

Sun 4 Dec North Lakes Christmas Carols | North Lakes ‘Tis the season to be jolly and this Christmas the Moreton Bay Region is going big with so many festive and fun events. Pack some chairs or a picnic blanket and jingle your way down to this family-friendly event with twilight markets, food trucks, Santa’s Village, giant snow globes and fireworks! Kinsellas Sports Complex. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/north-lakes-christmascarols

Sat 10 Dec – Sat 28 Jan Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Brisbane Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eighttime Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl and Part of Your World. Bookings required. Brisbane Arts Theatre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/disneys-the-littlemermaid

Sun 11 Dec Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols | Rothwell Don’t forget to bring your best vocals with lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer! Everyone can get into the spirit of the season, while enjoying a stellar line-up of local artists and community groups performing all your favourite Christmas carols! Nathan Road Sports Complex. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/redcliffe-christmas-carolsredcliffe

Sun 18 Dec Christmas Carnival | Sandstone Point If you love the holiday season deerly, it would be rude-olph to miss this! From 2pm find that perfect gift at the Christmas markets or have a treemendous time enjoying the food stalls, fireworks, live music, kids rides, entertainment and of course a visit from Santa! Get ready for a not-so silent night singing all of your favourite Christmas carols and rockin’ around the Christmas tree. Sandstone Point Hotel. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/christmas-carnivalsandstone-point

Sun 18 Dec Pine Rivers Christmas Carols | Pine Rivers Take a stroll under festoon lighting and enjoy local crafts, jewellery, handmade goodies, toys and more. Treat the family to a delicious meal from one of the food trucks available at the event. You will be spoiled for choice! After singing along to your Christmas favourites, don’t miss the awe-inspiring firework display at 8pm to conclude the nights’ festivities! Pine Rivers Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/pine-rivers-christmascarols-strathpine

Tue 27 Dec – Sun 1 Jan Woodford Folk Festival | Woodfordia The return of the festival this year will see some venues retired, some taking a year off, others returning in full glory and some new kids on the block. For children there are workshops, performances, arts and crafts, and most importantly play for the taking, whether boldly or shyly, loudly or quietly. For adults, prepare to be blown away by more than 2,000 performers across 35 venues with 438 acts. Bookings essential. Woodfordia. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/woodford-folk-festival

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