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Editor's Pick

Circus Fun House – The Show

With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, and side-splitting comedy, this show has it all

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With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, and side-splitting comedy, this show has it all

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Here, you will find an up-to-the-minute selection of what's on for kids in Brisbane.

Be it the latest shows on offer, the great interactive and educational activities at the many local art galleries, museums and libraries, to the one-off family-friendly concerts, fun days and events that are happening throughout the year, we have activities in Brisbane for kids covered.

Once you've got the children sorted, if you're looking for events, shows and what's on in Brisbane for grown-ups, head over to our What's On section.

The Pet Show
BCEC

The Pet Show

Jun 22-23
Australia's favourite Pet Show is the purrfect day out for the entire family, with Bluey & Bingo, The Wonderdogs and
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Northshore Brisbane

Circus Fun House

From Apr 27
With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics & side-splitting comedy, this show has it all
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Family Fun Day & Fun Run

Be Awesome for Autism

Apr 28
Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Westfield Chermside

Star Wars Experience

Apr 15-May 9
Westfield & Disney have launched an amazing interactive Star Wars experience at Westfield Chermside for a limited time only
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The Jungle Adventure Play Tingalpa
Tingalpa

The Jungle Adventure Play

Queensland's premier indoor play centre - a massive jungle-themed adventure wonderland for all ages
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Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich
City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

May 4-6
Planes, Trains and Autos returns to the City of Ipswich for 3 adrenaline-charged days
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Brisbane Showgrounds

RACQ MotorFest 2024

Jun 16
Start your engines, the ultimate car lover's day out, RACQ MotorFest is back and bigger than ever in June
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Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane
Brisbane

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

Until May 4
What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars at your local park on a mild Brisbane evening
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Jurassic World by Brickman
Queensland Museum

Jurassic World by Brickman

Until Jul 14
A pre-historic adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making has arrived at Queensland Museum
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Waru - journey of the small turtle
Playhouse, QPAC

Waru - journey of the small turtle

Jun 26-29
Bangarra's first dedicated work for children is an interactive & immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture
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Brookfield Show
Brookfield Showground

Brookfield Show 2024

May 17-19
Brisbane's biggest little country show offers affordable, family-friendly entertainment across 3 jam-packed days
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Abbey Medieval Festival
Caboolture

Abbey Medieval Festival

Jul 6-7
Abbey Medieval Festival is a unforgettable journey through 1000 years of history, set in the grounds of Abbeystowe
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Urban Xtreme
Hendra

Urban Xtreme

Urban Xtreme is Brisbane's Number 1 indoor ski and adventure sports park, providing hours of fun for all ages
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The Castle of Tarragindi GOMA
Children's Art Centre, GOMA

The Castle of Tarragindi

Here, children can let their imaginations run wild as they explore the surprising delights of grotesque design
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Crank Indoor Climbing
Macgregor

Crank Indoor Climbing

CRANK Indoor Climbing is the ultimate home of rock climbing, bouldering, parkour, ninja warrior and fitness
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ImagiNation Children's Festival
City of Logan

ImagiNation Children's Festival

May 4
This fantastic festival dedicated to children offers a jam-packed day of free, fun activities on Saturday, April 6
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage
Apr 28
The Woman in Black, QPAC

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC
Apr 30-May 11

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
Mexican Fiesta Month

Mexican Fiesta Month

Terraces Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Mexico to the Gold Coast
May 1-31
Buddha Birth Day Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!
May 3-5
Mad Science at QAGOMA

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong
May 3-Jun 23
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
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EDITOR'S PICK

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Be Awesome for Autism
MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 26-28

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house and Alice Cooper to a new wine bar & Italian patsserie-cafe the top things to do
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This Weekend Apr 26-28
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival
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Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May
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What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane
HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
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Audra McDonald
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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