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Best Rainy Day Things to Do in Brisbane

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Looking for the best rainy day things to do in Brisbane? From indoor golf and go-karting, to axe throwing, escape rooms, art exhibitions and massive indoor adventure parks, here's 20+ great things to do:

The Hawk Flying Fox

The longest electric flying fox in the Southern Hemisphere can be found at The Jungle Adventure Play

Slideways Go Karting

Slideways Go Karting is an epic European style multi-level indoor kart track that features 425m of adrenalin pumping action

The Jungle Adventure Play

Queensland's premier indoor play centre is a massive jungle-themed adventure wonderland for all ages

Hijinx Hotel

Hijinx Hotel is a unique and exciting way to play together as a family

1Up Arcade

1Up Arcade, the retro games arcade that for many years kept Morningside locals amused has reopened in Woolloongabba

Big Swing Golf

Big Swing Golf is an epic licensed indoor golf and entertainment venue located in Brisbane's north & south

Project Immersive Escape Rooms

A fully-immersive adventure game that starts the moment you arrive in the carpark of an old abandoned paint factory

Holey Moley Golf Club

Mini golf gets a family-friendly twist at Holey Moley, perfect for a playful family outing

Mas & Miek Ceramic House

Mas & Miek is a bespoke open-plan ceramic studio, shop and café, hidden within the industrial surrounds of Byres Street, Newstead

Rack City Pool Hall & Bar

The go-to destination for pool enthusiasts, social butterflies, and anyone seeking a laidback yet vibrant social scene

Area 51

Area 51 Mt Gravatt is a futuristic, space-themed play centre with a range of interactive and exciting activities

Zero Latency

Zero Latency is Brisbane’s first free-roam, multiplayer virtual reality experience, occupying a Newstead warehouse

SparkLab

Be a scientist at SparkLab, an awesome interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space

Laserzone

Laserzone makes a fantastic all-ages escape from the every day - a mega indoor fantasy land

Crank Indoor Climbing

CRANK Indoor Climbing is the ultimate home of rock climbing, bouldering, parkour, ninja warrior and fitness

Timezone

Timezone is a family-favourite destination packed with fun arcade games, bowling lanes, bumper cars, and more.

MANIAX Axe Throwing

Woman throwing an axe at MANIAX, Newstead

MANIAX Axe Throwing combines the urban sport of axe throwing with craft beer, cocktails and food creating an epic experience

Game Over Brisbane

Game Over is a massive multi-level indoor games, go-kart track and entertainment playground, located in Oxley

X-Golf

X-Golf is a fully immersive indoor golf experience, where you can enjoy treats and themed tipples while you tee-off with friends

Brisbane’s Best Boutique Cinemas

13 of Brisbane's best boutique and art house cinemas dating from the 1920's to 2023

A Guide to Brisbane's Museums

Twenty+ fascinating must-visit museums in and around Brisbane, from medieval and antiquities to trams, boats, trains & more

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 Oct to 14 Nov

Oct 10 - Nov 14

Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical® is back in Brisbane!

Until Oct 25

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 10

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,

Oct 11

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Live 2026!

Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee is back

Oct 16 & 17

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks

Oct 23-24

Horror Movie Campout

Horror Movie Campout is a full-on immersive overnight horror camping experience

Oct 24-25

Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over two art-filled weekends

Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane

Oct 29 - Nov 1

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

A spectacular after-dark experience has transformed Brisbane's Botanic Gardens into an illuminated wonderland of native wildlife

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

MUST DO

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings some of the most beloved animated movie soundtracks of all time to life at Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 9-11

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival kicks off, a hilarious take on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice lands at QPAC, plus a moonlight walk for MS and Anastasia The Musical - here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:

This Weekend Oct 9-11

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November

What's On in November 2026

BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane

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