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Brisbane's Most Enchanted Playgrounds

Gnomes under free in Fairy Garden, Kumbartcho

Updated: Jul 10, 2026

From Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland inspired parks and fairy villages to a fairie park with a troll bridge, these are the most enchanted playgrounds in and around Brisbane:

Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Fairytale Village

Kumbartcho Sanctuary is a northside Brisbane haven for native flora and fauna, featuring a secret fairytale village

Dorrington Park Enchanted Forest

Aside from the cockatoo and galah hillside gatherings, the best part of Dorrington Park is the colourful storybook Enchanted Forest

Bray Farm Park

The imaginations of young wizards and witches will be sparked at Bray Farm Park, nicknamed, 'Harry Potter Park' by locals

Newstead Park

Follow the White Rabbit to the magic tree out back of Newstead House and here you’ll find an enchanted little Wonderland-themed garden with chess board and water views

Faerie Park

Faerie Park is a wonderfully whimsical play and picnic space, tucked away in a pocket of suburbia

Open Studios Sunshine Coast

Looking for the perfect winter weekend escape?

Jul 17-19; 24-26

Carlos Bárcenas & John Woods: Alma Latina!

Prepare for a night of passion and rhythm with well-known tenor Carlos Bárcenas

July 17 & 18

2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships

The world’s best BMX racers are in Brisbane this July for the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships.

17 - 25 Jul

The Princess Theatre Brisbane Open House

Brisbane Open House 2026

Take a peek inside Brisbane’s prominent and landmark buildings

Jul 18-19

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip

Jul 18

Milton by Moonlight Market

Spend a magical night out under the moonlight with food, music & more

Jul 18

The Queensland Pioneer Luncheon Train

A unique fine dining rail experience

July 19

Jetty 2 Jetty

Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run

Jul 19

SEADECK Winter Season

SEADECK has returned to the Brisbane River for an extended winter season

July - September

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2026

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International Cake Show Australia

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