Things To Do This Weekend 2-5 Oct
This weekend get immersed in Italian films or silent movies, visit a mega LEGO expo, revisite 1 1990s classic movie live on a vintage bus or get lost in a dreamy performance of fairytale themes.For something new, check out the secret new Valley wine bar awash with vintage charm, or the new espresso bar in a city lane, try a famous burger in a northside cafe bar or head to the bay to check out the new homewares design shop and cute indie bookshop cafe.
And make time for breakfast and shopping at one of Brisbane's 3 best suburban farmer's markets.
Then for those with children how about a strawbery farm adventure, an enchanting piece of theatre with The Gruffao's Child or a visit to Brisbane's very first Fun Palace where science meets art with mind-blowing results.
What's On
It's that time of year when lovers of fine new and classic Italian films come together to watch some great cinema and drink Lavazza coffee at the Palace Centro and Barracks...more
It's the LEGO event of the year over 3 days this weekend, with 1.5 million bricks in mind-blowing displays, LEGO for sale, 4 x 4 wheel interactive display, kids play area and more
Back from its sold-out season at the Brisbane Comedy Festival 2015, Speed takes audiences on a wild and wacky ride down the highway of 90s movie nostalgia in a vintage B59 Volvo bus...more
Spend a night at the movies 1920's style on Friday night at historic Paddington Hall, with a feature film from the silent era, newsreels, cartoons, old previews and serials all for just $10...more
The musical themes of classic fairytales are brought to life on stage for one splendid evening - danced in a ballet, performed by a live orchestra and sung by a couple of opera stars...more
What's New
Tucked away in a north side suburb is this café and bar where burgers rule - try the double cheese and bacon - and breakfast is also a drawcard - think salmon rosti stack and croque madame...more
A world of boutique wine awaits in this recently opened secret Valley venue - a gorgeous vintage 1920's wine bar with candlelit courtyard, pressed metal ceilings and exposed brick dining room...more
The adjoining laneway neighbour to cool new bar eatery Corbett and Claude, this ambient little coffee bolthole is mid-town Brisbane CBD's go-to for superb coffee and artisan snacks...more
This gorgeous new bayside store is a mecca for handcrafted homewares, unique furnishings and beautiful botanicals. Look for the vertical garden on the Florence St footpath...more
Suburban Farmers Markets
This Sunday morning Blackwood Street comes to life with its monthly Jan Powers farmers market - the perfect place to stock up on fresh produce, gourmet goods and enjoy a multicultural breakfast...more
From the folks behind the iconic Noosa Farmers market is the east side's Sunday morning go-to for top quality fruit and veges, free range eggs, medicinal honey, artisan breads and pasta and more
This dog-friendly village-style market on the waterfront at Manly is an idyllic way to spend a Saturday morning as well as a great spot to pick up some trawler-fresh seafood...more
Kids
Children can get out and pick their own berries at this strawberry farm with picnic area and small playground - a great way to get them to choose & eat fruit and learn about weight at the same time...more
Art and science collide at Australia's very first fun palace, a spectacular free day out for kids of all ages, with a host of wacky science experiments and hands-on creative installations...more
Take an enchanted trip into the Dark Woods with the much-loved Gruffalo's child and friends at QPAC's Playhouse in the must-see show of the school holidays...more
