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Logan Gardens Water Park

Cool down at Logan Gardens' water park, featuring a toddler's water table, 10 totem poles and so much more

Cool down at Logan Gardens' water park, featuring a toddler's water table, 10 totem poles and so much more

Brisbane would have to be the best city in Australia for outdoor kids activities, with a superb climate and so many wide green open spaces. From super parks and great kids' playgrounds to water parks and swimming pools, bike rides and kid-friendly walks, where to see animals and outdoor movies, theme parks and fantastic outdoor adventures, our outdoor guide for kids has it covered.

Stoneleigh Reserve Park Logan

Stoneleigh Reserve Park

South East Queensland's cute, farm-themed playground and park is located south of Brisbane

Riaweena Street Playground

Riaweena St Playground

Tucked away at the back of the Enoggera Creek Bikeway is the intimate and almost untouched Riaweena Street Playground.

Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Dreamworld, Tiger Island

Dreamworld

Dreamworld is all about making new memories, and these holidays, memories are made of endless thrills

Todler playground equipment inside Teralba Park Mitchelton

Teralba Park

Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green

Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle

Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists

Brisbane river and gum trees Graceville

Graceville River Walk

Following a scenic river gum-shaded path of around 2 km return, this peaceful walk has a playground at each end as well as a quirky role in Brisbane’s convict history

Lake Samsonvale and bush on edge of Bullocky Rest park.

Bullocky Rest

Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around

Playground equipment and vegetation surrounding Gregory Park in Milton

Gregory Park

On weekend afternoons this park resembles a village green in England as families, dog walkers, picnickers and sports players descend on the tree-bordered grassy expanse to enjoy the last of the day’s sun.

Kalinga Park

Kalinga Park

The showcase family friendly park on the northside, Kalinga’s drawcards are many.

Minnippi Parklands

These beautiful lush hectares of meadowland have at their heart one of the rare surviving lagoons from pre-settlement days.

New Farm Park

The city’s grandest century old park has rose gardens, rotunda, massive fig tree playground and more

Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton

Northshore Riverside Park

This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family

Boy on Flying fox in Queens Park Ipswich.

Queens Park

Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.

Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook

Riverdale Park

The popular southside park has recently been upgraded to include a fantastic, new dinosaur-themed playground

Scarborough Beach Park, Moreton Bay

Scarborough Beach Park

Beautiful Scarborough Park is not just home to a train and pirate playground but also a giant jumping pillow, a grove of cotton trees to climb plus the Gollum Tree

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Run Army Brisbane City

Run Army

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Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane's favourite funny festival is back!

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Sip, Savour & Soirée

Sip, Savour & Soirée is a fabulous long brunch event

Circus Fun House

Experience the magnificent stage show spectacular

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along

Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage

The Woman in Black, QPAC

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

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EDITOR'S PICK

Black Box

The new, must-see, musical based on the extraordinary true story of David Warren, the Australian inventor who created the black box flight recorder

Black Box

MUST DO

BEL CANTO FESTIVAL

Superstar soprano Jessica Pratt will open and close Opera Queensland's new week-long festival of beloved Italian operas

Opera Queensland

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 19-21

From sunset cinema, opera festival and Star Wars experience to a fun new golf bar and a Harry Potter-inspired cafe, the top things to do this weekend

This Weekend Apr 19-21

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Star Wars Experience

Westfield and Disney have just launched an amazing interactive Star Wars experience at Westfield Chermside for a limited time

Star Wars Experience

HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only

Audra McDonald

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

What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane

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