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Sparklab

Be a scientist at Sparklab, an awesome interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space at Queensland Museum, Kurilpa

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Be a scientist at Sparklab, an awesome interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space at Queensland Museum, Kurilpa

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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.

School Holidays at Jungle Adventure Play
North Lakes & Tingalpa
School Holidays at Jungle Adventure Play
Until Oct 5
Jungle Adventure Play is turning up the fun these school holidays with new-value play passes, plus a huge arcade pop-up at its North Lakes venue!
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Mt Gravatt
School Holidays at Westfield Mt Gravatt
Westfield Mt Gravatt is packed with enough activities to turn a few hours into a full day of family fun
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Rock on Ice Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Rock on Ice
From Sep 18
Get ready to rock around the rink as brand-new family spectacular Rock on Ice makes its debut at Paradise Resort Gold Coast’s Planet Chill Ice-Skating Rink
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Scared people entering the doorway into Project Immersive's Area 1 Escape Rooms
Yeronga
Project Immersive's Area 1 Escape Rooms
Looking for an unreal experience for your teens and big kids, Project Immersive’s Area 1 Escape Rooms are a spooky adventure
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School Holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
School Holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
19 Sep - 5 Oct
Make a beeline for Queensland Museum Kurilpa these September school holidays to come face-to-face with prehistoric giants and get hands-on with science
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People lookign at dinosaurs
Skygate
Dinos Alive: The Immersive Experience
Until Aug 30
The internationally acclaimed Dinos Alive: The Immersive Experience is stomping into the Fever Skygate Exhibition and Experience Centre
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Boy with bow and arrow Abbey Museum
Caboolture
School Holidays at Abbey Museum
Sep 21-27
Dig into Ancient Egypt and journey through centuries of history at the Abbey Museum this spring
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Kids doing activities at Museum of Brisbane
2026
Spring School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane
Sep 19 - Oct 5
Get creative at Museum of Brisbane these school holidays with a range of fun, free and low-cost activities for all ages
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Child standing in front of artwork GOMA
Children's Art Centre, GOMA
Vipoo Srivilasa: Express Yourself
Oct 11 - Sep 13
Express Yourself is a vibrant and interactive exhibition created in collaboration with Thailand-born, Melbourne-based artist Vipoo Srivilasa
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3 crocodile heads on blocks
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends
Until Oct 5
The jaw snapping exhibition focused on one of the most formidable predators on Earth is now showing at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
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Wizard Express Mary Valley Rattler at station
Mary Valley Rattler
Wizard Express
Sep 12
All aboard the magical Wizard Express for a spellbinding trip through time and imagination in the vintage carriages of the Mary Valley Rattler
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Ballroom Blitz ride Aussie World
Palmview
Aussie World
Spin, splash, scream and slide at Aussie World, the only theme park on the Sunshine Coast, with more than 25 rides and attractions
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Neon lit entrance to Area 51 at Westfield Mt Gravatt
Westfield Mt Gravatt
Area 51
Area 51 Mt Gravatt is a futuristic, space-themed play centre with a range of interactive and exciting activities
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Fun Historical Places For Kids Around Brisbane

Brisbane offers children and families a wide range of opportunities to experience living history, from museums to historical villages
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The Big Hose out front of GOMA
GOMA
The Big Hose
The Big Hose, an artist-designed play sculpture in the form of an oversized 119 metre-long garden hose has taken up residence outside GOMA
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People gathering in front of a screen to watch Movies In The Park, Manly
Manly
Movies In The Park
1st Saturday of the month
Enjoy a great night out for free at Manly’s monthly Movies in the Park
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks
Oct 23-24
Tangalooma Dunes Cabana Club

Tangalooma Dunes Cabana Club

Australia’s first year-round beachfront cabana club has arrived
Horror Movie Campout Sirromet Winery

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

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
WSW MEGA MANIA Fortitude Valley

WSW MEGA MANIA

Brisbane is in for a serious dose of international wrestling action
Oct 30
Jimboomba Festival Jimboomba

Jimboomba Festival

Three huge days of carnival rides, fireworks, live entertainment and more!
Oct 30 - Nov 1
women standing in front of artwork

Open, Enclose by Shayle Flesser

Open, Enclose launches at Emma Street Studio this October!
OCT 30-31
Crowd at tables

Melbourne Cup Day at The Regatta Hotel

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with flowing drinks, fine food, live racing and riverside vibes at The Regatta Hotel.
Nov 3
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EDITOR'S PICK

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane Showgrounds bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape
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2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo
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
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Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 16-18

A colourful new QAG exhibition, Menopause The Musical, Guy Montgomery’s Spelling Bee and a cult-favourite scroll shop opens its first-ever storefront - here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:
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This Weekend Oct 16-18
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
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What's On in November 2026
The Summit Restaurant
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
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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
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Best Bars in Brisbane
A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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