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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

This family and pooch-friendly holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled adventure park

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This family and pooch-friendly holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled adventure park

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Brisbane is recognised as one of Australia's child-friendliest cities: from it's offerings in the arts (see our What's On For Kids in Brisbane section) to the abundance of open air spaces, fun kids parks and free outdoor activities and the year round climate to enjoy them.

Along with a spate of indoor options, including the brilliant free children's art centre at GOMA, the performing arts also get a look in with regular children's theatre, concerts and festival programs.

Eating out with young ones needn't be formulaic, with a decent helping of cafes and restaurants catering for families.

Plus, specialist shops for growing needs can help make the shopping experience memorable for the right reasons.

And, Brisbane is a top spot when it comes to kids birthday party venues and ideas to make their special day a memorable one.

We've got everything covered for kids in Brisbane in this section.

Shade sails over fenced playground of Livvi’s Place Playground in Hawthorne Park
Hawthorne
Livvi's Place
This fully fenced playground is a haven for young children and resembles a big top circus with its strikingly coloured sails
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Children playing in fort and on slides inside the Lota Park & Playground in Lota
Lota
Lota Park
A spectacular foreshore park with state of the art facilities and playground
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Lower Moora Park & Beach
Shorncliffe
Lower Moora Park & Beach
At the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs is this enchanting little bay with grassy stretches shaded by cotton trees, rock pools, modern white picnic shelters, BBQs and a playground
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Melrose Park sign at entrance of Melrose Park Wooloowin with playground in the background.
Wooloowin
Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a family friendly park that is worth travelling to
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Boat themed playground equipment in Mowbray Park Playground East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Mowbray Park Playground
This playground is located in the beautiful fig shaded surrounds of Mowbray Park
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Pat Rafter arena and tennis courts of the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson
Tennyson
Queensland Tennis Centre
Play the grounds where tennis’s best have warmed up or given their all.
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playground equipment right on the bay in Rotary Park Playground in Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Rotary Park
This little gem of a playground for younger children is right on the beach just north of Redcliffe township
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Ship playground theme inside Simpsons Playground in Graceville
Graceville
Simpsons Playground
On the cusp of Oxley Creek and Brisbane River is this secluded picturesque little playground with views to Indooroopilly Island
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Capalaba
Ted's Corner
Set within a quaint frontier style village is this little animal enclosure which children can wander through and get up close and personal with farm animals for free.
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Todler playground equipment inside Teralba Park Mitchelton
Michelton
Teralba Park
Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green
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Playground equipment in the Upper Kedron Recreation Ground in Kedron
Kedron
Upper Kedron Recreation Ground
This fantastic recycle-themed kids playground is part of the larger Upper Kedron Recreation Reserve
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2 tawny frog mouth birds looking at each other inside the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre The Gap
The Gap
Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre
This gem of a little animal centre is ideal for anyone wanting a close view of native wildlife without the expense
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Woman on bowling alley inside Strike Bowling Bar in the Wintergarden mall in Brisbane.
Brisbane City
Strike Bowling Bar
Tucked away amongst the fashion set in the Wintergarden, Strike is a kiddult's dream
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Boy climbing artificial rock wall inside Rocksports Indoor Climbing in Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Rocksports Indoor Climbing
The raw interior of an old brick warehouse on the Valley fringe is the gritty setting for this rockclimbing outfit
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Pinic area inside Bellbird Grove, D'Aguilar National Park
D'Aguilar National Park
Bellbird Grove Walk
One of the earliest bushwalking spots on the drive west from Brisbane, Bellbird Grove is also one of the most interesting
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Wetland and busg inside Berrinba Wetlands Browns Plains in Logan
Browns Plains
Berrinba Wetlands
This beautiful 80 ha wetland oasis is Logan's best kept secret and well worth the trip to experience
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Josh Cohen pink backdrop

Radiohead for Solo Piano: Live AV Set

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Oct 3
MS Moonlight Walk Roma Street Parkland

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Brisbane’s annual lantern-lit moonlight walk to fight MS
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Race track

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Poster of Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival

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Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

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Oct 23-24
Horror Movie Campout Sirromet Winery

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Oct 24-25
Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art

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Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1
WSW MEGA MANIA Fortitude Valley

WSW MEGA MANIA

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Oct 30
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

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Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane
Nov 6-8
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Botanic By Night: NightGlow

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Botanic By Night: NightGlow
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The Book of Mormon

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The Book of Mormon
THIS WEEKEND

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This Weekend Oct 2-4
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What's on in October
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September School Holidays 2026
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Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi
The Summit Restaurant
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

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Best Bars in Brisbane
A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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