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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.

Exterior of Groundhog Social, Manly
Manly
Groundhog Social
Groundhog Social is a bright and airy cafe perched in prime position on the Esplanade in Manly
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Fox in a Box, Brisbane, Escape Room
Brisbane CBD
Fox in a Box
Fox in a Box is Brisbane's largest and most immersive escape room experience with 6 fantastic rooms to flee from
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Betty's Burgers, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane
Howard Smith Wharves
Betty's Burgers
Betty's Burgers has opened its 4th Brisbane location underneath the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves
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Interior of The Laneway Green, Springwood, cafe
Springwood
The Laneway Green
The Laneway Green in Springwood is an absolute gem of a foodie cafe inspired by the laneway cafes of Melbourne
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Nature Play, Funderwood Hollow, Underwood Park
Funderwood Hollow
Nature Play
The popular playground Funderhollow at Underwood Park includes a fantastic nature play space
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Pirate Ship Park Flagstone
Flagstone
Pirate Ship Park
Pirate Ship Park is an adventure playground featuring Australia’s first mammoth “Intrepid” ship
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MY Roasting Cafe
Yeronga
M.Y. Roasting Cafe
M.Y. Roasting Café is a charming child-friendly and dog-friendly cafe tucked away in Yeronga
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Huskk Grange
Grange
Huskk Cafe
Huskk is a fab foodie’s café on a busy corner in Grange offering all day breakfast along with locally roasted Bear Bones coffee
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Pallara Park
Pallara Central
Pallara Park
Pallara Park is Australia's first feng shui playground, with an open air ping pong table, a sensory-based reflexology walk, hand ball court
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Stalls at Vend Market Place Virginia
Virginia
Vend Market Place
Vend Market Place in Virginia is a creative community of 90 local vendors and artists under one giant warehouse roof
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Slideways Hamilton
Eagle Farm
Slideways Go Karting
Slideways Go Karting is an epic European style multi-level indoor kart track that features 425m of adrenalin pumping action
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Woman painting at A Painter's Dream
Brisbane
A Painter's Dream
Discover your inner artist at A Painter’s Dream, a Brisbane-based social painting experience with studios in various locations
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Burger and chips at Market Burger Samford
Samford
Market Burger
Market Burger is a family-friendly burger and beer garden located in the main street of picturesque Samford Village
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Olive Thyme Turkish Cuisine Albion
Albion
Olive Thyme Turkish Cuisine
Olive Thyme Turkish Cuisine is arguably Brisbane’s best Turkish restaurant, located in a heritage-listed 1920s Albion building
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Kumbartcho
Eatons Hill
Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Fairytale Village
Kumbartcho Sanctuary is a northside Brisbane haven for native flora and fauna, featuring a secret fairytale village
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Walton Bridge Reserve The Gap
The Gap
Walton Bridge Reserve Playground
Set amongst the beautiful leafy suburb of The Gap is the excellent Walton Bridge Reserve playground for all ages
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Josh Cohen pink backdrop

Radiohead for Solo Piano: Live AV Set

Australian pianist Josh Cohen returns to QPAC with his acclaimed reimagining of Radiohead's iconic songs
Oct 3
MS Moonlight Walk Roma Street Parkland

MS Moonlight Walk

Brisbane’s annual lantern-lit moonlight walk to fight MS
Oct 10
Race track

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

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Oct 10 - Nov 14
Poster of Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,
Oct 11
Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks
Oct 23-24
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
WSW MEGA MANIA Fortitude Valley

WSW MEGA MANIA

Brisbane is in for a serious dose of international wrestling action
Oct 30
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

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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The Book of Mormon

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The Book of Mormon
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Top Things to Do Oct 2-4

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This Weekend Oct 2-4
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What's on in October
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

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THE GUIDE

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Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane
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September School Holidays 2026
MUSIC

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

Experience Joe Hisaishi’s iconic Studio Ghibli music live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane
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Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi
The Summit Restaurant
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50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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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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