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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.

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Best Day Trips With Kids

Day tripping around Brisbane is not just for grown-ups to enjoy, with plenty of great day trips that are perfect for kids.
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Major Dirtbox Yatala
Yatala
Major Dirtbox
Major Dirtbox is an Australian first – a unique fantasy playground for grown-ups (and teens) where they get to operate heavy duty machinery on a construction site
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Pitch & Fork Toowong
Toowong
Pitch & Fork
Pitch & Fork is a slick modern eatery that shares a space with the revamped clubhouse of Toowong’s Wests Rugby Club
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Café Bema Paddington
Paddington
Cafe Bema
Café Bema is a cool courtyard café nestled out front of a Paddington cottage, serving out-of-the-ordinary breakfast and lunches
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La Zucca Cafe & Pizzeria Bald Hills
Bald Hills
La Zucca Cafe & Pizzeria
La Zucca Cafe & Pizzeria is the go-to for woodfired pizzas and authentic Italian meals in northside Brisbane
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Exterior of BNE Baracca
Tarragindi
Bne Baracca
Bne Baracca is a charming cafe in Tarragindi taking up residence in an old corner store
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Interior seating at Il Verde Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills
Il Verde
Il Verde is a little slice of Italy nestled along King Street dining precinct, dishing up authentic Italian fare
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Deck of The LoveWell Project Cafe Mt Gravatt Lookout overlooking Brisbane
Mt Gravatt Lookout
Lovewell Cafe
Lovewell is a café with a purpose*, perched atop a Mt Gravatt mountain with stunning views over the whole of Brisbane
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Newport Waterside Park
Newport
Newport Waterside Park
Newport Waterside Park is a super state of the art sand-based playground on the Newport waterfront, that comes with its own al fresco shipping container café
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Splash'n'Play Water Park South Ripley
South Ripley
Splash'n'play Water Park
Splash’n’Play is a state of the art water park and adventure playground overlooked by the family-friendly foodie eatery Forty West
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Snag & Brown cafe Annerley
Annerley
Snag & Brown
Annerley adds another notch to its foodie belt with hidden gem Snag and Brown Café, a foodie destination that is also child and dog friendly
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Brookfield General Store
Brookfield
Brookfield General Store
This quintessential country store and cafe in Brisbane's west serves up warm hospitality, great coffee and hearty meals - all in a picturesque rural setting
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People playing Laser Skirmish Mount Cotton
Mt Cotton
Laser Skirmish
Laser Skirmish Mount Cotton offers family fun in the great outdoors, playing laser tag with Redland’s natural bushland as the battlefield
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Petrichor & Co
Hamilton
Petrichor & Co
Petrichor & Co is a cool chic all-day breakfast café with a Colombian flavour on Racecourse Road, Hamilton
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Park
Karawatha Forest
Karawatha Forest Park boasts Queensland's first nature play space, Brisbane City Council's only environment education centre on the southside.
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Exterior of Banter Coffee House Manly West
Manly West
Banter Coffee House
Banter Coffee House is an absolute gem of a café tucked away in Manly West - the go-to for the best food and coffee on the bayside
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 Oct to 14 Nov
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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EDITOR'S PICK

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

A spectacular after-dark experience has transformed Brisbane's Botanic Gardens into an illuminated wonderland of native wildlife
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Botanic By Night: NightGlow
MUST DO

The Book of Mormon

Brisbane, the Mormons are back! The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® Award-winning The Book of Mormon is now playing at QPAC
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The Book of Mormon
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 2-4

A massive Jim Henson exhibition, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Anastasia The Musical, a lantern-lit trail and endless school holiday fun! Here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:
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This Weekend Oct 2-4
COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

From beloved musicals, unique exhibitions and live shows to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events, cinema programs and culinary experiences, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in October
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What's on in October
HOT TICKET

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Jane Austen gets a hilarious musical makeover in this Olivier Award-winning comedy coming to Brisbane
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
THE GUIDE

September School Holiday Guide

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
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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