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Best Kids Indoor Activities In Brisbane

Updated: Mar 02, 2026

Wondering what to do with the kids when it's rainy and dull outside? Here is a list of Brisbane families' favourite indoor activities which are guaranteed to keep children of all ages engaged and occupied despite the weather:

The Jungle Adventure Play

Queensland's premier indoor play centre is a massive jungle-themed adventure wonderland for all ages

BOUNCE

Grab your family and friends and unleash your free spirit at BOUNCE, with 3 convenient locations across Brisbane

Inflatable World

Inflatable World in Wynnum West is a wonderland of big, bouncy fun for all ages

Colour My Pot

Colour My Pot is a paint-your-own pottery place where you pick the pottery, paint it and collect it once it's been fired in the kiln

Crank Indoor Climbing

CRANK Indoor Climbing is the ultimate home of rock climbing, bouldering, parkour, ninja warrior and fitness

Puzzled Room Escape

Game enthusiasts: Have you experienced Puzzled Room Escape's hand-crafted logic, dexterity and clue-based puzzles?

Slideways Go Karting

Slideways Go Karting is an epic European style multi-level indoor kart track that features 425m of adrenalin pumping action

Laserzone

Laserzone makes a fantastic all-ages escape from the every day - a mega indoor fantasy land

SparkLab

Be a scientist at SparkLab, an awesome interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Queensland Museum, founded in 1862, is the keeper of the state's historical collections dating back to colonial times

Reverse Garbage

Reverse Garbage is a junkyard of creativity that's runs a variety of art workshops for kids and adults

X-Golf

X-Golf is a fully immersive indoor golf experience, where you can enjoy treats and themed tipples while you tee-off with friends

IAG Kids: Move It

Step into a world of energy, creativity, and discovery with Move It! - the ultimate hands-on exhibition

Vipoo Srivilasa: Express Yourself

Express Yourself is a vibrant and interactive exhibition created in collaboration with Thailand-born, Melbourne-based artist Vipoo Srivilasa

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach

Aug 5

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation

Aug 6-22

Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival

Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.

Aug 7

Table Mation 3D Dining Experience

Table Mation at Waterloo Bay Hotel is about to transform the way Brisbane dines

From Aug 7

Bundaberg Rum Country Music Raceday

Round up your mates and get ready for a raceday like no other!

Aug 15

Better Off Red

Better Off Red blends bold flavours, fine wine and unforgettable entertainment

Aug 16

Three Food Memories – Live

Brisbane audiences are invited to experience the connection between memory and food

Aug 16

The Gospel According to Paul

The critically-acclaimed one-hander play returns to QPAC's Playhouse

Aug 18-23

There’s nothing like a Dame

Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and timeless classics

Aug 20-22

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture

GreazeFest 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia

International Cake Show Australia

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 31- Aug 2

Australia's favourite hot red fest cruises into town, Ben Lee takes the stage at On The Green, Luminous Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands and an American-style sports bar opens in the city

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Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank

COMING UP

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What's on in September 2026

DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts

Sipping and Snacking on King St

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

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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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

Best Bars in Brisbane

A Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC