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Best Things To Do In Newmarket

Updated: Aug 20, 2024

Next Stop Newmarket! The best things to do in Newmarket, Brisbane, a leafy north side suburb with its fair share of secret treasures.

The suburb of Newmarket has come a long way from the late 1880s when it was Brisbane town’s main stockyard and go-to for cattle sales. Today it is home to an authentic French bakery, a creperie, artisan gelateria, boutique cinemas, one of Brisbane's oldest Mexican restaurants and a city farm and a secret forest:

Evolve Cafe

Evolve Café in Newmarket is a fully organic café dishing up delicious plant-based fare

Allora

Serving up fresh, artisan gelato with a variety of creative flavours, Allora is a gelato lover's heaven

Miss Claude's Crepes

Miss Claude's Crepes at Newmarket is a fully licenced authentic French creperie serving delicate sweet, savory and gluten free crepes

Crunch K Korean Chicken

Crunch K offers a winning combination of crispy Korean fried chicken and cold beer

Reading Cinemas

Reading Cinemas Newmarket offers reclining, luxury seating for all movie-goers to enjoy, plus state-of-the-art cinematic technology

Northey St Farm

This 4km return creek side jaunt follows a shady flat paved path to Northey St City Farm

Banks St Reserve

Straddling Newmarket and Alderley is this 37ha of peaceful bush and parkland where once fields of market gardens thrived.

Newmarket Pool

This fantastic family friendly pool complex and playground features giant Joan Miro-esque water sculptures dotted in and round the kids’ pools.

Northey Street Organic Farmers Market

Stalls lined up at Northey Street Organic Market, Windsor

Held in the shaded carpark adjacent to the farm, this is the only pure organic produce market in Brisbane

The rustic little Mexican cottage bar and eatery in Newmarket is a long time Brisbane institution

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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

The Music And Life of Barbra Streisand

Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.

Aug 21

Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026

The yearly sell-out Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026 is back

Aug 22

Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs

Aug 21

Cocktails and food in front of the Story Bridge

Bottomless Brunch

Enjoy bottomless brunch on Saturday's at Bar Pacino

Every Saturday

Southern Realm Festival

Jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy is returning to Boonah

Aug 22-23

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan as Prospero Arts presents Gilbert & Sullivan: A Soirée of Song & Satire at QPAC

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

THIS WEEKEND

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Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank

COMING UP

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MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Create magical family memories on the Gold Coast with a stay packed full of adventure, including daily breakfast, six fun-filled kids' activities and easy access to the region's biggest theme parks!

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan

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