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This Weekend Oct 1-4

From an indie film fest, and mega LEGO Expo to scenic country drives and awe-inspiring hikes, some of the best things to do in and around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON

Australia Independent Film Festival

Brisbane’s very own Australia Independent Film Festival |AIFF| returns to Metro Arts, West End for 3 days

Enlist for this ultra-sparkling edition of Vintopia when Champagne Wars comes to Cloudland on Friday, December 15

BrisBricks LEGO® Fan Expo - a must do for LEGO fans of all ages - is back for 2 huge days with mind-blowing

A weekend of great family fun that celebrates Aussie cultural bush heritage out west in Millmerran

Portraits, Observatory Theatre, The Old Museum

'The Godfather' meets 'The Haunting of Hill House' in this searing new Australian play coming to The Old Museum

WHAT'S OPEN OCTOBER 4

What's Open on King's Birthday Holiday

From cafes and restaurants to bars and pubs, a round-up of what's open for drinking and dining

TOP WEEKEND DRIVES

Best Scenic Country Drives

Head to Southern Queensland Country for an unforgettable drive along the most beautiful country roads in Australia

Fill up the tank and hit the road to discover the most stunning scenery right on Brisbane's doorstep

Combine a scenic drive to the country with a visit to one of these classic country pubs

BEST HIKES

Mt Coolum

Mt Coolum Summit Track is one of the most popular treks on the Sunshine Coast, renowned for its stunning panoramic views

Wild Horse Mountain Scenic Lookout, bush walks, Queensland, Beerburrum, Glass House Mountains, hiking, scenery, coastal views

From atop Wild Horse Mountain, walkers are rewarded with absolutely outstanding 360-degree views of the local countryside

Mt Edwards is one of the peaks overlooking the magnificent Lake Moogerah, and is part of Moogerah Peaks National Park

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day

May 12

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants

May 12

Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo

A thrilling one-of-a-kind brunch experience

May 12

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House

May 12

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds

May 12

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane

May 12

Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter

May 12

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter

From May 14

Audra McDonald

Broadway legend Audra McDonald is coming to QPAC

May 15

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 10-12

From National Photographic Portrait Prize and the story of the aeroplane black box on stage to Mother's Day celebrations & just-opened restaurants and cafes

This Weekend May 10-12