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Whether it’s a picture-perfect picnic spot, a great playground for the kids, or a new scooter track, Brisbane is a city of parks
This unique and enchanting kids space on the edge of Ithaca Creek was created by local sculptor David Engwicht
Brisbane’s biggest new park in 50 years has started taking shape, with the golf course now a mega picnic ground with city views
Silky Oak Picnic Area is a beautiful green space of gently sloping grass, just perfect for laying down the picnic rug for a lazy day out in nature
Sitting on the banks of the Brisbane River is this lovely green space which offers something for each member of the family.
Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around
Hugging the river, these splendid gardens have had a continuous horticultural history for 150+ years and are
On weekend afternoons this park resembles a village green in England as families, dog walkers, picnickers and sports players descend on the tree-bordered grassy expanse to enjoy the last of the day’s sun.
The showcase family friendly park on the northside, Kalinga’s drawcards are many.
These beautiful lush hectares of meadowland have at their heart one of the rare surviving lagoons from pre-settlement days.
It’s possible to happily pass an hour or a day within the 56-hectare subtropical expanse that is Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
The picture perfect self-contained Japanese garden sits on the eastern hill end of Queens Park behind the historic caretakers cottage.
The city’s grandest century old park has rose gardens, rotunda, massive fig tree playground and more
This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family
Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.
The popular southside park has recently been upgraded to include a fantastic, new dinosaur-themed playground

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The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane
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The Farm Gate to City Door Scenic Rim Market is back!
Savour the fine food, wine & entertainment packages on offer
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The biggest little country show in Brisbane
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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!
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Beauty and the Beast

Your last chance to experience this “truly magical” (Theatre Matters) five‑star production before it leaves Sunday, 9 June.
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From Paniyiri, the Brookfield Show, a farm to city riverside market and pop up igloo champagne bar to a stunning new steak & seafood restaurant
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Mother's Day 2024

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Brighton Hotel

To celebrate its reopening, Brighton Hotel will host a Welcome Weekend from May 17-19 with an awesome line-up of family-friendly activities & specials
Brighton Hotel
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State Library of Queensland

Celebrating photographic portraiture in Australia, the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 is just one of the fascinating free exhibition at State Library
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Audra McDonald coming to QPAC
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