Looking for ways to keep the kids happy and the whole family engaged this weekend? Brisbane is packed with storytime sessions, planetarium shows, live performances, creative markets, and outdoor adventures to make your weekend easy, affordable, and fun.
Bowen Hills
Ekka 2025
9–17 August 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds
Seasonal, Various Activities
Queensland’s biggest event returns! With rides, baby animals, fireworks, and fairy floss—it’s a must-do for every Brisbane family.
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UQMS Present Med Revue 2025: Night of the Living Med
10–12 August 2025
Twelfth Night Theatre
School, Theatre
A hilarious medical-themed stage production by UQ’s future doctors—full of music, parody and inside jokes for all ages.
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Clayfield
St Rita’s College Twilight Open Evening
8 August 2025
St Rita’s College
School
Tour the campus, meet teachers, and discover student life at this special open evening.
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Taringa
Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Taringa Playground Park
9 August 2025
Taringa Playground Park
Kids Activities
Pack a picnic, bring your favourite teddy, and enjoy music, games, and family fun.
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Boondall
Guided Walk of the Billai Dhagun Track
9 August 2025
Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
Kids Activities
Take a family-friendly journey through Brisbane’s wetlands on a guided walk that explores culture, mangroves, native wildlife, and the environment.
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South Brisbane
Juiced TV’s 10th Birthday Party
9 August 2025
Little Stanley Street
Party, Kids Activities
Celebrate a decade of Juiced TV with live entertainment, games, and family activities.
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Griffith University Open Day
10 August 2025
Griffith University, Southbank
School
Explore study pathways, meet current students, and enjoy campus activities.
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A Chorus Line
31 July – 9 August 2025
Conservatorium Theatre – Queensland Conservatorium
School, Musical
A dazzling student production of the Broadway classic, perfect for theatre-loving families.
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Clancestry for Kids
9–10 August 2025
Melbourne Street Green, QPAC
Kids Activities, Art
From face painting to dance, this interactive First Nations program is rich in culture and joy.
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Hawthorne
2025 LHC World of Movies
9 August 2025
Lourdes Hill College
Various Activities, School
A celebration of international cinema with themed activities, food, and fun for all ages.
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Chapel Hill
Forest Family Sundays @ THECA
10 August 2025
The Hut
Family
A guided forest experience with nature play, crafts, and wildlife discovery.
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New Farm
Run 2 Cure – Brisbane 2025
10 August 2025
New Farm Park
Sports Activities, Family, Fundraiser
Walk, run, and raise funds to fight childhood cancer in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Hamilton
Bluey’s World – 2025
7 November 2024 – 15 March 2026
Northshore Pavilion
Kids Activities, Family
Step inside the Heeler family home and into the magic of Bluey’s world in this immersive, interactive experience that runs all summer long.
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Clandestine: The Cabaret – A Farewell and a Beginning
8–10 August 2025
Brisbane Circus Centre
School, Cabaret
A vibrant night of acrobatics, dance, and storytelling by emerging student performers bidding farewell with flair.
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Second Life Markets: Brisbane
10 August 2025
Superordinary
Community, Market
Sustainable fashion, handmade goods, and pre-loved treasures in a family-friendly space.
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Mt Coot-tha
Perfect Little Planet
9–10 August 2025
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Kids Activities, Family
A charming animated journey through the solar system, perfect for curious young minds.
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Tycho Goes to Mars
9 August 2025
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Kids Activities, Family
Join Tycho the dog on a science-packed journey to the Red Planet.
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Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
10 August 2025
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Kids Activities, Family
A seasonal tale that brings the science of Earth to life.
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Make and Create for Kids
9 August 2025
Mt Coot-tha Library
Kids Activities, Family
Free drop-in arts and crafts fun for the little creatives.
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Toowong
ACTivate Children’s Club
9 August 2025
Anzac Park
Kids Activities, Family
Imaginative theatre games and expressive play for kids aged 6–10.
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Indooroopilly
STEAM Ahead on the Intelino EKKA Train
9 August 2025
Indooroopilly Library
Kids Activities, Family
A hands-on robotics session with smart trains and playful coding.
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STEAM Sundays
10 August 2025
Indooroopilly Library
Kids Activities, Family
Creative science, tech and engineering fun for young explorers.
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Brisbane City
Clock Tower Tour
9–10 August 2025
Museum of Brisbane
Kids Activities, Family
Take a ride in the old-timey lift and view Brisbane from above.
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Brisbane Square (CBD)
Tinker Table
9 August 2025
Brisbane Square Library
Kids Activities, Family
Tactile tinkering and mini-making for little hands.
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Rainbow Families Storytime
9 August 2025
Brisbane Square Library
Kids Activities, Family
An inclusive storytime celebrating diversity and family.
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Sunnybank Hills
First 5 Forever Children’s Storytime
9 August 2025
Sunnybank Hills Library
Kids Activities
Sing, rhyme, read and play with your little one in this joyful early literacy session perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
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Oxley
Wheely Fun
9 August 2025
Nixon Park
Family, Sports Activities
Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard—or anything with wheels! This active family event features ride zones, games, and outdoor fitness fun.
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Bracken Ridge
Brick Builders Code Club
9 August 2025
Bracken Ridge Library
Kids Activities, Family
Creative coding with LEGO—perfect for budding techies.
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Moorooka
CONNECTIONS: UQBA’s 2025 Business Revue
8–9 August 2025
Empress Theatre – Arcana
School, Theatre, Social, Business
A witty, musical, and satirical stage show from UQ’s business students—blending corporate themes with laugh-out-loud sketches and musical numbers.
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Manly
Manly Creative Markets
10 August 2025
Little Bayside Park
Kids Activities, Family
Handmade treasures, food stalls, and live music by the bay.
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Wakerley
Group Boxing
9 August 2025
Wakerley Park
Family, Sports Activities
Get the whole family moving with this fun, high-energy boxing workout—designed for all ages and fitness levels.
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Upper Mt Gravatt
First 5 Forever Children’s Storytime
10 August 2025
Garden City Library
Kids Activities, Family
Boost early learning with this joyful storytelling session.
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Whether you’re chasing teddy bear picnics, curious about the stars, or ready to groove, this weekend in Brisbane is packed with opportunities to laugh, learn, and connect as a family. With events happening in every corner of the city, libraries, parks, planetariums, theatres, and more, there’s something magical waiting for every age and interest.