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Little Artist's Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Night Feast
Staged at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, Night Feast is a month-long sensory celebration of feasting and art, running from 29 July to 23 August 2026.Set within a temporary village of Queensland fretwork, Cantonese lacquer and luminous neon, a selection of Brisbane's top chefs will feature their exclusive dishes. The culinary feast is paired with a menu of immersive art interventions, light installations and performance.Night Feast is a non-profit event produced by Brisbane Powerhouse through the support of Brisbane City Council.Entry to Night Feast is free and open to all ages.Note: Night Feast is a cashless event.For more information, visit the Night Feast website.
Seido Karate Classes for Children
Our children's program has classes at 5.30pm, three times per week (Monday, Thursday & Friday).The majority of students in our children's program are 6-12 years old, but we have some children start as young as 4 or 5 and some parents who join in the class with their child(ren).Our classes are suitable for beginners through to advanced students. On Monday and Thursday, an advanced class is run simultaneously for our advanced yellow, green, and brown belt students.Children learn discipline, focus, confidence, strength and humility as well as being active and learning to socialise and work with other children of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Zen Do Kai karate classes
Family oriented, reality based self-defence classes.
Seido Karate Classes for Adults & Teens
Our adult program offers classes at 6.30pm, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday).Our adult program includes students as young as 10 through to students as mature as 80+! The adult syllabus starts from 15 years old, with students learning the junior (children's) syllabus up until this age.Our classes are suitable for beginners through to advanced students. On Monday and Thursday, an advanced class is run simultaneously for our green, brown and black belt students. Black belt classes are also run at 7.30pm on Monday and Thursday.Adults and teenagers learn discipline, focus, confidence, strength and humility as well as being active and having the opportunity to socialise, meet and work out with like-minded individuals of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Children's storytime in the park - Frew Park, Milton
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.Location: On site parking available off Frew Street. Session is held at playground.
Little Artist's Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Children's storytime in the park - Frew Park, Milton
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.Location: On site parking available off Frew Street. Session is held at playground.
Night Feast
Staged at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, Night Feast is a month-long sensory celebration of feasting and art, running from 29 July to 23 August 2026.Set within a temporary village of Queensland fretwork, Cantonese lacquer and luminous neon, a selection of Brisbane's top chefs will feature their exclusive dishes. The culinary feast is paired with a menu of immersive art interventions, light installations and performance.Night Feast is a non-profit event produced by Brisbane Powerhouse through the support of Brisbane City Council.Entry to Night Feast is free and open to all ages.Note: Night Feast is a cashless event.For more information, visit the Night Feast website.
Little Artist's Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.
Open day onboard STS Young Endeavour
Visit Australia's national sail training ship, STS Young Endeavour, in Brisbane!Explore the ship, meet the Royal Australian Navy staff crew, and hear from the Young Endeavour Ambassadors about their voyage experience, and ask the team how you can apply for your own voyage of a lifetime.The event is free, open to all ages and great for the whole family. Visitors are encouraged to wear enclosed, flat shoes and shorts/pants.Since 1988, the ship has welcomed over 15,000 young Australians on board and sailed more than 500,000 nautical miles. A voyage in Young Endeavour is a challenging adventure at sea for youth aged 16-23 years. It's a unique opportunity for youth to develop teamwork and leadership skills through an internationally recognised youth development program.Location: Dockside Marina, Kangaroo Point.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Perfect Little Planet
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.This show contains some sudden sound effects, fast moving scenes and flashing light sequences.
Tycho Goes to Mars
Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars?Produced by Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks, Museums Victoria.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.
Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2026
The Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2026 marks a significant milestone, celebrating 35 years of Ukrainian independence. Hosted by the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc, a not-for-profit and ACNC-registered charity, this year's festival is more meaningful than ever, highlighting the resilience, spirit and cultural richness of Ukraine.Visitors can enjoy a full day of immersive experiences, including live music and performances, traditional Ukrainian dance, authentic Ukrainian food and desserts, cultural displays, artisan market stalls and a range of family-friendly activities for all ages. Whether you have Ukrainian heritage or simply enjoy discovering new cultures, the festival offers a welcoming space for the broader community to come together in celebration. Celebrate culture, celebrate community and join us in marking 35 years of Ukrainian independence.Location: Ukranian Club Brisbane, 47 Galsworthy Street, Holland Park WestProudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council. For more information please visit Ukrainian Festival Facebook Page.
Latin Kids Fiesta 2026
Latin Kids Fiesta is a vibrant, free, family-friendly celebration bringing the colours, rhythms, and cultures of Latin America to life.Held at Gregory Park, Milton, a green open space just minutes from Brisbane's CBD, the event features live music, dance performances, cultural workshops, arts and crafts, and authentic food from across different Latin American countries. The stalls and activities reflect a rich multicultural mix, creating a welcoming space where families can explore, learn, and connect.It's a joyful day celebrating cultural diversity through interactive experiences, traditional games, and community connection.Remember to bring a picnic rug, invite your amigos and familia, and join the fiesta.For more information, please visit the Latin Oz website.
Night Feast
Staged at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, Night Feast is a month-long sensory celebration of feasting and art, running from 29 July to 23 August 2026.Set within a temporary village of Queensland fretwork, Cantonese lacquer and luminous neon, a selection of Brisbane's top chefs will feature their exclusive dishes. The culinary feast is paired with a menu of immersive art interventions, light installations and performance.Night Feast is a non-profit event produced by Brisbane Powerhouse through the support of Brisbane City Council.Entry to Night Feast is free and open to all ages.Note: Night Feast is a cashless event.For more information, visit the Night Feast website.
G'day Little Queenslanders
Join us for a morning of free children's entertainment and family-friendly activities, featuring a Live Interactive Experience with Bluey and Bingo.You can explore information stalls about essential government resources and local services, grab a bite to eat from food and beverage trucks, and unwind in relaxing spaces designed for families to enjoy together.To celebrate our youngest residents (0-2 years), families can register to receive a personalised certificate to officially welcome their Little Queenslander into the community.Get in early, the first 200 little Queenslanders at the event will receive a free kids' bucket hat!
Bracken Ridge Backyard Bonanza
Get ready for the Bracken Ridge Backyard Bonanza, a vibrant day packed with live music, entertainment, delicious food, and activities for all ages. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a great day out in the heart of the community.This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the event Facebook.
Little Artist's Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.
Brisbane Kite Festival
A wonderful free family event full of fun for all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to teens and young and older adults. Bring your own kite or choose one from the wide variety on sale.Food trucks, a sausage sizzle, children's rides, face painting and other fun activities promise a lovely day in the winter sun.This event is organised by the Rotary Clubs of Brisbane South-East and Carindale and proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information please visit Brisbane Kite Festival Facebook.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Perfect Little Planet
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.This show contains some sudden sound effects, fast moving scenes and flashing light sequences.
Night Feast
Staged at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, Night Feast is a month-long sensory celebration of feasting and art, running from 29 July to 23 August 2026.Set within a temporary village of Queensland fretwork, Cantonese lacquer and luminous neon, a selection of Brisbane's top chefs will feature their exclusive dishes. The culinary feast is paired with a menu of immersive art interventions, light installations and performance.Night Feast is a non-profit event produced by Brisbane Powerhouse through the support of Brisbane City Council.Entry to Night Feast is free and open to all ages.Note: Night Feast is a cashless event.For more information, visit the Night Feast website.
Children's storytime in the park - Svoboda Park, Kuraby
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Little Artist's Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.
Gumtreekids Messy Play
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials.We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6-18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5sto join in the fun. These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play - all in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.Sibling rates and under 20 months are discounted. Play passes are available - 10 play sessions for purchase at a low rate.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.