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Pilates
Pilates strengthens and stretches simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join any week.
Zumba Gold®
Bookings essential. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Children’s storytime in the park - Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
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.
Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. The walks are taken at a gentle pace for about one hour. Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Location: Meet at the City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway). Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - Mariana Verna Sextet
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents Mariana Verna Sextet. Returning to the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert Series after a celebrated debut in April of 2025, Mariana Verna is a Magandjin-based jazz vocalist and educator recognised for her warm tone, expressive phrasing, and deep passion for improvisation. A captivating performer, Mariana brings spontaneity and soul to every stage she graces, from the Brisbane Jazz Club to intimate venues across the city. In addition to her performance work, Mariana is the creator of the BNE Jazz Guide, a dedicated platform that supports and promotes Brisbane's vibrant jazz community. Her dual role as both artist and advocate has made her a vital voice in keeping the city's jazz culture thriving and accessible. For this special midday performance, Mariana will be joined by an outstanding ensemble of local talent: Harry Beeton (drums), Joe Machen (piano), Connor Perkins (upright bass), Alyssa Sinclair (trumpet), and Chris James (alto saxophone). Together, they'll deliver an hour of swing, soul, and inventive improvisation, a performance sure to delight jazz lovers and newcomers alike. This performance is AUSLAN interpreted. This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Evolution Productions.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.
Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. The walks are taken at a gentle pace for about one hour. Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Location: Meet at the City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway). Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Taiso
Taiso is a Japanese word for exercise or calisthenics. Improve your balance and movement at this fun class that is suitable for all levels of fitness. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Weighted mobility training
***This event has been cancelled. *** Bookings essential. A focused strength and mobility session to build strength and stay flexible using dumbbells, a yoga mat and a chair. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Kids sports
Fun park games for the whole family to enjoy.
Yoga
This class will improve your attention, sleep health, strength, flexibility, performance, cognition, confidence, compassion and emotional intelligence. All levels welcome including pregnant and post-natal women. If you have an injury or medical conditions please advise prior to the class.
Zumba Gold®
Enjoy a low-impact, moderate-intensity workout in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Have fun shaking it at your own pace to zesty Latin tunes, Indian-infused rhythms, plus other music from around the world. This class can help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination.
Introduction to lawn bowls
Bookings essential. Discover the fun and friendly game of lawn bowls! Perfect for all ages and skill levels, lawn bowls is a low-impact activity that combines strategy, precision, and a touch of competition. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Chair Zumba
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun, simple and low-impact Zumba workout while seated. Shake it at your own pace to zesty tunes and rhythms.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yogalates
Yoga and Pilates fusion, a fitness routine that combines Pilates exercises with the postures and breathing techniques of yoga. Suitable for all ages, no previous yoga experience required.
Brisbane City Markets - Reddacliff Place
The original of the Brisbane City Markets inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions, gifts or more. Find out more on the Brisbane City Markets website. Reddacliff Place is located at the very top of Queen Street Mall.
Functional fitness
Bookings essential. Movement is fundamental for enjoying an active, fun and healthy life. This program will focus on improving your balance, stability, co-ordination, strength and cardio fitness for healthy ageing. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements designed for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Chair yoga
Enjoy stretching, strengthening and breathing techniques combined with relaxation. Perfect for people who have difficulty getting up and down from the ground. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga for mobility
A gentle movement class blended with yoga to improve your strength, balance and posture. No floor work included. Suitable for all fitness levels. An exercise band is required. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Zumba Gold®
Bookings essential. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Guided ride - Ferny Grove Rail Trail
The Samford Valley Rail Trail (20km return trip) is a recreational cycling and walking trail beginning at Ferny Grove Railway Station and continuing towards Samford Valley along Lanita Rd. The sealed rail trail (also known as Samford to Ferny Grove Cycle Link) is well-maintained and clearly sign-posted. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
AI Masterclass for Business
Is your business currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI), or considering how to responsibly adopt AI to support your team and operations? AI is rapidly reshaping the way businesses operate. This practical masterclass has been designed to support Brisbane small business owners and managers to understand, plan and apply AI in a way that is appropriate, secure and aligned with their business goals. Brief overview: Join us for a full-day, hands-on masterclass focused on building practical digital capability for Brisbane businesses. Delivered in a small group environment, this session provides tailored guidance and real-world application rather than theoretical discussion. Participants will learn how to translate emerging AI technologies into practical tools that improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and support informed decision-making. In this interactive session, you will: Build a Real AI Strategy Develop a structured approach to AI adoption using Advancer’s Six Pillars of AI Readiness. This framework helps you assess your current capability, data readiness and risk considerations, ensuring AI is applied where it delivers real operational value. Vibe Code” Your Own Business Web Tool Learn how modern AI tools can be used to prototype and build simple, functional internal business applications without the need for traditional coding. Create AI Agents That Do the Heavy Lifting Move beyond basic use of generative AI and learn how to design task-specific AI agents that can assist with routine administrative work, internal processes, customer enquiries and workflow coordination. Future-Proof Your Local Visibility Understand how customer search behaviour is changing, including the shift from traditional search engines to AI-driven “answer engines.” Learn practical steps to ensure your Brisbane business remains visible, credible and discoverable when customers rely on AI tools to find local services. You will leave the session with a self-built functional business app, simple automation workflows, AI agents configured for common administrative tasks and a clear, practical roadmap for responsible AI implementation. Facilitator: Llew Jury - Managing Director, Advancer AI AI agency leader, entrepreneur and multiple-exit founder with 25+ years experience across Australia, Europe, Asia and NZ. Managing Director of Advancer – The AI Agency, helping 100+ Australian businesses drive AI-led growth through automation, agents and custom AI, alongside workforce transformation, change and upskilling. Brisbane City Council funds free business support delivered by expert providers as part of its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Brisbane businesses. Participants must work in a business located within the Brisbane local government area. Unsure of your local Council? Visit the Queensland Electoral Commission website to check your local government area.
Bollywood fitness
Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class suitable for all abilities, where we laugh, move and have fun with simple, enjoyable dance steps. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.