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Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs - Goat
Enjoy the magic of the movies with Goat at your local park. The film will start shortly after sundown, so get in early to secure your spot. Take along chairs or a blanket, snacks or purchase from our vendors. This movie screening will have subtitles. This event is pet friendly! Please make sure to keep your furry friends on a leash if you bring them along.
Kindness Treasure Hunt
Proudly Sponsored by Brisbane City Council.The Kindness Treasure Hunt is a free community event for children aged 5-12 designed to teach the values of kindness, gratitude and community spirit through action.Along the treasure hunt journey, children will meet some of Brisbane's local heroes, including firefighters, police officers, first responders and hospital staff and learn about the important contribution they make to our community every day.Rather than simply talking about kindness, the children will actively practise it by personally handing out approximately 750 appreciation gifts as a heartfelt "thank you" to these local heroes.The Kindness Treasure Hunt encourages children to recognize the people who help keep our community safe, healthy and connected, showing them, that even small acts of appreciation can make a meaningful difference.Small hands. Big impact.
Northey Street Organic Farmers Market
There are a wide variety of organic fruits, veg, microgreens, grains and seeds, herbs and spices, meat, seafood, dairy, bread, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, pantry items, vegan food, ethical gifts, health and well-being services, kids activities, the City Farm Nursery, coffee, tea, juice, green smoothies, kombucha and Chai or Iced Matcha with your scrummy organic breakfast.For more information, visit the Northey Street City Farm website.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating mat work into the session.
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.
Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Explore the captivating world of sculpture through Sculptors Queensland's dynamic exhibitions, showcasing the mastery of local artists. Our curated displays unveil the diverse expressions of form, material, and concept, offering a visual feast for art enthusiasts.Join us on a journey of discovery and appreciation, as we celebrate the power of sculpture to inspire, provoke thought, and elevate the human experience.Sculptors Queensland, Brisbane Sculpture Festival is open during Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha opening hours.
Tai Chi Qigong
Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Riverside at the Gardens Market
Nestled in the beautiful City Botanic Gardens, our market is the perfect Sunday escape. Discover a vibrant mix of arts and crafts stalls, sip on freshly brewed coffee, and treat yourself to delicious croissants, pancakes, and a wide variety of international food delights.Spend the day wandering through the market and gardens, relaxing in the park, and enjoying live music while the kids play. It's the perfect way to unwind and soak up the Sunday atmosphere.Brisbane's original craft market - celebrating 40 years!Open every Sunday - 8am-3pm.For more information, visit the Riverside Market website.
Zumba®
Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves! The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. Come join the party.
Zumba®
Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves! The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. Come join the party.
QUEER SLICE X Melt: LGBTQIA+ Makers Market
QUEER SLICE X Melt is back and bigger than ever!Magandjin's favourite Queer makers' market has joined forces with its biggest festival of Queer art and culture for another year. Join us on Sunday 25th October as we take over The Lanes, Fortitude Valley with a celebration of local Queer creatives!Grab a coffee, buy local, and help us fill Winn Lane, Bakery Lane and California Lane with art and joy. Whether you're into paintings or pastries, jewellery or jams, leatherwork or landscapes: QUEER SLICE X Melt is for everyone.QUEER SLICE X Melt is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council.QUEER SLICE is an LGBTQIA+ artist market focused on amplifying the voices of local Queer creatives in Brisbane.
Malayalee Community Fellowship
Join us for a time of community, reflection, and togetherness at our weekly Sunday gathering.Hosted by the Malayalam-speaking community in Brisbane, this event offers an opportunity to connect, find encouragement, and share in uplifting messages. Everyone is welcome!Find out more via their website.
Sherwood Arboretum guided walk
Sherwood Arboretum, established in 1925, is Brisbane's only botanic garden dedicated exclusively to growing Australian native trees. The Arboretum holds scientific and cultural values with many of the original plantings undertaken by prominent citizens of Brisbane.The guided walk will be led by the Volunteer Guides of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum. Requirements: Wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Meeting point: Meet at the shelter adjacent to the main carpark off Jolimont Street, Sherwood. Age: Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk
Join one of our welcoming and experienced Brisbane Greeters as they share their knowledge and passion for Brisbane on this guided walking tour.Explore our booking site to discover a Brisbane Greeters walk to suit you, whether it be in the CBD or one of our most historically significant suburbs. For locals and visitors alike.
Warrajamba
Follow the mermaid in the bay. Dive into story, culture and hands-on creativity with our latest Artist in Residence, Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins.Journey alongside Delvene to the shores of Minjerribah and discover the ancestral story of Warrajamba, the mermaid, a living cultural legacy that Delvene continues to explore as she searches for its lost ending.Get hands-on and create your own mermaid or dugong using artist-designed stamps, connecting with the stories of Warrajamba and Yungong, the dugong. Discover Delvene's powerful sculptural work made from materials gathered from Country - yungair/yungaire (freshwater reed), talwalpin (beach hibiscus cotton tree), and quampie shell.Come and be immersed in a space that celebrates care for land, sea and story.MoB's Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.The Creative Space is proudly supported by Major Partner Brisbane Airport and generously supported by Ian and Cass George, and Holly and John Livingstone.Warrajamba is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Artist in Residence: Renee Kire
Step inside an exciting new residency project that invites you to experience art in unexpected ways.Artist in Residence Renee Kire takes over Museum of Brisbane's entryway, transforming these spaces with a vibrant and dynamic mix of striking vinyl graphics and sculptural timber elements. These features create an immersive pathway that stretches across walls and ceilings, guiding you into the heart of the Museum.Drawing inspiration from Minimalism while reinterpreting the movement through a contemporary feminist lens, Kire brings fresh attention to the often-overlooked contributions of women in the field. Bright, colourful and welcoming for all visitors, the artwork is both joyful and thought-provoking.Responding directly to the architecture of the Museum, City Hall and the Brisbane cityscape, Kire's design reveals unexpected connections between the built environment and abstract form. Repetition, rhythm and thoughtful details invite you to slow down, look closely and discover new perspectives.MoB's Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2026 exhibition
Brisbane through the lens of local photographers.The winners exhibition of the 2026 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards brings together striking photographic works that capture the city's spirit - from familiar streets and riverside scenes to the fleeting moments, routines and characters that make Brisbane feel like home.New this year, the Brisbane Postcards Collection category invites photographers to showcase Brisbane's charm and energy through images that locals recognise, and visitors instantly fall in love with. Selected winning works will be available as collectible postcards at MoB Shop.Open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane, the 2026 Awards celebrate what makes our city unique through this year's theme, Everyday Brisbane.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Audrey Gibbs Art Prize
Audrey Gibbs joined the Royal Queensland Art Society in 1983 and was recognised as a Fellow of the society in 2009. This exhibition explores genre artworks, one of Audrey's great pleasures.This exhibition focuses on Genre Artworks, one of Audrey's favourite themes to paint. Genre Artworks are those that depict ordinary people in everyday situations, both in the exterior and the interior. Rather than heroic or mythological subjects, these works celebrate the familiar: everyday people participating in domestic routines, work, leisure, social gatherings, and quiet moments of daily life.The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Martial arts
Bookings essential. Learn martial arts moves together; this is a great opportunity for young people to bond with their grandparents.This is a GOLD'n'Kids event suitable for seniors and young people 5 years and over.
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.
Bands in Parks: Community Train Day
Bands in Parks perform at McPherson Park for Community Train Day.Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, live music, food and plant stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club with music by Bayside Brass.For more information please contact Brisbane Metropolitan BandsLocation: McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge
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.
Come and try lawn bowls
Bookings essential. Discover the fun and friendly game of lawn bowls! Perfect for all skill levels, lawn bowls is a low-impact activity that combines strategy, precision and a touch of competition. You must wear flat-soled shoes or go barefoot.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
First 5 Forever children's storytime
Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories, songs and mark making activities for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.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.Walk duration: Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Martial arts
Bookings essential. Learn martial arts moves together; this is a great opportunity for young people to bond with their grandparents.This is a GOLD'n'Kids event suitable for seniors and young people 5 years and over.
Senses alive: see, hear and touch nature
Bookings essential. Go for a walk and see the trees, hear the birds, touch the leaves and breathe in the fresh air. Hear some stories and songs about the senses, engage in some creative activities that explore the textures of the park and play some games that will get you moving.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 3-8 years.
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Bands in Parks: Grandparents Day Concert
Bands in Parks performs at Brisbane Botanic Gardens.Join Windsor Brass to celebrate Grandparents Day. You'll hear a bit of everything from swing-era standards all the way through to contemporary big band arrangements, some blues, funk and jazz through the ages. Bring the family to the bandstand for an afternoon of music in the park.Location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong.
Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret Gala
Brisbane City Council presents the Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret Gala: Legends and icons: the people, moments and music that shaped our world.Enjoy a spectacular afternoon of entertainment featuring the finest acts from the Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret program as they perform alongside industry mentors. Through song, music, dance and spoken word, performers bring to life a soundtrack of social change, unity, hope and celebration.Come along and support these wonderful, talented seniors at the Lord Mayor's Cabaret Gala.The Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret program is producer by Chris Fennessy, Epiphany Productions (Aust).