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Billy Buddies ball sports
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10 - 10:30am

Billy Buddies ball sports

Bookings essential. This program is designed for kids aged 2-7 and serves as the home of Non-Contact Rugby League for children. At Billy Buddies, they celebrate all sports not just Rugby League! Their programs focus on fun, helping kids build social skills while learning the fundamentals of Rugby League and ball sports in general.

Tai Chi Qigong
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10 - 11am

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®
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10 - 11am

Zumba Gold®

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.

Clock Tower Tour
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:15am - 4:45pm

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 - Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

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.

Billy Buddies ball sports
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:30 - 11am

Billy Buddies ball sports

Bookings essential. This program is designed for kids aged 2-7 and serves as the home of Non-Contact Rugby League for children. At Billy Buddies, they celebrate all sports not just Rugby League! Their programs focus on fun, helping kids build social skills while learning the fundamentals of Rugby League and ball sports in general.

MoveFit
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:35 - 11:35am

MoveFit

Bookings essential. Maintain or increase your fitness with exercises; improve strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in a fun, welcoming group setting. Specifically targeted to suit active older adults and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
Friday, 8 May 2026, 11am - 12pm

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.

Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Friday, 8 May 2026, 11am - 12pm

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 - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Friday, 8 May 2026, 1 - 2pm

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
Friday, 8 May 2026, 1 - 2pm

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.

Beginners lawn bowls
Friday, 8 May 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

Beginners lawn bowls

Bookings essential. Try lawn bowls, a sport that helps to build leg and core strength, stability and coordination in a friendly social environment. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

ACTivate children's club
Friday, 8 May 2026, 3:15 - 5:15pm

ACTivate children's club

Bookings essential. Come and play ball games, brave the obstacle courses and relays, enjoy sack and egg and spoon races, participate in drama based interactive games and much more! These sessions will ACTivate participants and have a strong focus on creativity and fun in a safe, relaxed and energetic environment.

2026 Brunswick Street Live
Friday, 8 May 2026, 4 - 10pm

2026 Brunswick Street Live

Don’t miss the return of this popular free, all‑ages live music event in Brunswick Street Mall - now with a refreshed Friday‑night format designed to kickstart your weekend in the Valley. Celebrate Brisbane’s vibrant local music scene with a curated lineup of live acts on the outdoor main stage and the lively atmosphere that makes the Valley one of Brisbane’s most iconic cultural destinations. Whether you’re finishing work, heading out for dinner, or looking for a free night of great music, Brunswick Street Live offers something for everyone. Now in its fourth year, Brunswick Street Live continues to build its reputation as a must‑do event on Brisbane’s music and cultural calendar. Brunswick Street Mall stage acts: 4pm: Event begins. Arrive early to explore the Brunswick Street Mall and ease into the evening atmosphere.  4–4.30pm: Act 1 - flamingo blonde. 5–5.30pm: Act 2 - Super Hotel. 6–6.40pm: Act 3 - Ruby Mae. 7–7.40pm: Act 4 - Mariae Cassandra. 8–8.40pm: Act 5 - Day We Ran. 9–9.50pm: Act 6 (final act) - Radio Free Alice. 10pm: Event close. Valley precinct in‑venue acts at Blutes Bar stage (18+): 6.30–7.10pm: Adjoa. 7.30–8.10pm: RENO Ltd. 8.30–9.10pm: Los Houseplants F.C.  Visit the MyValley website for more information.

Kids sports
Friday, 8 May 2026, 4 - 5pm

Kids sports

Fun park games for the whole family to enjoy.

Obstacle training circuit
Friday, 8 May 2026, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Obstacle training circuit

Join us for an exciting obstacle training circuit! Develop new skills and techniques on the obstacle course while building strength and improving your fitness. It's a fun and energising session you won't want to miss! Meet at the obstacle course at Simpsons Playground.

Adult run squad
Friday, 8 May 2026, 5 - 6pm

Adult run squad

Come and try running with fully accredited coaches. Learn techniques that will help you run stronger and smarter. These sessions focus on technique, speed, endurance and fun. All levels welcome.

West End Markets
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 6am - 2pm

West End Markets

A weekly community event featuring music with fresh produce and healthy fast food, fashion and gifts under a canopy of glorious giant fig trees. Davies Park Market West End has a wide array of products and produce that you won’t find anywhere else in Brisbane.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7 - 8am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7 - 8am

Yoga

Enjoy stretching, strengthening and breathing techniques combined with relaxation. No previous yoga experience required.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7:15 - 8:15am

Yoga

Bookings essential. Enjoy yoga in the park. Stretching and breathing exercises to relax the mind and body. Suitable for all abilities.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

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.

Learn to maintain your bike (basic)
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7:30 - 9:30am

Learn to maintain your bike (basic)

This popular course will teach you how to change a tyre and keep your bike rolling with basic maintenance tips that will save you money.  Come with or without your bike.  Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 8 - 9am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 8 - 9am

Yoga

Enjoy yoga in the park. Stretching and breathing exercises to relax the mind and body. Suitable for all abilities.

Group boxing
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 8 - 9am

Group boxing

Bookings essential. Our group boxing is family friendly and suitable from around 10 years old to seniors. This is ideal for your cardio fitness, strength, coordination and will offer some great self-defence tips.

Zumba®
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 8 - 9am

Zumba®

Shake it at your own pace to zesty tunes and spicy tracks. The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. Join the party.