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Children's storytime in the park - Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks
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.
Strength and cardio
Get active with like-minded people by maintaining or increasing your independence, improve brain function and boost mood with strength training. This low-impact workout is suitable for all fitness levels.This is 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.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Free guided tours - 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.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.Walk timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Meeting point: 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 tours - 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.Walk timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.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.
Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret Showcase
The Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret is a free program for Brisbane seniors. It offers expert guidance and helps develop creative talents in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Prepare, deliver, succeed - if you can dream it, you can do it!This year's theme is Legends and icons: the people, moments and music that shaped our world. This theme is a powerful way to celebrate the extraordinary individuals, defining moments and unforgettable music that have shaped generations.After completing the masterclasses, some participants perform in a showcase which are held across the city. 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 a Lord Mayor's Cabaret Showcase.The Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret program is producer by Chris Fennessy, Epiphany Productions (Aust).
Gentle fitness
Bookings essential. Join this fun and gentle exercise class to improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Enjoy all fitness benefits in one class for all levels. If needed, you can use a chair too. Bring an exercise band if you have one.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Chair fitness
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun and effective body conditioning class from the comfort of a chair. Work on improving strength, toning, suppleness, balance and coordination at your own pace.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Gathering: Rochelle Pitt
Gathering presents Rochelle Pitt.Experience the powerful voice and inspiring story of Rochelle Pitt Watson, a proud Quandamooka, Meriam Erubam Le singer-songwriter whose music celebrates culture, strength, and identity.Rochelle began singing and performing from a young age through church and choir communities in Far North Queensland. In her early twenties, she gained widespread recognition with her original songs Too Deadly My Sister and Black to Reality, from her acclaimed EP Black to Reality-a collection of uplifting and empowering songs that honour First Nations people and experiences.Renowned for her captivating stage presence and heartfelt performances, Rochelle has built a successful career spanning music festivals, community events, and corporate engagements across Australia. Her journey from nurse and mother to national television performer on The X Factor Australia has inspired audiences around the country. Rochelle continues to share her passion for music through live performances, including songs from her EP Soul Mumma.Join us on Wednesday 9 September, from 12 noon to 1pm, at the Queen Street Mall Main Stage for a special lunchtime performance by Rochelle Pitt and enjoy an afternoon of free live entertainment.This Gathering event is produced by Cre8tive Nations.
Chair yoga
Enjoy being supported by the chair as you stretch and strengthen your body with both seated and standing poses.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Lite yoga
Bookings essential. Become more flexible, fit and relaxed. This session is specifically designed for beginners.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Belly dance
Booking essential. Enjoy gentle dance focused on fitness, coordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun. Belly dance provides physical, emotional and psychological benefits. Suitable for all levels. Bring a belly dance belt if you have one.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
Bookings essential. 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.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Seated ballet
Bookings essential. A gentle, chair-based program blending creative dance with expert physiotherapy. Designed to improve mobility, coordination, and flexibility, these low-impact, accessible sessions are ideal for adults with limited mobility, injury recovery, or anyone preferring seated exercise.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Kick start kids
Bookings essential. A fun introduction to movement, teamwork, and play through age-appropriate, non-competitive soccer-style games. Sessions use simplified rules, colourful equipment, and imaginative activities that build physical skills, coordination, and social connection.
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.
Breathe & Reset
Bookings essential. Combining gentle movement with a focus on effective pranayama breathwork techniques to help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall wellbeing.
Beginner line dancing
Bookings essential. Improve your memory, stay active, and have fun at the same time. It's a fantastic way to make new friends, and no partner is required. Everyone is welcome.
Salsation
Bookings essential. Salsation is here to make you sweat to the hot beats of Latino music. Salsation is fitness meets salsa and is a popular dance originating in the Caribbean commonly used at social events. With worldwide fame, this rhythm will make you move your feet and hips while you get fit. Suitable for all ages and even those with two left feet.
Beginner 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.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Forest bathing yoga
Bookings essential. Join us on the platform of the senses trail surrounded by bushland for an hour of forest bathing yoga. Allow your senses to absorb the beautiful forests while stretching and strengthening your body mindfully. Suitable for all abilities.
Move, stretch and breathe
Enjoy a gentle blend of movement, yoga and breathing techniques to increase your cardio, flexibility, strength and balance. All levels catered for.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Resistance band strength training
Bookings essential. Enjoy this great exercise class on the green and under cover while focusing on improving your strength.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.
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.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
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.
Social tennis with a qualified coach
Bookings essential. This is a social and fun coaching lesson with qualified tennis coaches, for all abilities and ages. Come along and re-ignite your passion for tennis.
Music beat kids groups
Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.