Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.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.
One-on-one tech help
Contact Kenmore Library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
One-on-one tech help
Contact the library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
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.
Create it
Drop in to Wynnum Library to spark your child's imagination through learning by making. Participate in hands-on activities that explore science, technology, reading and art.Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.
Make and create
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities.Ideal for children aged 4-11 years and their carers.
Sky Martial Arts Academy
Discipline for Taekwondo & Korean Sword Art.Tae Kwon Do is one of the most systematic and powerful Korean Martial Arts. It uses offence and defence techniques with all parts of the human body while hands and feet play key roles in the techniques.It is a discipline that shows a way of enhancing one's spirit and life through mental and physical training. Today it is a global martial art that has an international reputation and stands proudly among official games in the Olympics.
Kids sports
Bookings essential. Fun, high energy park games that the whole family can enjoy! Every session combines active play with skill building challenges that improve coordination, fitness, and teamwork.
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.
Chess club
Play chess in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Practise against others of similar ages or seek tougher challenges. Ideal for children of all ages.
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.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Outdoor gym circuit
Boost your fitness and learn how to train effectively using the outdoor gym facilities. These workshops focus on functional strength, core stability and full-body conditioning using a mix of equipment and bodyweight exercises.
Run Wild: Trail Runs
Discover the fun of trail running while exploring Brisbane's bush tracks and parklands. Build fitness, balance and endurance as you learn pacing, navigating varied terrain and running safely on natural surfaces. Suitable for beginner to intermediate.
Kids karate classes
Kids karate classes for primary school aged children.Play On vouchers accepted.
Ashgrove craft circle
Join us for a chat and a laugh while working on your craft project. Please bring your own craft materials.
Tricia Stringer - 'The Paradise Resort'
Bookings required. To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite or call the library.Join bestselling author Tricia Stringer as she shares her latest novel, The Paradise Resort.Who doesn't love a luxurious holiday? But even paradise can have an off day... A funny, warm and wise insight into the joys and challenges of finding community in the most unlikely places, from the bestselling author of The Road Trip.Books will be available for purchase, or bring your copy from home to be signed.Presented as part of the Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence series.
Zen Do Kai karate classes
Family oriented, reality based self-defence classes.
Prenatal yoga
Bookings essential. Relax, move and prepare for birth with gentle prenatal yoga. Build strength, confidence and connection in a warm, supportive environment. No experience needed.
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.
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose.Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs.This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region's most talented First Nations artists and designers.Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that's making a difference, one garment at a time.Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose 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. For more information, visit MoB website.Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.
Diwali Festival of Lights
Join the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and experience the joy, colour and spirit of one of the most important festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide. Traditionally observed over five days, Diwali symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair.This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Shingle Inn annual RizeUp Christmas gift appeal
Shingle Inn are in conjuction with Rizeup for the annual Christmas gift appeal.We're proud to partner with RizeUp this Christmas helping those affected by domestic and family violence. Bring your un-wrapped toys and gifts in-store to make a difference for individuals and families across Australia.Gift ideas include:arts and craftsbaby toyssports ballsbooksboard gamesbaby dollsbath toysgift vouchers.We will be collecting gifts until Friday 4 December 2026.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
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.
HIIT - cardio strength and core
Circuit training, strength, cardio and core. Boost up your heart rate, with this fun active class to improve your cardio and core strength. High intensity interval training, mixed with circuit training and tabata. All ages and abilities welcome.
Pilates
Bookings essential. Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
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.
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.