Are you looking for something to do in Brisbane? Use our What's on in Brisbane search to find events and activities in our vibrant city. Brisbane City Council helps deliver thousands of markets, festivals and events each year.
All Brisbane City Council events and activities over the holidays for all ages: play with Dash robots, learn some basic techniques to make tiny fabric blooms, play Eye Spy in the Museum of Brisbane, freestyle scooter coaching, Playtopia at Roma Street parklands, Beginner and Intermediate Mountain Bike Skills, Craft sessions, Intro to Ukulele, Creative Teens- Air dry clay, Hip Hop Dance Class, STEAM Solar Science and many more activities
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Join us for a holiday adventure at the State Library and discover new ways to play during the school holidays!
Dive into the fascinating world of light and colour, science and art, as we explore our senses and the world around us in a science takeover. Uncover tabletop science experiments, create your own rangoli rainbow sand designs or learn about the ancient craft of weaving country. Get ready to have fun, learn something new, and unleash your creativity. All our activities and workshops are free to join.
Mark your calendars and follow Holiday fun on Facebook so you don't miss out!
Receive 10% off all in-store purchases at the Library Shop during the Holiday fun period. Simply mention ‘holiday fun’ at the checkout.
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Jurassic World by Brickman - Queensland Museum
An adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making.
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, in the largest LEGO® brick exhibition in Australia.
Featuring large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks. Relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.
More than two years and 10,000 build hours have gone into the creation of Jurassic World by Brickman®, making it the biggest exhibition The Brickman team have ever created. This is a not-to-be-missed experience for kids and adults alike.
Jurassic World by Brickman® opens 8 December 2023 until 14 July 2024.
Be a Scientist! Ignite your imagination in SparkLab, an interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space, ideal for 6 to 13 year olds!
Follow your curiosity and bring out your inner scientist as you question and wonder about the world around you.
Play and investigate your way through SparkLab, using many of the same skills that scientists, engineers and mathematicians use everyday.
Explore 40 interactive exhibits across three zones and discover the wonder of STEM in your everyday world! See live experiments at the Science Bar and get hands-on to create and solve challenges at the Maker Space.
The Cube is one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems. It's two storeys high, has 170m2 of high-definition screens, and includes 48 touch panels.
The space offers new and exciting learning opportunities for school groups, as we can use the responsive display screens to simulate environments, display data and interact with virtual objects. 30-minute interactive experiences include:
- Physics Observatory
- ChemWorld
- The Living Reef
- Code-A-Bot
State Library of Queensland - Holiday Fun Activities & Events
There’s adventure waiting for you these winter holidays at State Library. Discover an action-packed world full of imagination and exciting possibilities the whole family can enjoy. There will be a range of workshops and free activities for ages 0 to 12 years to entertain and inspire creativity.
Holiday fun discount: receive 10% off all in-store purchases at the Library Shop and Cafe during Holiday Fun. Mention Holiday Fun at checkout.
Booking required for Claymation creation and Culture weave workshops. Places are limited and tickets sell fast.
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Brisbane City Council's Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium opened in 1978. Located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, the Planetarium is home to the Cosmic Skydome - a 12.5-metre-diameter projection dome. Visit the Planetarium to enjoy a show (including a tour of Brisbane's night sky), and tour the Display Zone. The Planetarium also includes an observatory, Galaxy Gift Shop and Sundial Courtyard. If you want to want to further your interest in the universe, you can find useful links to discover more about astronomy. Stay up-to-date with the Planetarium by following our Facebook page.
Museum of Brisbane: Exhibitions
Explore our year-round program of social history and art exhibitions. Brisbane stories live here.
Autumn School Holidays Events - Museum of Brisbane
With a fun adventure available every single day of the week, there’s so much to see and do at MoB these Summer School Holidays.
Explore exciting exhibitions and events and creative workshops.
Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April
10:00am – 5:00pm
Open daily | FREE | Level 3 City Hall
The Castle of Tarragindi | GOMA
In a fantastical new Children’s Art Centre project at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) until 14 July 2024, Australian artist Natalya Hughes brings to life her vision for a castle interior that has its roots in both Turin, Italy, and the Brisbane suburb of Tarragindi. The artist explains the project where children can let their imaginations run wild as they explore the surprising delights of grotesque design. Learn More about The Castle of Tarragindi here.
NIDA Open Home - Performing Arts School Holiday Programs
Kids of all ages will love the school holiday day camps on offer at NIDA. Creativity is encouraged as kids sing, dance, write, direct and act their way through all the workshops on offer. Children as young as 2 years old are welcome, with special creative play sessions on offer. Holiday programs for kids are held across two locations in Brisbane so find your closest one.
Fox in the Box [Escape Room for Adults, Kids & Teens]
Looking for an escape room for Children, Kids or Teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations, then we have the answer for you...an innovative, exciting and creative way for your Children, Kids and Teens to have fun together in an escape room. Whether it’s for a birthday party, special celebration or just a group get together, then try our child friendly escape rooms for something totally different….
Urban Xtreme School Holiday Program
Looking for some inspiration to keep your kids active and entertained during the school holidays in Brisbane? Whether you’re looking for some family fun or get the kids supervised for the day, we’ve got you covered!… Trade screen time for some XTREME time and keep the kids active at Urban Xtreme.
Playtopia: Roma Street Parkland
Playtopia – where curiosity meets fun – is Roma Street Parkland's newest kids event, offering free activities for children on school holidays every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 1pm.
This Easter holiday, mark your calendars for April 3rd to 5th and 10th to 12th as Roma Street Parkland transforms into a haven of joy and discovery for kids aged 5-12 years old.
Park Play: Victoria Park - Easter Activities
These Easter school holidays, embark on an engaging and educational journey with Park Play, a fantastic, free holiday program nestled in the heart of Victoria Park.
Held on 1-3 and 8-10 April from 9am-1pm each day, children can engage in hands-on experiments, discover the magic of robotics, and unleash their inner scientists through interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities. Experienced educators will ensure a safe and stimulating environment offering a dynamic blend of fun and learning. The specially curated activities and workshops will captivate young minds, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a love for exploration. Head to Victoria Park for a holiday filled with laughter, curiosity, and unforgettable STEM adventures. Bookings are not required – simply show up on the day and join the fun. All ages are welcome though activities are best enjoyed by kids aged 3-12 years old.
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If you are looking for things to do with teenagers in Brisbane, well then stop the search and look no further! We have complied the best list of teens activities and fun things for teens to do so that you can get back to the million other things we know you have to do as a parent.
Fox in the Box [Escape Room for Adults, Kids & Teens]
Looking for an escape room for Children, Kids or Teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations, then we have the answer for you...an innovative, exciting and creative way for your Children, Kids and Teens to have fun together in an escape room. Whether it’s for a birthday party, special celebration or just a group get together, then try our child friendly escape rooms for something totally different….
Playtopia: Roma Street Parkland
Playtopia – where curiosity meets fun – is Roma Street Parkland's newest kids event, offering free activities for children on school holidays every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 1pm.
This Easter holiday, mark your calendars for April 3rd to 5th and 10th to 12th as Roma Street Parkland transforms into a haven of joy and discovery for kids aged 5-12 years old.
Autumn School Holidays Events - Museum of Brisbane
With a fun adventure available every single day of the week, there’s so much to see and do at MoB these Summer School Holidays.
Explore exciting exhibitions and events and creative workshops.
Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April
10:00am – 5:00pm
Open daily | FREE | Level 3 City Hall
Sharing Human Stories of Forced Migration (MOB Learn Workshop (Middle & Senior Students)
In this MoB Learn Workshop, middle and senior students explore how photographic portraiture can deepen our understanding of personal stories of forced migration and deportation.
Offering young people the opportunity to engage in both hands-on visual arts practice, as well as facilitated discussion, the workshop creates a space for growth and critical reflection.
Students are supported to consider the changes in perspective that can result from engaging with human stories using aesthetic tools. This means that themes such as identity, representation, citizenship status, belonging and exclusion may be viewed in a new light.
Grades 7-12
The Cube is one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems. It's two storeys high, has 170m2 of high-definition screens, and includes 48 touch panels.
The space offers new and exciting learning opportunities for school groups, as we can use the responsive display screens to simulate environments, display data and interact with virtual objects. 30-minute interactive experiences include:
- Physics Observatory
- ChemWorld
- The Living Reef
- Code-A-Bot
The Edge - The State Library of Queensland
The Edge is State Library's space for creativity, ideas and experimentation. Explore the range of facilities, hardware, software and equipment available to help you create. Never recorded a track, edited a video or operated a 3D Printer before? That's okay. The Edge hosts a program of events, workshops, meetups and community lab sessions to develop the skills to get you started and connect with like-minded creatives. To gain full access to all the Edge has to offer, you must be a State Library member. Not yet a State Library member? Membership is free and immediate.
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Bouldering Gym Capalaba - Wall Walkers Bouldering
Discover the thrill of bouldering with unlimited climbing at Wall Walkers' Boulder Camp. Plus, level up your skills by joining their Term Climbing Classes. Click here for more information.
Fox in the Box [Escape Room for Adults, Kids & Teens]
Looking for an escape room for Children, Kids or Teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations, then we have the answer for you...an innovative, exciting and creative way for your Children, Kids and Teens to have fun together in an escape room. Whether it’s for a birthday party, special celebration or just a group get together, then try our child friendly escape rooms for something totally different….
Jurassic World by Brickman - Queensland Museum
An adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making.
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, in the largest LEGO® brick exhibition in Australia.
Featuring large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks. Relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.
More than two years and 10,000 build hours have gone into the creation of Jurassic World by Brickman®, making it the biggest exhibition The Brickman team have ever created. This is a not-to-be-missed experience for kids and adults alike.
Jurassic World by Brickman® opens 8 December 2023 until 14 July 2024.
How To Transform Your Photos Into LEGO Art
Brick Yourself is a fun and imaginative website that turns pictures into LEGOs so anyone in your family can turn their pictures into adorable LEGO characters.
Be a Scientist! Ignite your imagination in SparkLab, an interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space, ideal for 6 to 13 year olds!
Follow your curiosity and bring out your inner scientist as you question and wonder about the world around you.
Play and investigate your way through SparkLab, using many of the same skills that scientists, engineers and mathematicians use everyday.
Explore 40 interactive exhibits across three zones and discover the wonder of STEM in your everyday world! See live experiments at the Science Bar and get hands-on to create and solve challenges at the Maker Space.
The Cube is one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems. It's two storeys high, has 170m2 of high-definition screens, and includes 48 touch panels.
The space offers new and exciting learning opportunities for school groups, as we can use the responsive display screens to simulate environments, display data and interact with virtual objects. 30-minute interactive experiences include:
- Physics Observatory
- ChemWorld
- The Living Reef
- Code-A-Bot
BOUNCE is behind Australia’s fantastic indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks that create and celebrate joy, fun and self-powered adrenaline. It's is the best place to develop and harness balance, coordination and agility through a unique blend of fun, freestyle, progression and development starting from 2 years old and up. Each BOUNCE trampoline park is an exciting indoor playground of around 3,000 m2 that features trampolining, rock climbing, padding, airbags, a Ninja Warrior course and many other adventures so you can develop and practice your freestyle tricks, and get an adrenaline rush! Whether you want to try your first backflip into a Big Bag or run The Wall, each BOUNCE trampoline park offers the best environment to master your moves!
