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Sparklab

Be a scientist at Sparklab, an awesome interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space at Queensland Museum, Kurilpa

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Be a scientist at Sparklab, an awesome interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space at Queensland Museum, Kurilpa

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Here, you will find an up-to-the-minute selection of what's on for kids in Brisbane.

Be it the latest shows on offer, the great interactive and educational activities at the many local art galleries, museums and libraries, to the one-off family-friendly concerts, fun days and events that are happening throughout the year, we have activities in Brisbane for kids covered.

Once you've got the children sorted, if you're looking for events, shows and what's on in Brisbane for grown-ups, head over to our What's On section.

Lit up trees and path at The Enchanted Garden
Roma Street Parkland
The Enchanted Garden
Nov 21 - Dec 20
Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas, up until December 21
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Decorared putt putt course VP PUTT PUTT
Victoria Park
Christmas Putt Putt
Nov 7-Jan 4
Brisbane’s most dazzling holiday tradition, Christmas Putt Putt is bringing a big dose of Christmas cheer back to Victoria Park
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Child standing in front of artwork GOMA
Children's Art Centre, GOMA
Vipoo Srivilasa: Express Yourself
Oct 11 - Sep 13
Express Yourself is a vibrant and interactive exhibition created in collaboration with Thailand-born, Melbourne-based artist Vipoo Srivilasa
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Ballerina in The Nutcracker Qld Ballet
Queensland Ballet
The Nutcracker
Dec 5-13
Step into a world of sugar plums, rat kings, and sparkling crystals as Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition
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Crowd watching characters on stage Christmas Carols Logan
Griffith University Logan Campus
City of Logan Christmas Carols
Dec 6
Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, the city’s biggest annual Christmas event
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Circus performer Flipside Circus
Flipside Circus
Maybe It's Only Us
Nov 27 - Dec 7
Maybe It’s Only Us is a bold, immersive performance that throws audiences into the chaos of a failed music festival
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Outside of Queensland Museum by night
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
A Night at the Museum
Nov 28
A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages, held after hours at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
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The Fortitude Music Hall
Andy and the Odd Socks
Jan 21
Off the back of their extremely successful debut 2025 tour of Australia, Andy and the Odd Socks are bringing their live show to Brisbane
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The Jungle Adventure Play Tingalpa
Tingalpa & North Lakes
The Jungle Adventure Play
Queensland's premier indoor play centre is a massive jungle-themed adventure wonderland for all ages
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Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone
BCEC
Home Alone In Concert
Dec 5-6
A true holiday favourite, Home Alone in Concert features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and entertaining score performed live to film
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Skeleton of pre-historic crocodile
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends
From Oct 24
The jaw snapping exhibition focused on one of the most formidable predators on Earth makes its world premiere at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
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Lincoln Austin artist, Art Box for Kids
GOMA
Art Box for Kids: Lincoln Austin
Nov 8 - May 10
Australian artist Lincoln Austin is bringing their perspective on perception and play to young audiences with Art Box for Kids
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The Big Hose out front of GOMA
GOMA
The Big Hose
The Big Hose, an artist-designed play sculpture in the form of an oversized 119 metre-long garden hose has taken up residence outside GOMA
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People at top of Story Bridge
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
A climb to the summit of Brisbane's most iconic landmark should be on everyone's bucket list
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Ballroom Blitz ride Aussie World
Palmview
Aussie World
Spin, splash, scream and slide at Aussie World, the only theme park on the Sunshine Coast, with more than 25 rides and attractions
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Westfield Mt Gravatt
Area 51 Mt Gravatt
Area 51 Mt Gravatt is a futuristic, space-themed play centre with a range of interactive and exciting activities for kids up to 12 years old
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Outside of Queensland Museum by night

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages
Nov 28
People browsing stalls QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year
Nov 29-30
Santa between carriages at QPSR

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages
Nov 29
Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba
Nov 29
Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer
Nov 29
Man on stage juggling knives at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre
Nov 29-30
Women singing Sing Out Sister The Star Event Centre

Sing Out Sister

The #1 Ladies Only Sing and Dance Along Party is coming to The Star Brisbane
Nov 30
BCC-All-choir

Handel's Messiah

No festive season is complete without the glorious sound of Handel’s Messiah
Dec 2
Ballerina in The Nutcracker Qld Ballet

The Nutcracker

Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition
Dec 5-13
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