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Brisbane's Most Enchanted Playgrounds

Gnomes under free in Fairy Garden, Kumbartcho

Updated: Oct 30, 2024

From Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland inspired parks and fairy villages to a fairie park with a troll bridge, and a sculptor's own creation in his back yard, these are Brisbane's most enchanted playgrounds:

Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Fairytale Village

Kumbartcho Sanctuary is a northside Brisbane haven for native flora and fauna, featuring a secret fairytale village

Faerie Park

Faerie Park is a wonderfully whimsical play and picnic space, tucked away in a pocket of suburbia

Civosity Park

This unique and enchanting kids space on the edge of Ithaca Creek was created by local sculptor David Engwicht

Dorrington Park Enchanted Forest

Aside from the cockatoo and galah hillside gatherings, the best part of Dorrington Park is the colourful storybook Enchanted Forest

Bray Farm Park

The imaginations of young wizards and witches will be sparked at Bray Farm Park, nicknamed, 'Harry Potter Park' by locals

Newstead Park

Follow the White Rabbit to the magic tree out back of Newstead House and here you’ll find an enchanted little Wonderland-themed garden with chess board and water views

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 31

Model leaning from car window GreazeFest

GreazeFest 2025

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Aug 1-3

Clancestry - Illume

Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection

Aug 1-9

Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.

Aug 2

Clancestry - Electric Fields

Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry

Aug 2

On The Green

Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August

Aug 3

Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.

Aug 5

Explorers - The Age of Discovery With James May

A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.

Aug 7

Lior & Westlake

Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances

Aug 9

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

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What's On in August in Brisbane

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Wjat's on in August

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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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