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Top Weekenders May 24-26

From mammoth LEGO and career expos, eco festivals & boat shows to hot new Vietnamese eateries and awesome hikes, here's 20+ great ideas to make this weekend a top one:

WHAT'S ON
Shakespeare’s iconic love story, Romeo and Juliet, comes to life on stage at La Boite Theatre
Learn to make sustainable choices one LEAF at a time when Queensland’s largest sustainability festival returns in June
BrisBricks LEGO Fan Expo
The greatest show afloat returns to Sanctuary Cove's Marine Village for four action-packed days of all things aquatic
Southern Downs Harvest is a delicious Autumn luncheon held in an historic homestead in Killarney on May 25
The Humours of Bandon is a heart-felt, funny coming of age story playing at Brisbane Powerhouse May 23 to May 25
Find career opportunities for all ages at Queensland's biggest careers & employment expo coming to Brisbane in May
KIRIN Stakes Day returns to historic Eagle Farm Racecourse for a thrilling day of unexpected experiences on & off the track
Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul is a must-see major exhibition of one of Australia's most significant artists at IAG
BRISBANE ART DESIGN is a fabulous celebration of visual art and design to showcase the city’s creative talent
Freshtival is a fresh seafood festival happening at Treasury Brisbane restaurants from April 18-May 31
MUST DO COMING UP
The Government House Estate will be open to the public in recognition of the accession of King Charles III
Celebrate one of the greatest songwriting duos of all time at Let It Be: The Beatles Songs of Lennon and McCartney
Duck returns to the Cremorne Theatre for a quacking season this June, following its sell-out premiere at 2018 Out of the Box festival
Embark on a fascinating journey to Iceland and into the fierce lives of the Vikings with author Kári Gíslason
The biggest day in Queensland racing is back at heritage-listed Eagle Farm Racecourse for the biggest winter racing season yet
From July 4th celebrate Clicq-mas (Christmas in July with Veuve Clicquot) at Brisbane's riverfront Aspen style chalet igloos
Ponies, people watching, fashion & fine jewellery combine at the 2019 McLaren Polo by the Sea this Saturday
Brisbane Night Market is throwing a massive celebration of all things Burgers and Beers this Friday night
WHAT'S NEW
Crystalbrook Vincent is a stunning hotel carved into the cliff face under the iconic Story Bridge
NGON is a funky cool Vietnamese restaurant that draws a crowd in Paddington
Stanton is a casual, chic restaurant and bar in a luxurious setting overlooking Queen Street Mall
Burger Time 69 is a laid back suburban venue with summer vibes, featuring colorful murals and booths for casual dining
Sweet As Brew is a cute cafe dishing up delicious chocolatey treats for breakfast, lunch and dessert
This French-Vietnamese inspired restaurant features authentic Ho Chi Minh City breakfasts, lunches and dinners
3 Dragonflies Cafe is a quaint, cupboard-sized cafe housed in a historic building in Brisbane's CBD
Mamma Do is bringing Mamma's authentic Vietnamese recipes to Spring Hill with delicious, budget Viet street food
The Flo is a gorgeous, modern industrial cafe and florist in Spring Hill serving well-brewed Bellissimo coffee and light eats
WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
This cultural melting pot boasts foodie markets, bakeries, cafes & restaurants offering authentic cuisine from around the globe
WEEKEND HIKES
The 6.8km Mt Cordeaux hike is a really great option for families wanting to do a walk that is a bit of a challenge for young kids
Mt Edwards is one of the peaks overlooking the magnificent Lake Moogerah, and is part of Moogerah Peaks National Park
The Flinders Peak hike is a Class Five (Difficult) 3-6 hour walking trail not far from Ipswich, with panoramic views from the summit
KIDS
A multi-sensory experience combining storytelling, music and visual arts in fun, play-based activities for 0-5 year-olds.
Brisbane offers children and families a wide range of opportunities to experience living history. From an old world tram ride to
Across Brisbane and its surrounds, there are hundreds of kids parks and playgrounds, many with imaginative and inspirational themes.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane
ARC will bring one of the greatest rock albums of all time to life
A magnificent tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll
Chelsea Handler is bringing her brand new stand up show to Brisbane
A magical summer experience set amongst the vineyards
HOT PROPERTY

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Graphic House is pure inner city luxury, a stunning residence set high on Paddington hill only 3.5km from the CBD with panoramic 270° views stretching from the city to the Scenic Rim and Mt Coot-tha
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Take a virtual trip to Asia at Brisbane's Hologram Zoo
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