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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

This family and pooch-friendly holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled adventure park

Brisbane is recognised as one of Australia's child-friendliest cities: from it's offerings in the arts (see our What's On For Kids in Brisbane section) to the abundance of open air spaces, fun kids parks and free outdoor activities and the year round climate to enjoy them.

Along with a spate of indoor options, including the brilliant free children's art centre at GOMA, the performing arts also get a look in with regular children's theatre, concerts and festival programs.

Eating out with young ones needn't be formulaic, with a decent helping of cafes and restaurants catering for families.

Plus, specialist shops for growing needs can help make the shopping experience memorable for the right reasons.

And, Brisbane is a top spot when it comes to kids birthday party venues and ideas to make their special day a memorable one.

We've got everything covered for kids in Brisbane in this section.

Woolloongabba

1Up Arcade

1Up Arcade, the retro games arcade that for many years kept Morningside locals amused has reopened in Woolloongabba

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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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Westfield Mt Gravatt

Hijinx Hotel

Hijinx Hotel is a unique and exciting way to play together as a family.

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Westfield Mt Gravatt

Holey Moley Golf Club

Mini golf gets a family-friendly twist at Holey Moley, perfect for a playful family outing

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Westfield Mt Gravatt

Timezone

Timezone is a family-favourite destination packed with fun arcade games, bowling lanes, bumper cars, and more.

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Family Friendly Pubs Around Brisbane

Twelve Brisbane neighbourhood pubs that make a top place for a family meal, with kids play spaces, activities and more

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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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Ipswich

miniBOUNCE

miniBOUNCE Ipswich is a one-of-a-kind adventure playground especially for kids aged 6 months to six years opening on Feb 22

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Mt Gravatt Showgrounds

Mt Gravatt Mini Golf

Mt Gravatt Mini Golf is the perfect venue for a fun-filled family day out with a variety of exciting activities for all ages

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North Lakes

Jungle Adventure Play

Jungle Adventure Play is one of Australia's largest indoor play centres - a massive jungle-themed adventure wonderland, located in North Lakes

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Warner Bros. Movie World

Wizard of Oz Precinct

Warner Bros. Movie World's hotly anticipated new attraction is the world first Wizard of Oz precinct, featuring 2 themed family friendly coasters

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Wynnum

Wynnum Water Park

This seafront water park features whale-themed aquativity, a 1930's tidal pool, sandy beach and more

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Wynnum

Wynnum Wading Pool

This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community

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East Brisbane

The German Club

For a rollicking good night in an old-fashioned community setting, The German Club, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, is the place

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Redcliffe

Charlish Park

Charlish Park is an idyllic Norfolk Pine shaded beachfront park at the edge of Suttons Beach.

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

CelticFest

CelticFest Warwick invites you to #GetYourCountryCelticOn at Queensland’s biggest Celtic festival

Oct 4-5

Archie Moore: kith and kin

Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA

Until Oct 18, 2026

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash

Oct 7-19

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Stories and music create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured

Oct 9

Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program

Oct 9-12

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally

Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality

Oct 20-26

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

Oct 10 - Nov 2

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 11

Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best

Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

MUST DO

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 3-6

From a 2 day CelticFest, The Veronicas at The Triffid. a stunning art exhibition and Oktoberfest at Eat Street to a mega country music festival, the top things to do this long weekend

This Weekend Oct 3-6

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November

What's On in November 2025