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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

Sweet-Charity-hero

Sweet Charity

Fall in love with timeless hits, sensational performances and the promise of “hopefully ever after
Dec 11-14
The Kransky Sisters performing A Cracker Kransky Christmas at QPAC

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

A crock pot of cracker hits with The Kransky Sisters
Dec 16-21
People dining at The Star Christmas

Christmas Day Dining at The Star Brisbane

Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day?
Dec 25
Three women playing mini golf at Swingers - The Art of Mini Golf

Swingers - The Art of Mini Golf

Brisbane Powerhouse launches with a bold new exhibition
Jan 10 - Mar 1
Stage at TCMF

Tamworth Country Music Festival

Australia’s largest and longest running music festival returns for its 54th year
Jan 16-25
Headshot of Prof Brian Cox

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence

Professor Brian Cox is back with his new show, Emergence
May 30
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Queensland Ballet's favourite festive tradition returns
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