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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.

Redcliffe

Settlement Cove Lagoon

This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.

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South Bank

Riverside Green Playground

Riverside Green, South Bank's most popular playground, is a magnet for kids, with river and city views

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Fun Historical Places For Kids Around Brisbane

Brisbane offers children and families a wide range of opportunities to experience living history, from museums to historical villages

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Jungle Adventure Play

Family Fridays

Fridays

Take the family along for some Friday night fun at Jungle Adventure Play, where dinner comes with a side of music and play

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Tingalpa

Functions at The Jungle Adventure Play

The Jungle offers an array of party packages, so gather your fellow adventurers and get ready for a celebration like no other

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Northshore Brisbane

Bluey's World

Bluey's World has opened in Brisbane, with a permanent 4000sqm immersive experience at Brisbane Northshore

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Durack

Archerfield Wetlands District Park

The 4 ha of nature-based parkland features a large adventure play space and water play area, a youth hub with basketball court

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Nature Playgrounds around Brisbane

Kids can get amongst nature and keep it real at these nature play parks around Brisbane

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Samford Valley

City Chicks

City Chicks is a unique farmhouse and marketplace with on-site cafe and kids play area, located in the beautiful Samford Valley

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Capalaba

Koala Tavern

Iconic Redlands pub features a huge beer garden & kids playground, slick contemporary bar & bistro

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10 Best Sea Front Kids Parks

Brisbane's bayside suburbs are filled with parks and playgrounds to keep young families entertained, while spending quality time by the sea

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Best Kids Parks South

Check out this list of the best kids parks in the southern suburbs of Brisbane and beyond

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Gnomes under free in Fairy Garden, Kumbartcho

Brisbane's Most Enchanted Playgrounds

Brisbane's most enchanted playgrounds, from Harry Potter themed playgrounds and fairy villages to a fairie park with a troll bridge,

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Chandler

The Nurso

The Nurso is a funky garden centre and nursery with wall to wall grafitti, an on-site cafe and kids play space

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Queensland Museum

SparkLab

Be a scientist at SparkLab, only at Queensland Museum!

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Samford

John Scott Park

This train-themed playground is part of the wider John Scott Park.

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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

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