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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.

Best Kids Cafes with Play Areas

The best cafes in Brisbane with indoor and outdoor kids play areas

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Beenleigh

Beenleigh BMX and Skate Park

Australia's first international-standard BMX freestyle and skate park cane be found in Beenleigh

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in Ipswich

Summer Fun for Kids

20 awesome family things to do this summer in Ipswich

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Arana Hills

Hills District All Abilities Playground

This bee-themed playground provides a creative and welcoming space suitable for all ages and abilities

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Best Kids Parks East

See this list for the best kids parks in Brisbane's eastern suburbs

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Brisbane

Best Kids Parks West

For the best kids parks in the western suburbs, check out this list.

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Best Kids Parks Brisbane's North

If you are in the north area of Brisbane, check out this list of the best kids parks in your proximity.

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Ascot

Ascot Park

This colourful playground and heritage parkland features a 1930s bandstand rotunda with adjacent BBQ facilities

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St Lucia

UQ Playground

This state of the art all abilities playground is knowledge-themed and features a flying fox, towers and interactive fun zones

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Murarrie

BrewDog

BrewDog is an epic craft beer brewery, taproom and restaurant located beside the Brisbane River in Murarrie

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Springfield Central

Orion Mega Playground

Orion Mega Playground is an adventure wonderland for children of all ages and abilities, located opposite Orion Lagoon

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Morningside

Sarmic Café

Sarmic Café is a cool foodie's café located on Wynnum Rd, Morningside, which for many years had its home in Bulimba

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Brisbane CBD

Fox in a Box

Fox in a Box is Brisbane's largest and most immersive escape room experience with 6 fantastic rooms to flee from

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Howard Smith Wharves

Betty's Burgers

Betty's Burgers has opened its 4th Brisbane location underneath the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves

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Springwood

The Laneway Green

The Laneway Green in Springwood is an absolute gem of a foodie cafe inspired by the laneway cafes of Melbourne

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Flagstone

Pirate Ship Park

Pirate Ship Park is an adventure playground featuring Australia’s first mammoth “Intrepid” ship

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night

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