Brisbane Kids Magazine Autumn Easter 2017

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EASTER AUTUMN IN BRISBANE

High Tea PLACES BRISBANE

Over 100 events Ben & Holly show Local discounts Fun for Teens Kids shows Glow worms Bushwalks Cosmic Skydome Kayaking & more!

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Contents Cover . .................................................... p1 Inside cover . ......................................... p2 Contents and disclaimer .................... p3 Cosmic Skydome ................................ p4 Featured events .................................. p6 Roma Street Parkland ........................ p7 Environmental events .......................... p8 Free & library events ............................ p9 STEM events ........................................... p10 Ideas for teens ..................................... p11 Kids shows & theatre ........................... p12 Museum and art gallery . ..................... p13 Holiday workshops .............................. p14 Festivals & carnivals ............................ p15 Easter fun .............................................. p16 Local discounts ................................... p17 Mother’s Day outings .......................... p19 Easter egg hunt ideas .......................... p20 Kayaking ............................................... p21 Outside in Autumn ............................... p22 Autumn playgrounds .......................... p23 Springbrook & glowworms .................. p24 Places to see animals .......................... p26 Planning ahead ................................... p28 Autumn event calendar .................... p29 Back cover ........................................... p32

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Cosmic Skydome Shows

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@ Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

STARS, PLANETS, ASTRONAUTS AND SPACE TRAVEL What better way to explore their interest and satiate their natural curiosity than watching an awesome show at Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium?

The Skydome

Forget flat, boring movie screens — shows at the Planetarium’s Cosmic Skydome are projected onto the huge domed ceiling, so you lie back in a recliner seat, immersed in the amazing view going on above and all around you!

The experience

Watching a show at the Skydome is a unique and exciting experience. You can see features from animations for younger kids to documentary style features for older kids, and each is followed by a Night Sky Tour in which the presenter helps you to identify all the cool features of Brisbane’s night sky projected all around you on the huge dome.

The shows

There’s a range of shows at the Cosmic Skydome to suit kids of all ages and interests.

Young kids aged 3+ will enjoy Tycho to the Moon, about a dog that gets to visit the moon.

For kids over 5, there are shows such as Secret of the Dragon, about two children who take a magical dragon ride to explore the universe. For older kids, Cosmic Collisions, Moons: Worlds of Mystery, and The Search for Life: Are We Alone? are just some of the exciting features on offer.

Showings run throughout the week and at weekends and booking tickets in advance is recommended.

The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/Planetarium or call (07) 3403 2578 to book.

EXPERIENCE QAGOMA WESTFIELD CARINDALE 30 March – 7 April WESTFIELD NORTH LAKES 9 April – 17 April Free for ages 5 – 12 10am – 3pm daily Centre Court Find out more at westfield.com.au/qld

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World Science Festival Brisbane : Street Science

South Bank Parklands MAR 25th & 26th Experience over 40 free handson science focused events including the science behind robots, fossils, bubbles, slime, spiders, solar energy, drones, augmented reality, experiments and even explosions.

Heritage Bank 2017 Movies in the Park : Storks Suttons Park, Brassall MAR 31st Bring your Brisbane Kids along to Sutton Park where they can watch the gorgeous kids movie Storks under the stars – just remember to pack a picnic and bring something to sit on so the whole family can watch the movie in comfort.

Outback Safari

The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich APR 1st -17th Come face to face with some awesome animals plus make your own binoculars, create an animal collage and a wild animal pencil topper before playing on the trains in this fun special event just for the Easter holidays.

Kate Beynon, Friendly Beasts

GOMA, South Brisbane APR 1st - OCT 22nd Meet some amazingly Friendly Beasts who have been created

by Australian artist, Kate Beynon, at this interactive exhibition which also includes kids hands-on and multimedia activities.

Seafire

Surfers Paradise APR 1st Head along to Surfers Paradise Beach to experience a night of amazing fireworks from world

Featured events class pyro-technicians that will blow your mind!

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Live

Queen Street Mall, Brisbane City APR 1st - 9th Sing and dance along with Ben and Holly as they perform live in their very own stage show, three times daily, just for Brisbane Kids this Easter.

Steam Train Sunday

Roma Street Station APR 2nd & MAY 7th Ride on a historical steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era, passing through city stations on your journey aboard vintage carriages.

Switch Bricks School Holiday Fun

Booval APR 3rd - 8th Enter a LEGO® heaven these school holidays as Switch Bricks bring along an amazing range of LEGO® to play with including tonnes of different sorts of bricks, mosaics, marble maze, race cars, Friends LEGO®, Duplo®, imaginative play zone, Bionicles LEGO® themed craft activities and much more.

Cute as a Button! Badge Making Workshop

Museum of Brisbane APR 3rd - 9th Make a badge from a variety of craft materials to wear with pride - it is recommended to bring along a photo to include on the piece of wearable art.

2017 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Championships Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Chandler APR 9th - 13th Cheer on your favourite swimmers in all the action packed races, meet your

favourite Olympic and Paralympic swimmers during some special signing sessions and hang out in the ultra-cool Centre Lane where you will find food trucks, kids activities, music and more.

RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre Public Open Day

Amberley APR 16th & MAY 21st Head to the Amberley RAAF Base and check out the amazing display including a World War II Boston Bomber, a Vietnam-era Canberra bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sabre and Mirage fighter jets, F-111s, a Pilatus Porter, Macchi, Sioux and Iroquois helicopters, and even an immaculate WWII Jeep.

Sensory Movie Day

Various BCC and Event Cinemas APR 30th Come along and see Smurfs The Lost Village on the big screen in an environment that is suitable for those with special and sensory needs including reduced noise and lights on dim.

Behind the Scenes Tour

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane MAY 20th Discover all the cool things everyday visitors to the Museum don’t get to see in this unique chance to see the priceless collections up close and learn more about how the museum stores and looks after many of the precious objects and specimens.

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Visit Roma Street Parkland Head to a Sprouts In The Park activity this Easter or just spend a day enjoying this wonderful inner city oasis!

• Two amazing unfenced playgrounds

under shady trees • Liberty swing and wheelchair/pram

friendly walkways • Climbing structures and walls • Worm farm, and vegetable and herb garden • Climbing trees and grassy open spaces • Bike and walking paths • Electric BBQs, picnic tables and shelters • Water features and flower gardens • Carpark (fees applicable), toilet

facilities and baby change facilities

DRAMA WORKSHOPS 3, 4 & 5 April 9.30am – 12.30pm Free Pre-booking required from 20 March Suitable for 9-13 years

DRAMA FUN 5, 7, 12 & 13 April 1.30pm – 3.30pm Free Suitable for 5-8years

MOVIES IN THE PARK 8 April Hop and Grease Food trucks from 5pm Movies at 6pm and 7.45pm Free EASTER CRAFT WORKSHOP 8 April 10am to 12pm The Amphitheatre $2 per child

Visit www.facebook.com/visitRSP for further information

CATCH & RELEASE FISHING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 8 April 9.30am – 2.30pm Free Pre-booking required from 20 March Suitable for 7-16 years

CHASING SHADOWS 8 & 9 April 10am – 3.30pm Banyan Lawn, Free Suitable for ages 4+

PLUS

Art, craft & gardening | Yogababy | Boppin’ Babies music workshops | Ginger Sport Soccer Clinics

School Holiday fun at Roma Street Parkland 3 – 13 April

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Environmental events

World Science Festival : The Hatchery

Queendsland Museum, South Brisbane MAR 23rd - 26th Experience nature’s most valuable gift as Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings break free from their shells and take their first breath of air.

Earth Hour Movie : Finding Dory Underwood Park MAR 25th Come and watch Finding Dory under the stars on a solar powered screen plus enjoy eco art activities and food from some amazing food vans whilst celebrating the 10th anniversary of Earth Hour.

Meet Ocean Creatures

Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre MAR 26th, APR 30th, MAY 21st Meet some amazing marine animal in a hands-on activity which also includes, fascinating facts and the chance to touch some of the marine animals.

Connecting our Communities : Yarrabilba & Logan Village Family Fun Day

Yarrabilba APR 1st Enjoy free entertainment from local musicians Junior and Mad Mike, kids activities with Sparky Do Dah, eco-talks by Roman Spur and Claire Bickle, stalls, food trucks as the City of Logan officially launches their new environmental program, Connecting our Communities

Eco Art Race

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre APR 4th Race against the clock while working as both individuals and as a team to navigate through Karawatha Forest in order to fulfil creative and physical artistic challenges with a focus on the natural environment.

Forest Creatures

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre APR 8th Get creative with nature and make some amazing forest creatures from natural materials to take home and display.

Make a Butterfly Puddle

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre APR 22nd Learn all about butterfly species, habits and habitats in order to encourage butterflies to your home and spot them in your backyard.

Logan Eco Action Festival Griffith University Logan Campus, Loganlea May 28th Celebrate World Environment Day at a community festival welcoming everyone and be actively involved in a fun and inspiring program including an array of eco businesses, live music, demonstrations, workshops and children’s activities.

Free & library events Mad Microscopes

Albany Creek Library APR 4th Discover the difference between a living and non-living specimen using the latest digital microscope.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy

Everton Park Library APR 5th Based on the popular children’s book, have fun exploring rhyme and nonsense verses before making your own special character and story.

Kites and Paper Creations

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Hungry Caterpillar Fun

Cleveland Library MAY 13th Have fun and get creative at a morning of fun and craft inspired by the popular Eric Carle’s children book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Minecraft Free Play

Ipswich Central Library MAY 24th Safely play, explore, build and have fun with other Minecraft players inside the Ipswich Library World.

Logan Hyperdome Library APR 6th Make some amazing creations from paper including a bird kite which you can take home and fly.

Indoor Rock Climbing and Low Ropes

PCYC Pine Rivers APR 6th Balance and scale to new heights with plenty of fun and challenging climbs to suit all abilities and ages.

Logan Bat Chat in the Library

Logan North Library APR 8th Learn some weird and wonderful facts all about bats before enjoying some batty activities including watching the family friendly movie Hotel Transylvania.

Circus Skills

Bill Brown Sports Reserve, Fitzgibbon APR 9th Develop all the skills you need to know in order to run away and join the circus including plate spinning, poi twirling, flower sticks, hoops, stilts and much more.

Fun Size Hip Hop

Suttons Beach Park, Redcliffe APR 11th Pop, lock and jump around during this funfilled musical activity which will develop coordination skills through dance.

Dragonboating

Yowoggera Park, Albion MAY 7th Enjoy learning how to paddle a 12m dragon boat on the Brisbane River while taking in the awesome city views.

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STEM events

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Code a Robot : Coding, Robotics and Electronics

Queensland Museum MAR 25th & 26th Experience the very best in robot coding as part of The World Science Festival Brisbane and try your luck in the LIVE LEGO robotics challenge and participate in free coding activities for the whole family.

Introduction to NAO Coding

Wynnum Library MAR 25th Learn how to code humanoid robot NAO to speak and move using Choregraphe software by creating a simple program that will allow NAO to move and interact with people and its environment.

Dance with NAO

Kenmore Library MAR 30th Watch NAO move and dance in a unique robot performance that will see NAO display life like gestures and movements through some awesome dance moves.

Build and Program a Robot

North Lakes Library APR 6th Design and build a robot complete with motor and minicomputer, program it and the best bit is the robot is yours to take home.

Tech for Kids

Beenleigh Library APR 6th & 20th Join the team from Beenleigh Library as they explore all areas of technology for kids including robots, electronics, tablets gaming and more.

Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms

Victoria Point Library APR 11th Build a robot and then learn how to program the robot to make it perform taks using LEGO and their latest EV3 programming software.

Spheros

Capalaba Library APR 12th Have fun using a robot ball and tablet to make the ball change colour, compete in a race and go through a maze.

Ozobot Treasure Hunt

Ashgrove Library MAY 13th Work in pairs to create a simple program for an Ozobot miniature robot that will allow the robot to navigate through a maze and find the treasure.

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Ideas for teens Brisbane Youth Week Launch

King George Square APR 1st Enjoy a free afternoon of entertainment including live music, a rock climbing wall, open air photo booth, art displays and much more to celebrate the launch of Brisbane Youth Week 2017.

Creatures of the Night Canoe

Norman Creek APR 6th Paddle out at dusk on a canoe to discover the magic of night-time canoeing and what animals are lurking on Norman Creek

Skateboarding

Redland Art Gallery APR 4th Learn how to create an amazing and intricate Henna work of art in this workshop at the Redland Art Gallery which is suitable for Brisbane Kids aged 11- 16 years old.

Logan Village Skate Park APR 7th Learn from the best at Stoke Skateboarding as the highly trained coaches show everyone, from beginners through to the more experienced skateboarders, how to ride a skateboard and develop their skills.

Youth Week “Youth Spark Fest”

Introduction to BMX Racing

Henna Art Teens Workshop

George Clatyon Park, Manly APR 5th Get ready to celebrate Youth Week with a range of free workshops, activities, food and a community stall during the afternoon with an open-air cinema kicking off at dusk.

Pine Rivers BMX Club, Brendale APR 7th Learn to ride and conquer Moreton Bay’s best BMX Parks with some of Queensland’s top riders in an introductory BMX Racing activity that is perfect for first-timers looking to try BMX racing

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Twilight Vibes

Mt Gravatt PCYC APR 8th Party the afternoon away in style with live music, a free BBQ, Xbox on the big screen and other activities including basketball, a pool competition, board games and the chance to watch the Wolves of Skate skateboarding competition.

Starting out in Cosplay

Bribie Island Library APR 11th Pick up tips from cosplay expert, Mangalphantom, on how to get started with creating your own costumes and props.

Build and Program a Robot Deception Bay Library APR 12th Design and build a robot complete with motor and minicomputer, program it and it’s yours to take home!

Fandom Haven : Star Wars Day

Annerly Library MAY 5th Join liked minded Star Wars fans in a Star Wars Day celebration event complete with trivia, games and giveaways.

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Kids shows & theatre

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert

The 13 Storey Treehouse

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Circus OZ : Model Citizens

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre APR 1st Enjoy a magical evening of music as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra perform the original score for the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ film live as the muchloved movie is played on a giant high definition screen.

Brisbane Arts Theatre APR 1st - JUN 10th Enter a world of pure imagination as the much loved Roald Dahl story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, comes to life on the Brisbane Arts Theatre stage in a fun and delicious adventure featuring Willy Wonker, Charlie, Mike Teavee, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt and Violet Beauregarde.

QPAC APR 5th - 9th Be prepared to laugh out loud as the hugely popular novel, The 13 -Storey Treehouse, makes its way onto the stage.

The main characters, Andy and Terry, will have everyone in stitches as they introduce everyone to their Treehouse with a secret underground lab, mermaids and a giant gorilla .

QPAC APR 12th - 15th Be amazed as Australia’s national circus company, Circus Oz, takes to the stage in a physical theatre spectacular full of energy, tumbles, leaps and spins as they explore what it really means to be a model citizen in today’s modern society.

Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre APR 13th - 15th Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest, as they perform live in a show that will take the audience to all the popular locations from the TV series, including Adventure Bay as the PAW Patrol characters prove there is ‘no job is too big, no pup is too small’.

The Next Step: Live On Stage

QPAC APR 18th Get ready to be wowed as the cast from The Next Step return to Brisbane with their new show which will not only feature original cast members but an amazing range of solo, duets and full cast dance routines which will leave the audience wanting more.

WHAT’S ON

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Museums and art galleries

Wild State

Towers of Tomorrow with Lego® Bricks

Sugar Spin : You, Me, Art and Everything

Mathamazing

Queensland Museum Permanent Exhibition Experience the extreme beauty, yet fragile state of the environment as Wild State takes visitors through five breathtaking environments – the outback, iconic eucalypt forest, tropical rainforest, sun-drenched coastal zones and teeming marine environments.

GOMA Until APR 17th Celebrate GOMA turning 10 as they bring back some of the best artist and exhibitions GOMA has ever seen including the popular left/right slide and artworks from Icelandicborn artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir (aka Shoppy) and Nursa Latif Qureshi’s Enchanted Spaces whose exhibitions both have an interactive component aimed at Brisbane Kids.

A Room for Wild Animals

The Workshops Rail Museum Until NOV 26th Come face to face with a lion, tiger, jaguar, cheetah, polar bear, brown bear, black bear, moose, buffalo, deer and antelope at an exhibition with 20 taxidermy specimens on loan from the Queensland Museum vault.

Ipswich Art Gallery MAR 25th - JUL 9th Check out 12 iconic mega tower LEGO® models from Australia and Asia including the Q1, Sydney Tower, Shanghai Tower and Brisbane’s own Infinity Tower, before building a mini iconic tower to add to the museums mini architectural skyline.

Sciencentre APR 1st - SEP 3rd Have fun and learn all about maths at the Sceincentre’s new interactive, hands-on exhibit that will have kids thinking about maths in a fun and different way including mazes, giant puzzles, race tracks and more.

Marvel : Creating the Cinematic Universe

QAGOMA MAY 27th - SEP 3rd Get excited as the Marvel superheroes descend on Brisbane in the largest ever Marvel exhibition to be staged in a museum. Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Black Widow, Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Panther will all be represented as original artwork, film props, costumes and more.

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NIDA School Holiday Workshop

Holiday workshops

Kelvin Grove APR 3rd - 5th Experience the power of voice, movement and improvisation as you rehearse and perform scenes from plays, films and TV as well as prepare a performance for family and friends.

Movement Monkeys Easter Sports Program

Springwood State High School APR 3rd - 7th Develop skills, have fun and learn during a week long program where Brisbane Kids will participate in a wide variety of sports and activities under the guidance of experiences coaches.

Holding the Fort Holiday Program

Fort Lytton APR 4th - 6th & APR 11th - 13th Take part in a drama based hands on workshop set in the histori- fortifications at Fort Lytton National Park in a ‘goback in time’ program using drama to engage children in real learning and great fun.

Super Science

Bim Bam Boom | Graceville APR 4th & 5th Have fun with science in workshops where you design and make your very own volcano that will erupt.

Wizarding World Holiday Workshops

Caboolture APR 5th Enjoy a day full of magical mess, mayhem and merriment as the world of Harry Potter comes to life to life with this amazing mix of workshops for a variety of age groups that include potions, wizards, witches, Muggles and magic.

A Tale As Old As Time

Flying Fox Studios | Everton Park APR 7th Discover the world of Beauty and the Beast in this fairytale based workshops that includes music, movement, drama and craft.

Laserzone Masterclass

Lawnton APR 12th Learn to play Laser Tag like a pro from some seriously talented laser taggers or choose to master your skills as an introduction to League.

StemPunks Introduction to 3D Design and Print Samford Village APR 6th Learn the fundamentals of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths), 3D Design and Print in this awesome workshop that will allow kids to design and print their own action figures.

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Party Characters

South East QLD Book a Princess for hours of birthday fun!

Face Painting Singing Storytelling and more!

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Festivals and carnivals World Science Festival Brisbane

Various Brisbane locations MAR 22nd - 26th Over five days experience the wonderful world of science with awesome events such as live turtle hatchings, star gazing, workshops, a Street Science Day just for kids and guest speakers.

Buddha Birth Day Festival South Bank APR 28th - 30th Join in the celebrations with more than 50 free events including Tai Chi, meditation, Lion Dancing, amazing food, lanterns, fireworks and much more.

The Lanham May Fair

Lanham Park, Grange MAY 6th Expect to see a baby animal farm, pony rides, a jumping castle, face painting and family friendly entertainment throughout the afternoon before concluding the fun filled day with a movie in the park.

Ipswich Festival

Various Ipswich locations MAY 4th - 14th Bring your Brisbane Kids along to the Ipswich Festival where over 10 days, the festival will include community based and special interest events, a street parade of lights, public celebration, fireworks, exhibitions, a Creative Kidz event, public art, theatre and more.

Paniyiri Greek Festival

Musgrave Park, South Brisbane MAY 20th & 21st Enjoy Brisbane’s biggest Greek celebration jam packed with Zorba dancing, plate smashing, honey puff eating competitions, cooking demonstrations, and lots and lots of delicious Greek delicacies along with carnival rides and side show alley games.

The Hills Carnivale

George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills MAY 27th Come along and join in the fun with live entertainment on two stages, including a kids stage, markets, multicultural food stores, kids craft activities and workshops, carnival rides, roving entertainers and a fireworks finale.

Backyard Bonanza

McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge MAY 28th See McPherson park come to life with entertainment on three stages, miniature steam train rides, amusement rides, kids and youth activities, tempting food stalls and community market stalls and displays.

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Acting Auditions & Screen Tests Directing Improvisation

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Easter fun

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Garmin Kids Easter Egg Hunt QLD

Seventeen Mile Rocks APR 4th Come along to Rocks Riverside Park for the first ever Garmin Kids Easter Egg hunt with the Garmin Running Man, hidden goodies spread around on the day and a few vivofit JR kids activity trackers available too!

Easter in the Olden Days

Museum of Brisbane APR 10th - 17th (excluding Good Friday) Celebrate Easter with ‘olden day’ activities including decorating Easter bonnets and Easter eggs plus there will also be a Museum Easter Egg Hunt where families can search the Museum for hidden treasures.

Easter Bunny Stage Show and Meet and Greet

Brookside Shopping Centre APR 10th - 15th (excluding Good Friday) See the Easter Bunny sing and dance in his very own show that will celebrate the magic of Easter plus have the chance to meet him in between shows.

Easter Story Fun

Cleveland Library APR 11th Hop in and enjoy some delightful Easter stories during a special storytime that will be followed by some fun Easter craft activities.

Easter Egg Hunt and Craft

Fairfield Library APR 11th - 13th Drop into Fairfield Library to have an egg-cellent time with a DIY Easter craft activity and a very special Easter egg hunt.

Little Days Out : Easter Eggs-travaganza

South Bank Parklands APR 13th Get into the Easter spirit with some egg-cellent Easter activities including making Easter cards and playing interactive Easter games with the amazing team from Bazil Grumble.

Redcliffe Sails Festival

Suttons Beach APR 14th Celebrate Good Friday with the Easter Bunny as your Brisbane Kids search for eggs in the annual Easter egg hunt on the beach and enjoy kids activities, live entertainment, markets, rides and workshops.

North Brisbane Easter Festival

Wests Mitchelton Rugby League Football Club APR 14th & 15th Enjoy an inflatable soccer field, face painting, a bouncy castle, graffiti wall, music performances, a petting zoo, food vendors, an Easter egg hunt and much more as part of this family friendly Easter event.

Bluewater Festival

Moora Park, Shorncliffe APR 14th Embrace the Easter spirit at the annual Bluewater Festival with live entertainment, rides, market stalls, food trucks, fun activities and the popular Bayfire fireworks that will end the day in a spectacular style.

Easter Family Fun Day

Dickson Park, Morayfield APR 14th Bring your Brisbane Kids along to Dickson Park where there will be lots of Good Friday Fun for the whole family with rides, live entertainment, food stalls, puppet show, colouring in competitions, fireworks and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.

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GOLF CENTRAL - BRISBANE AIRPORT Family Mini Golf Pass (2 adults & 2 children) *Conditions apply

ASPLEY 10 PIN BOWL 2 GAMES inc shoes $13 per person *Conditions apply

SKY ZONE Get 2 for the price of 1 Valid until 30/06/17. Walk in only.

PLASTER FUN HOUSE FREE magnet piece - valued up to $5* Valid Until 30/06/17

SKATEAWAY 2 for the price of 1. School Holiday Sessions! *Conditions apply. Valid Until 30/06/17

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Purchase any meal (min spend $10) and receive a FREE coffee!* *Conditions apply. Valid Until 30/06/17

SLIDEWAYS GO-KARTING 10% off 2 races with licence* *Conditions apply

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Local discounts GOLF CENTRAL - BRISBANE AIRPORT Golf Central has a mini golf course, driving range, junior golf coaching camps, cafe... enough to keep the kids busy and happy for hours!

07 3087 7800 - www.golfcentralbne.com.au

ASPLEY 10 PIN BOWL Bookings are essential, please call to make a booking. Voucher cannot be used for league or tournament play or in conjunction with any other offer. Games cannot be shared between other bowlers.

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SKY ZONE Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Cannot be used for parties or functions.

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Phone: 13 SKYZ (13 7599). https://skyzone.com.au/

PLASTER FUN HOUSE *Buy one full price piece and get one free magnet piece valued up to $5. Coupon must be printed to claim and one per family per day.

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SKATEAWAY Only valid for day time sessions only (Monday-Sunday). Not valid for learn to skate classes. Skate or blade hire extra if required ($5 per person) 07 3325 1711 - skateaway.net.au/holiday-sessions/

REDCLIFFE DIMENSIONS 7D CINEMA Family deal consists of four family members only, additional family members will cost $9 per person. One voucher per family.

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BARE BONES SOCIETY

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Free coffee includes any small dine in or 8oz coffee. Additional 50c applies to upgrade to a larger size. Cannot be used with any other discount.

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SLIDEWAYS GO-KARTING *10% discount applies when purchasing two races with a race licence combined, discount does not apply to individual products.

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Mother’s Day

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Outing ideas in Brisbane

Every year on the second Sunday in May we get to celebrate our mum’s. This year Mother’s Day falls on the 14th May and while there is a number of ways to celebrate, a popular idea is to plan a Mother’s Day outing so the whole family can plan the perfect day for their mum.

Here are our ideas for the best Mother’s Day outing ideas that Brisbane has to offer.

A beachside break

Head to the mountains

A ‘stay at home’ outing

A short drive from the centre of Brisbane are some beautiful mountain ranges that beg to be explored with your family. On Mount Tamborine in the south, you can enjoy a picnic in the beautiful botanic gardens, browse the eclectic mix of gift stores and cafes in the main street, or just breathe in the fresh mountain air.

On the north side of Brisbane, Mount Glorious offers short walking tracks featuring picturesque waterfalls, wood-fired BBQ facilities in a grassy picnic area and a restaurant with stunning views over the Samford Valley.

From Shorncliffe to Scarborough in the north, and Wynnum to Cleveland in the south, there are plenty of seaside parks, beaches, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. A homemade picnic dinner or takeaway fish and chips in the fading Autumn sunshine is a pretty awesome way to finish Mother’s Day. For some Mums the best way to spend Mother’s Day will be at home. Breakfast in bed, a homemade card and a day spent with loved ones at home maybe the ultimate way to spend the day. Just make sure there is no vacuuming, packing the dishwasher or doing the laundry and mum gets to read a book in the garden or have a bubble bath instead!

High Tea

A fun outing in the city

Bus, train, catch the CityCat or drive into Brisbane City for some fun in the big smoke.

Start your day with a lazy breakfast overlooking the Brisbane River at one of the many riverfront eateries. Then work off those croissants with some shopping, a walk or even a family bike ride along the river. While you are in the city, you could see a movie, head over to the Queensland Museum or GOMA to check out some of the amazing art as a family.

● Shingle Inn ● Kerry Craig Emporium CBD ● Max Brenner South Bank ● Cakes by Judy C Ashgrove ● Room with Roses CBD ● Passiontreevelvet All Over ● The Balfour Kitchen, New Farm ● Tea and Niceties, Mount Tamborine ● High Tea at Tiffany’s North Lakes

However or wherever you spend Mother’s Day make sure there are lots of kisses, cuddles and “I love you” while you enjoy making memories with your mum.

Egg-citing

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Easter egg hunt ideas

Easter egg hunts have long been a tradition on Easter Sunday morning and are arguably the most anticipated part of all Easter celebrations, at least for the kids. No matter how old your Brisbane Kids are the best thing is, Easter egg hunts can be done in a variety of ways to suit any space or group.

Basic egg hunt

If simple is your style, or you do not have a lot of planning time, a basic egg hunt is the way to go. While the kids are otherwise occupied, hide a heap of eggs in various places either inside, in the backyard or a combination of both. Just remember where you hid the eggs so none are missed. This option is best for large groups of kids.

Colour coded hunt

Sometimes if there is a big age gap between the egg hunt participants, younger kids may end up with less eggs. You can eliminate this by nominating a different colour egg for each child playing, then hide the eggs much like in the simple hunt, except kids can only collect eggs in their colour. This means everyone finishes with an equal share of Easter egg goodness, plus it encourages co-operation as they help one another find their coloured eggs.

Clue by clue

This is the perfect option if you have some planning time and only up to four kids joining the Easter egg hunt, as it can get complicated.

Create a set of clues for each of the children, leading them to a different surprise location.

The final clue may lead to a mega surprise, like a larger egg or gift.

Glow in the dark Easter egg hunt

Another really fun idea that even tweens are likely to want to join in with is a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt at night. To make the eggs glow, place glow sticks or LED finger lights inside plastic Easter eggs or you could paint the plastic egg shells with glow in the dark spray paint and hide a small prize inside the egg.

The glow in the dark hunt can be completed indoors with the lights switched off if the kids are too scared to hunt outside in the dark.

Non-Edible Easter Hunt

Not everyone can have chocolate or candy and this can lead to them missing out on the awesome fun of Easter egg hunts, but that does not need to be the case. Instead of usual chocolate eggs, use hollow plastic eggs filled with non-candy prizes such as small trinkets like toys, tokens for a day out, or even Easter Bunny cash.

For more ideas to make your Brisbane Kids Easter fun, head to: www.brisbanekids.com.au

Kayaking in Brisbane

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Kayaking is becoming increasingly popular in Brisbane, both on the beautiful Brisbane River and in surrounding lakes and serene ocean spots. With the perfect balance of adventure, activity and fun, it’s easy to see why this pastime is becoming a big hit with families!

Brisbane Canoeing, Graceville

Here’s where you can kayak in Brisbane:

Floatin’ Fun, Scarborough or Redcliffe

Riverlife, Kangaroo Point Cliffs

Explore the Brisbane River with Riverlife’s kayak hire or guided kayaking adventure sessions.

There is day kayaking and night kayaking, all led by qualified instructors.

Naval Stores, Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point

Get into kayaking safely and quickly with Intro To Kayaking Sessions held in January, April and September.

Simpsons Playground, Graceville (off Graceville Avenue, mouth of Oxley Creek Hire kayaks for a half or full hour, or book a family package with free instruction.

Scarborough Beach, opposite 89 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough (alternative in windy weather: Jamison Park, Scarborough), or by booking at Redcliffe Jetty, opposite 157 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe

Redlands Kayak Tours, Redlands

Bribie Island Hire Hut & Tours, Bribie Island

Walkabout Creek Adventures, Enoggera Reservoir

Tangalooma Wrecks, Moreton Island

Redlands Kayak Tours offer a unique ecoadventure on Redland’s stunning waterways.

There are tours led by qualified guides, and locations include Cleveland Point, Coochiemudlo Island, Thompson Beach, Tingalpa Creek and Wellington Point.

Hire single or double kayaks or join one of the Kayak Adventure Tours to explore the lake, spot wildlife and have fun.

60 Mt Nebo Road, The Gap

Kayak Hire Brisbane, Scarborough and Hays Inlet

Hire a single or double kayak to enjoy the local surrounding waters, or even take it to your favourite spot to explore! Or join the Hays Inlet Kayak Adventure to discover the amazing water bird habitat.

Queens Beach North, 59 Flinders Parade, Scarborough, Qld

Explore Bribie’s waterways and Pumicestone Passage in single and double kayaks available for half hour or hour hire, or fishing kayaks available for two hours. Half-day and full-day kayak tours are also available, but seasonal.

Welsby Parade, Bongaree, Bribie Island ● Tangatours Tangalooma Resort offers kayaking tours to the Tangalooma Wrecks, as well as kayak hire by the hour if you want to discover the amazing area and marine life on your own.

Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island ● Australian Sunset Safaris A guided tour of the wrecks in unique, fully transparent kayaks, allowing you to see straight through to the sea and sea life below! There is even Illuminated Night Time Transparent Kayaking available.

Tangalooma Wrecks, Moreton Island NOTE: Age limit for kayaking is usually 8+ or 10+ — please check with each company.

Riverlife School Holiday Pass This school holidays, kids can have a day or even a whole week of fun-filled adventure activities, including kayaking, abseiling, laser tag, segways and more! This is a great way to get the kids outdoors, having fun and exploring Brisbane. PLUS Brisbane Kids get a discount!

10% OFF

Brisbane Kids Discount: 10% Off! Simply visit riverlife.com.au to book and use promo code: ‘BRISBANEKIDS’

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Enjoy Autumn outside

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Geocache your way around Brisbane.

Geo-caching is basically a treasure hunt where people leave ‘treasures’ to collect, that you replace.

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Walk up to Mount Coot-tha via Slaughter Falls and reward yourselves with icecream at the Summit

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Visit the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre and take one of the guided walks

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Visit the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and enjoy a walk through the different habitats. There is a hide and seek trail especially for kids - you can pick up a brochure at the front desk

• Go mountain bike riding at Gap Creek Reserve • Visit the Karawatha Forest Discovery

Centre and their unique nature play space.

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For older kids climb Mt Coolum in the morning – hugely rewarding!

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Let the kids choose a playground on the Brisbane kids website to visit and enjoy!

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Take a bike ride from Oyster Point Wynnum to the Manly Marina

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Go for a swim at Bunya Riverside

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Take advantage of the Pokemon Go craze and go looking for Pokemon in New Farm Park of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens.

Take a walk out to King Island on low tide!

Autumn playgrounds

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Harmony Gardens - Top of TJ Doyle Memorial Drive, Dutton Park

Colmslie Beach Reserve – Colmslie Rd, Murarrie

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• Wobbly bridges the perfect size for toddlers • Balancing beams, flying foxes and huge jacarandas • Bike and scooter friendly • BBQs, picnic tables, water, toilets

(disabled access) and shade

Known for its butterflies Huge sandpit with mini excavators A fort with buckets on chains for the budding engineer BBQs, picnic tables, water bubblers, two toilets (one disabled access), partially fenced, partially shaded by shade sails and some parking.

Jindalee Park – Burrendah Rd, Jindalee • Multi-level playground with three levels

of play joined together by steps.

• Big slide, fireman’s pole, swings and bridges • For toddlers a smaller slide and other

equipment for little people.

• Partially shaded by shade sails but no

toilets, tables or BBQs

Pine Rivers Park - Gympie Rd, Strathpine •

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Lots of different playgrounds, some fenced others unfenced Flying fox, various play equipment over a huge area A maze for kids to explore, swings and climbing nets galore Toilets including disabled, liberty swing, picnic tables, BBQs and tons of shade.

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SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK Explore Natural Bridge and discover glow worms

When it’s time to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, we are lucky to have plenty of day-trip options within easy driving distance of Brisbane.

Destinations that give families a chance to unwind, get in touch with nature, and spend some quality time together.

One of these is Springbrook National Park, a World Heritage-listed rainforest known for its cascading waterfalls, beautiful scenery, and wildlife surprises. Springbrook provides the perfect relief during the warmer months of the year and offers plenty of walking tracks ranging from 300m to 54km in length.

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Springbrook is about 100km from Brisbane and is easily accessed by taking the Nerang exit off the Pacific Motorway (M1).

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A popular section of the park is known as Natural Bridge, named after the rock bridge that was formed when years of water flow and pressure eroded a cave at the base of a waterfall.

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The Natural Bridge circuit is a 1km Class 2 track that is suitable for all fitness levels.

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The sealed track takes you through the rainforest, across Cave Creek and into the cave to view the waterfall.

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It’s not suitable for prams but still an easy walk for most of the family

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Glow worms

If you time your visit toward the end of the day, you will even be able to see some glow-worms.

Natural Bridge is known for its glow worms and you can find them around the track on rocky overhangs and on steep banks. The biggest colony can be found on the cave ceiling.

Glow-worms are only found in Australia and New Zealand and can usually be seen during the wetter months of December to March. They are best seen after sunset so bring a torch to help make your way around the track. Don’t shine the torch on the glow worms though! It can affect their feeding and make them stop glowing.

Please keep to the path as part of Cave Creek is a restricted access area due to an unstable rock face and the potential for serious injury.

You can read more about the restricted access area here.

Restricted access area

Tips

• Lock your car and don’t leave any

valuables behind when you head off on

your walk.

• Pack insect repellent and plenty of water • Good walking shoes required • Check the weather before heading out

and let someone know where you are going.

• It can be 5 degrees cooler in the

hinterland so pack a warm set of clothes.

Other things to do nearby

• The twin falls circuit which takes you down

into the depths of the rainforest, through

rock clefts and behind two waterfalls!

• Picnic at Apple Tree Picnic Grounds or

grab a bite to eat at one of the cafes nearby • Buy some fudge to eat the famous

Springbrook fudge shop • You can camp or stay in a variety

of different places nearby – just head to

explorespringbrook.com for their tourist guide.

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Places to see animals around Brisbane

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We might be raising kids in the city, but it doesn’t mean we can’t get up close and personal with friends of the furry kind once-in-a-while and we don’t need to wait until the Ekka rolls into town every August. There are plenty of places in South East Queensland to see animals and wildlife all year round. Here are some of our favourites.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Opened in 1927, Lone Pine is the world’s largest koala sanctuary and is home to over 130 koalas.

Don’t be fooled by the name though, you will also find plenty of other animals at this Brisbane institution. It is home to barn animals, snakes, birds, and the elusive platypus. Check the daily show schedule to see all the animals in action.

Where: 708 Jesmond Road,

Fig Tree Pocket, Q 4069 Open: 7 days per week. 9am – 5pm.

Highlights: The lorikeet bird feeding, the bird show and the amazing platypus enclosure

Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre

Located at The Gap, Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre has been set up to educate visitors about the animals that are found around South East Queensland.

The centre has been designed with natural exhibits to replicate the animals’ actual habitat.

You will find reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, and mammals here. There is also a nocturnal-house so you can see the animals that only come out at night.

You can spend a whole day at Walkabout Creek. Located next to Enoggera Reservoir, it’s the perfect place for a walk or swim after you’ve seen the animals.

Where:

60 Mt Nebo Road, The Gap, Q 4061

Open: 7 days per week. 9am – 4.30pm.

Highlights: The Gondwana Platypus Rockpool and check the Brisbane Kids calendar for any holiday activities.

Trevena Glen Farm

Only a 40-minute drive from Brisbane City, Trevena Glen Farm gives kids the chance to feed and cuddle their favourite farm animals.

You will see horses, sheep, pigs, guinea pigs, miniature ponies, and even a donkey. You may even be lucky enough to meet some baby animals.

Where: 1132 Winn Road,

Mount Samson, Q 4520 Open: 1st Saturday of each month.

9am – 12pm.

Highlights: They offer tractor wagon rides and pony rides.

Ipswich Nature Centre

The Ipswich Nature Centre has been set up to replicate the local bushland and habitats for native animals. Described as Ipswich’s best kept secret, you will find wallabies, emus, quolls, wombats and a rainforest bird aviary here.

Where:

Open: Highlight:

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Queens Park, Goleby Avenue, Ipswich, Q 4305 Tuesday to Sunday. 9.30am – 4pm.

They have a Bilby enclosure!

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat – Wildlife of O’Reilly’s

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat offers something for everyone. When it comes to animal experiences, you can’t go past their Birds of Prey show.

The show is held daily at 1pm. In this show you will see owls, falcons, or eagles in full flight showing off their amazing aerobatic skills.

O’Reilly’s also offers a one-on-one experience afterwards if you want to get up close and personal with these majestic birds.

Where: 3582 Lamington National Park Road,

O’Reilly, Q 4275 Open: 7 days per week. 10am and 1pm Highlights: The tree top walk, the flying fox (one for big kids and little) and a chance to feed some king parrots!

Other places to see the animals Australia Zoo – Home to over 1,000 species of animal with animals shows and feedings and a huge amount of things to see and do. Located at Beewah on the Sunshine Coast Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (Gold Coast) – 27 hectares of lush rainforest with a range of favourite native animals, a popular bird show, Segway tour and sneak peek into the work they do in their wildlife hospital. Located at Currumbin on the Gold Coast Daisy Hill Koala Centre – free and relaxed.

Head there for a picnic and spy on the resident koalas. Note: this is a look but don’t touch experience. Located 25kms from Brisbane City centre at Daisy Hill

Darling Downs Zoo – Animals from all around the world with a chance to see herds of zebra, meerkats, white and African lion, aldabra giant tortoises and more. Their variety is attributed to their participation in preservation programs as well as accepting orphaned and injured animals.

Located between Toowoomba and Warwick (go to their website and use their map (not your GPS) David Fleay Wildlife Park – Another gorgeous wildlife park with a focus on conservation and education. Every single native animal you can imagine resides here including the famous Wally the platypus. Located at West Burleigh on the Gold Coast

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The Green Heart Fair

7th Brigade Park, Chermside JUN 4th Enjoy Brisbane’s biggest free bi-annual community and sustainability festival, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly environment with live entertainment, kids activities, market stalls and more.

The One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Brisbane Arts Theatre JUN 17th - SEP 2nd Bring your Brisbane Kids along to the Brisbane Art Theatre to see the classic story of One Hundred and One Dalmatians brought to life in a live on stage production that will entertain the whole family.

Day Out With Thomas

The Workshops Rail Museum JUN 24th - JUL 9th Meet Thomas, The Fat Controller and all his friends as he comes to Ipswich and brings with him fun for the whole family including Thomas play stations, art and craft, Thomas movies and more.

Dinosaur Train Live!

A Rainforest Adventure

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre JUN 27th & 28th Jump on board the Dinosaur Train as Buddy and all his friends make their way off the small screen and onto the stage in a live musical spectacular that will have everyone singing along and is sure to entertain, educate and delight Dinosaur Train fans of all ages.

Planning ahead Disney on Ice Presents Frozen

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre JUN 29th - JUL 2nd For the first time in forever, Elsa, Anna and Olaf will star in Disney’s newest Disney on Ice production along with everyone’s favourite Disney characters Minnie, Mickey and Donald in an ice spectacular full of magical show stopping musical numbers that tell a story as only Disney can.

The Abbey Medieval Festival

Caboolture JUL 8th & 9th Step back in time at Australia’s biggest medieval festival and have fun in Abbeystown where you will find jousting battles, archery, medieval music and bands, historical combat, Turkish oil wrestling, street performers, medieval markets and so much more.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic Raceday

Doomben JUL 8th Dress your teddy bear up and bring them along to join in all the fun at Doomben Racecourse where there will be colourful picnic blankets, rides, kids entertainment and furry fashions on the field where your teddy could win bestdressed teddy.

The EKKA

The Brisbane Showgrounds AUG 11th - 20th Get excited as the county makes its way to the city for EKKA with the ever popular baby animal farm, wood chopping, horse jumping and whip cracking plus all the excitement of sideshow alley, carnival rides, live entertainment, showbags and the EKKAnites fireworks spectacular.

Redcliffe Festival : KiteFest

Clontarf AUG 26th - 27th Be amazed as kites of every shape and size take to the skies at Pelican Park where you will also find live entertainment on the kids stage, kite making workshops, aerobatic displays, water shows, carnival rides, markets, live music and more.

Horrible Harriet

QUT Gardens Theatre AUG 29th - SEP 3rd Enjoy seeing Horrible Harriet from the popular children’s book brought to life in a fun, scandalous, laugh out loud comedy that is full of songs, mischief and a powerful message about friendship that is recommended for Brisbane Kids aged 3-8 years and their parents.

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Autumn Event Calendar EVENT

DATE LOCATION

Powerkids- Little Artists at Play

Every Thursday

(excluding School Holidays)

Little Days Out

Every Thursday

South Bank Parklands , South Bank

My Island Home

Until 17th April

Hyperdome, Logan

Hadron Collider

Until 24th April

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

Mirror Mirror

Until 17th April

GOMA, South Brisbane

Enchanted Spaces

Until 17th April

GOMA, South Brisbane

25th March – 9th July

Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich

Factory

1st April – 10th June

Brisbane Arts Theatre, Paddington

Mathamazing

1st April – 3rd September

Sciencentre, South Brisbane

Kate Beynon - Friendly Beasts

1st April – 22nd October

GOMA, South Brisbane

A Room For Wild Animals

Until 26th November

The Workshops Rail Museum

Marvel Cinematic Universe

27th May- 3rd September QAGOMA, South Brisbane

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Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks Charlie and the Chocolate

MARCH 2017 EVENT

DATE LOCATION

Get Wild Wildlife Show

1st – 31st

Strathpine Centre, Strathpine

World Science Festival

22nd – 26th

Various Locations, Brisbane

- The Hatchery

23rd – 26th

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

- Code a Robot, Coding, 25th and 26th

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

25th and 26th

South Bank Parklands, South Bank

Night: Finding Dory

25th

Underwood Park, Priestdale

Movie in the Park – Epic

25th

Wallace Street Park, Caboolture

Sensory Movie Day – Ballerina

26th

Various Cinemas, Brisbane and Ipswich

Meet Ocean Creatures

26th

Boondall Wetlands Environmental Centre

31st

Sutton Park, Brassall

Robotics and Electronics - Street Science

Earth Hour Family Movie

Heritage Bank Movies in the Park : Storks

APRIL 2017 EVENT

DATE LOCATION

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™

1st

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition

Live in Concert

Centre, South Brisbane

Seafire

1st

Surfers Paradise Beach

Brisbane Youth Week Events

1st – 9th

Various Brisbane Locations

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Autumn Event Calendar

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Live

1st – 9th

Queen Street Mall, Brisbane

Outback Safari

1st – 17th

The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich

Strathpine Festival 2017

1st – 17th

Strathpine Centre

RSPCA Easter Market

2nd

RSPCA, Wacol

Stone Age Family Fun Day

3rd – 7th

Abbey Museum, Caboolture

Dora’s Dance Party

3rd – 7th

Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town

Moana Immersive Playzone

3rd – 8th

Redbank Plaza

Bunny Bento Box

3rd – 8th

Farifield Gardens, Fairfield

Easter Biscuit Baking Workshop

3rd – 8th

Brookside Shopping Centre, Mitchelton

The Lost Village Workshops

3rd – 8th

Stafford City

Cute as a Button Workshop

3rd – 9th

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane

Holiday Fun

3rd – 13th

Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane

Garmin Easter Egg Hunt QLD

4th

Rocks Riverside Park

Eco Art Race

4th

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre

Wooden Bunny Baskets

4th – 8th

Peninsula Fair, Kippa Ring

Wizarding World Workshops

5th

The Caboolture Hub, Caboolture

A Night at the Museum

7th

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

Forest Creatures

8th

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre

Championships

9th – 13th

Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Chandler

Free Easter Egg Hunt

9th

Teralba Park, Everton Park

Kids Dig It!

Make Your Own

Sprouts in the Park School

2017 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming

Kids in the Kitchen- Easter Treats 10th – 13th

Sunny Park Shopping Centre,

Sunnybank

Easter Bunny Stage Show

Brookside Shopping Centre,

plus Meet and Greet

Mitchelton

10th – 15th

Mad Hatters Tea Party Workshop 10th – 15th

Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza

Kung Fu Panda Workshop

10th – 15th

Capalaba Park

Easter in the Olden Days

10th – 17th

Museum of Brisbane , Brisbane

Easter Eggs-travaganza

13th

South Bank Parklands

Easter Bunny Visits

13th and 15th

Arndale Shopping Centre, Springwood

Redcliffe Festival of Sails

14th

Suttons Beach, Redcliffe

Bluewater Festival

14th

Moora Park, Shorncliffe

Easter Family Fun Day

14th

Dickson Park, Morayfield

North Brisbane Easter Festival

14th – 15th

Wests Mitchelton Rugby League

Little Days Out

Football Club, Mitchelton

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Autumn Event Calendar Train Rides

16th

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Melsa Park, Bribie Island

7th Combat Brigade Open Day 22nd

7th Brigade Park, Chermside

Shakespeare in the Gardens

23rd

Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-Tha

Buddha Birth Day Festival

28th – 30th

South Bank Parklands, South Bank

MAY 2017 EVENT

DATE LOCATION

Ipswich Festival

4th – 14th

Various Locations, Ipswich

Langham May Fair

6th

Langham Park, Grange

Steam Train Sunday

7th

Roma Street Station, Brisbane

Sustainability Day

13th

Hillbrook Anglican School , Enoggera

Behind the Scenes Tour

20th

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

Paniyiri Greek Festival

20th & 22nd

Musgrave Park, South Brisbane

Gluten Free Food Expo

20th & 21st

Royal International Convention Centre,

Bowen Hills

RAAF Amberley Aviation

RAAF Amberley Aviation

Heritage Centre Open Day

21st

Heritage Centre , Amberley

4074 Family Fun Day

21st

Rocks Riverside Park,

Seventeen Mile Rocks

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show 23rd

Logan Entertainment Centre, Logan

The Hills Carnivale

27th

George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills

Backyard Bonanza

28th

McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge

Logan Eco Action Festival 2017

28th

Griffith University Logan Campus,

Loganlea

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