Brisbane Kids Magazine Spring Edition 2018

FREE Spring 2018 Activities for teens Butterflies and fairies Planes and trains 60 Rainy day ideas Over 100 local events!

EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO IN BRISBANE WITH KIDS

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IN THIS ISSUE WELCOME! Happy Spring time! For me this is the best time of the year, not too hot, not too cold and beach weather begins!

This edition is packed full of events, outdoor activities and even a list of rainy day ideas, so it doesn’t matter what happens, you will always have things to do!

You will notice we have extended our voucher section and put it in the middle of the magazine, so you can pull it out if you want to. We are focused on growing this section and welcome your ideas of places we should have on our list to contact.

Remember the Brisbane Kids Facebook Page is where you will find the most up to date information, as well as our Instagram Page. We also send out a weekly e-newsletter which is a nice reminder about key events happening around the city. You can find information about all these platforms below.

If there is anything you would like us to review or add to the magazine just get in touch print@brisbanekids.com.au. If you want to advertise in the next edition of the Brisbane Kids magazine you can also email print@brisbanekids.com.au. Hoping you all have a wonderful Springtime!

Ngaire Stirling Brisbane Kids Owner & Editor https://www.brisbanekids.com.au FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/brisbanekids INSTAGRAM: @brisbanekidsofficial #brisbanekids NEWSLETTER: https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/newsletter

THIS MAGAZINE IS POSSIBLE THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING LOCAL LEGENDS: Cath Johnsen, Writer Paula Johnson, Writer Melanie Byers, Writer Kaitlin Provost, Writer Louise Barber, Writer Wendy Laimant, Writer Kristen Bland, Writer Meaghan Brightwell, Explorer Brooke Powell, Content Editor Leigh Child, Events Manager Louisa Allert, Accounts Manager Debbie Hester from Needeep In Design, Lead Designer Ngaire Stirling, Founder

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Published by Brisbane Kids Pty Ltd ABN 34456380201 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS In keeping with the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where our city of Brisbane now stands, and recognise that these have always been places of learning and playing.

We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the community.

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IN THIS ISSUE

CONTENTS

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MUST SEE SPRING EVENTS

23-26 LOCAL VOUCHERS

Save money with our voucher section.

Thanks to generosity of local businesses.

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GROW A GIANT SUNFLOWER

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MUDWORLD 2018

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BUTTERFLY HOUSES

28-29 ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS

12

UNUSUAL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

30-31 PLANES AND TRAINS

Eight must see events for families; from festivals to comic expos Step by step instructions on how to grow a sunflower bigger than a child Butterfly houses near Brisbane you didn’t know existed Dog stars, bats and guinea pigs

14-15 DAISY HILL KOALA CENTRE

Experience the new Daisy Hill Koala Centre

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LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS

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Brisbane City Council Learn to Swim Program Locations

SPRING CAMPING

Explore the gorgeous Bunya Mountains

18-19 SPRING PLAYGROUNDS

Redcliffe, Milton, Brown Plains and Ripley Playgrounds showcased

20-21 FAIRY TRAILS

Enjoy the Brisbane Fairy Trail; from fairy gardens to fairy themed bookshops

SPRING BUSHWALKS

Head outside with four inspiring spring bushwalks; from waterfalls to beaches

Don’t miss out on getting tickets to Mudworld 2018 8 activities happening for teens in Brisbane; from YouTubing to Halloween festivals The Brisbane Kids Guide to planes and train fun in Brisbane

32-33 UPCOMING SHOWS

All the best Brisbane shows for kids coming up so you don’t miss out on booking tickets!

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MOVIES OUT THIS SPRING

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MORETON KIDS FESTIVAL

All the best family friendly movies coming out this Spring!

The 2nd Annual Moreton Kids Festival, save the date and get ready for a fun day out!

37-46 EVENT CALENDAR

The Official Guide to Brisbane with Kids from September to November. Keep the magazine in your bag and never run out of things to do!

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MUST SEE SPRING EVENTS OZ COMIC CON 22 & 23 SEPTEMBER @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE See superheroes, princesses, Star Wars Troopers, fairies, TV show and movie stars as the ultimate pop culture event, Oz Comic Con, comes to Brisbane with a show floor packed with exhibitors, autograph and photograph opportunities, Cosplay parades, kids’ games and more.

SUNSUPER RIVERFIRE 29 SEPTEMBER @ SOUTH BANK Do not miss the iconic Sunsuper Riverfire, a fireworks spectacular that will officially close the Brisbane Festival with world class fireworks fired from multiple bridges, barges and city rooftops, plus aerobatics from the Super Hornets and helicopters set to an amazing soundtrack.

IMAGINATION CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 22 SEPTEMBER - 7 OCTOBER @ VARIOUS LOGAN CITY LOCATIONS Choose from 107 activities over 16 days in an actionpacked program that brings together a monster sized range of free and low-cost events including a muddy wonderland, ninja obstacle course, cooking, dancing, art and craft, high teas, sports and even robotics.

BRISBRICKS BRISBANE LEGO FAN EXPO 2018 29 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER @ THE CHANDLER ARENA Everything is awesome at The Chandler Arena as BrisBricks host the ultimate LEGO event with LEGO creations and displays, a LEGO play area, jewellery, retailers, interactive stands, appearances by the awesome movie characters and a Harry Potter/ Blockwarts Display.

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MUST SEE SPRING EVENTS OKTOBERFEST BRISBANE 5-7 OCTOBER & 12-14 OCTOBER @ BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS Dig out your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Australia’s largest German Festival, Oktoberfest Brisbane, where the showgrounds will be transformed into a mini Bavaria, jam-packed with the Oktoberfest Tent, kids’ activities, rides, delicious food, world-famous beverages and traditional entertainment.

ENVIRO EXPLORERS PICNIC IN THE PARK 14 OCTOBER @ CABOOLTURE REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE Pack a magnifying glass and your khakis for a special environment-themed Picnic in the Park where Brisbane Kids can explore native wildlife, creepy crawlies, snakes, reptiles and little critters with live shows, interactive displays and workshops, plus markets rides and live entertainment.

MORETON KIDS FESTIVAL 7 OCTOBER @ PINE RIVERS PARK Experience paradise on earth for kids at the Moreton Bay Kids Festival 2018 which boasts six magical worlds for kids to explore and a program jam packed with live stage shows, hands-on games and activities, workshops, wildlife, craft and rides in the Brisbane Kids Fun Kids world.

HALLOWEEN STREET PARTY 27 OCTOBER @ MANLY HARBOUR VILLAGE Dress up and enjoy a spooky day of activities including markets, best dressed competitions, live entertainment, movies in the park, roving performers, rides, night time amusements, pumpkin carving, fireworks, a street parade and lots more all in honour of the scariest day of the year- Halloween!

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SPRING GARDENING IDEA GROW A GIANT SUNFLOWER

Do you want to impress the kids with your supernatural gardening powers?

Now is the perfect time to plant a spring garden and the sunflower is the perfect flower for kids of all ages to grow. The best part about sunflowers is, if you follow a few simple steps, your kids can grow sunflowers that will grow to be taller than they are!

The key to growing giant sunflowers: 1.

Plant in Spring 2. Plant in sunshine 3.

Till the soil before you add seeds 4.

Mix in some compost 5. Bury the seeds 15cms below the ground 6. Space seeds 50cm apart 7.

Water the sunflower 3-4 times a week 8. Fertilise once a week with a water fertiliser 9.

When your sunflower reaches ½ a metre cut the

watering back to every other week 10. Water the root zone but avoid getting water

on the stalk

BUTTERFLIES IN SE QUEENSLAND THE BRIBIE ISLAND BUTTERFLY HOUSE

GOLD COAST BUTTERFLY HOUSE

OPENING HOURS: Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

• Adults – $12 • Pens/Conc – $10 • Child (4-15) – $7 • Family (2A+2C) – $34

What we love about the Gold Coast Butterfly House is their desire to educate kids and encourage families to start their own butterfly gardens.

The Bribie Island Butterfly House is not only home to native butterflies but also hosts many non-native species of butterfly. It is almost guaranteed butterflies will land on heads, shoulders and fingers, creating opportunities for great photos and memories

The Butterfly House is located at 208 First Avenue, Bongaree, on Bribie Island. Bribie Island is around a one hour drive from Brisbane CBD and features beautiful beaches and is close to The Abbey Museum and The Sandstone Point Hotel.

Find out more at www.bribieislandbutterflyhouse.org/

The Gold Coast Butterfly House is a combination of butterfly house and education centre. Kids will have an opportunity to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly in addition to spending time in the butterfly house where butterflies flitter around and feed on fruit.

OPENING HOURS: Thursday - Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

• $8 per person • $25 for a family The Gold Coast Butterfly House is located on 61 Castle Hill Drive South, Gaven.

Tickets should be purchased through their website at www.goldcoastbutterflies.com.au

UNUSUAL ANIMAL EXPERIENCES

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animal experiences Get the chance to meet, cuddle and snap a selfie with some of Brisbane’s best-known pups at the annual Brisbane Dog Lovers Show on Saturday the 3rd November and Sunday the 4th November at the Royal International Convention Centre (RNA Showgrounds). There will be Black Hawk Dockdogs performing water stunts, red carpet arrivals, doggy face painting, opportunities to pat some pooches and heaps of entertainment and dog related information stands. Head to their website for all the entry and parking information.

There is a unique opportunity to experience Currumbin Sanctuary After Dark in their Halloween Fangtuary Event on Friday the 26th of October from 6pm-9pm. See what happens when the sun goes down and the bats come out to play in the nocturnal corridor.

Kids can have their photo taken with owls and snakes and participate in other activities on the night. Entry fee, details and tickets can be found on their website.

This is a popular event so book early!

QLD Guinea Pig Refuge Day is the chance to head along to a fun event that is all about Guinea Pigs. Did you know thousands of guinea pigs are surrendered every year? QLD Guinea Pig Rescue is a fantastic organisation that works to give these little guys another chance at life. Head along for their 5th Birthday celebrations on the 5th of October At Bracken Ridge for face painting, adoptions, jumping castles, guinea pig competitions and much more! It is free to go, but you need a ticket which you can find via their Facebook Page.

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DAISY HILL KOALA CENTRE

THE DAISY HILL KOALA CENTRE

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the newly refurbished Daisy Hill Koala Centre. 5 resident koalas call Daisy Hill Koala Centre home, all with their own story about why they were removed from the wild.

There are large colourful displays in the education centre with lots of interactive activities to keep the kids engaged. Finish up your visit with a picnic in the surrounding greenspace and take a stroll through one of the many walking trails.

While this is not a koala cuddling experience, this is an experience that will teach kids a lot about koalas, how to spot them in the wild and how to contribute to their conservation.

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Daisy Hill Koala Centre and the surrounding trails are wheelchair and pram friendly.

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Admission is free Wildlife talks happen at 11am and 2pm Best experienced on a sunny day Daisy Hill Koala Centre is open every day from 10am-4pm, except on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

Daisy Hill Koala Centre is located 25km south of Brisbane on Daisy Hill Road in Daisy Hill.

DAISY HILL KOALA CENTRE OTHER PLACES TO SEE KOALAS IN BRISBANE LONE PINE KOALA SANCTUARY Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is home to dozens of koalas in addition to all the other animals that call the sanctuary home. There are koala cuddling packages you can purchase which come with a photo memento. Their koala research centre recently opened to the public and offers interactive displays for kids to explore and gain a better understanding of the challenges facing koalas today.

AUSTRALIA ZOO Lots of friendly koalas call this place home, with plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with these Australian treasures. Australia Zoo also offer packages for koala cuddles for kids above the age of 8. Their wildlife hospital is also open for tour bookings which happen several times a day.

CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary treats over 500 koalas every single year. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique koala experience that is as much about education and understand as about being up close with these amazing animals. They also offer photo packages.

Get ready for fun!

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WILD KOALAS Wild koalas are becoming increasingly difficult to find because of their fragmented habitats. Noosa National Park and The Koala Bushlands are two decent sized areas where you may spot a koala, but sightings are never assured.

SPECIAL FEATURE: LEARN TO SWIM

Learn to swim LEARN TO SWIM AT BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL POOLS

Have you been looking for a learn to swim program for your Brisbane Kids?

It’s never too early, or too late, to get your kids enrolled in local swimming classes.

Brisbane City Council pools offer learn to swim classes, with many offering programs starting when babies are just a few months old.

BABY LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES Baby learn to swim classes are designed to provide confidence to parents and to familiarise babies with water, so they are happy and confident in the water with mum or dad.

LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES FOR KIDS When you invest in swimming lessons for your child you are ensuring they learn the right techniques, so they can enjoy swimming and also be safe and confident around water. Learn to swim classes generally happen once a week and take place over a school term. You don’t need to wait until Summer to enrol, with many pools offering swimming lessons all year round.

INTENSIVE SWIM LESSONS Intensive swimming lessons are learn to swim classes that take place every day, over one week, generally during school holidays. It means in one week your child will learn what might take them five weeks in standard weekly classes. Just make sure to book in advance as the intensive swim classes tend to be extremely popular over the Spring and Summer break.

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LEARN TO SWIM LOCATIONS IN BRISBANE Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre (07) 3277 8686 Bellbowrie Pool (07) 3403 8888 Carole Park Swim Centre (07) 3271 6116 Centenary Pool / Spring Hill Baths (07) 3054 4331 Chermside Pool (07) 3054 4305 Colmslie Pool (07) 3054 4366 Dunlop Park Memorial Swimming Pool (07) 3379 1630 Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre (07) 3269 8906 Hibiscus Sports Complex Pool (07) 3420 6074 Ithaca Pool (07) 3369 2624 Jindalee Pool (07) 3376 1002 Manly Pool (07) 3396 2578 Mt Gravatt East Swimming Pool (07) 3216 8730 Newmarket Olympic Swimming Pool (07) 3356 8434 Parkinson Aquatic Centre (07) 3054 4385 Runcorn Pool (07) 3054 4382 Yeronga Park Pool (07) 3848 8575

SPRING CAMPING

SPRING CAMPING: BUNYA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Bunya Mountains National Park is home to three different campgrounds.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: Whilst the Westcott and Burtons Well areas are only suitable for tents, the Dandabah Camping Area has ample open space that is best suited to larger motorhomes or caravans. There are also plenty of cottages to rent through the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre if camping isn’t your thing.

PET-FRIENDLY: Pets are not allowed in Bunya Mountains National Park.

FACILITIES / AMENITIES: Facilities in all areas include showers, BBQ equipment and the permission to build your own campfire! You will need to bring your own water.

BEACH / WATER: There are walking tracks that head to waterfalls but the nearest swimming attraction is a short drive away at Coomba Falls at Maidenwell. Head to the Southern Queensland Country Website to find out more about this favourite summer waterhole.

FOOD / DRINK OPTIONS: BYO all food and water. There are two cafes and a restaurant on the mountain in addition to a small general store.

THINGS TO DO: - Fireflies are on the move in October/November and can be seen from dusk along the forest line.

- Walk through a strangler fig which has a platform straight through its middle.

- Explore 35kms of different walking tracks offering everything from waterfall endings, magnificent views and a chance to walk through the clouds.

- Enjoy a picnic lunch with the 120 different species of bird that are found in the Bunya Mountains National Park.

- Feed the wild birds. Bookings are required, enquire at the general store.

- Eat at least one meal that contains Bunya Nuts while you are there!

For more information head to southernqueenslandcountry.com.au

SPRING PLAYGROUNDS

REDCLIFFE PARKOUR PARK 12 different challenges.

Challenges include an angled wall, vault bars, boulders, modular block walls, balance beams, climbing frames and scalable poles.

Covered by shade sails.

Picnic tables and toilets.

Perfect for older kids.

FREW PARK MILTON Incredible multi-storey cement playground.

Too many playground features to name.

Multi-age playground with surrounding greenspace.

Shade, BBQs and toilets.

LOCATION The corner of Hornibrook Esplanade and Victoria Avenue at Woody Point.

COFFEE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE Coffee is available from the Emerson Coffee Shop onsite!

COFFEE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE The Butcher Baker Coffee Maker is a 900 metre seaside walk away.

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LOCATION Frew Street at Milton.

SPRING PLAYGROUNDS

BERRINBA WETLANDS Multi-age playground.

Flying fox main attraction.

Picnic shelters, BBQs and toilets.

Walking tracks and bike paths.

LOCATION Wayne Goss Drive in Browns Plains.

COFFEE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE Grab a coffee on the way from Zac’s Carvery Browns Plains, less than a km away.

ADVENTURE PARK RIPLEY Waterplay for all ages.

Multi-storey playground with bridges and enclosed slides.

Lots of shade, BBQs, toilets and showers.

Pram and wheelchair friendly.

LOCATION Providence Splash’N’Play is located off Harmony Crescent, South Ripley.

COFFEE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE Coffee is located a few metres away at 40 West Café.

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FAIRY TRAILS

FAIRY TRAILS AND FAIRY GARDENS

THE ENCHANTED FOREST Start your fairy fun at the Enchanted Forest playground, located at Dorrington Park at Ashgrove. Climb on the spiders’ webs, make music on the magical toadstools, and picnic in the leafy parklands. There is a new skate park not far from the playground, making this the perfect outing when you have kids of different ages. You can grab a bite to eat and a coffee at Famished on Frasers, or some gluten-free goodies at Marché du Macaron, which are each a short walk from the playground.

KUMBARTCHO SANCTUARY Kumbartcho Sanctuary at Eatons Hill is a community nursery featuring a fenced playground and short nature walks. They often have free activities running throughout the school holidays which are promoted through their Facebook Page. Their fairy garden is at the end of a short forest walk with lots of ornaments and fairy paraphernalia to help set the scene. Write and post a letter to the fairies in the fairy mail box, sit and enjoy the peaceful surrounds, or even take a picnic to enjoy next to the playground.

THE GOLLUM TREE The Gollum Tree at Scarborough Beach, is worth checking out if you happen to be over in the Redcliffe Peninsula area. The tree itself is located within Scarborough Beach Park, which is a fenced seaside playground featuring Cottonwood trees that are some of Brisbane’s best climbing trees for kids. Head to Redcliffe on a Sunday and you can enjoy their markets from 8am-noon.

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FAIRY TRAILS

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE BOOK SHOP Where the Wild Things Are at West End is the most incredible book shop we have ever seen. If you want a low-key fairy outing, then this is the ideal place to head to find stories about wizards and witches. They have the most tremendous variety of children’s books; this is the ultimate inspiration for young readers. Some of our favourite fairy books include The Magic Faraway Tree, Even Fairies Fart, Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie, Mummy Fairy and Me, Backyard Fairies and for older kids Robots Vs Fairies and The Lunar Chronicles.

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS The fig tree fairy lights at QUT (near the Goodwill Bridge) The Brunswick Heads Fairy Trail The Store of Requirement at Samford Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli

Spring holiday fun for grades 3–12!

Drama holiday courses start 24 September at QACI and St Laurence’s College Secure your place, book now nida.edu.au/spring

SPRING BUSHWALKS BUDERIM FALLS DISTANCE: 2KM RETURN If you’re looking for an easy bushwalk, Buderim Forest Park and Buderim Falls should be added to your list of places to go. With rock pools galore in a sub-tropical rainforest, this is a short family friendly walk for even the youngest members of the family. The falls are best visited after rain so you can enjoy the cascading falls.

Swimming is not recommended.

LOCATION: The lower entry is off Lindsay Road via Harry’s Lane. The upper entry is via Quorn Close, which runs off Lindsay Road.

DOWNFALL CREEK DISTANCE: ALL TRACKS 2KM OR LESS In the middle of suburbia is Raven Street Reserve, with all its main tracks being wheelchair and pram friendly.

Featuring a senses trail, bushland centre, BBQ’s, toilets and an incredible playground, it is obvious why this park is a favourite.

LOCATION: 815 Rode Rd, Chermside West.

STOCKYARD CREEK WALKING TRACK DISTANCE: 1.4KM CIRCUIT This is a pram and wheelchair friendly walk through the heartland of the Koala Bushlands. This is a space that has been put aside for the conservation of koalas, so keep an eye out for furry tree dwellers as you meander along the trail.

LOCATION: Brisbane Koala Bushland, 137 Alperton Rd, Burbank.

KING ISLAND DISTANCE: 2KM RETURN Walk to King Island on low tide and experience the incredible feeling of walking across the sea floor. Kids will love discovering the marine creatures that languish in the low tide and delight in the thrill as the tide ebbs in and rises on the return trip. Finish up the walk with a seaside picnic.

LOCATION: Access via Wellington Point Recreation Reserve.

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MUDWORLD 2018

Nature Play Queensland are once again hosting an amazing, hands-on experience that will not only get children outdoors and active but will get them right in the thick of that one thing parents fear and children love....

MUD! WHAT IS MUDWORLD? MUDDY MONSTERLAND A muddy playground specifically for the wee little ones (0-2 year olds). Peruse the shops, order a mud pie from the Mud Pie Bakery where you will find the finest earthly delights, and order a muddaccino at the CafĂŠ le Mud with the best MUDistas in Logan. Mud Sketching and Mud Sculpting are there for the budding true artists to come and master the skills of mud.

VILLAGE OF MUD A giant mud pit and mud puddle for all ages is the heart of Mud World. Each session will include some organised fun and games - Tug of War, Stuck-in-the-mud, and Statues to name just a few.

MUD MANIA DANGER- The mud mania realm is not for the faint hearted! This is a squirmish of mud. You will be supplied goggles and pats on the back. This muddy mayhem is for the fast, the strong and the courageous. Run through the maze of mud on the look out for adventure.

LAND SLIDE The speed and laughter on these slippery slopes will make kid’s belly butterflies shiver with tickling joy. You will find yourself circling back and forth around this peak of slippery mud.

THE GREAT MUDDY MOUNTAIN RANGE Come conquer the Great Muddy Mountain Range.

Slip and slide down avalanches of mud! Up, down and through the great mounds of mud! This will be your chance to climb and slide your way through the fun of Mud World!

WHEN:

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September 2018

TIME:

Session 1: 8:30am - 11:30am Session 2: 1:30pm - 4:30pm.

Dance party is from 5.30pm - 7.30pm on Saturday 29 September only

WHERE:

Underwood Park, Priestdale

PRICE:

Day Sessions: $25 per child Muddy Wonderland Dance Party Session: $30 per child (free entry tickets for supervising parents/guardians).

BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential and can be

made from 6 July 2018 IMPORTANT: Children supervision ratio is 1 parent or

guardian to every 2 children. Adults

accompanying children enter for FREE.

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ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS TEEN EVENTS SPRING 2018 YOU TUBE GAMING 24 SEPTEMBER @ ARANA HILLS LIBRARY Learn what it takes to become a gaming YouTuber and get started by making a short game review video you can take home on a USB, plus pick up tips from a YouTube ambassador about lighting techniques, video editing, copyright free music, and animated intros.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING WORKSHOP 25 SEPTEMBER @ MT GRAVATT PCYC Bring along your favourite instrument or best vocal and work with like-minded musicians to perfect a group piece under the guidance of a creative facilitator then record your work to take home and share with friends and family.

POTTED POTTER 2- 7 OCTOBER @ QPAC Watch as all 7 Harry Potter books are performed in 70 minutes on stage in a hilarious show with all your favourite characters, a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, a game of quidditch and lots of Hogwart’s magic!

RAD BMX JAM 3 OCTOBER @ BROWNS PLAINS SKATE PARK Grab your bike and helmet and head down to Browns Plains Skate Park where RAD will be hosting an afternoon of games with competitions and prizes plus RAD sponsor scouts will be on the lookout for those with all the moves and skills.

HALLOWEEN FESTEVIL 20 & 27 OCTOBER @ AUSSIE WORLD Explore the park after dark, take a trip into the apocalyptic Wasteland with apocalyptic creatures lurking in every corner, take on the mazes, enjoy rides and live music, a spooky disco and more as Aussie World turns evil for Halloween.

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ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS SURFERS PARADISE FEST-EVIL 28 – 18 OCTOBER @ SURFERS PARADISE Attend a new 3-day Halloween Festival featuring a graveyard full of fun activities and entertainment including roving zombies and vampires, special fx makeup artists, Halloween stores and the Surfers Paradise Zombie Walk.

FINDERS KEEPERS SPRING/SUMMER MARKETS 9 – 11 NOVEMBER @ BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS Browse and shop independent Australian designers and makers, discover new music talents, connect with creativity and explore a range of lifestyle offerings while fueling up with delicious food at Finders Keepers festivalstyle markets.

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD FROM 15 NOVEMBER @ VARIOUS CINEMAS Watch the next thrilling instalment from J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World which sees the powerful dark wizard escape and gather a loyal group of followers who have no idea that he is planning on raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings.

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PLANES AND TRAINS

There is nothing quite like the look on the face of a child when they see a plane take off for the first time.

When they hear the chug of an old steam engine or they bask in the simple joys of touring through a park on a trackless train. We hope this guide makes it easier for you to experience this wonder.

PLANES BRISBANE AIRPORT Acacia Street Loop, Brisbane Domestic Airport. We love this spot, not least because it’s got ample space for kids to be kids, but because if you are lucky you might even get a wave or a smile from a pilot!

RAAF AMBERLEY AVIATION CENTRE The Aviation Heritage Centre offers displays that include Sabre and Mirage fighter jets, a flawless WWII Jeep, Sioux and Iroquois helicopters and a Caribou airlifter. The RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre is open to the public every third Sunday of the month from 9am until 3pm (excluding public holidays).

Public open days are free. Their next open day is on the 21st of October. Complete the online application prior to entry to avoid standing in a queue.

THE QUEENSLAND AIR MUSEUM Fast becoming a favourite weekend activity, the Queensland Air Museum holds several open days every year where they open the cockpits to the public. Open Cockpit Weekends generally involve multiple aircraft and the opportunity to tour the insides of the cockpits. Past aircraft have included both the F-111 and The Mirage.

You can visit the Queensland Air Museum every day except Christmas Day. Adults $14, Children $7.

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PLANES AND TRAINS

TRAINS STEAM TRAIN SUNDAYS One Sunday each month the Workshops Rail Museum hold Steam Train Sundays where you can travel through Brisbane on a steam train just like the ones used in the olden days. The train departs from (and returns to) Roma Street Station at 10:15 and 11:40am, with rides lasting approximately one hour.

The next trip is on the 7th of October.

Adults $30, Children $18, Kids under 3 not occupying a seat free.

THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM Just 40 minutes outside Brisbane in Ipswich is The Workshops Rail Museum, which boasts 15 permanent hands-on railway exhibitions. One of the best attractions for little kids is the Nippers Railway which is an indoor adventure playground full of fun things to do like selling train tickets, climbing aboard a miniature train and changing the signal from the signal box.

Adults $14.50, Kids $11.50, Kids under 3 free.

TRAM MUSEUM Take your Brisbane Kids on a trip down memory lane with a visit to the Brisbane Tramway Museum in Ferny Grove, and see how Brisbane Kids travelled around our city in years gone by. The museum is open to the general public on Sunday afternoons, between 12:30pm and 4:00pm, and daily to pre-booked school and coach groups.

Adults $14, Children $7, Children under school age free.

THE WOODFORD RAILWAY Located approximately one hour north of Brisbane, along the scenic D’Aguilar Highway, is the small country town of Woodford. Turning at the historic painted water tower, you will find the Woodford Railway on the righthand side down Margaret Street. The heritage train rides operate every first and third Sunday of the month, with rides starting at 10am and running until 3:30pm (generally stopping between 12:45 – 1:30pm for lunch).

The return train journey takes approximately 15 minutes.

Adults $6, Children 5-15 years $3, Children 4 years and under free.

MINIATURE STEAM TRAIN RIDES IN BRISBANE There are many places to ride miniature trains throughout Brisbane.

Bracken Ridge Miniature Steam Trains run on the 4th Sunday of every month from 9:30am-2:30pm at McPherson Park (Denham Street).

The Brisbane Bayside Steam Railway Society hosts train rides on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from 10am until 4pm at Wynnum Junction Station on Wynnum Road.

Bribie Island Miniature Steam Train rides operate at Melsa Park on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am to 2:30pm.

Prices vary but usually around the $2 mark. Children must wear enclosed shoes.

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UPCOMING SHOWS ALICE IN WONDERLAND 22 SEPTEMBER – 10 NOVEMBER @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Take a journey down the rabbit hole and feel the excitement as the audience follows Alice as she ventures to the world of a very White Rabbit, a Mad Hatter, the evil Queen of Hearts and everything is never quite what it seems.

SLAPDASH GALAXY 22 SEPTEMBER – 7 OCTOBER @ IPSWICH ART GALLERY Buckle-in and tear open your imagination for an epic journey with two brothers as they battle the bad guys and find strength in each other at warp speed in a show where everyday junk is transformed into surreal shadow puppets by the very talented Bunk Puppets.

THE GRUFFALO 20 – 27 SEPTEMBER @ GARDENS THEATRE Come along on a musical adventure through the woods, based on the popular children’s book by Julia Donaldson, and decide if the Gruffalo with terrible claws, knobbly knees, purple prickles, a black tongue and orange eyes is real…..or not.

KAPUT! 25 – 28 SEPTEMBER @ THE COURIER MAIL SPIEGELTENT, SOUTH BANK Enjoy a multi-award-winning family show full of slapstick, acrobatics and total silliness that has entertained people around the world and is now in Brisbane as part of the Brisbane Festival line up which means Brisbane Kids can experience Kaput! the one-man comedy for all ages.

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UPCOMING SHOWS PJ MASKS LIVE! TIME TO BE A HERO 26 & 27 SEPTEMBER @ BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE Get excited as Catboy, Owlette and Gekko leap, flip and climb on stage in order to try and save the day from the sneaky villains Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl in a live musical performance based on everyone’s favourite TV show, PJ Masks.

THE GIZMO 4 – 7 OCTOBER @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Adapted from the book by Paul Jennings, The Gizmo will have families laughing out loud at the crazy misadventures of Stephen, Mouse and the wondrous Gizmo, who, after being stolen, starts to exact revenge by placing Stephen in several extraordinary situations.

LAH-LAH 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY! LIVE IN CONCERT 2 – 7 OCTOBER @ VARIOUS BRISBANE VENUES Starring the stripey-socked singing sensation Lah-Lah and her Big Live Band, Lah-Lah 10th Birthday Party Live in Concert is an entertaining stage spectacular featuring everyone’s favourite songs, dancing, and of course fun and laughter.

THE CAT IN THE HAT 17 NOVEMBER – 19 JANUARY 2019 @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE See one of the all-time Dr Seuss classic books brought to life as The Cat in the Hat not only enters the life of Sally and her brother, but completely turns their ordinary day upside down and has the audience laughing along with them.

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MOVIES OUT THIS SPRING CHRISTOPHER ROBIN RELEASE DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and Piglet as they venture out of Hundred Acre Woods and into the city to find Christopher Robin who is now grown up and has a family of his own. The problem is he has let work become a priority and forgotten his way, however Winnie-The-Pooh and his friends are on a mission and are going to remind him of the loving, playful boy he once was so Christopher Robbin can rediscover the joys of life.

SMALLFOOT RELEASE DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2018 “Smallfoot” is a hilarious new animated movie starring the voices of Channing Tatum, James Cordon and Zendaya that turns a myth upside down when a bright young yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. As he shares his news of the “smallfoot”, the Bigfoot community get into a discussion over what else might exist in the big world beyond their snowy village, in an all new story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.

THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALL RELEASE DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2018 Jack Black and Cate Blanchette star in a magical adventure that tells the story of 10 year old Lewis who is sent to live with his uncle in an old spooky house with a mysterious ticking in the walls. In his search for the clock, Lewis unlocks a world of witches and warlocks and embarks on an quest with his uncle in order to find out the source of the mysterious ticking.

THE GRINCH RELEASE DATE: 29 NOVEMBER 2018 Dr Seuss’s The Grinch is back on the big screen, meaner than ever and with a makeover thanks to the magic of Illumination who are responsible for Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life Of Pets. Of course we all know the story…A grumpy Grinch, who likes to do mean things with style and plots to ruin Christmas for the entire village of Whoville, but with this movie we will get to meet his dog Max and find out the answer to why someone is so mean!

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MORETON KIDS FESTIVAL MORETON KIDS FESTIVAL

The Moreton Kids Festival is back for its second year, and we are excited! This is one of our favourite events because it celebrates the wide-eyed wonderment and enthusiasm of youth with a program full of family-friendly entertainment. You can look forward to six different worlds of fun and adventure over one massive day.

Six worlds of fun!

WORLD 1 BRISBANE KIDS FUN KIDS The Fun Kids land is just that…Fun! Kids will fall in love with the FREE rides on offer including jumping castles, spinning chairs, a giant slide, rock wall and more!

WORLD 2 GREEN KIDS For the environmentally conscious children, there is Green Kids. In this land they’ll learn about recycling, engage in sustainable activities and workshops.

WORLD 3 SESAME LANE CREATIVE KIDS The young budding artist won’t want to leave Creative Kids! With hands-on art and craft activities, face painting, incredible and fun art installations and more WORLD 4 QUEST CURIOUS KIDS Science experiments, hands-on demonstrations, giant games and amazing facts can only mean one thing – the land of Curious Kids!

WORLD 5 VILLA WORLD ACTIVE KIDS Jump, Bounce, Kick, Dodge, Throw, Run! Active Kids will have the little ones engage in a series of fun, outdoor activities designed to get them moving.

WORLD 6 TELSTRA TECH KIDS Fun, Innovative and Interactive zone providing the kids with an opportunity to learn about the tech-driven world.

Tech Kids is designed to introduce coding, augmented reality, robotics and drones to your little ones.

THE KINDRED MAIN STAGE Look forward to Nick Jr,’s PAW Patrol and other stage entertainment all day long. Grab a bite to eat and a place to sit and enjoy free entertainment from science to dancing.

WHEN: Sunday 7th October. 9am-4pm WHERE: Pine Rivers Park Strathpine http://www.moretonkidsfestival.com.au/

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60 RAINY DAY IDEAS

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60 RAINY DAY IDEAS Go for a clock tower tour at City Hall

Head to your local library

Check out a movie at Cineplex

Go bowling

Explore the Workshops Rail Museum

Grab a hot chocolate at Max Brenner

Build an indoor fort Take a tour of Boggo Road Gaol

Make some home made chocolate Make mud pies

Make a family playlist with everyone’s favourite music

Get creative at Plaster Fun House or Colour My Pot

Go for a bushwalk in the rain

Have a fancy at home tea party and invite some friends over

Visit the Children’s Gallery at the Gallery of Modern Art

Go to a drive-in movie

Try laser tag as a family

Plan out a Spring Garden

Plan a baking day

Discover the Brisbane Sciencentre

Swim at the indoor pool at Colmslie

Visit the Maritime Museum

Have lunch at the Flying Nun and then check out the Harry Potter Shop next door

Explore an op shop for dress ups or books

Tie dye some clothing

Go indoor rock climbing

Find out what free activities are on at the Ipswich Art Gallery

Make a batch of slime

Attend an eco-craft workshop at Reverse Garbage Woolloongabba

Relax at a local playcentre

Enjoy a high tea

Make playdough

Visit a friend

Visit the Cat Cuddle Café at Red Hill

Make and paint a family mural

Go rollerskating

Enjoy free kids’ activities at the Museum of Brisbane

Discover the Planetarium and see one of their shows Visit the Queensland Air Museum Google, “how to draw” and spend the day drawing

Grab some fish and chips and have lunch under a picnic shelter along the coast

Make a terrarium

Explore the Abbey Museum for a different kind of history tour

Let the kids be bored!

Explore the Queensland Museum level by level

Discover the Brisbane Sciencentre

Go iceskating at Iceworld

See what free activities are on at your local shopping centre

Build a bear

Play board games Plan a family pizza night

Make a rain gauge

Enjoy some time at a trampoline centre (Skyzone, Bounce or Flipout)

Build a possum/bird box and paint it

Visit Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli

Play POKEMON GO in the rain

Go indoor skateboarding at RampAttak

Visit a local escape room

See what is on offer at QUT the Cube

Plan a movie day at home

Visit the Corner at the State Library for free holiday activities

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - LONG RUNNING EVENTS

POWERKIDS: LITTLE ARTISTS AT PLAY EVERY TUESDAY (EXCLUDING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Bring your little Brisbane Kids along to an interactive space where, surrounded by props and creative play stations, kids are encouraged to let their imagination run wild.

LONE PINE FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH @ FIG TREE POCKET Sit back under the stars and enjoy a free movie on one of the three outdoor cinema screens. Remember to BYO blankets and chairs or take advantage of the seating at Riverside Cafe.

MONKEYS! A PRIMATE STORY 29 SEPTEMBER – 28 JANUARY @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Go bananas and learn all about primates at the new hands-on, immersive exhibition featuring over 60 spectacular taxidermy specimens and skeletons ranging from the tiny mouse lemur to gorillas.

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KIDS COLLECTIVE EVERY THURSDAY @ SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS Take part in a range of exciting kids’ workshops that are free to attend including sports, theatre, arts and craft, science experiments, music, storytelling and more that change every month.

STEAM TRAIN SUNDAY FEBRUARY – DECEMBER (ONE SUNDAY PER MONTH) @ ROMA STREET STATION Ride on a historical steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era, passing through city stations on your journey aboard vintage carriages.

TODDLER TUESDAYS EVERY TUESDAY @ KNOCK ON WOOD TOYS Join Knock on Wood Toys each Tuesday for a fun-filled session playing with your child and having lots of fun, including blocks, playdough, puzzles, singing, dancing and games.

MINIATURE STEAM & ELECTRIC TRAIN RIDES 4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH @ MCPHERSONS PARK Enjoy a great family day out in the lovely suburb of Bracken Ridge where Brisbane Kids can enjoy train rides on the miniature steam train and purchase a sausage sizzle and cold drinks.

SPARKLAB SCIENCENTRE OPEN DAILY FROM 17 SEPTEMBER @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Experience the newly refurbished Sciencentre with over 40 interactive exhibits across three zones. Brisbane Kids can discover how science, technology, engineering and maths affect their everyday world.

LIFE IN IRONS: BRISBANE’S CONVICT STORIES 18 MAY – 28 OCTOBER @ MUSEUM OF BRISBANE Gain a vivid insight into daily life as a convict through original documents, personal accounts, historical objects and contemporary art brought to life with immersive new technologies.

TONY ALBERT: WE CAN BE HEROES 19 MAY – 7 OCTOBER @ GOMA Create a digital superhero identity, make a monster collage and come face to face with the Mamu - fearful spirits that are found in Warakurna - as part of a display of illuminated paintings.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER

BRISBANE FESTIVAL 8 – 29 SEPTEMBER @ VARIOUS VENUES Enjoy a jam-packed Brisbane Festival program featuring lots of exciting and engaging shows and events for Brisbane Kids and their families – some are free and others require tickets.

SCARECROW FESTIVAL 14 – 16 SEPTEMBER @ TAMBOURINE MOUNTAIN Find over 200 scarecrows on the scarecrow trail plus enjoy lots of kids activities, pig racing, face painting, buskers and live music, delicious food over 3 days.

SWELL SCULPTURE FESTIVAL 14 – 23 SEPTEMBER @ CURRUMBIN BEACH Head down to beautiful Currumbin Beach to check out the amazing sculptures along the coastline plus enjoy live music, delicious food, masterclasses and kids workshops.

BRISBANE THAI FESTIVAL 16 SEPTEMBER @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND Experience the richness and colour of Thai cuisine and culture, traditional arts and crafts for children, Thai food, performances, entertainment, Muay Thai boxers, musicians, chefs and more.

TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS 21– 30 SEPTEMBER @ TOOWOOMBA Take a drive to the Garden City and enjoy an awesome program of family-friendly entertainment with amazing parades, day festivals, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a night garden and more.

OZ COMIC CON 22 & 23 SEPTEMBER @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE See superheroes, princesses, Star Wars Troopers, fairies, TV show and movie stars as the ultimate pop culture event returns to Brisbane with celebrities, games and fun.

IMAGINATION CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 22 SEPTEMBER - 7 OCTOBER @ VARIOUS LOGAN CITY LOCATIONS Experience a 16-day action-packed program that brings together a monster sized range of free and low-cost events including a muddy wonderland, ninja obstacle course, high tea and robotics.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 22 SEPTEMBER – 10 NOVEMBER @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE Take a journey down the rabbit hole and feel the excitement as the audience follows Alice as she ventures to the world of a very White Rabbit, a Mad Hatter and the evil Queen of Hearts.

SLAPDASH GALAXY 22 SEPTEMBER – 7 OCTOBER @ IPSWICH ART GALLERY Buckle-in for an epic journey with two brothers as they battle the bad guys at warp speed in a show where everyday junk is transformed into surreal shadow puppets by the very talented Bunk Puppets.

FREE INFLATABLE LASER TAG 22 SEPTEMBER – 7 OCTOBER @ INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPING CENTRE Battle it out against other Brisbane Kids at glow-in-the-dark laser tag complete with a glowing labyrinth full of inflatable objects to hide behind, smoke machines and laser beams.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER

WATERWORLD CENTRAL 22 SEPTEMBER – 7 OCTOBER @ SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL Get outdoors and have fun at Australia’s first mobile water park featuring giant inflatable pools, zorb cylinders, the giant twin slides and the Colossal Dino Slide.

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL 22 SEPTEMBER @ PINE RIVERS PARK Celebrate the Harvest Moon Festival and enjoy cultural performances, lantern contest, stalls, moon cake, fashion shows, Asian food and more.

CRIMS, CAMERAS, CLUES AND COLLECTIONS 24 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (WEEKDAYS ONLY) THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM Play with faces, photos and felons at a special school holiday event featuring 3D photos, dress ups, create your own mug shots, experiment with sunlight photography, optical illusions and more.

KOALA TALK 25 SEPTEMBER @ CLEVELAND LIBRARY Join the experts from Indigiscapes for a talk about koalas and the ways in which we can help protect them as well as some fun koala craft and activities.

WONDERFUL WILDLIFE 28 SEPTEMBER @ INDIGISCAPES Bring your Brisbane Kids along to Indigiscapes for the annual Wonderful Wildlife Day which celebrates all things furry, feathery and scaly with native wildlife displays, craft activities, bush walks and more!

MUD WORLD 29 & 30 SEPTEMBER @ UNDERWOOD PARK Conquer a great muddy mountain range, play in a muddy playground, take on a slippery mud peak, enter mud mania, enjoy a muddy dance party and play mud games at the festival where kids have the time of their lives.

SURFERS PARADISE KIDS WEEK 29 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER @ CAVILL AVE Celebrate all things kids at the annual Kids Week event featuring Jurassic creatures, workshops, arts and crafts, sporting events, market stalls and a daily dance party.

SUNSUPER RIVERFIRE 29 SEPTEMBER @ SOUTH BANK Do not miss the iconic Sunsuper Riverfire featuring fireworks fired from multiple bridges, barges and city rooftops, plus aerobatics from the Super Hornets and helicopters set to an amazing soundtrack.

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PJ MASKS LIVE! TIME TO BE A HERO 26 & 27 SEPTEMBER @ BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE Get excited as Catboy, Owlette and Gekko leap, flip and climb on stage in order to try and save the day from the sneaky villains Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl in a live musical performance.

BRISBRICKS BRISBANE LEGO FAN EXPO 2018 29 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER @ THE CHANDLER ARENA Everything is awesome at The Chandler Arena as BrisBricks host the ultimate LEGO event with LEGO creations and displays, a LEGO play area, awesome movie characters and a Harry Potter/Blockwarts Display.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - OCTOBER

POTTED POTTER 2 – 7 OCTOBER @ QPAC Watch as all 7 Harry Potter books are performed in 70 minutes on stage in a hilarious show with all your favourite characters, a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, a game of quidditch and lots of Hogwart’s magic!

LAH-LAH 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY! LIVE IN CONCERT 2 – 7 OCTOBER @ VARIOUS BRISBANE VENUES Starring the stripey-socked singing sensation Lah-Lah and her Big Live Band, Lah-Lah 10th Birthday Party Live in Concert is an entertaining stage spectacular featuring everyone’s favourite songs, dancing, and fun.

BOAT BUILDING 2 & 5 OCTOBER @ MUSEUM OF BRISBANE Inspired by John Oxley’s ship The Mermaid, build your very own boat in this exciting workshop that will have you thinking about travelling the seas to discover new lands whilst exploring STEAM elements to make your boat float.

RAD BMX JAM 3 OCTOBER @ BROWNS PLAINS SKATE PARK Grab your bike and helmet and head down to Browns Plains Skate Park where RAD will be hosting an afternoon of games with competitions and prizes plus RAD sponsor scouts.

THE GIZMO 4 – 7 OCTOBER @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Adapted from the book by Paul Jennings, The Gizmo will have families laughing out loud at the crazy misadventures of Stephen, Mouse and the wondrous Gizmo, who, after being stolen, starts to take revenge by placing Stephen in several extraordinary situations.

OKTOBERFEST BRISBANE 5 – 7 OCTOBER & 12 – 14 OCTOBER @ BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS Dig out your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Australia’s largest German Festival, Oktoberfest Brisbane, with the Oktoberfest Tent, kids’ activities, rides, delicious food, world-famous beverages and traditional entertainment.

QLD GUINEA PIG REFUGE 5TH BIRTHDAY 6 OCTOBER @ BALD HILLS SCOUT DEN Join in the party as the QLD Guinea Pig Refuge celebrate turning 5 with face painting, a jumping castle, food & drinks, piggy judging competitions, guinea pig games and competitions, goodie bags, adoptions and much more.

UNICORN FESTIVAL 6 & 7 OCTOBER @ CARRARA MARKETS Experience the ultimate unicornfilled weekend for lovers of unicorns, rainbows, glitter and all things magical with market stalls, beauty makeovers, unicorn rides, craft workshops, fun food, a disco and more.

JUSTINE CLARKE SILLY SONGS TOUR 7 OCTOBER @ QPAC Performing her favourite songs as well as hits from her TV show and new album, The Justine Clarke Show!, Justine will make sure everyone shares the joy of singing, dancing and all the excitement of a silly song.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - OCTOBER

MOSAIC FESTIVAL 7 OCTOBER @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND Travel around the world in a day via a world-class cultural program including the best in world music and dance across two main stages, international cuisine, arts and crafts gifts bazaar, kids’ activities, drumming circle and more.

MORETON KIDS FESTIVAL 7 OCTOBER @ PINE RIVERS PARK Experience paradise on earth for kids at the Moreton Bay Kids Festival 2018 which boasts six magical worlds for kids to explore, Paw Patrol live, games and activities, workshops, wildlife, craft and rides.

DARRA STREET FESTIVAL 12 OCTOBER @ DARRA RAILWAY STATION Come along to the 14th annual Darra Street Festival where there will be fun for the whole family with delicious food, live entertainment, market stalls and fun and games for the kids.

HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE OPEN HOUSE 13 OCTOBER @ HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE Bring the whole family to take a tour of Hummingbird House and enjoy the jumping castle, baby animal farm, face painting, coffee van, and grab a bite to eat as part of Open House weekend 2018.

ENVIRO EXPLORERS PICNIC IN THE PARK 14 OCTOBER @ CABOOLTURE REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE Pack a magnifying glass and your khakis for a special environmentthemed Picnic in the Park where Brisbane Kids can explore native wildlife with live shows, interactive displays and workshops, plus markets, rides and live entertainment.

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FESTITALIA 14 OCTOBER @ SPENCER PARK See the sights, smells and sounds from Italy as Brisbane’s biggest Italian Festival hits town with live entertainment, delicious food, Italian flagthrowers, historical re-enactments and much more.

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST DUCK RACE 14 OCTOBER @ RIVERSIDE DRIVE Flock to the river’s edge for the quackiest festival in town with live entertainment, a huge number of food stalls, a kids’ zone for the kids and Australia’s Biggest Duck Race, all in aid of cancer research.

MURPHY’S CREEK CHILLI FESTIVAL 14 OCTOBER @ MURPHY’S CREEK Satisfy your craving for flavour and fire and sample everything from chilli chocolate to 10/10 tacos, wander between tents tasting, shopping, enjoying the fun family vibe or enter the chilli chocolate challenge.

SPRINGFIELD LAKES STATE SCHOOL SPRING FAIR 14 OCTOBER @ SPRINGFIELD LAKES STATE SCHOOL Support the local community and bring the family along to enjoy a fabulous day featuring amusement rides for all ages, food trucks, market stalls, side show games, face painting, local entertainment, displays, and much more.

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FAIR ON THE GREEN 20 OCTOBER @ GREGORY PARK Party while the sun is up with wildlife shows, baby animal farms, showbags, fairy floss, junior and senior rides and then as the sun goes down with free movies, games, food vans and fireworks.

MAKE-A-WISH MOVIE UNDER THE STARS 20 OCTOBER @ PINE RIVERS PARK Help raise funds to grant the wishes of children battling life-threatening illnesses at a fun movie night watching The Greatest Showman on the big screen along with food trucks, face painting, and popcorn.

OYSTER FESTIVAL 20 OCTOBER @ SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, seafood and wine stalls, celebrity chef demonstrations, live music, kids’ rides, entertainment, Sponge Bob Square Pants live and of course The Australian Oyster Opening Competition.

HALLOWEEN FESTEVIL 20 & 27 OCTOBER @ AUSSIE WORLD Explore the park after dark, take a trip into the apocalyptic Wasteland with apocalyptic creatures lurking in every corner, take on the mazes, enjoy rides and live music, a spooky disco and more as Aussie World turns evil for Halloween.

THE BIG DRAW 20 OCTOBER @ IPSWICH ART GALLERY Join local artists, friends and families in a range of activities that teach what drawing can be and what it can do for you at an all ages event with drawing materials, tea and coffee provided.

DIWALI – INDIAN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 26 OCTOBER @ REDDACLIFF PLACE Experience the annual Festival of Lights in the city at an amazing cultural event featuring nonstop entertainment, music dance, Bollywood, Henna, Indian music, arts and craft and delicious Indian food.

BULIMBA UKE FEST 21 OCTOBER @ BULIMBA Slip on a Hawaiian shirt and lei, get into the tropical feel of the fun, family uke day, the Bulimba Uke Festival, with prizes for best-dressed, a Uke Shred Competition,food, drinks, cocktails, jumping castle and more.

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 26 OCTOBER @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Enjoy a special night of museum fun with access to the museum exhibits after it closes with lots of additional hands on activities, demonstrations and pop-up shows.

MOVIE IN THE PARK: E.T. 26 OCTOBER @ LITTLE BAYSIDE PARK See the friendly alien ET escape earth and return to his home world on the big screen under the stars – remember to bring a chair and blanket so you can watch the movie in comfort.

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FESTEVIL AT THE FANGTUARY 26 OCTOBER @ CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Enter the Fangtuary to ride the ghost train through the Sanctuary at night, explore the nocturnal corridor and discover what the bats really get up to after dark plus have your photo taken with snakes and owls.

SURFERS PARADISE FEST-EVIL 26 – 28 OCTOBER @ SURFERS PARADISE Attend a new 3-day Halloween Festival featuring a graveyard full of fun activities and entertainment including roving zombies and vampires, special fx makeup artists, Halloween stores and the Surfers Paradise Zombie Walk.

GOODNA JACARANDA FESTIVAL 26 – 28 OCTOBER @ EVAN MARGINSON PARK Set amongst the beautiful Jacarandas the whole family can enjoy live entertainment, markets stalls, sideshow alley, rides, a car show, fireworks and more all in honour of the purple tree.

HALLOWEEN STREET PARTY 27 OCTOBER @ MANLY HARBOUR VILLAGE Dress up and enjoy a spooky day of activities including markets, best dressed competitions, live entertainment, movies in the park, roving performers, rides, night time amusements, pumpkin carving, fireworks and a street parade.

SPOOKTACULAR EVENT: HARRY POTTER HALLOWEEN 28 OCTOBER @ BONNYVIEW HOTEL Get lost in Diagon Alley, browse the Harry Potter magic themed market stalls, meet Hagrid and Scabbers and win a prize for being the best dressed at this awesome Halloween event!

YMCA RAT RACE 28 OCTOBER @ CAPTAIN BURKE PARK Grab the whole family and enter a cheeky, cheesy and challenging 12 obstacle race that starts under the Story Bridge in Captain Burke Park and along Kangaroo Point Cliffs.

FERNY HILLS PICNIC IN THE PARK 28 OCTOBER @ GEORGE WILMORE PARK Pack your picnic blanket and treat Nan and Pop to a morning of mouthwatering food, live music, kids’ activities and kids’ rides as everyone celebrates National Grandparents Day.

RSPCA QLD DOGGIE DATES AT AMERICAN EXPRESS OPENAIR CINEMA 28 OCTOBER @ SOUTH BANK Watch Captain Underpants on the big screen with the whole family including your dog or the RSPCA QLD will bring a few of their best dogs available for adoption to keep you company and for a donation.

BATTY HALLOWEEN 30 OCTOBER @ LOGAN WEST LIBRARY Celebrate all things batty with a special furry visitor from the Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld Inc and remember to get into the Halloween spirit and dress in your best batty outfit to win a prize.

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THE HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 31 OCTOBER @ BULIMBA MEMORIAL PARK Get groovy and ghoul-y down in Bulimba Memorial Park at the Halloween Festival just for kids with cool tunes, kids’ activities, a pet parade, best dressed prizes, tricks and treats.

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CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2018 3 NOVEMBER @ ROBELLE DOMAIN PARKLAND Celebrate Children’s Week with an event just for kids with face painting, rides, market stalls, international food, live entertainment, lion dancing workshops, martial arts and a fireworks finale.

CONVOY FOR KIDS 3 NOVEMBER @ REDCLIFFE SHOWGROUNDS Watch as a convoy of trucks enter the Redcliffe Showgrounds followed by an afternoon of rides, live entertainment, market stalls and fireworks and the best bit is it’s all for a good cause.

DOG LOVERS SHOW 3 & 4 NOVEMBER @ BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS Attend the greatest festival in the world dedicated to dogs and the humans who love them featuring an adoption zone, the 2018 Woof games, stalls, insta-famous dogs and much more.

MANLY MOVIES IN THE PARK 3 NOVEMBER @ LITTLE BAYSIDE PARK Watch Young Einstein on the big screen under the stars for free in Little Bayside Park- just remember to bring a chair and blankets so you can watch the movie in comfort.

HERITAGE TRAIN RIDES 4 & 18 NOVEMBER @ WOODFORD RAILWAY Take a ride at Woodford Railway Station where everyone can ride on the Heritage Railway using locomotives and carriages from the Australian Sugar Mill railway systems of years past.

KIDS COLLECTIVE: TINY DANCERS BALLET & STORYTIME 8 NOVEMBER @ SOUTH BANK Little ballerinas and dancers will enjoy a session lead by the Queensland Ballet with storytelling, exploration and artistic play, plus interactive story time sessions.

SHERWOOD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 9 NOVEMBER @ SHERWOOD ROAD Soak up the festive atmosphere at the annual community event featuring free rides for the kids along with a petting farm, market and food stalls, live entertainment and nativity play – with live camels.

FINDERS KEEPERS SPRING/SUMMER MARKETS 9 – 11 NOVEMBER @ BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS Browse and shop independent Australian designers and makers, discover new music talents, connect with creativity and explore a range of lifestyle offerings while fuelling up with delicious food at Finders Keepers festival-style markets.

END OF THE LINE FESTIVAL 10 NOVEMBER @ JURGENS STREET PARK Head along to a free street festival which aims to showcase and celebrate the unique Brisbane precinct of Woolloongabba with food trucks, market stalls and amazing live performances.

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BEHIND THE SCENES 17 NOVEMBER @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Delve into the mysterious unseen world of the Museum’s collection at a special event where families get a unique chance to see priceless collections up close and learn more about how to store and look after precious objects and specimens.

MUSEUM OPEN DAY 11 NOVEMBER @ THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM Explore and experience all that The Workshops Rail Museum has to offer including model railway, adventure playground and exhibits for free as part of the Museum Open Day celebrations.

RAAF AMBERLEY AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN DAY 18 NOVEMBER @ RAAF BASE AMBERLEY Check out the amazing displays including a World War II Boston Bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sabre and Mirage Fighter jets, F11’s Iroquois helicopters and even an immaculate WWII Jeep.

GRIFFIN CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 24 NOVEMBER @ GRIFFIN STATE SCHOOL Celebrate Christmas with market stalls, rides, amazing entertainment from local talent, roving performers, fire twirlers and a fireworks display.

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THE CAT IN THE HAT 17 NOVEMBER – 19 JANUARY 2019 @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE See one of the all-time Dr Seuss classic books brought to life as The Cat in the Hat not only enters the life of Sally and her brother, but completely turns their ordinary day upside down.

BRISBANE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY VIEWING NIGHT 17 NOVEMBER @ MT COOT-THA Look through a telescope and see spectacular mountain ranges and craters on the moon, star clusters, planets and other objects along with the members of the Brisbane Astronomical Society.

ALBANY CREEK STATE SCHOOL TWILIGHT MARKETS 23 NOVEMBER @ ALBANY CREEK STATE SCHOOL Support the local community and get a start on your Christmas shopping as you browse the boutique markets stalls whilst enjoying live music, delicious food, raffles, face painting and much more.

GIGS AND PICNICS 24 NOVEMBER @ CITY BOTANIC GARDENS Listen to the mellow sounds of sounds, modern reggae & dub vibes and gypsy swing, eat from the food trucks and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the City Botanic Gardens.

LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE 30 NOVEMBER @ KING GEORGE SQUARE Witness the lights of Queensland’s biggest solar powered Christmas Tree being turned on during a night of festive fun including special guests singing everyone’s favourite Christmas carols and Santa.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - PLAN AHEAD PETER COMBE’S CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2 DECEMBER @ THE POWERHOUSE Join the original “King of Kids”, Peter Combe, as he pumps up the Christmas spirit at the Brisbane Powerhouse with a much-needed burst of 90s nostalgia and season cheer playing all original Christmas songs.

JINGLE ALL THE BAY 2018 7 DECEMBER @ EINBUNPIN LAGOON Celebrate Christmas in the heart of Sandgate with a street party featuring Santa photos, food trucks, live music, Christmas stalls, children’s rides and a street parade with lights, Santa and his elves.

CHRISTMAS EXPRESS 8 DECEMBER @ THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM Get on-board this festive return steam train journey to the historic Grandchester station plus you can add Museum entry and make it a whole family fun day out.

THE NUTCRACKER 14 – 22 DECEMBER See beautiful dancing, gorgeous sets and stunning costumes as the Queensland Ballet performs The Nutcracker, a ballet that has become a Brisbane Christmas tradition for Brisbane families.

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD 3 – 13 JANUARY @ GARDENS THEATRE Go on a magical musical adventure full of songs, audience involvement, laughs and fun as the Julia Donaldson picture book, The Gruffalo’s Child, is brought to life on stage to the delight of Brisbane Kids.

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA 18 DECEMBER @ PALM BEACH PARKLANDS Join in the free Christmas fun including music, kids’ entertainment, all your favourite carols and a variety of food and drink vendors plus a spectacular fireworks display to close the event.

THE WIZARD OF OZ 24, 25 & 26 JANUARY @ CONSERVATORIUM THEATRE See the all-time classic story that has captured generation after generation of fans, The Wizard of Oz, brought to life on stage by the talented dancers at the Brisbane City Youth Ballet.

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE 9 FEBRUARY @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Enjoy a magical evening of music as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra performs the original score from the Harry Potter film live as the muchloved movie is played on a giant high definition screen.

NITRO CIRCUS YOU GOT THIS STADIUM TOUR 23 FEBRUARY @ SUNCORP STADIUM Get excited as Nitro Circus head back to Brisbane with the biggest and most extreme Nitro Circus live show to date with new riders, new ramps and new contraptions that have been previously deemed impossible.

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