Brisbane Kids Holiday Guide Summer 2020

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CONTENTS

Purling Brook Falls

Redcliffe Lagoon

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast

Tallebudgera Creek

FE ATURED

REGULARS

10-11

Places to Visit Santa

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Must See Summer Events

12-13

Christmas Markets

28-29

Summer Playgrounds

14-15

Christmas Giving — Volunteering and Charity Ideas

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Unusual Animal Experiences

Ways to Stay Cool in Brisbane this Summer

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16-19

Summer Movies

38-39

Local Vouchers

20-23

Ninja Warrior Parks

44-47

Calendar of Summer Events

24-25

Subscription Gifts

26-27

Cafe Kalina

30-33

Waterfalls Near Brisbane

34-35

Waterslides in Brisbane

40-41

Sunshine Coast Bucket List

42-43

Gold Coast Bucket List

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New Year’s Eve

Some of the events in this magazine may be cancelled due to COVID19.

Please check the Brisbane Kids Website for the latest updates. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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MUST SEE EVENTS

CHRISTMAS PUTT PUTT

MIFFY & FRIENDS

6 November – 31 December @ Victoria Park

21 November – 14 March 2021 @ QUT Art Museum

Play putt putt under the lights and take an “elfie” with Santa, Frosty the Snowman, gingerbread people, giant candy canes and much more, as you putt your way through Santa’s Workshop, Candy Cane Lane and a Winter Wonderland.

Explore the world of Miffy with original Bruna drawings and illustrations, including early book covers and posters, through to the iconic figure of Miffy, and see how Bruna has influenced the work of seven contemporary Australian artists.

ENCHANTED GARDEN

GOLD LOTTO CITY HALL LIGHTS

4 December – 17 January 2021 @ Roma Street Parkland

4 – 24 December @ Brisbane City Hall

Be transported to a world of wonderment, as Roma Street Parkland once again becomes illuminated with more than 40,000 fairy lights and displays, with shimmering gardens, delicately-lit weeping figs and a twinkling rainforest.

Watch in delight as City Hall lights up with a magical projection show that will entertain all ages with a dazzling visual and sound display of fantasy and magic that will transport you to a winter wonderland in Brisbane.

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MUST SEE EVENTS

C H R I ST M A S FA M I LY F U N DAY

REDCLIFFE CHRISTMAS CAROL S

12 December @ Granite Belt Christmas Farm

13 December @ Dolphin Stadium

Head along to the magical Granite Belt Christmas Farm for their Christmas Family Fun Day, where the whole family can meet Santa, feed Santa’s animals (including Rudolph), deliver a wish list to Santa and construct a farm flower pot to take home.

Grab a blanket, spread out, relax and enjoy a magical evening with lots of family-friendly entertainment, including Christmas activities, onsite food trucks, everyone’s favourite carols, an appearance by Santa and a fireworks finale.

DAY O U T WITH THOMAS

AUSSIE ARVO P O O L PA RT Y

27 December – 26 January 2021 @ The Workshops Rail Museum

26 January 2021 @ Lawnton Aquatic Centre

Meet everybody’s favourite blue steam engine, Thomas, along with the Fat Controller and all their friends at a Thomas-inspired, hands-on exhibition that includes a play pit, craft activities, puzzles, a mini railway, movies and storytime.

Celebrate Australia Day at Aussie Arvo, a free pool party with free entertainment, competitions, games and amusement rides, plus a poolside disco for the whole family and community groups selling sausage sizzles, popcorn and fairy floss. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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PL ACE S TO SEE SANTA

C A B O O LT U R E CHRISTMA S CAROL S

SELFIE SANTA

29 November @ Centenary Lakes Park

3 – 24 December (Thursday – Sunday only) @ David Jones Queen Plaza

Join Santa and celebrate the festive season with twilight markets and food trucks, family-friendly entertainment including everyone’s favourite carols, a spectacular fireworks display and the brand new Santa’s walk-through experience.

Flag down Santa as he wanders around taking selfies and offering special inside information on how he travels around the world in one night, while he practises social distancing with a special photo prop to ensure the health and well-being of everyone he meets.

J I N G L E A L L T H E B AY

4 December @ Brighton Road, Sandgate Soak up the festive atmosphere while wandering through a street party with markets, food stalls, live entertainment, kids’ rides and workshops, as well as Santa photo opportunities after he appears as the guest of honour in the Christmas street parade.

SANTA ON TOUR

4 – 6 & 11 – 13 December @ Various Ipswich Suburbs See Santa arrive by bus as he and his helpers take Christmas to the suburbs to help spread Christmas cheer to local families, with performers and characters popping up around Ipswich suburbs and landmarks throughout December.

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PL ACE S TO SEE SANTA

T H E L O R D M AYO R ’ S CHRISTMA S CAROL S

SANTA VISIT S T H E FA R M

5 December @ Riverstage

5 – 20 December (Saturday & Sunday only) @ The Granite Belt Christmas Farm

Showcasing some of Australia’s biggest and brightest talent and where Santa appears every year, head to the annual Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols for everyone’s favourite Christmas songs and carols in this magical celebration of Christmas.

Embrace the magic of Christmas and visit Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, feed Santa’s animals, buy a real Christmas tree and meet the man in red as he visits the farm every weekend in December to take socially-distanced photos and spread Christmas cheer.

CHRISTMA S C ARNIVAL

19 December @ Sandstone Point Hotel

C H R I ST M A S I N T H E PA D D O C K 19 December @ German Church Road, Redland Bay

Experience an Aussie-style festive celebration with a day on the waterfront, followed by a not-so-silent night singing your favourite Christmas jams and enjoying markets, food stalls, kids’ rides, live music, entertainment, fireworks and Santa.

Bring your camp chairs or picnic blanket and settle in for a family-friendly arvo in the paddock, with Christmas carols, awesome food trucks, festive face painting, a jumping castle and, of course, a visit from the man in red — Santa Claus!

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS

BRISSTYLE TWILIGHT MARKET 28 November @ King George Square Wander through a variety of locally-based designer’s stalls beside the solar-powered Christmas tree and underneath the gorgeous glow of City Hall.

M I LTO N C H R I ST M A S TWILIGHT MARKET

28 November @ Cribb St, Milton Stock up on gourmet Christmas produce, enjoy the live DJ, shop for artisan gifts, grab a bite to eat, meet Santa and marvel at the Christmas decorations.

CLEVELAND CHRISTMAS MARKETS

NUNDAH CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT MARKETS

29 November – 20 December @ Cleveland Markets

5 December @ Nundah Farmers Markets

Shop at the Cleveland Markets on Sundays to enjoy some extra special Christmas touches, including a gift wrapping station and COVID-safe Santa photos.

Stroll through 150 specialty stalls whilst enjoying live entertainment, kids’ activities, spectacular festive decorations and, of course, a visit from Santa.

ECO LIVING FE STIVAL CHRISTMAS MARKET

NORTH L AKES CHRISTMA S CAROL S

5 & 6 December @ Brisbane Showgrounds

6 December @ Kinsellas Park

Head along to find the perfect eco-friendly Christmas gifts, plus enjoy a night market, food trucks, live music, workshops, seminars and more.

Keep a lookout for Santa while the whole family strolls through a special twilight Christmas market and enjoys the carols spectacular and fireworks.

S U N DAY Z C H R I ST M A S M A R K E T

GASWORKS MARKETS

6 December @ The Jindalee Hotel

11 December @ Gasworks Newstead

Get your Christmas shopping done early, with a huge line-up of quality handmade stalls, including homewares, plants, toys, jewellery, and so much more.

See the heritage-listed Gasometer and Gasworks Plaza come alive with boutique market stalls, live music, family fun and more from The Market Folk.

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS

WOODFORD COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND NIGHT MARKETS

ST PETER’S WYNNUM TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKETS

11 & 18 December @ Woodford Gardens

12 December @ St Peter’s Anglican Church

Drive up to Woodford and experience a magical night market with food, carols, family fun, kids’ workshops, a Christmas tree display and a fairy trail, music, entertainment, fireworks and Santa.

Revel in a variety of festive delights, including a Christmas nativity and lights, delicious food, gift stalls, decorations and a sing-along.

HO HO HANDMADE MARKETS

CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT MARKETS

12 December @ The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

23 December @ Orion Springfield Central

Discover a Christmas playground on the beachfront with over 100 market stalls, live entertainment, kids’ activities, spectacular Christmas decorations and Santa.

Enjoy a special twilight market in celebration of Christmas, full of food, live music, market stalls and a special appearance from the man in red.

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY

One of the best things about Christmas is the spirit of giving, and it’s a great opportunity to teach our Brisbane Kids about giving to those people in our community who might be less fortunate or having a tough Christmas this year. Here are some ideas for charities you can support as a family.

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY

BRISBANE BASKET BRIGADE The Basket Brigade runs an annual campaign to provide food and gifts for people that need a hand — children, the elderly, hungry and homeless — during the Christmas season each year.

THE S ALVATION ARMY 100,000 MEALS A $10 donation will provide a meal for someone in need this Christmas, or get in touch to find out where you can help out this year.

Their 2020 packing weekend is the 11th to 13th of December but you must register.

Find out more at www.100thousandmeals.org.au

Find out more at www.brisbanebasketbrigade.com

You might also like to consider giving something to brighten the Christmas of your local frontline workers — ambulance, fire and police officers, hospital staff and others — who are all particularly busy at this time of year and many of whom have faced an especially challenging year.

KMART WISHING TREE APPEAL The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia’s largest and longest-running Christmas gift appeal. With your gifts in tow, visit your local Kmart store and take a tag from the Wishing Tree, or this year you can contribute online. All gifts are collected by The Salvation Army.

Gifts do not need to be purchased at Kmart, nor do they need to be wrapped.

Find out more www.kmart.com.au/kmartwishingtree

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WAY S T O STAY C O O L I N B R I S B A N E T H I S S U M M E R

It’s looking like another long, hot summer in Brisbane this year. Fortunately, we’ve compiled this list of ways for you to stay cool indoors and out — from things to do at home and free local ideas, to activities that may cost a little more but are a LOT of fun!

F R E E WAT E R PA R K S Check out these FREE water parks: • Streets Beach and Aquativity at South Bank • Ferny Grove Aqua Park in Ferny Grove • Robelle Domain and Orion Lagoon in Springfield • Darlington Parklands in Yarrabilba • Flagstone Water Park in Flagstone • Rocks Riverside Park in Seventeen Mile Rocks • Logan Gardens Water Park in Logan • Riverheart Parklands (Bob Gamble Park) in Ipswich • Wynnum Aqua Park and Wynnum Wading Pool in Wynnum • Settlement Cove in Redcliffe • Splash’n’Play in South Ripley 16

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WAY S T O STAY C O O L I N B R I S B A N E T H I S S U M M E R

PA I D A D M I S S I O N WAT E R PA R K S Have a splash under the fountains or get drenched by a tipping bucket at a low-cost council water park such as: • Newmarket Pool in Newmarket • Runcorn Pool & Water Park in Runcorn • Chermside Aquatic Centre & Water Park in Chermside • Albany Creek Leisure Centre in Albany Creek • Colmslie Aquatic Centre in Morningside

Or, you could splurge on a full day out at one of these commercial water parks: • Wet’n’Wild in Oxenford • WhiteWater World in Coomera • Bli Bli (Inflatable) Aqua Park in Bli Bli • Blast Aqua Park in Coolum • AquaSplash in Redcliffe • Gold Coast Aqua Park in Southport • Gold Coast Wake Park in Oxenford

• Sandgate Aquatic Centre in Sandgate • Manly Pool in Manly • Langlands Park Memorial Pool in Stones Corner • Yeronga Park Memorial Pool in Yeronga • Jindalee Pool in Jindalee • Dunlop Park Memorial Pool in Corinda • Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre in Acacia Ridge • Bellbowrie Pool in Bellbowrie

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WAY S T O STAY C O O L I N B R I S B A N E T H I S S U M M E R

FUN OUTDOORS It might be hot in the sun, but these outdoor ideas and locations will keep the whole family cool: • Visit a South East Queensland rainforest such as Mount Glorious, Springbrook or Mount Tamborine • Challenge your friends to a round of putt putt at Victoria Park, Golf Central or St Lucia Garden Golf • Take a dip in one of our local swimming creeks such as Cedar Creek at Samford or Currumbin Rock Pools after it’s rained • Take a drive to one of the many family-friendly beaches near Brisbane (we love Currimundi Lake and Tallebudgera Creek)

AT HOME These low-cost and free activities will guarantee you stay cool at home this summer: • Wash the car in the shade • Send the kids outside with cheap spray bottles, a bucket or jugs of water and some paint brushes to paint the fence, water the plants and more

• Make your own Slip ’n’ Slide with an old tarp, detergent and water • Make your own ice blocks with yoghurt, cordial, or fruit • Get some cheap water pistols and have a water fight

• Grab some crushed ice and make snow cones

• Put on some swimmers and sit in a cool bath — add some food colouring for extra fun

• Play in a clam shell pool with different sized containers, funnels, etc.

• Buy a cheap paddling pool (check local pool fence requirements first)

• Turn the hose on the trampoline

• Sit on the floor under a fan doing puzzles or playing board games

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FUN INDOORS If you’re wanting to shelter from the scorching sun on a hot summer’s day, why not head to an air-conditioned venue?

• Enjoy the chilly 10°C temperatures with some ice skating at Iceworld • Smash it out on the dodgems or challenge some friends on the arcades at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq • Launch yourself into the foam pit at Sky Zone from one of over 200 interconnecting trampolines • Hit some targets in the dark at Laserzone’s world class laser tag arena • Learn to ski indoors at Urban Xtreme, or train to be a ninja warrior • Play 220+ retro and original arcade and pinball games at 1UP Arcade

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Spend some quiet time discovering new books at your local council library (they also hold some great school holiday events — check out your council website to book)

• Head to your local shopping centre and book in for some of their school holiday activities, including crafts, slime workshops and more • Go ten pin bowling at Aspley 10Pin Bowl, Logan City Tenpin, Caboolture Bowl, Strike Bowling, Kingpin or Zone Bowling • Let the kids burn off some energy at an indoor play centre, with climbing, slides, ball pits and more • Check out the latest family releases whilst enjoying an ice cream at your local cinema

• Practise your aerial tricks while you warp the laws of gravity at Bounce • Test your problem-solving skills at Fox In A Box Escape Rooms • Extend yourself on Crank Indoor Rock Climbing’s climbing walls • Bounce, dunk and climb all day long at Revolution Sports Park

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N I N JA WA R R I O R PA R K S I N B R I S B A N E

It is no secret that TV shows influence us in more ways than one. With the screening of ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’, we have seen a rapid rise in children (and adults) leaping, scurrying, climbing and swinging in the lounge room, backyard and playgrounds. If you want your Brisbane Kid to develop their ‘ninja’ skills, then head to one of the following playgrounds.

Note: Many ninja courses are designed for the older Brisbane Kids and, as such, caution should be exercised when younger children are using the following facilities.

G U YAT T PA R K

SPRING MO UNTAIN RE SERVE

Touted as Brisbane’s first free outdoor ninja warrior course, Guyatt Park contains 11 obstacles which are designed to be completed in sequence without touching the ground. As an added incentive, there is a QR code available to time your race and compare it to others who have completed the course.

Set within the bushland estate of Spring Mountain, this play area contains an obstacle course, great bike paths, picnic areas and plenty of greenspace for the kids to run around.

Facilities • 11 obstacles • Playgrounds • BBQs and picnic tables • Table tennis • Toilets

Location 19 Hiron Street (off Sir Fred Schonell Dr), St Lucia

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Facilities • Obstacle course • Playground • Over 2km of paths • Basketball half-court • Picnic facilities • Toilets

Location 78 Tully Connection Road, Greenbank

N I N JA WA R R I O R PA R K S I N B R I S B A N E

R E D C L I F F E PA R KO U R PA R K You won’t find a more picturesque waterside ninja park! Whilst this park is coined as a ‘parkour park’, there are certainly many elements your little ninja can practise on.

Facilities • Parkour/Ninja equipment • Playground • BBQs • Picnic tables • Table tennis • Toilets

Location Hornibrook Esplanade (end of Victoria Ave), Woody Point

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HERCULES ST R E E T PA R K

REDBANK PLAINS RECRE ATION RE SERVE

The climbing and scaling opportunities at Hercules Street Park are endless! We especially love the long tunnels of pure netting and challenging the kids to keep their feet off the ground.

Features a parkour-style obstacle course with a moving climbing wall and other climbing opportunities to test agility and balance.

Facilities • Parkour/Ninja equipment

• Epic playground with 9-metre tower and slide

• Epic playground

• BBQs

• BBQs

• Skatepark

• Limited parking

• Toilets

• Toilets

Location

Location 40 Remora Road, Hamilton 22

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Facilities

Cedar Road at the intersection of Redbank Plains Road, Redbank Plains

N I N JA WA R R I O R PA R K S I N B R I S B A N E

O T H E R PA R K S T H AT O F F E R O B STAC L E S A N D PA R KO U R OR NINJA FE ATURE S:

If you are after a more formalised ninja course, then perhaps you could check out the following Brisbane businesses:

Frew Park, Milton

• Urban Xtreme — Hendra

The cement play structure has huge slides, ledges for climbing and parkour.

Dawn Andrews Park, Caboolture Parkour-style climbing cubes, tricky, but not too tricky!

Wynnum Skate Park and Playground

• Crank Indoor Climbing — MacGregor • Obstacle Obsession — Mount Cotton • Bounce Inc — Tingalpa • My First Gym — multiple locations • Ninja Central — Springfield

Almost didn’t make the list, except their ramps are known for kids experimenting with parkour.

Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine

Modular net obstacles, climbing nets and frames and multi-level stepping stones.

Aura Frog Park, Caloundra

Has a purpose-built ninja-style playground course.

Frew Park, Milton

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SUBSCRIPTION GIFTS FOR KIDS

What better way to keep the surprises coming than by giving the kids a subscription gift? Subscriptions extend the gifting well beyond Christmas or birthdays, and an awesome bonus is something that kids rarely get to enjoy these days — receiving their very own mail! Just be sure to get in early to secure a pre-Christmas or birthday delivery.

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR KIDS

ART AND CR AF T SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR KIDS

These magazine subscriptions are available as physical deliveries to your letterbox, as well as digital deliveries straight to their email (depending on the magazine):

These subscriptions generally contain all the materials needed to complete an art project, as well as easy-to-follow instructions:

• National Geographic Kids (3–6 years) • Just Kidding Junior (3–6 years) • Little Angel (4–10 years) • National Geographic (6–14 years) • Total Girl (6–13 years) • K-Zone (6–13 years) • Kookie (7–12 years) • Just Kidding (7–13 years) • IT Girl (7–13 years) • Aquila Magazine (8–13 years) (International delivery, expect delays) • KRASH (8–12 years) • Double Helix (8–14 years) • Teen Breathe (9–18 years) • MAD Magazine (10+ years)

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• PeekyMe — High-quality materials for multiple themed craft activities.

• My Creative Box (for toddlers/preschoolers) — Contains all the materials to produce a themed masterpiece.

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CreativKits — Age-aware, localised and diverse projects with options including art, art & science, science & engineering and family kits.

ST I C K E R A N D STAT I O N E RY SUBSCRIPTIONS Fulfil kids’ cute sticker and stationery obsessions with a regular delivery of international and local products that they won’t find anywhere else: • StickyBoo — Awe-inspiring stickers created by artists and designers from around the world.

• The Paper Club — Monthly subscription boxes designed and curated by stationery addicts for stationery addicts.

• Pipsticks — Gorgeous stickers galore.

(International delivery, so expect delays)

SUBSCRIPTION GIFTS FOR KIDS

EDUC ATION AND STEM SUBSCRIPTIONS

GAMING AND POP CU LT U R E S U B S C R I P T I O N S

These STEM boxes are perfect for Brisbane Kids who harbour a love of investigating, problem-solving and building:

Whether it’s an online game or a movie series your kids are addicted to, these pop culture subscriptions include rare and cool products they’ll love:

• Brickbox — Authentic BRICK sets, Minifigures, accessories and more.

• InquiBox — STEM activity boxes containing activities, experiments and games.

• Little Passports — Packages designed to spark an interest in world cultures.

(International delivery, so expect delays) • Kiwico — Science and art kits to inspire creativity and develop problem-solving skills.

(International delivery, so expect delays)

• My Geek Box — Limited edition Pop! figures, official or exclusive t-shirts and premium geeky collectibles.

• Zavvi — The ZBOX is a monthly themed box, filled to the brim with memorabilia from your favorite film, TV, and gaming franchises.

• Yume Twins — Kawaii box including stationery, plushies and other Japanese culture products.

(International delivery, so expect delays) • Loot Crate — Hand-picked, awesome geek and gamer products. (International delivery, so expect delays)

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THE C AFE K ALINA BY LUVBITE CRE ATIONS

The Cafe Kalina at Springfield overlooks a brand new park and playground area and is close to another playground, which is what makes this easy-going space so perfect for families. Locally owned, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Not only are they child-friendly, but they are also dog-friendly, making this a great place for a catch-up with friends and family.

The playground closest to the cafĂŠ can be viewed from the deck, which makes it easy for your kids to be entertained while you supervise and wait for your order. This play area features an engaging toadstool house with a water pump.

It’s curious and simple, but equally a spectacular invitation to play.

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THE C AFE K ALINA BY LUVBITE CRE ATIONS The second of the Springfield playgrounds is a short walk from the cafĂŠ along a concrete path that twists and turns across the gentle slope, then over a bridge to a tyre swing and three inground trampolines.

This playground also has features like a springy seesaw, a climbing wall, a musical installation and undercover picnic tables.

Find out more about Cafe Kalina’s menu options at www.brisbanekids.com.au/cafe-kalina-at-springfield

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S U M M E R P L AYG RO U N D S

ENCHANTED FOREST ( D O R R I N G T O N PA R K ) • Partly fenced with lots of shade

D E M E I O PA R K • Shade-sail-covered playground

• Timber fort with climbing net

• 9.4m climbing tower with multiple climbing opportunities

• Slides and swings

• Mega tube slide

• Musical mushrooms and percussion equipment

• Flying fox

• Adjacent to large grassed playing fields

• Logan Cycle Park with mini road tracks

Location

Location

Down the laneway between 46 and 54 Frasers Road in Ashgrove

116–124 Demeio Road in Marsden

Coffee Nearby

Zarraffa’s Coffee on Station Road in Loganlea offers drive-thru coffee or, alternatively, check out Roe Cafe & Italian Kitchen on Fifth Avenue at Marsden, which rates 4.9 stars on Google.

The closest options are Marché du Macaron (4.7 stars on Google) and Famished on Frasers (4.4 stars on Google). Both are located on Frasers Road and within 2 minutes’ walk.

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Coffee Nearby

S U M M E R P L AYG RO U N D S

R I V E R H E A RT PA R K L A N D S ( B O B G A M B L E PA R K ) • Climbing fort • Water play activities with zero depth splash zone • Sandpit with diggers • Flying foxes • ‘Discovery Forest’ with balancing logs and tree stumps

Location King Edward Parade in Ipswich

Coffee Nearby Located a few streets away, Seed Coffee at 15 Limestone Street boasts great coffee and rates 4.5 stars on Google.

B R A D B U RY PA R K • Shade-sail-covered playground • Looped scooter track with obstacles • Magic Forest’ nature play area with sandpit • Slides, rockers and swings • Ample greenspace

Location 91 Kitchener Road in Kedron

Coffee Nearby With a 4.6 star rating on Google, The Colour Nine cafe at 85 Mawson Street in Stafford Heights is well worth a stop on your way to or from the park.

Head to www.brisbanekids.com.au/map-of-brisbane-playgrounds to find all the best playgrounds in Brisbane and beyond.

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WAT E R FA L L S N E A R B R I S B A N E

Kondalilla Falls, Montville

If it’s chasing waterfalls that you crave, then you’re spoilt for choice in South East Queensland!

With dozens of waterfall walks to choose from close to home, no matter which direction you head from Brisbane you can encounter this pinnacle of picturesque outlooks on your next adventure.

Some waterfalls are harder to reach than others, so we highly recommend doing some research before you go. Also, please keep in mind that some waterfalls are barely ‘waterfalls’ unless there has been some decent rainfall.

Head to www.brisbanekids.com.au/waterfalls-near-brisbane to find full details of these falls.

WAT E R FA L L S O N T H E S U N S H I N E C OA ST

Gardner’s Falls, Maleny

Wappa Falls, Yandina

An easy bitumen track follows Obi Obi creek with small waterfalls and swimming holes along the way before reaching the falls, which are a great spot for a swim or family picnic.

There’s no big walk required here, with the carpark being roughly 30m away from the falls. Some rock hopping is required as you explore the area, and the rocks may be slippery.

Location: Obi Ln S, Maleny

Location: Wappa Falls Rd, Yandina

Kondalilla Falls, Montville

Mapleton Falls, Mapleton

The walk to these falls is a 4.7km round trip down the mountainside, with numerous stairs. The rock pools above the falls are a popular spot after some rain for a cooling splash.

With a bird’s eye view of Pencil Creek dropping a stunning 120m into the rainforest below, the lookout is just 50m from the carpark and is easily accessible.

Location: Kondalilla Falls Rd, Montville

Buderim Falls, Buderim The track here provides access to these spectacular falls and the cave behind them and the stunning scenery makes for a great photo opportunity. Swimming is not recommended due to water quality.

Location: Quorn Cl, Buderim 30

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Location: Mapleton Falls Rd, Mapleton

WAT E R FA L L S N E A R B R I S B A N E WAT E R FA L L S O N THE GOLD COAST

Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park Featuring a truly magical glow worm cave beneath the waterfall, as well as fireflies and luminescent fungi in summer, and reached via an easy 1km, sealed circuit with some stairs.

Location: Bakers Rd, Natural Bridge

Twin Falls, Springbrook National Park The 4km Twin Falls Circuit allows you to walk behind two waterfalls and see some amazing natural scenery, though it does contain some stairs and steep ascents/descents.

Morans Falls, Lamington National Park Showcasing some dramatic falls after heavy rain, this easy 4.4km circuit through the Gondwana Rainforest offers some amazing panoramic views and just a few stairs.

Location: Moran Creek Rd, Fairyland

Cougal Cascades, Currumbin Valley The sealed track here offers an easy walk past numerous rock pools and small waterfalls and even features an old saw mill at the end. The creek is perfect for a cooling dip in summer.

Location: Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Valley

Location: Old School Rd, Springbrook

Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park The 4km Purling Brook Falls Circuit is well worth the stairs and steep ascents/descents for the incredible views of the falls from many vantage points and a picture-perfect rock pool below.

Location: Forestry Rd, Springbrook

Cedar Creek Falls, Tamborine National Park The easy 700m walk along the partially sealed track to Cedar Creek Falls can be followed by a rewarding dip in the cascading rock pools.

Location: Cedar Creek Falls Rd, Tamborine Mountain

Curtis Falls, Tamborine National Park A 1.5km return trail with some stairs runs through lush, tropical eucalypt forest to pass by gorgeous rock pools that are home to a platypus population, turtles, eels and fish.

Location: Dapsang Dr, Eagle Heights

Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park

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WAT E R FA L L S N E A R B R I S B A N E WAT E R FA L L S I N B R I S B A N E

JC Slaughter Falls, Mt Coot-tha

Cedar Creek Falls, Samford

Only flowing after decent rainfall, this area has several circuits, including one that will take you to the summit of Mt Coot-tha, where you can reward yourselves with an ice cream.

With no established paths as such, this is a great place to explore for yourselves and take a dip after some rain in the warmer weather, and is only 20 minutes from Samford Village.

Location: Cedar Creek Rd, Cedar Creek

Greenes Falls, Mt Glorious There is a lovely rainforest walk along the boardwalk and passing over rock pools, which begins at Maiala Picnic Ground and ends at a lookout above the falls.

Location: Mount Glorious Rd, Mount Glorious

Cedar Creek Falls, Samford

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Location: Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mount Coot-tha

Simpson Falls, Mt Coot-tha Beginning at the picnic area, the walk to the falls is a nature-lovers dream with plenty of wildlife and flora to marvel at. Again, these falls only flow after some heavy rain.

Location: Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mount Coot-tha

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Buderim Falls, Buderim

TIPS FOR CHASING WAT E R FA L L S •

Check out the Queensland Parks & Forests website (www.parks.des.qld.gov.au) before you go, to ensure the trail is open and to check for any possible warnings.

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Mobile phone reception can be limited, so download or print your maps before you go and take a photo of the trail map (usually signposted at the beginning of the trail).

• Be sure to pack plenty of supplies, including hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks and a first aid kit.

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Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park

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WATER SLIDE S IN BRISBANE

No longer is the local public pool just a 25m rectangle to splash around in — families can now spend an entire day at these waterslide locations throughout Brisbane!

ALBANY CREEK LEISURE CENTRE • Giant slide operating throughout summer • Lagoon area with junior slide and water spouts

CHERMSIDE AQUATIC CENTRE • Awesome water park open during summer • 6 fantastic waterslides

• Rapid River with water jets

• Lagoon play area with smaller kids’ slides, water mushrooms, drop buckets and bubblers

Waterslide Season

Waterslide Season

Summer only — weekends only (Rapid River and waterslide)

Summer only — weekends & school holidays only

Location

375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside

Cnr of Old Northern Rd & Explorer Dr, Albany Creek

Entry Fees Adult (16+)

Child (3+)

$5.70 $5.20

Family pool entry $18.10 (max. 4 people, incl. 1 adult)

Location Entry Fees (Water park only) Adult (15+)

$16.50

Child (2–5)

$6.60

Child (6–14)

$14.40

Family pass $49.60 (2 adults + 2 children)

Water slide pass $6.80 (in addition to general entry fee)

Family pass $40.80 (1 adult + 2 children)

Albany Creek Leisure Centre Review

Chermside Aquatic Centre Review

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WATER SLIDE S IN BRISBANE HIBISCUS SP ORTS COMPLEX

M A N LY P O O L

• 20m long twisting waterslide open in summer

• Large, double-loop waterslide open in summer

• Fenced waterplay area

• Safe and secure kids’ area especially for toddlers and infants

• 50m Olympic outdoor pool

Waterslide Season Summer only — weekends & school holidays only

• Heated 25m pool

Waterslide Season

Location

Summer only — weekends & school holidays only

90 Klumpp Road, Upper Mount Gravatt

Location 1 Fairlead Crescent, Manly

Entry Fees Adult (15+)

Child (2–14)

$5.80 $4.30

Family pass $12.30 (1 adult + 2 children)

Family pass $17.10 (2 adults + 2 children)

Hibiscus Sports Complex Review

Entry Fees (Water park only) Adult (15+)

Child (2–14)

$5.80 $4.30

Family pass $12.30 (1 adult + 2 children) Manly Pool Review

NEWMARKET POOL

SAND GATE AQUATIC CENTRE

• Large 5m high twisting slide (pre-paid wristband required) open throughout summer

• Large twisting slides open during summer

• Shade-cloth-covered toddlers’ wading pool

• Shaded leisure pool with waterplay activities

• Children’s leisure pool with two smaller slides and splash pad with tipping bucket

Waterslide Season Summer only — weekends & school holidays only

Location

• Shorter slides for younger children

Waterslide Season Summer only — weekends & school holidays only

Location 231 Flinders Parade, Sandgate

71 Alderson Street, Newmarket

Entry Fees (Water park only)

Entry Fees

Child (2–14)

Adult (15+)

Child (2–14)

$5.80 $4.30

Family pass $12.30 (1 adult + 2 children)

Family pass $17.30 (2 adult + 2 children)

Water slide $2 (in addition to general entry fee) Newmarket Pool Review

Adult (15+)

$5.80 $4.30

Family pass $12.30 (1 adult + 2 children) Sandgate Aquatic Centre Review Once you’ve checked out all the waterslides in Brisbane, why not ramp up the excitement with a stay at one of these Family Friendly Resorts With Waterslides? You might also like to look at our list of The Best Waterparks in Brisbane that have lots more fun activities for families.

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UNUSUAL ANIMAL EXPERIENCES MEET THE WORLD’S TALLE ST LIVING ANIMAL Officially named the world’s tallest living animal by Guinness World Records in 2020, Forest the giraffe stands at 5.7m tall and is still growing! Forest has been a resident at Australia Zoo for over 10 years now, and you can visit him in his African savanna habitat or even choose to adopt him to support the zoo’s conservation efforts. www.australiazoo.com.au/support-wildlife/adopt-an-animal/ giraffe-forest

S W I M W I T H R AY S A N D S H A R K S Not only does the Tropical Reef Snorkel program at Sea World on the Gold Coast allow you to get up close with incredible tropical fish and amazing rays, but you can also swim with black tip and white tip reef sharks. This unique experience is definitely one for the bucket list! www.seaworld.com.au/attractions/animal-adventures/ tropical-reef-snorkel

H E A D TO T H E FA R M Samford Lifestyle Centre’s farm animals, which include goats, sheep, chickens, geese and a brand new baby donkey, love to interact with guests! While you are there, take advantage of the centre’s cafe, homewares and plants for sale, or stop by City Chicks and find out what it takes to start your own chicken run. www.lifestylecentre.co/

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SUMMER MOVIES

T H E WA R W I T H G R A N D PA

THE WITCHES

Release Date: 3 December

Release Date: 10 December

Peter is excited when Grandpa comes to live with them, until Grandpa takes over his bedroom!

Scheming with friends, Peter devises a series of pranks to drive Grandpa out. However, Grandpa doesn’t give up easily, and it turns into an all-out war.

Based on Roald Dahl’s classic book ‘The Witches’, the story tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven-year-old boy who has a run-in with some real-life witches, gets turned into a mouse and has to lead a fight back against the witches.

PETER RABBIT 2

THE CRO ODS: A NEW AGE

Release Date: 26 December

Release Date: 26 December

Peter Rabbit is back and, despite his best efforts, he is still mischievous. Once again, Peter ventures out of the garden and finds a world where his mischief is appreciated. When his family risks everything to come and find him, he faces a tough decision.

The long-awaited sequel to The Croods is finally here, as everyone’s favourite prehistoric family returns with their old shenanigans in a strange new world that provides new adventures and a new family who think they are more evolved than The Croods. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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1 FREE CHILD PER F U L LY PA I D A D U LT 1 child bowls free with any full-priced paying adult at Aspley 10 Pin Bowl.

149 Albany Creek Rd, Aspley | Phone (07) 3263 8848

www.aspley10pinbowl.com.au Terms & Conditions Bookings essential, please call to book. Voucher must be presented on your mobile device upon arrival. 1 free child per voucher. Voucher can be used as many times as you wish. Shoe hire NOT included. Not valid for league or tournament play. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 30/06/2021

TWO FOR ONE 2 for the price of 1 for school holiday sessions at Skateaway Albany Creek.

700 Albany Creek Rd, Albany Creek Phone (07) 3325 1711

www.skateaway.net.au/holiday-sessions Terms & Conditions Voucher must be presented on your mobile device upon arrival. Only valid for daytime sessions (Monday to Sunday). Not valid for learn to skate. Skate and blade hire extra. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Valid 10/12/2020 – 24/01/2021

SECOND HOUR FREE WITH A N Y 1 H O U R PA S S P U RC H A S E Enjoy your second hour free when you purchase any 1 hour pass for Laser Tag, Bumper Cars & Arcades.

561 Gympie Rd, Lawnton | Phone (07) 3205 4141

brisbane.laserzone.com.au Terms & Conditions Bookings essential. Only available at Laserzone Lawnton. Original voucher must be presented for discount. One voucher per person per day. Off-peak rates do not apply when using this discount voucher. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, party or group deal. Valid until 28/02/2021

TWO FOR ONE Jumping & Enduro — get 2 for the price of 1.

544 Kessells Rd, MacGregor Phone 13 SKYZ (13 7599)

www.skyzone.com.au Terms & Conditions Walk-ins only. Voucher must be presented on your mobile device upon arrival. Valid for Jumping and Enduro activities only. Cannot be used for parties or functions. Jumping socks not included. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 26/01/2021.

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$5 GAME CARD CREDIT One free $5 top-up on your game card.

Toombul Shopping Centre, Toombul | Phone 1300 888 386

www.archiebrothers.com.au Terms & Conditions Available at Archie Brothers Toombul only. Walk-ins only. Voucher must be presented on your mobile device upon arrival. To be used on games only. Only one $5 top-up per coupon, per day. Only one $5 top-up per person, per day. Available between 10am and 5pm for children under 18 years only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or function. Valid until 26/01/2021

F R E E D E L I V E RY A N D COLLECTION WITHIN BRISBANE Receive free delivery and collection within Brisbane when you rent a laser tag hire package for $200 or more.

Mobile Service | Phone 1800 266 587

www.lasertag.com.au Terms & Conditions Bookings essential. Please phone to book. Please quote voucher code ‘BKFD20’ when booking. Free delivery and collection offer only valid for laser tag hire packages of $200 or more. Offer is subject to booking availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid for bookings until 26/01/2021

10% DISCOUNT + A FREE DIY B R AC E L E T K I T F O R E V E RY G U E ST Receive a 10% discount on any party booked, PLUS a free DIY bracelet kit in each guest’s party bag.

Mobile Service | Phone 0430 216 085 | info@stringofbeads.com.au

www.stringofbeads.com.au Terms & Conditions Bookings essential. Please phone or email to enquire. Please mention voucher code BK2021 when completing online booking enquiry or when calling to book. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid for bookings received before 30/03/2021 (party date can be any time in 2021)

$15 TRIAL CLASS + GET A FREE BAG WHEN YOU SIGN UP New customers receive a Gymboree trial class for $15 (normally $18.50), PLUS a free bag valued at $49.95 upon enrolment.

27 High St, Toowong | info@gymbo.com.au

www.gymbo.com.au Terms & Conditions

Bookings essential. Please email or complete online enquiry to book. Please mention this offer when calling or completing online booking enquiry. Offer limited to the first 100 customers. Valid for new customers only. Valid at Gymboree Australia in Toowong only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31/03/2021

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SUNSHINE COAST BUCKET LIST

• Enjoy one of the 30 rides on offer at Aussie World • Explore the rock pools at Shelly Beach in Caloundra • Book in for lunch and some time with cats at the Cat Retreat Cafe • Hire a boat and cruise the Maroochy River for a spot of fishing • Visit Opal World for their kids’ gem hunting experience • See the tiny monkeys at Wildlife HQ • Shop local at the Eumundi Markets • Hike to Kondalilla Falls • Meet the exotic macaws at Bird World Maleny • Play in the playground at Happy Valley in Caloundra and picnic on the surrounding greenspace

SUNSHINE COAST WITH KIDS BUCKET LIST • Enjoy fish and chips on the beach at sunset at Point Cartwright • Explore the Gruffalo Trail at the Ginger Factory • Spend an afternoon at the Bli Bli Inflatable Park • Visit the Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo • Scooter along The Spit at Mooloolaba • Go koala spotting in Noosa National Park • Enjoy the beachfront skate park with scooters or skateboards at Alexandra Headlands • Spend a day at Currimundi Lake • Take a dairy tour at Maleny Dairies • Visit the Le Bon Delice French patisserie at Peregian Beach • Take the kids for the coastal walk starting at Bulcock Beach in Caloundra • Beat the kids at a game of putt putt at Holey Moley Maroochydore • Climb Mount Coolum with the kids • Enjoy the antics of the tiny penguins at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast • Cool down at Blast Aqua Park in Coolum 40

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• Do the high ropes course at The Big Pineapple • Buy some fresh seafood from The Spit at Mooloolaba • Head to Stumers Creek in Coolum with your dog • Get lost at Bellingham Maze • Camp for the weekend at Habitat Noosa Everglades Ecocamp

SUNSHINE COAST BUCKET LIST

SUNSHINE COAST MARKETS • Caloundra Street Fair (Sundays) Bulcock Street, Caloundra • Caloundra Twilight Markets (last Friday of each month) Bulcock Beach Esplanade, Caloundra • The Eumundi Markets (Wednesdays and Saturdays) Memorial Drive, Eumundi • Noosa Farmers Market (Sundays) 155 Weyba Road, Noosaville • Fishermans Road Markets (Sundays) Fishermans Road, Maroochydore

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GOLD COAST BUCKET LIST GOLD COAST WITH KIDS BUCKET LIST • Visit the Gold Coast Butterfly House • Go paddle boarding at Tallebudgera Creek • Marvel at the sunflower fields and eat lunch at Farm&Co Kingscliff • Check out the views from Elephant Rock at Currumbin • Enjoy the free O’Reilly’s Tree Top Walk • Take in the view at the Best of All Lookout at Springbrook • Challenge the senses at INFINITY in Surfers Paradise • Move from land to water on an Aquaduck — the kids will love it!

• Introduce the kids to Pirate Park at Palm Beach • Enjoy the rockpools at Cedar Creek Falls on Mount Tamborine • Spend a day on the waterslides at Wet’n’Wild • Take the kids land fishing at Currumbin Creek or The Spit • Take a test of courage on the TreeTop Challenge at Mount Tamborine • Picnic with alpacas at the Mountview Alpaca Farm

• Experience the daily lorikeet feeding at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • Hike to the Natural Bridge and glow worm cave • Experience a Gold Coast Hydrofoil Tour • Spend a day at the Gold Coast Regional Botanical Gardens • Visit the native animals at David Fleay Wildlife Park • Cool off at the Currumbin Rock Pools • Walk out on The Spit at sunset • Take the kids for a play at Kurrawa All Abilities Playground • See an incredible view of the Gold Coast from SkyPoint Observation Deck • Explore some waterfalls in Springbrook National Park • Book into see the O’Reilly’s Birds of Prey show • Go indoor skydiving at iFLY • Stock up on vitamin C at Tropical Fruit World • Marvel at the German clocks at The Cuckoo Clock Nest at Mount Tamborine • Dine at the Miami Marketta • Enjoy a weird afternoon at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

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GOLD COAST BUCKET LIST

GOLD COAST MARKETS • Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (Friday & Saturday nights) The Foreshore, Surfers Paradise •

Carrara Markets (every Saturday and Sunday) The corner Manchester Road & Gooding Drive, Carrara

• Marina Mirage Farmers Markets (Saturday mornings) 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

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SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR 2020/2021

Find these events and more on the Brisbane Kids website events calendar

Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Markets

20 November – 3 May 2021 @ Queensland Museum

27 November @ Beams Rd, Carseldine

See real fossils from millions of years ago, a 13-metre long Elasmosaur, interactive exhibits, immersive video that puts you right inside the action + more.

Expect toe-tapping live entertainment, distinctive handmade gifts and provisions, gourmet food and kids’ activities, sprinkled with the finishing touch of festive cheer.

What Lurks Below

Moonlight Cinema

27 Nov – 21 Feb 2021 @ Bribie Island Seaside Museum

27 November – 21 February 2021 @ Roma Street Parkland

Meet sea creatures that like to hide and ones that we should hide from at a hands-on exhibition that dives into the hidden world of the waters surrounding Bribie Island.

Watch a movie under the stars (with popcorn and an optional beanbag), including Christmas classics, family favourites, kids’ movies, fan favourites and new releases.

NAIDOC 2020 Family Fun Day in the Park

The Motorcycle

Christmas Holiday

28 November @ Barujugan Park

28 November - 26 April 2021 @ GOMA

29 November @ Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Celebrate NAIDOC 2020 with a Traditional Welcome to Country, as well as live entertainment provided by Mr Roger Knox, the Gubbi Gubbi Dancers and more..

See more than 100 innovative and influential motorcycles at this extensive exhibition looking at the motorcycle’s past, present and future.

Grab a picnic blanket and relax as Windsor Brass entertains with an afternoon concert of favourite festive songs including Frosty the Snowman and Jingle Bells.

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Little Nippers: Aussie Animal Adventures

Christmas on Queen 4 – 24 December @ Queen Street Mall

3 & 10 December @ The Workshops Rail Museum

Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Queen Street Mall with daily pop-up performances and roaming entertainment that will delight all ages.

Take part in a junior science investigation using museum specimens to learn about some amazing Australian animals and birds.

Ride the Night

Drive-In Double Movie

4 December – 29 January 2021 @ Aussie World

5 December @ Tivoli Drive-In Theatre

Grab your mates and spend Friday nights throughout the school holidays at Aussie World riding all the main attraction rides at night!

Watch the Disney classics Finding Nemo and Beauty and the Beast (live-action) on the big screen the old-school way — from your car!

Chillogan Festival 5 December @ Beenleigh Town Square See if you can handle the heat at Logan’s annual chilli festival, featuring live entertainment, fun for the kids, food stalls and the famous Hellfire Alley.

Christmas Lights Boat Parade 5 December @ Bribie Island Come and enjoy the spectacle of boats and jet skis decked in Christmas Lights as they wind their way through the canals of Pacific Harbour.

Centenary Community Carols 6 December @ Peter Lightfoot Oval Sing your favourite carols at this family-friendly evening, with food vans, a Ninja Warrior course, a rock climbing wall, twilight markets, a live nativity scene and fireworks.

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SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR 2020/2021

Find these events and more on the Brisbane Kids website events calendar

Sensory Movie Day: Trolls World Tour

Bushland Wildlife

6 December @ participating Event Cinemas

12 December @ Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre

Designed just for kids with sensory needs, enjoy Tolls World Tour, a feel-good summer movie, with the lights left on dim and the volume adjusted for sensitive ears.

Join in the fun and get up close and personal while learning about snakes, frogs, birds, lizards and more animals you can find in your backyard with a wildlife expert.

Backyard Beekeeping 16 December @ Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre Watch a demonstration on some of the techniques that can be used for small-scale backyard beekeeping and learn the best way to start your hive and produce honey.

Upcycle and Decorate an Insect Hotel 17 December @ IndigiScapes Upcycle and decorate your very own colourful insect hotel that any insect would be excited to call home with local artist Karen Benjamin

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A Christmas Carol 16 – 24 December @ QPAC See the award-winning stage spectacle Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol return to lift your spirits with song, humour, love and lashings of festive joy.

The Nutcracker

Santa’s Stop Over

18 – 20 December @ Brisbane Powerhouse

18 – 23 December @ Flowstate

Watch as a cast of 50 dancers take to the stage in the Brisbane City Youth Ballet’s performance of the Christmas classic and most performed ballet in the world.

Visit the Clauses on their annual visit Down Under amid a festive towering fig tree and light installation at Flowstate in South Bank Parklands.

SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR 2020/2021

Coorparoo Christmas Markets 20 December @ Coorparoo Square

Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols 20 December @ Pine Rivers Park

Shop local and finish your Christmas shopping while you take selfies at the Christmas wall, listen to carols and make Christmas decorations.

Bring your best vocals and enjoy a magical evening featuring twilight markets, free activities and workshops and everyone’s favourite Christmas carols.

Free Movies in the Park

Room on the Broom

Kids Collective

2 January @ Manly Harbour Village

7 – 11 January @ QUT Gardens Theatre

18 – 22 January @ Roma Street Parkland

Watch A Night at the Museum in the park under the stars and by the water on a warm summer’s night at Bandstand Park in Manly Harbour Village.

See the children’s classic picture book brought to life on stage, with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups).

Entertain your Brisbane Kids during the holidays with a range of free educational and interactive activities including craft and sports workshops

A Night at the Museum Cinderella 20 – 24 January @ QPAC Join Cinderella at the ball as Ballet Theatre Queensland celebrates another year of ballet magic by bringing this beloved fairytale to life.

22 January @ Queensland Museum Explore every nook of the Museum, dance at a disco, make sea monster origami, see science demonstrations, meet a real-life palaeontologist and more.

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THINGS TO DO ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

With public New Year’s Eve events still being uncertain, we’d encourage you to check the Brisbane Kids Calendar regularly for any updates if you are planning on attending an organised event. While larger events like the South Bank fireworks have been cancelled, smaller fireworks events may still take place.

For now, here are some of our favourite ideas for a New Year’s Eve at home with kids: 1. Play some family board games 2. For younger ones, set the clocks forward a few hours and celebrate the New Year early!

3. Set some family goals for 2021 4. Have a neighbourhood party 5. Bop ’til you drop at a family disco 6. Make (and eat) homemade pizzas 7. Create a DIY dessert bar 8. Take sparkler photos 9. Watch Ghostbusters II, which partly takes place on New Year’s Eve 10. Decide on three words for 2021 that will define your family’s year 48

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FA M I LY R E S O U RC E As restrictions relax, more events are being added to our calendar every single day. You will likely still need to book for many of these, even if the tickets are free, so make sure you look ahead when searching to avoid disappointment.

You can find more family friendly events in South East Queensland on the Brisbane Kids Calendar.

CHRISTMAS GUIDES • Christmas Light Locations • Places to Visit Santa • Christmas Markets • Christmas Carols

LOCAL NEWSLETTER We also send a local newsletter by email a few times a week with events, offers, activities and things to do with kids. You can sign up for that here.

However you choose to spend your summer, from the entire team at Brisbane Kids we wish you a safe and happy holiday and a 2021 where the sun shines on us all.

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Brisbane's Kindest Drama School Summer workshops & weekly classes Studios in Sherwood and Red Hill www.speakupstudio.com.au

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