Brisbane Kids Magazine Autumn and Easter 2020

FREE MAGAZINE 19th Edition Autumn fun for Brisbane families www.brisbanekids.com.au

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Mountview Alpaca Farm

Local Road Trip Ideas

Meet the Easter Bunny

Holiday Events

EASTER COOKING FOR KIDS SUNDAY 5 APRIL - THURSDAY 9 APRIL 10AM - 2PM IN CENTRE COURT Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with Easter themed cooking classes!

PLUS meet the Easter Bunny 9th, 11th & 12th April 10am to 1pm Bookings are essential. Visit the Concierge desk today or our website.

WORKSHOP WITH PETER RABBITTM MONDAY 13 APRIL - FRIDAY 17 APRIL 10AM - 1PM IN CENTRE COURT Adventuring out into the garden is fun, especially when the mischievous Peter RabbitTM is around.

Kids can plant their own vegetables and meet Peter RabbitTM!

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CONTENTS

Mountview Alpaca Farm

Binna Burra

Currumbin Creek

Boondall Wetlands

FE ATURED

REGULARS

10-11

Mountview Alpaca Farm

6-7

Must See Autumn Events

12

Places To Meet The Easter Bunny

8

Unusual Animal Experiences

14

Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

20-21

Playgrounds

15

High Tea For Mother’s Day

23-26

Local Coupons

16-19

Fill An Esky - Road Trip Ideas

27

Autumn Movies

28-29

Creeks To Swim In

34-35

Upcoming Shows

30-31

IndigiScapes

39-46

Calendar of Events

32-33

Boondall Wetlands

36-37

Brisbane Bike Tracks And Courses

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Fun Outdoor Ideas At Home

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

Please check the Brisbane Kids Website for the latest updates.

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MUST SEE EVENTS

DAY O U T WITH THOMAS

POP-UP I C E C R E A M FA I R

4 - 19 April (closed Good Friday, 10 April) @ The Workshops Rail Museum

10 April @ Suttons Beach Park

Meet Thomas and his friends, dive into the Thomas play pit, find hidden Thomas trains on the railway, watch a Thomas movie, enjoy storytime with The Fat Controller, and get creative with Thomas craft at this annual event that’s perfect for Thomas fans.

Satisfy your ice cream cravings with an amazing selection of ice creams and desserts at the Redcliffe Festival of Sails’ ice cream themed area, then explore the rest of the Festival, including live entertainment, rides, market stalls, and more.

EASTER EG G STR AVAGANZ A

ENGINES ALIVE

10 - 13 April @ Victoria Park Golf Complex

11 April @ Queensland Air Museum

Enjoy an eggscellent weekend where Brisbane Kids can meet Mr & Mrs Easter Bunny, indulge in honey bunny milkshakes, race in egg and spoon races, get creative with Easter craft, or hop their way through the putt putt course.

See restored planes come to life at the Queensland Air Museum during Engines Alive on Easter Saturday - the perfect family-friendly event for plane lovers. The day also features live music, a BBQ, over 90 aircraft and related displays, and loads of family fun!

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MUST SEE EVENTS

WILD KOA L A DAY

POP-UP PRELOVED LEGO SALE

3 May @ Old Petrie Town

10 May @ Strathpine Community Centre

Join Pine Rivers Koala Care and celebrate Wild Koala Day at Old Petrie Town, with fun and interactive activities for kids, information stalls, presentations, and displays, all aimed at providing the public with the education they need to assist koalas in the wild.

Surround yourself with 600kg of LEGO, and grab a bargain as BrickResales host their popular preloved LEGO pop-up extravaganza where you choose from a variety of containers with mixed and colour-sorted LEGO parts, Duplo, and Minifigures.

LEAF - LOGAN ECO ACTION FE STIVAL

THE HILLS C ARNIVALE

24 May @ Logan Campus Griffith University

30 May @ George Willmore Park

Get ready for another action-packed event featuring everything from free hands-on workshops, presentations from industry leaders, cooking demonstrations, interactive kids activities and a whole range of truly inspiring exhibitors!

Get ready for a jam-packed entertainment program split between two stages, along with kids’ rides, stilt walkers, musicians roving through the park, as well as free workshops and activities to enjoy, market stalls, great food, and a fireworks finale. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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UNUSUAL ANIMAL EXPERIENCES EASTER BILBIES The nocturnal bilby exhibit at the Ipswich Nature Centre in Queens Park was created through a partnership agreement with the Save the Bilby Fund. Designed to mimic the arid Western Australian areas that are the natural home to the bilby, this exhibit also homes spinifex hopping mice. www.brisbanekids.com.au/ipswich-nature-centre-queenspark-ipswich/

LIT TLE BLUE PENGUINS Head to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast to observe their newest residents — the little blue penguins! Primarily nocturnal, these cuties (also known as fairy penguins) are the smallest of all penguin species, growing to only 30–35cm and weighing only just over 1kg as a fully grown adult. www.sealifesunshinecoast.com.au/explore/all-our-animals/penguins/

WILD KOAL A S Coming up on the 3rd of May, Wild Koala Day encourages all Australians to go outside, pick a gum leaf up from the ground, and pin it to your shirt. Attend a Wild Koala Day event, plant a koala tree and wear a gum leaf to show the world you care about koalas. www.wildkoaladay.com.au/

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M O U N T V I E W A L PAC A FA R M

M O U N T V I E W A L PAC A FA R M Filled with adorable fuzzball residents with names like Tim Tam, Ed Sheeran and Pancake, the Mountview Alpaca Farm is everything you would imagine it to be, heart lifting, hilarious and full of the cutest alpacas you have ever seen.

Mountview Alpaca Farm is a little over an hour’s drive south of Brisbane, situated just outside the picturesque country town of Canungra in the Scenic Rim Region.

The alpacas at Mountview are friendly and well groomed, and you can choose to feed them, walk them, or both!

M O U N T V I E W A L PAC A FA R M The staff will help you select an alpaca who suits your family. Younger children might be paired with older, calmer and more passive alpacas, while older Brisbane kids might enjoy the company of more spirited younger ones. There is simply no experience that compares to spending time in the company of alpacas!

Small children will be in awe of their ability to walk this large, placid animal, and it will create a memorable day out for the whole family. If you’re fortunate, you may also get to meet some baby alpacas, spot the resident turtles, or even catch sight of a platypus in Canungra Creek.

The farm shares the grounds of O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, which means you can also enjoy all the delights of the winery, including awardwinning wines, gourmet picnic baskets, and pizzas.

Location:

52 Lamington National Park 8 Road, Canungra

Opening details: Open 7 days a week (excluding Good Friday) Cost:

ou can feed an alpaca for $3, Y or take one for a walk from $15

More about Canungra:

anungra is filled with cafes, gift C shops, and a lovely little bakery (is anything better than a country bakery’s vanilla slice?), and is a lovely place to stop for a bite before or after your alpaca experience.

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PL ACES TO MEET THE EASTER BUNNY IN BRISBANE

FOREST L AKE’S ANNUAL MTR E A STER C ARNIVAL 4th April, Ellen Grove - The place to see the Easter Bunny make his first official Brisbane appearance for the year is happening again and includes an Easter egg hunt, Easter bonnet parade, jumping castle, food, face painting, and lolly scrambles.

FREE EASTER EGG HUNT 5th April, Everton Park - See the Easter Bunny as Brisbane Kids hunt for some of the 50,000 eggs scattered throughout Teralba Park, as well as participating in free kids’ activities and Neighbourhood Day celebrations.

EASTER EGG HUNT 5th April, Yarrabilba - The Easter Bunny will be a very special guest at this Easter Egg Hunt at Bruxton Park, where everyone can have fun joining in the family & children’s activities.

EASTER BUNNY VISIT F O R S E N S O RY FA M I L I E S 9th April, Marsden Library - Head to Marsden Library for a special visit by the Easter Bunny to this welcoming and judgement-free space for families living with autism or other sensory processing issues. Bookings required.

RED CLIFFE FE STIVAL OF S AIL S 10th April, Suttons Beach - You won’t be able to miss the Easter Bunny as he skydives (yes, you read that correctly - a skydiving Easter Bunny!) into the Festival of Sails to enjoy egg hunts, rides, markets, sand sculpting, games, and the popular Ice-Cream Fair.

BLUE WATER FE STIVAL 10th April, Shorncliffe Pier - Join the Easter Bunny on Good Friday as he attends the 23rd Bluewater Festival. Make the most of the food trucks, art & craft markets, rides, workshops, train rides, & more.

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EASTER EGG HUNT 11th April, Capalaba Regional Park - This is one event the Easter Bunny would never miss, with free coffee, free ice cream, free slushies, face painting, an Easter egg hunt, and a competition to find the golden bunny!

E A STER EG G STR AVAGANZ A 12th April, Sandstone Point Hotel - The Easter Bunny will be delivering 6,000 eggs to the Sandstone Point Hotel for their annual egg hunt and will then stay on to enjoy the live music and entertainment with all of the Brisbane Kids.

Tips for making the most of your Easter Bunny meeting: • Take a camera or phone for an Easter Bunny selfie.

• K eep your eyes peeled at your local shopping centre, as he often wanders around the shops giving out Easter eggs.

• T ake a basket or bag along with you so that little hunters have somewhere to store their eggs.

• A rrive early at the event to ensure you don’t miss the chance to meet the Easter Bunny.

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EASTER EGG HUNT IDEAS FOR OLDER KIDS & TEENS

Easter shouldn’t just be about the younger kids. Let’s face it — we ALL like a good Easter egg hunt!

Knowing this, we’ve come up with some cool ideas so your older Brisbane Kids and teens can have just as much fun this Easter as they did when they were little.

Scavenger Hunt

Code Hunt

Compile a list of items that need to be ticked off or collected.

Kids collect pieces of the code to find their final prize.

Treasure Hunt

Glow-in-the-dark Hunt

Kids follow a series of clues that eventually lead them to the ‘treasure’.

Place glow sticks inside plastic eggs to hunt for at night, either inside or outside.

Gift Hunt

GPS Hunt

Placed inside plastic Easter eggs, gifts could be tailored for each kid, with each having to search for a different colour.

Kids have to navigate to a series of coordinates to find hidden eggs to bring home.

On Location Hunt

Fill plastic eggs with age-appropriate truth or dare questions to complete to win a prize.

Take the hunt outside to a playground or walking trail.

Pool Hunt Put prizes inside plastic eggs and drop them in the pool.

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Truth or Dare Hunt

For more ideas and details on how to create exciting Easter egg hunts for older kids and teens, head to the Brisbane Kids website: www.brisbanekids.com.au/easter-egg-hunt-ideasfor-older-kids-and-teenagers/

H I G H T E A F O R M O T H E R ’ S DAY H I G H T E A F O R M O T H E R ’ S D AY This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday the 10th of May.

Book your high tea sitting for Mum now at one of our favourite places: 1.

Bacchus at South Bank, Ph (07) 3364 0837

2.

Keri Craig Emporium in Brisbane Arcade, Ph (07) 3211 2797

3.

Shingle Inn City Hall in King George Square, Ph (07) 3210 2904

4.

W Brisbane in Brisbane City, Ph (07) 3556 8888

5.

French & Mor in Albany Creek, Ph (07) 3264 1555

6.

Stamford Plaza Brisbane in Brisbane City, Ph (07) 3221 1999

7.

Crema & Cream in Stafford, Ph (07) 3191 3401

This Autumn, join the creative community!

Holiday short courses for grades 3–12 → Acting → Directing → Musical Theatre → TV Presenting From 6–18 April at Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) nida.edu.au/autumn

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FILL AN ESKY - ROAD TRIP IDE A S

After a devastating summer across many parts of Australia, we can all support local and help communities get back on their feet this autumn. Why not grab an empty esky, jump in the car to discover somewhere you may have never been before, and fill up your esky while you are there!

Whilst the rain has brought welcome relief from the drought and fires, we highly recommend checking with each of the destinations on your day trip itinerary to ensure they are open for business and accessible.

FILL AN ESKY THIS AUTUMN For general information and inspiration for road trips to bushfire and drought affected areas, here are some popular resources: • The Empty Esky campaign www.emptyesky.com.au • Buy From The Bush www.facebook.com/buyfromthebush • Buy From The Bush QLD www.facebook.com/buyfromthebushqld 16

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• S tay In The Bush www.facebook.com/Stayinthebush114257640010434 • Spend With Them www.instagram.com/spendwiththem • South East Queensland Food Trails www.seqfoodtrails.com.au • Bushfire Bounce Back www.instagram.com/bushfirebounceback • Keep on Camping www.keeponcamping.com.au To find out more about these wonderful day trip destinations and more, head to the Brisbane Kids website.

All images thanks to: Tourism and Events Queensland

FILL AN ESKY - ROAD TRIP IDE A S

THE SCENIC RIM

Eat Dugandan Hotel

Visit

Country pub lunch at its finest

Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm

Aratula Markets, Home of The Fruit Factory

Restaurant, cellar door with wine tastings and a lavender shop at Mt Alford #emptyesky

A range of local produce to feast on #emptyesky

Mount French & Lamington National Park

Binna Burra Kitchen at Headmasters Cafe

Treetop Challenge

Open for business after the fires, with spectacular views across the coast (Note: The Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park remains closed)

Ziplining, treetop climbs and bridge-walk courses

Stay

Cedar Creek Rock Pools & Cedar Creek Falls

Mt Barney Lodge

Family-friendly bushwalking

Beautiful picnic spots, a lookout, a sealed walking track beneath lush tropical rainforest, rockpools, and more

Overnight camping and cabin accommodation O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Mountain villas

Dr. Seuss’s

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FILL AN ESKY - ROAD TRIP IDE A S

STANTHORPE & T H E G R A N I T E B E LT

Visit Granite Belt Christmas Farm Christmas tree farm open year-round, Christmas gifts, decorations and handmade foods #emptyesky

Eat Jamworks Gourmet Foods Cafe & Larder Product tasting bar with a variety of locally-made sweet jams and tasty relishes, a full dine-in menu, and more #emptyesky Wineries Too many local wineries to mention, so keep room in your esky!

Granite Belt Maze

Suttons Juice Factory and Cidery

Family-friendly maze, mini maze, obstacle maze, mini golf and canteen

A real working apple orchard #emptyesky

Bald Rock National Park Amazing giant granite rocks Ashbern Farm Strawberry picking from October to May, or buy strawberries from the farm shop #emptyesky

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Stay Country Style Caravan Park Family-friendly caravan park spread over 12 acres and backing onto the tranquil Severn River Girraween National Park Camping or BYO caravan

FILL AN ESKY - ROAD TRIP IDE A S

TOOWOOMBA & SURROUNDS

Visit Cobb & Co Museum A variety of interactive displays, exhibits, and heritage trade workshops

Eat Toowoomba Farmers Market Local produce every Saturday morning #emptyesky Picnic Point Cafe experience with a view Fitzy’s

Head to the lookout at Picnic Point

A Toowoomba institution with multiple dining areas

Stunning views of the Great Dividing Range

Stay

Woolshed at Jondaryan

Big 4 Toowoomba Holiday Park

Historical attraction just 40kms from Toowoomba The Darling Downs Zoo Home to exotic species from Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America

Centrally located as a base for your adventures Woolshed at Jondaryan Accommodation with easy access to the Bunya Mountains

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• Cubby style play forts

• Unfenced, beachside playground

• Slides and tunnels

• Climbing forts

• Play rocky creek bed with water pump

• Slides and swings

• Grass and concrete maze

• Sand play area

• Toddler, regular, and lounger swings

• Cognitive play panels

Location

Location

Corner of Lancaster and Kitchener Roads in Ascot

Corner of Twenty Fifth Avenue and Flinders Parade in Brighton

Coffee Nearby Grab a quick coffee from The Coffee Club, or any of the numerous other cafes, on nearby Racecourse Road.

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Coffee Nearby BLUME - Specialty Coffee is located nearby at 512 Hornibrook Highway.

AU T U M N P L AYG RO U N D S

S VO B O DA PA R K

L O G A N G A R D E N S PA R K

• Fenced playground

• Accessible fort structures

• Climbing nets

• Slides and swings

• Accessible fort structures

• Sand play

• Slides and swings

• Musical play equipment

• Flying fox

• New water park adjacent

Location

Location

Corner of Stiller Drive and Beenleigh Road in Kuraby

Civic Parade in Logan Central

Coffee Nearby

Coffee Nearby

Check out the nearby When Harry Met Sally Cafe, at 11-21 Kingston Road in Underwood.

Drive-thru coffee is available at nearby McDonald’s, or try Harmony on Carmody Cafe at 2 Carmody Street in Logan Central. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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AUTUMN MOVIES

MULAN

TROLL S WORLD TOUR

Release Date: 26 March

Release Date: 26 March

In this live-action remake of the epic Disney movie, Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, masquerades as a man as she steps into her ailing father’s role to defend China from northern invaders.

In the process, she earns the respect of a nation and her proud father.

The sequel to the animated musical hit Trolls is finally here, as Poppy and Brand embark on a mission to bring the Troll Tribes together to save music from extinction when rockers Queen Barb and King Thrash threaten to destroy all music except rock.

ONWARD

THE SECRET GARDEN

Release Date: 2 April

Release Date: 9 April

In the new Disney Pixar adventure, two elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, go on a journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there so they can spend one last day with their father who died when they were too young to remember him.

When Mary Lennox’s parents suddenly die, she is sent to live with her strict uncle, Archibald Craven, on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. While exploring, she discovers a hidden magical garden and the adventures begin.

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CREEKS TO SWIM IN

SWIMMING HOLES IN BRISBANE

Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap

Cedar Creek Rock Pools, Samford

Located in the bushy surrounds of D’Aguilar National Park, Enoggera Reservoir is a popular swimming hole for Brisbane families. It is big enough to bring your own inflatables and kayaks, or simply enjoy a refreshing swim with the kids.

Not limited to just the one swimming hole, the Cedar Creek Rock Pools are a series of deep, freshwater pools linked by the trickling stream that flows down from Mount Glorious and through Samford Valley.

The pools can be found right at the end of Cedar Creek Road.

Location: Mount Nebo Road, The Gap

Bunya Riverside, Bunya Bunya Riverside is nestled behind an acreage community on Brisbane’s northside, with waters that are replenished by the mountain rains on Mount Glorious. This is a very popular swimming hole that offers an inland beach type set up, with plenty of trees to shelter under for a picnic.

Location: Bunya Crossing Reserve, Dugandan Road, Bunya

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Location: Cedar Creek Road, Samford

Andy Williams Park, Samford If you are after a fun creek play experience, then head to Andy Williams Park. With trickling streams and shallow rock pools, this is a great location for younger kids. Enjoy cooling off in the clear pools whilst listening to the whip birds in the trees around you. The park also has toilets and BBQs. Location: 744 Cedar Creek Road, Samford

CREEKS TO SWIM IN ROAD TRIP SWIMMING HOLES

Kondalilla Falls, Maleny Perfect for older kids, this rainforest rock pool is deep and refreshing and boasts its own 4m high waterfall. The pool can be reached by a 4.7km walking circuit that begins at a beautiful picnic area. With its lush surroundings, shade trees, BBQs, picnic tables, and toilet facilities, this is the perfect spot to refuel before or after the walk through the rainforest.

Location: Kondalilla Falls Road, Maleny

Currumbin Creek, Currumbin Whether you are seeking deep pools, fast running water, or shallow play areas, you will find it at Currumbin Creek on the Gold Coast. The different sections along this clear, crisp creek offer something for all ages to enjoy.

Cedar Creek, Mount Tamborine Just like magic, recent rains have revived the Cedar Creek Falls Rock Pools in the idyllic Tamborine region. Head to the lookout first, and then follow the circuit track to reward the family with a cool dip in the rockpools below.

Location: Cedar Creek Falls Road, Mount Tamborine

Stony Creek, Belthorpe West of Woodford lies a freshwater creek that is perfect for a day of fun on inflatables and other nonmotorised watercraft. There is a large waterhole only metres from the car park, and there are plenty of other shallow areas for younger kids to enjoy.

Location: Stony Creek Road, Belthorpe Head to brisbanekids.com.au for detailed reviews of all these swimming holes and more!

Location: Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin

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INDIGISCAPES

REDLANDS INDIGISCAPES CENTRE If you are looking for a free, nature-based activity for the kids, then head to Redlands IndigScapes Centre at Capalaba. IndigiScapes is an environmental educational centre boasting a recently renovated Discovery Centre, native nursery, cafĂŠ, gift shop, native botanical gardens, nature trails, and a playground for children.

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The Discovery Centre The Discovery Centre is full of engaging displays, information, and hands-on opportunities to learn more about the natural world. There’s a microscope, magnifying glass stations, and binoculars to try out. Large picture windows overlook the creek below and make an excellent perch for bird spotting.

INDIGISCAPES Café or Picnic

Nature Walks

The IndigiScapes café has a focus on local cuisine, with a bushtucker twist. Grab a light meal, or pack yourself a picnic and enjoy the outdoors in the gardens.

IndigiScapes features three walking trails of easy grades that are around 20 minutes walk.

The Tallowwood View Trail is pram and wheelchair accessible.

The Gardens

More Info

Wander from the café through to the botanic gardens that feature native Australian plants in seven different styles (bush tucker, formal, wetland, wildlife, costal, rainforest, and wildflower) to provide inspiration for your own backyard. If you visit on a weekday, the native nursery at the far end of these gardens is well worth a visit too - they have a range of native seedlings for $2.50 per plant.

Location:

17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba

Opening hours: T he Redlands IndigiScapes Centre is open 10am - 4pm, 7 days a week Cost:

FREE

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BOONDALL WETLANDS

BOONDALL WETLANDS Newly renovated, the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre is now open for visitors, and the recent rains make this the perfect destination to visit with your young explorers.

Located just north of Brisbane, Boondall Wetlands features 1,000 hectares of mangroves, wetlands, tidal flats, salt marshes, and open forest, and is home to a vast array of shorebirds and wildlife.

The Environment Centre The Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre is as educational as it is engaging. Interactive displays, animations, and viewing windows bring the wetlands to life. Children will learn all about the importance of wetlands and the various wildlife they can expect to see when they head outdoors.

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BOONDALL WETLANDS Nature Walks

Facilities

The Hide ’n’ Seek Children’s Trail

• Wheelchair and pram accessible

• 2km circuit following the Billai Dhagun Track

• Toilets

• Flat ground perfect for prams, wheelchairs, and toddlers

• Picnic tables (take mozzie spray)

• Features a bird hide partway along for optimal bird watching • P ick up a Hide ’n’ Seek brochure from the Environment Centre to make the most of the adventure The Bikeway/Walkway • 8.4km return

• Free parking

More Info Location:

31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall

Opening hours: Open 9am to 4pm, Tuesday to (Environment Centre) Sunday (closed Mondays) Cost:

FREE

• Ride all the way to Nudgee Beach and back

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UPCOMING SHOWS

CHARLIE AND THE C H O C O L AT E FAC TO RY

DR SEUSS’S THE C AT IN THE HAT

18 March - 19 April @ QPAC

6 - 8 April @ QUT Gardens Theatre

Experience the wonders of Willy Wonka live, with Oompa-Loompas, amazing costumes and sets, incredible inventions, songs from the original film, and more at this everlasting showstopper.

Laugh out loud as the Cat in the Hat, along with Thing One and Thing Two, fill the theatre with mischievous humour and madcap style in a faithful adaptation of the classic book.

ANN-DROID

SHREK THE MUSICAL

7 - 9 April @ Brisbane Powerhouse

9 May - 13 June @ QPAC

Expect to be amazed as Ann-Droid, a present day take on the Pinocchio story, combines theatre with animation in a magical and enchanting way perfect for children and adults.

Based on the DreamWorks film, Shrek The Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favourite ogre to life on the stage, along with Donkey, Princess Fiona, and a love-sick dragon.

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UPCOMING SHOWS

MY ROBOT

22 May @ Logan Entertainment Centre Be reminded that we are all made up of different parts, and when we feel less than whole we can find, or make, a part that fits, in this stage production with special robot tricks and laughter.

P L AY S C H O O L L I V E IN CONCERT

T H E G RU F FA LO ’ S CHILD

27 May @ Ipswich Civic Centre Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on an adventure through the forest to see if the big bad mouse really does exist, in this show featuring music and puppetry to deliver laughs and scary fun.

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM

28 June - 7 July @ various Brisbane locations

26 - 29 June @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Meet two new Play School friends, Joey and Kiya, making their tour debut as they join Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima, Humpty, and two presenters in a live stage show full of surprises.

Watch as Mickey and Minnie take audiences on an action-packed adventure, with characters from Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Frozen, Tangled, Cinderella, Coco, and more!

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BRISBANE BIKE TRACKS AND COURSES

BRISBANE BIKE TRACKS AND COURSES

The Esplanade, Wynnum to Manly 10km return trip along the seafront from Wynnum to Manly

From tiny trikes to snazzy mountain bikes, cycles represent fun, exercise and a free activity you enjoy out in the fresh air with kids. Brisbane has a host of kid-friendly cycle paths which you can enjoy as a family for fitness and pleasure, as well as some more challenging off-road tracks for BMX and mountain biking.

Northey Street Farm, Windsor

Bike Paths Ithaca Creek, Red Hill to Newmarket

6km ride from Flinders Parade in Sandgate to Shorncliffe Jetty

6–7km round trip starting at Woolcock Park in Red Hill

Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway, McDowall to Bracken Ridge

Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf to Woody Point

Sealed bikeway through bushland alongside Cabbage Tree Creek

11km round trip running between Ted Smout Bridge and Woody Point Jetty

Short 4km ride along Enoggera Creek Brisbane River, West End to South Brisbane Riverside ride from Orleigh Park to South Brisbane Sandgate/Shorncliffe Cycleway, Sandgate to Shorncliffe

Kedron Brook Bikeway, Mitchelton to Toombul Almost 20km of creekside paths passing through many parks

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BRISBANE BIKE TRACKS AND COURSES Recreational Tracks for BMX and Mountain Bike Riders Castlehill Trails, Ipswich Mountain bike trails graded by Ipswich City Council Bunyaville Conservation Park, Bunyaville Mountain bike riding along fire trails Daisy Hill State Forest, Logan City Mountain bike trails catering for beginner to experienced riders

Wynnum BMX Track, Wynnum Outdoor track with various grades of difficulty Underwood Park, Priestdale Popular BMX track that’s home to regular BMX competitions For more bike riding inspiration in Brisbane and beyond, head to the Brisbane Kids website. www.brisbanekids.com.au/

The Gap Creek Reserve, Mt Coot-tha Mountain bike course for more experienced riders Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Grandchester 50km of single track mountain bike trails Underwood Park MTB Track, Underwood Mountain bike trails that are great for beginners Darra BMX Track, Darra Outdoor track for all ages Bracken Ridge BMX Track, Bracken Ridge Outdoor professional track suitable for all ages and abilities DM Henderson Park, Macgregor Outdoor track for all ages Pine Rivers BMX Track, Brendale Outdoor track for all ages Darra BMX Park

Kedron

Shorncliffe

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FUN OUTDOOR IDEAS WITH KIDS

FUN OUTDOOR IDEAS WITH KIDS It’s still important to get outdoors if you’re stuck at home in the cooler months - not only to stop the kids going stir crazy, but also for your family’s overall health. Here are 22 ideas for getting outside at home.

• Pick flowers for pressing • Play tag • Spray designs on the fence with water pistols • Make a fort or pitch a tent in the backyard • Go bird spotting • Find leaves, seeds and sticks to press into playdough

• Build car ramps and race toy cars around the yard

• Play hide and seek

• Make mud pies

• Have a backyard picnic

• Paint with water

• Go on a bug hunt and draw the bugs you find

• Blow bubbles

• Get the kids to hang out the washing

• Pick out shapes in the clouds

• Build a ninja warrior or obstacle course

• Ride bikes or scooters

• Fly a kite

• Have a scavenger hunt

• Play totem tennis

• Draw on the pavers or concrete with chalk

• Go tree climbing

LONG RUNNING EVENTS

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Kids Collective

Water

Every Thursday @ South Bank

Until 26 April @ GOMA

Take part in a range of exciting kids’ workshops that are free to attend, including sports, drama, arts and craft, STEM, music storytelling, and more activities that change weekly.

Experience water in all forms, including a rocky riverbed, animals at a waterhole, a snowman, and a cloud of suspended gymnastic rings, in this immersive exhibition.

Spiders - The Exhibition

Jarjum Stories

Colour - See the World in a New Light

Until 4 May @ Queensland Museum

Until 10 May @ State Library of Queensland

Until 14 June @ Ipswich Art Gallery

See the world through the eyes of jarjum in this exploration of stories created with children across Queensland, including a bilingual Yugambeh story book.

Put away the screens and play games from the past, including quoits, skittles, dominoes, hula hoops, Twister, and more in a fun-filled, hands-on game space for all ages.

Explore the fascinating world of spiders and come face to face with 200 spider specimens and 12 live species, including trapdoor, redback, and tarantula spiders.

How Cities Work Until 30 August @ The Workshops Rail Museum From sewers to skyscrapers, this interactive exhibition reveals the secret workings of the city, peeking inside buildings, exploring the streets and working on a construction site.

Now is the Time From 2 May @ GOMA Express your feelings about climate change on a message board, design a protest T-shirt, create a poster, and cast a vote for what you care about at artist Raquel Ormella’s new exhibition.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARCH

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Curiocity Brisbane

World Science Festival

20 March - 5 April @ various Brisbane locations

25 - 29 March @ various Brisbane locations

Join a three-week celebration of science, technology, & the arts, featuring unexpected interactive experiences, digital games, and more than 15 giant ‘curiocities’.

Experience five days of STEM events, featuring something for every budding scientist, including turtle hatchings, guest speakers, workshops, and more.

Night Adventures: Earth Hour

A Night at the Museum

Lanterns in the Park

28 March @ Queensland Museum

28 March @ Robelle Domain

27 March @ Downfall Creek Bushland Centre Celebrate Earth Hour with a 2.5km guided walk after dark to discover the unique sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife at the Raven Street Reserve.

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Gain access to the museum exhibits after it closes, plus enjoy hands-on activities, demonstrations, pop-up shows, and the baby turtles in The Hatchery.

See over 200 lanterns lighting the night sky above Robelle Parklands, along with food trucks, stalls, live music, kite flying, jumping castles, face painting, and more!

Queensland Museum: Palaeontology

Storytime in the Gallery

28 - 29 March @ Queensland Museum

31 March @ Pine Rivers Art Gallery

Travel back in time with the Queensland Museum paleontologists, who have access to one of the world’s best collections of fossils, as they showcase some extraordinary specimens.

Settle in and listen to stories about friends, neighbours, and the places in which we live, and take part in a special storytime at the gallery, with art, drawing and books.

WHAT’S ON IN APRIL

Peter Rabbit Family Fun Day 4 April @ Riverlink Shopping Centre Hop into Riverlink for a day of fun with Peter Rabbit, including a meet and greet with Peter Rabbit, Peter Rabbit themed craft workshop, and a live show.

Trek Free Community Ride 5 April @ Brisbane CBD Pedal past the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the Story Bridge, and inner Brisbane CBD on a free community ride for anyone aged 6 years and over, as part of the Tour de Brisbane.

GOMA Water Sundays: Kids Tour Planet Protectors

Flagstone Easter Eggstravaganza Markets & Easter Egg Hunt Maze

5 April @ GOMA

5 April @ Flagstone Football Ground

Join a special interactive tour for families of GOMA’s ‘Water’ exhibition, discover how artists have been inspired by the environment, & learn how we can work together to protect our planet.

Movies on the Green & Easter Egg Hunt

See how many eggs you can find in the Easter Egg Hunt Maze, have lots of fun with Easter crafts and games, and enjoy Easter markets and food trucks.

Free BMX Coaching

5 April @ Ipswich Sports Club

6 April @ Bracken Ridge BMX Facility

Hunt for Easter eggs before settling in and watching a special school holiday screening of Aladdin on the big screen. Snacks and food available onsite.

6-17 year olds can work on dropping in, pumping around, flying out, bunny hopping, and carving at this workshop to improve confidence and provide handy tips.

Easter Cupcake Workshop 6 - 9 April @ Brookside Shopping Centre Drop in and create delicious Easter Bunny cupcakes that you can take home and eat, with help from the talented team from Start Kidz Creating.

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WHAT’S ON IN APRIL

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The Inflatable Factory 6 - 19 April @ North Lakes State College Jump your way around Australia’s biggest inflatable theme park that includes the giant Superman Slide, Zorb Ball Ramp, Mechanical Bull, Bubble Soccer, and more.

Sensory Friendly Day Out With Thomas Session 8 April @ The Workshops Rail Museum Attend a very special session of Day Out With Thomas with the sound down in an engaging and fun space that children with sensory processing challenges can enjoy.

Kids Collective 9, 11, 16, 17 & 18 April @ Roma Street Parkland Head along to Roma Street Parkland during the school holidays, where you will find it buzzing with free, fun activities suitable for Brisbane Kids aged 5 - 12 years.

Kids Dig It! Oriental Family Fun 14 - 17 April @ Abbey Museum Make a Chinese lantern, look at artefacts, create a zen garden, play ancient games, take part in the archaeological dig, learn all about Holi, and much more.

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Bush Kindy Sustainable Crafts 16 April @ Downfall Creek Bushland Centre Drop in and have fun at the environmentally focused workshops that teach craft & art techniques using renewable & recycled materials to create both useful & decorative items.

Easter Egg Hunt 9 April @ Decker Park LST Support Services host their very first Easter egg hunt event for people with disabilities, with Easter games, Easter craft, an Easter egg hunt, plus bring some nibbles to add to the picnic lunch.

Redlands Easter Family Festival 13 April @ Cleveland Showgrounds Spend Easter Monday at the free and fun Redlands Easter Family Festival, where there will be free rides, free food, street theatre, live entertainment, and lots more!

WHAT’S ON IN APRIL

Unicorn Day

Festival of Tibet

17 April @ Pine Rivers Art Gallery

17 - 18 April @ Brisbane Powerhouse

Explore the fantastical world of the legendary magical creature the unicorn, and make a mask, finger puppet, and dream catcher to add a little magic to your life.

Learn and experience something new at the annual Festival of Tibet, featuring workshops, concerts, traditional Tibetan art, yoga sessions, talks, and meditation.

Boho Luxe Market

Nerf Wars

17 - 19 April @ The Old Museum

19 April @ Riverdale Park

Browse through 100+ stalls featuring the best modern Bohemian exhibitors selling unique and cool boho products, while enjoying free workshops and delicious food.

Battle your way around the field playing fun games with Nerf Blasters. Playing in teams and armed with blasters, see who takes out the title of Nerf Champion!

IndigiScapes Nature Walk

Anzac Day Parade

21 April @ Redlands IndigiScapes Centre Take a guided walk through nature on one of the many nature walks suitable for both adults and kids in this local area. Remember water and a hat!

25 April @ Brisbane CBD Honour and recognise the sacrifice of many members of the Australian Defence Force, as veterans, both retired and serving, march to receive thanks from the Brisbane public.

Bands In Parks: Shakespeare in the Gardens 26 April @ Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha See Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens transform into an Elizabethan pageant of performance, music, craft, botanical discoveries, & Shakespearian delights.

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W H AT ’ S O N I N M AY

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Buddha Birth Day Festival 1 - 3 May @ South Bank Parklands Take part in one of the largest annual Buddha Birth Day celebrations in the world, with over 180 events including dragon boats, lion dancing, lanterns, and more.

Camp Fire Didgeridoo Jam 2 May @ Bellbird Park Bring a blanket, kick back, and enjoy listening to a mix of instruments combined with the Didgeridoo around the campfire surrounded by gum trees and friendly wildlife.

Bands in the Park: Star Wars and Planets 4 May @ Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Dress up and celebrate May the Fourth as 70 musicians in the park play Stars Wars themes, with the Stormtroopers from 501 Legion in attendance and some food trucks!

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Redcliffe Gem Show 2 - 3 May @ Hercules Road State School Uncover treasures at one of Australia’s most popular gem shows, featuring gem sales and displays, jewellery, lapidary tools, thunder eggs, and fossicking for kids.

The Neverending Story Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs 2 May @ Lanham Park Enjoy the great outdoors and spend quality time with family and friends watching the movie The Neverending Story.

Brisbane Street Art Festival 2 - 17 May @ various Brisbane locations Watch some of the best local, national, and international street artists come together to share their practice at this large-scale festival right across Brisbane.

Mothers Day Classic 10 May @ Roma Street Parklands Join the annual Mother’s Day Classic fun run and raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research.

W H AT ’ S O N I N M AY

Sensory Movie Day — Trolls World Tour

World Fish Migration Day Kayaking Adventure

10 May @ various Event Cinemas

16 May @ Wolffdene

Designed just for kids with sensory needs, enjoy the new Trolls movie with the lights left on dim, the volume adjusted slightly and, most importantly, no judgement.

Go on a kayaking adventure to mark World Fish Migration Day, a one-day global celebration to create awareness of the importance of free flowing rivers and migratory fish.

Discovery Day for Little Learners

The Gathering 2020 24 May @ Ipswich Turf Club

20 May @ Queensland Museum

Bring the whole clan along to sample haggis, learn how to play the bagpipes, see a medieval re-enactment, and participate in the strong-man style Highland Games.

Explore a magical coral reef, look for hidden objects in an ancient labyrinth, dig for artefacts, fossils and gems, and more on a special day just for kids aged 2 - 5 years.

LEAF - Logan Eco Action Festival 24 May @ Griffith University, Logan Campus Be inspired and learn about the issues facing our environment, as well as practical ways to address them, with workshops, kids’ activities, and live music.

Dayboro Day Festival

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

31 May @ Dayboro

31 May @ Goomeri

Celebrate the town of Dayboro with entertainment, market stalls, rides, wildlife displays, kids’ activities, food, and the Antiques and Collectables Fair.

Take a drive to Goomeri to experience novelty pumpkin competitions, a street parade, live entertainment, displays, pumpkin foods, street markets, and more.

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PLAN AHEAD EVENTS

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Green Heart Fair 7 June @ 7th Brigade Park Enjoy Brisbane’s biggest free, biannual sustainability festival, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly environment, and with live entertainment, kids’ activities, markets, and more.

Redcliffe KiteFest 13 & 14 June @ Pelican Park Be amazed as kites of every shape and size take to the skies at Pelican Park, where you will also find live entertainment, workshops, aerobatic displays, rides, markets, live music, and more.

Ekka 7 - 16 August @ Brisbane Showgrounds Get a taste of the country as the Ekka returns for another year, with wood chopping, whip cracking, and animals, along with rides, showbags, live entertainment, and more.

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SeaFire 12 & 13 June @ Surfers Paradise Beach Take a spot on the beachfront to enjoy the spectacular nightly international fireworks competition, skydivers, aerobatic displays, and live music.

Abbey Medieval Festival

Regional Flavours

11 & 12 July @ Caboolture

18 & 19 July @ South Bank

Step back in time and have fun at Abbeystowe, where you will find jousting battles, archery, medieval music, historical combat, street performers, medieval markets, and more.

Experience Queensland’s free premier food and wine festival, with entertainment from celebrity chefs and industry experts, delicious food, live music, kids’ activities, and more.

Sunsuper Riverfire 26 September @ various Brisbane River locations See Brisbane’s world class display of 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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