Brisbane Kids Magazine | Winter 2019

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WINTER 2019

Farm stays

PYO strawberries

Winter at the beach

Holiday events

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CONTENTS

Discovery Centre

Queensland Air Museum

FE ATURED 6-7

Must see winter events

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Unusual animal experiences

10-11

PYO strawberries

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Off-leash dog beaches

14-15

Winter farm stays

16-17

Osprey House

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Best hot chocolate

18-19

Winter playgrounds

28-29

Climbing in Brisbane

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Events for teens

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Sunshine Coast in winter

34-35

Upcoming shows

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Gold Coast in winter

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Winter movies

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The Discovery Centre

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Calendar of events

PYO Strawberries

REGULARS

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MUST SEE WINTER EVENTS

DAY O U T WITH THOMAS

ANIMAL EXPO 2019

29 June – 14 July @ The Workshops Rail Museum

30 June @ Old Petrie Town

Meet everybody’s favourite engine, Thomas, The Fat Controller, and all their friends, at a Thomasinspired hands-on exhibition that includes a Thomas play pit, craft activities, puzzles, mini railway, movies and story time.

Get up close and personal with creatures great and small; from llamas to guinea pigs. Connect with wildlife and rescue groups, and learn all about animals with presentations and interactive displays that any animal lover will love.

ABBE Y MEDIE VAL FE STIVAL TOURNAMENT WEEKEND

EKKA C H I L D R E N ’ S DAY

13 & 14 July @ Caboolture

13 August @ Brisbane Showgrounds

Step back in time and have fun in Abbeystowe, where you will find jousting battles, archery, medieval music, historical combat, street performers, medieval markets, a knighting ceremony, puppet shows, and much more.

Attend the first ever Ekka Children’s Day and enjoy two-for-one ride deals; Dora the Explorer, Jimmy Giggle and PJ Masks on the Community Stage; plus all the fun of the Ekka, including the night show spectacular EkkaNITES.

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MUST SEE WINTER EVENTS

SNOWFLAKES IN STANTHORPE

YOUNG HISTORIANS FE STIVAL

5 – 7 July @ Stanthorpe

7 July @ Newstead House

Enjoy three chilly days of winter celebrations with a magical program of family-friendly events, including bonfires, ice skating, snowman building, snow globes, live entertainment, lantern parade, enchanted forest, ice sculptures, and more.

Head along to Newstead House and experience life from times gone by, with heritage games, craft activities, musical performances, pop-up theatre, and circus at the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Concerts: Young Historians Festival.

BRISBANE S CIENCE FE STIVAL

T H E ST R AW B E R RY FE STIVAL

17 & 18 August @ South Bank Piazza

24 August @ Sandstone Point Hotel

Celebrate Science Week with a weekend of interactive science, where science will come to life with smoke cannons, liquid nitrogen, flame tests, explosions, experiments, interactive activities, and special guests.

Embrace strawberries at the annual Strawberry Festival, featuring live entertainment, rides, kids’ activities, a strawberry eating competition, fireworks, and, of course, lots of delicious strawberry-inspired foods and drinks! www.brisbanekids.com.au

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UNUSUAL ANIMAL EXPERIENCES

TANGALO OMA ISL AND RESORT A holiday at Tangalooma Island Resort at this time of year provides a plethora of opportunities to interact with extraordinary native animals. Resort guests can enjoy Whale Watching Day Cruises, hand-feed wild dolphins, see pelican and kookaburra feeding, or search for starfish on the beach. Jump on a Marine Discovery Cruise to discover dugongs, or snorkel the shipwrecks to come face-to-face with colourful schools of fish, wobbegongs and even turtles. https://www.tangalooma.com/

S CENIC RIM E AT LO C AL W E E K (29 J U N E – 7 J U LY ) As part of Eat Local Week, several farms, dairies and homesteads open their properties for tours and events. Check out the Eat Local Week event calendar for the chance to picnic with alpacas at Mountview Alpaca Farm, learn all about cheese making at Towri Sheep Cheeses, or even have breakfast with some Jersey cows at Tommerup’s Dairy Farm. https://www.eatlocalweek.com.au/events/

DREAMWORLD TIGER ISLAND Two new members joined the Dreamworld family on 26 April 2019! Born to mum Adira, aged 3, and Pi, aged 8, who both grew up at Dreamworld themselves, the tiger brothers can be found in their ‘up close’ nursery in Tiger Island, and help to support the Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation’s global conservation initiatives for tigers in the wild. https://www.dreamworld.com.au/things-to-do/ tiger-island/Tiger-cubs

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PICK YOUR OWN STR AWBERRIES One of our favourite activities to do with kids in winter is to take them strawberry picking. It doesn’t matter how old they are, or even if they don’t like strawberries, because everyone loves strawberry picking! Entry to the fields is free, and you will pay per kilo at the end of the pick.

WHEN TO GO The main strawberry picking season in Brisbane is between May and October. Always check out your local farms for strawberry season dates and open times. Most strawberry fields in Queensland have a Facebook page, which will advise of opening times and if there are any potential issues caused by weather.

WHERE TO GO

McMartin’s Strawberry Farm Where: The end of Sports Rd, Bli Bli (beside the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary)

picnic, and a children’s playground. It is located near Aussie World and Opals Down Under, making for the ideal detour before heading home.

PYO is for the entire strawberry season. You can choose to pick your own strawberries, or you can buy directly from the fridge. They also have an on-site cafe and a kids’ playground.

Rolin Farms

Strawberry Fields

Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm

Where: 133 Laxton Rd, Palmview (exit 190 off Bruce Highway — follow the signs) PYO is offered during the entire strawberry season.

They have an on-site cafe, plenty of space for a

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Where: 124-190 Rutters Rd, Elimbah PYO is from mid-June until October, but you can purchase strawberries from the start of June.

Where: 912 Chambers Flat Road, Chambers Flat PYO is only available in August, September and October, though you can buy strawberries from the farm shop from June to November.

PICK YOUR OWN STR AWBERRIES

PICK YOUR OWN STR AWBERRIES: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE 1.

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heck in with the strawberry farm before you C go to make sure the season is underway and to confirm PYO is available. Websites and Facebook pages are good places to start. ear gumboots or old shoes. Take a dirty W clothes bag in your car for when you return from picking for both your shoes and any clothing that gets muddy.

xplain to the kids that you can’t eat the E strawberries while you pick them. It helps to tell them this before you go.

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Have fun!

MUSEUM OF BRISBANE PRESENTS

29 JUNE - 14 JULY 2019 WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROGRAM MUSEUM OF BRISBANE, LEVEL 3, CITY HALL museumofbrisbane.com.au

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OFF-LE A SH D O G BE ACHES If you needed an excuse to head to the beach this winter and you are lucky enough to own a pooch, then you are going to love this collection of off-leash beaches.

NOTE: Always check on the local council website first, follow the signage, and be respectful of any seabirds that might be in the area.

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Woorim Beach South, Bribie Island

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Sections of Palm Beach, the Gold Coast

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Nudgee Beach Dog Park (Tuckeroo Park on Google Maps)

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Colmslie Beach Reserve, Murarrie

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GJ Walter Park, Cleveland

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Raby Bay Foreshore Park, Cleveland

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Godwin Beach, Deception Bay (follow signage)

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Buddina Beach, Buddina (at the bottom of Point Cartwright)

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Dog Beach, Noosa Heads (the spit end of Hastings Street)

10. Currimundi Beach, Currimundi (only in signed areas)

Winter holiday fun for grades 3–12!

Drama holiday courses start 1 July at Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) and TAFE Brisbane Book now at nida.edu.au/winter

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Queensland Ballet and Queensland Music Festival present

The Little Green Road to Fairyland 11 — 21 July PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, QPAC Creative Direction Designfront. Illustration by Varya Kolesnikova

QB PRINCIPAL PARTNER

Queensland Music Festival is an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

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W I N T E R FA R M STAY S BESTBRO OK MOUNTAIN RE S ORT

BUNYIP S P R I N G S FA R M STAY

Maryvale QLD

Maidenwell QLD

Bestbrook Mountain Resort provides camping, bunkhouse, or cabin stays. Weekend and holiday programs for families include feeding the baby animals, horse riding, boomerang throwing, milking the cows, butter churning, whip cracking, billy tea and damper making, and heaps more. Make sure you go on the wagon ride!

Located just 15 minutes from the Bunya Mountains, Bunyip Springs Farmstay’s accommodation includes cottages and a unit. Activities consist of feeding the ducks and hens and gathering their eggs, milking the cows, feeding the calves and horses, feeding fresh milk to the farm dogs and cats, bush walks, checking out the natural springs, horse riding, and more.

CL ANDULL A COT TAGE S

Boyland QLD Clandulla Cottages offers suite and cottage accommodation. Here you can feed the farm animals twice a day, pet a kangaroo, play a game of billiards or tennis, explore the nearby attractions of the Scenic Rim, or just relax and read a book under the shade of the Abbott tree. There are also lots of outdoor toys and a sandpit for kids, and the whole homestead is fenced off so kids can’t get out!

CODING & ROBOTICS For Kids

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W I N T E R FA R M STAY S C E DA R G L E N FA R M STAY

H O S A N N A FA R M STAY

Darlington QLD

Stokers Siding NSW

Cedar Glen Farmstay, adjacent to Lamington National Park, comes highly recommended.

Accommodation includes the homestead or cottages. At Cedar Glen, you can enjoy milking cows, horse riding, boomerang throwing, pony rides, pig feeding, and more. The location is also surrounded by picturesque landscapes and gorgeous creeks.

Accommodation at Hosanna Farmstay includes cabins, huts and campsites on a 100-acre family- and dog-friendly property. Hosanna offers activities such as milking the cows, swimming in the swimming hole, playing in the creek or the mud kitchens, adventuring at night to the 500m long glow worm tunnel, relaxing in the wood-fired sauna, and just enjoying some quiet time around the campfire.

WIT TACORK DA I RY C OT TAG E S

PA R A D I S E C O U N T RY FA R M STAY

Maleny QLD

Oxenford QLD

A working dairy farm that overlooks Lake Baroon, Wittacork Dairy Cottages accommodation includes cottages and the farmhouse. Activities vary from watching the cows being milked and feeding the calves, pigs, goats, and chickens and collecting their eggs, to bottle feeding the baby animals, or even enjoying a pony ride or rainforest walk.

Paradise Country Farmstay accommodation options include eco tents, onsite tents, and caravan and camping sites. Enjoy egg collecting, animal feeding and cow milking in the mornings, and at sunset relax on the hill for games on the lawn, wine tasting, a visit from some of the farm animals, and roasting marshmallows around the campfire.

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WE KNOW ABOUT ART EDUCATION We provide: • Kid’s art classes (5-12yrs) • Teen art classes (13-17yrs) • Holiday workshops with Qualified Art teachers WWW.ARTSTARSTUDIO.COM.AU

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OSPREY HOUSE ENVIRONMENT CENTRE

We love showcasing environment centres at Brisbane Kids, and the follow-on rewards for visitors to these centres are endless. Prepare for a morning or afternoon of education at Osprey House Environment Centre, and, if you are lucky, you might even catch sight of the resident ospreys!

A CONSERVATION CENTRE FOR KIDS Interactive and interesting, the inside of Osprey House is designed with little humans in mind.

Pictures of local wildlife adorn the walls, and there is an activity corner for younger kids to colour in familiar native animals. A touch and feel table offers up the chance to explore the textures of nature, including snake skins, gumnuts, plants, feathers, fossils, and shells.

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OSPREY HOUSE ENVIRONMENT CENTRE

THE NESTING OSPREY A live camera feed within the centre captures the incredible resident nesting osprey. “Hope” and “George” are in preparation for mating season, and it is truly amazing to watch them prepare the nest.

WALKS AND PICNICS

Osprey House is located in Griffin. It is open every day from 10am to 4pm. The boardwalks, BBQs and picnic tables are accessible anytime.

Learning Idea: Give your kids your phone and let them take a photo to record what they see so they can retell their adventure to family members.

Tip: Pack mosquito spray and binoculars for bird-watching.

Whether you want to take a walk along the Mangrove boardwalk, or bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic tables, this respite away from technology presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on why there is even a need for a conservation centre at all.

Perhaps it could also be a good chance to talk with the kids about ideas on how your household could recycle more, or conserve more water, or help to protect animals ... really, the list goes on! Either way, raising wildlife warriors is a job to be proud of!

Get ready for fun!

Visit IKEA North Lakes or IKEA Logan for lots of fun, free activities to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. © Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2018

Visit IKEA.com.au/Northlakes or IKEA.com.au/Logan to see what’s happening at your local IKEA Store.

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W I N T E R P L AYG RO U N D S

T E R A L B A PA R K

L O W E R M O O R A PA R K

• Partially fenced, with lots of shade

• Seaside location with plenty of shade

• Climbing opportunities

• Interconnecting wooden forts

• Imagination play spaces

• Climbing nets, ladders and a climbing wall

• Basketball half-court

• Swings

• Free Council Wi-Fi

• Walking/bike paths

Location

Location

Corner of Osborne and Pullen Road in Everton Park

Just off Park Parade in Shorncliffe

Coffee Nearby

Coffee Nearby

Swing by Little Gossip Café at 103 Camelia Avenue on your way to the park – there’s off-street parking right at the door!

Café on the Park is located at 6 Park Parade, a short distance to the entrance to the playground area

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W I N T E R P L AYG RO U N D S

U N D E RW O O D PA R K

G R A N D E PA R K

• Unique Spielart adventure playground

• Fully fenced playground with some shade sails

• Forts, high climbing towers and rope bridges

• Forts and climbing nets

• Flying fox

• Slides built into the hill

• Pedal-powered monorail track

• Traffic track with street signs

• BMX track and basketball half-court

• Two tennis courts and basketball/netball court

Location

Location

Underwood Road in Priestdale

40 Grande Avenue in Springfield Lakes

Coffee Nearby

Coffee Nearby

Gathering Spot Café, located at 561 Underwood Rd, is worth stopping at on your way to the park, with off-street parking available

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EVENTS FOR TEENS

BOHO LUXE MARKETS

STREET ART WORKSHOP

28 – 30 June @ The Old Museum

2 – 4 July @ Crestmead PCYC

Browse through 100+ stalls featuring the best modern bohemian exhibitors selling unique, cool and different boho products, while enjoying free massages, vegan food, flower crown workshops, henna tattoos, and more.

Over three days, learn the history of street art and develop your skills while creating amazing street art.

Just make sure you wear comfortable clothing that can get paint on it, as this free, hands-on workshop can get messy!

THE EKKA

ROBOTRONICA

9 – 18 August @ Brisbane Showgrounds

18 August @ QUT Gardens Point Campus

Get excited as the country makes its way to the city, with wood chopping, horse jumping, and whip cracking, plus all the excitement of Sideshow Alley, show bags, carnival rides, live entertainment, and EkkaNITES.

See the latest developments in robotics and interactive design at Robotronica, a groundbreaking one-day event featuring live demonstrations, performances, and discussions about the latest technology available. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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Discover their spirit Your child’s education should not only provide them with a ranking when they graduate. It should be an education that prepares them to walk gently in an increasingly complex world. A Catholic education creates a life of purpose, kindness, honesty and compassion.

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1Hr Park Pass to Urban Xtreme for only $15pp 4/370 Nudgee Rd, Hendra QLD 4011 Phone 1300 872 269

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

Phone 07 3325 1711

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FREE HOT DOG

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Free Hot Dog Present this voucher at the IKEA North Lakes Bistro or IKEA Logan Bistro for one free hot dog.

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10% OFF TWO RACES WITH LICENCE 10% off 2 races with licence. % discount applies when purchasing 2 races with a race licence combined.

Phone 1300 GO KARTING

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Lollipops Cannon Hill Buy one get one free. Buy one child entry and get another of equal or lesser value free.

Phone 07 3395 8111

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15% OFF 15% off Riverlife Brisbane.

Receive 15% off the Riverlife school holiday program with the code BRISBANEKIDS. Kayaking, rock climbing and other adventures!

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THE BE ST HOT CHO COL ATE IN BRISBANE

Piggy Back Cafe

When the temperature drops, hot chocolate is one of our favourite ways of warming the heart and the belly. If hot chocolate isn’t your thing, fear not, because all these places have a range of treats on offer.

Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar at South Bank With toasted marshmallows and more

Storia On Queen in Brisbane City Drink it with a spoon

Oliver Brown at Westfield Garden City 100% Belgian Chocolate

Passiontree Velvet at Carindale and Indooroopilly The milk hot chocolate is highly recommended

DFO Airport Lindt Shop at Brisbane Airport Mocha options for the grown-ups

Noosa Chocolate Factory in Brisbane City The smell in here is divine

Piggy Back Cafe at Jindalee Try their Unicorn drink, with strawberry milk, whipped cream, marshmallows and sprinkles

‘The attention to detail is phenomenal…majestic and utterly delightful.’

Limelight

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CLIMBING IN BRISBANE

Crank Indoor Climbing

Whether you have an adventurous toddler, or a teen with a love of adventure, climbing activities are a great way to release some extra energy, build self-confidence and keep active by doing something fun and exciting.

CLIMBING FOR TODDLERS • E nrol your child in a local class that offers climbing activities. Some of our favourites include TumbleTastics, Toddler Sense, YMCA KinderGym, and PCYC KinderGyms.

• H ead to a park with climbing trees. We love the trees at Wellington Point Reserve, New Farm

Park, Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Arthur Davis Park, Scarborough Beach Park, Sherwood Forest Park, Underwood Park, and Yeronga Memorial Park.

• S ome well-known playgrounds that offer climbing walls include Frew Park, Brooking Park at Ripley, and Victoria Park playground (for guests of the Bistro only).

• C limbing nets are another idea for active climbing kids, with parks like Pine Rivers Park, Crockatt Park, Flagstone Adventure Park, Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, and Rocks Riverside Park all featuring spectacular nets for climbing.

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CLIMBING IN BRISBANE

CLIMBING FOR KIDS & TEENS • R iverlife operates guided rock climbing experiences at Kangaroo Point, with qualified and experienced instructors (kids must be 8 years or older to participate).

• C rank Indoor Climbing at MacGregor offers climbing programs specifically designed for children, as well as youth climbing. Youth climbing is designed for children over 12 years old, teaching kids the fundamentals of top-roping, bouldering, and parkour skills.

• M any indoor entertainment venues offer rock climbing walls, including Skyzone, Urban Xtreme, Bay Play Cleveland, Revolution Sports Park, and Bounce.

Riverlife Adventures

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING F O R FA M I L I E S Mountain climbing is a wonderful, family-friendly activity, and Brisbane is lucky enough to be surrounded by many mountain climbing trails.

Just make sure you read the reviews online first, take safety precautions, pack some water, and check the National Parks website to ensure the trails are open. Some of our favourites include:

Arthur Davis Park

• Mt Coolum, Coolum • Mt Coot-tha Summit Track, Mt Coot-tha • Mt Tempest, Moreton Island (it’s a sand dune!)

• Table Top Mountain, Toowoomba • M ount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains (a challenge, but it can be done!)

Lord Mayor’s Children’s Concerts Creating more to see and do with free school holiday activities.

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SUNSHINE COAST IN WINTER

12 THINGS TO DO ON THE SUNSHINE COAST 1.

Go fishing on the Maroochy River. Either hire a boat or fish off the bank.

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Walk through the sculpture garden at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens.

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Visit the Big Pineapple, which includes Wildlife HQ and the newly opened TreeTop Challenge.

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Take a factory tour and tractor ride at Maleny Dairies.

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Visit the Queensland Air Museum.

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Have a picnic at Point Cartwright.

10. For those with older kids, climb up Mt Ngungun, or, for younger kids, Mt Coolum.

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o to the Eumundi Markets — on every G Wednesday and Saturday and featuring hundreds of stalls showcasing local artisans and producers.

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Go gem fossicking at Opals Down Under. While you are there, you could also visit Aussie World which is right next door.

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Take a bushwalk through the Noosa National Park.

Opals Down Under

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Maroochy Gardens

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11. B ook some lanes at the Broken Arrow indoor archery range at Nambour.

12. H ead up to Happy Valley at Caloundra, grab a coffee and watch the kids play in the massive seaside playground. Finish off with a walk along the coastal boardwalk and some fish and chips before you head home.

Happy Valley Playground

Maleny Dairies Tractor Ride

GOLD COAST IN WINTER

12 THINGS TO DO ON THE GOLD COAST 1.

eed the lorikeets at Currumbin F Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Explore the Carrara Markets — on every Sat and Sun with over 500 stalls.

Head to a coastal vantage point such as Burleigh Headland and spot the migrating humpback whales.

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Drive down to Mount Tamborine and enjoy the 1.5km Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk or another rainforest walk.

ake a walk to Twin Falls, or any other T rainforest walk within the Springbrook National Park.

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Visit the Gold Coast Butterfly House — open Thurs, Sat and Sun (bookings required).

isit the first hologram arcade in the world at V Holoverse. It’s like a virtual reality playground that will be enjoyed by the entire family.

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Head to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium and Impossible LaseRace. It’s totally creepy, and filled with awesome illusions.

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Head to Robina for some indoor putt putt at Lilliput Mini Golf, or outdoor putt putt at King Tutt’s at Surfers Paradise or Putt Putt Mermaid Beach.

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctury

10. It is the perfect time of the year to drive 1 hour 30 minutes south to Tropical Fruit World and discover over 500 varieties of exotic fruit.

11. V isit one of the Gold Coast’s best playgrounds.

Our favourite is Broadwater Parklands.

12. B ask in cat heaven at the Crazy Cat Cafe in Surfers Paradise.

Tropical Fruit World

Twin Falls, Springbrook

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The Queensland Museum Discovery Centre

THE QUEENSLAND MUSEUM D I S C OV E RY C E N T R E The Queensland Museum Discovery Centre is laid out like a small but intriguing maze of towering glass cabinets; each one housing another family or species or collection for visitors to view. Located on the 4th floor of the Queensland Museum, it sits alongside the popular Wild State Gallery. If your child has burning questions about nature, then this is the place to go!

The new Discovery Centre is also now home to a few permanent live residents for guests to marvel at and interact with. These include: • Giant arachnids (aka spiders) • Green tree pythons • Leaf-tail geckos • Huge stick insects

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T H E D I S C OV E RY C E N T R E Discovery Centre fun facts • T here are over 1,300 objects in cases, including 427 insect species.

• There are over 600 objects in drawers.

ANZAC Legacy Gallery

A place of reflection, with an exhibition that shows how the First World War shaped Queensland and still does today.

• O ne of the smallest objects in the Discovery Centre collection is a parasitic wasp Scelio orientalis, which is no bigger than the tip of a lead pencil.

SparkLab, Sciencentre

• S ome of the largest objects in the Discovery Centre collection are the turtle shells, which measure up to 220cm in circumference, and the taipan on display that is 230cm in length.

Wild State

Permanent exhibitions at the Queensland Museum Entry to the Queensland Museum is free.

SparkLab at the Sciencentre is a fee for entry exhibition, and some temporary exhibitions will have an entry fee associated.

Explore the wonderful world of science, with over 40 interactive exhibits in addition to the live experiments at the Science Bar (admission cost from $10).

Wild State is a celebration of Queensland biodiversity with displays of all our most iconic Queensland animals and those who are lesser known. Divided into five incredible Queensland environments, the kids will love the opportunity to walk through the wetlands and the stunning Eucalypt forests.

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Discover life-sized dinosaurs and familiarise yourself with the size of the teeth and eggs!

Participate in the interactive energy activities that help to educate kids on energy and sustainable living.

Lost Creatures

Enter the world of prehistoric Queensland and all the dinosaurs, marine reptiles and megafauna that existed millions of years ago. You may be surprised by how many dinosaurs your kids can name!

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UPCOMING SHOWS

MADAGASCAR — A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR.

8 June – 13 July @ Brisbane Arts Theatre Get ready for a crackalackin’ night out for the whole family, in a not-to-be-missed, side-splitting adventure of Madagascan proportions, based on the much loved Dreamworks movie and starring Alex the Lion, Marty, Melman and Gloria.

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DISNEY ON ICE CELEBR ATE S MICKE Y AND FRIENDS

28 June – 1 July @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre Join your favourite Disney characters, including those from Moana, Inside Out, Toy Story and more, as they stop off in Brisbane to bring you Disney on Ice’s new production, Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends, to celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse.

T H E FA I RY D O L L

12 July – 11 August @ QPAC

13 & 14 July @ Brisbane Powerhouse

Rock out at the musical based on the hit film School of Rock, that follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious school and manages to achieve something amazing!

Perfect as a first trip to the ballet and for avid ballet fans alike, Brisbane City Youth Ballet presents an enchanting one act ballet that tells the story of Sarah, who, one day while wandering through the woods, discovers a magic fairy ring.

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UPCOMING SHOWS

P L AY S C H O O L L I V E IN CONCERT: HUMPTY’S SHOWTIME

28 June – 7 July @ various Brisbane locations Be entertained by your favourite television show as it is brought to life on stage with all your favourite Play School songs and friends, including Big Ted, Humpty, Little Ted and Jemima, along with presenters Matt Backer and Alex Papps.

SLINGSBY’S THE YOUNG KING

23 – 27 July @ QPAC Get lost in the beautiful and tender language that Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde is known for, in this story of a young prince stolen from his parents as a baby and raised in the forest by a kind goatherd who must one day become king.

POSSUM MAGIC

10 & 11 July @ Brisbane Powerhouse Be mesmerised as this classic Mem Fox book is brought to life in a magical, unforgettable new production that follows Hush and Grandma Poss on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush visible again.

STORM BOY

29 July – 17 August @ QPAC Enjoy a landmark new production of Colin Thiele’s cherished yet bittersweet coming-of-age story that will touch the hearts of young and old with its masterful puppetry and boundless imagination in the classic story about a boy and a pelican. www.brisbanekids.com.au

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WINTER MOVIES

TOY STO RY 4

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2

Release Date: 20 June

Release Date: 20 June

Buzz and Woody are back for an all new adventure!

Toy Story 4 sees Woody going on an unexpected road trip with Bonnie’s old and new friends, including her new favourite toy, Forkie, who will show Woody just how big the world really is.

The highly anticipated, hilarious sequel to The Secret Life of Pets. — everyone’s favourite pets return in The Secret Life of Pets 2! This follow-up movie explores the emotional lives of pets, the bond between them and their families, and shows the world what pets do when their owners aren’t home.

SPIDER-MAN: FA R F RO M H O M E

THE LION KING

Release Date: 1 July

Release Date: 17 July

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. The only problem is that Peter Parker decided to join his friends on a European vacation and didn’t take his suit!

Everyone will be feeling the love as the beloved Disney movie The Lion King comes back to the big screen in an amazing new live-action format, thanks to pioneering filmmaking techniques and the voices of an all-star cast including Beyoncé and James Earl Jones.

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LONG RUNNING EVENTS

Powerkids: Little Artists at Play Every Tuesday (excluding school holidays) @ Brisbane Powerhouse Bring your little Brisbane Kids along to an interactive space where, surrounded by props and creative play stations, kids are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild.

Sensory Movie Day One Sunday per month @ various Event Cinemas Designed just for kids with sensory needs, Sensory Movie Day enables everyone to enjoy the biggest hit movies, with the lights dimmed, the volume adjusted and no judgement.

NASA – A Human Adventure

Kids Collective

15 March – 9 October @ Queensland Museum

Every Thursday @ South Bank Parklands

Brace yourself for take-off and discover the exciting history of rocket science and space flight, and learn about some of the most extraordinary accomplishments in space technology.

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

Brisbane Astronomical Society Public Viewing Night One Saturday per month @ Mt Coot-tha Check out the spectacular mountain ranges and craters of the moon, star clusters, planets and other objects through the Brisbane Astronomical Society’s telescopes.

Ben Quilty: Family Portrait 15 June – 20 October @ GOMA Draw a portrait by following an instructional video, play with colour and distortion to create a digital self-portrait, and experience Ben’s work through painting replicas that you can touch.

Drawing Machines 27 May – 15 September @ Ipswich Art Gallery Play and experiment with drawing machines, including swinging pendulums and spinning discs, that will not only take your drawing to the next level, but also provide lots of fun.

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WHAT’S ON IN JUNE

Lifeline Bookfest

Skating At Festival

15 – 23 June @ BCEC

21 June – 14 July @ King George Square

Grab a bargain at the Lifeline Bookfest, where you will find 4km of tables with millions of books, magazines, records, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, board games and much more.

Get lost in a winter wonderland as the Skating At Festival takes over King George Square with an open-air ice-skating rink, an ice slide, gourmet food trucks and fun winter activities.

Chelmer Station Community Kindergarten Lantern Parade 21 June @ Faulkner Park Inspired by a German winter tradition, see lanterns big and small parade through the park after everyone has eaten delicious German food and danced to live music.

Bush Kindy 25 & 26 June @ Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre Make memories with your little Brisbane Kids as they take part in nature play, art ’n’ craft, bushwalks, story time, and other nature-based sensory play activities.

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Winter Solstice Festival 22 June @ Northey Street City Farm Dance the night away and embrace winter with a solstice ceremony, bonfire, live music and educational workshops, and activities for adults, teens and kids.

Redcliffe Show

A Night at the Museum

28 – 30 June @ Redcliffe Showgrounds

28 June @ Queensland Museum

Take the family along to the Redcliffe Show and enjoy all the traditional fun, including animals, rides, sideshow alley, and wood chopping, along with fireworks, V8s and freestyle motorbikes.

Explore the museum after dark and have fun astronaut style with hands-on activities, demonstrations, pop-up shows, live music, amazing objects and more.

WHAT’S ON IN JUNE

Mary Poppins Festival 29 June – 6 July @ Maryborough Honour the art of storytelling through a range of supercalifragilistically fun events with a Mary Poppins twist, including the Festival’s signature event, A Day in The Park, full of Mary Poppins magic.

Scenic Rim Eat Local Week 29 June – 7 July @ various venues Embrace the food, farmers and natural beauty of the Scenic Rim through a program of farm gate events and culinary experiences including The Winter Harvest Festival.

Day Out With Thomas 29 June – 14 July @ The Workshops Rail Museum Meet everybody’s favourite engine, Thomas, as well as The Fat Controller and all their friends, at a Thomas-inspired, hands-on exhibition, featuring a Thomas play pit, craft activities, mini railway, & lots more.

Snow4Kids Festival

Gigs and Picnics

29 June – 14 July @ South Bank

29 June @ City Botanic Gardens

Build a snowman, enjoy snow play on a snow mountain, go tobogganing, and throw snowballs at targets at this snow experience for kids in Brisbane.

Grab a blanket and bring the family to enjoy an afternoon with food trucks and live music against the beautiful backdrop of the Botanic Gardens.

Happy Birthday to The Very Hungry Caterpillar 29 June @ Logan North Library Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a special reading of the book and some creative caterpillar craft.

Animal Expo 2019 30 June @ Old Petrie Town Get up close and personal with creatures great and small, connect with wildlife and rescue groups, and learn all about animals, with presentations and interactive displays.

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A Day Out With Thomas Sensory Friendly Session 3 July @ The Workshops Rail Museum Get exclusive access to the Museum, with AV displays, sounds turned down, and a special ‘quiet’ performance by The Fat Controller on this day especially for kids with sensory processing difficulties.

Kids Collective 4 – 6 & 11 – 13 July @ Roma Street Parkland Take part in a range of exciting kids’ workshops that are free to attend, including sports, theatre, art and craft, science, music, storytelling, and more, from 9am to 1pm during the July school holidays.

Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 5 – 7 July @ Stanthorpe Enjoy three chilly days of winter celebrations, with a magical program of awesome familyfriendly entertainment, including bonfires, ice skating, snowman building, snow globes, and more.

Le Festival 5 – 7 July @ South Bank Immerse yourself in French culture, with delicious French food, wine and champagne, French market stalls, kids’ activities, live entertainment, fashion, and meet the festival mascot, Maurice.

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Open Cockpit Weekend

Teneriffe Festival

6 & 7 July @ QLD Air Museum

6 July @ Teneriffe

Sit in the cockpits of selected aircraft, including the iconic F-111 and Mirage Jet, at the Queensland Air Museum, plus check out the aircraft on display and enjoy the kids’ entertainment.

Join in the fun of the 10th annual Teneriffe Festival, and enjoy musical performances, amazing food, street acts, market stalls and displays, as well as a zone just for kids.

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QUT Winter Holiday Family Day 6 July @ The Cube Drop-in to The Cube for a free robotics display to test your Dash robot driving skills, or try out your programming skills on The Cube’s Code-A-Bot, as part of their Winter Holiday Program.

W H AT ’ S O N I N J U LY

Quandamooka Festival Buangan Biyigi (Dolphin Day)

Bonfire Night 6 July @ Sandstone Point Hotel

6 July @ Amity Point

Watch as the skies light up with pyrotechnic shows, plus Brisbane’s biggest bonfire, kids’ rides, food trucks, flame shows, live music, fireworks, a s’mores bar, and lots more winter fun.

Bribie Island OPA Greek Festival 7 July @ Bribie Island Retreat and Recreational Centre Celebrate everything Greek at a fun-filled family day, including Greek food stalls, cooking demonstrations, traditional dancing, live entertainment, kids’ rides, a kids’ zone, and more.

Create a Buzzy Bee Bowl 9 July @ Bulimba Library Learn about the importance of bees and other pollinators in the garden and how you can attract them to your backyard, before making a bee-attracting flower bowl planter to take home and put to use.

Learn about the ocean and the land wildlife of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) at a family fun day, including traditional songs and stories, dance, kids’ activities, and environmental talks.

Young Historians Festival 7 July @ Newstead House Head along to Newstead House and experience life from times gone by, with heritage games, craft activities, musical performances, pop-up theatre, and circus acts.

Musgrave Park Family Fun Day 12 July @ Musgrave Park Be part of Australia’s biggest and best NAIDOC celebration and enjoy free kids’ rides, traditional and contemporary dance, the community elders’ tent, live entertainment, indigenous village, food, & more.

The Abbey Medieval Festival Tournament Weekend 13 & 14 July @ The Abbey Museum Step back in time at Australia’s biggest medieval festival and have fun in Abbeystowe, where you will find jousting battles, archery, medieval music, street performers, medieval markets, and much more.

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RACQ MotorFest

Jumpers and Jazz in July

14 July @ Eagle Farm Racecourse

18 – 28 July @ Warwick

Experience the fun, atmosphere and excitement of over 400 prestige, vintage and unique cars on display, alongside roving entertainment, market stalls, kids’ rides, and food stalls.

Regional Flavours 20 & 21 July @ South Bank Experience Queensland’s premier free food and wine festival, with entertainment from celebrity chefs and industry experts, delicious food, beer and wine, live music, kids’ activities, and more.

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Embrace winter, and enjoy this ten day music and art festival that is known for the transformation of the CBD streets into a living gallery with more than 100 handmade “tree jumpers”.

James and The Giant Peach Weekends from 20 July @ Brisbane Arts Theatre

Night Noodle Markets 24 July – 4 August @ South Bank

See the classic Roald Dahl book James and The Giant Peach brought to life in a tale for young and old that is a great introduction to theatre for Brisbane Kids.

Treat your senses to the amazing smells, colour and sounds of the Night Noodle Markets, with lanterns, live entertainment, dragon dancing, and lots of delicious food stalls to choose from.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Races

Fandom Zone — Stranger Things

27 July @ Eagle Farm Racecourse

27 July @ Logan North Library

Dress up your teddy bear and head along to the races, where there will be colourful picnic blankets, games, furry friends, rides, and entertainment for big and little Brisbane Kids.

Mix with other tweens who are into Stranger Things and take part in Stranger Things themed craft, trivia, and other activities that are suitable for Stranger Things fans aged 10 years & over.

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Guided Walk in Karawatha Forest

Meet Wildlife Neighbours 27 July @ Downfall Creek Bushland Centre

27 July @ Karawatha Forest Park

Meet some live native animals usually found in the wetlands, bush, and even backyards, before learning about snakes, frogs, birds, lizards, and more with a wildlife expert.

Learn about the local flora and fauna on a guided walk along one of the many tracks within Karawatha Forest. After the walk, visitors can enjoy the parkland and the Discovery Centre.

Beatrix Potter Storytime

Red Hill Fair

Einbunpin Festival

27 July @ Banyo Library

27 July @ Woolcock Park

28 July @ Einbunpin Lagoon Park

Enjoy a special storytime session that includes stories, games and lots of fun to celebrate Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters, in particular Peter Rabbit.

Attend the iconic Red Hill Fair at a fun-filled day, with rides, great entertainment, petting zoo, trash and treasure, raffles, coffee, burgers, a bar, and heaps of great stalls.

Celebrate the village atmosphere, the environment, and the diverse talents and culture, with games and kids’ activities, live entertainment, market stalls, food, and the Einbunpin!

Sensory Movie Day

Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus

28 July @ various Event and BCC Cinemas See The Secret Life of Pets 2 in a non-judgmental movie session, where everyone can feel comfortable, lights are left on dim, volume is adjusted slightly, and kids are free to roam.

29 July @ Ipswich Civic Centre Watch as the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling, and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist.

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WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST

Children’s Storytime in the Park 2 August @ Frew Park Experience the magic of storytime with an interactive storytime session in Frew Park at the Pop-up Library, including stories, songs and craft activities for young children.

Harry Potter Family Trivia Night 2 August @ Brisbane Square Library Test your Harry Potter knowledge against other members of your family at the ultimate Harry Potter trivia night that will include trivia and games themed around the Harry Potter books and movies.

3 August @ Caboolture Historical Village

Enjoy a day of family fun at Strawberry Fields, where you can visit for a day of strawberry picking and enjoy some of the extra activities being planned especially for this day.

Loose Ends

Ekka

3 August @ Redland Performing Arts Centre

9 – 18 August @ Brisbane Showgrounds

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Bring the family along to this year’s Pine Rivers Show for a jam-packed, fun-filled day of wonderful entertainment, attractions, competitions, fairground rides and, of course, showbags.

3 August @ Strawberry Fields

Go fossicking for gems, see live demonstrations and amazing gemstones, and maybe even walk away with some treasure at this annual event hosted by The Caboolture Gem Club.

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2 – 4 August @ Pine Rivers Showgrounds

Strawberry Fields Family Fun Day

Gem Fest

Step into a magical world of wonders and wacky contraptions in this quirky tale of friendship with a touch of Mr Bean; perfect for kids aged 5 – 12 years and their families.

Pine Rivers Show

Get excited as the country makes its way to the city, with wood chopping, horse jumping and whip cracking, plus all the excitement of Sideshow Alley, carnival rides, live entertainment, and EkkaNITES.

WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST

Caboolture Family Fun Day

Grand Avenue S. S. Ekka Fun Day

12 August @ Centenary Lakes Park

14 August @ Grand Avenue State School

Head to Centenary Lakes Park to enjoy rides, stage shows, activities, show bags, market stalls, food, and a kids’ zone full of free fun, including workshops, arts and crafts, face painting, and more.

Bring the family for a fantastic day out on the Ekka public holiday, with heaps of awesome funfair rides for all ages, food options, market stalls, drinks, sweets, games, fireworks, and much more.

Brisbane Science Festival

Behind the Scenes Tour

Robotronica

17 & 18 August @ South Bank Piazza

17 August @ Queensland Museum

18 August @ QUT Gardens Point Campus

Celebrate Science Week with a weekend of interactive science, including smoke cannons, liquid nitrogen, flame tests, explosions, interactive activities, and special guests.

Take a guided tour behind the scenes for a unique chance to see the priceless collections up close and learn more about how the Museum stores and looks after precious objects and specimens.

Japanese Cultural Day 18 August @ Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Celebrate Japan Week with traditional Japanese music, a tea ceremony, calligraphy, ikebana, kimono dressing, and taiko drumming in the beautiful Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha.

See the latest developments in robotics and interactive design at Robotronica, a groundbreaking one-day event featuring live demonstrations, performances and discussions.

The Strawberry Festival 24 August @ Sandstone Point Hotel Feast on strawberries at the annual Strawberry Festival, featuring live entertainment on stage, rides, live music, kids’ activities, and lots of delicious strawberry-inspired foods and drinks!

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PLAN AHEAD EVENTS

RedFest 6 – 8 September @ Redland Showgrounds Experience Redland City’s premier event, with world-class entertainers, rides, spectacular fireworks, a strawberry eating competition, and an illuminating lantern parade.

Guide Dogs Open Day 7 September @ Guide Dogs Queensland Overdose on cuteness as you meet the gorgeous guide dogs, see them in action, and learn all about the important work they do at the Guide Dogs Open Day.

Green Heart Fair 8 September @ Carindale Recreation Reserve Have fun at Brisbane biggest and greenest sustainability fair where there will be sustainability displays, entertainment, activities and markets, plus the Brisbane Billycart Championships.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 20 – 29 September @ Toowoomba Take a drive to the Garden City and enjoy an awesome program of family-friendly entertainment, with amazing parades, day festivals, live entertainment, kids activities, a night garden, &more.

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Brisbane Festival 8 – 28 September @ various venues Enjoy a jam-packed Brisbane Festival program featuring lots of exciting and engaging shows and events for Brisbane Kids and their families – some are free and others require tickets.

Nundah Village Street Festival 8 September @ Nundah Village Head along to this annual community festival that boasts live bands and street performers, competitions, street stalls, the famous town crier, & much more.

Sunsuper Riverfire 28 September @ South Bank 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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