255 free things to do with kids in Brisbane

✨ Vienna Woods State School Christmas lights, Alexandra Hills

Alexandra Hills · 6pm to 9pm; in 2025 lit 30 Nov to 3 Jan, viewed from the street · Free

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Annerley Library

Annerley

Annerley · Mon 21 Dec 10:30am craft, stories and games · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎭 Red Rocket 3 kids' band at Annerley Library

Annerley · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 10:30am to 11:15am · Free

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Arana Hills Library

Arana Hills

Arana Hills · Thu 17 Dec 3pm to 4pm; Tue 22 Dec 3pm to 4pm · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 240m to coffee

🛝 The Hills District All Abilities Playground

Arana Hills · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsFencedParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 410m to coffee

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at Arana Hills Library

Arana Hills · Thu 7 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free, bookings required

Free☕ 240m to coffee

Ascot

🛝 Ascot Park fenced playground

Ascot · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsFencedBBQPicnic areaWater play☕ 200m to coffee

Ashgrove

🎨 Bug investigation with Brian the Worm Man at Ashgrove Library

Ashgrove · Mon 18 Jan 2027, 11:30am to 12:30pm · Free

🕯️ Carols by Candlelight at Dorrington Park, Ashgrove

Ashgrove · Sat 12 Dec, 4pm to 8pm · Free

Free☕ 150m to coffee

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Ashgrove Library

Ashgrove · Wed 23 Dec 2pm craft, stories and games · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Fact Finders: Dinosaurs at Ashgrove Library

Ashgrove · Thu 17 Dec 2026, 11am to 12pm · Free

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at Ashgrove Library

Ashgrove · Wed 30 Dec and Thu 21 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free

🎨 Kindy Science: dry ice bubbles and states of matter at Ashgrove Library

Ashgrove · Mon 14 Dec 2026, 2pm to 3pm · Free

🎪 Summer Reading launch party at Ashgrove Library

Ashgrove · Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9:30am to 12pm · Free

🕯️ Christmas Carols and Markets at Aspley Hornets

Aspley

Aspley · Sat 5 Dec, from 5pm · Free entry; rides and food extra

🕯️ Banyo Community Christmas Carols with Bands in Parks

Banyo

Banyo · Sat 5 Dec, 5pm to 6pm · Free, no bookings

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Banyo Library

Banyo · Wed 23 Dec 10:30am craft, stories and games · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Kindy Science: patterns, shapes and Tangrams at Banyo Library

Banyo · Wed 20 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🛝 Joseph Brady Park, Barellan Point

Barellan Point

Barellan Point · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingPicnic area

Beachmere

🛝 Clayton Park, Beachmere

Beachmere · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 130m to coffee

Beenleigh

🎁 Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets

Beenleigh · Fri 20 Nov, 5pm to 9pm · Free entry

🎪 Christmas at the Village, Beenleigh Historical Village

Beenleigh · Fri 4 Dec, 5pm to 9pm · Free entry

🛝 Logan River Parklands Liberty swing playground, Beenleigh

Beenleigh · Gates 6am to 7pm August to April, 6am to 6pm May to July · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaSwings☕ 710m to coffee

Bellbowrie

🛝 Booker Place Park water play and skate park

Bellbowrie · Open all day · Free

FreeWater playSkate park☕ 450m to coffee

Berrinba

🛝 Berrinba Wetlands playground and walks

Berrinba · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsBBQPicnic areaBasketball court☕ 980m to coffee

Birkdale

👶 Kind Hearts Playgroup, Birkdale

Birkdale · Thursdays 9:30 to 11am · Free

FreeSandpit☕ 940m to coffee

Bongaree

🎪 Beach Beats: Australia Day at Brennan Park, Bribie Island

Bongaree · Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day), afternoon · Free

🛝 Brennan Park foreshore playground, Bribie Island

Bongaree · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 150m to coffee

🎡 Bribie Island Seaside Museum

Bongaree · Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm (closed public holidays) · Free

FreeToiletsParkingChange table☕ 140m to coffee

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Bribie Island Library

Bongaree · Tue 15 Dec 10am to 11am; Fri 18 Dec 2pm to 3pm; Tue 22 Dec 10am to 11am · Free, no bookings

🎨 Storybook Chefs holiday cooking workshop at Bribie Island Library

Bongaree · Mon 18 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free, bookings required

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at Bribie Island Library

Bongaree · Wed 13 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free, bookings required

🎪 Boonah Christmas Street Festival

Boonah

Boonah · Thu 17 Dec, 5pm to 9pm · Free entry

🧩 12 Days of Christmas nature fun at Boondall Wetlands

Boondall

Boondall · Thu 10 Dec Bush Kindy; Wed 16 Dec family nature art; Fri 18 Dec 10am Christmas games; Tue 22 Dec family bird safari · Free; bookings required (Eventbrite or Bazil Grumble)

🎡 Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre

Boondall · Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 12pm, closed Monday · Free

FreeToiletsPicnic area☕ 1.5km to coffee

Bracken Ridge

🎪 Community Train Day with steam train rides at McPherson Park

Bracken Ridge · Sun 22 Nov 2026, band 10am to 11am, train day runs around it · Free

🎨 Free kids' Christmas craft at Bracken Ridge Library

Bracken Ridge · Tue 15 Dec 2pm Christmas craft · Free, no bookings

🎭 Red Rocket 3 kids' band at Bracken Ridge Library

Bracken Ridge · Thu 17 Dec 2026, 10:30am to 11:15am · Free

🎨 Rugged Robot reef rescue coding play at Bracken Ridge Library

Bracken Ridge · Thu 7 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🛝 Sutton Park bike learning track and playground, Brassall

Brassall

Brassall · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingPicnic areaBasketball courtSkate park☕ 1.8km to coffee

Bray Park

🛝 John Bray Park nature playground and water play, Bray Park

Bray Park · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingBBQWater play☕ 1.2km to coffee

Brisbane City

🎨 Christmas school holiday fun at Brisbane Square Library

Brisbane City · Wed 16 Dec 11am Santa's Castle movie; Mon 21 Dec 2pm Christmas card cartooning · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at Brisbane Square Library

Brisbane City · Sat 19 Dec 2pm to 3pm; Fri 8 Jan 11:30am to 12:30pm (2026/27) · Free

✨ King George Square Christmas Tree lights, Brisbane City

Brisbane City · Lit every night; in 2025 from the lighting on 28 Nov to 5 Jan. 2026 dates not yet announced · Free

🎡 Roma Street Parkland

Brisbane City · Open 24 hours; Spectacle Garden and Rainforest Walk dawn to dusk · Free

FreeCoffee nearbyBBQPicnic area☕ 110m to coffee

🧩 Summer school holidays at Museum of Brisbane

Brisbane City · Daily 12 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027, 10am to 5pm, drop in · Free entry; activities free or low cost

🎭 Tui 'n' Friends Pacific music show at Brisbane Square Library

Brisbane City · Tue 12 Jan 2027, 10am to 10:45am · Free

🎪 Brookfield Bush Christmas

Brookfield

Brookfield · Fri 11 Dec, 4pm to 10pm · Free, with free kids' rides and activities

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Bulimba Library

Bulimba

Bulimba · Tue 15 Dec 2pm craft, stories and games · Free, bookings required, phone the library

Free☕ 130m to coffee

🎪 Hocus Pocus kids Halloween festival in Bulimba (rescheduled)

Bulimba · Sun 22 Nov 2026, 3pm to 8pm · Free

🎭 Red Rocket 3 kids' band at Bulimba Library

Bulimba · Wed 16 Dec 2026, 2:30pm to 3:45pm · Free

Free☕ 130m to coffee

Burpengary

🛝 CREEC all-abilities playground, Burpengary

Burpengary · Grounds daily during daylight hours. Centre Tue to Sat 9am to 3pm; cafe Wed, Fri to Sun 9am to 12pm · Free

FreeToiletsParkingCoffee nearbyBBQPicnic area☕ 1.1km to coffee

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Burpengary Library

Burpengary · Thu 17 Dec 2pm to 4pm · Free, no bookings

🎭 Proudfoot & Friends musical storytime at Burpengary Library

Burpengary · Thu 7 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free, bookings required

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at Burpengary Library

Burpengary · Thu 21 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free, bookings required

🕯️ Caboolture Christmas Carols

Caboolture

Caboolture · Sun 6 Dec, 4pm to 8pm · Free

Free☕ 1.2km to coffee

👶 Caboolture Kids Playgroup

Caboolture · Wednesdays 9 to 10am, school terms · Free

FreeParking☕ 190m to coffee

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Caboolture Library

Caboolture · Mon 21 Dec 3:30pm to 4:30pm · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 200m to coffee

🎭 Proudfoot & Friends musical storytime at Caboolture Library

Caboolture · Mon 11 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free, bookings required

Free☕ 200m to coffee

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at Caboolture Library

Caboolture · Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free, bookings required

Free☕ 200m to coffee

Camp Hill

🛝 Whites Hill Reserve fenced playground and ninja course

Camp Hill · Open all day · Free

FreeFencedParkingBBQPicnic areaOval☕ 110m to coffee

Capalaba

🕯️ Carols in the Bush, Capalaba

Capalaba · Sun 13 Dec, 5pm to 7pm, carols from 6pm · Free

Free☕ 380m to coffee

👶 Magic Mondays Playgroup, Capalaba

Capalaba · Mondays 9:30 to 11:30am · Free

Free☕ 140m to coffee

⭐ Story time with Mrs Claus, Capalaba Library

Capalaba · Thu 17 Dec, 9:30am to 10am · Free, no bookings

🎨 Christmas school holiday fun at Carindale Library

Carindale

Carindale · Thu 17 Dec 1pm Christmas craft; Tue 22 Dec 2:30pm magic show · Free, some sessions need bookings

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at Carindale Library

Carindale · Fri 8 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🎨 Kindy Science: towers and bridges STEM challenge at Carindale Library

Carindale · Tue 12 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free

🎨 Mr Paramedic: kids save lives at Carindale Library

Carindale · Tue 19 Jan 2027, 3pm to 3:45pm · Free

🎨 Christmas school holiday fun at Chermside Library

Chermside

Chermside · Fri 18 Dec 11am Christmas craft; Mon 21 Dec 11am Intelino Christmas train; Wed 23 Dec 2:30pm magic show · Free, some sessions need bookings

🎨 Mr Paramedic: kids save lives at Chermside Library

Chermside · Tue 19 Jan 2027, 1pm to 1:45pm · Free

🎨 Story Explorers: Dragon Dreaming at Chermside Library

Chermside · Wed 13 Jan 2027, 1pm to 2pm · Free

🧩 12 Days of Christmas nature fun at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre

Chermside West

Chermside West · Tue 8 Dec Bush Kindy; Tue 15 Dec bush fairy doors; Wed 16 Dec bug detectives; Fri 18 Dec 1:30pm Christmas games · Free; most sessions need Eventbrite bookings

🎡 Downfall Creek Bushland Centre

Chermside West · Centre Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQBasketball court

Churchill

🛝 Lobley Park aeroplane playground, Churchill

Churchill · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingPicnic area☕ 800m to coffee

Cleveland

🎁 Cleveland Markets Christmas Market

Cleveland · Sun 13 Dec, 7am to 1pm · Free entry

Free☕ 680m to coffee

🛝 Cleveland Point Recreation Reserve playground and lighthouse

Cleveland · Open all day · Free

FreeShadeCoffee nearbyPicnic area☕ 80m to coffee

🎨 Kids' Christmas craft at Cleveland Library

Cleveland · Tue 15 Dec 10:30am cup elves; Tue 22 Dec 10:30am Christmas bon bons and 2pm beaded wreaths · Free, bookings required (open 9am Sat 28 Nov)

🛝 Raby Bay Foreshore Park, Cleveland

Cleveland · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingCoffee nearbyBBQPicnic area☕ 680m to coffee

✨ Redlands Coast Christmas light displays

Cleveland · Nightly 27 Nov until the New Year, 5:30pm to 10pm · Free

Free☕ 680m to coffee

✨ Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Cleveland · Fri 27 and Sat 28 Nov, 4:30pm to 8:30pm (tree lit 6:30pm, movie 7:15pm) · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 680m to coffee

Clontarf

🛝 Pelican Park fenced playground, Clontarf

Clontarf · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsFencedParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 260m to coffee

🕯️ Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols

Clontarf · Sun 13 Dec, 4pm to 8pm, fireworks finale · Free

Free☕ 930m to coffee

Coochiemudlo Island

🎅 Free Santa photos on Coochiemudlo Island

Coochiemudlo Island · Wed 16 Dec, 10am to 12pm · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 910m to coffee

Coorparoo

⭐ Fast, fun and funky Christmas games, Majestic Park Coorparoo

Coorparoo · Mon 14 Dec, 10am to 12pm · Free, bookings essential

Free☕ 400m to coffee

Corinda

🎨 Fact Finders: Dinosaurs at Corinda Library

Corinda · Wed 16 Dec 2026, 11am to 12pm · Free

🎨 Sensory friendly junior STEAM at Corinda Library

Corinda · Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free

⭐ Mini Beast Explorers bug hunt at Cornubia Forest Park

Cornubia

Cornubia · Sat 28 Nov 2026, 8:30am to 9:30am · Free, register on Eventbrite

🎡 Daisy Hill Koala Centre

Daisy Hill

Daisy Hill · Daily 10am to 4pm, ranger koala talks 11am and 2pm · Free

FreeToiletsParking☕ 270m to coffee

Deagon

✨ Sandgate Uniting Church Christmas lights, Deagon

Deagon · 6pm to 10pm nightly; in 2025 lit 6 Dec to 1 Jan, with open nights 13 to 21 Dec from 6pm · Free

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Deception Bay Library

Deception Bay

Deception Bay · Thu 17 Dec 2pm to 3pm · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 50m to coffee

Dunwich

🎅 Straddie family fun day and free Santa photos, Dunwich

Dunwich · Fri 18 Dec, 10am to 12pm · Free, no bookings

🛝 Archerfield Wetlands District Park super slide playground

Durack

Durack · Open all day · Free

FreeBasketball courtSlides

East Brisbane

🎭 Bands in Parks: Lions, Tigers and Bears at Mowbray Park

East Brisbane · Sun 15 Nov 2026, 11am to 12pm · Free

🛝 Mowbray Park boat playground

East Brisbane · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 150m to coffee

Eatons Hill

🎡 Kumbartcho Sanctuary

Eatons Hill · Centre Tuesday to Friday 9am to 2pm; grounds daily in daylight · Free

FreeNature play

Everton Hills

🕯️ Prince of Peace Community Christmas Carols, Everton Hills

Everton Hills · Fri 27 Nov, 5pm to 8pm · Free; food trucks on site

🛝 Teralba Park ninja course

Everton Park

Everton Park · Open all day · Free

FreeClimbingFor older kids☕ 1.1km to coffee

Ferny Grove

🛝 Ferny Grove Aqua Park

Ferny Grove · Open all day · Free

FreeShadePicnic areaWater play☕ 1.1km to coffee

Fitzgibbon

🎉 Free outdoor movie: The Magic Faraway Tree at Bill Brown Sports Reserve

Fitzgibbon · Fri 11 Dec 2026, from 5pm, movie starts after sundown · Free

Free☕ 1.3km to coffee

Flagstone

🛝 Flagstone Water Play Park

Flagstone · Open daily · Free

FreeWater playSlidesClimbing☕ 630m to coffee

Flinders View

👶 Community Bush Kindy, Flinders View

Flinders View · Fridays 9 to 10am (fortnightly, check the dates) · Free

FreeNature play☕ 1.3km to coffee

Forest Lake

⭐ Fast, fun and funky Christmas games, Forest Lake

Forest Lake · Mon 14 Dec, 1:30pm to 3:30pm · Free, bookings essential

✨ Graceville Central Uniting Church Christmas lights

Graceville

Graceville · 7pm to 9pm nightly; in 2025 it ran 29 Nov to 24 Dec, with carols on Sat 13 Dec at 7pm · Free

🎨 Capybara party with author Aleesah Darlison at Stones Corner Library

Greenslopes

Greenslopes · Thu 14 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Stones Corner Library

Greenslopes · Wed 16 Dec 2pm craft, stories and games · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Fact Finders: Animal obsession at Stones Corner Library

Greenslopes · Sat 9 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free

🎨 Ozobot mini robot summer adventure at Stones Corner Library

Greenslopes · Thu 7 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free

🎡 Osprey House Environment Centre

Griffin

Griffin · Centre Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 3pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm; grounds daily in daylight · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 340m to coffee

Hamilton

🛝 Hercules Street Park sprinkler play

Hamilton · Open all day, sprinklers best in the warmer months · Free

FreeShadeWater playToddler area☕ 130m to coffee

Hemmant

🛝 Paul Conti Park island playground

Hemmant · Open all day · Free

FreePicnic area

Holland Park

👶 Holland Park Playgroup

Holland Park · Wednesdays 9 to 10:45am, school terms · Free

Free☕ 430m to coffee

🎪 Summer Reading launch party at Holland Park Library

Holland Park · Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9:30am to 12pm · Free

Free☕ 720m to coffee

Inala

🎨 Free kids' Christmas craft at Inala Library

Inala · Wed 16 Dec 10am Christmas craft · Free, no bookings

🎨 Make your own bean sprout farm at Inala Library

Inala · Fri 8 Jan 2027, 1pm to 2pm · Free

🎨 Free kids' Christmas craft at Indooroopilly Library

Indooroopilly

Indooroopilly · Wed 23 Dec 2pm Christmas craft · Free, no bookings

🎭 Red Rocket 3 kids' band at Indooroopilly Library

Indooroopilly · Thu 17 Dec 2026, 2:30pm (about 45 minutes) · Free

✨ Christmas in St Nicholas Precinct lights, Ipswich

Ipswich

Ipswich · Fri 11 to Sun 20 Dec, evenings. Low sensory night Mon 14 Dec, 6pm to 9pm · Free

✨ City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Trail

Ipswich · Lights on 1 to 25 December 2026; People's Choice voting 1 to 9 Dec · Free

🖼️ IAG Kids x Kellie O'Dempsey: above, walk in the clouds at Ipswich Art Gallery

Ipswich · 21 Nov 2026 to 14 Feb 2027, daily 10am to 5pm · Free

🎡 Ipswich Nature Centre, Queens Park

Ipswich · Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am to 4pm, plus Mondays in school holidays (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday) · Free, gold coin donation welcome

Free☕ 930m to coffee

🛝 Queens Park playgrounds and Ipswich Nature Centre

Ipswich · Open all day; Nature Centre Tuesday to Sunday · Free (gold coin donation welcome at the Nature Centre)

FreeToiletsShadeParkingCoffee nearbyBBQ☕ 630m to coffee

Karawatha

🧩 12 Days of Christmas nature fun at Karawatha Forest

Karawatha · Tue 8 and Wed 9 Dec Bush Kindy; Fri 11 and 18 Dec Bush Babies Rhymetime; Thu 17 Dec Merry Monotremes workshop · Free; Bush Kindy and workshop need Eventbrite bookings

🎡 Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre

Karawatha · Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 4pm, closed Monday · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaNature play

🛝 Karawatha Forest nature play space

Karawatha · Daily 6am to 6pm · Free

FreeParkingBBQPicnic areaNature play

Kedron

🛝 Bradbury Park playscape

Kedron · Open all day · Free

FreeBBQBasketball courtSlidesClimbingNature play☕ 390m to coffee

Kenmore

🎭 Cheeky Monkey Club under-the-sea music show at Kenmore Library

Kenmore · Thu 7 Jan 2027, 2:30pm to 3:15pm · Free

Free☕ 50m to coffee

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Kenmore Library

Kenmore · Fri 18 Dec 11am craft, stories and games · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 50m to coffee

Laidley

🎪 Laidley Christmas Carnival and late night shopping

Laidley · Fri 27 Nov, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free entry, rides, food and stalls to buy

Free☕ 190m to coffee

Logan Central

🛝 Logan Gardens water play and playground

Logan Central · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaWater play☕ 650m to coffee

Loganholme

🛝 Alexander Clark Park water play, Loganholme

Loganholme · Gates 6am to 7pm August to April, 6am to 6pm May to July · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 1.5km to coffee

Macgregor

🛝 D.M. Henderson Park pirate ship playground and pump track

Macgregor · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 470m to coffee

Manly

⭐ Free Christmas movie in the park, Manly

Manly · Sat 5 Dec, music from 4pm, movie at sunset (listed 6pm to 7:40pm) · Free

👶 Manly Magic Fridays Playgroup

Manly West

Manly West · Fridays 9:30 to 11:30am, school terms · Free (free Play Matters membership needed)

Free☕ 1.1km to coffee

Meadowbrook

🕯️ City of Logan Christmas Carols

Meadowbrook · Sat 5 Dec, 3pm to 8pm, fireworks finale · Free

🛝 Riverdale Park playground and parkour circuit, Meadowbrook

Meadowbrook · Gates 6am to 7pm August to April, 6am to 6pm May to July · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaBasketball court☕ 730m to coffee

Middle Park

🕯️ Centenary Community Carols, Middle Park

Middle Park · Sun 6 Dec, activities from 3:30pm, carols from 6:45pm · Free

Free☕ 490m to coffee

Milton

🛝 Frew Park, The Arena playground

Milton · Open all day · Free

FreeShadeParkingCoffee nearbyBBQPicnic area☕ 0m to coffee

Mitchelton

🎨 50 Ways to Die in the Ocean puppet show at Mitchelton Library

Mitchelton · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 2:30pm to 3:30pm · Free

🎭 Cheeky Monkey Club under-the-sea music show at Mitchelton Library

Mitchelton · Wed 6 Jan 2027, 2:30pm to 3:15pm · Free

🎁 Christmas on the Green market and movie night, Mt Maria College

Mitchelton · Sat 14 Nov, 4pm to 9pm · Free entry

Free☕ 100m to coffee

🛝 Fenwick Park, Mitchelton

Mitchelton · Open all day · Free

FreeCoffee nearbyPicnic areaSwingsSlidesFlying fox☕ 300m to coffee

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at Mitchelton Library

Mitchelton · Wed 13 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free

👶 MPC Playgroup, Mitchelton

Mitchelton · Fridays 9:30 to 11am, school terms · Free

Free☕ 170m to coffee

Morayfield

🛝 Apex Park fenced playground, Caboolture

Morayfield · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsFencedShadeParkingBBQ☕ 700m to coffee

Mount Coot-tha

🎡 Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

Mount Coot-tha · Daily 8am to 6pm (September to March), 8am to 5pm (April to August) · Free

FreeParking☕ 940m to coffee

Mount Cotton

🎪 Christmas in the Park, Mount Cotton

Mount Cotton · Sun 29 Nov, 3:30pm to 7:30pm · Free; food stalls and rides extra, bring cash

👶 Citycare Playgroup, Mt Gravatt

Mount Gravatt

Mount Gravatt · Thursdays 9:30 to 11am, school terms · Free

Free☕ 650m to coffee

🎪 Diwali Festival of Lights at Mount Gravatt Showgrounds

Mount Gravatt · Sat 14 Nov 2026, 4pm to 9pm · Free

Free☕ 210m to coffee

Mt Gravatt

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Mt Gravatt Library

Mt Gravatt · Tue 22 Dec 2pm craft, stories and games · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Duck, Duck, Bruce! storytime with author Dannika Patterson at Mt Gravatt Library

Mt Gravatt · Thu 17 Dec 2026, 11:30am to 12pm · Free

🎨 Free kids' Christmas craft at Mt Ommaney Library

Mt Ommaney

Mt Ommaney · Tue 22 Dec 2pm Christmas craft · Free, bookings required, phone the library

Free☕ 150m to coffee

🎨 Kindy Science: towers and bridges STEM challenge at Mt Ommaney Library

Mt Ommaney · Tue 12 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🎨 Sensory friendly make and create at Mt Ommaney Library

Mt Ommaney · Thu 7 Jan and Thu 21 Jan 2027, 4pm to 4:30pm · Free

🎨 Story Explorers: Dragon Dreaming at Mt Ommaney Library

Mt Ommaney · Fri 15 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free

🎪 Summer Reading launch party at Mt Ommaney Library

Mt Ommaney · Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9:30am to 12pm · Free

🎭 Tui 'n' Friends Pacific music show at Mt Ommaney Library

Mt Ommaney · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 10am to 10:45am · Free

🛝 Colmslie Beach Reserve Octopus Garden playground

Murarrie

Murarrie · Open all day · Free

FreeBBQPicnic areaWater playSlidesClimbing☕ 340m to coffee

Murrumba Downs

🕯️ Murrumba Christmas Spectacular

Murrumba Downs · Sat 12 Dec, 4pm to 8pm · Free

🎨 Capybara party with author Aleesah Darlison at New Farm Library

New Farm

New Farm · Fri 15 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

Free☕ 180m to coffee

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at New Farm Library

New Farm · Tue 19 Jan 2027, 1pm to 2pm · Free

Free☕ 180m to coffee

🕯️ Light Up Carols in New Farm Park

New Farm · Sun 6 Dec, listed 12pm to 3pm · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 480m to coffee

🛝 New Farm Park playgrounds

New Farm · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeBBQPicnic areaNature play☕ 40m to coffee

Newport

🛝 Spinnaker Park fenced playground and Newport water play

Newport · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsFencedShadeParkingBBQ☕ 1.5km to coffee

North Lakes

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at North Lakes Library

North Lakes · Mon 21 Dec 2pm to 3pm; Tue 22 Dec 2pm to 3pm · Free, no bookings

🕯️ North Lakes Christmas Carols

North Lakes · Sat 5 Dec, 4pm to 8pm, fireworks finale · Free

Free☕ 210m to coffee

🎭 Proudfoot & Friends musical storytime at North Lakes Library

North Lakes · Fri 18 Dec 2026, 11am to 12pm · Free, bookings required

🎨 Storybook Chefs holiday cooking workshop at North Lakes Library

North Lakes · Tue 5 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free, bookings required

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at North Lakes Library

North Lakes · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free, bookings required

🎨 Christmas school holiday fun at Nundah Library

Nundah

Nundah · Wed 16 Dec 4:30pm Santa's Castle movie · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at Nundah Library

Nundah · Tue 19 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🛝 Leichhardt Park, One Mile

One Mile

One Mile · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingPicnic areaOvalSwings☕ 1.2km to coffee

Oxley

✨ Vietnam Grace Church Brisbane Christmas lights, Oxley

Oxley · 7pm to 10pm, not Sundays or church holidays; in 2025 it ran 1 to 23 Dec · Free

✨ Christmas Lights at Government House, Paddington

Paddington

Paddington · Nightly Fri 11 to Thu 17 Dec, with Bands in Parks music 7pm to 8pm · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 350m to coffee

🎪 Terraces by Twilight, Paddington's Christmas festival

Paddington · Fri 4 Dec, 5pm to 9pm · Free

🛝 Kurwongbah Park BMX track and playground, Petrie

Petrie

Petrie · Open all day · Free

FreeShadeBasketball courtBMX trackClimbing

🛝 The Mill parklands splash zone, Petrie

Petrie · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaWater play☕ 480m to coffee

Priestdale

🛝 Underwood Park playground, BMX and skate, Priestdale

Priestdale · Open daily, about 6am to 9pm (from 7am Sundays) · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaBMX track

Raceview

🎉 Free family movie night (Zootopia 2) at Expeditions Raceview

Raceview · Fri 13 Nov 2026, 5pm to 8pm, movie from 6pm · Free

Free☕ 520m to coffee

Redcliffe

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Redcliffe Library

Redcliffe · Sat 12 Dec 2pm to 3pm; Thu 17 Dec 2pm to 3pm; Sat 19 Dec 2pm to 3pm · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 340m to coffee

⭐ Christmas family fun day at Redcliffe Museum

Redcliffe · Sat 12 Dec, 10:30am to 12pm · Free

Free☕ 400m to coffee

🎭 Proudfoot & Friends musical storytime at Redcliffe Library

Redcliffe · Thu 21 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free, bookings required

Free☕ 340m to coffee

🎡 Redcliffe Museum and Imaginarium

Redcliffe · Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm (closed public holidays) · Free

FreeToiletsParkingChange table☕ 480m to coffee

🛝 Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe

Redcliffe · Lifeguards daily 5am to 9pm from 1 September to early May; 6am to 6pm in winter · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaWater play☕ 20m to coffee

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at Redcliffe Library

Redcliffe · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 2pm to 3pm · Free, bookings required

Free☕ 340m to coffee

Redland Bay

🎪 Monster Machine Day at Shoreline, Redland Bay

Redland Bay · Sat 30 Jan 2027, 9:30am to 12:30pm · Free entry and activities

🎪 Shoreline Twilight Christmas in the Park, Redland Bay

Redland Bay · Fri 4 Dec, 4:30pm to 8:30pm · Free

🎅 Russell Island family fun day and free Santa photos

Russell Island

Russell Island · Mon 14 Dec, 10am to 12pm · Free, no bookings

🎨 Free kids' Christmas craft at Sandgate Library

Sandgate

Sandgate · Thu 17 Dec 11am Christmas craft · Free, bookings required, phone the library

Free☕ 130m to coffee

🎪 Jingle All The Bay street party, Sandgate

Sandgate · Sat 5 Dec, 4pm to 9pm · Free entry; rides extra

🎨 Kindy Science: dry ice bubbles and states of matter at Sandgate Library

Sandgate · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🎨 Ozobot mini robot summer adventure at Sandgate Library

Sandgate · Sat 16 Jan 2027, 10am to 11am · Free

🛝 Scarborough Beach Park fenced playground

Scarborough

Scarborough · Open all day. Jumping pillow 7am to 6pm October to March, 8am to 5pm April to September · Free

FreeToiletsFencedShadeParkingBBQ☕ 280m to coffee

🎪 Scarborough Sounds: Australia Day by the water

Scarborough · Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day), afternoon · Free

Free☕ 520m to coffee

Seventeen Mile Rocks

🕯️ Carols on the Lawn at Rocks Riverside Park

Seventeen Mile Rocks · Sun 6 Dec, BBQ dinner from 5pm, carols 6:30pm · Free entry incl. a battery candle and program; BBQ dinner extra

Free☕ 1.0km to coffee

🛝 Rocks Riverside Park

Seventeen Mile Rocks · Daily 6:30am to 7pm · Free

FreeToiletsParkingCoffee nearbyBBQPicnic area☕ 1.4km to coffee

Sherwood

🛝 Sherwood Arboretum playgrounds

Sherwood · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 560m to coffee

Shorncliffe

🛝 Moora Park, Shorncliffe

Shorncliffe · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingBBQPicnic area☕ 130m to coffee

Slacks Creek

🛝 Mabel Park nature and water play, Slacks Creek

Slacks Creek · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsBBQPicnic areaWater playBasketball court☕ 750m to coffee

South Brisbane

🛝 Aquativity water play, South Bank

South Brisbane · Open daily · Free

FreeToiletsShadeCoffee nearbyWater play☕ 120m to coffee

🎡 Children's Art Centre at GOMA (QAGOMA)

South Brisbane · Daily 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) · Free; some exhibitions and events ticketed

FreeToiletsParkingChange table☕ 110m to coffee

🎪 Family Fun Days: puppets and music at GOMA

South Brisbane · Sat 23 and Sun 24 Jan 2027, pop-up shows 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm, meet the puppeteers 1pm to 2pm · Most events free, no bookings; some ticketed workshops

🎁 Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane (with ComicFest)

South Brisbane · Sat 16 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, daily · Free entry

Free☕ 150m to coffee

🎡 Queensland Museum Kurilpa and SparkLab

South Brisbane · Daily 9:30am to 5pm (closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) · Museum free. SparkLab: child 3-4 $5, child 5-15 $13.50, adult $16.50, family $50

FreeToiletsHigh chairsPram accessChange table☕ 100m to coffee

🎡 Streets Beach, South Bank

South Brisbane · Open daily, patrolled by lifeguards seven days a week · Free

FreeToiletsBBQWater play☕ 30m to coffee

🎡 The Corner at State Library of Queensland

South Brisbane · Daily 9:30am to 4pm, drop in · Free

FreeToiletsChange table☕ 50m to coffee

South Ripley

🛝 Splash 'n' Play Adventure Park, Ripley

South Ripley · Open daily · Free

FreeShadeParkingBBQPicnic areaWater play☕ 10m to coffee

Springfield

👶 Woodcrest Little Possums Playgroup, Springfield

Springfield · Wednesdays 9 to 10:30am, school terms · Free

Free☕ 1.1km to coffee

Springfield Central

🛝 Orion Lagoon, Springfield Central

Springfield Central · Daily 5:30am to 9pm September to April; 7am to 5pm April to August · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingCoffee nearbyBBQ☕ 70m to coffee

🛝 Robelle Domain water park and playgrounds, Springfield Central

Springfield Central · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingPicnic areaWater play☕ 10m to coffee

🕯️ Springfield Carols

Springfield Central · Sat 12 Dec, from 5pm, fireworks 8:30pm · Free entry

Free☕ 600m to coffee

Springwood

👶 Little Birdies Playgroup, Springwood

Springwood · Mondays from 9:30am · Free

Free☕ 170m to coffee

Strathpine

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Strathpine Library

Strathpine · Fri 18 Dec 10:30am to 11:30am · Free, no bookings

🕯️ Pine Rivers Christmas Carols

Strathpine · Sat 19 Dec, 4pm to 8pm · Free

🛝 Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine

Strathpine · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeParkingPicnic areaFlying fox☕ 440m to coffee

🎨 Storybook Chefs holiday cooking workshop at Strathpine Library

Strathpine · Mon 18 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free, bookings required

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at Strathpine Library

Strathpine · Sat 9 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free, bookings required

🎨 50 Ways to Die in the Ocean puppet show at Sunnybank Hills Library

Sunnybank Hills

Sunnybank Hills · Fri 18 Dec 2026, 2:30pm to 3:30pm · Free

🎨 Free kids' Christmas craft at Sunnybank Hills Library

Sunnybank Hills · Tue 15 Dec 11am Christmas craft · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 360m to coffee

🎭 Red Rocket 3 kids' band at Sunnybank Hills Library

Sunnybank Hills · Wed 16 Dec 2026, 10:30am to 11:15am · Free

🎪 Summer Reading launch party at Sunnybank Hills Library

Sunnybank Hills · Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9:30am to 12pm · Free

⭐ Christmas Toy and Book Swap, Tarragindi

Tarragindi

Tarragindi · Sat 28 Nov, 9:30am to 11:30am · Free

Free☕ 450m to coffee

The Gap

🎁 The Gap Local Made Christmas Markets

The Gap · Sun 22 Nov, 8am to 3pm · Free entry

Free☕ 710m to coffee

Tingalpa

🛝 Minnippi Parklands aviation playground

Tingalpa · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsBBQPicnic areaSkate parkSwings☕ 1.3km to coffee

Toowong

🎪 Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha 50th birthday picnic day

Toowong · Sun 29 Nov 2026, 10am to 2pm · Free

Free☕ 420m to coffee

🎨 Free kids' Christmas craft at Toowong Library

Toowong · Thu 17 Dec 10:30am Christmas craft · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at Toowong Library

Toowong · Fri 8 Jan 2027, 10am to 11am · Free

🎭 Red Rocket 3 kids' band at Toowong Library

Toowong · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 2:30pm to 3:15pm · Free

🎨 Story Explorers: Anh Do games and crafts at Toowong Library

Toowong · Wed 13 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free

🎭 Christmas family magic show at Garden City Library

Upper Mount Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt · Tue 22 Dec 10:30am magic show · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Intelino smart train coding play at Garden City Library

Upper Mount Gravatt · Tue 15 Dec 2026, 10am to 11am · Free

🎨 Wildlife movement: koalas and gliders in the suburbs at Garden City Library

Upper Mount Gravatt · Tue 19 Jan 2027, 2pm to 3pm · Free

🎨 Kids' Christmas craft at Victoria Point Library

Victoria Point

Victoria Point · Wed 16 Dec 2pm paper ornaments; Wed 23 Dec 10:30am Christmas bon bons and 2pm beaded wreaths · Free, bookings required (open 9am Sat 28 Nov)

🛝 Henry Lawson Bicentennial Park, Walloon

Walloon

Walloon · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingPicnic areaSkate park

Wellington Point

🛝 Wellington Point Recreation Reserve and King Island walk

Wellington Point · Open all day; King Island walk at low tide only · Free

FreeToiletsShadeCoffee nearbyBBQPicnic area☕ 100m to coffee

🎪 Wellington Point Village Christmas Festival

Wellington Point · Sat 28 Nov, 3pm to 7pm · Free

Free☕ 1.0km to coffee

West End

🎭 Cheeky Monkey Club under-the-sea music show at West End Library

West End · Wed 6 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:15am · Free

🛝 Orleigh Park riverside playgrounds

West End · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaSlides☕ 360m to coffee

Whiteside

🎡 Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town

Whiteside · Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm (closed public holidays) · Free

FreeToiletsParkingChange table

Windsor

🎪 World Children's Day Community Celebration at Northey Street City Farm

Windsor · Fri 20 Nov 2026, 4pm to 7pm · Free, register on Humanitix

Free☕ 470m to coffee

Woodford

🎨 Christmas Fun Factory craft at Woodford Library

Woodford · Tue 15 Dec 2pm to 3pm; Tue 22 Dec 2pm to 3pm · Free, no bookings

🎨 Storybook Chefs holiday cooking workshop at Woodford Library

Woodford · Tue 19 Jan 2027, 10am to 11am · Free, bookings required

🎨 Wild Reads: Crocodiles (stories and live reptiles) at Woodford Library

Woodford · Thu 21 Jan 2027, 11am to 12pm · Free, bookings required

🛝 Crockatt Park flying fox and We-Go-Swing, Woody Point

Woody Point

Woody Point · Open all day · Free

FreeToiletsShadeBBQPicnic areaSwings☕ 560m to coffee

Wynnum

🎭 Cheeky Monkey Club under-the-sea music show at Wynnum Library

Wynnum · Thu 7 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:15am · Free

🎨 Christmas in the Library at Wynnum Library

Wynnum · Mon 21 Dec 10am craft, stories and games · Free, bookings required, phone the library

🎨 Duck, Duck, Bruce! storytime with author Dannika Patterson at Wynnum Library

Wynnum · Wed 16 Dec 2026, 10am to 11am · Free

🎨 Wildlife movement: koalas and gliders in the suburbs at Wynnum Library

Wynnum · Wed 20 Jan 2027, 10:30am to 11:30am · Free