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I spent enough years nannying around Brisbane to develop some fairly strong opinions about playgrounds.
For the kid who stops to watch every passing fire truck, Bribie Island’s Emergency Services Expo deserves a spot on the holiday calendar.
Imagine having GOMA before the crowds arrive, with the volume turned down.
If your child has ever corrected your pronunciation of a dinosaur you didn’t know existed, Queensland Museum has your morning sorted.
There’s a stuffed dodo wandering a museum after dark, a detective investigating farts, and The Listies have been given a Spiegeltent. Proceed accordingly.
Finally, the Brisbane ibis gets the literary recognition it deserves.
Make room on the fridge. The September collection is about to drop.
For the child whose favourite word isn’t “why?” so much as “but HOW?”
There are mini-beasts waiting to be investigated these September school holidays, and kids are being handed the detective work.
Wet shoes, a towel over the car seat and someone insisting they nearly stayed on the paddle board.
That basketball bouncing down the hallway can officially become someone else’s problem.
Apparently the Kangaroo Point Cliffs are more appealing when someone lets you abseil down them.
School holidays have officially gone full Bluey. 💙🐾
Pack your glitter and clear your calendar, because Brisbane is about to get delightfully unhinged this spring. From 21 October to 8 November 2026, MELT Festival is returning for its biggest run ever, taking over 50+ venues across the city with more than 100 events.
Got your sights set on FEASTival at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers?
Spring in Queensland just got a whole lot prettier.
Looking for ways to keep yourself and the kids entertained these school holidays?
If there is one event we happily leave Brisbane for every single year, it's Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
Looking for a place where your kids stay happy and you can finally relax? Mansfield Tavern offers plenty of space to play, free entertainment, and easy family dining that just works
Struggling to keep the wild tykes entertained this summer?
It’s a ‘hole’ new world as Brisbane Powerhouse is set to transform into a vibrant playground of art and imagination this summer with Swingers —The Art of Mini Golf, a bold new exhibition running from 10 January to 1 March 2026.
Brisbane Northside families, get ready to meet your favourite pups! Bluey and Bingo are visiting The Mill at Petrie on Sunday 26 October for a morning packed with fun, connection and community spirit.
Get ready to dust off your boots, Distillery Road Market (DRM) is going full country this summer with its Countrified music festival.
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has returned in spectacular fashion for its 76th year, with record-breaking crowds and a program that is already being hailed as one of the most successful in the event’s history.
If you are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, Westfield is teaming up with Disney and Pixar’s Cars to bring a whole lot of family fun across Brisbane and beyond.
Mark your calendars for this week's events, because The Bayside’s Big Weekend (12-14 September) is set to light up Brisbane’s bayside with a joyous celebration of music, culture and community spirit.
School holidays are nearly here, and if you are looking for adventures just a short drive from Brisbane, Moreton Bay has plenty to keep the kids entertained. From strawberries to sunflowers, here are six ways to fill your September break.
Brisbane, get ready to shout Evviva! – because FESTITALIA is back, and it is bigger, louder and more delicious than ever. This year, the beloved celebration of all things Italian has found a new home at the RNA Showgrounds, and it promises a full day bursting with music, theatre, food, games and that unbeatable Italian spirit – allegria.
Brisbane audiences will be transported into the spellbinding world of Corteo, when Cirque du Soleil takes the stage at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre this September 18.
Looking for a weekend escape that blends live music, great food and wine, culture, and family-friendly fun, all less than two hours from Brisbane? The QLD Music Trails: Scenic Rim is your perfect excuse to pack a bag, hit the road, and take the scenic route. Spanning three unique events, this trail celebrates everything we love about regional Queensland: connection, creativity, and unforgettable experiences.
Brisbane is set for a lively cultural celebration when the Brisbane Serbian Festival returns to Dutton Park on Sunday 7 September 2025!
It’s that time of the year again. Four weekends, countless blooms, and endless bites! Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is spring’s biggest excuse for a road trip. This September and October, feast and fall in love again with the blooms and charm of the Garden City.