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Kids yoga
Join us for yoga in the park, it's fun and exciting! Breathe in the fresh air, stretch like your favorite animals under the trees, and try out some awesome poses. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-10 years.
Botanical treasure hunt
Crack the clues to discover the natural treasures hidden within the Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Work alone or in a group and explore the Botanic Gardens to solve this exciting treasure hunt. We have an activity suitable for ages 12 and under, with 2 age appropriate treasure hunt activities to choose from. Please bring a pencil or pen and wear a hat and enclosed shoes. This is a self-guided activity as you wander the botanic gardens. Collect your treasure hunt flyer from the Visitor Information Centre.
Obstacle challenge
Bookings essential. Challenge your whole body with this introduction to obstacle course racing. Learn some new skills and techniques that will help you run and overcome obstacles. Great for building strength and fitness. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 12-17 years.
Little Explorers: Yoga for kids
Join a family-friendly yoga session for beginners aged 5 years and up. Play, stretch, and move while soaking up the natural beauty of the bushland setting. Participants can do what they can and go at their own pace. Please bring a yoga mat per participant (you may bring a towel, but a mat is preferred). After the session, visit the environment centre or continue relaxing in nature by exploring nearby walking tracks in the reserve. Requirements: Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre. Please bring a yoga mat per participant (you may bring a towel, but a mat is preferred). Wear sun-safe clothing, enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Note: This activity can be adapted for indoor delivery in the event of rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Josephine Wants to Dance
This winter school holidays, Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s beloved story leaps from page to stage in ‘Josephine Wants to Dance’. Join a determined kangaroo as she chases her dreams in this fun-filled, heart warming musical for young audiences. "A complete delight" ★★★★ Jo Litson, Daily Telegraph Playing at Brisbane Powerhouse on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 July 2025. AUSLAN performance – Wednesday 9 July, 10am Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Brisbane Powerhouse is Council’s centre for living art, ideas and experiences, helping to deliver a vibrant and creative city. For more information, please visit the Brisbane Powerhouse website.
Diving
Bookings essential. Jump on board and get coached how to leap off springboards safely with an opportunity to transition into the sport of diving. Participants must be confident in deep water. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6-17 years.
Freestyle scooter clinic
Learn new skills on your scooter that will help you ride skate parks safetly and have more fun! This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 4-17 years.
Nature play
Bookings essential. Have fun in the mud kitchen or have a go at loose parts play. This is a great opportunity for families to engage in outdoor play together, with something for every age and stage of development. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-12 years.
Who drops a lot
Do plants feel the cold? Some trees seem to clutch their leaves tightly to them during the winter months and some like to drop them all and go naked. Come explore our Temperate Region Plants Garden during our Winter Hub school holiday activities and see ‘who drops a lot’. Collect fallen leaves, make leaf rubbings and tracings, sketch, colour and write about your favourite Autumn leaf. Explore leaf shape, colour and venation and take home a leafy journey stick of your winter fun. All materials provided. Requirements: Children under 16 are to be accompanied by an adult. Please wear a hat and enclosed shoes; and bring a keep cup or water bottle. Bring a picnic blanket and lunch to enjoy on our grassy lawn. Location: Meet at Temperate Garden. This workshop supports the Botanic Gardens' commitment to creating a plant loving community dedicated to putting the plant back into Planet.
Martial Arts
Bookings essential. Join our kids martial arts class for an exciting journey of fun and fitness. You will learn essential self-defence skills, boost your confidence, and make new friends in a safe and supportive environment while improving your health and fitness. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 12-17 years.
Freestyle scooter clinic
Learn new skills on your scooter that will help you ride skate parks safetly and have more fun! This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 4-17 years.
Lasertag
Bookings essential. Enjoy three fun and active games of indoor laser tag. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6-17 years.
Kickboxing
Bookings essenital. Practice fun moves like punching, dodging, and cool kicks, all in a safe and friendly environment designed just for beginners. This is a Chillout activity suitable for young people 5-17 years.
Fun soccer
Booking essential. Watch the kids enjoy exciting soccer activities and games! Grandparents are welcome to participate in the gentle, low-impact activities. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines or playing alongside them, it's all about making memories together! This is a GOLD'n'Kids event suitable for seniors and young people 4-5 years.
Fun soccer
Booking essential. Watch the kids enjoy exciting soccer activities and games! Grandparents are welcome to participate in the gentle, low-impact activities. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines or playing alongside them, it's all about making memories together! This is a GOLD'n'Kids event suitable for seniors and young people 6-7 years.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Botanical treasure hunt
Crack the clues to discover the natural treasures hidden within the Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Work alone or in a group and explore the Botanic Gardens to solve this exciting treasure hunt. We have an activity suitable for ages 12 and under, with 2 age appropriate treasure hunt activities to choose from. Please bring a pencil or pen and wear a hat and enclosed shoes. This is a self-guided activity as you wander the botanic gardens. Collect your treasure hunt flyer from the Visitor Information Centre.
Playtopia
Discover a world of wonder at Roma Street Parkland's free kids event – Playtopia! Join us for free kids' activities held over the school holidays every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 1pm. Mark your calendars for 2 to 4 and 9 to 11 July as Roma Street Parkland transforms into a haven of joy and discovery. Designed to captivate children aged 5-12, Playtopia offers a diverse range of activities tailored to ignite their imagination, foster creativity, and encourage social interaction. Each day introduces new themes, from jumping and balancing on obstacle courses, learning a new circus skill or unleashing your creative side with a various craft activities, ensuring an ever-evolving landscape of fun and learning. Playtopia is designed to be a morning filled with entertainment, education, and hands-on activities for every curious mind. It's a celebration of childhood, where every child can explore, learn, and create unforgettable memories. No need to book in advance – simply turn up and go whenever it suits your schedule. Don't miss out on Playtopia that promises something for everyone in the family. For more information, visit the Visit Brisbane website and embark on a journey of fun and exploration with your little ones at Roma Street Parkland.
Junior explorers: Wild about plants!
Go wild about native Aussie plants these school holidays! Discover fascinating facts about some of our native plants, track down clues on a useful plants scavenger hunt challenge, get creative and experiment with plants, fibres, and other natural materials, and taste some commercial 'bush foods' made from native plant ingredients. Along the way you’ll learn why native plants are crucial for healthy habitats and how growing native plants can help us improve biodiversity in our bushlands, backyards, and balconies. Requirements: Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre. All children must be directly supervised by an adult booked into the activity. All participants please wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes (no thongs or open shoes please), sunscreen, and insect repellent. Long sleeves and long pants recommended. Please bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.Note: This event will go ahead in light rain and may be adapted for indoors if required. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Freestyle scooter clinic
Learn new skills on your scooter that will help you ride skate parks safetly and have more fun! This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 4-17 years.
Josephine Wants to Dance
This winter school holidays, Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s beloved story leaps from page to stage in ‘Josephine Wants to Dance’. Join a determined kangaroo as she chases her dreams in this fun-filled, heart warming musical for young audiences. "A complete delight" ★★★★ Jo Litson, Daily Telegraph Playing at Brisbane Powerhouse on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 July 2025. AUSLAN performance – Wednesday 9 July, 10am Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Brisbane Powerhouse is Council’s centre for living art, ideas and experiences, helping to deliver a vibrant and creative city. For more information, please visit the Brisbane Powerhouse website.
Junior Explorers: Bush detectives
Find out why poo is a clue! We don't always see animals but we often find evidence of them. Build your wildlife detective skills at this fun hands-on activity all about tracks, scats, and habitats! Explore the reserve, learn bush observation skills, identify native animals and plants and discover simple actions we can take to protect bushland habitats. After the activity, visit the environment centre and explore the beautiful natural surroundings of the reserve. Requirements: Arrive 10 minutes early to check in. All children must be supervised by an adult. Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Freestyle scooter clinic
Learn new skills on your scooter that will help you ride skate parks safetly and have more fun! This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 4-17 years.
Kickboxing
Bookings essenital. Practice fun moves like punching, dodging, and cool kicks, all in a safe and friendly environment designed just for beginners. This is a Chillout activity suitable for young people 5-17 years.
Basketball skills and drills
Bookings essential. Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball skills, drills and 3x3 action. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6-17 years.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Abseiling
Bookings essential. Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of abseiling at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators. Meet at Scout Place, 200 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point. Look for Active & Healthy sign. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
Martial Arts
Bookings essential. Join our kids martial arts class for an exciting journey of fun and fitness. You will learn essential self-defence skills, boost your confidence, and make new friends in a safe and supportive environment while improving your health and fitness. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 12-17 years.