Easter Weekend at Roma Street Parkland
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Easter Weekend at Roma Street Parkland is packed with colour, crafts and surprises – and it’s completely free to join the family-friendly fun. Step into a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party–themed adventure and explore at your own pace from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9 am–1 pm each day. Dance your heart out at a disco dance party, try your hand at circus tricks, craft your own Easter bonnet, and collect a special chocolate egg or bubble wand treat at the end — your pick. The fun doesn’t stop there. Across the lush Celebration Precinct and Lakeside Lawn, you’ll find giant lawn games and tasty food trucks. And on Sunday, the Easter Bunny hops by for a special meet-and-greet. Packed with surprises, laughs, and plenty of family-friendly magic, Brisbane City Council's Easter Weekend at Roma Street Parkland is a long weekend to remember.
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Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
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