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Introduction to Canva
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 2 - 4pm

Introduction to Canva

Learn how to get started with Canva. Create fun and engaging designs for logos, flyers, posters, and social media images. Basic computer and internet skills required.

Paddington Song Birds
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 3 - 4pm

Paddington Song Birds

Paddington Songbirds is a friendly community singing group for seniors in Paddington and surrounding suburbs. Enjoy a relaxed morning of singing, music, friendship and fun - no experience necessary.Singers and ukulele players are welcome.Location: BrisWest Centre, 132 Latrobe Terrace, PaddingtonEvery Thursday during the school term

English conversation group.
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 3 - 4pm

English conversation group.

This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.

Create it
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 3:30 - 4pm

Create it

Drop in to Wynnum Library to spark your child's imagination through learning by making. Participate in hands-on activities that explore science, technology, reading and art.Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.

Book chat: Read and unwind
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Book chat: Read and unwind

Come and relax at the library and explore the range of books and resources available for you. Chat with librarians and other young people about books, graphic novels and library life.

Make and create
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Make and create

Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities.Ideal for children aged 4-11 years and their carers.

Kids sports
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 4 - 5pm

Kids sports

Bookings essential. Fun, high energy park games that the whole family can enjoy! Every session combines active play with skill building challenges that improve coordination, fitness, and teamwork.

Sky Martial Arts Academy
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 4 - 5:30pm

Sky Martial Arts Academy

Discipline for Taekwondo & Korean Sword Art.Tae Kwon Do is one of the most systematic and powerful Korean Martial Arts. It uses offence and defence techniques with all parts of the human body while hands and feet play key roles in the techniques.It is a discipline that shows a way of enhancing one's spirit and life through mental and physical training. Today it is a global martial art that has an international reputation and stands proudly among official games in the Olympics.

Talk to a Planner - Upper Mount Gravatt
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 4 - 7pm

Talk to a Planner - Upper Mount Gravatt

Talk to a Planner sessions help residents, business owners, community groups and industry professionals understand Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) and how it relates to their building and construction plans.Talk to a Planner is available all year round, with additional sessions held regularly across the city for your convenience.During these free sessions you can speak face-to-face with a planning specialist, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about how City Plan relates to your property.Council also has a team of dedicated officers who can answer simple questions about your development application over the phone during business hours (9am-4pm, Monday-Friday). To speak to an officer, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

Yoga
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Yoga

Bookings essential. Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.

The Matter of Facts - Media Literacy workshop
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 5 - 7pm

The Matter of Facts - Media Literacy workshop

Can you spot misinformation when you see it? In today's digital world, truth and lies can blur - and the ability to tell the difference has never been more important. Join us for a free, hands-on workshop inspired by the ABC documentary series The Matter of Facts. Learn practical skills to identify and challenge false information, understand how media shapes beliefs, and become a more confident, informed participant online. Delivered in partnership with ABC News, Australian Library and Information Association and Western Sydney University, this interactive session includes a presentation, guided discussion, and activities to help build our media literacy and navigate today's information landscape with confidence.

Kids karate classes
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 5:30 - 6:15pm

Kids karate classes

Kids karate classes for primary school aged children.Play On vouchers accepted.

Seido Karate Classes for Children
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Seido Karate Classes for Children

Our children's program has classes at 5.30pm, three times per week (Monday, Thursday & Friday).The majority of students in our children's program are 6-12 years old, but we have some children start as young as 4 or 5 and some parents who join in the class with their child(ren).Our classes are suitable for beginners through to advanced students. On Monday and Thursday, an advanced class is run simultaneously for our advanced yellow, green, and brown belt students.Children learn discipline, focus, confidence, strength and humility as well as being active and learning to socialise and work with other children of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Run Wild: Trail Runs
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Run Wild: Trail Runs

Discover the fun of trail running while exploring Brisbane's bush tracks and parklands. Build fitness, balance and endurance as you learn pacing, navigating varied terrain and running safely on natural surfaces. Suitable for beginner to intermediate.

Pilates
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Pilates

Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.

Outdoor gym circuit
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Outdoor gym circuit

Boost your fitness and learn how to train effectively using the outdoor gym facilities. These workshops focus on functional strength, core stability and full-body conditioning using a mix of equipment and bodyweight exercises.

Evening book club
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 6 - 7pm

Evening book club

Come along to our book group and meet other enthusiastic readers. New members welcome. See library staff for details.

Ashgrove craft circle
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 6 - 8pm

Ashgrove craft circle

Join us for a chat and a laugh while working on your craft project. Please bring your own craft materials.

Zen Do Kai karate classes
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 6:15 - 7:10pm

Zen Do Kai karate classes

Family oriented, reality based self-defence classes.

Seido Karate Classes for Adults & Teens
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Seido Karate Classes for Adults & Teens

Our adult program offers classes at 6.30pm, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday).Our adult program includes students as young as 10 through to students as mature as 80+! The adult syllabus starts from 15 years old, with students learning the junior (children's) syllabus up until this age.Our classes are suitable for beginners through to advanced students. On Monday and Thursday, an advanced class is run simultaneously for our green, brown and black belt students. Black belt classes are also run at 7.30pm on Monday and Thursday.Adults and teenagers learn discipline, focus, confidence, strength and humility as well as being active and having the opportunity to socialise, meet and work out with like-minded individuals of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Prenatal yoga
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Prenatal yoga

Bookings essential. Relax, move and prepare for birth with gentle prenatal yoga. Build strength, confidence and connection in a warm, supportive environment. No experience needed.

Trophy Boys
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 7:30 - 8:40pm

Trophy Boys

It is the biggest night in the academic calendar, the Grand Finale of the Year 12 Interschool Debating Tournament. The boys from the elite St Imperium College are locked in a classroom for their short debate prep, forced to argue 'that feminism has failed women'.But what begins as a riotously funny satire on insecure adolescent masculinity and the ego of Australia's next generation of politicians quickly turns sour.Melt Festival is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council.

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Friday, 23 October 2026

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose.Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs.This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region's most talented First Nations artists and designers.Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that's making a difference, one garment at a time.Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.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 MoB website.Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.

Pilates
Friday, 23 October 2026, 6 - 7am

Pilates

Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.

Tai Chi Qigong
Friday, 23 October 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

Tai Chi Qigong

Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

HIIT - cardio strength and core
Friday, 23 October 2026, 8 - 9am

HIIT - cardio strength and core

Circuit training, strength, cardio and core. Boost up your heart rate, with this fun active class to improve your cardio and core strength. High intensity interval training, mixed with circuit training and tabata. All ages and abilities welcome.

Pilates
Friday, 23 October 2026, 8 - 9am

Pilates

Bookings essential. Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.

Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Friday, 23 October 2026, 8am - 5pm

Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026

Explore the captivating world of sculpture through Sculptors Queensland's dynamic exhibitions, showcasing the mastery of local artists. Our curated displays unveil the diverse expressions of form, material, and concept, offering a visual feast for art enthusiasts.Join us on a journey of discovery and appreciation, as we celebrate the power of sculpture to inspire, provoke thought, and elevate the human experience.Sculptors Queensland, Brisbane Sculpture Festival is open during Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha opening hours.

Tai Chi Qigong
Friday, 23 October 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

Tai Chi Qigong

Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Zumba Gold®
Friday, 23 October 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

Zumba Gold®

Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.