What's On in Brisbane
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Upcoming Events
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First 5 Forever toddler time
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Strength and cardio
Get active with like-minded people by maintaining or increasing your independence, improve brain function and boost mood with strength training. This low-impact workout is suitable for all fitness levels.This is GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
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.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Brain training
Celebrate Seniors Month and explore brain training in an easy and fun way with a range of technologies, games and quizzes to really get you thinking.
Safety for seniors with the Queensland Police Service
Stay safe, informed, and confident. Join the Queensland Police Service during this Seniors Month event for practical tips and advice to help seniors protect themselves and their community.
Dementia sharing circle
Join us for a dementia sharing circle - a welcoming and supportive space where people living with dementia, their care partners, and loved ones can come together.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Children's Week storytime
Celebrate Children's Week with a First 5 Forever children's storytime featuring I Am Me singalong picture book. Ideal for children aged 3-5 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane's Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size.Walk timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre.Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Free guided tours - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane's botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size.Walk timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology's Main Drive pathway).Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Zumba Gold®
Bookings essential. 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.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Mahjong
***This event has been booked out***Come along and play beginner Mahjong (Western Style) with friends at the Fifty Plus Centre every Wednesday.
50 Plus: Gentle exercise
Gentle Exercise is especially designed to focus on improving Balance, Flexibility and Range of Movement while increasing Muscle Mass. This class is suitable for those who may not feel comfortable in a mainstream exercise class as participants can choose to stand or be seated throughout the class and only a low level of fitness is required.
Chair fitness
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun and effective body conditioning class from the comfort of a chair. Work on improving strength, toning, suppleness, balance and coordination at your own pace.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Gentle fitness
Bookings essential. Join this fun and gentle exercise class to improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Enjoy all fitness benefits in one class for all levels. If needed, you can use a chair too. Bring an exercise band if you have one.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Gathering: Native Foods and Healthy Cooking
Gathering presents Native Foods and Healthy Cooking.Discover the flavours, benefits and cultural significance of Australia's native ingredients in this engaging and interactive cooking experience led by Destiny Dewis.The Native Foods and Healthy Cooking session is a one-hour demonstration that explores practical ways to incorporate native ingredients into everyday meals. Participants will learn about the nutritional value of native foods and how they can be used in breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes. Through discussion and hands-on cooking activities, attendees will gain insight into how native foods can support healthier lifestyles while strengthening connections to Culture, Country and Community.Destiny and her team will share simple, delicious recipes designed to make native ingredients accessible, enjoyable and easy to use at home.About the presenter: Destiny Dewis is a proud Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander woman with more than 15 years' experience working alongside Indigenous communities. As the owner of an Indigenous consulting and facilitation business, she is dedicated to supporting financial literacy, economic empowerment and community development. Her work is driven by a passion for helping Indigenous families and communities build long-term wellbeing, resilience and prosperity.Join us on Wednesday 28 October, from 12 noon to 1pm, at the Queen Street Mall Main Stage for this immersive Native Foods and Healthy Cooking experience.This Gathering event is produced by Cre8tive Nations.
50 Plus: Line dancing
A choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the gender of the individuals, all facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time.Line dancers are not in physical contact with each other. Older 'line dances' have lines in which the dancers face each other, or the 'line' is a circle, or all dancers in the 'line' follow a leader around the dance floor; while holding the hand of the dancers beside them.
Chair yoga
Enjoy being supported by the chair as you stretch and strengthen your body with both seated and standing poses.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Lite yoga
Bookings essential. Become more flexible, fit and relaxed. This session is specifically designed for beginners.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat.This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
Belly dance
Booking essential. Enjoy gentle dance focused on fitness, coordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun. Belly dance provides physical, emotional and psychological benefits. Suitable for all levels. Bring a belly dance belt if you have one.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
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.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
One-on-one tech help
One-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
One-on-one tech help
Contact Sandgate Library to enquire about one on one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Ballet for Seniors
***This event has been booked out***This ballet for seniors beginners class which will introduce you to ballet but with a focus on memory, poise, balance and all the while having fun.
Mt Crosby mobile library
Wednesday fortnightly from 2pm - 7pm, excludes public holidays