This weekend, Brisbane is bursting with fun for all ages—circuses, open days, petting zoos, and family festivals are taking over parks, schools, and shopping centres across the city. Here’s your curated guide for what’s on around town for families and kids.
Brookfield
23–25 May 2025
Brookfield Show 2025
Sports Activities
A classic country show experience with equestrian events, woodchopping, rides, show bags, and more. Ideal for a full day out with the whole family.
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Brisbane City
25-May-25
Sustainable BNE Festival
Festival
A day of free, eco-focused fun with workshops, kids’ entertainment, markets, and live music in Roma Street Parkland. Learn how to live lighter while having a blast.
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24-May-25
Family Rave Day: The Great Zoo Escape
Various Activities
A unique, high-energy family dance party with a zoo-themed twist. Costumes encouraged and dancing guaranteed.
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Hamilton
23-May-25
READY
Circus
A bold and joyful circus theatre experience designed especially for children. Held at the Brisbane Circus Centre and packed with colour, movement, and laughter.
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Carindale
24-May-25
Storytime with Annaleise Byrd!
Literature
Join author Annaleise Byrd at Westfield Carindale for a fun, interactive storytelling session. Perfect for little bookworms aged 3–7.
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Spring Hill
24-May-25
Brisbane Grammar School Open Day
Educational
Tour one of Brisbane’s most respected boys’ schools. Meet staff, explore classrooms, and learn about academic and co-curricular programs.
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Kedron
25-May-25
Mount Alvernia College Open Day
Educational
An open invitation to explore this all-girls Catholic secondary college. Tour facilities, meet students and staff, and discover learning opportunities.
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Cannon Hill
23-May-25
Making Rainbows Mini Class
Workshop
A sensory music and movement class for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Happening at Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza.
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The Colmslie Hotel
24-May-25
Family Fun Day – Petting Zoo
Various Activities
A laid-back day for the little ones with a mobile petting zoo, kids’ meals, and plenty of space to play. Ideal for young families.
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Calamvale
25-May-25
Kidchella in the Park
Various Activities
A free community event inspired by music festivals—designed just for kids. Expect music, food trucks, crafts, and fun zones.
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From circus tents to classroom tours and nature-based festivals to dancing in costume, Brisbane families are spoiled for choice this weekend. Whether you’re after free fun, structured workshops, or something in between, there’s a memory waiting to be made.
