Brisbane kids will be hopping into action with more than 270 free or affordable activities bolstering Council’s Easter school holiday program.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said from 1 to 16 April, there will be boredom busting activities for kids of all ages as families explore Brisbane’s backyard.
“School holidays are the perfect time for families to make the most of our city. But with rising cost of living, it can be difficult to plan a day out on a budget,” Cr Schrinner said.
“Thankfully, Council is offering hundreds of free or affordable activities over the break, with something for everyone including sporting activities, library event, bush walks and science workshops to name a few.
For children five years and older, the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Program returns to Brisbane City Hall where students from the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts will share stories of their land and traditions through acting, song, and dance.
Teens can also get involved with various activities taking place over Brisbane Youth Week, including writing workshops, boxing and skateboard deck painting.
Those of all ages can enjoy learning more about our City with a stop in at the Brisbane Metro Information Centre, the Museum of Brisbane or book in for a City Hall clock tower tour.”
Residents are also encouraged to take advantage of our subtropical climate and get back to nature with more than 2180 parks scattered across the city.
“Our parks and green spaces offer everything from barbecues, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, ninja courses and walking tracks year-round for residents to enjoy,” Cr Schrinner said.
“Those looking to learn more about our city’s natural beauty can take advantage of our holiday bush walks and night adventures with our experienced council environmental staff.
No matter your age or interests, Brisbane is full of free things to see and do these holidays. The hardest part is finding time to explore them all!”
For more inspiration, check out the handy guides in the Brisbane app to keep the whole family entertained throughout the holidays or visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Top events for kids aged 0-5 years
- Make and Create: Easter – Free event
- Enjoy the holidays by creating some egg-cellent themed Easter crafts using your imagination.
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- 3pm Thursday April 6, Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside
- Storytime in the Planetarium – Free event
- Experience the magic of story-time in a very special location – the Planetarium. Listen to a story unfold with the images floating above on the Skydome.
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- 9:30am Wednesday 5 April, Mt Coot-tha Library, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha. Bookings required. Phone Mt Coot-tha Library on 07 3403 2550 to reserve your place.
- Bush Kindy Guided Walk – Free event
- Make memories with your little ones on a guided nature walk in Karawatha Forest.
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- 10am Thursday 6 April, Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 815 Rode Road, Chermside West*
- 10am Friday 14 April, Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Drive (entry via Stanworth Rd), Boondall*
- *All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult. All adults and children please wear a wide-brimmed hat, secure and fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen and insect repellent.
- *Please bring drinking water and a snack or picnic lunch as there are no food outlets on site. Walks are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Top events for kids aged 5-10 years
- Freestyle Scooter Coaching – Free
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- 10am Wednesday 12 April, Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza, 523 Telegraph Road, Fitzgibbon*
- Requirements – Suitable freestyle scooter, helmet and any additional safety pads you like.
- Learn new skills on your scooter and how to ride the park safely.
Top events for kids and teens aged 10-17 years
- Rock Climbing – Free
- Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of climbing at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators.
- 8:30am and 10:30am Wednesday 12 April, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point. Bookings essential. To book visit Vertec Adventure
- For more information phone Nadine on 0492 982 454. Requirements – enclosed shoes, exercise wear and drinking water.
- Abseiling – Free
- Experience the thrills of abseiling at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators.
- 8:30am and 10:30am Tuesday April 4, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point. Bookings essential. To book visit Vertec Adventure
- For more information phone Nadine on 0492 982 454. Requirements – enclosed shoes, exercise wear and drinking water.
- Sk8 Deck Painting at Visible Ink – Free
- Create your own personal skate deck at Visible Ink Youth Hub – decks provided
- 3pm daily from Sunday 2 April to Monday 10 April. Visible Ink, 5 Green Square Close, Fortitude Valley.
- Mt Coot-tha Night Adventure – Hovea Track – Free
- Enjoy a guided night walk with staff from Brisbane City Council’s Environment Centres and discover the wonders of Mt Coot-tha after dark.
- 6pm Saturday 15 April, J.C. Slaughter Falls – Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Coot-tha. Bookings required via Eventbrite. All participants must have a booking. Maximum 3 tickets per booking. If you cannot attend this event, please cancel your bookings via Eventbrite.
- Brisbane Youth Week Showcase – Free
- Visit the council website to discover the many exciting events taking place over Brisbane Youth Week
Council Destinations
Brisbane Metro Information Centre – Free
- Open Monday to Friday – 10.30am to 4pm.
- Get to know the newest member of the Brisbane transport network – The Brisbane Metro!
- Museum of Brisbane
- Enjoy a number of free and affordable activities in Brisbane’s cultural heart
- Open Monday to Sunday 10am – 5pm
- Clock Tower Tours – Free
- Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane’s iconic Clock Tower.
- Tours run Monday – Sunday every 15 minutes from 10:15am – 4:45pm. Bookings are essential.
