School Holiday Activities Brisbane 2023: Christmas Activities For Kids

The QLD school holidays 2023 are right around the corner, and you want to create a bucket list of fun school holiday activities & Christmas activities in Brisbane. You've come to the right place!

You'll discover:

• Christmas activities for kids in Brisbane,

• Fun school holidays Brisbane activities for kids and teens,

• Brisbane indoor activities for kids,

• What's on Brisbane school holidays, including Christmas events and exciting school holiday events,

• Fun things to do around Christmas,

• Free family activities and

• Free school holiday activities Brisbane offers!

There are many fun things to do in Brisbane for teenagers and families. The kids can discover a new hobby at school holiday programs and meet new friends at school holiday camps in Brisbane & Queensland.

Also, they can enjoy indoor activities for kids at Brisbane's best indoor playgrounds and Queensland kid-friendly events - just to name a few!

Explore our top school holiday ideas for the ultimate family fun in Brisbane! Plan ahead for school holiday programs, thrilling activities for kids and free things to do in Brisbane during school holidays.

Navigate to the best school holiday activities in Brisbane:

School holiday activities Brisbane 2023

Discover Brisbane school holiday activities near you, including December 2023 - January 2024 holiday activities, school holiday programs, school holiday camps, school holiday workshops, and fun school holiday Brisbane activities for kids of all ages below.

Don't miss out on the fun things to do in Brisbane with family and school holiday activities Gold Coast 2023 offers!

School holiday activities in Brisbane @ Code Camp

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 5-13 years old

🤖 The Code Camp team offers a great collection of school holiday activities in Brisbane and QLD for kids 5 - 13 years old, where the kids can get creative with technology during the QLD school holidays.

Their awesome STEM school holiday programs (plus after-school activities) include fun camps which are sure to inspire your child's creative and tech genius:

• ⭐NEW⭐ Trolls Little Coders Camp

• ⭐NEW⭐ AI Camp

• ⭐NEW⭐ Robotics Camp

• ⭐NEW⭐ Design Camp

• Minecraft Engineers

• Design Camp

• Jurassic World or Minions Animation Camp 

• Code Your Own Jurassic World or Minions Game (at Spark + Ignite coding camps) 

• Roblox Legends

• Curious Minds

• Coding Camps (from beginner to advanced)

• YouTube Creators

• Animation Camp

• DJ Camp.

For more details about the fun school holiday activities in Brisbane and its surrounds, visit the Code Camp website.

Brisbane & Gold Coast holiday camps (Redland Bay)

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 8-14 years old

🏕️ Looking for thrilling school holiday adventures for your 8-14-year-old during their June/July school holidays or Christmas holidays 2023? Look no further than PGL Holiday Camps in Queensland (between Brisbane and Gold Coast)!

Your kids will have a fun time, make new friends, and learn helpful skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and group leaders.

PGL Kindilan school holiday camp for kids offers:

• Winter holiday camps

• Summer holiday camps.

With 24-hour care, accommodation, healthy meals and heaps of cool school holiday activities to choose from, including abseiling, archery, ball sports, canoeing, raft building & more, your kids won't want to leave!

Book your child's spot @ PGL Kindilan Adventure Holiday Camp near Brisbane & Gold Coast today!

Fun school holiday activities in North Brisbane @ Laserzone (Moreton Bay)

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 8-14 years old

The school holiday activities in North Brisbane at Laserzone offer unforgettable fun for kids and teenagers (6-14 years old).

It includes all-day, supervised activities from Monday to Friday (9 am - 3 pm), with extended supervision as an option until 5 pm.

Kids can enjoy a secure play environment with unlimited Laser Tag, Arcade games, three umper Cars rides, and movies in a private space.

Meals can also be added on.

To secure your child's spot and for more information, visit the Laserzone Brisbane website today.

Summer holiday camps in Brisbane & Gold Coast @ BOUNCE

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 8+ years old

🤸‍♀ 🤾🏼‍♂️ 🥳 BOUNCE Holiday Camps are returning for the summer school holidays in Brisbane and Gold Coast!

It's the perfect school holiday activity to learn new skills in a fun and social environment, featuring:

• ⭐NEW⭐ 3-hour program

• Five days a week.

The new flexible schedule means you can drop off your child for a morning of indoor adrenaline fun! 

Each school holiday camp session includes:

• 1.5 hours with a qualified coach and dedicated teaching time 

• 30 minutes to refuel with a healthy snack 

• 1 hour of free time to practise skills, led by one of our awesome BOUNCE Hosts.

BOUNCE school holiday camp price:

• $65 per day. 

BOUNCE Holiday Camps locations:

The nearest BOUNCE indoor playground and trampoline park to you:

• Bounce Gold Coast

• Bounce Macgregor

• Bounce Morayfield

• Bounce Tingalpa

For more information, visit the BOUNCE website.

What's on Brisbane school holidays

When asking, "What's on school holidays in Brisbane?" you'll find our top picks for what's on Brisbane school holidays 2023, including Christmas events, what's on in Brisbane in December 2023 and more below.

Free school holiday activities in Brisbane

Not all school holiday activities in Brisbane and Gold Coast come at a cost - there are many free school holiday activities and free family activities to enjoy!

Below, you'll find free school holiday events and outdoor activities in Brisbane and surrounds, including the most beautiful parks and the best playgrounds in Brisbane for endless school holiday fun.

• 9 December 2023: Toddler activities - Soccer. 🧑 2 years old. 🏷 $5 / child.📍 Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba QLD 4207. Discover more.

• 9 December 2023: Soccer for kids. 🧑 3-4 years old. 🏷 $5 / child.📍 Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba QLD 4207. Learn more.

• 9 December 2023: Soccer for kids. 🧑 5-6 years old. 🏷 $5 / child.📍 Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba QLD 4207. Learn more.

• 9 December 2023: Football for children. 🧑 7-12 years old. 🏷 $5 / child.📍 Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba QLD 4207. Secure your spot.

• 9 December 2023: FREE Christmas concert - Christmas Carols (City of Logan). 🧑 All ages. 📍 Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, Kingston, QLD 4114. More details.

• 11-12 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - DIY Wooden Hanging Ornament. 🧑 6-12 years old. 📍 Shailer Park QLD 4128 / Marsden QLD 4114 / Jimboomba QLD 4280 / Underwood QLD 4119. Register here.

• 12 December 2023: FREE bike riding program. 🧑 5-7 years old. 📍 Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The Gap, QLD 4061. Secure your spot

• 12 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Mini Marine Biologists. 🧑 5-10 years old. 📍 Helensvale, QLD 4212. Secure your spot.

• 12 December 2023: FREE event - FIZZ! (Lord Mayor's Children's Program). 🧑 Up to 12 years old. 📍 Brisbane City Hall. Register for the 10 a.m. session / Register for the 1 p.m. session

• 12 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Wild About Whales. 🧑 7-12 years old. 📍 Robina, QLD 4226. Register here.

• 12 December 2023: FREE BMX skills session. 🧑 6-17 years old. 📍 Bracken Ridge BMX Facility, Fitzgibbon, QLD 4018. Register for the 10 a.m. session / Register for the 11 a.m. session.

• 12 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Scaly Reptiles. 🧑 4-12 years old. 📍 Burleigh Waters, QLD 4220. Register here.

• 13 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Creepy Crawlies. 🧑 3-7 year olds. 📍 Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213. Secure your spot.

• 13 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Koala Kids with Sarah Eccelston, a koala keeper and author of “Have you Seen a Tree for Me?”. 🧑 3-8 year olds. 📍 Currumbin, QLD 4223. Secure your spot.

• 13 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Scaly Reptiles. 🧑 4-12 years old. 📍 Pimpama, QLD 4209. Register here.

• 13 December 2023: FREE bike riding program. 🧑 5-7 years old. 📍 Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale, QLD 4152. Secure your spot.

• 13 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Bugs Gone Wild. 🧑 5-9 year olds. 📍 Labrador, QLD 4215. Secure your spot.

• 13 December 2023: FREE bike riding program. 🧑 5-10 year olds. 📍 Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale, QLD 4152. Secure your spot.

• 13 December 2023: FREE holiday activities for teens - Creatures of the Dark. 🧑 12+ year olds. 📍 Coombabah, QLD 4216. Secure your spot.

• 13 December 2023: FREE Wildlife Encounters - meet frogs, lizards and birds with a wildlife expert. 🧑 All ages. 📍 Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre, Karawatha, QLD 4117. Register for the 12:30 p.m. session / Register for the 1:30 p.m. session.

• 13-14 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop for teenagers - DIY Wooden Hanging Ornament. 🧑 13-17 years old. 📍 Marsden QLD 4114 / Browns Plains QLD 4118. Register here.

• 14 December 2023: FREE wildlife show - Creatures of the Creek. 🧑 4-11 years old. 📍 Paradise Point, QLD 4216. Register for the 9.30 am session / Register for the 10.45 am session

• 14 December 2023: FREE bike riding program. 🧑 5-7 years old. 📍 Sedgley Park, Alderley, QLD 4051. Secure your spot.

• 14 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Dreamtime Stories and Art Symbols. 🧑 5-9 years old. 📍 Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213. Register here.

• 14 December 2023: FREE bike riding program. 🧑 5-10 year olds. 📍 Sedgley Park, Alderley, QLD 4051. Secure your spot.

• 14 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Creatures of the Sea. 🧑 6-10 years old. 📍 Labrador, QLD 4215. Register for the 9.45 a.m. session / Register for the 11 a.m. session

• 14 December 2023: FREE beginner mountain bike riding program. 🧑 6-15 year olds. 📍 Gap Creek Reserve Picnic area, Mount Coot-Tha, QLD 4066. Secure your spot.

• 14 December 2023: FREE intermediate mountain bike riding program. 🧑 7-15 year olds. 📍 Gap Creek Reserve Picnic area, Mount Coot-Tha, QLD 4066. Secure your spot.

• 14 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Waterway Bug Detectives. 🧑 8-12 years old. 📍 Helensvale, QLD 4212. Register here.

• 14 December 2023: FREE advanced mountain bike riding program. 🧑 9-15 year olds. 📍 Gap Creek Reserve Picnic area, Mount Coot-Tha, QLD 4066. Secure your spot.

• 14 December 2023: FREE Wildlife Encounters - meet frogs, lizards and birds with a wildlife expert. 🧑 All ages. 📍 Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, Boondall, QLD 4034. Register for the 12.30 p.m. session / Register for the 1.30 p.m. session.

• 14, 15, 18 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Christmas cartooning workshop with illustrator Mark Guthrie. 🧑 6-12 years old. 📍 Jimboomba QLD 4280 / Beenleigh QLD 4207 / Shailer Park QLD 4128 / Browns Plains QLD 4118 / Marsden QLD 4114. Register here.

• 15 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Eco Christmas decoration + Storytime of “Christmas Wombat". 🧑 3-8 years old. 📍 Currumbin, QLD 4223. Register for the 9 a.m. session / Register for the 10.30 a.m. session

• 15 December 2023: FREE wildlife show - Creatures of the Creek. 🧑 4+ years old. 📍 Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213. Register for the 10 a.m. session / Register for the 11.15 a.m. session

• 15 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Nature's Art and Craft. 🧑 5-9 years old. 📍 Benowa, QLD 4217. Register for the 9 a.m. session / Register for the 10.15 a.m. session.

• 15 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Discover Dolphins. 🧑 5-9 years old. 📍 Upper Coomera, QLD 4209. Register for the 9.30 a.m. session

• 15 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Creatures of the Sea. 🧑 6-10 years old. 📍 Helensvale, QLD 4212. Register for the 11 a.m. session

• 15 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Life in the Ocean - VR sessions. 🧑 7-12 years old. 📍 Robina, QLD 4226. Register for the 9.45 a.m. session

• 15 December 2023: FREE Wildlife Encounters - meet frogs, lizards and birds with a wildlife expert. 🧑 All ages. 📍 Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, McDowell, QLD 4034. Register for the 12:30 p.m. session / Register for the 1:30 p.m. session.

• 16 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Scaly Reptiles. 🧑 4-12 years old. 📍 Varsity Lakes, QLD 4227. Register.

• 16 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Indigenous Art and Culture experience. 🧑 5+ years old. 📍 Nerang, QLD 4211. Secure your spot.

• 16 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Creatures of the Sea. 🧑 6-10 years old. 📍 Upper Coomera, QLD 4209. Register for the 9.45 a.m. session / Register for the 11 a.m. session

• 16 December 2023: FREE school holiday workshop - Life in the Ocean - VR sessions. 🧑 7-12 years old. 📍 Pimpama, QLD 4209. Register for the 10 a.m. session.

• 16 December 2023 @ 5.30 pm: FREE Outdoor Cinema - The Grinch movie. 🧑 All ages. 📍 Logan Village Green Community Centre. More details.

• 06 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Outdoor Laser Tag. 🧑 5-11 & 12-17 year olds. 📍 Logan Central QLD 4114. Bookings for the 5-11 year olds / Bookings for the 12-17 year olds.

• 06 January 2024: FREE Football Coaching session. 🧑 5-8 & 9-12 year olds. 📍 Undullah QLD 4285. Details for the 5-8 y.o. session / Details for the 9-12 y.o. session.

• 06 January 2024: School holiday workshop - Fishing by the River. 🧑 5-17 years old. 🏷 $3 / child.📍 Waterford West QLD 4133. Learn more.

• 07 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Table Tennis. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Logan Central QLD 4114. Learn more.

• 07 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Circus Skills. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 📍 Greenbank QLD 4124. Learn more.

• 08 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Bee Hotel Creations. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 📍 Jimboomba QLD 4280. Learn more.

• 08 January 2024: School holiday workshop - Funny Faces Pottery. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 🏷 $5 / child. 📍 South MacLean QLD 4280. Learn more.

• 09 January 2024: School holiday activity - Martial Arts. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 🏷 $3 / participant. 📍 Daisy Hill QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 09 January 2024: School holiday activity - Outdoor Rock Climbing. 🧑 5-11 & 12-17 year olds. 🏷 $2 / participant. 📍 Logan Reserve QLD 4133. Session for 5-11 year olds / Session for 12-17 year olds.

• 09, 11, 16, 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday event - Geckoes Wildlife Show. 🧑 6-12 year olds. 📍 Jimboomba QLD 4280 / Greenbank QLD 4124 / Shailer Park QLD 4128 / Underwood QLD 4119 / Beenleigh QLD 4207 / Marsden QLD 4114 / Browns Plains QLD 4118 / Logan Central QLD 4114. Learn more.

• 09 January 2024: School holiday activity for teenagers - Mechanics Workshop. 🧑 15-17 year olds. 🏷 $5 / participant. 📍 Meadowbrook QLD 4131. Learn more.

• 09 January 2024: School holiday workshop for teenagers - Learn how to Drive. 🧑 15-17 year olds. 🏷 $5 / participant. 📍 Slacks Creek QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 10 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Art Hangout. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Kingston QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 10 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Flower Crown Creations. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 📍 Jimboomba QLD 4280. Learn more.

• 10 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity for teenagers - Dodgebow (team combat archery). 🧑 12-17 year olds. 📍 Bahrs Scrub QLD 4207. Learn more.

• 11 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Gymnastics. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Beenleigh QLD 4207. Learn more.

• 11 January 2024: School holiday activity - Junior mechanics. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 🏷 $5 / participant. 📍 Meadowbrook QLD 4131. Learn more.

• 11 January 2024: School holiday workshop - Dream Catcher. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 🏷 $2 / participant. 📍 Springwood QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 11 January 2024: School holiday activity - Tennis. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 🏷 $3 / participant. 📍 Daisy Hill QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 11 January 2024: School holiday activity - Kayaking. 🧑 6-11 year olds. 🏷 $2 / participant. 📍 Wolffdene QLD 4207. Learn more.

• 12 January 2024: FREE Dance Workshop. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Jimboomba QLD 4280. Learn more.

• 13 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Kids Bootcamp. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Logan Central QLD 4114. Learn more.

• 13 January 2024: School holiday activity - Martial Arts. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 🏷 $3 / participant. 📍 Daisy Hill QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 13 January 2024: School holiday activity - Handball. 🧑 10-17 year olds. 🏷 $2 / participant. 📍 Mount Warren Park QLD 4207. Learn more.

• 14 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Ninja Warrior Course. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Meadowbrook QLD 4131. Learn more.

• 14 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Learn to Skateboard. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 📍 Logan Village QLD 4207. Secure your spot.

• 15 January 2024: School holiday workshop - Slime Making. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 🏷 $2 / participant. 📍 Flagstone QLD 4280. Learn more.

• 15 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Learn to play Island Drums. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 📍 Greenbank QLD 4124. Discover more.

• 16 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Discover Dolphins. 🧑 5-9 years old. 📍 Labrador, QLD 4215. Register for the 10 a.m. session.

• 16 January 2024: FREE Wildlife Encounters. 🧑 5-10 years old. 📍 Nerang, QLD 4211. Register for the 9:30 a.m. session / Register for the 10:45 a.m. session.

• 16 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Children's First Aid. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Flagstone QLD 4280. Discover more.

• 16 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Deep Sea Discovery - VR sessions. 🧑 7-12 years old. 📍 Broadbeach, QLD 4218. Register for the 9.15 a.m. session

• 16 January 2024: FREE holiday activities for teens - Nature Journaling. 🧑 12+ year olds. 📍 Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Chermside West, QLD 4032. Secure your spot.

• 16 January 2024: FREE family show - I Like to Movie, Movie (Lord Mayor's Children's Program). 🧑 All ages. 📍 Brisbane City Hall. Register for 10 am session / Register for 1 pm session.

• 17 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Mini Marine Biologists. 🧑 5-10 years old. 📍 Upper Coomera, QLD 4209. Secure your spot.

• 17 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Kids Hangout in a massive indoor play centre. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Slacks Creek QLD 4114. Learn more.

• 17 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Frisbee Disc Golf. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Park Ridge South QLD 4125. Discover more.

• 17 January 2024: School holiday activity - Kayaking. 🧑 6-11 & 12-17 year olds. 🏷 $2 / participant. 📍 Bethania QLD 4205. Details for the 6-11 y.o. session / Details for the 12-17 y.o. session

• 17 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Life of Marine Turtles. 🧑 7-11 years old. 📍 Ormeau, QLD 4208. Register for the 11 a.m. session

• 17 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Life in the Ocean - VR sessions. 🧑 7-12 years old. 📍 Broadbeach, QLD 4218. Register for the 11 a.m. session.

• 17 January 2024: FREE holiday activity - Creatures of the Dark. 🧑 8+ year olds. 📍 Burleigh, QLD 4220. Secure your spot.

• 17 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity for teenagers - Frisbee Disc Golf. 🧑 12-17 year olds. 📍 Loganholme QLD 4129. Discover more.

• 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Creepy Crawlies. 🧑 3-7 year olds. 📍 Pacific Pines, QLD 4211. Secure your spot.

• 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Scaly Reptiles. 🧑 4-12 years old. 📍 Helensvale, QLD 4212. Register.

• 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Koala Kids with Sarah Eccelston, a koala keeper and author of “Have you Seen a Tree for Me?”. 🧑 3-8 year olds. 📍 Currumbin, QLD 4223. Secure your spot.

• 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Gymnastics. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Beenleigh QLD 4207. Learn more.

• 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Kids in the Kitchen. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Loganholme QLD 4129. Learn more.

• 18 January 2024: School holiday activity - Self-Defence for Girls. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 🏷 $3 / participant. 📍 Kingston QLD 4114. Learn more.

• 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity for teenagers - Learn How to Play Dungeons and Dragons. 🧑 12-17 year olds. 📍 Underwood QLD 4119. Discover more.

• 19 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Bugs Gone Wild. 🧑 5-9 year olds. 📍 Labrador, QLD 4215. Secure your spot.

• 19 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Mini Marine Biologists. 🧑 5-10 years old. 📍 Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213. Secure your spot.

• 19 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Indoor Rock Climbing. 🧑 5-11 & 12-17 year olds. 📍 Shailer Park QLD 4128. Details for the 5-11 y.o. session / Details for the 12-17 y.o. session.

• 19 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Bee Hotel Creations. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 📍 Priestdale QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 19 January 2024: FREE holiday activities for teens - A Night at the Gardens. 🧑 12+ year olds. 📍 Benowa, QLD 4217. Secure your spot.

• 20 January 2024: FREE wildlife show - Creatures of the Creek. 🧑 4-11 years old. 📍 Currumbin Waters, QLD 4221. Register for the 9.30 a.m. session / Register for the 10.45 a.m. session.

• 20 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Animal Treasures. 🧑 4-10 years old. 📍 Currumbin, QLD 4223. Register here.

• 20 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Table Tennis. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Logan Central QLD 4114. Learn more.

• 20 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Water Obstacle Challenge. 🧑 5-11 year olds. 📍 Crestmead QLD 4132. Learn more.

• 20 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Creatures of the Sea. 🧑 6-10 years old. 📍 Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213. Register for the 9.45 a.m. session / Register for the 11 a.m. session.

• 20 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Life of Marine Turtles. 🧑 7-11 years old. 📍 Helensvale, QLD 4212. Register for the 10 a.m. session

• 20 January 2024: School holiday activity for teenagers - First Aid. 🧑 12-17 year olds. 🏷 $5 / participant. 📍 Springwood QLD 4127. Learn more.

• 21 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Learn to Skateboard. 🧑 5-17 year olds. 📍 Flagstone QLD 4280. Secure your spot.

Indoor activities for kids around Brisbane

Discover the best Brisbane play centres for endless school holiday fun.

Our carefully curated list includes indoor playgrounds for babies and toddles, awesome trampoline parks, indoor rock climbing gyms, birthday party venues and even more!

Free family activities in Brisbane

Discover more free family activities in Brisbane, including outdoor activities near Brisbane, free activities for kids and free holiday fun places to go in Brisbane below.

Don't miss checking out the best playgrounds in Brisbane, the free water parks Brisbane offers for kids of all ages, and the best waterfalls in Queensland.

Iconic South Bank Parklands

South Bank Parklands is the perfect place to relax and have fun with your family! This gorgeous city park has day pools for kids to play in and lovely walking paths for you to enjoy the Brisbane lifestyle with your family.

South Bank Parklands has fantastic playgrounds and a great beach for the children. The kids will never be bored with all the fun activities there on school holidays and weekends!

Within walking distance, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, with almost any cuisine from around the globe.

If you're looking for the best picnic spot in Brisbane City, look no further! You can enjoy a picnic with family or friends at the River Quay Green South Bank Park.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha is one of Australia's most beautiful botanic gardens. It is truly one of the best things to do in Brisbane for families. It's a really relaxing and beautiful spot in the city that the whole family can enjoy.

This garden is located on the top of Mount Coot-tha, just a 15-20-minute drive from Brisbane CBD. It features thousands of spectacular plants, flowers and trees, from succulents and ferns to a Japanese garden and cactus garden.

You can walk along the winding paths of Brisbane Botanic Gardens and appreciate gorgeous waterfalls, multiple sculptures and beautiful flora and fauna. Kids will be excited to see ducks, turtles and even water dragons!

Your children can also let off steam at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens playground - Kuta Kids Playground. It has shades over the sandpit, nature play, climbing structure, slide, rope nets, swings and more, making it accessible during summer.

If you have enough time, you can walk to the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens Lookout to get spectacular panoramic views of the city.

There's also a Brisbane Botanic Gardens Cafe right outside the Botanical Gardens. It offers a great range of food and beverages so you can enjoy your family day out in Brisbane even more!

Brisbane Botanic Gardens' opening hours

• Daily, 8 am – 5 pm

Brisbane Botanic Gardens parking

• Brisbane Botanic Gardens Carpark near Brisbane Botanic Gardens Cafe & Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

• Ada Street Car Park: Intersection of Mount Coot-Tha Rd & Ada St, Toowong QLD 4066

Are dogs allowed in Brisbane City Botanic Gardens?

Brisbane Botanic Gardens is a dog-friendly park in Brisbane. Anzac Park, an off-leash dog park, is also nearby, so your furry friend can run around and play freely.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens address

• Mount Coot-Tha Rd, Toowong QLD 4066

Kalinga Park Brisbane

Looking for a great place to spend a day out in Brisbane with your kids and family? Kalinga Park is the perfect spot in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane!

Being one of the best parks in Brisbane, there are so many things to do in Kalinga Park!

The kids will enjoy one of the best playgrounds on the North side, with plenty of things to do there! It features a big green twisty slide, a bird nest swing, a climbing stricture, swings and more to keep them entertained for hours.

There are also public toilets, drinking water stations, plenty of tables, and grassy areas for a family picnic. There is even a little park gym, a dog park and a skatepark nearby.

Kalinga Park has plenty of greenery and open space to run around, lots of picnic areas with BBQs, bike paths, accessible walking paths and bushwalking trails to explore this beautiful city park.

If you come in the morning, you might be able to spot some local wildlife and birds. This is such a fantastic place for families in Brisbane to explore and relax!

Somerset Dam QLD @ Lake Somerset

If you're looking for picturesque views, a scenic drive, a place to relax, play water sports, and enjoy swimming, kayaking and a family BBQ, don’t miss Lake Somerset in Queensland.

Lake Somerset is a popular Brisbane attraction for families, just a 2-hour drive from the city. It’s a lovely spot for a day trip!

The lake is easy to access, and plenty of parking and public toilets are available.

There's a nice play area for the kids, plenty of open space to run and play, lots of shaded areas and even a dedicated swimming area for kids.

The whole family will enjoy the lovely Lake Somerset picnic areas! After the family picnic, you can go for a stroll around the lake. The walking path provides great opportunities to enjoy nature and breathtaking views.

For more gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Somerset, you may also want to visit the Shiels Lookout, which offers one of the prettiest views you've ever seen! There are no facilities though, so it’s best just for a short visit to enjoy the views.

Whites Hill Reserve for a play and bushwalking

Whites Hill Reserve is the biggest reserve in South Brisbane, with plenty of walking paths and bushwalking trails to explore!

Whites Hill Reserve features one of the best playgrounds in Brisbane! The Whites Hill Reserve Play Park is a large fenced playground for all age groups. Kids will enjoy a flying fox, swings, slides, paths for bikes and scooters, and more fun activities.

There's also a large field beside the playground to run around, let off steam, or kick a ball with friends.

You'll find a gazebo outside the playground fence, perfect for a fun outdoor birthday party. There is also plenty of shade, picnic tables, public parking and public toilet facilities.

During a walk, you can see local birdlife, koalas (including baby koalas!) and wallabies. So if you decide to come to Whites Hill Reserve to walk your dog, make sure your furry friend is on a leash.

Next time you're looking for a lovely park or picnic ground in Brisbane, Whites Hill Reserve is a great choice!

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Best outdoor activities near Brisbane

Get up close with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary animals

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a must-see if you're looking for great Brisbane attractions for families! It's a famous Brisbane activity for families with kids of all ages and abilities.

The Sanctuary is located on the Brisbane River, so you can either drive there, take a taxi or get a 30-minute boat trip from Brisbane.

Kids will be excited to get up close with the reptiles, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, enjoy the platypus experience and even spot some joeys.

You can also see many Australian animals up close, including koalas, dingoes, wombats, crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils, rainforest creatures, snakes, lizards, dragons and lots more!

To make the day more interesting, enjoy a tour on a boat ride on the river and discover the history of the area.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is also a lovely place for picnics with family, so feel free to bring sandwiches, fruit and other snacks with you!

Depending on your pace and activities, you can easily spend up to 3 hours or even more at Lone Pine Park.

Book your Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets as a combo package to visit Lone Pine Park by water so you get more activities for less!

The Wheel of Brisbane Ride

To experience the picturesque panoramic views of Brisbane and the city skyline, why not take on The Wheel of Brisbane ride?

It’s one of the most iconic Brisbane landmarks, so don’t miss out on this amazing family-friendly attraction when visiting Brisbane.

You can sightsee the whole city from the top of The Wheel. For the most beautiful views, visit during sunset and nighttime when all the city lights are up, illuminating the city.

Book your Wheel of Brisbane tickets today to save time and skip the queue!

Explore the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest in a whole new way

If you're after an exciting outdoor adventure for your family, plan a visit to Tamborine Mountain Rainforest. It's just a 1-hour drive from Brisbane or a 50-minute drive from the Gold Coast!

Experience the thrill of walking through the rainforest canopy with the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lush greenery from high above the treetops. Kids will be excited to explore the Tamborine Mountain walks, rock pools, waterfalls, butterfly lookout and more!

If you're after unique and interactive family activities, the Mt Tamborine mystery picnic for families is fantastic! Solve clues and riddles on your smartphone as you explore the rainforest and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch.

Don't miss out on these unforgettable experiences in the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest during the upcoming Queensland school holidays!

Adrenaline-pumping time at Kingston Park Raceways

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 10+ years old

Looking for an adrenaline-pumping, heart-racing good time during the kids' upcoming holidays? Then look no further than Go Karting at Kingston Park Raceways, just a 40-minute drive from Brisbane CBD!

There are over 100 go-karts here, including 2 tracks that vary in difficulty. There are also lots of arcade games and a cafe - great for birthday parties, family fun days and holiday activities.

Outdoor go-karting at Kingston Park is perfect for those who want to let loose and have fun. And when you need to refuel, you can enjoy some tasty snacks at their cafe.

Don't miss out on the family fun - book Go Karting at Kingston Park Raceways today!

We hope this list of what's on for kids and school holiday activities in Brisbane will help you organise your next family activities.

Whether you're looking for fun kids' activities, school holiday programs or holiday camps in Brisbane and surrounds, exciting Brisbane attractions for families, free things to do in Brisbane, you'll surely find heaps of family fun things to do during school holidays in Brisbane and nearby.

So check out this list of fantastic Brisbane activities for families, and start planning fun activities in Brisbane for your kids' school holidays and your next family adventure today!

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