ACTIVITIES and PROGRAMS for 2025
(Age: 18yrs under)
Table of Contents
Strathpine Bowl
- Trading Hours: Daily (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
- Activity: Tenpin bowling
- Address: Strathpine Shopping Centre, 295 Gympie Rd, Strathpine, QLD 4500
- Website: https://www.strathpinebowl.com.au/
Putt putt- Victoria Park Golf Club
- Trading Hours: Daily (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
- Activity: 18-hole mini golf putt-putt course
- Address: 309 Herston Rd, Herston, QLD 4006 (Northside of Brisbane)
- Website: https://victoriapark.com.au/contact-us/
Dinosaur Unearthed
- Trading Hours: Open year-round, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Activity: Explore Queensland's prehistoric wonders through geological treasures, cutting-edge paleo technology, and groundbreaking research conducted by museum scientists
- Address: Queensland Museum, Kurilpa Brisbane (Corner of Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101)
- Website: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/kurilpa/whats-on/dinosaurs-unearthed
Jurassic world by Brickman (LEGO)
- Trading Hours: November 28, 2024 – August 2, 2025
- Activity: The exhibition will feature large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks
- Address: Queensland Museum, Kurilpa Brisbane (Corner of Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101)
- Website: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/kurilpa/whats-on/dinosaurs-unearthed
Superluminal by Patch Theatre (World Science Festival Brisbane)
(Recommended for ages 4 -8y)
- Trading Hours: March 21 – March 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Activity: A blend of bold visual design, collaborative storytelling, and interactive play
- Address: Queensland Museum (Meet at the Level 2 Reception)
- Website: https://www.patchtheatre.org.au/superluminal
SparkLab
- Trading Hours: : Open year-round, daily from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Activity: Play and investigate your way through SparkLab, using many of the same skills that scientists, engineers, and mathematicians use in their everyday work.
- Address: Queensland Museum
- Website: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/kurilpa/whats-on/sparklab
Area 51 Indoor Play Centre
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Trading Hours: :
- Underwood: Open Year-Round, Daily From 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Mt Gravatt: Open Year-Round, Daily From 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Redcliffe: Open Year-Round, Daily From 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Activity: Combines physical activity and technology into a single experience, featuring: Rocket Inflatable, Galacticity, Gizmo's Galaxy, Space Shuttle Inflatable, Trampoline Park, Volcano, Climbing Arena.
- Address: Underwood: 51 Kingston Road, Underwood, Queensland
- Website: https://www.area51world.com.au/
EcoPark Fishing World
- Trading Hours: Open year-round, weekends from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Activity: Catch-and-release fishing, Mini golf, Animal and bird feeding Jumping castle, Large board games, Table tennis, Paddle boats.
- Address: Beaudesert Beenleigh Rd & Halls Rd, Luscombe, QLD 4207
- Website:https://ecopark.net.au/
Jungle Adventure Play (Indoor Play Centre)
- Trading Hours:Open year-round, daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Activity: Cubs Junior Play, Jungle Time Playground, The Jungle Jump, Mini Golf Safari, Tribal Climb, The Canopy, The Hawk, Gorilla Warrior, Rhino Run
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Address:
- Tingalpa: 31 Proprietary St, Tingalpa, QLD 4173
- Northlakes: 31 Proprietary St, Tingalpa, QLD 4173
- Website:https://www.thejungletribe.com.au/
Rolin’s Farm – Strawberry Picking
- Trading Hours:From June to early October each year, 8:30-4pm
- Activity: Pick your own fresh, juicy strawberries (and snack as you go!)
- Address: 124-190 Rutters Road, Elimbah, Queensland 4516
- Website:rolinfarms.com.au
Xtreme Fun at Urban Xtreme (Ages 5–13)
- Trading Hours:Open year-round, daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Activity: 10 awesome adventure activities under one roof include: Ski and snowboard all year round on indoor slopes, Battle it out in laser tag, Challenge yourself in ninja and parkour, Jump high on trampolines, Climb to new heights on rock climbing walls.
- Address: Hendra: 4/370 Nudgee Rd, Hendra
- Website:https://www.urban-xtreme.com.au/
Hologram Zoo – Cannon Hill
- Trading Hours:Friday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, every day during school holidays
- Activity: Walk through new high-tech hologram tunnels where the animals come off the walls and fly around in the air with you. It’s both a zoo and an aquarium.
- Address: Shop 4/1177 Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill, QLD 4170
- Website:https://hologramzoo.com.au/
BOUNCE in Tingalpa
- Trading Hours:Open year-round, (Weekends: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Activity: With interconnected trampolines, dodgeball, ninja challenges, Big Bag with slam dunk arenas, basketball, mini bounce zone, wall climbing, and more.
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Address:
- BOUNCE Tingalpa: 40 Enterprise Place, Tingalpa, QLD 4173
- BOUNCE MacGregor: 544 Kessels Road, MacGregor, QLD 4109
- BOUNCE Morayfield: 172 Morayfield Road, Morayfield, QLD 4506
- BOUNCE Gold Coast: 5 Sunlight Drive, Burleigh Waters, QLD 4220
- miniBOUNCE Carindale: 1151 Creek Road, Shop MM11A, Carindale, QLD 4152
- Website:https://www.bounceinc.com.au
SEA LIFE Aquarium Sunshine Coast
- Trading Hours:Open year-round from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Activity: Discover thousands of marine and freshwater animals, including our family of seals, sawfish, and tropical reef fish—without getting your feet wet. Visit Turtle Temple to learn about initiatives in ‘Breed, Rescue, Protect’!
- Address: Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, QLD 4557
- Website: https://www.visitsealife.com/sunshine-coast/
Planetarium
- Trading Hours:Open year-round from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Activity: Enjoy a show (including a tour of Brisbane's night sky) and explore the Display Zone. S
- Address:Mount Coot-tha Rd, Mount Coot-tha, QLD 4066
- Website: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium
Australia Zoo
- Trading Hours:Open year-round, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Activity: Experience animal encounters and explore Australia Zoo’s habitats and attractions, including: Africa at Australia Zoo, Cheetah Grasslands, Crocodile Environmental Park, Elephantasia, Grace’s Bird Garden, The Laughing Frog Lolly Shop, Water Park and The Tiger Temple.
- Address:1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, QLD 4519
- Website: https://australiazoo.com.au/
KiteFest Redcliffe
- Trading Hours:20th-21st September (Saturday – Sunday)
- Activity: Enjoy a weekend of world-class kite displays, kids' activities, amusement rides, live music, and market stalls.
- Address:Pelican Park, Clontarf
- Website: https://www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/kitefest/
Mini Gem Hunters Pine River Park
- Trading Hours:Until March 30th
- Activity: Explore and discover sets of gems
- Address:Pine Rivers Art Gallery, 130-134 Gympie Rd, Strathpine, QLD 4500
- Website: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/PRHM/Mini-Gem-Hunters
Circus Fun House Show – Pink Flamingo Brisbane
- Trading Hours:Friday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 11:30am
- Activity: Experience circus international performances featuring dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, and side-splitting comedy. This high-energy, high-fun production is Brisbane’s only continuously running children’s stage show.
- Address:Pink Flamingo Spiegeland, Brisbane, 98 Bincote St, Hamilton, QLD 4007
- Website: https://pinkflamingoaustralia.com/brisbane/shows/circus-fun-house-the-show/
Trevena Glen Farm
- Trading Hours:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily, except Sunday
- Activity: Horse riding, Interact with our alpacas, llamas, and goats, Learn to lead and groom our mini horses, Feed and pet our pigs and donkeys and many more!
- Address:1100 Winn Rd, Mount Samson, QLD 4520
- Website: https://www.trevenaglen.com.au/
In My Own Kitchen (Cooking Classes in Your Home)
- Trading Hours:Monday – Friday (during school holidays)
- Activity: Cooking classes
- Address:In-home
- Website: https://inmyownkitchen.com/
Puppetry for Stage and Screen (Larrikin Puppets)
- Trading Hours:Check website calendar: https://www.larrikinpuppets.com.au/gig-calendar/
- Activity: A colourful and exciting puppet show for children and their families, featuring intriguing characters, songs, skits, jokes, games, and live interaction.
- Address:Can be at your own location
- Website: https://www.larrikinpuppets.com.au/
Dopamine Land in Brisbane: A Multi-Sensory Experience
- Trading Hours:Daily
- Activity: An interactive sensory experience designed to explore and trigger the happiness hormone, dopamine. Enjoy pillow fights, interactive displays, and many other blissful attractions.
- Address:Uptown Shopping Centre, Level Q/91 Queen St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000
- Website: https://dopaminelandexperience.com/brisbane/
Monster Truck Mania Live
- Trading Hours:17th May 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Activity: Watch in awe and excitement as Australia’s all-time favourite monster trucks perform, including Raptor’s Rampage, Wicked, Blazed, Wack Doo, family favourite Buddy, and many more of the biggest monster trucks in Australia!
- Address:Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Website: https://www.brisent.com.au/monster-truck-mania-live-2025/
Creative Kids Brisbane – Yeerongpilly
- Trading Hours:Weekdays only
- Activity: Art workshops for children of all ages including: ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
- Address:21 Queens Wy, Yeerongpilly, QLD 4105
- Website:https://www.creativekidsbrisbane.com.au/
Mill Water Park and Play Space in Petrie
- Trading Hours: All year round (daily)
- Activity: With custom-designed areas for both aquatic and adventure play, kids can explore, splash, and socialize in an inclusive environment.
- Address: 12 Moreton Parade, Petrie QLD 4502
- Website: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/Parks/The-Mill-Play-Space
Aussie World
- Trading Hours:Daily, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Activity: Over 30 rides and attractions
- Address:73 Frizzo Rd, Palmview QLD 4553
- Website:https://www.aussieworld.com.au/
Freemans Organic Farm
- Trading Hours:Friday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Activity: Farm tours and lookout
- Address:618 Tomewin Mountain Rd, Currumbin Valley
- Website:https://www.freemansorganicfarm.org/
Plaster Fun House
- Trading Hours:Daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Activity: Plaster and ceramic painting
- Address:5/1396 Creek Rd, Carina QLD 4152
- Website:https://www.pfhbrisbaneeast.com.au/
Oz Comic Con
- Trading Hours:13th-14th September, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Activity: Anime cosplay contest and Exhibition
- Address:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Website:https://ozcomiccon.com/brisbane/
The Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway
- Trading Hours:3 times a month
- Activity: Hop on board an immaculate vintage wooden carriage or vintage dining cars and discover the rich mining history of the Ipswich area. Enjoy walking tracks overlooking the lake.
- Address:Swanbank Coal Rd, Swanbank QLD 4306
- Website:https://www.qpsr.org/
Lone Pine Sanctuary
- Trading Hours: 9AM – 5.00PM Monday To Sunday
- Activity: Koala & Wildlife Animal Encounters
- Address: 708 Jesmond Road Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069
- Website: https://lonepinekoalasanctuary.com/
Paradise Country Theme Park
- Trading Hours:All year round, from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Activity: Farm and wildlife animal encounters
- Address:Production Dr, Oxenford QLD 4210
- Website:https://paradisecountry.com.au/
Archie Brother’s Arcade
- Trading Hours:Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Activity: Bowling, mini golf, laser tag, arcade games
- Address:30 King St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
- Website:https://archiebrothers.com.au/activities/arcade-games
Southbank Parkland
- Trading Hours:Friday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Activity:is a water-play park at South Bank that teaches kids about the water cycle through fountains, water jets, and an interactive map of river systems. It combines fun and learning.
- Address:South Bank Parklands, Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia.
- Website:https://southbankcorporation.com.au/places/parklands
Glow Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain
- Trading Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Activity: Explore the purpose-built cave to observe glow worms up close. Each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. Learn about the life cycle and behavior of glow worms through informative presentations.
- Address: 104–144 Hartley Road, North Tamborine QLD 4272, Australia
- Website: www.tamborineglowworms.com.au
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
- Trading Hours: Open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Activity: Explore a 1.5 km pathway through the rainforest, including a 40-meter high bridge offering panoramic views.
- Address: 333 Geissmann Drive, North Tamborine, QLD 4272, Australia.
- Website: www.tamborineskywalk.com
