This article gives parents a comprehensive list, of some of our favourite activities on during the Easter long weekend in Brisbane!
If you are looking for things to do over the Easter break, this article will give you the information you are searching for. Because we live here we are the recognised expert for ‘What’s On in Brisbane for Families’. We have an up to date Brisbane Easter long weekend activities guide just in time to help you plan!
Easter is such a special time to spend with the special people in your life. This year Easter falls on the weekend of Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, 2026. There are so many traditions at Easter time. My family always does an Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday, then catch up with family and friends. Or perhaps you make the most of the very long weekend and catch up on some DIY jobs around the house?
I don’t know about you, but many of our Easter traditions have something to do with food! There are hot cross buns, seafood, roasts and basically any recipe that involves chocolate. There can never be too much chocolate at Easter! It is also time in Brisbane to think about pulling out the winter pyjamas (hopefully!) ready for the Sunday morning Easter egg hunt in the cooler morning air.
Create some family traditions with some Easter craft, or make your own creme Easter eggs. There are plenty of activities to do for a fun weekend at home with the family, but there are so many great things to do out and about as well! From Easter putt-putt to an Easter egg hunt around the city, we have detailed all the best events for Easter in our guide.
How to use our Easter long weekend guide:
In our activities guide you will find that we have broken our Easter ideas for families up into the four days of the Easter long weekend to help you find the best Easter activities for you and your family over the Easter holiday period. Then under the day by day breakdown, we have a list of places that are hosting Easter events all through Easter, so you can choose any day to attend!
In our guide you will find things to do over Easter with kids on:
We have listed the best Easter long weekend activities in Brisbane so you can choose your favourites and let the good times (egg) roll!
Families tip: If you are looking for ideas for a weekend getaway from Brisbane, we know that too!
What’s on Good Friday 3 April 2026
Bluewater Festival | Shorncliffe 2026
Organised by the Sandgate Bayside Chamber of Commerce, the famous Bluewater Festival actually kicks off on Thursday 2 April but is in full swing on Good Friday – 3 April 2026 at Moora Park, Shorncliffe. It’s an event not to be missed, and a memorable day out with family and friends. The Bluewater Festival is held on the scenic foreshore at Shorncliffe in conjunction with the annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.
It’s a perfect vantage point to watch the start of this iconic race plus an opportunity to see the Multihull Yacht race start up close off the Pier. Lower Moora Park, Shorncliffe is jam packed with entertainment through the day with live bands, kids workshops, rides, food and markets all culminating into a beach party and fireworks in the evening at 7:30pm.
Read more about our trip to the Bluewater Festival here.
Venue: Moora Park, Shorncliffe
Caboolture Easter Carnival | Caboolture
Head along to the Caboolture Easter Carnival on Friday 3 April 2026 and kick off the long weekend with a day of family fun!
Running from 10am –4pm, you can grab a bite to eat from the range of food and beverage vendors, browse the variety of stalls and enjoy plenty of live entertainment. Here is a taste of what you can expect:
- Rides ($7 each or buy an unlimited rides wristband for only $35!)
- Food & Beverage Stalls
- Buskers
- Face painting
- A visit from the Easter Bunny
Venue: Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture
Good Friday Pop-Up Markets | Redcliffe
Love your market days? Then hop on over to the Good Friday Pop-Up Markets in Redcliffe! Held on the 3 and 5 of April from 8am to 2pm. Take the whole family to meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy some freshly made street food, live music, explore over 200 stalls, and indulge yourself in some chocolatey goodness!
Venue: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
What’s on Easter Saturday 4 April 2026
Easter Weekend at Everton Park Hotel | Everton Park
Hop into the fun this Easter! Join Everton Park Hotel for some egg-citing activities!
- Easter Saturday 4 April – Easter treasure hunt 11am – 1pm; Easter Bunny 1pm – 3pm
- Easter Sunday 5 April – Animal Farm and baby animals 12pm – 2pm; Easter Bunny 1pm – 3pm
- Easter Monday 6 April – Animal Farm and baby animals 11am; Face painting 12pm – 2pm
Venue: 101 Flockton Street, Everton Park
Easter Big Bash | Bulimba
Hop on over to Bulimba Golf Club’s free Easter Big Bash on Saturday 4 April 2026 and let the fun begin!
They’ve got everything you need for an epic Easter celebration from exciting Easter egg hunts to jumping castles, face painting, toe-tapping music, thrilling sack races, and even soccer pitch action!
Find out more about the Easter Big Bash here.
Venue: 105 Quay Street, Bulimba
Easter Long Weekend at Felons: Brisbane CBD
Hop on down this Easter long weekend – there’s fun for the whole family! There’ll be face painting, balloon twisting, and a reptile show on both days, PLUS enjoy their Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday 5 April from 10am. For an egg-citing family adventure filled with colourful eggs, laughter and fun, check out their website here for their full Easter schedule.
Venue: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
What’s on Easter Sunday 5 April 2026
Easter Sunday Eggstravaganza | Sandstone Point Hotel
Hop on over to the annual Easter Sunday Eggstravaganza at Sandstone Point Hotel from 9:30am on Sunday 5 April 2026. The Easter egg hunt is back on with 1000s of eggs to find! Want to give it a crack? It’s free but pre-registrations for the hunt are essential! The egg-citement keeps coming! Enjoy live music, market stalls, craft stations, petting zoo and entertainment. Plus a visit from the Easter Bunny! Free entry into the event! Some activities have an additional cost.
There are more details of Easter Eggstraganza here.
Easter Sunday Pop-Up Markets | Redcliffe
Love your market days? Then hop on over to the Good Friday Pop-Up Markets in Redcliffe! Held on the 3 and 5 of April from 8am to 2pm. Take the whole family to meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy some freshly made street food, life music, and explore over 200 stalls, and indulge yourself in some chocolatey goodness!
Venue: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
What’s on Easter Monday 6 April 2026
Easter Long Weekend | Everton Park
The Everton Park Hotel this Easter has special appearances by the Easter Bunny on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and will pose for photos with your family. But the big ticket item this year is the adorable animal farm on Monday at 11am to wrap up the holiday with some furry friends. Face painting is on offer, too!
Find out more about the Easter Long Weekend at Everton Park here.
Easter events on throughout the Easter holidays
We have created a list of events that are on across multiple days over the Easter long weekend – they may not be on every day so check ahead before you head off.
Hop into the Easter Long Weekend | Victoria Park 2026
Celebrate the Easter long weekend at Victoria Park, where the fun never stops for the whole family! Adults can unwind with live music and indulge in delicious bistro treats, while the kiddos dive into excitement with a jumping castle, giant lawn games, face painting, a bubble artist, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Feeling adventurous? Why not book the whole fam into a round on their Candyland Putt Putt course or swing by the Sip and Swing Bays for some relaxed fun on the range.
Museum of Brisbane & Clock Tower | Brisbane City 2026
With a fun adventure available every single day of the week, there’s so much to see and do at MoB these April School Holidays.
- Dive into story, culture and hands-on creativity with MoB Artist in Residence, Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins at Warrajamba.
- Get crafty at Playful Paper Pals.
- Join a relaxed weaving activity at Weave & Wonder.
- Kickstart the day with a creative adventure with Magpie Goose Young Explorers Tour.
- Join a weaving workshop for teens, guided by Delvene Cockatoo-Collins at Woven Stories.
- Become a detective for the day with a game of Little Artist’s Eye Spy.
- Take in sweeping views of the city by booking a Clock Tower Tour.
Dates and session times vary, so please check individual activities for more details.
Find out more about the Museum of Brisbane’s school holiday activities here.
Brisbane’s Biggest Easter Weekend | Roma Street Parkland
Get ready to hop into Easter fun with these Brisbane City Council events at Roma Street Parkland. From 9am – 1pm on Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 2026, enjoy egg-citing adventures with something for everyone.
Step into a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party–themed adventure and explore at your own pace each day. Dance your heart out at a disco dance party, try your hand at circus tricks, craft your own Easter bonnet, and collect a special chocolate egg or bubble wand treat at the end.
Pop on your bunny ears, gather your friends and family, and join a memorable Easter celebration weekend at Roma Street.
The activities and celebrations include:
- giant lawn games
- food trucks
- an Easter Bunny meet-and-greet on Sunday
For more information about Easter at Roma Street Parkland, click here.
Venue: Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
Easter long weekend activities Brisbane
Easter is a lovely time of year in Brisbane, the weather is just that bit cooler which makes it perfect for hopping out and enjoying what our town has to offer. We hope you find something on the list that will keep each member of your family happy.
