What’s On in Brisbane for Families
Families Magazine shares what’s on for families with kids of all ages across Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. In our ‘What’s On’ in Brisbane this weekend for families calendar you will find our team’s suggestions for weekday, weekend, night-time and school holiday events and activities. All our suggestions suit families and are kid friendly.
If you are hosting a family friendly event you can add that to our calendar by clicking on the link below.
If you are hosting an event you can add that to our calendar by clicking the link below.
Cross River Rail School Holiday Program
4 January - 26 January
Cross River Rail has developed a range of free, fun and exciting educational activities for all ages running from 4th January 2025 to 26th January 2025, providing families with a unique opportunity to enjoy themselves while learning more about one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.
Activities include:
Coding Ozobots
Come along to learn the basics of coding with the world’s cutest robots! Starting with pre-programmed moves, discover how the Ozobots use sensors, and then create your own code to test on an Ozobot.
Dates and Times:
- January 4, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- January 12, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- January 18, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- January 24, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Puzzle Mania
Settle down in a quiet corner of the Experience Centre and bring train stations to life by tackling a range of jigsaw puzzles based on the designs of the stations.
Dates and Times:
- January 5, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 9, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 16, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Magical Kaleidoscopes
Create your own kaleidoscopes using simple materials like cardboard tubes, mirrors, and colorful beads.
Dates and Times:
- January 6, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 10, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 19, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 25, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Make a Model Train Station
Queensland has its own special style of architecture, and so do the new Cross River Rail train stations. Be an architect and design your own train station, then build a model of it.
Dates and Times:
- January 7, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lego Build & Create
Build your own future development! Become an urban planner and design a new precinct.
Dates and Times:
- January 8, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 13, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 17, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 22, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Seed Mosaics
Explore the importance of trees and seeds in the Green Spine along Albert Street. Take inspiration from different types of seeds to create a mosaic masterpiece.
Dates and Times:
- January 11, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 14, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 20, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- January 26, 2025: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bee Green
Discover how to support bees, vital contributors to our ecosystem, with flowering plants and shelter. Watch a beekeeper at work, taste honeycomb, and make a native bee hotel to take home.
Dates and Times:
- January 15, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Bountiful Blooms
Explore how flowers have inspired artwork, including station designs. Use collage to create your own floral masterpiece.
Dates and Times:
- January 21, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Sculpting Nature
Brisbane’s unique native plants feature prominently in station artworks. Explore their textures and create your own sculpture inspired by nature.
Dates and Times:
- January 23, 2025: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm