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.
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Summer School Holidays at MoB | Brisbane CBD

With creative activities every day, crafty kids and their families are invited to join MoB’s free and affordable activities these school holidays!
Highlights include:
- Bright and bold mini tote bag decorating at Tiny Totes, inspired by the Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition.
- Create-your-own sparking suncatcher at Dazzle Discs.
- Bright and colourful badge making inspired by the Precious exhibition at the Cut + Collect Badge Studio.
- A special before-hours Young Explorers Tour of the Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition.
- Teens tote bags design and print bold in Printed Stories and animate using simple stop-motion in Micro Motion Makers.
- Collect, curate and create at Micro Museum.
- 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, please visit the MoB website for details.
Please be advised that Quiet Afternoons are still available every Tuesday during school holidays from 2pm-5pm. Museum of Brisbane is closed on Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January).