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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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The South Bank Truck Festival | South Brisbane
18 May, 2023 - 21 May, 2023
The South Bank Truck Festival is driving into town from 19-21 May 2023. Head to Little Stanley Street, Rainforest Green and Riverside Green to check out the action!Â
Caltex Truck & Trailer Showcase
Little Stanley Street will be closed to traffic for a major display of trucks and trailers. Each truck and trailer in the 30+ vehicle showcase has its own story! The display will be open from Wednesday 17 – Sunday 21 May 2023, all day and night.
Life-size Mack Anthem LEGO Build
Mack Trucks Australia is aiming for a Guinness World Record for the largest truck made from LEGO bricks to celebrate 60 years of manufacturing in the western corridor of Brisbane.
The life-size Mack Anthem will take two months and close to one million LEGO bricks to complete ahead of its launch at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show.
Measuring four metres high, two metres wide, and eight metres long, the truck will be displayed at South Bank Parklands as part of the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show.
Kids Entertainment
Friday 19 May
- Little Stanley Street:
- 10am-1pm – Face painting
- 10am-1pm – Bubble Pirates
- 12-3pm – Miss Pink & Mr Blue
- Riverside Green:
- 12-1pm – RedRocket3
Saturday 20 May
- Little Stanley Street:
- 11am-2pm – Face painting
- Rainforest Green:
- 10am-1pm – Bubble Pirates
- 12-3pm – Miss Pink & Mr Blue
- Riverside Green:
- 12-1pm – RedRocket3
Sunday 21 May
- Little Stanley Street:
- 11am-2pm – Face painting
- Rainforest Green:
- 10am-1pm – Bubble Pirates
- 12-3pm – Miss Pink & Mr Blue