10 Things To Do this Labour Day Long Weekend in Brisbane
his year the Labour Day long weekend public holiday falls on Monday 2nd May 2022. If you’re looking for things to do in Brisbane with your kids this Labour Day long weekend, we’ve got you covered!
The celebration of Labour Day has its origins in the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. With that in mind, we’re here to help you make the most of your daily eight hours of recreation this Labour Day long weekend in Brisbane.
1. Science Centre | Queensland Museum
2. Candyland Putt Putt | Herston
Head along to Victoria Park for a brightly coloured adventure through a world covered in delectable delights. They will be bringing back some classic feature holes including Fairy Floss Fairway alongside all new holes, Ice-cream Court, Candy Shoppe, Sugar Shack on Sugar Slopes & Bunny Hop. Find out more here.
3. Perception Deception | Ipswich Art Gallery
Does your brain play tricks on you? Is my reality the same as yours?
Questacon’s family-friendly Perception Deception exhibition explores how our sense of ‘reality’ is formed by our brains using sensory information—but our senses can sometimes deceive us!
Perception Deception consists of hands-on and multimedia experiences, each using perceptual tests and illusions to reveal how our brains edit, prioritise and even add information about the things and people around us. The exhibits cover themes of visual, audio, audio-language, tactile and social perception.
4. Scenic Rim Adventure Festival | Scenic Rim
The Scenic Rim Adventure Festival at Mt Barney Lodge is a long weekend adventure festival of expeditions, walks, talks and wild adventures.
Between 29 April – 2 May 2022, challenge yourself on a guided expedition, be inspired by internationally renowned guest speakers, learn new skills in our workshops, or kick back and watch a film or two, with experiences for all ages, from beginner to advanced. Find out more here.
5. The Sound Society | Roma Street Parkland
6. Alice – A Journey Through Wonderland | Brisbane Arts Theatre
What better way to spend the long-weekend than at the Theatre. Led by a befuddled and busy white rabbit, Alice Liddel stumbles upon a world like none she’s seen before. Wonderland is in endangered by the erratic whims of a queen with the power to destroy everything and Alice must join with new friends, solve an ancient prophecy, save Wonderland and… find her way home. Find out more here.
7. Minibeasts | Pine Rivers
Learn about the hidden world of creepy crawlies in Minibeasts, a hands-on exhibition at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum from 16 March – 30 June 2022.
Minibeasts highlights the spectacular realm of insects, and celebrates all things that creep, crawl, wriggle, squirm, buzz and flutter! Minibeasts are creatures without either a backbone or an internal skeleton (invertebrate), and include beetles, butterflies, spiders, worms, praying mantis, centipedes and bees. Find out more here.
8. Museum of Brisbane & Clock Tower | Brisbane City
There’s a world of culture and creativity to keep little ones busy at MoB these holidays! Play Eye Spy, climb the Clock Tower, hone your drawing skills, and craft your very own superhero badges. Not to mention, a brand new FREE exhibition to explore. Can you come out to play?
The Museum of Brisbane is open 10am – 5pm daily and the clock tower tour operates from 10.15am – 4.45pm every 15 minutes. Find out more here.
9. The Caxton Hotel Seafood Festival
There’s something for everyone at The Caxton Hotel Seafood Festival on this Sunday 1 May from 10am. They’ve taken the best bits from the beloved street festival and jammed it into the entire venue. Reserve a table and treat yourself to a Deluxe Seafood Platter! FREE entry. Live music across two stages plus food trucks and Darren Middleton from Powderfinger.
10. Monster Trucks, Sprintcars, Fireworks | Archerfield Speedway
Monster Trucks, Sprint Cars, Fireworks, Super Sedans, AMCA Nationals, Compact Speedcars and Stock Cars! That’s just a taste of the excitement waiting for your family at Archerfield Speedway this Labour Day long weekend! Early racing will kick off from 3pm on Sunday 1 May with the main program commencing from 6pm. Get the details here.
Other great ideas for the Labour Day long weekend
- Have a picnic at one of these 20 BEST Picnic Spots in Brisbane.
- Head down to the Gold Coast | See our list of 60 AWESOME things to do with kids on the Gold Coast here.
- Visit Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre
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