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Free Things to Do

These free family activities in Brisbane will help if you are tired of doing the same things all the time with the kids and looking for the best free family activities locally? Then you’ll love our guide on the best free kids’ activities in SE Queensland.

The Best Free Family Activities Guide

You may in fact be surprised by just how many awesome free things to do for families there actually is. In our guide on the best free things to do with kids, we’ve included art galleries, museums, workshops, awesome picnic and BBQ spots which have great playground equipment, loads of free swimming spots, bike tracks, interesting reserves and gardens, plus loads more.

  • Free places to swim
  • Places where kids eat free
  • Free school holiday activities – always updated
  • Free activities for toddlers … & lots more!

So if you’re looking for free things to do with kids this weekend or even during the upcoming school holidays, check out our list of ideas. Now the only problem will be is trying to decide which of these free activities you’ll do first!

Bilambil Heights For Kids

Things to do in Bilambil Heights for Kids

Published on: October 23, 2017
Murphy’s Creek Toowoomba

Murphy’s Creek Toowoomba for Kids

Last Updated on: June 15, 2024
Laurel Bank Park

Laurel Bank Park | Toowoomba’s Answer for Family Friendly Fun!

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023
fishing gold coast

Fishing Gold Coast – Best Spots to Take the Kids to Drop a Line in

Published on: September 20, 2017
colmslie beach reserve feature

REVIEW: Colmslie Beach Reserve – Is this Brisbane’s best park?

Last Updated on: September 7, 2023
480 queen view

480 Queen Street in the City is Great for Families

Published on: September 17, 2017
brisbane botanic gardens

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens & Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

Last Updated on: September 7, 2023
australia day with kids tally creek

Tallebudgera Creek – Your Gold Coast Kids Will LOVE It!

Last Updated on: June 3, 2023
Learn to skate for free on gold coast

Kids Can Learn To Skateboard For FREE On The Gold Coast

Last Updated on: July 21, 2024
John Oxley Reserve

John Oxley Reserve with Kids

Published on: August 24, 2017
Minyon Falls and The Boggy Creek Walk

REVIEW: Minyon Falls and The Boggy Creek Walk with Kids

Last Updated on: June 3, 2023
Nepalese Temples Brisbane South Bank

Kid Friendly Buddhist Temples Brisbane | Education, Empathy, Respect

Published on: August 14, 2017
Father and small boys walk the Mount Warning with kids trail

Climbing Mount Warning with Kids

Last Updated on: June 3, 2023
Sandgate fairy doors

Fairy Doors on the Sandgate/Brighton Foreshore

Last Updated on: March 17, 2025
sunshine coast kids free

Free Things to do on the Sunshine Coast with Kids

Last Updated on: June 3, 2023
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Families Magazine website writes about things to do with toddlers, kids and teenagers in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Toowoomba. In print and online you will also find education and parenting content to help you make informed choices for your family.

Check out our other websites: Get Out with Kids, Christmas in Australia, School Holiday Activities and Fun Facts For Kids where we show you about all the best things to do during the school holidays in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and beyond!

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