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Encounters in the Milky Way

Pedro Pascal narrates this space show, made with NASA's support, which moves back through time to trace how chance meetings in space shaped our part of the galaxy. It finishes with a virtual look at the sky above Brisbane.

An event at Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium in Mount Coot-tha. Suitable for ages 8+. Bookings needed.

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9 dates between 16 Oct and 1 Nov. The next one is this Friday, Fri 16 Oct at 2pm. Each session runs for 45 minutes. Tickets: Adult $17.50; Child (3-14 yrs) $11; Concession $13.50. Book ahead. Suitable for ages 8+.

When
9 dates to 1 Nov
Cost
Adult $17.50Child (3-14 yrs) $11Concession $13.50
Suits
Suitable for ages 8+
Setting
At the venue
Type
Community

9 upcoming dates

Also on in Mount Coot-tha this week

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8amTue 13 Oct

Our pickBrisbane Sculpture Festival 2026

Free

A Sculptors Queensland exhibition of work by local sculptors, ranging across different forms, materials and ideas. Browse it any time during the gardens' usual hours.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

9:30amTue 13 Oct

First 5 Forever in the bamboo grove

Free

A singalong for parents and toddlers up to three, with clapping, dancing and action rhymes that help early reading, speech and social development.

Mt Coot-tha Library

10amTue 13 Oct

Our pickGrowing vanilla

Free

A workshop on raising vanilla orchids in Brisbane, from pollinating to picking the beans. You'll walk to the vines in the gardens, learn to cook with a pod and taste some vanilla treats.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha