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Our pick A free workshop on growing vanilla in Brisbane, with a walk to the gardens' own vines and vanilla treats to taste.

Growing vanilla

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.

A free nature activity at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Suitable for ages 16+. Bookings needed.

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The short version

One date only: Tue 13 Oct (today), 10am to 1:30pm. It runs for about 3 and a half hours. It's free, but you need to book. For ages 16 and over. It's outdoors, so keep an eye on the weather.

When
Tue 13 Oct, 10am
Cost
Free
Suits
Suitable for ages 16+
Setting
Outdoors
Type
Nature

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8amTue 13 Oct

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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.

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First 5 Forever in the bamboo grove

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

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Journey to the Stars

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A space show narrated by Whoopi Goldberg that follows how stars are born and die, our Sun included. It ends with a guided look at the sky over Brisbane.

Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium · Mount Coot-tha