Riverside at the Gardens Market

Craft and art stalls, fresh coffee, croissants, pancakes and food from around the world, with live music and park space for the kids to play. It has run for 40 years as Brisbane's first craft market.

A free market at City Botanic Gardens in Brisbane City. All ages.

The short version

Every Sunday at 8am until 1 Nov, with 3 sessions to go. The next one is this Sunday, Sun 18 Oct. Each session runs for 7 hours. It's free and there's no need to book. It suits all ages. It's outdoors, so keep an eye on the weather.

When: Every Sunday at 8am
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up
Suits: Suitable for all ages
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Markets

3 upcoming dates

Sun 18 Oct8am
Sun 25 Oct8am
Sun 1 Nov8am

Also on in Brisbane City this week

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On nowto 15 Oct

Our pick2026 Recovered Futures ArT Exhibition

Free

More than 250 works by artists who live with mental ill-health, or who care for someone who does, fill a large marquee. The art is for sale, and artists keep most of the money from each sale.

King George Square · Brisbane City

On nowto 2 Apr

Precious

Free

Thousands of objects gathered from over 30 Brisbane collections, both public and private, from textiles and tin toys to tiny architectural models and sea treasures. It's about collecting itself and the local people behind it.

Museum of Brisbane · Brisbane City

On nowto 17 Oct

Seniors art exhibition

Free

Artworks by older Brisbane artists from an over-50s art class, including Terry Hadnutt's Slim Dusty portrait, which won Grand Champion at the Ekka. The works are for sale.

Museum of Brisbane · Brisbane City

9:30amTue 13 Oct

50 Plus: Art class - painting and drawing

$12

A class for over-50s, whether you're new to art or already paint, that starts with drawing basics and builds up to painting.

Fifty Plus Centre · Brisbane City