A festival of German culture spread across venues citywide, with events on film, fashion, food, business, science and tradition, and a focus on Brisbane's ties with Germany.
A guided 2.5km bushwalk at dusk through one of Brisbane's bushland reserves, learning what makes the area special. The track has hills, stairs and rough patches, so you'll need moderate fitness and a small torch.
Ten mixed teams play short 5-a-side football matches for charity, in a format that welcomes club players and newcomers alike. Off the pitch there's food, market stalls, DJ sets and giveaways, and spectators are welcome.
An exhibition of clothing by Magpie Goose, an Aboriginal-owned label and social enterprise. Each piece tells a story, drawing on the work of First Nations designers and artists across Queensland and further afield.
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.
A volunteer leads a short, easy walk along a wetland track, pointing out native plants and explaining how First Nations people and early colonists used them. Kids need an adult with them.
A drop-in play space for families with young children. Kids can get messy in an art room, climb and stack big blocks, try on dress-ups, join story and song sessions or read in little nooks.
Bold vinyl graphics and timber sculptural pieces spread over the walls and ceiling of the museum's entrance in this residency by Renee Kire. Her work reworks Minimalism from a feminist angle, highlighting women the movement overlooked.
An art prize exhibition on genre painting, a favourite subject of long-time art society fellow Audrey Gibbs. Expect everyday scenes of ordinary people at home, at work and at leisure.
An experienced local guide leads a walking tour and shares what they know and love about Brisbane. Walks run through the city centre or a historic suburb, for residents and tourists.
An exhibition of this year's finalist portraits by Brisbane artists, each picturing someone from the city, from well-known faces to everyday locals. The works deal with identity, belonging and being seen.
A hands-on CPR session covering infants, children and adults, so you can keep someone going until paramedics arrive. Ambulance committee trainers also explain how a defibrillator is used.
Kids pick up a free activity sheet at reception and play I Spy through five exhibitions of local art and history, hunting for small details like flowers. Parents and carers get one too.
The winning photos from this year's Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards, taken by people who live, work or study in Brisbane. The theme is Everyday Brisbane: local streets, river scenes, and the people and habits of city life.
A skills session for young mountain bikers who already ride singletrack often and want to get better at jumps and drops. It's pitched at confident riders and runs under the Cycling Brisbane program.
A skills session for women who already ride with confidence and want to try off-road mountain biking. Run through Cycling Brisbane, for riders 16 and over.
A self-paced scavenger hunt through the library where you solve puzzles and follow clues to find hidden spaces, history and artworks. Suits families and people of all ages and abilities.
A Quandamooka artist in residence shares the Minjerribah story of Warrajamba, a mermaid whose ending is lost. Visitors can print a mermaid or dugong with stamps she designed, and see her sculptures of reed, cotton tree and shell.
A guided trip up the heritage-listed clock tower in an old cage lift that still runs, going behind huge analogue clock faces and out to a lookout platform. Watch for the bells.
One of the finalists in the Brisbane Portrait Prize talks about their portrait in the gallery: what inspired it, their relationship with the sitter, and the materials and techniques behind it.
Poetry readings across a morning, open to new and experienced writers as well as people who like to listen. Put your name down for the open mic to read something you wrote.
A volunteer guide leads a walk through the Brisbane Portrait Prize exhibition and talks you through the portraits on show. Just turn up shortly before it starts.
A gentle group dance session for queer people and allies, and you don't need any experience. It opens with a welcome circle, then you learn a simple pop routine, wind down with breathwork and stay to chat.
Games and hands-on activities for the whole family, covering robotics, coding, science, art and new tech. Kids of any age can join in with their parents and friends.
Volunteer guides lead an hour-long walk at an easy pace, pointing out plants and features of the gardens and sharing what they know and love about them.
Volunteer guides who love the place lead a gentle walk through the gardens, explaining the plants and landmarks along the way. Each walk runs for about an hour.
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A Brazilian afternoon of feijoada served banquet style with the traditional sides, and a roda de samba where over 10 musicians play samba, pagode and chorinho among the crowd.
Makers who have done an equipment induction can book time on laser cutters, 3D printers, a vinyl cutter, sewing machines and electronics benches. Staff help with software, design tips and pointing you to other makers.
Kids and their grown-ups roll and squish clay into pretend food and goods, playing chef or shopkeeper. A hands-on sensory session from the First 5 Forever early-years program.
A panel of Queensland crime writers talks about setting murder mysteries everywhere from beaches to country towns. There's also afternoon tea, book signings and a chance to meet the authors.
A monthly group that meets to talk over one chosen book. The current pick is Samantha Harvey's Orbital, so read it beforehand and come ready to share your take.
A school P&C fundraiser with market stalls, food trucks, stage acts, rides and games for kids, and fireworks to finish. You don't need any link to the school to come along.
Curator Nicole Crosswell leads a Zoom talk on the Council's outdoor art show in city laneways, light boxes and banners. She covers the artists, the stories in each work and how the pieces were made for public spaces.
An organic farmers market with fruit, veg, meat, seafood, dairy, bread and pantry goods. There's also a plant nursery, kids activities, and stalls for coffee, kombucha and breakfast.
A low-impact Pilates class outdoors by the river for any fitness level, followed by coffee and a chat with the group. Bring a mat or towel and water; bad weather cancels it.
A book club for women that walks to coffee together, talks through the book everyone has read, then walks back. Spoilers are fair game, so finish it first.
A neighbourhood market with stalls selling flowers, baked goods, condiments, homewares, kids' toys, clothing, pet treats, beauty products, garden stakes and metal signs.
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 calm play session before the children's space opens, with dimmer lights, softer music, toys and books. It suits families with disability or sensory processing differences, or anyone wanting a quieter visit.
A weekly get-together run by Brisbane's Malayalam-speaking community, with time to connect, reflect and hear encouraging messages. Everyone is welcome.
Brisbane children's writer and illustrator Meredith Downes runs a workshop for people 16 and over on building animal stories for kids, from characters and settings to plot. Writing exercises and prompts help you make a start.
Teens aged 13 to 17 drop in to make things, from mixed-media miniatures to zines, badges and journals, with materials and snacks supplied. Nobody needs art experience, and staff supervise instead of parents.
A one-hour stroll around the gardens with a volunteer guide, who points out the plants and other highlights along the way. The pace is easy and the walk is aimed at adults.
Brisbane Excelsior Band plays brass arrangements of film themes, from Star Wars to the Indiana Jones adventures, with Howard Taylor conducting. Suits families and fans of movie music.
A small market where every seller brings their stock in a suitcase or two. Expect vintage finds, art, clothing, books, records and handmade goods, with swapping and haggling welcome.
Parents and children aged 3 and up use a simple iPad app to turn drawings or photos into talking characters, building language skills while having a laugh together.
A guided walk through Queensland's main war memorial and its interactive exhibition, with guides telling the stories of Australians who served in war and peacetime. Tours can be adjusted for any age or interest.
SEQ Symphonic Winds play film and TV themes, including The Mandalorian and the Pirates films, plus classic jazz. Afternoon tea or wine and cheese is an optional extra.
A gentle yoga class for older people that helps you stay active as you age. It covers stretching, breathing, strength and balance, with poses done seated or standing.
A big exhibition on 70 years of Jim Henson's puppet makers, from the Muppets and Sesame Street to Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. Hundreds of puppets, animatronic creatures, costumes, props and sketches, plus a full Fraggle Rock film set.
Work by Brisbane artists who live with disability, shown outdoors in accessible public spaces around the city. The exhibition grows out of inclusive arts practice and pushes for a more inclusive city.
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.
A small display of work by a Brisbane artist inspired by rainforests, bushwalks and coastal hikes. It's part of a community art wall featuring local art on environmental themes.
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.
Ensemble Q's chamber music series in a university auditorium whose huge windows look out over a lake. The programs run from Mendelssohn and Mozart to Brahms and the Schubert Octet.
