From Skating to Storytelling: Family Picks for 13 to 15 June 2025

Looking for family-friendly fun this weekend in Brisbane? From cultural festivals to workshops, vintage car displays to roller discos, the city is buzzing with options for all ages. Here’s your go-to guide for engaging, inclusive, and exciting activities for the whole crew between June 13 and 15.


SOUTH BRISBANE

QPAC After Dark Discovery Tour Experience

Date: June 13
Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
Category: Various Activities
Take a behind-the-scenes journey at QPAC with this immersive night-time tour. A rare look into the performing arts world, perfect for curious kids and adults alike.
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NEW FARM

Queensland Games Festival 2025 – Workshops

Date: June 14
Venue: Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse
Category: Various Activities / Workshop / Festival
Interactive and hands-on, these workshops let families explore game design, storytelling, and digital art in a creative environment.
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Queensland Games Festival 2025 – Exhibition

Date: June 14
Venue: Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse
Category: Festival
Discover cutting-edge local and international games, meet developers, and try your hand at new tech at this dynamic exhibition.
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MOUNT GRAVATT EAST

Mount Gravatt East Community Street Tree Planting

Date: June 14
Venue: Kentish Street Park
Category: Family / Environmental
Join the community for a tree planting event that’s great for the planet and a fun way to get your hands dirty. Educational, green, and community-focused.
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BOWEN HILLS

Brisbane Trading Card Show

Date: June 14
Venue: Brisbane Showgrounds
Category: Community
A must for collectors and curious newcomers. Discover rare cards, meet vendors, and enjoy a welcoming community of fellow enthusiasts.
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Hungarian-Polish Cultural Festival in Brisbane

Date: June 14
Venue: Brisbane Polish and Hungarian School, 29 Cintra Rd
Category: Family / Festival
A vibrant celebration of heritage, food, dance, and crafts. This family-friendly festival offers a taste of Europe in the heart of Brisbane.
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RACQ Motorfest

Date: June 15
Venue: Brisbane Showgrounds
Category: Festival / Family / Various Activities
Explore classic and collector vehicles, food trucks, kids’ zones, and roving entertainment. This free family favourite has something for everyone.
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CARSELDINE

Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Market

Date: June 14
Venue: Carseldine Markets, 133 Dorville Road
Category: Family / Market / Festival
Experience a magical Euro-style winter evening with over 250 artisan stalls, live music across two stages, roving performers, and festive food and drinks, including traditional Glühwein and schnapps. Entry is $3.
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CAMP HILL

Camp Hill C&K Kindy Open Day

Date: June 14
Venue: Camp Hill C&K Kindergarten, 71 Wiles Street
Category: Family / Education
Families are invited to explore the nurturing environment of Camp Hill Kindy during Open Day. Meet educators, tour the facilities, and learn about the play-based curriculum and Free Kindy program.
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HAMILTON

Sunday Night Karaoke @ Eat Street Northshore

Date: June 15
Venue: Eat Street Northshore
Category: Various Activities
Wind down the weekend with karaoke, food stalls, and riverfront fun. Open to all ages and perfect for budding performers.
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MILTON

Secret Roller Disco Sunday

Date: June 15
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Category: Various Activities
Strap on your skates and groove at this family-friendly roller disco! Music, movement, and good vibes under the stadium lights.
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BOONDALL

Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance

Dates: June 14–15
Venue: The Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Category: Family
A once-in-a-lifetime farewell performance from legendary ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. An elegant and emotional send-off for skating fans.
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SALISBURY

Salisbury State School Fun Fair

Date: June 14
Venue: Salisbury State School, 19 Cripps Street
Category: Family / Community / Festival
Join the community for a day filled with carnival rides, food trucks, class-run stalls, raffles, and live entertainment. Funds raised will support the school’s playground upgrades.
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From outdoor adventures to cultural showcases, this weekend’s family events in Brisbane prove that fun doesn’t have to mean screen time. Grab the kids, bring the grandparents, and explore something new from June 13 to 15.

Parents of Baby Luka Announce Engagement

In a bittersweet turn of events, the parents of baby Luka, who suffered severe burns in an unprovoked coffee attack at Stones Corner’s Hanlon Park last August, have announced their engagement while the search for their son’s attacker continues to stall.



The couple celebrated their engagement on New Year’s Eve in their new home, where Luka’s father proposed in an intimate setting. “Starting 2025 with my best friend as my fiancé,” Luka’s mother shared on Instagram, accompanied by a photo showing her engagement ring.

The happy news comes amid ongoing frustration over the stalled investigation into the brutal attack that left then nine-month-old Luka with burns to 60% of his body. The incident occurred during a family picnic at Hanlon Park, a popular community space in Stones Corner.

Despite CCTV footage capturing the suspect fleeing the scene, police have been unable to apprehend the attacker, who is believed to have fled to China after travelling from Queensland to Victoria and departing from Sydney Airport on August 31. Detective Inspector Paul Dalton described the investigation as “one of the most complex and sometimes frustrating investigations” he’s had to lead, noting the suspect’s apparent knowledge of police methodologies.

The community rallied around the family following the attack, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $230,000 to support Luka’s treatment and recovery. The family has since relocated to a new area for a fresh start.

However, Luka’s mother recently expressed her disappointment with the investigation’s lack of progress. “No progression on our case and at a standstill from what we have been told,” she posted on social media. “Super upsetting when you see others getting the justice they deserve… but then your boy isn’t receiving the same.”

Queensland Police confirmed this week that investigations remain ongoing, though no new updates are available. A warrant remains active for the suspect on charges of acts intending to cause grievous bodily harm, which carries a potential life sentence.



The motive for the attack remains unclear, though there has been speculation in China about a possible connection to a visa application refusal. Police have withheld the suspect’s identity and specific location to avoid compromising their investigation.

Published 3-February-2025