Family-friendly events feature across local venues this weekend, including festivals, open days, workshops, outdoor activities and interactive experiences for children. Things to do this weekend include science-based activities, library programs, community festivals, planetarium shows and hands-on learning experiences across the area.
Encounters in the Milky Way
15 May 2026 | Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha
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A planetarium experience exploring astronomy and space through immersive visual presentations. The session is designed for families and introduces key concepts about the galaxy and universe.
Kids Sports
15 May 2026 | Wakerley Park, Wakerley
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A community sports session designed for children to participate in outdoor physical activities and team-based games in a relaxed park setting.
Children’s Storytime in the Park
15 May 2026 | Frew Park, Milton
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An outdoor storytelling session for children featuring interactive reading and early literacy activities in a park environment.
Dog Lovers Festival
16 – 17 May 2026 | Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
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A large-scale festival celebrating dogs and pet culture, featuring exhibits, demonstrations, and family-friendly entertainment across two days.
Autumn Fest
16 May 2026 | St David’s Neighbourhood Centre, Coopers Plains
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A community autumn celebration featuring seasonal activities, food stalls and family entertainment in a local neighbourhood setting.
Podcasting for Teens
16 May 2026 | Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly
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A workshop designed for teenagers introducing podcast creation, storytelling and basic audio production skills.
Sphero Games for Families
16 May 2026 | Bulimba Library, Bulimba
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An interactive tech-based family activity using Sphero robots to explore coding, movement and game-based learning.
Brisbane Grammar School Open Day Tours 2026
16 May 2026 | Brisbane Grammar School, Spring Hill
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An open day event offering guided tours of the school campus and information sessions for prospective students and families.
30th Sherwood Community Festival
16 May 2026 | Sherwood Arboretum, Sherwood
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A community festival celebrating its 30th year with live entertainment, food, activities and family-friendly programming.
Family STEAM
16 May 2026 | Chermside Library, Chermside
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A hands-on learning session focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics activities for families and children.
Brisbane Rodeo
16 May 2026 | Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
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A rodeo event featuring traditional rodeo competitions and family entertainment at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Daily | Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
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An interactive exhibition experience for children encouraging observation and creative engagement through visual discovery activities.
Perfect Little Planet
16 – 17 May 2026 | Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha
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A family-friendly planetarium show following a fictional journey through the solar system, designed to introduce children to planetary science.
Little Navigators Early Learning Centre’s Open Day
16 May 2026 | Little Navigators Early Learning, Everton Park
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An open day event for families to explore early learning facilities and meet educators in a childcare environment.
This weekend’s family lineup includes festivals, educational workshops, planetarium shows, community events and hands-on activities across local venues.