Families across Brisbane can look forward to a packed Easter break, with more than 400 free and affordable activities across the city.
The Schrinner Council’s program will give kids more ways to stay active, creative and entertained during the April school holidays.
At the centre of the program is Easter at Roma Street Parkland, the city’s biggest Easter celebration across the long weekend which coincides with Roma Street Parkland’s 25th birthday.
The four-day event showcases why Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital, with free fun for families in suburbs across the city.
Children can step into a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party–themed adventure from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, with daily sessions from 9am to 1pm featuring craft, food, a disco dance party and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Brisbane City Hall will again host the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Program, turning the landmark into a hub for play and creativity.
Families can book free shows including The Common People Family Challenge and My Big Top Circus Family.
Across the suburbs, Brisbane’s 33 libraries will host 127 different events.
These include STEM challenges, craft workshops, storytelling sessions and musical performances for children of all ages.
Council’s Active and Healthy program will keep kids moving with free activities in parks, pools and community facilities.
Families can try pickleball, dragon boating, bouldering, Zumba Kids, martial arts, tennis clinics and basketball skills sessions.
Other highlights to bounce into these Easter school holidays include:
- Brisbane Powerhouse brings the laughs with shows across multiple sessions, including Charlie and the Bin Chicken and Flabbergasters.
- Museum of Brisbane offers free and affordable activities, including Playful Paper Pals and MoB Teens: Woven Stories.
- At the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, families can explore space through immersive dome shows, the Cosmic Skydome and free exhibitions.
- Environment Centres across the city will host hands-on activities connecting children with Brisbane’s natural environment.
- Cycling Brisbane offers workshops for all abilities, including BMX Skills for Girls and mountain bike riding sessions.
- Youth Week features live music from emerging Brisbane artists, alongside tech and creative workshops through Visible Ink Youth Hub.
There is something for every age and interest across Brisbane, with indoor, outdoor and cultural activities close to home.
There are 274 free activities on offer, with most ticketed events priced at around $6 – all requiring bookings due to high demand.
The full program and booking details are available on Council’s website.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“Easter is a special time and we want to make sure everyone can get out and enjoy our incredible city, while keeping costs down.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and school holidays should be a time for families to explore their city and create lasting memories together.
“That’s why we are delivering hundreds of free and affordable activities across our suburbs and city centre this Easter.
“From City Hall to local parks, libraries and community spaces, there’s something happening right across Brisbane for families to enjoy.”
