Bike skills sessions, circus acts and Easter orienteering are part of the more than 400 free and affordable activities in the Schrinner Council’s 2025 Easter Holiday program.
More than 80 per cent of the school holiday program is free and there is something for all ages and interests.
The Magical Mystery Box of Dreams circus variety show will headline this year’s free Lord Mayor’s Children’s program at City Hall.
Families can discover Brisbane’s history at the Museum of Brisbane with clock tower tours and new activities including the Micro Museum and Monster Mashup.
Free events at our Council’s libraries, environment centres and parks will offer everything from wildlife experiences to BMX workshops.
There are around 140 Active and Healthy events, including yoga classes, freestyle scooter coaching, and self-defence classes.
For the first time, Downfall Creek Bushland Centre will offer Nature Play which promotes sensory play through mud kitchens.
Brisbane’s Biggest Easter Weekend at Victoria Park from 18-21 April will offer an orienteering challenge, craft activities, a petting zoo, live music, and food trucks.
Brisbane Youth Week runs from 6 to 12 April and includes music programs, live performances, and sport activities, such as dance, bubble soccer, and archery.
Bookings are required for many of the activities in our Council’s Easter program.
To plan your schedule and book, visit brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘School Holiday Events’.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“We have hundreds of free and affordable activities across libraries, parks, museums and environment centres these school holidays.
“Easter is a special time, and we want to make sure everyone can get out and enjoy our incredible city, while keeping costs down.
“It’s all part of our commitment to ensure we continue to give residents more to see and do for less in our suburbs.”
BACKGROUND
Active and Healthy classes
This Easter, around 140 Active and Healthy classes will keep children engaged over the break, with obstacle courses, dance classes and sporting skills galore.
Libraries
Council’s libraries are bursting at the seams with activities, including The Silverback’s Song: Storytime and gorilla games with Dannika Patterson and Music styles with Meryn and Frank.
Planetarium
Open every day of the holidays apart from public holidays, there are incredible shows available – book ahead!
Brisbane Powerhouse
With a line-up of exciting shows almost guaranteed to sellout, including a magic circus show, Charlie & The Bin Chicken, and everyone’s favourite Peppa Pig – book ahead!
Bike workshops
Cycling Brisbane offers skills sessions for people of all ages and levels of riding experience.
Youth Week
Brisbane Youth Week will run from 6 to 12 April and includes a range of activities including t-shirt printing and archery
