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Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:30 – 11:30am
The September working bee’s main activities will be mulching (heaps to move) and watering. The mulching helps maintain the site by suppressing weeds, increases moisture retention and reduces erosion.Bring water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, gloves, suitable clothes and footwear. Tools are provided. After the bee, join us for a chat. Bring your own drink and nibbles.
Venue: Esplanade Park, YerongaVenue address: Esplan

Friday, September 18, 2026, 6 – 8pm
4 years ago, the death of Jina (Mahsa) Amini sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom movement across Iran and around the world. This evening brings the UQ and Brisbane community together to mark that anniversary in solidarity and remembrance.Join us for an evening of documentary screening, live music and a photo exhibition, including a classical singing performance by Shirin Majd. Through art, performance and conversation, we explore resistance, ident

Friday, September 11, 2026, 5 – 8pm
Start your weekend by the bay at Twilight on Cambridge, held on the second Friday of each month from 5pm.As the sun goes down, Cambridge Parade comes alive with fairy lights, live music and plenty of places to eat and drink. With most of the street shops glowing under fairy lights, the whole precinct takes on a warm, colourful and relaxed evening atmosphere.Wander along Cambridge Parade, listen to live music and choose your own way to spend the

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1 – 3pm
Get hooked on poetry with 'Poets by the bay' at this fun event for all ages.Relax and take a dive into a sea of images and words as you create your own verse about the beautiful bayside.Your verse may be included in a section of poems to celebrate the BlueWater Festival '28!
Venue: Bracken Ridge LibraryVenue address: Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken RidgeVenue type: LibraryPrimary event type: ArtEvent type

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:30 – 10:30pm
Clairvaux MacKillop College proudly hosts the 2026 Battle of the rock Bands. This annual festival features 30 high school rock bands from across the state.The Festival is proudly supported again by Brisbane City Council's Festival Funding Program.
Primary event type: MusicEvent type: MusicAge: Suitable for all agesBookings: Bookings required via the Try Booking website.Bookings required: No

Friday, September 11, 2026, 4 – 9pm
Bayside Spring Festival is back for another year!Join in on the excitement at George Clayton Park, Manly for a weekend packed with fun for everyone!Whether you're looking for a fun date night, something different to do with your mates, or plans that will entertain the whole family, there is plenty to do all weekend long. It all kicks off Friday night!Friday 11th September, 4pm-9pmWe're incredibly excited to welcome the Manly Serenades to t

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11am – 7pm
Bald Hills State School turns 160 this year and we're marking the occasion with a huge community festival. The day includes:amusement ridessideshow alleymarket stallsfood truckslive entertainmentcircus activitiesfree face paintingroving entertainersa scavenger huntgames for kidsan art exhibitiona silent auctionhistorical displays tracing the school's history back to 1866a bake salea plant stallcommunity raffle with prizes over $12,000firewor