"Come and Play Author" Day

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10am – 2:30pm
To celebrate Children's Book Week 2026, the CBCA Queensland Branch is hosting "Come and Play Author" Day for children aged 4–8 years and their carers.Come along and enjoy a book reading, performance or craft session with Queensland authors and illustrators.Books on sale to have signed by your favourite author or illustrator.Authors and illustrators include Clare McFadden, Yvonne Mes, Kia Hing Fay, Alison McLennan, Sophie Beer, Kriste

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10 – 11:30am
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environ

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10:30am – 12pm
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environ

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10 – 11:30am
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environm

Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10 – 11:30am
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environ

Monday, September 7, 2026, 10 – 11:30am
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environmen

Friday, September 11, 2026, 10 – 11:30am
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environme

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:30am – 12pm
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly enviro

Monday, September 21, 2026, 10 – 11:30am
Our Messy Play sessions are all about hands-on fun and sensory exploration using taste-safe, food-based materials. We create a welcoming space for all ages, with a dedicated baby zone for 6–18 months, a toddler zone for busy little movers, and during school holidays we also welcome over 5s to join in the fun.These sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environme

Sunday, September 13, 2026, 6am – 12pm
The Transurban Bridge to Brisbane is Queensland's largest community fun run event, attracting around 40,000 participants each year.Celebrating its 30th year, Bridge to Brisbane takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can be a one of thousands of runners, walkers, and wheelers traversing the iconic Gateway Bridge and local Brisbane streets to raise millions for local charities.You can choose from 2 course options:10km course: starts at t

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6 – 8pm
How can renters prepare for future floods, cyclones and severe storms within Brisbane’s growing apartment community? This webinar supports tenants to understand the possible impacts of extreme weather events when living in a high rise building. Flood Recovery Solicitors from Tenants Queensland will cover common scenarios and questions renters may face during disaster recovery.Gain a high level understanding of:flood ri

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6 – 8pm
Learn practical ways to efficiently and safely plan for future floods, storms and cyclones within your apartment building and community. Hear from Brisbane-based experts and experienced Body Corporate Committee Members about how they have successfully reduced flood impacts, improved disaster preparedness, and strengthened resilience within their apartment buildings.Gain a high level understanding of:how other Brisbane apartment buildings have

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm
Floods, cyclones and severe storms present unique challenges for Brisbane’s apartment communities. This webinar will help Body Corporate Committees, building managers and residents reflect on the preparedness of their building and explore practical steps to improve preparedness before disaster strikes.By strengthening awareness, planning and coordination, the webinar supports more resilient apartment communities and improved prepared

Friday, August 28, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm
Come and show your support for DV survivors at our "Dress to Express" Walk & Rally in the CBD at 4pm, Friday 28 August.Coercive control through fashion (eg being told what you can/cannot wear, how to wear your hair etc) is one of the first and most common signs of control in an abusive relationship and many women have reported experiencing this. It can also lead to other types of control.On Dress to Express Day, in partnership with Brisbane

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 3 – 5:30pm
Back for its 7th year, the Great Brisbane Tram Pull Challenge returns to the Brisbane Tramway Museum, Ferny Grove, for an afternoon of fun, teamwork and friendly competition.Teams will race to pull a one-tonne historic tram across the finish line, with the winning team taking home the Tram Pull Trophy, local bragging rights and a $250 voucher to a local business in The Gap Ward of their choice.The event starts at 3pm. Team registrations ar

Friday, August 14, 2026, 10am – 4pm
This annual eclectic and exciting Exhibition and Gallery Shop features the work of eight prominent Brisbane artists.We each work in our own distinctive style using a wide range of materials and techniques, and together these present a vibrant and cohesive display of beautifully hand-crafted artworks including wearables, homewares, jewellery and gifts to admire and purchase.Our 2026 theme is “heARTfelt” and we hope our works our work

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30pm
A contemporary concert by Multitude choir featuring pop, rock and music from Broadway.
Venue: Sandgate Town Hall, SandgateVenue address: Sandgate Town Hall, corner of Cliff and Seymour Streets, SandgateVenue type: Community Hall, General Council venuePrimary event type: MusicEvent type: MusicCost: See ticketing websiteAge: Suitable for all agesBookings: Bookings required via the Trybooking website.

Monday, August 24, 2026, 1 – 4pm
Scattered Arts is presenting an exhibition of handmade arts and crafts for one week. Ten members will showcase a wide range of orignal handcrafted items all made locally in Brisbane. One of a kind jewellery, fused glass creations, digital collage prints and cards, unique textile arts, fashion and homewares, lino prints, original paintings and prints, papier maché products, equisite miniatures and felted scarves will all feature.Open daily w

Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:30 – 10:30am
We are back for the 2026 Daffodil Day Dip… Who’s in?Take a cold dip through all of August to raise funds for cancer research. Do it to honour those who have been lost to cancer, and those beautiful friends and family who have faced cancer with courage, strength, and grace.Each cold dip is about being brave - pushing through the discomfort, standing together, and reminding ourselves we’re not alone.Dress in your best yello

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10am – 3pm
Visit Australia’s national sail training ship, STS Young Endeavour, in Brisbane!Explore the ship, meet the Royal Australian Navy staff crew, and hear from the Young Endeavour Ambassadors about their voyage experience, and ask the team how you can apply for your own voyage of a lifetime.The event is free, open to all ages and great for the whole family. Visitors are encouraged to wear enclosed, flat shoes and shorts/pants.Since 1988, the

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:30am – 2:45pm
The Great Baby Beach Adventure is an imagination powered journey to the best place in the world. THE BEACH. Jacob will transport you from his living room to a world of waves, sand, sunscreen, and maybe even a pirate or two. All the fun that the beach might bring, without the sand.Building from our big kids show for 3-10 year olds, The Great Baby Beach Adventure will take babies from 0-3 on a journey with their parents and guardians throu

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 3 – 5pm
Come and play indoor games and have afternoon tea with your friends. Free and fun!
Venue: New Inala Hall, InalaVenue address: New Inala Hall, corner of Corsair Avenue and Wirraway Parade, InalaVenue type: Community Hall, General Council venuePrimary event type: Fitness & well-beingEvent type: Fitness & well-being, FreeAge range: Kids, Teens, Young adultsCost: FreeAge: Suitable for ages 12-25Booking

Sunday, August 2, 2026, 1 – 4pm
Puberty, periods and everything in between can feel like a lot for our girls and for us. At Elladee we make this easier to navigate. We are two registered nurse who share a love for women's health. Join us for a relaxed, nurse led afternoon for mums and daughters (dads and other caregivers are also warmly welcome).This session is for girls aged 9-12. It is a gentle and foundational session to discuss, what is happening in their bodies, what is norm

Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 12 – 1:30pm
Visible Ink Takeover the QSM Stage featuring BADPOSTURE.Comprised of two best mates from high school, BADPOSTURE is the name chosen to represent this playful, honest and rebellious duo. Nyan Tun & Doff have created their own lane. Their debut mixtape titled "The First Tape" was released on April Fools( as a somewhat humorous move). The tape is a brilliant & interesting introduction to this dynamic duo!Come and check them out on the Que

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 1 – 2pm
*** This event has been cancelled *** An information and co-design session for the Youth Climate Action Fund.Come along to an information and co-design session to better understand the Youth Climate Action Fund and how you can get funded for your climate solutions!Brisbane has officially been selected as one of just 300 cities worldwide to receive funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies under the Youth Climate Action Fund, which empowers young people

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10 – 11:30am
Go nuts about fruit in small spaces!Even a small garden can give you this pleasure.There's nothing quite like picking and eating fruit you've grown yourself - and you don't need a big backyard to do it!Perfect for apartment and townhouse dwellers wanting to grow on a balcony, terrace, deck or courtyard - and anyone else working with a small garden.Join Northey Street City Farm co-founder, Dick Copeman, as he shares his list of favourite fru

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9am – 12pm
Somewhere between art and science lies the ancient practice of alchemy.For over a millennium, alchemy caught the eye of those who could see there was more to this world.Using various techniques, alchemists experimented with natural materials to discover what they were made of and what they could become.This endeavour to understand nature evolved into the fields of science we know today.In this workshop we will explore:the origins of alchemy -

The Gap State High School, 1020 Waterworks Road, The Gap Qld 4061Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10am – 3pm
Brisbane West Eco Fest is an inspiring and educational, community-run, family-friendly event will bring together community, creativity, and sustainability for people living in The Gap and surrounding suburbs.Enjoy an array of sustainability oriented stalls, speakers, activities, entertainment, food, and free native plants!For more information, visit Facebook.Location: The Gap Stat

Sunday, September 20, 2026, 5:30 – 10:30am
Get ready to take on the ultimate bitumen-to-bush adventure as the Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run returns on Sunday 20 September 2026 for its 10th anniversary.Starting at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan), you'll enjoy a scenic all-terrain course winding through the beautiful Toohey Forest, combining paved pathways, bush tracks and challenging trail sections.Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a new goal or tackling your

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm
An information and co-design session for the Youth Climate Action Fund.Come along to an information and co-design session to better understand the Youth Climate Action Fund and how you can get funded for your climate solutions!Brisbane has officially been selected as one of just 300 cities worldwide to receive funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies under the Youth Climate Action Fund, which empowers young people to step up, build skills and d