Searching for exciting and affordable activities for kids and teens in Brisbane during the school holidays? More than 450 free and affordable activities will be delivered by the Schrinner Council during the September school holidays. Libraries, parks, environment centres, and even City Hall will be among the Council venues that come to life with events for the whole family to enjoy. Over the two-week break, 80 percent of activities on offer are completely free, so families can enjoy spending time with one another without spending any money.
The list below offers a variety of options to explore. For more ideas and inspiration, you can visit the Things to see and do in Brisbane and what’s happening in Brisbane this week.
FISHING FUN
Date & Time: Sunday 15 September, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp Park, 99 Mt Ommaney Drive, Jindalee
Age: 10 – 17 years
Cost: $6
Description: Enjoy learning or brushing up on your land–based skills with the multi–award–winning team at 2 Bent Rods. All bait, tackle and equipment is provided. Sunglasses optional. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years. Bookings essential. To book visit 2 Bent Rods (2bentrods.com.au/events). For more information phone Sam on 0403 713 820.
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/fishing-fun-174427818
STEAM AHEAD ON THE INTELINO TRAIN
Date & Time: Tuesday 17 September, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Age: 5 – 8 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Our Intelino train is on a mission and needs your help! Intelino is an interactive smart train, powered by innovative robotic technology. Learn basic coding skills through screen-free adventure and hands-on play. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years. A BNEtechkids workshop. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/steam-ahead-on-the-intelino-train-175513135
FUN BASKETBALL SKILL AND GAMES AT A BASKETBALL COURT
Date & Time: Tuesday 17 September, 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Location: Carol Park Community Park, 11A Southampton Road, Ellen Grove
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball drills and 3×3 action. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-12 years. Children under 12 must have a supervising adult present. Bookings essential. To book visit Made Concepts. For more information phone 0434 433 078
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/fun-basketball-skills-and-games-at-a-basketball-court-174701356
FUN BASKETBALL SKILL AND GAMES AT A BASKETBALL COURT
Date & Time: Tuesday 17 September, 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Location: Carol Park Community Park, 11A Southampton Road, Ellen Grove
Age: 12 – 17 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball drills and 3×3 action. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 12-17 years. Children under 12 must have a supervising adult present. Bookings essential. To book visit Made Concepts. For more information phone 0434 433 078
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/fun-basketball-skills-and-games-at-a-basketball-court-174716759
SENSORY FRIENDLY MAKE AND CREATE
Date & Time: Thursday 19 September, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Let your imagination run wild in this sensory friendly event. Choose how you want to create your masterpiece with options to craft, build or draw. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years who are neurodivergent or experience sensory sensitivity or sensory overload. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/sensory-friendly-make-and-create-175513137
PODCASTING FOR FAMILIES
Date & Time: Saturday 21 September, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Age: 6 – 12 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Bring your friends and family to explore podcasting using the library’s RODECaster Pro equipment. During this session focused on play and experimentation, record audio and learn tips for making memorable content. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years and their families or carers. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/podcasting-for-families-175513138
MAKE AND CREATE
Date & Time: Tuesday 24 September, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Age: 4 – 12 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities inspired by some of our favourite reads. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years and their carers. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/make-and-create-175513139
FUN BASKETBALL SKILL AND GAMES AT A BASKETBALL COURT
Date & Time: Tuesday 24 September, 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Location: Carol Park Community Park, 11A Southampton Road, Ellen Grove
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball drills and 3×3 action. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-12 years. Children under 12 must have a supervising adult present. Bookings essential. To book visit Made Concepts. For more information phone 0434 433 078
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/fun-basketball-skills-and-games-at-a-basketball-court-174701357
FUN BASKETBALL SKILL AND GAMES AT A BASKETBALL COURT
Date & Time: Tuesday 24 September, 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Location: Carol Park Community Park, 11A Southampton Road, Ellen Grove
Age: 12 – 17 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball drills and 3×3 action. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 12-17 years. Children under 12 must have a supervising adult present. Bookings essential. To book visit Made Concepts. For more information phone 0434 433 078
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/fun-basketball-skills-and-games-at-a-basketball-court-174716760
CARTOONING WITH JUST FIVE SHAPES with CARTOON DAVE
Date & Time: Thursday 26 September, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Age: 7 – 12 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Cartoon Dave is back in Australia to deliver some fun and interactive cartoon workshops to the kids of Brisbane. Dave’s NO-RULES approach to cartooning and fully interactive sessions will cover a wide range of topics across Brisbane. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/cartooning-with-just-5-shapes-with-cartoon-dave-175513140
LEARN TO SKATE WORKSHOP
Date & Time: Sunday 29 September, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Jindalee Skate Park, 44 Amazons Place, Jindalee
Age: 6 – 17 years
Cost: FREE
Description: Free skateboarding lessons for people of all skill levels. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6 to 17 years old. Bookings essential. To book email SEQ Skateboard Coaching (seqskateboardcoaching@gmail.com). For more information phone Kale on 0411 784 612.
More info: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/learn-to-skate-workshop-174553675
