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Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Monster Mashup
Be inspired by the treasures in Precious and Micro Museum and let your imagination run wild with Monster Mashup! Mix, match and mash-up pictures to create your own whimsical creature in this fun and free activity available every day of the week during these school holidays. Give your creation a name, a story and share with your friends! Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Monster Mashup website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Royal Queensland Art Society Workshop Festival
In April, the Royal Queensland Art Society Petrie Terrace Gallery is excited to be hosting a 2-week workshop festival! As a part of this festival, we will be holding a variety of workshops that cover a range of themes, artistic mediums and all-age groups: there is something for everyone! To kick off the festival, we will be hosting an Open Day at the gallery on Saturday, 5th of April from 10:30am. This is a great opportunity to meet the workshop tutors and find out more about the workshops, as well as find out more about other local art groups in Brisbane. Please see below workshops available during the festival: - Drawing to See with Dr Kay Kane - Abstract Acrylic - Artist Studio Tour with Beverley Tainton *RQAS Members Only* - Tutored Life Drawing with Scott Breton - Everyday Sketchbooks with Deb Mostert - Introduction to En Plein Air: Painting in the landscape with Richard Blundell - Watercolour Wonder: Embrace the Joy of Splash, Splatter and Surprise with Annette Raff - Oil painting workshop with Isabella Allis - Don't Take that Photo! - Photography workshop with Colin Bushell - Easter Painting with Kathy Sullivan For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit Humanitix. For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 336 71977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook. The Workshop Festival is supported by the Lord Mayor's Community Fund and Cr. Seal Chong Wah, Councillor for Paddington Ward. The Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Precious Punk Badge Studio
Get inspired by the incredible punk rock badge collection in Precious and try your hand at making a rocking pin to take home. Cut, glue and paste your way into a new punk rock look at the Precious Punks Badge Studio. Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Precious Punk Badge Studio website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Make and create for kids
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-11 years and their carers.
Family STEAM
Join us for a morning of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Ideal for children of all ages and their families.
School holidays: Make and create for kids
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years and their carers.
Bands in Parks: Music on the Green
Bands in Parks performs at Lanham Park. Mango Jam Big Band entertains at the Grange Bowls Club. Invite family and friends for an afternoon on the green. The bar will be trading and there will be picnic baskets and cheeseboards for purchase.
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs - Wicked
Enjoy the magic of the movies with Wicked at your local park. The film will start shortly after sundown, so get in early to secure your spot. Take along chairs or a blanket, snacks or purchase from our vendors. Food trucks on site before the movie screening. This movie screening will have subtitles. This event is pet friendly. Please keep your furry friends on a leash if you decide to bring them along.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Monster Mashup
Be inspired by the treasures in Precious and Micro Museum and let your imagination run wild with Monster Mashup! Mix, match and mash-up pictures to create your own whimsical creature in this fun and free activity available every day of the week during these school holidays. Give your creation a name, a story and share with your friends! Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Monster Mashup website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Precious Punk Badge Studio
Get inspired by the incredible punk rock badge collection in Precious and try your hand at making a rocking pin to take home. Cut, glue and paste your way into a new punk rock look at the Precious Punks Badge Studio. Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Precious Punk Badge Studio website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Royal Queensland Art Society Workshop Festival
In April, the Royal Queensland Art Society Petrie Terrace Gallery is excited to be hosting a 2-week workshop festival! As a part of this festival, we will be holding a variety of workshops that cover a range of themes, artistic mediums and all-age groups: there is something for everyone! To kick off the festival, we will be hosting an Open Day at the gallery on Saturday, 5th of April from 10:30am. This is a great opportunity to meet the workshop tutors and find out more about the workshops, as well as find out more about other local art groups in Brisbane. Please see below workshops available during the festival: - Drawing to See with Dr Kay Kane - Abstract Acrylic - Artist Studio Tour with Beverley Tainton *RQAS Members Only* - Tutored Life Drawing with Scott Breton - Everyday Sketchbooks with Deb Mostert - Introduction to En Plein Air: Painting in the landscape with Richard Blundell - Watercolour Wonder: Embrace the Joy of Splash, Splatter and Surprise with Annette Raff - Oil painting workshop with Isabella Allis - Don't Take that Photo! - Photography workshop with Colin Bushell - Easter Painting with Kathy Sullivan For more information on all workshops, the open day and to book tickets, visit Humanitix. For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 336 71977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook. The Workshop Festival is supported by the Lord Mayor's Community Fund and Cr. Seal Chong Wah, Councillor for Paddington Ward. The Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Bands in Parks: Easter Bunny Boogie
Bands in Parks performs at New Farm Park. Easter is nearly upon us and the Easter Bunny is out and about in New Farm Park with Easter eggs, food trucks and music from Bayside Brass, Rivercity Steel Band and South of the River Community Band. It's playtime in the park for bunnies and all furry friends with food trucks, chocolate, live music, and more chocolate.
School Holidays at the Thomas Dixon Centre
These school holidays, discover the magic of movement, music, and creativity these school holidays at the Thomas Dixon Centre! Whether you have little ones or big kids, there's something for everyone. Dance the day away at Family Groove: A Dance Party on Stage, or dive into the whimsical world of Easter Fun: Dance, Create and Celebrate. Head to the Thomas Dixon Centre website to view our full holiday program and register today!
Precious Punk Badge Studio
Get inspired by the incredible punk rock badge collection in Precious and try your hand at making a rocking pin to take home. Cut, glue and paste your way into a new punk rock look at the Precious Punks Badge Studio. Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Precious Punk Badge Studio website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Lord Mayor's Children's Program - The Magical Mystery Box of Dreams
Lord Mayor's Children's Program presents a thrilling circus variety show - Curbside Carnies: The Magical Mystery Box of Dreams. Inspired by the Curbside Carnies’ visit to Brisbane City Hall last year, the Magical Mystery Box of Dreams is all about making a wish, dreaming your dreams, and most importantly, believing in yourself. Created and hosted by Curside Carnies founder, Sophie deLightful, this performance will feature a whole new local performance cast, showcasing skills including hula hopping, juggling, acrobatics, aerials, dance and other amazing feats of strength. The cast will take entertainment to the next level with a relatable and thought provoking storyline that the while family can enjoy. Additional 2pm performance available for registration here. Image credit: Clear Image Photography Why not make a day of it and check out all of the other fun activities Brisbane City has to offer? Book a City Hall Clock Tower Tour, discover Brisbane’s art and history at the Museum of Brisbane, or wander through Roma Street Parklands and seek out one of the many playgrounds.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Monster Mashup
Be inspired by the treasures in Precious and Micro Museum and let your imagination run wild with Monster Mashup! Mix, match and mash-up pictures to create your own whimsical creature in this fun and free activity available every day of the week during these school holidays. Give your creation a name, a story and share with your friends! Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Monster Mashup website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Craft lovers
Bring your own projects to work on alongside like-minded crafters or just come to look for ideas.
The Silverback’s Song: Storytime and gorilla games with Dannika Patterson
Join Dannika Patterson as she shares a warm and lyrical reading of her picture book, The Silverback’s Song. Follow the story of a baby mountain gorilla through the tumbles and triumphs of growing up, then enjoy a series of story-inspired gorilla activities. Ideal for children aged 4–10 years.
Visible Ink takeover the Queen Street Mall stage
Noah Bates is a 21-year-old indie-pop artist from Brisbane/Meanjin, crafting a vibrant blend of 1980s arena sounds and modern alternative pop/rock. Drawing inspiration from legends like Tears for Fears, The 1975, Harry Styles, Sam Fender, and The Strokes, Noah channels these influences into his own self-produced music, creating a fresh yet nostalgic sound. In August 2023, he burst onto the scene with his debut single, "Coffee In Japan," which racked up 57,000 streams on Spotify and gained international airplay. Following up with "Gotta Go" in 2024, he continued to build momentum, leading up to his highly anticipated next release, "Lying Eyes," set for May 2025. A graduate of the renowned Music Industry College, which has nurtured talents like Thelma Plum and Hanni, Noah also earned a coveted spot at the Sarabah songwriting camp. In 2025, he took his music to the stage with a sold-out live band show, marking an exciting new chapter in his career. With a growing fan base and an unmistakable sound, Noah Bates is proving to be a rising force in the indie-pop/rock scene. A Youth Week event.
Lord Mayor's Children's Program - The Magical Mystery Box of Dreams
Lord Mayor's Children's Program presents a thrilling circus variety show - Curbside Carnies: The Magical Mystery Box of Dreams. Inspired by the Curbside Carnies’ visit to Brisbane City Hall last year, the Magical Mystery Box of Dreams is all about making a wish, dreaming your dreams, and most importantly, believing in yourself. Created and hosted by Curside Carnies founder, Sophie deLightful, this performance will feature a whole new local performance cast, showcasing skills including hula hopping, juggling, acrobatics, aerials, dance and other amazing feats of strength. The cast will take entertainment to the next level with a relatable and thought provoking storyline that the while family can enjoy. Additional 10am performance available for registration here. Image credit: Clear Image Photography Why not make a day of it and check out all of the other fun activities Brisbane City has to offer? Book a City Hall Clock Tower Tour, discover Brisbane’s art and history at the Museum of Brisbane, or wander through Roma Street Parklands and seek out one of the many playgrounds.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.