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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.
West End Markets
A weekly community event featuring music with fresh produce and healthy fast food, fashion and gifts under a canopy of glorious giant fig trees. Davies Park Market West End has a wide array of products and produce that you won’t find anywhere else in Brisbane.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Yoga and meditation
Enjoy stretching, strengthening and breathing techniques combined with relaxation and meditation. No previous yoga experience required.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Zion Hill Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Zion Hill Bushcare Group meet monthly on the first Saturday of the month 7-9am.
Kundalini yoga
This session aims to incorporate ancient yogic practices; yoga posture, breath, mantra, mudra and meditation into one class. When five components are combined, it produces the complete and immensely powerful practice of Kundalini Yoga to uplift your energy, clarify your mind, cultivate your joy and happiness and improve your health and well-being.
Yoga and meditation
Bookings essential. A yoga and meditation therapy based session connecting with nature. This will help you to move towards healthy habits and wellbeing. Helping to reduce stress and anxiety, strengthening body and mind.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Nosworthy Park Bushcare Group meet the first Saturday of each month with morning tea to follow - in summer from 7.30-9.30am and in winter from 8-10am. Venue: Nosworthy Park, 2 Hall Avenue, Corinda
Yoga
*** This event has been cancelled ***. Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Dance cardio in the park
Bookings essential. This dance fitness class is 100% low-impact, all standing, no equipment, and suitable for all fitness levels. The choreographies are simple and easy to follow, designed for beginners, active seniors, and everyone who wants a fun cardio workout that is moderate intensity and gentle on their joints.
Group boxing
Bookings essential. Our group boxing is family friendly and suitable from around 10 years old to seniors. This is ideal for your cardio fitness, strength, coordination and will offer some great self-defence tips.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Burnett Swamp Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Burnett Swamp Bushcare Group meet the first Saturday of the month 8–10am. Venue: Hanlon Park / Bur'uda, 56 Junction Street, Stones Corner
Grange Library growers working bees
Visit Grange Library to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
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.
Egg-cellent Easter games
Bookings essential. Hop along to this eggs-cellent workshop filled with fun and frivolity Easter is a time for celebration and we'd like to celebrate with you in an active and healthy way. Super bunny sack races, bunny's burrow obstacle courses, egg and spoon races and costume relays make this an energetic games session not to be missed! This is a Gold'n'Kids event suitable for seniors and children 4 years and over.
Bugs galore nature art!
Join the fun and dive deep into the fascinating and amazingly diverse world of bugs and other insects and mini-beasts at this imaginative art and craft workshop. Children aged 7+ can get creative, have loads of fun, and create their own weird and wonderful army of cool critters! Requirements: All children must be supervised by an adult throughout. Arrive 10 minutes early to check in and secure your booking. Wear sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring drinking water and a snack or picnic lunch as there are no food outlets on site. Note: activities are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Ashgrove Historical Society
Join us for a fascinating talk about the history of our local area.
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.
Saturday morning book club
For April, read and discuss The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh or I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith. In May, read and discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon or Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Call Sandy on 0414 327 222 for more information.
Zillmere Library garden club
Join other community members who enjoy gardening to share ideas and knowledge at the informal meet-up and learn about library resources and events with a gardening focus. Experienced and beginner gardeners welcome.
Junior Explorers: Shorebird Adventure (7 -12 yrs)
Join us for an exciting combination of creativity and fun as we explore the world of shorebirds! In this hands-on activity, participants will learn about shorebirds and their habitats through crafting and play. They'll create their own shorebird craft and engage in a fun, interactive game that brings these birds to life! After the activity, visit the environment centre's interactive displays or explore the beautiful natural surroundings of the wetlands. On the day of the event: Please arrive 10 minutes before starting time to check in with staff at the environment centre. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Wear sun-safe clothing, sunscreen, fully enclosed shoes, and bring insect repellent. Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane’s iconic Clock Tower. The Clock Tower Tour is a “must do” while in Brisbane! For many years, City Hall’s Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane’s tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of “taking a trip up the tower” happily continues at Museum of Brisbane. The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane’s oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia’s largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells! Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
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.
Tinker table
Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with robots and more. Explore STEAM, coding and robotics in an open learning environment. Ideal for children aged 4 years and older.
Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.