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Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
The ultimate AI marketing toolkit for your business
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how small businesses and entrepreneurs create and deliver marketing content. In this workshop, Kate vanderVoort of Social Mediology will introduce you to the must-have generative AI tools that will help you craft compelling copy, engaging visuals, and videos that resonate with your audience. Event schedule Registration and networking: 9–9.30am Workshop: 9.30-11.30amBrisbane City Council, with Social Mediology, is delivering this free workshop to support local businesses to grow and thrive. Look out for further events in the business series.
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.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Bollywood fitness
Bollywood inspired dance fitness class suitable for all ages and abilities, where we laugh, move and have fun with simple, enjoyable dance steps together. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Mums and bubs yoga
Bookings essential. Come along and join us under the trees in the park. Join our friendly group of mums practising yoga with bubs. Focused on therapeutic movement and breath and a little me time for mums to move around.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Strength, agility and balance
Bookings essential. Low impact body conditioning programs designed to target strength and improve overall endurance and fitness. Suitable to men and women and all fitness levels are catered for. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
First Five Forever toddler time
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs that will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Grange Library growers working bees
Visit Grange Library to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
CANCELLED: Boxing and gym circuit
***This event has been cancelled*** Bookings essential. Boxing drills to warm up followed by strength circuit on park gym equipment.
Mums and bubs babywearing fitness (Kangatraining)
Bookings essential. This is a safe postnatal mums and bubs workout. Combining core, cardio and strength based exercises while your baby is happy in a baby carrier. Suitable for all abilities.
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
Bookings essential. Focus on a range of movements for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs that will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Fun soccer for kids 2-3 years
Bookings essential. This program offers fun soccer classes specifically designed for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years old. This is a fantastic way to introduce children to the sport of soccer while also promoting physical activity, coordination, teamwork, and confidence.
Hot hula
Bookings essential. Inspired by dances of the Pacific Islands, Hot Hula fitness provides a total body workout. Core focused, easy to follow moves, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. No special equipment needed.
Music beat kids groups
Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.
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.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Bazil Grumble playtime
Bookings essential. Children will have a ball in this series of interactive learn and grow sessions! Using balls, hoops, parachutes, tunnels, jumping sacks, puppets, storybooks, costumes and music, children will explore all the different ways their growing bodies can move. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity for children and their caregivers to experience the fun of social interaction through play.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
First 5 Forever children's storytime
Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories, songs and mark making activities for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Bush Kindy
Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more. Bush Kindy can go for up to 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes vary each week. On the day Arrive 10 minutes before starting time to check in with staff at the centre. All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult. Wear a hat, fully enclosed shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site. It is recommended to bring a spare change of clothes as sessions may include messy play.Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
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.
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Fun soccer for kids 4-5 years
Bookings essential. This program offers fun soccer classes specifically designed for children between the ages of 4 and 5 years old. This is a fantastic way to introduce children to the sport of soccer while also promoting physical activity, coordination, teamwork, and confidence.
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.