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Brisbane School Holiday & Weekend Planner for 3-5 October 2025

Welcome to your guide to what’s on in Brisbane! As the school holidays continue and the first weekend of October approaches, the city is buzzing with a fantastic array of activities for everyone. From spooky Halloween adventures and creative workshops to cultural festivals and outdoor movies, there’s no shortage of things to see and do. Whether you’re looking to entertain the kids, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy the beautiful spring weather, our curated list has you covered.

Mansfield

4 October 2025

Carindale Vet Surgery – Nearly a Vet Convention 2025

Carindale Veterinary
A fantastic opportunity for kids who love animals to learn what it’s like to be a veterinarian for a day. This convention includes fun, interactive activities like learning to bandage, looking at x-rays, and listening to a real dog’s heartbeat.
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Manly

4 October 2025

Movies in the Park | Despicable Me 4

Cambridge Parade
Grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a free movie night under the stars with a screening of the family favourite, Despicable Me 4. It’s the perfect way to spend a relaxed evening with family and friends by the beautiful Manly waterfront.
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Boondall

3 October 2025

Junior Explorers: Introduction to Agents of Discovery

Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
Get the kids outdoors for an interactive adventure using the Agents of Discovery mobile app to learn about the local environment. This guided session will introduce you to the game, helping you explore the wetlands and solve challenges along the way.
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Brisbane City

3 October 2025

Bag Bead Studio

Museum of Brisbane
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where you can design and create your own colourful beaded bag accessories. Learn simple techniques to craft a unique piece that reflects your personal style in a fun and relaxed studio setting.
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Cannon Hill

3 October 2025

Halloween Hologram Experience: Brisbane’s Spookiest Family Adventure

Hologram Zoo
Step into a world of cutting-edge technology with this unique family-friendly Halloween adventure. Experience spooky holograms, including ghosts and monsters, in an immersive zoo environment that offers all the fun without the frights.
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Carindale

3 October 2025

Halloween creepy crawlers

Carindale Recreation Reserve
Discover the fascinating world of insects and spiders with a fun, spooky twist perfect for Halloween. This educational event allows children to get up close with local creepy crawlers and learn about their important role in the ecosystem.
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Fortitude Valley

3 October 2025

MINIBOSS Startup Forum

The Precinct
This event is a must for aspiring young entrepreneurs and innovators looking to connect with the startup ecosystem. Join industry leaders and mentors for a day of inspiring talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.
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4 October 2025

Moon Festival

Chinatown Mall
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of Chinatown Mall. Enjoy traditional music, dazzling lion dances, delicious mooncakes, and colourful lantern displays for the whole family.
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Herston

19 September – 2 November 2025

Spooky Putt Putt

Victoria Park
Get into the Halloween spirit with a round of spooky-themed mini-golf suitable for all ages. The course is transformed with ghoulish decorations, creepy characters, and festive fun, making it a perfect family outing.
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Milton

3 October 2025

Children’s storytime in the park

Frew Park
Enjoy a morning of stories, songs, and rhymes in the beautiful surroundings of Frew Park. This free session is a wonderful way for young children to develop their literacy skills while having fun outdoors.
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South Brisbane

20 September – 5 October 2025

Sea of Light

Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Immerse yourself in a stunning, interactive installation where thousands of lights react to your movement. This magical experience allows you to paint with light and explore a glowing landscape, captivating visitors of all ages.
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5 October 2025

Teens Movie My Neighbour Totoro

Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
Catch a special screening of the beloved Studio Ghibli masterpiece, My Neighbour Totoro, on the big screen. This cinematic experience is the perfect outing for teens who appreciate classic animation and heartwarming stories.
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Stafford

23 September – 3 October 2025

FREE School Holiday Fun

Stafford City Shopping Centre
Keep the kids entertained with a range of free, fun-filled activities happening at the shopping centre. The program offers a variety of engaging workshops and entertainment to make the school holidays extra special.
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With so much happening across Brisbane, there’s every reason to get out and explore what the city has to offer. Be sure to click the links for more information and to secure your tickets, as some events may have limited capacity. Have a wonderful time making memories with your family and friends at these fantastic local events.

What to Do This Weekend at Fortitude Valley

Bored with your usual weekend routine? Find yourself flying solo this weekend and unsure of what to do, or where to go? Done with chores and have too much energy left to just stay home? Need cheering up? Or simply looking for something (anything!) new and exciting to do?

Here are four ways to have an unforgettable weekend at Fortitude Valley that is guaranteed to get you out. Out of your usual humdrum weekend routine, out of the doldrums, or just plain out and about.

 

FRIDAY: GO TO THE PROM!

Spend Friday night at Barbara and enjoy a nostalgia-filled Prom Night. SWOP Clothing Exchange, in its first-ever team-up with the popular Fortitude Valley bar, is inviting everyone to come in their best prom outfit. This is the perfect time for slow dancing with your date, or getting your groove on to the beat of your favorite dance hits.  If you miss your prom days, or if you’ve missed going to the prom at all, this is your chance to try for that Prom King or Queen crown. SWOP, a West End store that specialises in recycled clothing, is offering a 15% discount to those who want to check out their merchandise in hopes of finding that perfect prom outfit. Friday-night/date-night has never looked so “prom”-mising!

Prom Night starts at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, 7th April at Barbara, on Warner St.  Details here.

 

SATURDAY:  FEAST YOUR EYES ON ART!

Spend your day immersed in the Valley’s cultural scene. Have an early breakfast at Harvey’s, widely considered as a breakfast institution along James St.  What better way to get your “art day” started than to go to this place where they have elevated brekky-cooking to a fine art.  Try their ricotta-buttermilk pancakes with honeycomb butter and caramelized banana, for some carbohydrate-fueled energy to jumpstart your day.

Photo from Expedia

Now that you’re suitably fortified, head on out to Fortitude Valley’s gallery trail. Visit the Institute of Modern Art and the Brisbane Modern Art Gallery. Check out Artisan‘s collection of Australian crafts and designs. Go to the Heiser Gallery.

Wait, there’s more! You can also look in on the exhibits at Philip Bacon Galleries, RedSea, Mitchell Fine Art, TW Fine Art, and Jan Murphy Gallery. Too much? Just pick and choose. So much art, so little time.

 

Photo from Visit Brisbane

To avoid visual overload, head for a quieter spot for a late lunch. Try King Arthur. Tucked away on Arthur St, just off busy James St., this two-level café has fun and edgy dishes that push culinary boundaries. Their “all-day breakfast menu” is really also perfect for a light lunch. Try their slow-cooked lamb salad, their yummy steak sandwich, or their avocado on grain with some of their chai chia pudding.

 

Street Art in the Valley  (Photo from richardslaughter.com.au)

What if art galleries are not your thing? If your taste in art is notably more pedestrian, book a three-hour street art tour with the Brisbane Greeters. Explore the different colorful murals and street art installations in the Valley, and find out about the stories of the people behind them.

 

SUNDAY: LOOK AT THE BRIGHTSIDE!

Start your Sunday with an open mind. Join Lululemon’s free yoga class in James St. at 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m., and greet the day with a relaxed body and refreshed spirit.

If the downward facing dog isn’t really your style and you’re just not the type to get up early on a Sunday morning, there’s a different kind of dog (event) in town.

The Brightside is hosting Bark & Brews on Warner St. at 2:00 p.m. for Fortitude Valley’s lucky pooches and their proud “paw-rents”. As the event name implies, this event largely centers around dogs and beer. Bring your furry little partner and take fun photos for free in the doggie photo booth. Wear matching outfits and join the “Pooch and Owner Lookalike Competition”. Prizes await the lucky winners, bragging rights included. Have loads of fun with your pet; ice-cold beer in hand, of course. It is, after all, called “Bark & Brews”.

Doughnut Time’s original window on Alfred St. Photo from Visit Brisbane

End your day with some takeaway from Doughnut Time. Although this donut shop has grown to a veritable chain of stores all over Australia, their iconic, original window on Alfred St. is still open. Have some to bring home, before you call it a day.

 

Going to the prom, imbibing the local culture, getting some yoga in and some of Fortitude Valley’s famed café cuisine, plus quality time with your pooch. Oh, and let’s not forget the beer. Most definitely a weekend to remember! Mission accomplished.

 

Photo Credit: Featured photo from Weekend Notes.