Brisbane City parents looking to keep the kids busy without breaking the bank can breathe easy this Easter, thanks to a packed line-up of local holiday fun.
1. Museum of Brisbane – Craft and Curiosity
The Museum of Brisbane is offering a mix of hands-on workshops and drop-in activities for kids throughout the Easter school holidays, perfect for curious minds and creative hands. Activities include:
- Collect, Curate and Create at the Micro Museum
- Crafty Movers Workshop to get kids active and artistic
- Precious Punk Badge Studio for making bold, wearable art
- Monster Mashup where imagination runs wild
- Little Artist’s Eye Spy to play detective inside the gallery
- Clock Tower Tours offer sweeping views of Brisbane City
Dates and session times vary by activity, so it’s best to check each one individually for more information.
2. Discovering Ancient Egypt – Queensland Museum
Journey back through time to explore the mysteries, artistry and rituals of one of the world’s most captivating civilisations in Discovering Ancient Egypt, now showing at Queensland Museum. This remarkable exhibition, developed by the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden), offers an extraordinary look into the culture, daily life, and beliefs of ancient Egypt.
Featuring over 200 original artefacts spanning 3,000 years, the exhibition includes:
- Intricate everyday items once used by Egyptians
- Exquisitely painted funerary coffins
- Scrolls and papyrus sheets from the Book of the Dead
- Sculptures and statues from the Saqqara necropolis
- Precious jewellery and ornate objects
- 3D light projections of the Temple of Taffeh
The exhibition also includes interactive digital CT scans of ancient mummified humans and animals, publicly revealed in Australia for the first time. Visitors can explore what lies beneath the wrappings using touchscreen technology, offering a rare blend of science and history.
Now open daily until August 2025, with entry available from 9:40 am to 3:40 pm. Special late openings are available on Friday nights throughout February. The exhibition is located at the Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Level 3. Suitable for all ages, though children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. Visitors are advised to read the subject matter warning before attending.
Ticket Prices:
- Adult: $29.90
- Child (5–17 years): $15
- Concession*: $27
- Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children): $72
- Group (10+ adults): $27 per person
*Concession pricing applies with valid concession card. Prices include GST.
Reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred session time. Popular times may sell out early.
3. Cirque Alice – Family Circus Fun
Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s iconic tale in a stunning theatrical experience that blends circus, music and visual storytelling. Running from 10 to 22 April 2025, this world premiere production at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) brings Wonderland to life with breathtaking acrobatics, vibrant visuals, and a contemporary twist on classical music.
Performance Info:
- Dates: 10–22 April 2025
- Duration: 2 hrs (incl. interval, subject to change)
- Recommended Age: 6+
- Special Effects: Strobe lighting, smoke & haze
- Tickets: $89–$199 + $7.50 fee
- Discounts:
- Group of 4 (A-Reserve): $299 total
- 10+ group bookings: discounted rates
- Group of 4 (A-Reserve): $299 total
- VIP On Stage Tables: Premium seating + complimentary program (14+ only, conditions apply)
Book now to secure preferred seating and showtimes.
4. Candyland Putt Putt – Victoria Park
Victoria Park is the perfect family spot these school holidays, offering more than just mini golf. From 6–21 April 2025, enjoy the colourful Candyland Putt Putt course, a hit with both kids and parents. After playing, relax at the Victoria Park Bistro with city views, great food, a nearby playground, lawn games, and a weekend jumping castle from 11 am–4 pm.
Other family-friendly highlights include:
- Top Tracer Driving Range: Challenge your crew with virtual golf games and leaderboards
- Junior Group Golf Lessons: Held Monday to Thursday during the holidays for kids learning the basics
- Adventure Playground & Giant Lawn Games: Open daily for spontaneous play and relaxation
Bookings are essential for Candyland Putt Putt and strongly recommended for the Bistro. Victoria Park is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm (Tuesdays from 9 am) and is located at 309 Herston Road, Herston.
5. Planetarium Shows – Mt Coot-tha
Brisbane’s Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium offers an educational and entertaining school holiday experience, featuring stunning sky shows in the Cosmic Skydome. Programs range from solar system explorations to family-friendly star stories.
Program highlights include age-specific shows like Perfect Little Planet, Tycho to the Moon, and Black Holes: Journey Into the Unknown, each with a guided night sky tour. Families can also explore space exhibits, watch short films in the Mini Theatre, and visit the Galaxy Gift Shop. Check show descriptions for age suitability.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesday to Thursday: 10 am – 4 pm
- Friday: 10 am – 8 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm
- Closed Mondays and public holidays
Ticketing:
Entry to the general exhibition area is free, while Skydome shows require paid tickets, which are available online or at the venue.
Published 8-April-2025
