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Australia Day Guide 2020
by Sally Foster (follow)
Family friendly events for Australia Day
Australia Day is coming up, and there is so much to see and do over the long weekend to celebrate with your family. Australia Day is on the 26th January, and then in true Aussie style, there is a public holiday on 27th January.
If you are stuck with what to do over the long weekend, here is our ultimate guide to the best Australia Day events that are happening in and around Brisbane.
1. Australia Day at Southbank
Brisbane's premier destination of Southbank, will be having free live music on the green in the parklands. Enjoy the beautiful views on the lawn with your family, while feasting on delicious takeaway hampers from River Quay Fish, The Jetty, Popolo and Aquitaine. Live music will be playing from 2pm to 6pm.
Where: River Quay, Southbank Parklands
When: Sunday 26th January 2pm to 6pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: The whole family
More Information: See Here.
2. A Very Special Australian Storytime
The Brisbane Square library will be having a free story time of Australian stories.
Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane City
When: Saturday 25th January 11am to 11:30am
Cost: Free
Age Group: 2 to 5 years old
More Information: See Here.
3. Australia Day in Redcliffe
Sutton's Beach in Redcliffe is hosting an idyllic Australia Day celebration that is both free to attend, and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Enjoy beach activities, live music, food trucks and even a Lamington eating competition.
Where: Sutton Beach, Marine Parade, Redcliffe
When: Sunday 26th January from 3pm to 8pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
4. Australia Day Kids Carnival at the Gap Tavern
The Gap Tavern is a family friendly favourite for Brisbane Mums, and this Australia Day they are hosting a kids carnival. There will be face painting, balloon twisters and a jumping castle on the kids deck. As well as the regular awesome food on offer.
Where: 21 Glenquarie Place, The Gap
When: Sunday 26th January from 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
5. Australia Day on Bribie Island
Spend Australia Day at Brennan Park on Bribie Island, for a free family day of beach and sun. Take part in the Lamington or Ice Cream eating competitions, participate in beach activities like sack races, dino egg and spoon races and volleyball and listen to live music.
Where: Brennan Park, Bongaree
When: Sunday 26th January from 3pm to 8pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
6. Australia Day Carpark at Club Ipswich
Club Services Ipswich is having an Australia Day Carpark party. There will be a live grunt rock band, food and drink stalls, a jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo and a pie eating competition.
Where: 5A Lowry Street, North Ipswich
When: Sunday 26th January from 11am to 4pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
7. Aussie Arvo Free Pool Party
Enjoy a free pool party at Lawnton Aquatic Centre this Australia Day. There will be live music, a poolside DJ, rides, games, sausage sizzle and even a movie in the pool. It is set to be the ultimate Australia Day out.
Where: Lawnton Aquatic Centre
When: Sunday 26th January 2pm to 9pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
8. Australia Day Family Fun Day at Everton Park Hotel
The very family friendly Everton Park Hotel is hosting a 'Wildly Fun Wildlife Show' on Australia Day. There will be range of unique Australian wildlife like reptiles, frogs, birds and cute marsupials. There will also be Australian themed food available all day and a kids lamington eating competition.
Where: 101 Flockton St, Everton Park
When: Sunday 26th January from 11am to 12pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
9. Australia Day Weekend at Victoria Park
Victoria Park is hosting an all weekend Australia Day celebration at the bistro. Enjoy Aussie lawn games including tug-of-war and sack races, jumping castle, giant games, kids bubble zone, live music and market carts. Plus you can always enjoy the great food and playground that Victoria Park is famous for.
Where: 309 Herston Road, Herston
When: Saturday 25th January 7am to Sunday 26th January 8pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
10. The Great Australian Dunny Race at Aussie World
Where better to celebrate Australia Day than at Aussie World! Take part in the Great Australian Dunny Race, and enjoy free activities with events, live music and fun for the whole family.
Where: 73 Frizzo Road, Bruce Highway, Palmview
When: Sunday 26th January 8am to 5pm
Cost: Free activities but General admission pricing applies to enter the Aussie World for Australia Day
Age Group: All Ages
More Information: See Here.
Still looking for inspiration? The Brisbane City Council has a huge amount of FREE or low cost activities happening in libraries and parks right across Brisbane over the long weekend. From craft, story time, music, magic, science and sport, you can find out what is going on in a location close to you here.
Australia Day is coming up, and there is so much to see and do over the long weekend to celebrate with your family. Australia Day is on the 26th January, and then in true Aussie style, there is a public holiday on 27th January.
If you are stuck with what to do over the long weekend, here is our ultimate guide to the best Australia Day events that are happening in and around Brisbane.
With social distancing in place and many of us quarantined in our homes this school holidays, we have to get really creative with what to get up to. Here is our guide to help you out. Featuring indoor and outdoor activities.
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Brisbane's premier destination of Southbank, will be having free live music on the green in the parklands. Enjoy the beautiful views on the lawn with your family, while feasting on delicious takeaway hampers from River Quay Fish, The Jetty, Popolo and Aquitaine. Live music will be playing from 2pm to 6pm.
Credit: Visit Brisbane Website
Where: River Quay, Southbank Parklands
When: Sunday 26th January 2pm to 6pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: The whole family
More Information: See Here.
2. A Very Special Australian Storytime
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The Brisbane Crochet Club meets weekly to learn crochet, meet other Brisbane mums, and have a good chat. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come along!
Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane City
When: Saturday 25th January 11am to 11:30am
Cost: Free
Age Group: 2 to 5 years old
More Information: See Here.
3. Australia Day in Redcliffe
Sutton's Beach in Redcliffe is hosting an idyllic Australia Day celebration that is both free to attend, and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Enjoy beach activities, live music, food trucks and even a Lamington eating competition.
Credit: Visit Moreton Bay Website
Where: Sutton Beach, Marine Parade, Redcliffe
When: Sunday 26th January from 3pm to 8pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
4. Australia Day Kids Carnival at the Gap Tavern
The Gap Tavern is a family friendly favourite for Brisbane Mums, and this Australia Day they are hosting a kids carnival. There will be face painting, balloon twisters and a jumping castle on the kids deck. As well as the regular awesome food on offer.
Credit: The Gap Tavern Facebook Page
Where: 21 Glenquarie Place, The Gap
When: Sunday 26th January from 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
5. Australia Day on Bribie Island
Spend Australia Day at Brennan Park on Bribie Island, for a free family day of beach and sun. Take part in the Lamington or Ice Cream eating competitions, participate in beach activities like sack races, dino egg and spoon races and volleyball and listen to live music.
Credit: Visit Moreton Bay Website
Where: Brennan Park, Bongaree
When: Sunday 26th January from 3pm to 8pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
6. Australia Day Carpark at Club Ipswich
Club Services Ipswich is having an Australia Day Carpark party. There will be a live grunt rock band, food and drink stalls, a jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo and a pie eating competition.
Credit: Club Services Ipswich Facebook Page
Where: 5A Lowry Street, North Ipswich
When: Sunday 26th January from 11am to 4pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
7. Aussie Arvo Free Pool Party
Enjoy a free pool party at Lawnton Aquatic Centre this Australia Day. There will be live music, a poolside DJ, rides, games, sausage sizzle and even a movie in the pool. It is set to be the ultimate Australia Day out.
Where: Lawnton Aquatic Centre
When: Sunday 26th January 2pm to 9pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
8. Australia Day Family Fun Day at Everton Park Hotel
The very family friendly Everton Park Hotel is hosting a 'Wildly Fun Wildlife Show' on Australia Day. There will be range of unique Australian wildlife like reptiles, frogs, birds and cute marsupials. There will also be Australian themed food available all day and a kids lamington eating competition.
Credit: Everton Park Hotel Website
Where: 101 Flockton St, Everton Park
When: Sunday 26th January from 11am to 12pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
9. Australia Day Weekend at Victoria Park
Victoria Park is hosting an all weekend Australia Day celebration at the bistro. Enjoy Aussie lawn games including tug-of-war and sack races, jumping castle, giant games, kids bubble zone, live music and market carts. Plus you can always enjoy the great food and playground that Victoria Park is famous for.
Credit: Victoria Park Facebook Page
Where: 309 Herston Road, Herston
When: Saturday 25th January 7am to Sunday 26th January 8pm
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
More Information: See Here.
10. The Great Australian Dunny Race at Aussie World
Where better to celebrate Australia Day than at Aussie World! Take part in the Great Australian Dunny Race, and enjoy free activities with events, live music and fun for the whole family.
Credit: Aussie World Facebook Page
Where: 73 Frizzo Road, Bruce Highway, Palmview
When: Sunday 26th January 8am to 5pm
Cost: Free activities but General admission pricing applies to enter the Aussie World for Australia Day
Age Group: All Ages
More Information: See Here.
Still looking for inspiration? The Brisbane City Council has a huge amount of FREE or low cost activities happening in libraries and parks right across Brisbane over the long weekend. From craft, story time, music, magic, science and sport, you can find out what is going on in a location close to you here.
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