Brisbane has a wide range of family-friendly things to do this weekend, including Easter events, outdoor markets, live performances, free movie nights and interactive shows. Families can enjoy everything from park celebrations and farmers markets to theatre experiences and cinema screenings across the city.
GOOD FRIDAY – The Manly Creative Markets
3 April 2026 | Little Bayside Park, Manly
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A relaxed coastal market experience featuring local stalls, food and artisan goods in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
EATster
3 April 2026 – 5 April 2026 | Eat Street Northshore, Hamilton
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A festive Easter-themed edition of Eat Street featuring food vendors, live entertainment and family activities across the weekend.
Easter Weekend
3 April 2026 – 6 April 2026 | Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
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A large-scale Easter celebration in the park with seasonal activities, entertainment and family-focused outdoor fun.
Play School Live Concert: Humpty’s Big Celebration
4 April 2026 – 6 April 2026 | QUT Gardens Theatre, Brisbane City
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A live stage show based on the beloved children’s program, featuring music, storytelling and interactive fun for young audiences.
Free Movies in the Park “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway”
4 April 2026 | Little Bayside Park, Manly
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A free outdoor cinema screening suitable for families, offering a relaxed evening watching a popular children’s film under the stars.
Jan Powers Farmers Markets
4 April 2026 | Little Bayside Park, Manly
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A well-known farmers market featuring fresh produce, gourmet foods and family-friendly stalls by the waterfront.
Andy Griffiths’ You and Me and The Land of Lost Things
4 April 2026 – 12 April 2026 | Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A theatrical adaptation of the popular children’s book series, designed for family audiences with humour and adventure.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Family Fun Screening
5 April 2026 | Dendy, Coorparoo
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A special family screening event featuring a popular animated film experience in a cinema setting.
West End Markets
Every Saturday | Davies Park, West End
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A weekly community market featuring fresh produce, food stalls and local makers in a relaxed riverside setting.
Milton Markets
Every Sunday | Milton Green, Milton
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A popular Sunday market offering fresh food, artisan goods and family-friendly browsing in a local park setting.
From Easter celebrations and outdoor markets to theatre, cinema and park events, Brisbane offers plenty of family-friendly activities this weekend across parks, cultural venues and community spaces.
