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Melt Festival: Queer Arts Program
A multidisciplinary arts festival celebrating queer culture through performances, experimental art, and community hub events.
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Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Explore the captivating world of sculpture through Sculptors Queensland’s dynamic exhibitions, showcasing the mastery of local artists. Our curated displays unveil the diverse expressions of form, material, and concept, offering a visual feast for art enthusiasts. Join us on a journey of discovery and appreciation, as we celebrate the power of sculpture to inspire, provoke thought, and elevate the human experience. Sculptors Queensland, Brisbane Sculpture Festival is open during Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha opening hours.
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Rubber Duck
A large-scale, whimsical art installation by Florentijn Hofman that invites public interaction and curiosity in an outdoor setting.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free Guided Tours
A guided nature walk through the botanical gardens exploring local flora and ecological systems.
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Volunteer Guided Walk: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
A guided educational walk through the gardens led by local volunteers, focusing on botany and the history of the site.
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Volunteer Guided Tours
Informative walking tours led by volunteers exploring the history and botanical significance of the city's oldest gardens.
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Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - McDowall Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you. Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including managing environmental weeds, revegetating with local native plants, creating habitat for native wildlife, and citizen science projects. The McDowall Bushcare Group meet every Tuesday from 8.30-11.30am.
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Volunteering with Paten Park Native Nursery
Volunteering can be done any day and time during the nursery opening hours. Please email or phone the nursery directly to organise your first time. Paten Park Native Nursery is a not-for-profit community organisation whose objective is the propagation and promotion of the indigenous plants of SE Qld.
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FREE: Walk the Kangaroo Point - Green Bridges - City loop
Join us for a walk around the Kangaroo Point - Green Bridge loop. We'll meet outside Joey's Cafe. We walk across the top of the Kangaroo Point cliffs, along the Southbank waterfront, across the Neville Bonner Bridge through old city Botanical Gardens, about 5 city blocks, then back over the new Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, along Main Street to The Pineapple Hotel. The Walk is about 7kms and takes about 80 to 90 minutes. Meet at 5:55pm (or earlier) for 6:00pm Start. Walk at your own pace as we stop at a number of catch up points along the way so you won't get left behind. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome, but the dinner venue is not. Relax. Even if it your first time, we aim to make all feel welcome and it's a good idea to turn up a little early. Optionally. After the walk, we stop at the Pineapple Hotel for dinner and / or a drink, a great way to socialise in a group setting. The conversation is more dynamic in the group setting, so if your a bit shy you can enjoy being a listener, if there's a topic your passionate about, you can jump right in on it. The menu can be found here: There is free parking from 5pm near Joey's Cafe, the Pineapple Hotel and the streets between. Plan on arriving a little early (10-15 minutes) we can have a chat and you have a buffer if traffic is poor. We do leave on time and once started I don't get a chance to check for messages as it is unsafe do while walking. If there is mild rain I'll do the walk, but, if it is pouring down or well set in, I'll just do dinner. Remember we are all adults so. I thank you as my guests that you bring your manners and be respectful! Please keep your RSVP up to date. It is seen by Meetup and your host as a sign of disrespect of you are a 'No Show' thank you. PLEASE NOTE This is NOT a formal organisation and has no public liability insurance. We are a group of people who get together, taking full personal responsibility at all times. By attending an activity, you agree automatically to take full responsibility for yourself.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Wednesday 28 Oct7
Nicholas Park Bushcare Group
This is a Habitat Brisbane Bushcare Group under the leadership of Janet Mangan. The group meets every second Wednesday morning from 7.30 – 9.30 am. This site features good remnant dry rainforest, in particular an enormous Hard Quandong (Elaeocarpus obovatus), and other creek species including Weeping Lilli Pilli, Black Bean, Green Kamala, Native Grape vine, Stephania, Smilax, Jagera, Guioa and Australian Ebony. With help from Brisbane City Council, the group helps preserve the remaining indigenous vegetation and encourage its regeneration. For more information and dates for working bees email Janet Mangan at [email protected].
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Holland Park community gardeners
Visit the Holland Park Library garden to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
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Mitchelton gardeners seed savers
Meet Mitchelton Library gardeners in the meeting room to create herb, vegetable, and flower seed packs for library customers.
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Grange Library growers working bees
Visit Grange Library to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Thursday 29 Oct6
Tea with History - October 2026
Due to popular demand and in fairness to all, bookings will be taken no more than one month ahead, with payment at time of booking.
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Subtropical Homes Walking Tour
An expert-led architectural walking tour focusing on Brisbane’s unique subtropical design and urban history.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
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Friday 30 Oct4
Yoorala Street West Bushcare Group
Join the Yoorala Street West Bushcare Group's working bee to conduct maintenance of the adjacent section of Enoggera creek. Everyone is welcome to join and no experience or equipment is required.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Saturday 31 Oct10
Hallowheelin
Get your costumes ready, light up your bike and join Bicycle Queensland and Pedal Party for Hallowheelin’, a Halloween ride along the Brisbane river on Saturday 31 October. Hallowheelin’ is all about bringing people together for a fun, colourful and creative night on bikes.
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Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Gertrude Petty Place Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including managing environmental weeds, revegetating with local native plants, creating habitat for native wildlife and citizen science projects.
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Billai Dhagun Circuit Guided Walk
Join experienced volunteer guides in a guided walk through the stunning Boondall Wetlands Reserve. Learn about the unique plants and animals of the wetlands on this gentle, easy, all abilities 2km walk. Participants can visit the Bird Hide, observe distinct changes in vegetation, and discover why Boondall Wetlands is an internationally important conservation area. Requirements: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, secure and fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Bring drinking water and a snack or picnic lunch as there are no food outlets on site. Arrive 10 minutes early. Note: Walks are subject to weather and environmental conditions.
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Mitchelton gardeners working bee
Visit the Mitchelton Library garden to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
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Cosmic Collisions
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History. Narrated by Robert Redford. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.
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Fright Night Festival
Get ready for a frightfully fun night out at Fright Night Festival. Head to Mt Ommaney Centre Carpark for a free Halloween celebration packed with spooky surprises and family-friendly fun. From delicious food trucks and thrilling rides to live music and roaming street performers, there’s something around every corner to keep you entertained. Dress to impress (or terrify) for the costume competition, bring your friends and family, and soak up the electric atmosphere. Whether you’re in it for the treats, the tunes, or just a great night out in the community, Fright Night Festival is set to be a scream. This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
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Sunday 1 Nov8
Free Guided Tour
Friends of Toowong Cemetery run 11 different guided walking tours each year. Guided tours are free but donations are appreciated to help us continue our work. Tours are on the first Sunday of each month (February to December) from 10:30am to 12:00. There's no need to book, just meet under the flagpole in Canon Garland Place at the Toowong Cemetery. Parking is available inside the cemetery. Our next tour is on Sunday 1 November 2026. The tour is limited to 20 people. Wear enclosed shoes, a hat and sunscreen or bring an umbrella, and don't forget a bottle of water. Some tours include steep hills and a walking stick or walking poles may be helpful. The Museum may open after our guided tours if volunteers are available. The Toowong Cemetery Museum is the former Sexton's office. The Museum has an extensive display of photographs and artefacts.
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Taylor Range Biodiversity Monthly Land Care Group
Come along and be part of Taylor Range Club monthly Biodiversity Working Group. Join the first Sunday of each month from 7.30am to 9.30am. Help protect the current and future biodiversity of their special environment. Enjoy meeting new people from your local community.
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Friends of Bur'uda Hanlon Park working bee
Join us for regular bushcare at Bur'uda Hanlon Park! We will be weeding around native plants, watering any recent plantings and removing rubbish. Planting season will be March to May. Meet us at the big lawn near Junction St; look around until you find us. Our working bees are on the first Sunday of the month, except January. Please wear long pants, a hat, strong shoes and bring a water bottle. Proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
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'Guardian Angels' grave cleaning day
Every month, something quietly wonderful happens at South Brisbane Cemetery. Neighbours, families, history lovers, and curious newcomers roll up their sleeves and come together as part of our Guardian Angels program. A cheerful, hands-on initiative where we clean and care for the graves of those long gone, but never forgotten. Launched in 2018 (with roots reaching back to 2005), this volunteer program invites people of all ages and backgrounds to help preserve the beauty and dignity of one of Brisbane's most historic cemeteries. Whether you're gently washing a headstone, trimming overgrown grass, or simply uncovering a long-hidden inscription, every small act reveals a story and restores a little light to the lives buried here. These relaxed, feel-good days have become one of our most loved community events, with many participants returning month after month, some even bringing along the whole family. Children often find joy in the 'treasure hunt' aspect of the work, while adults appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and chance to connect with both history and new friends. We're working section by section, grave by grave, with care and respect. It's not just about tidying up, it's about honouring lives lived and reconnecting our community with its past. Some of the graves we clean haven't been visited in decades, and for many of our volunteers, the work becomes deeply meaningful. Over the years, we've also come together for big clean-ups after the 2011 floods and participated in Clean Up Australia Day events. The energy and warmth of these group efforts continue to inspire us. If you've ever been curious about grave care, love local history, or simply want to spend a Saturday morning doing something truly rewarding, we'd love to welcome you. No experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm, a hat, and maybe a friend or two. We'll provide the tools, guidance, and good company. Come along and be part of something special because every grave has a story, and every helping hand makes a difference.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
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Cosmic Collisions
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History. Narrated by Robert Redford. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.
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Monday 2 Nov3
Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Tuesday 3 Nov6
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - McDowall Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you. Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including managing environmental weeds, revegetating with local native plants, creating habitat for native wildlife, and citizen science projects. The McDowall Bushcare Group meet every Tuesday from 8.30-11.30am.
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Volunteering with Paten Park Native Nursery
Volunteering can be done any day and time during the nursery opening hours. Please email or phone the nursery directly to organise your first time. Paten Park Native Nursery is a not-for-profit community organisation whose objective is the propagation and promotion of the indigenous plants of SE Qld.
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Southside community craft circle
This is a craft group that makes items to support the disadvantaged in the community.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Wednesday 4 Nov7
Abseiling
Pinnacle Sports are stoked to offer a range of adventures at the iconic Kangaroo Point cliffs, funded by the Brisbane City Council. Click on an activity to see available dates and find out more! Move Well Activities are open to all people from 10 years and up. Move Well Youth Activities which are run during school holidays are suitable to young people 10-17 years.
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Holland Park community gardeners
Visit the Holland Park Library garden to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
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Mitchelton gardeners seed savers
Meet Mitchelton Library gardeners in the meeting room to create herb, vegetable, and flower seed packs for library customers.
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Grange Library growers working bees
Visit Grange Library to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
5
Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Thursday 5 Nov5
Tranzmission Live: The Antidote @ Studio 188 – MELT Festival 2026
4ZZZ’s Tranzmission brings its community radio spirit to the stage for a live seated event celebrating trans joy across Brisbane/Meanjin and Ipswich/Tulmur. Featuring live music, two community panels, drag performance, and conversation with local trans and gender diverse artists and community members, The Antidote is a night of joy, resistance, storytelling, and connection. Together, we gather to celebrate the power of community. Part of MELT Festival 2026.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
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Friday 6 Nov8
Diwali Festival of Lights
Join the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and experience the joy, colour and spirit of one of the most important festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide. Traditionally observed over five days, Diwali symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
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Sunset at Witton Barracks
A relaxed community evening filled with great food, live music, local stalls, and drinks as the sun sets over the historic Witton Barracks. Delicious eats from local vendors, browse unique market stalls, fire pits and drinks from the Good People bar bus. All proceeds go back to Witton Barracks social enterprise and community hub. Lots of space to sit, dogs welcome and a playground for the kids. Conveniently located next to Indooroopilly Train Station. Perfect Friday evening catch-up with friends, family, and the local community (including our local Cr Penny Wolff).
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The Service - MELT Festival
MELT is an annual festival celebrating queer arts and culture in Brisbane.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Diwali Festival 2026
Celebrate Diwali Festival at Mt Gravatt Westfield this November! This Diwali, join the spectacular celebration at Westfield Mt Gravatt, where the spirit of light, joy, and togetherness comes alive! Experience the magic of one of the most vibrant festivals on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, with vibrant cultural performances and family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy.
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Supanova 2026
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is Australia's premier pop culture event, where fandom comes to life! We celebrate the worlds of film and television, fantasy, comic books, anime, sci-fi, cartoons, books, gaming, and collectables. Join us for a massive weekend of Supa-Star celebrities, cosplay, fan clubs, creative masterclasses, Q&As, tournaments and competitions, and a hall full of shopping possibilities. It's a family-friendly event where all children aged 12 and under receive FREE admission with a paying adult! Carer/Companion Card Holders – Free alongside a paid ticketholder. It has been a long-standing policy of Supanova to allow Carer and Companion Card holders complimentary entry alongside those they are caring for. For Companion Cardholders, simply present your valid card when you arrive to have your ticket scanned, and your companion will be given complimentary entry to assist you throughout the event. The same applies for Carer Cardholders, who will be given free admission when attending to assist a paid ticketholder. Please note that an admission ticket must be purchased to receive complimentary carer or companion entry, and that both parties must be present upon admission to the event.
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Saturday 7 Nov14
Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Proudly Sponsored by Brisbane City Council. Heritage Hands Festival Sandgate is a two-day celebration of traditional and specialist craft, featuring artisan demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions and markets across Sandgate. On Friday, enjoy hands-on workshops and Make ’n’ Movie, a unique evening event where you can craft while watching films. On Saturday, explore the free festival program, including artisan makers, the Heritage Makers Market, exhibitions and family-friendly activities, before concluding with PechaKucha: Heritage Hands – Made to Last, an evening of inspiring visual storytelling.
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Crosby Road bushcare
Help regenerate a precious patch of urban bush below Bartley’s Hill Lookout in Ascot. We plant native species to attract birds, bees, bats and lizards, while removing the invasive plants that crowd them. Join any monthly working bee starting at 7am on the first Saturday of every month except January. Requirements: Wear protective clothing, a hat and gloves. Insect repellent recommended in summer. No experience necessary. Meeting point: We meet near bus stop 21 Bushview on the north side of Crosby Road - look for the container with a bat and butterfly mural.
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Australian Pollinator Week event day
Australian Pollinator Week acknowledges our important and unique insect pollinators during spring. It is a designated week when communities, businesses and organisations can come together to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs. Come join us at the Amphitheatre for some citizen science, art and craft activities and much more!
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Balaangala Community Garden Working Bee
Working bees are on the 1st Saturdays of the month, starting about 2.30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come once, every now and then, or every time. It’s good to check before you come via email or facebook. The garden has been planted with native plants that have been and continue to be used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as food, and for tools, medicine and craft. The aim is to help group members, local residents and visitors learn about and appreciate (a small part of) Indigenous Culture and Knowledge.
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Walton Bridge Bushcare Group
Walton Bridge bushcare is on the first Saturday of every month except January. The working bee starts at 3:30 pm and goes until 5:30 pm, daylight permitting. The bushcare site is located along the creek banks where Fish Creek joins Enoggera Creek at Walton Bridge Reserve 941 Waterworks Road, The Gap. You need to wear boots, gloves, a hat and appropriate clothing. It’s also advisable to apply insect repellent and sunscreen. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walton Bridge is part of the Brisbane City Council Habitat Brisbane program. The group leader is Anne Jones telephone 0438 047 910.
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Mitchelton gardeners working bee
Visit the Mitchelton Library garden to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
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Cannon Hill community street tree planting
Join us for a free family-friendly tree planting event and help make Cannon Hill greener, cooler and more walkable. You will have the opportunity to plant trees in your local street and help grow our urban forest. Get to know your neighbours whilst beautifying your local area. New street trees are carefully chosen to suit the site and local area. Planting holes will be dug beforehand, and all tools will be supplied. This is a great opportunity for children and adults alike to learn about the trees being planted and the important role they play in creating cooler streets, supporting local wildlife and benefiting future generations. As a thank you for participating, enjoy a free sausage sizzle after planting and take home a free native plant. What to bring: For your comfort and safety, participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and to bring a reusable water bottle. Streets to be planted include: Aster Street, Beauvardia Street, Blackwood Avenue, Camelia Street, Dahlia Street, Duke Street, Erica Street, Goolara Street, Imperial Avenue, Lang Street, Molloy Road, Montfort Street, Narela Street, Prince Street, Princess Street, Richmond Road and Stanton Street. Further details: Meet at Regent Park (corner of Wynnum Road and Rossiter Street), Cannon Hill. Join us from 9am for a welcome and briefing before planting begins. Planting opportunities are available on a first-come basis and will continue while trees remain, so we encourage you to arrive early to take part.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups up to ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Free guided tours
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals or small groups of no more than ten people are free and do not require a booking. Walk times are daily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk, next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
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Cosmic Collisions
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History. Narrated by Robert Redford. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.
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Moreton Bay Eco Fest
Moreton Bay Eco Fest is a free fun-filled family day out celebrating sustainability, eco-friendly living and smarter waste management. Bust recycling myths, learn the latest eco-friendly tips, and discover practical ways to live sustainably. Connect with sustainability experts including waste warrior Craig Reucassel, best known for diving into Australia's rubbish problem on ABC's The War on Waste. Moreton Bay Eco Fest is designed to inspire new ideas and build knowledge through interactive, hands-on workshops and experiences. Getting there is easy. Free parking is available onsite. Or skip the hassle altogether, the campus is right next to Petrie Station, so it's a quick 50c train ride away. Where: UniSC Moreton Bay. When: Saturday 7 November 2026. Time: 9am–1pm. No tickets required.
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Bulimba Library official reopening
You’re invited to the official opening of the new-look Bulimba Library! Join Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner for the official opening ceremony, along with free activities and entertainment for the whole family. Come and celebrate a new chapter for Bulimba Library, creating modern, accessible and welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy. From 11am, you can enjoy children’s entertainment and family activities including live performance with children’s entertainer Lucas Proudfoot, make and create, technology tinker table, sensory friendly zone, morning tea, and a local history talk with City Archivist Annabel Lloyd.
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Sunday 8 Nov6
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Small Bird Reserve Bushcare Project
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including managing environmental weeds, revegetating with local native plants, creating habitat for native wildlife, and citizen science projects.
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Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Ashgrove Avenue Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 153 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including managing environmental weeds, revegetating with local native plants, creating habitat for native wildlife, and citizen science projects.
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Brisbane Greeters - Seniors Month
Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating stroll around the parts of Brisbane they know and love best, of locations and buildings both old and new. Uncover Brisbane from a Greeters perspective, where you will discover something new while uncovering the city’s secrets and stories. If you are booked into the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on the same day, we will have you back at City Hall in good time.
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Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
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Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
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Cosmic Collisions
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History. Narrated by Robert Redford. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.
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Brisbane City Hall Organ Tour
Explore the heritage-listed organ with insights from one of few organists qualified to play this premier instrument.
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Inked Tattoo Expo Brisbane 2026
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