Weekend of 28 – 30 August 2026
This weekend brings a model railway show, a waterfront makers market and an ongoing museum scavenger hunt for younger visitors.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Friday Story Time Fun!
28 August 2026 | Capalaba Library, Capalaba
A free story time session for children aged 0-5 at Capalaba Library, no bookings required.
Kids Club
30 August 2026 | Koala Tavern, Capalaba
A free weekly kids club with activities and entertainment for younger visitors.
Digger Door Scavenger Hunt
28 – 30 August 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
A free self-guided hunt for hidden construction and animal-themed plaques around the museum,…
Twilight Makers Market
29 August 2026 | Raby Bay Harbour Park, Cleveland
A recurring waterfront market with local makers and food trucks, running into the evening.
GV Fest 175
29 August 2026 | Grand View Hotel, Cleveland
A free all-ages daytime festival with a dedicated kids zone, marking 175 years of Queensland’s…
Monthly Animal Farm
30 August 2026 | Cleveland Sands Tavern, Cleveland
A free monthly animal farm visit for families, held on the last Sunday of the month.
Redland Bay Fiesta
30 August 2026 | Redland Bay Hotel, Redland Bay
A family-friendly foodie night market with food trucks, dessert stalls and giveaways.
Redlands Model Railway Show
29 – 30 August 2026 | Thornlands State School, Thornlands
The 13th annual interactive model railway display, run by the local museum, with entry…
This weekend’s activities span a ticketed hobby show, a free community market and a self-guided museum trail, giving families a mix of structured and drop-in options.
Weekend of 21 – 23 August 2026
That weekend paired a costume disco for kids with a community arts festival offering activities for the whole family.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Kids Disco: Book Week Costume Party
21 August 2026 | Sharks Sporting Club, Victoria Point
A Book Week costume disco for children aged 5 to 12, with a DJ and a free kids buffet.
FUSION Arts Festival
22 August 2026 | Redlands College, Wellington Point
A community arts festival with performances, drama, dance, exhibitions, food trucks and family…
Between the disco and the festival, the weekend gave families two very different ways to get involved locally.
