With the Easter weekend in full swing and school holidays still on, Brisbane is bursting with events made for families and young ones. From live theatre and circus adventures to DIY workshops and sweet-filled festivals, there’s plenty to keep the little (and not-so-little) ones entertained. Here’s your complete guide to family-friendly events happening from April 11 to 13, 2025, across Brisbane.
New Farm
April 11–12
Charlie & The Bin Chicken
Venue: Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Category: Theatre – Kids
A quirky, fun-filled musical about friendship, adventure, and a beloved Aussie bird.
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April 10
Flabbergasters
Venue: Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Category: Circus/Theatre – Kids
A wild ride of zany circus stunts, illusions, and high-energy clowning.
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April 11–13
Journey Beyond Reality with Mystique
Venue: Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Category: Magic/Illusion Show
A mind-bending spectacle of magic, illusions, and family-friendly thrills.
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Chermside
April 12
Tie Dye
Venue: Burnie Brae Centre
Category: Creative Workshop – Kids
Let the kids get messy and make wearable art at this free tie-dye workshop.
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Hamilton
April 13
Easter Family Day
Venue: Portside Wharf
Category: Community – Family
Easter-themed fun for the whole family, with entertainment, markets and more.
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South Brisbane
April 10–22
Cirque Alice
Venue: Concert Hall, QPAC
Category: Theatre – Circus/Family
A magical circus interpretation of the Alice in Wonderland tale, with stunning visuals.
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April 11–13
International Cake Show Australia
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Category: Festival – Food/Family
Sweet treats, edible art, live demos and workshops – a feast for the senses.
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Brisbane City
April 11–13
Room on the Broom
Venue: QUT Gardens Theatre
Category: Theatre – Kids
A spellbinding stage adaptation of the bestselling picture book.
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Seven Hills
March 20 – April 12
Backbone Theatre for Babies: What’s in the Woods?
Venue: Backbone Youth Arts
Category: Theatre – Babies & Toddlers
An immersive, sensory theatre experience designed for Brisbane’s tiniest theatre-goers.
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From magic acts to Easter festivities, Brisbane is delivering big on fun for families this weekend. Whether you’re exploring with toddlers or tweens, the city’s got hands-on, high-energy, and imaginative options that everyone will enjoy. Choose your favourites and make the most of this action-packed holiday weekend.
