Weekend of 11 – 13 September 2026
Families across the Redlands Coast can enjoy museum activities, a gallery exhibition, the long-running Cleveland Markets and a free multicultural festival on Russell Island.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Digger Door Scavenger Hunt
11–13 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
Kids search the museum for 8 handcrafted ‘Digger Door’ plaques hiding native animals in construction gear.
Babies and Toddlers: Textiles Exhibition
11–13 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
Nostalgic display of baby/toddler clothing, keepsakes and a restored antique pram.
Old SchoolHouse Gallery Art Exhibition – 'Parallel'
11–13 September 2026 | Old SchoolHouse Gallery, Cleveland
Colourful collaborative show by artists Jenny McNamara and Jess King celebrating eight years exhibiting together.
Cleveland Markets
13 September 2026 | 115 Bloomfield St, Cleveland
32-year-running Sunday farmers/artisan market with 70+ stalls of fresh produce, arts/crafts and food.
Bay Islands Fusion Festival (Multi Cultural Festival)
12 September 2026 | Russell Island Parklands, Russell Island
Free community festival with cultural performances, live music, dance, storytelling, food and family activities celebrating the island communities.
Weekend of 4 – 6 September 2026
Families across the Redlands Coast have plenty to choose from this weekend, with eco markets, museum activities, story time sessions and a Father’s Day celebration.
Events are arranged per suburb.
IndigiScapes Eco Markets
5 September 2026 | Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Capalaba
Open-air eco-friendly markets set within native bushland, featuring 50+ eco stalls, native plant nursery, food vans, live music and a nature scavenger hunt for kids.
Father's Day Family Fun Day
6 September 2026 | Koala Tavern, Capalaba
A Father’s Day celebration with a live D’Aguilar Wildlife Show, face painting and a balloon artist, plus live music from noon.
Digger Door Scavenger Hunt
4–6 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
Search the museum for 8 handcrafted wooden Digger Doors, each featuring interactive moving compartments with a different native Australian animal in a construction hard hat.
Babies and Toddlers: Textiles Exhibition
4–6 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
A nostalgic display of baby garments, accessories and treasured keepsakes showcasing how babies and toddlers were cared for and dressed across generations.
Family Picture Hunt – Spring Holiday Scavenger Hunt
4–6 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
Families wander through the museum galleries on a self-guided object-hunt, following picture clues to discover hidden treasures tucked among the displays.
Redlands RSL Father's Day Buffet Breakfast
6 September 2026 | Redlands RSL, Cleveland
A hot-and-cold buffet breakfast at Redlands RSL for Father’s Day, family-priced with free entry for toddlers – a relaxed sit-down family celebration.
Village Markets: Spring Edition
5 September 2026 | Lions Community Hall and Old SchoolHouse Gallery, Cleveland
A family-friendly spring market with stalls, food vendors, arts and crafts, children’s activities, Devonshire tea, entertainment and classic cars.
Friday Story Time Fun!
4 September 2026 | Cleveland, Victoria Point & Capalaba Libraries, Cleveland
Free drop-in story time sessions for children aged 0-5 running simultaneously at three Redlands Coast libraries, with stories, movement and songs. No bookings required.
NAIDOC 2026 Exhibition: Fifty Years of Deadly
4–6 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
A visual truth-telling exhibition honouring fifty years of First Nations strength and achievement, curated by Margie Kennedy of the COOEE Program.
Saturday Story Time
5 September 2026 | Victoria Point Library, Victoria Point
A free, fun-filled Saturday morning of storytelling and craft for children aged 0-8, with movement, rhymes, songs and interactive activities. No bookings required.
