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There's a myriad of great festive activities, events and things to do and see in and around Brisbane in the lead up to Christmas this school holiday, many of them free. Here's a guide to some of the best on offer:
APT8 Kids
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There's a whole host of fantastic free happenings - themed and interactive activities for kids throughout the Children's Art Centre and in various spaces in and around QAG and GOMA...more
Brickman Experience
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Brisbane's biggest LEGO Model Exhibition is a must visit for LEGO fans of all ages and features some 60 exhibits with over 5 million LEGO bricks as well as some great Interactive Kids Zones...more
Day Out With Thomas
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Everyone's favourite tank engine and friends return to the Workshops Rail Museum after Christmas, with stories to tell, Thomas-themed activities and crafts...more
Aussie World
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If you haven't visited this super family fun park just north of Brisbane yet, then put it on the school holiday to-do-list for a guaranteed great day out for all ages that won't break the budget...more
Barefoot Nature Play
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Here's a unique Christmas themed holiday activity program for kids set in the great outdoors and combining creativity, imagination and 'old school' fun...more
Lollipop Land
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Young and old believers in magic must take this enchanted tour through a dazzling Christmas fantasy version of the north pole created by two artists inside the old rum distillery at Old Petrie Town...more
Christmas By the Sea
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Take the whole family along to experience the magic of Christmas by the sea at beautiful Scarborough Park, with a Santa village, amusement rides, carols, markets and fireworks...more
Santa Sunday
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There's a whole day of Santa Claus - themed activities happening at the Workshops Rail Museum on Santa Sunday, with Xmas presents to make, games to play, dancing, sing-a-longs and more
Supa Golf
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Queensland's very first fun golf course for all ages and abilities has opened in time for the school holidays, with fun for all the family to be had on its courses...more
Christmas Lights
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Brisbane's landmark historic Government House gets lit up in spectacular festive fashion and throws open its gates for free over five nights to the general public for an enchanted viewing...more
Laserzone
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The ultimate school holiday indoor destination, Laserzone boasts Brisbane's best indoor laser tag circuit, dodgem cars, video and arcade games galore and a jungle adventure for young ones...more
Christmas Express
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All aboard the ultimate festive steam train ride - the Christmas Express, for a fun return day trip from Roma Street station to quaint historic Grandchester Station...more
Riverlife Summer Pass
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Discover what's great about Brisbane's back yard with unlimited equipment hire of kayaks, kikes, rollerblades, kick bikes, instructed adventures in abseiling, stand up paddle boarding and more
The Good Dinosaur
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Celebrate the up-coming release of new movie The Good Dinosaur with the opportunity to meet some characters, take the walk of fame and more, all for free...more
Archery Tag Arena
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You've tried Laser Tag, now try Archery Tag, the latest craze to sweep Australia - it's just like dodge ball except with bows and felt-tipped arrows and it's suited for ages 10+...more
NIDA Holiday Workshops
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These fantastic acting workshops from Australia's prestigious acting academy are coming up in January but places fill quickly so book now...more
The Art of Dr Seuss
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Anyone of any age who's ever loved Dr Seuss should take the opportunity to get along to this amazing retrospective of 70 years of Dr Seuss's art history including art prints & sculptures...more
Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular
Gold Lotto City Hall light spectacular Photo: Must Do Brisbane
As well as an all-new magical light projection show on City Hall this year's must see spectacular will feature the final act of The Nutcracker, The Land of Sweets. Dec 11-24 7.30-12 (every 15 mins) free.
This article first appeared on Must Do Brisbane.
