With the weather warming up across Brisbane, family events are being rolled out in parks from north to south and in-between. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend then look no further!
MOOROOKA FAMILY FUN DAY
Moorooka’s Pegg’s Park will be alive on Saturday with entertainment for the whole family.
The popular Moorooka Family Fun Day is back once again thanks to the Moorooka Lions Club and Councillor Steve Griffiths.
There’s live entertainment scheduled from 12pm as well as rides, face painting, animal farm and wildlife shows for the kids.
Cr Steve Griffiths is also inviting the community to visit his mobile office on the day to collect a free plant to take home as a memento.
Community Stage Program
12pm – 12.05pm: Welcome to Country
12.05pm – 12.25pm – Theresa Creed – Indigenous Poetry accompanied by Guitar
12.35pm – 1.15pm – G-Vox (vocal performance) – Glenala State High School
1.15pm – 1.35pm – JS Dance School – Under 5yrs student performance
1.35pm – 1.55pm – None the Wiser (band) – Brisbane Boys College
1.55pm – 2.15pm – JS Dance School – 7yrs+ student performance
2.15pm – 2.55pm – Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society Community Band
3.05pm – 3.55pm – Moorooka Allstars Community Band
3.55pm – 4.00pm – Thank you and Farewell
Basketball Court Area Program
1pm – 2pm – River City Steel Band & Mini Rivers Steel Band performances
2pm – 3pm – River City Steel Band – Steel Drum Workshop
For more information and updates, visit the Brisbane City Council website or Moorooka Lions on Facebook.
BRACKEN RIDGE BACKYARD BONANZA
On the Northside? Try the Bracken Ridge Backyard Bonanza.
Brisbane’s own Bluey and Bingo will be live on stage at the McPherson Park at 10.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm.
There’s free entry and rides, including a rock wall, giant slide and tea cups. Train rides are $2 each or $15 for a 10 ride pass. Community members can also expect market stalls, community stalls and so much more!
BRISBANE KITE FESTIVAL
If you’re around Tingalpa on Sunday, be sure to look to the skies for the Brisbane Kite Festival.
Held at the Tingalpa Model Aero Club grounds (Minnippi Parklankds, Stanton Road), Kites QLD will fly their huge colourful kites and a wide variety of kites will be on sale for everyone to join in.
Sausage sizzle, food trucks, children’s rides, face-painting and other activities promise a lovely day in the winter sun.
Organised by the Rotary clubs of Balmoral and Carindale.
For more information, visit Brisbane Kite Festival.
There’s a full list of Brisbane City Council events available online here.
