Fun Sports for Kids
Until Wed 30 July 2008 10am to 10.30am
Yeronga Child & Development Centre, 45 Park Road, Yeronga
$4.90 to $10.50 (Depending on the sport)
Fun Sports for Kids is a Sports Program that has been designed to coach children from 2.5 to 7years old, in the basic skills needed for more than 12 kinds of sports. The program aims to improve the child’s self-confidence while giving them the skills and fitness necessary to participate in the following in the variety of sports. The sports include hockey, golf, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, tennis, badminton, croquet, parachute games, football, basketball, netball, cricket and gymnastics.

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Ph: (07) 3848 4088

Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival
26 July 2008 8am - 4pm
Esk Railway Reserve Highland Street
Free entry
The Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival is a wonderful day full of entertainment and activities for the whole family. The day will begin with the Brisbane Valley Bush Poets at 8.00 a.m., followed by a street parade at 9.30 a.m. An all day Multicultural Concert will be playing, and the festival holds more than 80 arts and craft market stalls. The markets will include international food to keep you energised for the events to come. There will also be Medieval Re-enactments, Heritage Motor Cycles, and Vintage Cars.

Web: www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Ph: (07) 5424 2480

Peaks to Points Festival
19 July - 03 Aug 2008
Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Road
Free entry
The Peaks to Points Festival is here to celebrate our beautiful natural environment of greater Brisbane’s southern region, from Flinders Peak to the shores of Moreton Bay. This festival has been organised to raise awareness of our eco-systems, through various entertaining programs of the arts, cultural and environmental events and activities.

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The Kamkars Living Fire Tour
23 July 2008 7pm-10pm
Brisbane City Hall, King George Square Adelaide Street
Adult $70 /Concession $65
The Kamkars are in town and are the largest performing family group in the world. Their music is one of the most active yet accessible ensembles in Middle Eastern music and includes music from Iran with Kurdish and Persian influences. With nine musicians, they are unusual group in that their music consists of adaptations of a few lullabies and also national songs. The children will love the unusual sounds and enjoy this first Australian concert by the Kamkars. The whole family will be entertained by this exclusive concert with its folk music tradition.

Web: www.kamkars.qidinternational.com
Ph: (07) 3391 4433

Forest Friends
13 August 2008
Adult $5.30/ Concession $5.30 Bookings required
Brisbane Forest Park Information Centre, 60 Mount Nebo Road, The Gap
Children will enjoy exploring with the rangers at the Brisbane Forest Park. They will get a chance to learn about and come in contact with some interesting Australian animals. The Park has a large variety of native animals; from birds to invertebrates. There are some unique, vulnerable and endangered animals and plants within the park. The whole family will be entertained as well as educated by this nature experience.

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Ph: (07) 3512 2302

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Yo Picasso Kids
Mon 9 June 2008 - Sun 14 September 2008
10am - 5pm Mon – Fri, 9am - 5pm Sat - Sun
Gallery of Modern Art
Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane

Yo Picasso Kids is an art appreciation program that takes place at the Gallery of Modern Art. There are two paintings by Picasso of his son Paulo, which will be shown to the kids. There are also art-making activities that will introduce them to Picasso’s unique way of painting and the passion he had for his art. They will be shown how to make their very own mask, as well as how to create a paper-cut out sculpture.

Entry Cost: Free
Phone: (07) 38407303
Web: www.qag.qld.gov.au

CREATE Activities
Mon 30 June 2008 - Fri 18 July 200
89am-11am, 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday
Mt Barney Lodge, 1093 Upper Logan Rd, Barney View

At the Mt Barney Lodge they have organised a new eco-program that encourages 6-13year olds to become more interactive with their natural environment. The name CREATE stands for Children’s Recreational and Environmental Activities That Educate.
CREATE is designed to give kids an opportunity to benefit from and connect with the outdoors. They will get the chance to explore, to ponder, to gaze at the sky, observe nature and value natural beauty.
Entry Cost: $15
Phone: (07) 55443233

Wizards and Witches Express
Sat 21 June 2008 - Sun 20 July 2008
9:30am to 5pm
Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich

The kids won’t forget this magical experience that is taking place aboard the Wizards and Witches Express. The event is held at The Workshops rail museum and some of the activities include Sorcerers School, Broom and Cauldron Dining Car and Starlight Labyrinth.

Entry Cost: Adult $49.50, Child $29.50
Phone: (07) 34325100
Web: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

The Little Tin Soldier
Mon 30 June 2008 - Sun 13 July 2008
StageDoor Dinner Theatre, Twelfth Night Complex, 4 Cintra Road, Bowen Hills
Daily at 11am

This enchanted children’s musical is a wonderful experience for the children. The story is based on a tin soldier and his remarkable adventures after being thrown out a window by an evil goblin. He begins his travels in a paper boat and has many amazing episodes before the end of the show. The Little Tin Soldier is a truly charming family musical.

Entry Cost: $15 Adults at children’s prices includes refreshments
Phone: (07) 3216 1115
Web: www.stagedoordinnertheatre.com.au

Kids Bending Rods
Sun 6 July 2008
Nudgee Beach, Fortitude Street, Nudgee Beach
9am - 12pm
Free

In this outdoor experience children will be taught how to catch their own bait with a bait net and yabby pump, bait your hooks, tie knots, cast a rod and hook a fish. All the necessary equipment required for this event will be supplied as well as water and sunscreen. It’s important to bring a hat and also fishing prizes will be awarded throughout the event.

Entry Cost: Free
Phone: (07) 3403 8888/ 0403713820 Bookings essential.
Web: www.2bentrods.com.au

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Festitalia
1 July 10.30am – 7.30pm
RNA Showgrounds - Free entry
Brisbane’s Festitalia is celebrating the Italian lifestyle through great food, music and cultural presentations and activities. Festitalia is a great event for kids and parents alike with many live bands playing and their display of unique artwork. On the Cibo Expresso Stage they will be holding a Little Workers Children’s Fashion Parade and on the Children’s Stage there will be opportunities for kids to sing and dance to their favourite songs.
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Festival Family Day
20 July 10am - 4pm
Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Road, Oxley - Free entry and activities
This fun day is catered for everyone in the family. One of the most interesting events on show is a giant sand sculpture by world renowned sculptor ‘The Sandman’ Dennis Massoud. There is also going to be the children’s theatre, workshops, street performers, dancers and stalls. Live music will be played by guitarist John Malcolm. Other activities include canoeing and bird-watching.
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The Arrival
Wed 2 July 2008 11am - 2pm
Gardens Theatre, 2 George Street, Brisbane CBD - $14 Adult / $11 Child
The kids will love the puppetry and animation of this show. But it’s not only for kids. The Arrival is entertainment for anyone at any age. The story includes floating ships, magical lights and paints a picture of what it’s like to arrive in a new place. There is humour, adventure and challenges that the hero must face that only add to this engaging experience.
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Reading Magic with Domino
Wed 2 July 2008 10.30am
New Farm Library, 135 Sydney Street, New Farm
This event is especially for the kids as Domino the Jester will bring them on a wonderful adventure. Being surrounded by books it can easily become a quiet and mystical place where Domino will perform his juggling, his balancing acts and his magic tricks. Everyone will be included in the magic and laughter.
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What’s On Brisbane by Louise Fowle