For the kids · Brisbane, Australia
14 Things to Do in Brisbane with Kids
Parks, zoos, hands-on museums and rides: the Brisbane the kids will actually remember.
Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.
Roma Street Parkland
Park & natureRoma Street Parkland is a 16-hectare subtropical oasis just steps from Brisbane's city center.
Read our full guide →Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Park & natureThe Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, established in 1825, is one of the city's oldest parks, nestled along a bend in the Brisbane River.
Read our full guide →City Botanic Gardens
Park & natureFree entryThe City Botanic Gardens are Brisbane's oldest park and a green heart of the city, a heritage-listed botanical garden sweeping along a bend of the Brisbane River right beside the CBD.
Read our full guide →Queensland Performing Arts Centre
EntertainmentThe Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is a cultural hub located in Brisbane's South Bank precinct.
Read our full guide →Mirimar Cruises
Park & natureMirimar Cruises provides a relaxing way to experience Brisbane from its iconic river.
Read our full guide →Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
Park & natureFree entryKangaroo Point Cliffs Park is a unique natural and recreational area situated along the Brisbane River.
Read our full guide →New Farm Park
Park & natureFree entryNew Farm Park is a beloved green oasis in Brisbane's trendy New Farm neighborhood, stretching along a bend of the Brisbane River.
Read our full guide →Psychic Twin Featherz
EntertainmentPsychic Twin Featherz is a highly regarded spiritual service in Brisbane, run by an experienced psychic medium.
Read our full guide →River to Bay
Park & natureFree entryRiver to Bay is a linear park and nature corridor that stretches along the Brisbane River in the suburb of New Farm.
Read our full guide →Zero Latency VR
EntertainmentZero Latency VR in Newstead, Brisbane, is a premier free-roam virtual reality entertainment venue.
Read our full guide →Quest Room
EntertainmentQuest Room in Spring Hill, Brisbane, offers a variety of escape room experiences that challenge teams to solve puzzles and uncover clues within a set time limit.
Read our full guide →La Boite Theatre
EntertainmentLa Boite Theatre is a cornerstone of Brisbane's performing arts scene, located in the suburb of Kelvin Grove.
Read our full guide →Palace Centro Cinemas
EntertainmentPalace Centro Cinemas is a sophisticated independent cinema located at 39 James St in the trendy James Street precinct of Brisbane, Australia.
Read our full guide →Laruche
EntertainmentFree entryLaruche is a dynamic entertainment space located in the heart of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane's premier nightlife district.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 67 Brisbane places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Brisbane are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Brisbane good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Brisbane?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Brisbane for the full set.
How many days do you need in Brisbane with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.