Botanic By Night: NightGlow

Name: Botanic By Night: NightGlow
Start: 2026-09-30T00:00+10:00
End: 2026-10-11T00:00+10:00
Location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

An 800-metre night trail past 11 giant lit-up sculptures of Queensland native animals, from koalas to green tree frogs. First Nations artists helped design it, and there are food trucks.

A family event at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. All ages. Bookings needed.

Kids
Outdoors

The short version

On now until 11 October 2026. Only 3 days left. Check the cost with the organiser, and book ahead. It suits all ages, so bring the kids. It's outdoors, so keep an eye on the weather.

When: On now until 11 Oct
Cost: See organiser
Booking: Book ahead
Suits: Suitable for all ages
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Kids

Also on in Mount Coot-tha this week

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8amWed 7 Oct

Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026

Free

A Sculptors Queensland exhibition of work by local sculptors, ranging across different forms, materials and ideas. Browse it any time during the gardens' usual hours.

11amWed 7 Oct

Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

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Volunteer guides lead an hour-long walk at an easy pace, pointing out plants and features of the gardens and sharing what they know and love about them.

2pmWed 7 Oct

The Dark Side of the Moon

From $13.50

Pink Floyd's album played through a surround sound system with visuals to match. The show includes strobe effects, adult themes and coarse language, so it isn't for kids.

10amFri 9 Oct

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Free

A hands-on gardening workshop on which plants help each other, by repelling pests, providing fertiliser or attracting pollinators. You'll make a little paper-pot garden of seasonal plants that pair well to take home.