Thu 8 Oct
8amThu 8 Oct
Free
A compact city market where food stalls are the main draw, so it works well as a lunch stop. Bring a rug, pick up something to eat and stay a while with live music on.
8amThu 8 Oct
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.
9amThu 8 Oct
$25
Ballet classes designed for people aged 55 and up, though there's no strict age limit. The focus is on balance and keeping the mind sharp, with a social side as well.
9amThu 8 Oct
$25
Ballet classes designed for people aged 55 and over, though anyone can join. The focus is on balance, keeping the mind sharp and meeting other people.
10amThu 8 Oct
Free
Bold vinyl graphics and timber sculptural pieces spread over the walls and ceiling of the museum's entrance in this residency by Renee Kire. Her work reworks Minimalism from a feminist angle, highlighting women the movement overlooked.
10amThu 8 Oct
Free
An art prize exhibition on genre painting, a favourite subject of long-time art society fellow Audrey Gibbs. Expect everyday scenes of ordinary people at home, at work and at leisure.
10amThu 8 Oct
Free
An experienced local guide leads a walking tour and shares what they know and love about Brisbane. Walks run through the city centre or a historic suburb, for residents and tourists.
10amThu 8 Oct
Free
A wildlife expert brings native animals, from amphibians and reptiles to mammals and birds, for kids aged 3 to 5 and their parents to see up close. Children learn how to help wildlife near home.
10amThu 8 Oct
Free
Kids pick up a free activity sheet at reception and play I Spy through five exhibitions of local art and history, hunting for small details like flowers. Parents and carers get one too.
10amThu 8 Oct
Free
The winning photos from this year's Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards, taken by people who live, work or study in Brisbane. The theme is Everyday Brisbane: local streets, river scenes, and the people and habits of city life.
10amThu 8 Oct
Free
A Quandamooka artist in residence shares the Minjerribah story of Warrajamba, a mermaid whose ending is lost. Visitors can print a mermaid or dugong with stamps she designed, and see her sculptures of reed, cotton tree and shell.
10:15amThu 8 Oct
Free
A guided trip up the heritage-listed clock tower in an old cage lift that still runs, going behind huge analogue clock faces and out to a lookout platform. Watch for the bells.
11amThu 8 Oct
Free
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.
11amThu 8 Oct
Free
Volunteer guides who love the place lead a gentle walk through the gardens, explaining the plants and landmarks along the way. Each walk runs for about an hour.