Free Zumba Class
430 Ann St · Brisbane City
Drop-in Zumba on Ann St — free, beginner-friendly, and a genuinely fun way to move on a Friday.
Friday, 31 July
Brisbane Bar Crawl
Roamer Brisbane Bar/Cafe · Brisbane City
Five free drinks and prize giveaways across Brisbane's best bars — a solid Friday night with strangers who become friends.
Friends on Galentine's Paint and Sip
Uptown · Brisbane City
A guided painting night with drinks — good for a low-key catch-up with your crew.
Saturday, 1 August
Editor's Pick
Peaks to Point Spotlight Night
24 Wanderer Cres · Springfield Lakes
Spot nocturnal wildlife on a gentle 800m guided walk through Springfield Lakes' Spotted Gum trail — perfect for curious kids after dark.
Editor's Pick
Brisbane Street Art & Small Bars Tour
Burnett Lane · Brisbane City
An expert guide connects Brisbane's laneway murals to its best small bars — West End or city, your call.
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Stationery Store Day 2026 at Stash World
707 Ann St · Fortitude Valley
Stash World opens up for a dedicated stationery celebration — good excuse to restock your desk with something local.
Brisbane International Student Summit 2026
Mercure Brisbane King George Square · Brisbane City
Visa pathways, career advice, and networking under one roof — useful if you're navigating life as an international student or grad.
MCYT Meetup at Trinket Trove
7/21 Station Rd · Indooroopilly
Minecraft YouTuber fans gather fortnightly at this Indooroopilly shop — a chill spot for kids who speak the same language.
Sunday, 2 August
Children's Arts and Crafts at Karawatha Forest
Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre · Karawatha
Hands-on eco crafts inside an actual forest discovery centre — a Sunday well spent for the under-10 crowd.
August Walk, Yap & Coffee
Joey's · Kangaroo Point
Free Sunday morning walk along Kangaroo Point with coffee and good company — a low-key way to meet local women in your neighbourhood.
100 Cities Project: Brisbane - Dinner with New Friends
Restaurant of the Week · Brisbane City
A casual sit-down dinner designed to spark real connections — ideal if you've been craving good conversation with like-minded locals.
Literacy Now: National Parent-Led Conference
Parents uniting nationally to push for stronger reading education — virtual, free to join from your couch.
Paint and Sip Sunday Session
Uptown · Brisbane City
Grab a friend, bring your own bottle, and leave with actual wall-worthy art — no experience needed.
Monday, 3 August
BrisScience: The Hidden Journey of Microplastics
The Edge · South Bank
A Brisbane scientist unpacks where microplastics actually end up — genuinely unsettling and worth your Monday night.
Wednesday, 5 August
Editor's Pick
Free Guided Garden Tour - Government House Queensland
Government House · Paddington
Rare access to the Governor's estate — manicured formal gardens plus native bushland, and it costs nothing.
Licences 4 Work Coopers Plains Open Day
Licences 4 Work Brisbane · Coopers Plains
Free food, games, and a chance to connect with local employers — practical and surprisingly fun.
Why Not? Presents: The Psychology of a CV
level 1/100 Creek St · Brisbane City
A practical session on what hiring managers actually look for — useful if you're job-hunting or helping a teen with their first CV.
Unstoppable Leaders Masterclass
Mobo Co · South Brisbane
A Dale Carnegie leadership workshop for those ready to level up — best suited for professionals, not a family outing.