Active and healthy events
Brisbane City Council's Active and Healthy program provides free and affordable events and activities across Brisbane that promote movement, wellbeing and connection. The program is open to all Brisbane residents - all ages, fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Let our qualified providers inspire you to achieve your goals. Bring a friend or make new ones. There's something for every body!
Let's move more for less and get active and healthy together!
View Active and Healthy program events
Discover our full program of active and healthy events. See our next 9 upcoming events on display below, or filter by interest or age group, or search all active and healthy events with filters on our What's On calendar. For cycling events, view the Cycling Brisbane calendar.
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Adventure | Arts and creative | Dancing | Fitness and strength | Gardening and environment | Kids activities | Mind and body | Sports | Walking / running | Water activities
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Infants and toddlers | Preschool kids | Kids | Teens | Young adults (18-30) | Adults (30+) | Seniors
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8:30am
Free
Bookings essential. A combination of catamaran sailing with an experienced skipper along the shores of Wynnum plus supervised kayaking on sit-on-tops within a...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8:30am
Bookings essential. Come along for some fun paddling while exploring your local waterway. All equipment and instruction is provided, perfect for beginners or...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 9:00am
Free
Bookings essential. This inclusive nature play program is open to children 5-8 years. Have fun in the mud kitchen or have a go at loose parts play. This is a...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 9:00am
Bookings essential. Learn the basics of stand up paddle boarding. This lesson includes safety instruction, paddle techniques and activity tips. All equipment is...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 9:45am
Free
Bookings essential. This inclusive nature play program is open to children 9-12 years. Have fun in the mud kitchen or have a go at loose parts play. This is a...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 10:00am
Bookings essential. Learn the basics of stand up paddle boarding. This lesson includes safety instruction, paddle techniques and activity tips. All equipment is...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 10:00am
Free
Bookings essential. Learn the skills as a new squash player so you can confidently enter a court and give it a go. This is a Chillout event suitable for young...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 10:30am
Bookings essential. Come along for some fun paddling while exploring your local waterway. All equipment and instruction is provided, perfect for beginners or...
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 10:45am
Free
Bookings essential. A combination of catamaran sailing with an experienced skipper along the shores of Wynnum plus supervised kayaking on sit-on-tops within a...
What to wear and what to bring
Wear sun protection, comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the activity you are participating in, and bring drinking water to your activity or event.
Queensland Government Companion Card
We honour the Queensland Government Companion Card for Active and Healthy program events and activities for kids and seniors with a fee. This allows free participation for anyone accompanying a participant with disability who requires attendant care support.
Expressions of interest
Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for group fitness instructors to work across Council’s two Corporate Wellness Centres. To register your interest email the Wellness team.
Tell us your feedback
We love hearing your feedback about our Active and Healthy program. Help us to continue to improve our events and activities by having your say.
Complete our online feedback form
Alternatively, email Council to share your comments, feedback and suggestions.
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