The Education Fair offers families heaps of free kids’ activities, workshops, and educational fun! Here is the program for the 2026 Brisbane Education Fair.
Demo Area
| Time | Who | What |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | St James College Rugby League Excellence Program – Chat and Pass Competition | Discover the power of sport at St James College. St James delivers high-performance pathways and elite sporting opportunities, developing the next generation of athletes both on and off the field. Meet members of the Rugby League coaching team, including Brenko Lee, former NRL and Origin Player and International Representative, alongside female coaching staff Ana Fotu, connected with the Brisbane Broncos NRLW side and the New Zealand Kiwis program, and Shalom Sauaso, Australian Schoolgirls League prodigy, NRLW/RLPA/Broncos Rookie of the Year. |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Home Education QLD | Join Rachael Clark from Home Education QLD Inc for an insightful introduction to the thriving home education community and lifestyle. As Queensland’s fastest-growing alternative to traditional schooling, home education offers parents full flexibility to deliver high-quality, interest-led learning tailored to each child’s unique needs, or engage a teacher for added support. Explore registration requirements, diverse approaches (from structured to eclectic and beyond), and real stories of thousands of QLD families thriving outside the classroom Bring your questions, get answers and connect with our supportive community! |
| 11:00 – 11:30 am | “Less Screen Time / More Green Time.” Laser Tag in a Box | How Laser Tag in a Box can help engage vacation care kiddos and school cohorts, large and small. The presentation will include case studies from the Essential Maths class at Hills International College and the Year 4 Rewards Day from Moreton Bay Boys’ College. |
| 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Wildlife Instinct | Experience an engaging and educational wildlife show designed to captivate audiences of all ages. Over approximately 30 minutes, Wildlife Instinct will introduce a selection of fascinating animals, including snakes, lizards, and insects, and share fun facts, unique behaviours, and important safety information. This interactive presentation allows participants to get up close, ask questions, and discover the incredible diversity of wildlife in a safe and controlled environment, making it both entertaining and memorable. |
| 12:30 – 1:00 pm | Funkybooks | Chris will be performing a mini-show on the main stage live narration to the audio-visual book. The audience will meet his puppet friends and sing and dance to one of the book’s songs! |
| 1:15 – 1:45 pm | Rackley Swimming | A fun and informative talk about water safety from an expert learn-to-swim instructor. Plus, kids can meet Trevor the Turtle mascot, enjoy storytime and craft activities. |
All-day activities
| Where | Who | What |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Zone 1 | St James College | Step into the Discovery Zone and experience the energy, opportunity and pathways available through Sports Excellence at St James College. Get involved with interactive ball drills, skills and challenges, while chatting with coaches and players and picking up pro tips and tricks along the way. Meet our Rugby League Excellence coaches and staff, including Brenko Lee, Ana Fotu, and Shalom Sauaso. Discover how St James is developing the next generation of athletes through high-performance training, wellbeing support and industry-connected opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to find out more about Brisbane’s first Liverpool Football Club International Academy Australia program, delivered in partnership with St James College, where students train and play The Liverpool Way while completing their education in the heart of the city. Through world-class coaching, professional development programs and community engagement opportunities, students are empowered to grow as athletes, leaders and confident young people ready to thrive on and off the field. |
| Discovery Zone 2 | Rise & Shine Kindergarten | Discover the wonder of life cycles through this immersive butterfly experience. Children explore how butterflies grow and transform, observing each stage up close within our butterfly enclosure. This interactive opportunity brings learning to life, sparking curiosity, nurturing respect for nature, and deepening understanding through real, first-hand discovery. |
| Discovery Zone 3 | EditGo2 | Meet Edit, the friendly AI robot dog, in a hands-on robotics experience for children aged 4–12 and their families. Through movement, music, play and guided discovery, children will explore the similarities and differences between robots and humans, discover that people lead technology through choices and values, and learn how robots and humans can work together in a smart society. |
| Activity Zone 4 | Bricks 4 Kidz | Bricks 4 Kidz will be running a hands-on LEGO activity space at the Education Fair, where children can drop in and build freely at their own pace. With a range of creative stations set up, kids can explore, design, and construct using a variety of LEGO pieces and themed activities. It’s all about imagination, creativity, and having fun while learning through play. |
| Zone 6 | Play Maison | Step into the world of Play Maison — a calming, creative play space designed especially for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive play area at the Education Fair invites little ones to explore a thoughtfully curated mix of messy play, process art, sensory experiences, soft play and imaginative fun, all tailored for children under 5. From hands-on art and craft stations to engaging sensory activities and gentle soft play, every element is designed to encourage creativity, confidence, movement and connection through play. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in, explore together and experience the magic of child-led play in a welcoming and beautifully designed space. |
| Activity Zone 7 | Funlab: Strike Bowling, Holey Moley Golf Club, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Hijinx Hotel | Kids can enjoy a range of arcade fun, including: Mini Skittle Bowling Mini Golf Putt Putt Slippers in a Suitcase guessing game Mario Kart Arcade Game |
| Activity Zone 8a | Brisbane Independent School | Step into the world of creativity and discovery with Brisbane Independent School’s vintage stamp activity! Students will explore a collection of unique vintage stamps dating all the way back to 1968 as they search for matching designs, patterns and themes. Once they’ve completed the challenge, they can unleash their imagination |
| Activity Zone 8b | IFYS & Project Paradigm | IFYS/Project Paradigm will showcase practical, evidence-based resources focused on preventing child sexual exploitation and protecting young people. Visitors can explore guides to recognising risk indicators and grooming behaviours, as well as tools for responding to concerns. The team will also highlight training programs and community resources designed to empower parents, educators and frontline workers to help keep children safe. |
| Activity Zone 9 | Students Save Lives (Mr Paramedic) | Kids can have fun on the inflatable ambulance with slide! |
| Activity Zone 10 | Showtime Stars | 9:30 – 11:00 am: 90-minute Bees Show and Workshop 12:00 – 1:30 pm: 90-minute Multi-Cultural Show and Workshop |
| Activity Zone 12 | Netball QLD | Shoot some hoops at the Netball Queensland inflatable arena! |
| Activity Zone 13 | The Pyjama Foundation | Step into this cosy Activity Corner, where creativity and storytelling come together! Children and families are invited to relax with fun colouring activities and enjoy a selection of engaging books. This welcoming space is designed to spark imagination, encourage a love of reading, and highlight the importance of learning through connection. While you’re there, discover more about The Pyjama Foundation and how they support children in foster care to build confidence, improve literacy, and reach their full potential through one-on-one mentoring. |
| Activity Zone 14 | Family Nurture | Visit the Family Nurture stand to discover why some bright, capable children struggle at school — and what can actually be done about it. Their psychologists will be on hand for one-on-one conversations with parents, offering real clinical insight into conditions like ADHD, anxiety, autism, and learning difficulties. Pick up the interactive “Does this sound like your child?” checklist, work through it with the team, and leave with a genuine understanding of what the signs mean and what your next step looks like. This is not a passive display — it is a free, informal consultation with experienced clinicians. Whether you have a nagging concern you have never quite acted on, a recent school report that raised red flags, or a diagnosis you are still trying to navigate, the Family Nurture psychologists are here to listen, answer your questions honestly, and help you find a clear path forward. As one of Southeast Queensland’s largest multidisciplinary clinics — with psychiatrists, psychologists, OTs, speech pathologists, dietitians, and social workers — they can tell you not just what might be happening, but exactly what to do about it. Come with your questions. Leave with a plan. |
| Activity Zone 15 | Groves Christian College | Join Groves Distance Education to experience the hands-on side of their program. Get up close with life-cycle models, human anatomy displays, and investigative science tools.Whilst creative students can build, craft and innovate in the Makerspace. This is a small window into the collaborative and engaging world Groves students inhabit every day. Visit Groves Christian College Distance Education to learn about the personalised pacing and how we build genuine community through shared discovery. |
| Activity Zone 16 | Kids Early Learning Centres | Enjoy creative and inquiry-based early learning activities inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. |
| Activity Zone 19 | Hannah’s Facepainting | Free face painting from 10 am – 2 pm |
Reading Corner
| Time | Who | What |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Bianca Edgar – Author | Author Bianca Edgar shares her picture book Bob the Blob, a fun and accessible introduction to online safety for young learners. In this 30-minute session, Bianca will deliver a live reading of the book, followed by an interactive online safety quiz and colouring-in activities. Teachers and parents will see how these simple tools spark meaningful conversations about trust, identity, and talking to a trusted adult. Already used in primary schools across Australia, Bob the Blob aligns with the Australian Curriculum (Years 2–4) and provides an engaging, ready-to-use resource for classrooms and home learning. |
| 11:00 – 11:30 am | Stephen Baines – Author | Enjoy a book reading, followed by either a hands-on, interactive activity simulating cleaning a creek and/or a discussion centred around how small a percentage of freshwater we have on this planet. Then we finish up with a fun activity of ‘fish yoga’. |
| Beyond the author readings, this corner remains open for you! Grab a book, find a comfy spot, and enjoy some quiet family reading time at your own pace. |
Entry to the Education Fair is free, but a ticket is required. Get tickets below!