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July 2026 in Brisbane and Queensland

Mid-winter school holidays and NAIDOC Week. Don’t forget to plant a tree for National Tree Day.

- 13 July (Monday) 2026 – Queensland State Schools Term 3 Begins – (see AU school holidays.)

25 July to 9 August 2026 - Peaks to Points Festival

Peaks to Points Festival is a biennial event that celebrates the local governments and their communities efforts to care for the creek catchments along the southern side of the Brisbane River.

https://www.peakstopoints.com.au/

31 July to 2 August 2026 - 4th Australian Native Bee Conference, Cairns

The Australian Native Bee Association Inc invites beekeepers, farmers, educators, industry leaders and researchers to share knowledge at the 4th Australian Native Bee Conference. We will discuss issues required to increase understanding and unlock the potential of our native bees, a valuable but underutilized natural resource.

https://www.anba.org.au/conference/

- Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?

https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

- National Tree Day

National Tree Day started in 1996 and has grown into Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event.

It’s a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community. ​​​

Check out their website for lots of resources for organisations, businesses and individuals to get involved, or find an activity in your area.

Download activity worksheets for children.
https://nationaltreeday.org.au/

More Things to Do

Libraries have a wide range of events for all ages.

Brisbane City Council Libraries – What’s On

Brisbane Sustainability Agency

Moreton Bay Libraries – What’s On

Ipswich Council Libraries – What On and What’s On this month

Logan City Libraries – What’s On

Gold Coast Libraries – What’s On

Toowoomba Region Libraries – Programs and Events

 

Workshops and classes in Brisbane (Classbento)

Find your calm at watercolours classes, learn to make knockout gnocchi like a pro, or craft your own handmade earrings at a jewellery-making course. It’s time to slow down, reconnect with your hands, and rediscover the joy of DIY. See also the courses available in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast here and the courses available on the Sunshine Coast here

 

Tours and Activities

Search tours and book online with Viator

 

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