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!

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Mind and body classes

Seniors and GOLD events

Fitness and strength classes

Events for kids

Water activities, including aqua classes

Events for the adventurous

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 website.

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Wed 15 May 2024, 8:30am
Free

Bookings essential. Perfect For active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity...

O'Callaghan Park, 300 Zillmere Road, Zillmere

Wed 15 May 2024, 8:30am

Bookings essential. Enjoy Tai Chi stretching and breathing exercises to relax and energise mind and body. Suitable for all abilities. This is a GOLD event...

Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Wed 15 May 2024, 8:30am

This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body AND your mind, and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Tai Chi is becoming...

Moggill Girl Guides, 89 Birkin Road, Bellbowrie

Wed 15 May 2024, 8:30am
Free

This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body AND your mind, and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Tai Chi is becoming...

Wynnum Wading Pool Park, 173 Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum

Wed 15 May 2024, 8:30am
Free

A gentle movement class blended with yoga to build strength, improve balance and posture, for maintaining independence and healthy ageing. No floor work...

John Walker Place, Yeronga (Brisbane Corso, near intersection with Cansdale Street)

Wed 15 May 2024, 9:00am

Tai Chi and Qigong for balance, stability and healthy ageing: Good balance requires mental and physical fitness. This proven falls-prevention program is adapted...

Akuna Street Park, 114 Akuna Street, Kenmore

Wed 15 May 2024, 9:00am
Free

Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping...

7th Brigade Park, 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside

Wed 15 May 2024, 9:00am
Free

Enjoy Qigong and Tai Chi in the park, gentle exercise to improve circulation, breathing and joint mobility. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Guyatt Park, 19 Hiron Street, St Lucia

Wed 15 May 2024, 9:15am
Free

Move to the beats of Bollywood music. Suitable for all abilities. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Twilight Street Park, 103 Sunset Road, Kenmore

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.

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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Expressions of interest

Council is currently seeking expressions of interest by email from experienced and inclusive providers in the areas of:

  • dance for teens, seniors and all ages
  • physical games for teens
  • Traditional Indigenous Games
  • nature play
  • abseiling
  • rock climbing
  • stand-up paddle boarding
  • kayaking
  • aqua aerobics
  • nutritious cooking classes
  • group fitness
  • boxing
  • Pilates
  • roller skating
  • ice skating
  • skateboarding
  • scooter
  • group sports and activities that can be offered on weekends
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