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.
Filter by interest
Adventure | Arts and creative | Dancing | Fitness and strength | Gardening and environment | Kids activities | Mind and body | Sports | Walking / running | Water activities
Filter by age group
Infants and toddlers | Preschool kids | Kids | Teens | Young adults (18-30) | Adults (30+) | Seniors
Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8:00am
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any...
Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8:30am
Free
Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves! The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your...
Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8:30am
Free
Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves! The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your...
Sun 1 Sep 2024, 10:00am
Bookings essential. Growing fruiting trees is something anyone with space and desire can do, even on a small backyard scale. This workshop, led by permaculture...
Sun 1 Sep 2024, 12:30pm
Free
Bookings essential. Are you looking for a new activity that ticks all the boxes? Come and try lawn bowls in a beautiful setting, meet new people and learn new...
Sun 1 Sep 2024, 3:00pm
Free
An introduction to the sport of lawn bowls. A sport that helps to build leg and core strength, stability and coordination in a friendly social environment. This...
Sun 1 Sep 2024, 3:00pm
Free
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating mat work into the...
Mon 2 Sep 2024, 6:00am
Free
Bookings essential. Workout set including strength training and HIIT running - excellent for fast fitness and weight loss.
Mon 2 Sep 2024, 6:00am
Free
Bookings essential. A multifaceted class on the fitball to engage the core and balance exercises in a fun way.
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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Did you know you can find free and affordable Active and Healthy program events and activities near you on the Brisbane app?
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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
- 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
Please note that Council prioritises physical activities in the Active and Healthy program.