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!

Quick links

Mind and body classes

Seniors and GOLD events

Fitness and strength classes

School holiday activities

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 calendar.

Filter by interest

Adventure | Arts and creative | DancingFitness 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

Search all Active and Healthy program events

Sun 22 Dec 2024, 9:00am
Free

Free skateboarding lessons for young people of all skill levels. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6 to 17 years old.

Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza, 523 Telegraph Road, Fitzgibbon

Sun 22 Dec 2024, 11:00am
Free

Free skateboarding lessons for young people of all skill levels. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6 to 17 years old.

Deagon Sportsground Park, 83 Board Street, Deagon

Mon 23 Dec 2024, 2:00pm
Free

Bookings essential. Enjoy learning the basics of kickboxing, bring a friend! This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-17 years.

Svoboda Park, 1490 Beenleigh Rd, Kuraby

Mon 23 Dec 2024, 3:30pm
Free

Bookings essential. Perfect for our younger Zumba® fans! Kids 7-11 years old get the chance to be active and jam out to their favourite music. This is a...

Kalinga Park, 48 Kalinga Street, Kalinga

Sun 5 Jan 2025, 10:00am

Bookings essential. Come along for some fun paddling while exploring your local waterway! All equipment and instruction is provided, perfect for beginners or...

Sinbad Street Boat Ramp, Sinbad Street, Shorncliffe

Mon 6 Jan 2025, 10:00am
Free

Learn new skills on your Scooter that will help you ride skate parks safely and have more fun! This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 4-17 years.

Murarrie Recreation Ground, 1238 Wynnum Road, Murarrie

Mon 6 Jan 2025, 11:00am
Free

Learn new skills on your Scooter that will help you ride skate parks safely and have more fun! This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 4-17 years.

Murarrie Recreation Ground, 1238 Wynnum Road, Murarrie

Mon 6 Jan 2025, 3:30pm
Free

Bookings essential. Perfect for our younger Zumba® fans! Kids 7-11 years old get the chance to be active and jam out to their favourite music. This is a...

Kalinga Park, 48 Kalinga Street, Kalinga

Tue 7 Jan 2025, 8:00am

Bookings essential. Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of climbing at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators. This is a...

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point

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.

On the go?

Did you know you can find  free and affordable Active and Healthy program events and activities near you on the Brisbane app? 

Be inspired to be active with the Brisbane app.

Download the Brisbane app

Last updated:

Brisbane City Council acknowledges this Country and its Traditional Custodians. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into the Dreaming; those here today; those of tomorrow.