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!

Active and healthy classes and activities will resume from Tuesday 11 March.  

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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.

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Wed 12 Mar 2025, 1:00pm
Cancelled

*** This event is cancelled due to severe weather*** Enjoy being supported by the chair as you stretch and strengthen your body both seated and standing poses...

Bracken Ridge Hall, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge

Wed 12 Mar 2025, 1:00pm
Free

Bookings essential. Become more flexible, fit and relaxed. This session is specifically designed for beginners and finishes with meditation. This is a GOLD...

The Community Place, 33 Teevan Street, Stafford

Wed 12 Mar 2025, 2:00pm
Free

Bookings essential. Enjoy gentle dance focused on fitness, co-ordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun. Belly dance provides physical, emotional and...

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre, 38 Thallon Street, Sherwood

Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3:30pm
Free

Bookings essential. Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball drills and 3x3 action.

Julie Road Park, 12A Julie Road, Ellen Grove

Wed 12 Mar 2025, 4:30pm
Free

Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to...

Arthur Davis Park, Flinders Parade, Sandgate

Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5:30pm
Free

Bookings essential Hola! Salsation is here to make you sweat to the hot beats of Latino music. Salsation is fitness meets salsa. Salsa is a popular dance...

C.A. O'Sullivan Park, 1367 Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge

Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5:30pm
Cancelled

*** This event is cancelled due to severe weather *** Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun, simple and low-impact workout in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere...

Sunnybank Community Centre, 65 Gager Street, Sunnybank

Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5:30pm
Free

Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.

Keong Park, 38 Appleby Road, Stafford

Thu 13 Mar 2025, 6:00am
Free

Bookings essential. Workout set on park gym equipment including strength training and HIIT running This is excellent for fast fitness and weight loss.

Robertson Park, 249 Indooroopilly Road, Taringa

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.

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