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 calendar.

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Adventure | Arts and creative | DancingFitness and strength | Gardening and environment | Kids activities | Mind and body | Sports | Walking / running | Water activities

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Infants and toddlers | Preschool kids | Kids | Teens | Young adults (18-30) | Adults (30+) | Seniors

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Sun 28 Jul 2024, 7:30am
Free

Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and...

Drevesen Park, 83 Lower Esplanade, Manly

Sun 28 Jul 2024, 7:30am
Free

This class takes you through a variety of stretching and mobility exercises. Starting with a gentle warm-up you will be guided through both upper and lower body...

Majestic Park, 62 Park Street, Coorparoo

Sun 28 Jul 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...

Woolcock Park, 92 Waterworks Road, Red Hill

Sun 28 Jul 2024, 8:00am
Free

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...

Robinson Park, 65 Ashby Street, Fairfield

Sun 28 Jul 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...

Ducie Street Park, 75 Ebrington Street, Darra

Sun 28 Jul 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...

Calamvale District Park, 31 Formby Street, Calamvale

Sun 28 Jul 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...

New Farm Park, 137 Sydney Street, New Farm

Mon 29 Jul 2024, 6:00am
Free

Bookings essential. Workout set including strength training and HIIT running - excellent for fast fitness and weight loss.

Jack Cook Memorial Park, 99 Gailey Road, Taringa

Mon 29 Jul 2024, 6:00am
Free

Bookings essential. A multifaceted class on the fitball to engage the core and balance exercises in a fun way.

Abbott Street Park, 50 Abbott Street, Camp Hill

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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