Family & Kids Events in Australia
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Free Balance bike clinics
Organiser: Bikewise
Kids start on balance bikes and once confident, can move onto pedal bikes.This is an interactive class designed to get parents involved in their children’s learning. Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years. Bikes and helmets are provided, or you can bring your own.No need to book, just turn up between 9am to 10.45am and register with the instructors...
Ballarat Marathon
Organiser: Federation University
Ballarat has a rich sporting and cultural history. The BALLARAT MARATHON is designed to celebrate this. Held annually in late April, the Ballarat Marathon will be a two-day running festival, open to both elite and recreational athletes. Our event will showcase one of regional Australia’s most beautiful and historic cities and promote health and wellbeing across the community. We are inviting...
Manningham Multicultural Sports Day
Organiser: Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated
Bring your kids to this Free sports events and let them experience many sports in one day and let's make it one unforgettable sports day!#FREE for everyone, bring your kids and try different sports and find their passion for the sport.One Day | Many Sports | Free Entry | Kids 5years+Cricket - Confirmed ✅AFL - Confirmed ✅Soccer - Confirmed ✅Tennis...
7 News Gold Coast Running Festival
Organiser: The Event Crew
Welcome to the Gold Coast and the 13th anniversary of the von Bibra Mitsubishi Gold Coast Running Festival 2024. Come and run in the Gold Coast sunshine and enjoy the fast, safe, closed road circuit. With distances available for all running and walking abilities, we have a race for you, your running group and the whole family!Distances:- Garmin 3/4 Marathon- Rigs...
Memory Walk & Jog: Geelong
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Join us at Geelong's Eastern Beach Reserve.Geelong Memory Walk & Jog is back! Take in the beautiful coastline at Eastern Beach Reserve while raising dementia-beating dollars this coming April. Together we get active, fundraise and step up to make the world of difference to people living with dementia. Bring everyone to the event – friends, family, work mates, even your dog,...
Mornington Running Festival
The Mornington Running Festival returns to Mornington Peninsula for the 10th time on the 28 April 2024 weekend.Set in what is one of Australia's most stunning courses to run, winding along the esplanade from Mornington to Mt Martha and back. This unique experience to run or walk along this road free from traffic is unmissable.The weekend features a variety of...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - basic - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30am This popular course will teach you how to change a tyre and keep your bike rolling with basic maintenance tips that will save you money. Please bring your bike if you have one.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program.. This workshop supports Council's commitment to sustainable living. Venue: Sandgate Second Lagoon Reserve, Sandgate Venue address: Sandgate Second...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - intermediate - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30am This workshop is for people who already know the basics, and want to go the next step in looking after their own bike. The workshop will cover tasks such as replacing brake blocks, tightening cables and adjusting gears. Note: If you don't already know the basics of bike maintenance, please book into one of our basic...
5km a Day in May
Organiser: Sanfilippo Childrens Organisation
Join is for our 5km a Day in May event and make a genuine difference to children with childhood dementia.All you need to do is to sign up and commit to walking, jogging, running, cycling or swimming 5km every day during the month of May. If you plan on walking, for most people this is only 6500 steps! Improve your...
LEARN TO BOWL PROGRAM
Organiser: Glen Waverley Bowls Club
Join us for a FREE and fun 4-weekly program on May 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 1:00 -3:00 pm. Learn how to bowl with the experts, meet the locals, start new friendships or even form teams and get competitive! Free coaching and all equipment provided. Contact us on Tel: 9561 3227 or email us to register: mail@glenwaverleybowlsclub.com.au
Learn to maintain your bike for free - basic (women only) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30am This popular course will teach you how to change a tyre and keep your bike rolling with basic maintenance tips that will save you money. Please bring your bike if you have one.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. This workshop supports Council's commitment to sustainable living. Venue: Broadwater Picnic Ground Park, Mansfield Venue address: Broadwater Picnic...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - intermediate (women only) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30am This workshop is for people who already know the basics, and want to go the next step in looking after their own bike. The workshop will cover tasks such as replacing brake blocks, tightening cables and adjusting gears. Note: If you don't already know the basics of bike maintenance, please book into one of our basic...
QUT Classic
Organiser: QUT Classic
QUT Classic is an annual community running event held on May 5, 2024.Starting and finishing at QUT’s Gardens Point Campus with scenic 1km, 5km and 10km routes across beautiful Brisbane city. This inclusive family friendly event had over 1,500 participants in 2023, all supporting the QUT Learning Potential Fund. Join us May 5, 2024, to run or walk across Brisbane...
Wings For Life World Run
Organiser: Wings for Life World Run
The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique and global race for both runners and wheelchair participants. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. Now in its eleventh year, on May 5, 2024 Wings for Life World Run participants in can also run together in . Meet...
Memory Walk & Jog: Melbourne
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Melbourne, it’s time to get active, get healthy and get ahead of dementia! We’re so excited to be heading back to Princes Park! Bring your friends, family, work mates, even your dog to join us for a morning of fun, fitness and fundraising. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic day! Let’s beat dementia to the finish line. Choose...
Bike riding skills for adults - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 8 – 10am Ready to ride where you want to go by bike? This essential workshop will focus on how to ride on the road and will include learning how to ensure you are seen and can be seen. Our experienced trainers will observe you putting your new skills into practice. They will also provide useful tips on...
Victoria Park/Barrambin bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 10:30 – 11:30am Hitting the greens has just taken on a new meaning. Explore Victoria Park/ Barrambin on a bike and learn new skills that you can use to transition to the mountain bike trails or even your local park. This workshop is for kids confident riding a bike and will cover cornering, braking, gear changing and tackling...
Memory Walk & Jog: Forster-Tuncurry
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Forster-Tuncurry help us beat dementia.Tie up your laces and get ready to join your local community at your Inaugural Pop Up Memory Walk & Jog.Show your support for people impacted by dementia by joining friends, family, and people from work at John Wright Park on Saturday, May 11, as we beat dementia to the finish line.Walk or jog either our...
BMX skills session - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10 – 11am Open BMX skills session.Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX.Must bring a safe and suitable BMX bike, helmet and closed in footwear.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: D.M. Henderson Park, Macgregor Venue address: D.M....
BMX skills session - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:15am – 12:15pm Open BMX skills session.Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX.Must bring a safe and suitable BMX bike, helmet and closed in footwear.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: D.M. Henderson Park, Macgregor Venue address: D.M....
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Jeune Park parkrun - Beaudesert - Scenic Rim
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Jeune Park parkrun
Jeune Park parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Chaotic Energy Social Walk Walking Group
Walking Speed: Slow pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
Move Keilor East Leisure Centre Walking Group
Walking Speed: Slow pace
Frequency: Fortnightly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
Kids Tennis Classes @ Ardrossan Tennis Club
Hot Shots Tennis: Fun Kids Classes and Tennis Lessons
Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children aged 3-10+ years old to play and learn tennis. Each Stage provides the right equipment and court size for kids to play tennis at their ability and interest. Games and activities are designed with our Play to Learn philosophy which recognizes the importance of play, appropriate challenge, and learning new skills.
The benefits of the program go beyond learning tennis to also promote life skills such as building positive...
Kids Tennis Classes @ Tarlee Tennis Club
Hot Shots Tennis: Fun Kids Classes and Tennis Lessons
Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children aged 3-10+ years old to play and learn tennis. Each Stage provides the right equipment and court size for kids to play tennis at their ability and interest. Games and activities are designed with our Play to Learn philosophy which recognizes the importance of play, appropriate challenge, and learning new skills.
The benefits of the program go beyond learning tennis to also promote life skills such as building positive friendships, working with others, problem-solving,...
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Family & Kids in Australia
There are a variety of family events that are run by government, councils, non-profits, and other associations to encourage physical activity. These events can include things like organized runs or walks, bike rides, hiking events, or other outdoor activities that promote exercise and physical activity. Some examples of specific events that might be held include:
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Fun runs or walk-a-thons: These events typically involve a short race or walk that is open to people of all ages and abilities. They are often organized as fundraisers for charitable causes and can include a variety of different distances and routes to suit different participants.
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Bike rides: These events can range from casual group rides to more organized events, such as charity bike rides or endurance challenges.
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Hiking events: Some organizations may organize guided hikes or backpacking trips for families, with the goal of getting people outdoors and active in nature.
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Parks and recreation events: Government and local councils might organize events in public parks, such as fitness classes, family sports games, and other activities.
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Community festivals and fairs: Many communities host events that include physical activities such as sports tournaments, fitness demonstrations, and other activities that encourage people to be active.
These events are usually open to all ages and abilities, and provide a great opportunity for families to spend time together while getting active and healthy.