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Free Inclusive Tennis - Epping Tennis Club - During School Terms
Organiser: Epping Tennis Club
Our free inclusive program operates during each school term for the whole year. 5pm Thursday Evenings✔️ Sensory Space✔️ Individual Participation✔️ Coaches Modified Activities and Games✔️ Parents, Carers, Siblings, Support Workers WelcomeA FREE weekly tennis program for people with disabilities and/or special needs, or if you're just struggling to access mainstream sport programsFor further information or to register, please visit the...
Mountain bike skills for women (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:15 – 10:45am For confident riders that want to experience riding off-road.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free Age range: Teens, Young adults, Adults (30+) Cost: Free Age: 16...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9 – 10am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Biami Yumba Park, Fig Tree Pocket Venue address: Biami Yumba Park (Fig Tree Pocket Reserve), 838 Fig...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10 – 11am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Biami Yumba Park, Fig Tree Pocket Venue address: Biami Yumba Park (Fig Tree Pocket Reserve), 838 Fig...
2025 Brisbane Kokoda Challenge
Organiser: Kokoda Youth Foundation
The Kokoda Challenge is back in Brisbane for another year of life-changing adventure through the beautiful D'Aguilar National Park!Starting from Brookfield, just a 30-minute drive from the CBD, teams will tackle 18, 30 or 48km distances, testing their limits and push their own physical and mental endurance. But that’s not all; teams will also raise funds for the Kokoda Youth...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - basic (women only) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 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. Venue: Orleigh Park, West End Venue address: Orleigh Park, 68 Hill End Terrace, West End Venue type: Park Waterway...
Adults beginner mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 7:30 – 9am For riders that want to work on basic skill, have been off-road once or twice or want to get into mountain biking.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:30 – 9:30am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bike to pedalling on two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Boorabbin Picnic Ground,...
Adults intermediate mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:15 – 10:45am For riders that can ride single trail but needs help with their basic skills, cornering and obstacles.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:30 – 10:30am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bike to pedalling on two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Boorabbin Picnic Ground,...
Junior bike riding skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:30am – 12pm This course is suitable for young riders who can ride confidently on two wheels. Through riding-based games and fun activities your child will learn the skills needed to have fun off-road and on the bikeways.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Boorabbin Picnic Ground, Wishart Venue address: Boorabbin Picnic Ground, 677A Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road, Wishart...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 9 – 10am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Jubilee Park, Bardon Venue address: Jubilee Park, 52 Crown Street, Bardon Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Event...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10 – 11am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Jubilee Park, Bardon Venue address: Jubilee Park, 52 Crown Street, Bardon Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Event...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10 – 11am 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.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Mercer Park, Kedron Venue address: Mercer Park, 100 Fifth Avenue, Kedron Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event...
Advanced drop off jump mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:30am – 12pm For high intermediate to advanced riders that ride mountain bike single trail regularly and want to improve their jumping skills.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Anzac Park, Toowong Venue address: Anzac Park, 100 Dean Street, Toowong Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free Age range: Teens, Young...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:15am – 12:15pm 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.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Mercer Park, Kedron Venue address: Mercer Park, 100 Fifth Avenue, Kedron Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 9 – 10am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Bradbury Park, Kedron Venue address: Bradbury Park, 91 Kitchener Road, Kedron Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Event...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 10 – 11am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Bradbury Park, Kedron Venue address: Bradbury Park, 91 Kitchener Road, Kedron Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Event...
Cabbage Tree Treadly - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 9am – 12pm Meeting at the Beckett Road Park Playground, we follow the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway north-east. Pass through Carseldine and Fitzgibbon en route to Bracken Ridge. A 21km round trip with plenty to see.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Beckett Road Park, McDowall Venue address: Beckett Road Park, 60 Paramount Circuit, McDowall Venue type: Park Parent...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9 – 10am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Orleigh Park, West End Venue address: Orleigh Park, 68 Hill End Terrace, West End Venue type: Park Waterway...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10 – 11am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Venue: Orleigh Park, West End Venue address: Orleigh Park, 68 Hill End Terrace, West End Venue type: Park Waterway...
Intermediate junior mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 8:45 – 9:45am For confident riders that want to experience riding off-road.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free, School holidays Age range: Kids, Teens Cost: Free Age: 7-15 years and...
Beginner junior mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 8:45 – 9:45am For riders that can ride but want to improve skills for off-road. Session is held on grass only.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free,...
Cycling Brisbane - FREE workshops and events
Cycling Brisbane believes that it’s not enough to simply tell people to ride; we provide hundreds of workshops every year throughout the city to support you to learn by doing. Our workshops are run by qualified instructors who teach everything from safer techniques for riding on the road through to mountain biking and riding with kids. It’s a great way...
Free Learn to Kayak Lesson
Start your paddling experience safely and comfortably with a Free Three Hour Paddling Session from Sydney Harbour Kayaks' Professional Paddling Staff. The Intro to Kayaking lesson is our simplest introductory course, where we will focus on establishing the basic concepts that will allow you to be self-sufficient and efficient in your paddling....
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Hidden Vale parkrun - Grandchester - Ipswich
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 Hidden Vale parkrun
Hidden Vale 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...
Cardio Tennis @ Mudgeeraba Creek State School
Looking to inject some energy into your fitness routine? Want to improve your tennis skills while breaking a sweat? Come and give Cardio Tennis a try!
What is Cardio Tennis?
Cardio Tennis is the dynamic fusion of tennis drills, cardiovascular exercise, and upbeat music, designed to get your heart pumping and your skills improving. It's the perfect blend of fitness and fun, suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.
Tailored to Your Needs
Everyone has different fitness levels and tennis...
Cardio Tennis @ Robina State School
Looking to inject some energy into your fitness routine? Want to improve your tennis skills while breaking a sweat? Come and give Cardio Tennis a try!
What is Cardio Tennis?
Cardio Tennis is the dynamic fusion of tennis drills, cardiovascular exercise, and upbeat music, designed to get your heart pumping and your skills improving. It's the perfect blend of fitness and fun, suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.
Tailored to Your Needs
Everyone has different fitness levels and tennis...
St Clair & Woodville Wanderers
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Daily
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 you...
Wednesday Walkers
Walking Speed: Medium 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 you...
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Free in Australia
There are a variety of free events that are organized by government agencies, councils, non-profit organizations, and other associations to encourage physical activity. These events can include things like community walks, runs, bike rides, fitness classes, and sports leagues.
There are many benefits to participating in free events that encourage physical activity. Some of the most significant benefits include:
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Improving overall health: Regular physical activity can help lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, as well as improve mental health and overall well-being.
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Increasing cardiovascular fitness: Engaging in regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health, including increasing endurance and strengthening the heart and lungs.
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Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight: Physical activity burns calories, which can help with weight loss and weight management.
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Improving muscle strength and flexibility: Regular exercise can help build and maintain muscle mass, as well as improve flexibility and balance.
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Boosting mood and reducing stress: Exercise can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by releasing endorphins, the body's natural mood-boosters.
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Improving sleep: Exercise can improve the quality of sleep and help people fall asleep faster.
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Building social connections: Participating in free events like the examples I gave you earlier, can be a great way to meet new people and make new friends who share your interest in physical activity.
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Encouraging children to be active: Many free events are also targeted at children, to help them develop healthy habits early on and encourage them to be active throughout their lives.
Overall, participating in free events that encourage physical activity can be a fun and enjoyable way to improve overall health and well-being.