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Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 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 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: Murarrie Recreation Ground, Murarrie...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 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 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: Murarrie Recreation Ground, Murarrie...
Junior bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11am – 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: Murarrie Recreation Ground, Murarrie Venue address: Murarrie Recreation Ground, 1238 Wynnum Road, Murarrie Venue...
Mountain bike skills for adults (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 8:15 – 9:45am 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free,...
Mountain bike skills for adults (beginner) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 8:15 – 9:45am 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy...
Mountain bike skills for juniors (advanced - drops and jumps) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10 – 11:30am 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: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Fitness & well-being Event type: Fitness...
Mountain bike skills for women (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10:30am – 12pm 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free, Workshops Age range: Teens, Young adults, Adults (30+) Cost: Free...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9 – 10am Come and learn new BMX skills at the pump track! Our qualified instructor will help you improve your riding and teach you the basics of freestyle such as pumping, cornering, and jumping. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: D.M. Henderson Park, Macgregor Venue address: D.M. Henderson Park, 434 McCullough Street, Macgregor Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10 – 11am Come and learn new BMX skills at the pump track! Our qualified instructor will help you improve your riding and teach you the basics of freestyle such as pumping, cornering, and jumping. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: D.M. Henderson Park, Macgregor Venue address: D.M. Henderson Park, 434 McCullough Street, Macgregor Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling...
Mountain bike skills for adults (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 8:15 – 9:45am 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free,...
Mountain bike skills for adults (beginner) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 8:15 – 9:45am 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy...
Mountain bike skills for juniors (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:30am – 12pm 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free, Workshops Age range: Kids, Teens Cost: Free Age: 8-15 years old....
Mountain bike skills for juniors (beginner) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:30am – 12pm 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Fitness & well-being Event type: Fitness & well-being,...
Zen Monasteries & Cheery Blossoms Japan Meditations Retreats
Organiser: BioMedical Institute of yoga and meditation
6 – 17 April 2026 | Kyoto, Kanazawa, Myoko Kogen, Nagano, OsakaThis retreat offers a rare and beautiful opportunity to deeply experience Japan’s spiritual heritage and Zen tradition, especially during the famous cherry blossom season. Over 11 days, you will immerse yourself in ancient temples, peaceful mountain lodges, and vibrant cities, gaining an authentic experience of Zen meditation, monastic life,...
Junior bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 10 – 11am 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: Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale Venue address: Carindale Recreation Reserve, 27 Cadogan Street, Carindale Venue...
BMX skills for Girls - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Friday, April 10, 2026, 9 – 10am This session is for girls wanting to learn BMX skills such as pumping, cornering, and jumping.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Bill Brown Sports Reserve, Fitzgibbon Venue address: 391 Telegraph Road, Fitzgibbon Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free, School holidays, Workshops Age range: Kids, Teens, Young adults...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Friday, April 10, 2026, 10 – 11am Come and learn new BMX skills at the pump track! Our qualified instructor will help you improve your riding and teach you the basics of freestyle such as pumping, cornering, and jumping.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Bill Brown Sports Reserve, Fitzgibbon Venue address: 391 Telegraph Road, Fitzgibbon Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary...
Learn to maintain your bike for women (basic) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 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. Come with or without your bike. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Norman Buchan Park, Bardon Venue address: Norman Buchan Park, 53 Rainworth Road, Bardon Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane...
Learn to maintain your bike for women (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 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...
Mountain bike skills for juniors (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:15 – 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free, School holidays, Workshops Age range: Kids, Teens Cost: Free Age: 8-15 years...
Mountain bike skills for juniors (beginner) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:15 – 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, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free,...
Mountain bike skills for juniors (advanced - drops and jumps) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 – 11:30am 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: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness &...
Mountain bike skills for adults (advanced - drops and jumps) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 – 11:30am 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: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness...
Guided ride - Greenslopes, City and Norman Creek Loop - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9am – 12pm Easy to medium-paced 25 km ride from Greenslopes. We will follow the South East Freeway Bikeway into the city, ride from South Bank, then a city/river loop over the Go Between and Goodwill bridges - for a break. The return will be a spin through Kangaroo Point to Dockside, Mowbray Park and Stones Corner following...
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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Free Events 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.