If Brisbane is part of your travel itinerary for October 2015 and you are still unsure what to do in this famous city during your visit, then you can simply consider the upcoming events that are happening. Spend some time spending an event that you are interested in during a trip to Brisbane. Gather your travelling companions and book minibus hire with a driver.
Oktoberfest Brisbane
This German-inspired event is where everyone is having the time of their lives enjoying the much-loved beer. The aim is to have some fun whilst drinking beer under the bright, shining moonlight and munching on some of those tasty German treats. It is likewise a celebration of German culture with the desire to introduce what merrymaking is all about. Oktoberfest is already very much part of Brisbane’s tradition. For this year, it is scheduled to happen during October 9 to 11 and October 16 to 18. That is two weekends of drinking sprees to partake in!
The River: A History of Brisbane
Showcased at Brisbane City Hall’s King George Square, this event is an exhibition that highlights the past and present of the Brisbane River. The Brisbane River, being one of the city’s defining symbols, is part of a glorious exhibition where history meets the arts. It also has a lot of stories to tell about Brisbane in general. You are in luck if you visit Brisbane in October since the exhibition will actually run until December 2016. Visit the King George Square from 10:00AM to 5:00PM on any day of the month.
Island Currents
Commencing in November 2015, you can find this event at Queensland Art Gallery’s Watermall. What is fascinating about this event is you get to see art exhibits and paintings that have been made by the women of Bentinck Island, a place found in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Performance objects coming from no less than the talents of the Torres Strait can also be found here.
Littlies High Tea
If you want kid-friendly treats whilst in Brisbane, why not grab the opportunity to bring your children to Shingle Inn City Hall for them to experience what it is like to have their very special kids high tea? If you do not want tea, you can also enjoy some nice adult drinks! Yes, they will serve you a glass of champagne or any of Australia’s sparkling wines. The event is happening on October 5, 2015 at 2:30PM so mark your calendar!
Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous
This kid-friendly exhibition will take you back to dinosaur invasion dated 145 million years ago. Your kids will definitely be excited to see life-sized models of these creatures as they try to name what dinosaur species they see. Catch this exhibit fast as it will only be showcased at the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre until October 5th. If you will be travelling as a family, remember to book transport in advance so that everyone can relax and travel in comfort.
Knockoff
If you want ‘cheap jokes and free laughs’, then why not visit Brisbane Powerhouse every Friday of the month to experience what Knockoff is all about? Gather your friends and together, you can give yourselves a great treat for the weekend. Get a glass of your favourite cold beer whilst you listen to the jokes delivered by their stage performers. If you get a seat during the last Friday of the month, that is October 23, you will witness Brisbane’s very own performers – Impro Mafia.
Lunchtime Live
If you want free entertainment to delight you after having lunch with friends, try Lunchtime Live which is being shown every Friday at QPAC, Southbank. The good thing about this event is you get to experience a variety of free entertainment depending on which Friday of the month you plan to drop by and have a visit. First Fridays are First Time Fridays, Second Fridays are Classical Cuts, Third Fridays are Back of House and Fourth and Fifth Fridays are Fringe Fridays. Shows start at 12:30PM.
Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run
Get to try Brisbane’s own version of the challenging all-terrain scenic run via the Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run and run for a cause to support the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. This will be held on October 11 from 6:30AM to 10:00AM. Register before October 8 to join the said event. Registration fee is $20 for children and $25 for adults. If you are coming in as a family of 5 with 2 adults and 3 children, you can get a discount and pay $90 only.
Grab the chance and enjoy all these events! With Brisbane minibus hire from minibushire.com.au, you won’t ever have to worry about the driving route or the parking so you can just sit back and enjoy the ride!