Out of the Box Festival
June 17 - June 22
QPAC’s Out of the Box festival for children eight years and under returns this June.
A full venue takeover, packed with theatre experiences, workshops, free events and activities with additional programs across the cultural precinct at the State Library of Queensland, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, and Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art.
The Gruffalo
17-22 June 2025
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC for songs, laughs and scary fun.
Where is the Green Sheep?
17-22 June 2025
Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s World Premiere is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
Gurril Storm Bird
18-21 June 2025
Gather around the campfire in the forest to hear the story of Gurril, the young boy who came face to face with the rainbow serpent.
Wonderbox
18-21 June 2025
With immersive projections, delightful surprises and kooky carnival characters, every child’s curiosity is celebrated.
The Lost Lending Library
18-22 June 2025
At 314 floors high and with 72 spiral side departments, enter the largest collection of books in the world and discover a magical world.
Wolfgang in the Stars
18-22 June 2025
Circa’s world premiere, Wolfgang in the Stars, is a music fueled circus space romp of galactic proportions.
Club Origami
18-22 June 2025
Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play.
Workshops
Little Chefs Cooking Workshops
17-21 June 2025
A delicious adventure where your child can learn the joy of cooking while creating fun, healthy recipes.
Bluey Puppetry Workshop
17-22 June 2025
A fun-filled hands-on puppetry workshop inspired by everyone’s favourite blue heeler.
Green Sheep: You and Me Workshop
17-21 June 2025
Following Where is the Green Sheep?, share a playful, hands-on experience with your child.
For Mothers
17-21 June 2025
A creative and cultural project for mothers designed to reinvigorate and reimagine parenting for the modern mama.
Mindful Me Health & Wellbeing Workshops
17-22 June 2025
Through gifted meditation exercises, children will learn how to quiet their minds, improve focus and enhance emotional awareness.
Sing on Country Music Workshops
19-22 June 2025
Learn about our beautiful diverse country through song and traditional language with Aboriginal and Torres Strait song woman, Jessie Lloyd.
Moments of Wonder
21-22 June 2025
This drop-in workshop invites you to consider a moment of wonder in your life, before creating a picture with coloured pencils and watercolour paint at GOMA.
Activities
Tree of Hope
17-22 June 2025
What are you hopeful for? Craft your own Tree of Hope as part of the large-scale site installation.
Jarjum Life Museum
17-22 June 2025
Welcome to Jarjum Life Museum – a museum made by children – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjum.
Let’s Dance
17-22 June 2025
An upbeat celebration of music and movement that brings all ages together in one giant dance party.
State Library Scavenger Hunt
17-22 June 2025
Are you a keen explorer? Are you a master of puzzles? Then get excited and jump into the scavenger hunt at the State Library of Queensland.
Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio
17-22 June 2025
People have been using Tasmanian bull kelp as a material for thousands of years. Create your own unique paper carrier to hold your special treasures at GOMA.
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