Looking for Things To Do on Brisbane’s Northside? Head to North Harbour for Awesome Weekend Events!

April 26, 2021

Upcoming Events

North Harbour has regular family-friendly events, perfect if you’re looking for things to do on Brisbane’s northside. 

Sunday May 8th, Mother’s Day at Bite Markets

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You can experience Bite in a new light on May 9th from 11AM to 3PM.

• Explore street food from across the world
• Plenty of retail stalls so mum can shop till she drops!
• Let us entertain the kids with attractions and jumping castles
• Mothers Day raffle prize to the value of over $200

Head to www.bitemarkets.com.au to find out more about this awesome outdoor dining experience, one of the best things to do on Brisbane’s northside. 

Sunday May 16th, Shine Bright for Leukaemia

SHINE BRIGHT AT OUR FABULOUS & FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN-FUN-FUNDRAISER TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST LEUKAEMIA

WHEN: Sunday May 16th
TIME: 3pm – 7pm (Shine Bright Walk at 6pm)
WHEN: North Harbour Heritage Park

TICKETS ARE FREE, HOWEVER DUE TO COVID SAFE REGULATIONS LIMITING NUMBERS, PLEASE REGISTER WITH EVENTBRITE HERE. YOU CAN ALSO PRE-PURCHASE BOBO BALLOONS AND THUNDERSTICKS TO SHINE BRIGHT ON THE NIGHT. ​

This inaugural event begins with a family-friendly afternoon at 3pm. We will have live entertainment and there will be activities (including make-a-lantern for your walk) and games (with prizes) plus a jumping castle to enjoy. All games and activities are just a gold coin donation, and all proceeds go to Leukaemia Support Queensland. 

We also have a Treasures and Trinkets stall, bobo balloons and thundersticks and plenty to eat and drink available for purchase including:

• Sausage sizzle: BBQed goodness (veggie options available)
• Kylie’s Delicacies Cupcakes: Sweet treats
• Meraki Gourmet: Jerky, biltong and droëwors
• I See T: Delicious iced tea
• Coffee cart: Hot beverages, including teas, coffee and hot chocolate
• Papagano Pizza: Woodfired pizza
• Calamari Canteen: Seafood yumminess
• I Love My Gelato: Mmmmm, so do we! 

All of our lovely food and beverage suppliers are donating a portion of their proceeds to Leukaemia Support Queensland, so you can feel extra good about indulging! Bring your picnic blankets and chairs to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of entertainment and food in Heritage Park. 

At 6pm, we will join to walk around the heritage trail (1.5km) with our lanterns to Shine Bright and commemorate all individuals, families and friends who have or are doing battle with Leukaemia. 

Please join us to Shine Bright for Leukaemia ♥︎

Save the Date

Coming up are:

July 2nd, 3rd, 4th – The Abbey Medieval Festival, our heritage partners at The Abbey Medieval Museum are hosting this awesome festival. This really is one of the top things to do on the northside of Brisbane. 

August 1st – Tree Planting at North Harbour, details to be confirmed

August 14th – Opera in North Harbour Heritage Park, details to be confirmed

To keep up to date with our upcoming North Harbour events, sign up for our newsletter. 

Weekends at North Harbour

As well as our larger events, there are plenty of things to find to do on the northside of Brisbane every weekend at North Harbour. 

Bite Markets at North Harbour: Every Friday and Saturday from 4pm-10pm, over 30 flavour makers open their doors at Bite Markets offering you the perfect place to eat, drink and spend time with friends and family. As well as flavour makers offering food and beverages from around the world, Bite has nightly live entertainment and a children’s play zone. Bite is a short 3 minutes from the North Harbour Sales Centre at Exit 150 off the Bruce Highway on Nolan Drive. 

North Harbour Mountain Bike Trail: The Mountain Bike Trial in Heritage Park offers up to 6kms of riverside, off-road tracks to suit beginners and families as well as intermediate level riders. Access is from the end of Moreton Bay Boulevard next to Habitat Park and the mountain bike trail is open every day, 6am to sunset. There are also bike paths and walking trails around the Heritage Park BBQ and picnics shelters.  

North Harbour parkrun: Located in the same area as the mountain bike trail, North Harbour parkrun is held at 7am, every Saturday. North Harbour parkrun is a free 5km cross country run/ walk around North Harbour Heritage Park along the Caboolture River. 

Sunrise Yoga in the Park: This free, outdoor yoga class is held in North Harbour Heritage Park every Sunday at 7:30am. This class is suitable for all ages and levels including beginners.  

Find North Harbour

North Harbour’s Sales and Information Centre & Display Village is open seven days a week, 10am-5pm. Located on the corner of Buckley Road and Fraser Drive, Burpengary East, the Display Village showcases 23 Display Homes from 11 of Australia’s best home builders. To find out more about North Harbour’s parks and community facilities including our regular events, sign up for our email updates and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@northharbourliving).