1-31 | Historical exhibition | Items “we used to use” is on at the Logan City Historical Museum in the Heritage Centre at the Kingston Butter Factory precinct.
1 | Circus | Take the kids to see the clowns, acrobats and visual arts at Ashton’s – The Great Australian Circus under the big top at 2.30pm and 6pm – or at one of the other shows during its fortnight onsite at Waller Park, Browns Plains. Book via OzTix.
1 | Art exhibition | Explore how humans and wildlife coexist through unique cyanotype photogram collages by artist LeAnne Vincent at the free Inhabited: Anthromes of Queensland exhibition at Logan Art Gallery, Logan Central. Also on is It’s a small world by Daisy Hill artist Tegan Geange, presenting intricately detailed artworks depicting landmarks and symbols from across the globe, stained with tea and delicately rendered to celebrate Logan’s vibrant multicultural community. Both run until 29 August.
1 | Family history | Connect with experienced genealogists and researchers at the family history mini-fair. There will be displays by Logan City Council libraries and family history organisations from 10am-3pm at mezzanine at the Kingston Butter Factory.
1 | Bird art | Admire work by local artists exploring the diversity of Australia’s native birdlife, from familiar backyard species to more elusive visitors at the Our birds through art exhibition on until 29 August (open 10am-4pm Thursdays to Saturdays) at The Line and Rail Artspace, Beenleigh.
2 | Blues on the Bayou | Enjoy an afternoon filled with soulful rhythms and live performances from 3pm-9.30pm at Distillery Road Market, Eagleby.
2 | Markets | Enjoy breakfast out and pick up fresh produce at the Beenleigh Showground Markets or the Global Food Markets next to the Woodridge Train Station from 6am-noon every Sunday. Entry is free.
6 | Craft exhibition | Craft, silk painting and early 1900s evening items will be on display at the Logan City Historical Museum, in the Heritage Centre at the Kingston Butter Factory precinct until 29 September.
7 | Comedy show | Laugh yourself silly at the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show with hypnosist Krystal Brown. Volunteers from the audience will star in the show. It’s on from 7pm at the Kingston Butter Factory precinct. Book via Logan Arts.
7 | Spotlighting | Join a guided night adventure to discover the local native wildlife and nocturnal bushland ecosystems as part of the Peaks to Points Festival. It’s on from 7pm at Ison Park, Greenbank. Book a free ticket via Eventbrite.
8 | Artist talks | Discover the stories behind the artworks as Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, Dr Nicola Hooper and curator Chelsi Foskett unpack the ideas, inspirations and creative processes that shaped the Where do I belong? exhibition. It’s on from 10.30am at the Logan Art Gallery, Logan Central. Book your free ticket via Logan Arts.
8| Waterbug detectives | Forage for waterbugs, take a closer look, and uncover what’s living just beneath the surface and along the edges of the lake. Aimed at children aged 5+, it’s on from 9am-10am at Greenwood Lakes, Creekside Court, Forestdale. Book a free ticket via Eventbrite.
12 | Mosaic class | Create a unique mosaic artwork using mostly reclaimed and salvaged ceramic, glass and tiles from 5.30pm-7.30pm at Logan West Community ArtShare Alliance at Hillcrest. Cost: $60 includes materials. Book via Humanitix.
13 | Bike maintenance | Learn how to clean your bike, adjust gears and chance a tyre and tube at a free bike maintenance class from 5.30pm at 99 Bikes at Browns Plains. Book via Humanitix.
14 | BABBA | Billed as the most exciting and musically accurate tribute to ABBA in the world, BABBA will take you on a musical journey with a show full of humour, great costumes, Swedish accents and fun-filled dance floor action from 11am at Logan Entertainment Centre. Book via Logan Arts.
14 |Markets | Gather under the winter stars at Darlington Parklands for the Yarrabilba Mingle Markets. There will be gourmet food trucks, artisan craft stalls and local musicians alongside a baby animal farm, carnival games and specialty deserts. It’s on from 4.30pm. Free entry.
14 | Write | Join the “sit down and write” group, where a volunteer writing facilitator will use a timer to keep everyone focused on their writing projects, giving you a sense of belonging and something written on the page. It’s on from 10am-2pm at Hive Central at
Logan Central Library. No need to book.
15 | Museum talk | Members of the Logan City Historical Museum will host an interactive presentation about the museum and its exhibits, including a sensory box to showcase activities on offer for children. It runs from 10am-12.30pm at Logan Central Library.
22 | Car book and markets | Find secondhand treasures and enjoy a coffee at the cafe from 9am-noon at the Beenleigh Historical Village and museum. Gold coin donation to enter.
23 | Irish performance | Witness a spectacular blend of traditional Irish music, tap dance, and heartfelt storytelling performed by world-class dancers at A Taste of Ireland from 4pm at Logan Entertainment Centre. Book via Logan Arts.
29 | Multicultural festival | Celebrate Logan’s diversity through a curated program of global music, dance, artisan markets and international cuisine at this family-friendly twilight festival presented by SSI from 3pm at Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct. The event finishes with fireworks at 7pm. Book your free tickets at Humanitix.
30 | Live music | Celebrate the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison’s 70th anniversary with a tribute concert that also showcases hits by The Beatles, The Hollies and Simon & Garfunkel that were inspired by the Everly Brothers’ iconic songs. It’s on from 2pm at the Logan Entertainment Centre. Book via Logan Arts.
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