Family means many different things to different people. Here in Brisbane, families come in every shape and size. Yet despite this, they also tend to have some pretty cool things in common. We take a look at what Brisbane Family means and what makes Brisbane Families so awesome!
Spending time together
In Brisbane, families work hard and have fairly hectic lives, so spending quality time together is valued and cherished. Whether it’s in everyday moments like having family dinners together and reading a bedtime story, or finding fun outings to take together, Brisbane Families actively seek out inspiration for awesome ways to spend time together. You can check out awesome local events on the Events Calendar here.
Getting outdoors
Here in Brisbane, spending family time together is made easy by our wonderful year-round sunshine. Getting outdoors together is a massive part of Brisbane Family life and what many people remember most vividly and fondly when thinking back to their own Brisbane childhood. As well as the temperate climate, getting out and about in Brisbane is made easy by the many amazing family-friendly locations, facilities and attractions around the city. We’re spoilt for choice with amazing local parks and playgrounds, there are many free water parks like South Bank Lagoon and Rocks Riverside Park, there’s the Brisbane River for plenty of fun and adventure, as well as some great beaches. Check out Things to Do In Brisbane With Kids, Must-do Brisbane Activities While the Kids Are Still Young and Day Trips to learn about some of the other awesome ways that families get out and about with their Brisbane Kids.
Including everyone
One thing that often stands out about families in Brisbane is the way that the whole family can be included in most events. Often social gatherings are fairly casual events such as outdoor barbecues, which are very family friendly. Plus many people in Brisbane have family members who live interstate or even overseas, so visiting family members are usually warmly welcomed into everyday events. You’re taking your child to playgroup but the grandparents are in town — no worries, bring them along too! You’re going to a friend’s housewarming party but don’t have a babysitter — that’s okay, it’s a daytime event and kids are more than welcome!
When it comes to kids, Brisbane in general is very child-friendly. There’s a huge array of child-friendly cafes and restaurants, such as these Places to Eat With Kids and our Top 10 Child-friendly Cafes in Brisbane. There are outdoor cinemas and cinema sessions especially for parents with babies or young children (be sure to check out Brisbane Cinemas with Kids for more information). There’s everything from Child-friendly Places to Shop to Child-friendly Cruises, and there are even plenty of options for Child-friendly Valentines Dates! Whatever you want to do, Brisbane is a great place for doing it together as a family.
Following traditions
One thing that is really special for families is establishing family traditions. They help families to focus on doing meaningful things together and they help to give kids a sense of security and continuity, as well something exciting to remember and look forward to. Many families have their own, personal traditions, but here in Brisbane we also have some pretty awesome traditions that many families love to follow. These include:
- Having an Australia Day barbecue
- Celebrating ANZAC Day
- Visiting the EKKA
- Watching the fireworks at Riverfire
- Finding the best Christmas lights
- Having a family holiday
Enjoying celebrations
Another thing that Brisbane Families love to do is get together to celebrate special occasions. Graduations, achievements, weddings and Christmas are just some of the occasions that would not be the same without celebrating with family. Birthdays are also a time for getting together with family, from kids’ parties to twenty-firsts and beyond. Unlike other places where adults are pretty much shunned from teenage life, birthdays in Brisbane often include a great mix of family and friends.
Loving one another
Of course, above everything else, and underlying everything else, Brisbane Family is all about loving — loving our family members no matter what, and enjoying the unconditional love they have for us in return. In Brisbane, we celebrate family, we cherish family values and we believe in supporting each other and making our moments together special and memorable. And that’s what Brisbane Kids is all about!
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