This Is Exactly How To Spend Your Long Weekend In & Around Brisbane
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By Style Journos | 2nd April 2026Darvella Patisserie
Nothing says Easter quite like an Easter Egg hunt. This year, 50 eggs have been hidden across Bulimba River Walk, Hawthorne Park and along Thyne and Ride Road. Inside these chocolate eggs are real prizes. Think free iced lattes, cinnamon buns, and croissants. Excited? We are too, especially, because there’s more! Three lucky people will find golden eggs, which include a $50 Sabai Sabai Moral voucher, a $50 Darvella Patisserie voucher, and one $100 Darvella voucher. All prices are available until April 12. You don’t want to miss out on these fabulous prices, which will be great for every family member, this Easter long weekend.
What: Easter Egg Hunt When: April 3-6 Where: Brisbane River
Easter at Sirromet Winery
Are your long weekends missing live music, wine, cheese, and endless activities? Never fear! Sirromet Winery has all of that and more. This long weekend, celebrate Easter in Mount Cotton with live music, food stalls, and scenic vineyard views. With Easter egg hunts, petting zoos, and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny himself, easter on the lawn is only $10 per adult and $5 per child. Or if you’re after something more, dine at the Tuscan Terrace, with a 3-course lunch including wine on arrival, at $108 per adult, and $29 per child.
What: Easter at Sirromet Winery When: April 3-6 Where: 850-938 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton.
Summer Fridays x House of Hälsa
If your long weekend plans call for something a little extra, Summer Fridays is bringing a glossy, feel-good takeover to the Gold Coast – blending beauty and wellness with a side of indulgence. In celebration of its new Flushed Lip Stain and SoftLine Lip Liner, the cult-favourite brand is popping up at Pacific Fair with MECCA’s immersive Lip Studio, while also teaming up with the always-busy House of Hälsa in Mermaid Beach for a limited-edition Plum and Strawberry smoothie. The early birds will be in luck, with the first 50 customers each morning scoring their smoothie for free alongside a full-sized Lip Butter Balm, while ongoing purchases come with bonus skincare samples – making it the perfect excuse to sip, shop, and swipe on something new this weekend.
What: Summer Fridays Lip Studio Pop-Up & House of Hälsa Smoothie Collaboration When: Saturday, March 4-18 | Smoothies are available from 8:00 AM, March 4-5 Where: House of Halsa, 1/2453 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
Green Cup Coffee Lash Giveaway
What’s better than long lashes and delicious smoothies? Getting a free Maybelline mascara with any smoothie purchase! This perfect blend of coffee, peanut butter, and chocolate will satisfy your sweet cravings and makeup addiction. So grab your friends and head to Newfarm because your lashes and taste buds deserve to be treated! Warning: get in quick, it’s only while stocks last!
What: Coffee Lash Giveaway When: April 3-6 Where: 84 Merthyr Rd, New Farm
Central’s Good Friday “Dinner Party” Party
Stuck for Good Friday plans? Central is kicking off the long weekend with a good old-fashioned “Dinner Party” Party! Join Central’s expert chefs underground as they bring the heat with flaming woks and billowing steam, all set to a soundtrack of live DJ beats. Kick things off with an early dinner booking from 5 PM, then stay until the disco ball drops at 8 PM and say cheers to greeting your long weekend in serious style.
What: Good Friday Dinner Party When: Friday, 2 April, from 5 PM Where: Central 中環, 340 Queen St, Brisbane City
Funk You Fridays
Why not spend the long weekend kicking back and listening to relaxed jazz beats, glass in hand? The Alligator Club, one of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets, has got your Saturday and Sunday night sorted with non-stop live music from 5 PM to 3 AM. They bring the beats, you bring the crew, and keep the party grooving well into the night. P.S. Standing still is absolutely not allowed.
What: The Easter Lineup When: Saturday 3 April and Sunday 4 April Where: The Alligator Club, Fortitude Valley
This Easter Weekend, Romastreet will be packed with colour, crafts and surprises. Completely free, and perfect for that family-friendly, fun activity you’ve been waiting for. Step into a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party-themed adventure and explore at your own pace. Disco dance parties, circus tricks, Easter bonnet crafts and chocolate egg hunts are just a few of the events that will be hosted at the park this long weekend. Tie the day up with lawn games and food trucks, and you’ve done this long weekend correctly.
What: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party When: April 3-6 | 9 AM – 1 PM Where: Roma Street, Brisbane
