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October 2010 Events in Brisbane and Queensland

• 11 September to 10 October 2010 - The Great Train Robbery - The story of The Great Train Robbery remains a mystery after 72 years. Use investigation skills to find the missing piece that will help crack the case. The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich.
   
• 4 October (Monday) 2010 - QLD School Term 4 begins - (Australian school holiday dates.)
   
• 4 October (Monday) 2010 - Viennese Masters - Presented by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Featuring works by Schubert, Beethoven, and Brahms. 8.00pm at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane. For more information or to book tickets visit the ACO.
   
• 8 October (Friday) 2010 - RSPCA Happy Tails Day - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 9 & 10 October 2010 - October Orchid Show - Hosted by the Bribie Island Orchid Society. Entry is $4, which includes morning or afternoon tea. Entry is $3.50 for groups of 10 or more. Open Saturday 9 October from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm and Sunday 10 October from 9.00 am to 2.30 pm. The show will be held in the Student Centre, Bribie Island State High School, First Ave, Bribie Island.
   
• 10 October (Sunday) 2010 - Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge - 100 km and 60 km rides hosted by Bicycle Queensland. All funds raised will go to the Heart Foundation and Diabetes Australia.
   
• 13 October (Wednesday) 2010 - The Heritage Talks: The Lang Park Redevelopment - Hear how archaeologists unearthed the old cemetery before the new Lang Park Stadium could be built at Milton. Free, morning tea included. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside QLD. 10am - 11:30am. For more information see Pine Rivers Museum.
   
• 18 October (Monday) 2010 - Student Free Day - (See Queensland school holiday dates.)
   
• 20 to 24 October 2010 - Craft and Quilt Fair
   
• 23 & 24 October 2010 - Queensland Model Railway Show - The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich. 
   
• 25 October (Monday) 2009 - Pink Ribbon Day - Aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
  
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
  
  
• 31 October (Sunday) 2010 - Halloween - (Having a Halloween party? For party products, ideas and costumes see Themes4Parties, and for shopping see our BCL Halloween page.)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Ocsober - A fundraising program that challenges Australians to cut out alcohol for the month of October.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Pink Ribbon Month - Purchase a pink ribbon during October and raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. (Having a pink party to raise funds for breast cancer research? See Themes4Parties.)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Teddy Love Club Field of Angels Appeal - The Teddy Love Club provides support for bereaved parents, family, and friends who have suffered the loss of their baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, genetic induction, or neonatal death. Each October, TLC hosts the Field of Angels Appeal to ensure the continuation of their support services. Visit the website to make a donation.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Light the Night - At twilight, friends, families and co-workers will take part in a walk to raise funds for patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. The event aims to remember, celebrate and bring hope to support Australians with blood cancers. Participants of Light the Night carry illuminated balloons to represent their journey.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Firefighters Remembrance Day
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge - A fundraiser for Heart Foundation and Diabetes Australia. Open to all fitness levels.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Ride to Work Day - Ride to work to help reduce pollution, improve health and save money.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Fieritalia - An annual Italian festival held in New Farm Park.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Water Week - A national schedule of programs and events that encourage protection, rehabilitation and improvement of water environments such as streams, wetlands, waterways, beaches, and estuaries. See events in Queensland.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - SuperGP
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Caloundra Music Festival - Featuring Australian and international acts, a street parade, children's activities and more. Kings Beach Park, Caloundra (see Caloundra).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Valley Fiesta - An annual all ages festival featuring free activities in The Valley Entertainment Precinct. Live music across three stages in the Valley Mall, Brunswick Street, and Chinatown Mall. Other activities include theatre and performing arts (see Fortitude Valley).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Sunshine Coast Pride Fair - Aims to link lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Lake Kawana Community Centre. (For information, tours, accommodation, and events see Sunshine Coast.)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Young Filmmakers Festival Queensland Awards Night - The event aims to encourage all Queenslanders under the age of 18 to have a voice through film. There is no entry fee for the competition, awards night or festival.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - RBWH Butterfly Ball - An annual event to raise funds for research to help premature and seriously ill babies.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Zombie Walk - (For costume ideas see Zombie Clothing and Costumes on Themes4Parties!)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Pignic in the Park
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Canteen National Bandanna Day - Purchase a bandanna to support young people living with cancer (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Country and Regional Living Expo
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Island Vibe Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Finders Keepers Brisbane Markets - A showcase of independent artists and designers. There will also be free live music with a cafe and bar. (For a list of regular markets in Brisbane see BCL Markets.)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders (see No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Walk to Work Day - Walk all or part of the way to work for better health and cleaner air.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Festival - Incorporating Riverfestival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - The 40th Annual Beenleigh Gem Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo - Presented by The Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Queensland Former Origin Greats (FOGS). The expo aims to provide Indigenous job seekers looking to secure employment and long-term career opportunities with the chance to connect with Queensland employers and career providers across a broad range of industries.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Organic Growers Annual Fair
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Jazz, Swing, and Sing Festival

  
• See November events in Brisbane and Queensland
   
• Brisbane Exhibitions are now on BCL's Exhibitions & Galleries page
  

October 2011

• 22 October (Saturday) 2011 - Coorparoo State High School 30 Year Reunion - Past teachers and students who graduated in 1981 from Coorparoo State High School. Contact colluramj [at] yahoo.com.au (see BCL Reunions).

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  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in October. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in October. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in October. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in October.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in October. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in October. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.

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Explore Brisbane and SE Queensland - Book Online Brisbane Sightseeing Tour and Brisbane River Cruise Instant Confirmation (book online with Viator) More Brisbane sightseeing Springbrook National Park Discovery Full-Day Bushwalk including Glow Worm Tour (book online with Viator) More Brisbane nature tours Fraser Island 4WD Eco Day Trip (book online with Viator) More Fraser Island and Sunshine Coast tours

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Lotus Exige Race Experience - Full Day, Brisbane - QLD online bookings and vouchers from FreemanX See more Lotus Exige experiences plus V8 racing and rally car driving

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Short Courses Learn To Meditate, Clayfield, QLD (find and book courses online with doMore) Microsoft Publisher 2003, Milton, QLD (find and book courses online with doMore) Learn to Surf Group Lessons, Greenmount Beach Coolangatta, QLD (find and book courses online with doMore) Patternmaking, Varsity Lakes, QLD (find and book courses online with doMore) Learn something new - see more short courses in Brisbane

Balloon Flight - Greater Brisbane, QLD online bookings and vouchers from FreemanX See more hot air ballooning in South East Queensland

Golf Lesson - QLD Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland (IGGF102 book online with GoDo) See more golfing in the Great South East

Mount Tamborine day tour Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland (BHWE101 book online with GoDo) See more hiking in Brisbane

Brisbane Tandem Sky Dive Instant Confirmation (book online with Viator) Find more skydiving experiences in Brisbane

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Best of Brisbane Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Instant Confirmation (book online with Viator) See more wildlife tours in Brisbane & South East QLD

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Learn to Surf - 5 Lesson Package Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Queensland (GFOO102 book online with GoDo) See more children's activities in Brisbane and SE QLD

Defensive Driving Course, Brisbane - QLD online bookings and vouchers from FreemanX See more defensive driving classes in Brisbane

Fishing Trip, Full Day, Gold Coast - QLD online bookings and vouchers from FreemanX See fishing experiences in Brisbane & Gold Coast

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