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Try something new in Brisbane
Want to try something new in Brisbane? The council runs come-and-try and beginner sessions for adults most weeks: lawn bowls, kayaking, line dancing, run squads, dragon boating and more. Most are free. Here's what's on over the next two months, soonest first.
Beginner sessions in Brisbane, next two months
Beginner line dancing
Mon 16 Nov · 11:00 am · Moorooka · Free
50 Plus: Spanish for absolute beginners
Mon 16 Nov · 12:15 pm · Brisbane
Beginner adult run squad
Wed 18 Nov · 5:30 pm · Lota · Free
50 Plus: Latino Dance Fitness - Argentine Tango for beginners
Thu 19 Nov · 11:30 am · Brisbane-
Come and try lawn bowls
Wed 2 Dec · 3:00 pm · Carina · Free
Rock climbing
Fri 4 Dec · 6:00 pm · Kangaroo Point
Stand-up paddle boarding
Sun 6 Dec · 7:00 am · Manly
Come and try kayaking
Sat 12 Dec · 9:00 am · Nudgee Beach · Free
Sailing and kayaking
Sat 12 Dec · 9:15 am · Wynnum · Free
Dragon boating
Sun 13 Dec · 9:30 am · Albion · Free
Orienteering - Map Run
Sun 13 Dec · 4:00 pm · Brookfield
Learn to skate workshop
Mon 14 Dec · 9:00 am · Lota · Free
Learn to crochet
Thu 17 Dec · 1:00 pm · Mt Gravatt · Free
Learn to play chess
Tue 12 Jan · 10:00 am · Upper Mount Gravatt · Free
Why a beginner session
Everyone at a beginner session is new at the same time. Nobody expects you to be good at it, and there's something to talk about straight away, which makes it one of the easiest rooms in Brisbane to meet people in.
You don't need gear or experience. Each session's page says what to bring and whether you need to book.
How the list works
The list at the top of this page comes from Brisbane City Council's events calendar and refreshes every morning. It covers the next two months, soonest first, and marks the free sessions.
Regular fitness classes like yoga, tai chi and Zumba have their own guide: free yoga and fitness in Brisbane.
Go with people
Trying something new is easier with someone else who's new too. Once Vesica is out, you'll tap “I'm going” on a session and chat with the others going before the day.
Questions people ask
Where can I try something new in Brisbane for free?
Brisbane City Council runs free come-and-try sessions most weeks, such as lawn bowls, kayaking, line dancing and beginner run squads. This page lists the next two months from the council's calendar.
Do I need experience or gear?
No. These sessions are for beginners. Each session's page says what to bring and whether you need to book.
Is it a good way to meet people in Brisbane?
Yes. Everyone at a beginner session is new at the same time, so it's an easy place to start a conversation.
Updated . Event listings and photos from Brisbane City Council (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every morning.