Regular
Friends & Neighbours Monthly Breakfast
First Sunday of every month, from 8am
Fairhill Group of Friends & Neighbours monthly breakfast. All welcome.
Free / regular
What's on
Events at Fairhill
Seasonal adventures, music nights, festivals, holidays and the regular gatherings that make Fairhill a community.
Every week, every month
Regular gatherings
Regular
Homeschool Day at Fairhill
Every Thursday
A relaxed, nature-led day for homeschooling families.
Free / regularAbout homeschool days
Regular
Fairhill Bird Group Meetup
Last Thursday of the month, from 7am
All welcome — coffee, conversation and birds.
Free / regular
Coming up
What's on next
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Adventures
Fairhill Animal Farmyard Adventures: Winter Wonders edition
Mon 1 Jun – Mon 31 Aug 2026
A whole new set of Winter Adventures — hold the latest newly hatched chicks, feed the guinea pigs their Winter Feast, join in the Goats Promenade and walk the mini-goats to Turtle Lake, the NEW Treasure Quest & Scavenger Hunt around Turtle Lake (in your own time), the NEW Goats Walkabout Paddock where you can go in to play on the rocks with the cheeky mini goats and chickens, discover the Forest Fairy Trail, and the Mini Engineers & Builders Zone with the silver sand pit. Plus new Winter plantings in the Nursery, the most delicious farm-to-table Winter menu from our Executive Chef Jerome Kiers for casual family dining, farm shop & local makers' marketplace — room to roam, play, learn and discover.
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Have you tried the Fairhill Winter Menu?
Available now
Fairhill's delicious winter menu from Executive Chef Jerome Kiers. Delicious breakfasts, brunch and lunch. Weekend and Holiday Specials. Fluffy, freshly-laundered blankets on the chairs during cooler days. Free entry to The Gardens Café and the Specialist Nursery. Entry to Fairhill Adventure Gardens, including the Native Botanic Gardens, Animal Farmyard Adventures, Little Sprouts Imaginative Indoor Play, nature trails and daily experiences, is available from: • Adults: from $5 • Children 1–2 years: $13 (accompanying adults free!) • Children 3+ years: $23 Please note: During school term, The Gardens Café is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, The Terrace Bar & Takeaway is open, serving barista coffee, smoothies, fresh juices, light meals, picnic favourites and takeaway treats.
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Music
Fairhill Chill · The Charles Camilleri Connection
Sunday 2 August 2026
11am to 2pm
Sunday Fairhill Chill live music at Fairhill. The Charles Camilleri Connection are back with us: raw, soulful and spellbinding, the powerful collaboration between legendary vocalist and guitarist Barry Charles and internationally seasoned guitarist and songwriter Paul Camilleri. Expect raw, expressive guitar work, Barry on his paisley Stratocaster, with soulful lead vocals and acoustic rhythm from Paul. It is stripped-back blues that highlights the chemistry between two players rather than polished production. Their take on folk-blues classics like John Martyn's I Don't Wanna Know, from the 1973 album Solid Air with its refrain "I don't want to know about evil, only want to know about love", keeps all that vulnerability and warmth and gives it a bluesier edge. Settle in for lunch at The Gardens Café and drop a donation in the hat for the musicians. Booking a table is recommended, as Sundays with live music fill up.
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Food
The Curated Plate at Fairhill — Bush Harvest Morning Tea
Sunday 2 August 2026, 11am – 2pm
Join us for a truly special day celebrating the flavours of the Sunshine Coast, surrounded by beautiful gardens, incredible local produce and the unforgettable sounds of The Charles Camilleri Connection. 🎶 Enjoy a generous paddock-to-plate morning tea featuring native botanicals, seasonal harvests, handcrafted savoury and sweet delights, colour-changing bush tea, locally roasted coffee and a welcome drink on arrival. Adding to the magic, The Charles Camilleri Connection will perform live throughout the event, creating the perfect atmosphere to relax, connect and savour every bite. Meet our flower-garlanded goats, cuddle newly hatched chicks and experience everything that makes Fairhill such a unique destination for families and food lovers alike. 🌸🐐 ✨ A beautiful celebration of food and music in an iconic Sunshine Coast setting as part of The Curated Plate Food & Drink Festival. Limited tickets available.
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Festival
The Kids' Barn Official Opening
Sunday 9 August 2026
Official Opening at 12 noon
The Kids' Barn is officially open, and it is home to Fairhill's Miniature Pygmy Goat Kids. Join us at 12 noon on Sunday 9 August for the Official Opening. Cuteness overload.
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Festival
International Dog Day
Wednesday 26 August 2026
International Dog Day is celebrated annually on 26 August, a day for honouring the special bond between humans and dogs. We have a free treat for all dogs who come along, in addition to the Puppaccinos at the Gardens Café and wonderful walks in the gardens. International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th.
Included with entryDogs Welcome at Fairhill
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Workshop
Native Beekeeping 101 Workshop
Saturday 5 September 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm
Meet the remarkable native bees of Australia, right here in the gardens. Ian Driver of A Green Soul Native Bees returns to Fairhill for a hands-on morning covering both our native stingless bees and our solitary bees. Learn how to attract them into your own garden with the right plants and insect hotels, watch a live stingless hive division, and taste native honey. You'll build your own bee hotel to take home, and leave with resources and a sample bag to start your bee journey. Stay on afterwards for lunch at the Gardens Café and a stroll through the nursery.
$40 per person
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Food
Father's Day at Fairhill
Sunday 6 September 2026
8:00–14:00
Bring Dad to the gardens for Father's Day. Three sittings at The Gardens Café: breakfast from 8am, brunch from 10am, and a Farm to Table spit roast lunch from 12pm with a Father's Day dessert and a drink included. Ranger-led farmyard sessions run every half past the hour in the mornings, so the whole family is sorted before and after the table. Tables are limited; request yours early.
Breakfast $37 · Brunch $39 · Lunch $45 · children order from the menuRequest a table
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Workshop
Rainforest Jar Plant & Sip (Adults)
Sunday 6 September 2026
12:00–13:30
Why not spend Sunday laughing with friends, getting dirt under your fingernails, and having something to show for it? Sign up for Dr Sarah Pye's 'Plant and Sip' workshop to build your own personalised terrarium. In this 90-minute workshop Sarah leads you through the stages of creating a unique, long lasting 'rainforest in a jar' and caring for it when you get home. All materials, plus coffee, chai, tea or hot chocolate, are included. You may even want to stay for lunch! What are you waiting for? Grab your tribe and book now. Spaces are limited.
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QLD School Holidays (Spring)
Sat 19 Sep – Mon 5 Oct 2026
Family adventures plus hobby horse gymkhanas and real live piglets on the farm. Includes the Famous Fairhill Spring Festival and the Spring Equinox on 23 September celebrating renewal and new growth.
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Festival
The Famous Fairhill Spring Festival
Sat 19 – Sun 20 Sep 2026
Recreating the famous festival when spring arrives at Fairhill — a celebration of nature, creativity and joy. The gardens come alive with flowers, animals, makers and magical moments for all ages. Dress up and be part of the magic, with prizes for every fairy, sprite, elf, good witch and fae being (prizes for children, grown-ups AND pups).
Included with entry
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Public Holiday
King's Birthday
Monday 5 October 2026
Special royal picnic weekend — pre-bookings recommended.
Included with entryReserve a picnic
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Halloween PumpkinFest
Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026
10am–4pm daily
The Sunshine Coast's family-friendly Halloween celebration at Fairhill Adventure Gardens — pumpkin carving, the friendliest animals, Forest Fairy Trail treasure hunt, family adventures, prizes for every costume and spooky stories around the campfire.
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Festival
National Gardening Week
Third week of October each year
National recognition of gardening — see gardenclubs.org.au for the full week's events.
Included with entryAbout the week
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Christmas Feast Days
Mon 2 Nov – Wed 23 Dec 2026
Festive winter dining experience — pre-booking only.
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Food
Country Christmas at Fairhill
20 November – 20 December 2026
Celebrate the festive season at Fairhill with a delicious seasonal, farm-to-table menu woven through with native bushtucker flavours. We're taking Christmas bookings now for 20 November to 20 December. Advance bookings only and subject to availability — give us a call or drop us an email to enquire and book. Have a peek at the festive menu when you get in touch.
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Kids
Meet Santa
Sat 12 – Tue 22 Dec 2026
A magical Christmas experience.
Included with entryBook a visit with Santa
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Closure
Closed — Christmas
Thu 24 – Sat 26 Dec 2026
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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Valentine's Weekend
Sat 13 – Mon 15 Feb 2027
Brunch feast for two with prosecco.
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Closure
Wet Season Closure
Tue 16 Feb – Mon 15 Mar 2027
Fairhill closed for annual upgrades. The Nursery remains open throughout.
Members
Members Preview
Tue 16 – Fri 19 March 2027
Members get the first look at the gardens before public reopening.
Included with entry
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Public Reopening
Saturday 20 March 2027
We're back — public gates open.
Included with entry
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Easter School Holidays (Autumn)
3 – 18 April 2027
Autumn family adventures across the Easter break.
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National Gardening Day
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Celebrated annually on this date — encouraging everyone to plant vegetables, fruits, flowers, or houseplants and connect with nature. Start a new garden, plant seeds, and enjoy the big day at Fairhill.
Included with entry
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Labour Day Long Weekend
Sat 1 – Mon 3 May 2027
Autumn Gold Adventures & pre-packed picnics in the gardens. Includes the Mon public holiday celebrating everyone who works to make the world better — especially our staff.
Included with entry
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Mothers' Day Weekend
Friday 7 – Monday 10 May 2027
Special breakfast, brunch, lunch and picnic menus all weekend. Four-day weekend trading by popular demand. Includes free entry to Fairhill.
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Botanic Gardens Week at Fairhill
Mon 17 – Sun 23 May 2027
Botanic Gardens Week celebrates the health and wellbeing benefits of botanic gardens. Nature is medicine, promoting activity, restoring mental health, fostering connections, and increasing overall wellbeing. A growing body of research shows that spending time in nature measurably improves human health. Farm to table and gardens to plate, Gardens Licensed Café. Iconic natives-first Nursery. Nature's Playground, Gardeners Paradise. Enjoy all of Fairhill as we celebrate Botanic Gardens Week.
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Festival
Queensland Day 2027
6 June 2027
Open all day, from 8am
Celebrate Queensland Day at Fairhill — Farm · Nursery · Country Store, the best of local under one roof. Queensland Day is always on 6 June each year, marking Queensland's 1859 split from NSW. Spend the day in the gardens with us: settle in for lunch at The Gardens Café, explore the original native botanic gardens and the iconic nursery, browse the Fairhill Country Store and the local makers' marketplace, and say hello to the animals on the farm.
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Come for the Plants, stay for the exceptional Coffee and Food.
Free entry to the Country Store, Nursery, Gardens Café, Terrace Bar & Takeaway.
Table Reservations recommended Thursdays-Sundays: book a table
Fairhill Farmyard Adventures every day
Ranger-led sessions every half past the hour in the mornings. Day Pass Tickets & Monthly/Annual Memberships. Booking recommended but not essential: see Adventures