The Corner Big Day Out

Other activities include:

• Performance: Aunty Sharron mirii Bell, 10:20–10:50 am, Knowledge Walk stage: Join Aunty Sharron as she takes us all on a musical song and dance journey. Together, we will respectfully acknowledge the Sovereign Custodians, Elders and Country before we begin a fun-filled, interactive live concert for all ages.
   
• Book readings: Sophie Beer, Tylissa Elisara and Cheryl Leavy, various times, across State Library: It wouldn't be a children's library festival without a story time!
   
• Workshop: Make and Meld, Castanet creatures, 10:30–12 noon, kuril dhagun: This workshop gives young people an opportunity to use real woodworking tools as they build and then decorate their own musical creature castanet!
   
• Workshop: Cultural Collaboration, Art and sound, 12:30–2 pm, kuril dhagun: In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the rich history of Indigenous symbols while learning the art of lino printing.
   
• The Corner big day of play, 10 am–2 pm, The Corner: It's our day and everyone's invited to come and enjoy Pasifika music with Tui n Friends, all day creative play and party hat making.
   
• Activity: Tree of Hope, Interactive installation, 10 am–2 pm, The Parlour: Inspired by the theme of hope for Out of the Box Festival 2025, QPAC invites children across Queensland to reflect on what hope means to them.
   
• Performance and workshop: Circa Academy, various times, Billboard Lawn: Catch Circa Academy up close at The Corner Big Day Out. Learn new skills, try hula-hooping, juggling and more.
   
• Workshop: Preservation, Paper making, 10 am–2 pm, The Courtyard: Learn about the art of preserving Queensland’s history, and take home your own handmade paper with the help of our Preservations team.
   
• Activity: Annika Strand, Xtra special, 10 am–2 pm, Arcade: Annika invites families, carers and young people to gently challenge how we view difference as we explore the idea of specialness and what makes us special.
   
• Workshop: Mini curator, 12 noon–2 pm, Infozone: What makes Queensland special for you? Pop on a pair of gloves and join our curation team to design a display that celebrates our home.
   
• Performance and workshop: Rivercity Steel Bands, 10 am–1:40 pm, River Deck: Get into the rhythm with the steel drum performances and workshops and let the music move you, also featuring a showcase from the Mini Rivers Steel Band children's group.
   
• Workshop: Digital story fun, 10 am–12 noon, Infozone: Calling all junior aspiring storytellers! Learn how to sketch and compose digital scenes using iPads and bring them to life using the app TagTool.
   
• Food and drinks – Tasty treats and refreshing drinks from our visiting food trucks and Library Cafe to fuel your day of play.

Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun, music and movement.