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May 2010 Events in Brisbane and Queensland

• 3 May (Monday) 2010 - Labour Day - Public Holiday. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
   
• 9 May (Sunday) 2010 - Mother's Day - (See BCL Mothers Day Gift Ideas.)
   
  • The Mothers Day Classic - Make a real difference to the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer by simply walking, running or sponsoring a participant, to help raise vital funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
     
  • Trees for Mum - Free national event offers motherless children a way to remember their mum, and celebrate the beauty of life, by planting a tree in her honour.
     
• 26 May (Wednesday) 2010 - Sorry Day
   
• 29 May (Saturday) 2010 - 65 Roses Day - The annual national awareness day for Cystic Fibrosis. Funds raised will go towards research projects and support services for children and young adults living with CF.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Fit4fun - Organised by the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. The program aims to promote healthy lifestyles by involving Queensland children in week-long healthy eating and physical activity.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Queensland Heritage Festival - Annual festival with events state-wide.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Volunteer Week - An opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our communities and to say thank you to the more than 5 million Australians who volunteer. (See volunteer groups in Brisbane.)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Loud Shirt Day - Wear a loud shirt and raise funds for deaf children around Australia.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Walk Safely to School Day - Aims to promote road safety, health, public transport and the environment.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - 18th Annual Brisbane Blues Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Gluten Free Food and Allergy Show
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Redcliffe Kitefest 2010 - Presented by the Redcliffe Kite Club.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Classic Boat Regatta - Hosted annually by Bribie Island Yacht Club.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - The Hampton High Country Food and Arts Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - RSPCA Million Paws Walk -  Register online to take part in the walk in order to raise funds for the RSPCA. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - The Roselovers' Annual Rose Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - CitySmart Innovation Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Solarcoaster - A children's multi-arts festival designed to unleash children's creativity. Held at the Nambour Showgrounds. (See Nambour.)
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Spanish Film Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Billycart Championships
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Italian Week - Aims to promote and celebrate Italian culture, arts, history, sport, fashion, food and lifestyle.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Simultaneous Storytime - An annual event organised by the Australian Library and Information Association.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Reconciliation Week
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Ball
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Coot-tha Classic - Presented by The Historic Racing Car Club and featuring cars and bikes from the 1920s to the 1980s.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Goomeri Pumpkin Festival - The annual festival features a street parade, live music, markets and the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll. Free entry. Goomeri is 265kms north-west of Brisbane in the Kilkivan Shire.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Bardon Mayfair
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Harley Owners Group Charity Ride - The annual event is in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Queensland.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - QSWFA Craft & Open Day - Hosted each year by the The Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists Ltd.
  
• To be confirmed 2010 - Starlight Day - The Starlight Foundation will be selling merchandise nationally to support seriously ill or hospitalised children.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Urban Country Music Festival Caboolture
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - The Maleny Wood Expo 2010
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - National Alpaca Week - visit the QLD Alpaca Association.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Caxton St Seafood and Wine Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Model Train Show - (See also model train groups in Brisbane).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Ipswich Royal Show
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Ipswich Show Holiday - City of Ipswich.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - The National Careers and Employment Expo - The Expo provides the opportunity for students, graduates, skilled and mature age workers, and those looking for a change, to meet face to face with Australia's leading organisations, government bodies, educational and training providers.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - West End Carnivale
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Annual Birman Cat Show - Hosted by The Birman Cat Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc.


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

May 2011

• To be confirmed 2011 - Valley Jazz Festival - A biennial event which takes place in various venues in Fortitude Valley and Brisbane. National and international jazz acts.

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  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

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