1 July Family fun | Kummara Family Fun Day features community stalls, fun activities and food for a great winter school holiday outing. It’s on from 10am-2pm at Richlands East State School. Free.
3 July Book club | The Inala Book Club’s July discussion circle focuses on The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, offering book lovers a welcoming environment to chat. Meet at the Inala Library from 9am-10.30am. Free.
4 July Live music | Head to the Durack Tavern from 7pm for the weekly showcase of local musical talent, with a relaxed weekend vibe alongside hearty pub fare. Free, bookings recommended.
4 July Women’s football | Sports fans can gather at the Lions Football Club grandstands at Richlands to watch the premier regional clash between Lions FC and Olympic FC live under the stadium lights. The match starts at 7.30pm.
5 July Pool competition | The casual pool tournament at Inala’s Blue Fin Fishing Club is open to all skill levels looking to compete for minor prizes. It’s hosted at the club’s main sports room from noon and costs $5 to enter. Register in person at the sports bar on the day.
5 July Kids entertainment | The Blue Fin Fishing Club transforms its family lounge into a fun zone from 12.30pm-2.30pm with rotating weekly entertainment including balloon artists or face painters alongside the playground. Free for patrons.
7 July Bingo | Play for cash prizes from from 11am-1.30pm at the Blue Fin Fishing Club and stay for lunch at the club bistro afterwards. The cost depends on the number of ticket books purchased on arrival. No need to book.
7 July Trivia | Gather a team of friends or family to test your knowledge and compete for prizes at the Durack Tavern’s mid-week trivia night. Free, register your team with the host on arrival from 6pm.
7 July Literacy for babies | Bring your baby (up to one year old) to the First 5 Forever Babies, Books and Rhymes session from 2pm-2.30pm at the Inala Library. This interactive session is designed to help parents and caregivers learn songs and finger plays. Free.
8 July State of Origin | Catch the game 3 decider on the big screen from 8pm-11pm at the Blue Fin Fishing Club with the chance to win one of two Queensland jerseys.
8 July First Nations | Celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the heart of Inala with a day featuring a smoking ceremony, traditional performances, community stalls and multi-generational activities at the Inala NAIDOC Family Fun Day from 10am-2pm at the West Inala Football Club, Kimberley Street, Richlands. Free.
17 July Golf | Enjoy a relaxed round of golf to mark NAIDOC Week. It’s hosted by the Jabal Jarri Social Golf Club from 7.30am at the Oxley Golf Club. Tickets are $110. Register via Eventbrite.
18 July Lego exhibition | Check out the exhibition featuring highly detailed Lego brick builds alongside a creative pop-culture market from 10am-4pm at the Cementco Bowls Club, Darra. Entry is $5. Book via Eventbrite or pay at the gate.
23 July Konga | This easy-to-follow, high intensity fusion of dance, cardio, boxing and sculpting is set to fabulous music. It’s on from 9.30am-10.30am at the Hub Neighbourhood Centre, Inala. Free. Text World Wellness Group on 0405 569 094 to book.
23 July Mini golf | Head to the Topstroke mini-golf course at Oxley to try your hand at the eighteen-hole putting challenge. Book via TryBooking.
23 July Zen Do Karate | Come and do a free trial of family oriented, reality based self-defence classes for people aged 12-80. They’re on from 6.15pm-7.10pm at Archerfield Wetlands Community Hub, Durack. No need to book. More information: Hazelstrom Martial Arts.
25 July Christmas in July | Gather your friends for a mid-winter Christmas celebration featuring live music by the retro Beach Boys tribute act The Harmony Guys, alongside a themed festive feast from 5.30pm-10.30pm at the Blue Fin Fishing Club. Ticketed. Book via TryBooking.
26 July Blockorama | Rivercity Steel Band are hosting this vibrant music festival bringing together steel pan bands for live, collaborative street performances inspired by Trinidadian street culture. It will be an energetic and child-friendly day out. It’s on from 10am at the Durack Inala Bowls Club. Free.
30 July Birdwatching | Join ecologiost Professor Hugh Possingham to explore one of Brisbane’s most diverse birding environments during this educational nature walk. Meet from 7am at the Red Shed on the Oxley border of the Oxley Creek Common. Make a donation to the Oxley Creek Common to participate. Book via Humanatix.
