October 2026 · Issue #8
Spring on the Redlands Coast: what’s on this October
It’s a lovely time of year on the Redlands Coast — warm days, the jacarandas on their way, and whales still passing Straddie until November. October is a busy month, so here’s what’s on. Dates are as published by the organisers; it’s worth checking before you head out.
The long weekend
The school holidays run until Monday 5 October, the King’s Birthday public holiday, and Term 4 starts on Tuesday 6 October. On the Monday, Council offices, libraries, IndigiScapes, the Art Gallery and RPAC are closed; bins are collected as normal.
| Sat–Mon3–5 Oct | Island Storytellers Festival — across Lamb Island, Coochiemudlo and Straddie, with a ferry as a roaming venue. Crime writer Chris Hammer is launching his new novel, Full Circle. |
| Saturday3 Oct | Native Nursery Open Day — IndigiScapes, Capalaba, 9am–12pm. |
| Saturday3 Oct | Vika & Linda, “Where Do You Come From?” — Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC), Cleveland. |
| Sunday4 Oct | Redland City Big Band — Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland, 2pm, $20. |
Across October
| Friday9 Oct | Redlands Seniors Expo — Redland Performing Arts Centre, 2–16 Middle Street, Cleveland, 9am–2pm. Free entry, with more than 40 exhibitors, giveaways, lucky door raffles, light refreshments, entertainment and demonstrations. Organised by the Redlands Seniors Network. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty is a sponsor — come and say hello at our stand. October is Queensland Seniors Month. |
| Friday9 Oct | Queensland Symphony Orchestra, “Old Worlds, New Sounds” — RPAC. |
| Saturday10 Oct | Redlands Grass Roots Bull Ride — Pinklands Sporting Complex, Thornlands. |
| Saturdays10 & 31 Oct | Ormiston House After Dark — lantern-lit ghost tours of the heritage homestead, $69–75. |
| Sunday11 Oct | Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series — Raby Bay foreshore, 5am–12pm. Expect a busy foreshore early. |
| Sunday11 Oct | PreLoved Market — Cleveland Showgrounds. |
| Thursday15 Oct | Anh Do, “The Happiest Refugee Live” — RPAC. |
| Fri–Sat16–17 Oct | Gage Roads Straddie Invitational — Main Beach, Point Lookout, 7am–12pm, free to watch. The 42nd year of the world’s longest-running team surfing event. |
| Saturday17 Oct | Twilight Markets “Spooky Edition” — Sirromet, Mount Cotton. $10 adults, kids free. |
| Saturday17 Oct | Sea Witches Market — Raby Bay Harbour Park. |
| Saturday17 Oct | Festival of Small Halls — Macleay Island Hall. |
| Saturday17 Oct | Redlands Coast Sporting Awards — Sheldon Event Centre, 5:30pm. A record 64 nominations this year. |
| Sunday25 Oct | Orava Quartet — RPAC. |
| To1 Nov | “Vibrant Side of Life” exhibition — Old SchoolHouse Gallery, Cleveland. |
| Fri–Sun6–8 Nov | Calamity Jane — RPAC. |
The regular markets
| EverySunday | Cleveland Markets — 115 Bloomfield Street, 7am–1pm. |
| Fridays2 Oct & 6 Nov | Shoreline Street Food Markets — Jingeri Street, Redland Bay, 4:30–8:30pm. |
| Saturdays24 Oct, 7 & 21 Nov | Twilight Makers Market — Raby Bay Harbour Park, 4–8pm. |
Have your say
Two Council consultations are open: the skatepark strategy (closes 22 October), and a proposal to lift the number of people an event can have before it needs a permit from 500 to 1,000 (closes 26 October). Council is taking feedback on both.
One for the drive home
It’s koala season
Koala breeding season runs from September to December, and they’re on the move — so take it easy on the roads from dusk to dawn. If you come across injured wildlife, Council’s 24-hour rescue line is 07 3833 4031. Worth saving in your phone.
Thinking about a move this spring? Start with a straight number.
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Greg Leigh — local Redlands specialist, Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty. Published 30 September 2026.
Sources: Redlands Coast What’s On; RPAC 2026 season; Council, King’s Birthday; Redland Bayside News — Island Storytellers, Seniors Expo, event permits; Sirromet; Cleveland Markets; Your Say Redlands Coast; Council, koala season.