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Madness & Mayhem

Halloween at The Village Discover what madness occurs during Halloween at the Caboolture Historical Village. The spectacular spooky fun starts at 5pm to 9pm on Friday 31st October. This year’s theme is “Madness and Mayhem” encompassing all your favourite crazy characters and perhaps some not so crazy clowning about! Visitors of all ages are invited…

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Village Ahoy!

Spring Holiday Activities Village Ahoy! Set sail with us this spring holidays with lots of swashbuckling fun and games! Visit the Caboolture Historical Village to follow the clues on your very own treasure hunt, try your hand at few sailors’ knots, learn about shipwrecks in the Moreton Bay region and beyond and lots more. Follow…

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Tai Chi & Devonshire Tea

Sunday 12th October – 9:30am Tai Chi & Devonshire Tea – 12th October 2025 Tai Chi, a series of slow, gentle movements and postures, combined with deep breathing and a meditative state of mind is often referred to as “meditation in motion”, and is known for its relaxing and calming effects. A great exercise for good…

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Family Day at The Village

Family Day – 18th October 2025 Our senior’s month “Family Day”, will offer a memorable experience for families, featuring guided tours of the village, working demonstrations and traditional old-fashioned games. The day is designed to bring grandparents and grandchildren together, providing an opportunity for older generations to share how they lived, worked, and played in…

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Salvation Army Historical Exhibition

The Salvation Army officially celebrates 160 years of international ministry in 2025. From 1st November 2025 to 25th January 2026, the Caboolture Historical Village will host a temporary exhibition showcasing five areas within Salvation Army history. This exhibition will highlight the commencement of the Movement in England and Queensland, the movement’s music making, interesting and unique facts…

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Queensland Lace Guild Exhibition

Originating in the 16th Century, Lace is loosely described as textiles with holes, and covers techniques such as Bobbin Lace, Crochet Lace, Knitted Lace, Knotted Lace, Netted Lace, Needle lace and Tatted Lace.  Bobbinlace making was recently added to the UK list of endangered crafts. Queensland Lace, a division of the Australian Lace Guild, is passionate…

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St Johns Ambulance Historical Display

The St John Historical Society was established in 2001 and was formally incorporated as a part of St John Ambulance Australia in 2007. However, important history-related activities had been occurring well before 2001! There has been a Librarian (i.e. historian) appointed to the Australian Priory for over 60 years, and many states and territories have…

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Art Exhibition – Anne Hart

Friday 30 May to Sunday 29 June 2025 Caboolture Historical Village is delighted to showcase local artist Anne Hart’s original artwork in an exhibition throughout the month of June. Choosing art as her career path at 17 years old Anne completed four years of art night school, while working during the day in the big…

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Founding Families Exhibition

Monday, 4th May 2025 – Sunday, 25th May 2025 The Caboolture Family History Research Group has embarked on a project, which was commenced part way through 2023, to identify and document every original landowner in the Old Moreton Bay District from 1860 to around 1910’ish using early Queensland Government Cadastral Maps. The Project very quickly…

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Heritage Day 2025

Join us on Saturday the 17th of May for Heritage Day 2025 at the Caboolture Historical Village and watch history come to life! This special event is designed to educate and inspire, connecting people to our rich local heritage through hands-on experiences and captivating demonstrations. This year the Pine Rivers Historic Machinery Restoration Society Inc….

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