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New Farm Park Hosts Markets, Films, Fitness All Winter Long
Mild winter conditions from June through August open up regular markets, films and fitness sessions at the 37-acre riverfront site.
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New Farm Park records more than 18,000 weekly visitors during the June-to-August period, when dry weather supports picnics, barbecues, cycling and walks along the Brisbane River boardwalk.
July 2026 sits inside that window, giving residents a practical window for outdoor routines before humidity returns.
Market and Cinema Schedule
The Jan Powers Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the park, with stalls selling local produce, prepared food and live music. Moonlight Cinema operates each summer at the same grounds, screening films outdoors next to the Brisbane Powerhouse arts centre. Both events draw steady crowds on weekends when families seek structured activities.
Regular Fitness and Sports Options
Mums and bubs yoga classes and early-morning tai chi sessions take place on the park lawns. Barefoot bowls runs at the adjacent Merthyr Bowls Club, open Tuesday through Sunday. Jugger matches occur on the open grounds on scheduled days. These programs operate alongside the 37-acre heritage-listed layout that also hosts cycling and riverside walks.
Park records show the highest weekly footfall during winter, when weekday mornings remain quieter than peak Saturday market hours. Visitors can reach the boardwalk entrance directly from the main riverfront path without crossing busy internal routes.
Weekday mornings offer the clearest path for uninterrupted walks or tai chi before market setups begin at 6:00 AM on Saturdays. The same pattern holds for bowls sessions at Merthyr Bowls Club, which stay available through Sunday each week.