When the sky isn't unleashing nature's wet and wild fury upon the city, having a picnic is one of the best things you can do in Brisbane. The temperature is usually right, the grass is typically quite the shade of green and we've got plenty of parks just begging for you to visit. Combine all of the above with a historic site, food trucks and jazz and you have Newstead House's By the River series.
Once again taking over the venue's stunning lawn from 4pm on April 1 — and, taking place with the assistance of The World Food Markets, as always — By the River is the chilled kind of Saturday evening we all need every now and then (or maybe even more often). Bring your best picnic blanket, your mates, and some cash for something to eat, and let the event take care of the rest. They might've moved their headquarters to Milton, but Newstead Brewing will also be on site selling cold beverages, with all proceeds going towards Brisbane's oldest surviving residence.
Image: World Food Markets.