We understand that the cost of living has become a significant concern for families across Australia. Over the past few years, fluctuations in the economy, inflation and various other factors have contributed to the rising costs of essential goods and services.
Council can be your ally in cutting down on some of these living expenses, thanks to our array of free or low-cost services and facilities. We've compiled a list to help you make the most of these valuable services and facilities around the City of Logan.
The City of Logan is an active, vibrant city with lots of regular council-run events that are free or very low cost to attend. Most events have families in mind and are accessible to all abilities. Search the extensive list of activities happening around the City of Logan.
Key events below.
Frequency: Yearly in June
LEAF is our community’s opportunity to celebrate everything eco while exploring how we can all reduce, reuse and recycle to create a more sustainable world and future.
Entry to LEAF is FREE. Workshops and activities are also free. Learn more about LEAF.
Jimboomba Flame Festival
Frequency: Yearly around September
The event features barbecue and other food trucks, fare from local cafes and businesses, eating and cooking competitions, market stalls, live music, fire shows and rides for the youngsters.
Check our Facebook events listing to see when the next free movie is screening.
A fantastic free community event providing entertainment, live performances, rides, fireworks and family friendly activities to celebrate the holiday season.
Search our What’s On listing closer to Christmas to learn more.
Borrow DVDs, books, puzzles and games from your local library. Use the new Library app to access eBooks, audiobooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines. You can also stream movies via the Library website.
Explore the Library eVideo services.
There is a range of council supported initiatives at low to no cost across the city. You can reduce gym costs by looking at the huge range of services and activities available to residents.
Active & Healthy
Active & Healthy is a council supported program offering regular low to no cost fitness and wellness activities across the city. With more than 200 free and low cost activities, there’s something for everyone of all ages.
Learn more about Active & Healthy activities near you.
Sport and recreation facilities
Across Logan, many sports and recreational facilities are either free (like basketball courts in our local parks) or low-cost (like Council-run gyms and pools). Find all our recreational facilities here.
Find more information about council’s gyms and pools.
Parkrun
Parkrun is a free, weekly 5 kilometer run in 6 Logan locations. The runs are open to everyone and are safe and easy to join.
Find a parkrun near you.
For more ideas on how to keep fit without breaking the bank, check out some of these ideas 5 ways to keep fit in Logan without breaking the bank.
Parks
The City of Logan has many parks and reserves that contain a range of facilities and options to explore and create low-cost family activities including for the family dog.
Find a park in our Parks directory.
Libraries
Logan's libraries offer a huge range of kid-friendly activities like robotics, art, craft, coding and more.
Daisy Hill Koala Centre
A haven amongst eucalyptus trees with interactive displays and an outdoor koala enclosure, learn about koalas and their conservation. To learn more, visit Daisy Hill Koala Centre.
Water tower light show
Our city has 3 water towers that feature various light shows - check out the schedule for a fuss-free night out. To learn more, see Water tower light shows.
Mayes Cottage
Built in 1887, Mayes Cottage is a blast from Queensland’s pioneering past. Bring a picnic or share a yarn on the veranda with one of the friendly volunteer guides during opening hours. To learn more, see Mayes Cottage.
Living Museum of Logan
This contemporary social history museum is a place to see, hear and experience the stories of the people who have made the City of Logan what it is today. To learn more visit, LoganARTS.
Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail
For walkers, joggers and hikers alike, plan a fun day out on the trail and take in the scenic sights, visit Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail - Our Logan.
Logan Art Gallery
Logan Art Gallery celebrates local talent with a diverse work of visual artists, craftworkers and designers, as well as touring exhibitions from major galleries and national touring bodies.
Entry to all exhibitions is free. The Gallery also offers a range of free children's after school, weekend and school holiday workshops as well as special events, adult practical workshops and artists talks. Find more information, Events and activities - LoganARTS.
We offer an extensive range of grants to support arts, sporting endeavours, events and more. We also offer workshops and grant writing lessons to help you through the process.
Want to improve your English-speaking skills? Come along to an English conversation circle in one of our libraries.
As well as our services, there are many other amazing places and organisations in Logan to help ease the burden on the family budget.
Homelessness can affect anyone of any age and can be temporary or long term. We work with other levels of government, local service providers and agencies to respond to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the City of Logan. If you need help to find housing, pay your rent, or stay in your home you can find more information on our Experiencing Homelessness page.
For a list of places offering cheap, high-quality groceries, visit Our Logan.
The team at YFS has also compiled a comprehensive list of organisations offering emergency relief. To find out more, visit Emergency relief - YFS.
There’s also plenty more low and no-cost activities on the Our Logan website - check them out below:
Free trees
Property owners in Logan can take advantage of our free trees program. We provide a wide range of native and non-native trees at our collection sites for you to plant in your garden.
Learn more about our Free trees program.
Rates
- Receive a discount on your rates when you pay early.
- Pensioners receive a discount on rates for owner-occupied properties.
- Council offers rates payment plans for those experiencing financial challenges.
Learn more about Rates and payment options.
KRANK
Keep the kids busy with more than 100 free and low-cost activities for young people aged from 5 to 17, from outdoor sports to the arts, through the KRANK kids and teens school holiday program. Learn more about KRANK activities.
Logan Libraries
Logan Libraries offer a long list of free school holiday activities and workshops. Learn what's on at Logan Libraries.
Logan Art Gallery
The award-winning Logan Art Gallery offers a range of school holiday workshops where the kids can get involved. Stroll through the Gallery and admire the current exhibitions. Free to enter, bookings required. Find more about upcoming workshops.
Our economic development team offer free business support workshops. Support can also be found at our libraries. Search for up-and-coming business courses at Logan Libraries.
You can get homework support for students through the Studiosity program. Studiosity is a free online tutoring service for students from Year 3 to TAFE level. It also offers an expert writing feedback service for CVs, essays and reports for people of all ages.
We offer a wide range of cost-effective swimming programs for all ages, from baby classes to competitive squad training.
Learn more about swimming programs.
All green waste disposal is FREE at Logan waste facilities.
Residential property owners get 4 free waste vouchers each year to dispose of unwanted items. If you don’t have waste vouchers, you can save money by sorting your load before you head to the tip, ensuring recycling materials are separated from general rubbish and green waste. Learn more about sorting your waste.
For all the information you need, see our A to Z of waste disposal.
We also run Kerbside Collection at various times of the year. Find out when kerbside collection is happening in your suburb.
All Logan Libraries offer free WiFi and computers to get online. Free WiFi is also available at Beenleigh Town Square, Logan Village Green, and Springwood Park.