1. Early Ipswich: Photographs and Prints
Get a feel for what Ipswich was like in the mid to late 1800s through this selection of printed cards, lithographs and early panoramic photography. The exhibition captures an emergent and prosperous town, driven by industry and its rail yards, as well as significant landmarks from Ipswich and its surrounds.
WHEN: Daily 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
2. Thor: Ragnarok - See It First Screening
Be among the first to see Chris Hemsworth’s latest blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok at Limelight Cinema’s See It First Screening, a day before official release!
WHEN: Wednesday, 25 October
WHERE: Limelight Cinemas, Riverlink Shopping Centre
COST: Contact Limelight Cinemas for details
3. Eighty8 KIDS Hip hop Dance Classes
Kids Hip Hop Dance classes for absolute beginners. Your children will learn to express themselves through movement from one of New Zealand’s finest dancers.
WHEN: Monday, 23 October, 4pm
WHERE: Just Sports n Fitness, phone 0431 136 335
COST: $7
4. Thursday Night Book Club
If you like nothing better than enjoying a good book, share your love with like-minded folk at Thursday Night Book Club.
WHEN: Thursday, 26 October, 6pm-7pm
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
COST: Free
5. A room for wild animals
Get up close and personal with big cats, bears and deer from the Queensland Museum taxidermy collection.
WHEN: Now until Sunday 26 November
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Included in museum entry
6. Low Impact Fitness
This Active Parks session is perfect for all ages and abilities. It’s the ideal introduction to a fitter, faster you!
WHEN: Wednesday 25 October, 9.30am
WHERE: Anzac Park, 1 Mill Street, Rosewood
COST: Free
7. Happy Hens
Join horticulturalist Claire Bickle as she guides you through everything you need to know about successfully raising chickens in your backyard. Claire will discuss breeds of chickens, what to feed them, housing choices and council regulations. She will also answer any questions for both beginners and the experts in the backyard chook owning journey.
WHEN: Thursday, October 26, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South St, Ipswich
COST: Free, register here
8. Baby Rhyme Time @ Plains
Share rhymes, songs and stories with your baby (zero to 18 months of age). Introduce early literacy experiences that are important for your child’s development. Older siblings welcome.
WHEN: Thursday, 26 October, 10.30am-11am
WHERE: Redbank Plains Library
COST: Free. Bookings essential. Go here to book.
9. Craig Shaw at CSI
Enjoy the talent of wonderful keyboard player and vocalist Craig Shaw.
WHEN: Thursday, 26 October from 11am
WHERE: Club Services Ipswich, 5a Lowry St, North Ipswich
COST: Free
10. Recconect Ladies Meetup
Connecting with other women through networks and community events. Come and relax in a positive environment and catch up on life, work and anything else that interests you.
WHEN: Thursday, 26 October 10.30am – 12.30pm
WHERE: The Meeting Place Cafe, 19 Smiths Road, Goodna
COST: Free
11. Adult Code Club
Join the Adult Code Club to learn from scratch and get your coding skills started. These are coding sessions catered towards adults and teens aged 13-plus.
WHEN: Thursday, 26 October, 6pm-7pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
