Ipswich City Council Mobile Nursery
Collect your allocation of free plants at this mobile nursery in Division 9.
WHEN: 8am to 11am
WHERE: Terry Slaughter Park, The Peninsula, Springfield Lakes
COST: Annual plant allocations are free with proof of residency as outlined here
Pre-loved clothing sale
Grab a bargain at Springfield’s first ever pre-loved clothing sale. There will be clothes, shoes and accessories on sale.
WHEN: 9am-noon
WHERE: Camira Community Centre, 389 Old Logan Road, Camira
COST: Gold coin donation, to go to Westside Community Centre
Smurfs Live Show
Come see Papa Smurf and Smurfette as they put on a fun, family-friendly show at Redbank Plaza.
WHEN: 11am and 1pm daily, photo opportunities at noon.
WHERE: 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
COST: Free
LEGO® Brick Challenge Holiday Workshops
Get your hard hats on for a construction zone like no other. Create a masterpiece with LEGO® and other construction systems.
LEGO® Brick Challenge Holiday Workshops (additional cost, bookings essential)
The LEGO® Brick Challenge is an exciting new program that introduces students between the ages of 6 to 12 years, the basic principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through the use of motorised LEGO® bricks.
These workshops are run by Young Engineers and bookings are essential.
WHEN: 9.30am and 1pm (duration 3 hours)
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: $25 per child (includes Museum entry for one child and one parent or guardian) Book Here
Imagination
This selection of new works by award winning local artist Margaret Klumpp uses splashes of vibrant colours and a simple mixture of styles, strokes and textures, leaving all imagination to the theatre of the mind.
WHEN: Until Monday 30 April, 9am to 1pm
WHERE: ARTtime Supplies, 203 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Ipswich Jets v Northern Pride
The Ipswich Jets season continues at home, taking on the Northern Pride in Round 5 of the Intrust Super Cup.
WHEN: Intrust Super Cup kicks off at 3pm
WHERE: North Ipswich Reserve, 54 The Terrace, North Ipswich
COST: Adults $10, concessions, students and seniors $5, under 14s free
Women's Wellness Make and Take
Come along to Whole Body Wellness Ipswich and learn about essential oils while connecting with other women. As well as discussing the benefits of essential oils, tips for supporting health and wellness will be on the agenda. For more information phone 0416 051 509.
WHEN: 3pm-4.30pm
WHERE: 5/31 Ipswich City Mall, Ipswich
COST: Bookings essential. Book here.
parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. All ages and abilities can go along and run the 5km course. Please register before your first run. Bring a printed copy of your barcode so you can get your time. You are also welcome to grab a coffee in a local cafe with the parkrunners afterwards.
Check out other ways to stay fit at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 7am
WHERE: Catherine Morgan Park, Renehan Place, Augustine Heights
Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park, Cnr Lion Street and Salisbury Road
White Rock Conservation Park, School Road, Redbank Plains
COST: Free
Climbing Web
Reach new heights and explore a hand crocheted climbing tunnel created by Evelyn Roth. Complete with music and spinning disco lights, kids can climb, tumble, dive and spin while safely suspended off the ground.
WHEN: 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’arcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart
ANZAC is the result of acclaimed New Zealand photographer Laurence Aberhart’s thirty year journey photographing World War One Memorials across New Zealand and Australia.
Focusing on the lone ‘digger’ memorials Aberhart’s photographs chart a seemingly simple pathway through the landscapes of these two nations, reflecting the scale the conflict had on these regions.
This exhibition is presented to coincide with the centenary anniversary of the end of the First World War.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
West End Juniors Car Wash Fundraiser
The West End Juniors are raising funds with a Car Wash. Get your car washed by a player or committee member.
WHEN: 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Caltex Servo, Hunter Street, Brassall
COST: $10
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
