Built for Speed
Design, build and race your Lego hot rod, dragster or supercar down rad ramps and slick tracks. Modify your ride for extra speed then re-race your turbocharged wheels for ultimate victory.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until February 18
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: $5 per person or $15 for a family pass (admits up to five people. Must include at least one adult). Free for under 2s.
Help set an aqua Guinness World Record
Join Ipswich Hospital Foundation as it attempts to set a Guinness world record for the largest aqua fitness class. More info here.
WHEN: 9am-11am
WHERE: Bundamba Swim Centre, 256 Brisbane Road, Bundamba
COST: $10 per person
RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre Public Open Day
Their open days are suitable for young and old, so bring along the kids and the grandparents and anyone else who loves planes. As the heritage centre is located within RAAF Base Amberley, you must have photo ID. http://www.raafamberleyheritage.gov.au/events/
WHEN: 9am – 3pm
WHERE: RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, South Amberley Road, RAAF Base Amberley
COST: Entry is free though donations are appreciated
Ipswich Showplace Markets
The Ipswich Showplace Markets are held every Sunday at the Ipswich Showgrounds. They are open to the public between 6am and 11:30am.
Stallholders currently sell a range of items, both new and second hand. They range from toys, clothes, books, plants, household items, DVDs and CDs, art, craft, tools, hardware, services, fruit and vegetables, ice-cream, hot food, coffee and more.
WHEN: 6am-11.30am
WHERE: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Rd
COST: Coin donation
Disney sing-a-long festival
Experience your favourite Disney films on the big screen as part of this special sing-a-long festival. Tickets include free kids’ craft and prizes for best dressed.
WHEN: 10.30am
WHERE: Limelight Cinemas, Ipswich Riverlink Shopping Centre
COST: $6 per person
3D printer course: Build to keep (Week 1)
HS Ipswich is able to offer this 4-week 3D printer workshop, where you will walk away with not only a working 3D printer, but the working knowledge of how it works, and how to maintain it for long-term use.
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich
COST: $450 (see website for kit inclusions)
English-Spanish Church
Fountain of Eternal Life Christian Church (Iglesia Fuente De Vida Externa) serves the Latin America community in Springfield Central and surrounding communities. Services are held weekly.
WHEN: 10.30am-12.30pm
WHERE: 4/145 Sinnathamby Boulevard, Springfield Central
COST: Free
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
Afternoon tennis for over 35s
Ipswich Veterans Tennis Association hosts afternoon tennis for over 35s each Sunday. Contact the association on 0418 154 903.
WHEN: 1pm-4pm
WHERE: Ipswich District Junior Tennis Association courts, Chermside Road, Ipswich
COST: Membership $45 per year, $5 court fees on the day
