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
Flavours of Summer
Spicers Hidden Vale invites you to indulge in a truly unique food festival showcasing the delicious variety of food and beverages that summer in Queensland has to offer.
The inaugural Flavours of Summer Gourmet Festival celebrates fresh produce, suppliers and retailers from across the local region and offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in unique Australian activities.
Today’s events include:
- All day: Home-made ice cream of the day
- All day: The Perfect Party Co. lawn games
- 6.30am-7.30am: Adventure Walk
- 8am-5pm: Land Rover test drive
- 10am: Sourdough masterclass
- 3.30pm-5pm: Cheese and bubbles masterclass
- 4pm-5pm: Cocktail making class
- 5pm-5.30pm: Market garden tour
- 5pm-6.30pm: Backyard cricket
- 6pm-7pm: Aperol chacuterie hour by the pool
- 9pm: Moonlight cinema – Chocolat
WHEN: January 8-28
WHERE: Spicers Hidden Vale, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Rd, Grandchester
COST: Varies per event
Pongal Festival
Pongal is known as a harvest or reaping festival. The event will feature Tamil arts, martial arts, face painting, a magic show traditional food and fireworks.
WHEN: 3-9pm
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield
COST: Free
Intro to Docker
Join Hackspace Ipswich for their Intro to Docker workshop, where you’ll get hands-on experience using the Docker platform to package and distribute simple applications.
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Firestation101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich
COST: $20
Insectarium at Workshops Rail Museum
Explore the microscopic world of insects in a fantastic photographic exhibition of Queensland Museum specimens. Come face to face with colourful insects with hands on insect activities.
See images of the iconic Dodd insect collection – where art meets science; get up close to insects from the Queensland Museum collection; see live stick insects and sort their insect eggs from their frass (stick insect poo); create your own butterfly that flutters when you move; be an insect artist! Examine insects up close then draw and colour them; match the butterfly wings to create amazing butterfly pictures; see microscopic images of insects in 3D.
WHEN: Until January 21.
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St.
COST: Adult $14.50, Concession $12.50, Child (aged 3-15) 11.50, Family $44.50
This is my heritage: Exhibition
Viewing a photograph from the past, or holding an object of historical significance, can spark interest, emotion and dialogue. But, when a unique personal connection is established between an object and an individual, it has the power to stir poignant memories and promote a deeper understanding and knowledge of times gone by.
This is my heritage explores the profound connection that objects have to family, country and culture through the personal memories and experiences of 12 of Queensland’s Indigenous artists and educators..
WHEN: 9.30am-4pm, until January 21
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich
COST: Adult $14.50, Concession $12.50, Child $11.50 (age 3-15), Family $44.50
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.
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
Up-Cycling T-shirts Workshop
If you are a child 9 or over, you and your parent can reserve your spot for this holiday sewing workshop for children. Make your own back pack from a pre-loved t-shirt. Contact Carmel on 0448 822 893.
WHEN: 9am
WHERE: Studio, Farrellys Lane, Sadliers Crossing
COST: $55 Tuition
Lego Ninjago Play Zone
Put your hands and minds to work at Orion Springfield Central’s ninja inspired zone, featuring challenges, building areas, meets and greets and more. No bookings required.
WHEN: 10am-2pm
WHERE: Target and Coles mall, Orion Springfield Central, Main Street, Springfield
COST: Free
Matti Biskit at CSI
Watch Matti Biskit perform in the sports bar at Club Services Ipswich.
WHEN: 4pm-7pm
WHERE: 5a Lowry Street, North Ipswich
COST: CSI is a member based club
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