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
- 10am: Sourdough masterclass
- 4pm-5pm: Cocktail making class
- 5pm-5.30pm: Market garden tour
- 6pm-7pm: Aperol charcuterie hour by the pool
- 9pm: Moonlight cinema – Chef
WHEN: January 8-28
WHERE: Spicers Hidden Vale, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Rd, Grandchester
COST: Varies per event
Brett Hitchcock sings solo
WHEN: From 11am
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey St, Raceview
COST: Free entry
Tech Savvy Seniors: Steam Bots
WHEN: Thursday, 18 January 10am-12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South St
COST: Free event
Insectarium at Workshops Rail Museum
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
Kids go Wild! Human impact: The earth under threat
WHEN: 10am-11.30am
WHERE: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich
COST: Free
Learn the art of equity-free funding, apply to Startup Chile
Come and join us at Fire Station 101 to learn how to raise equity free grants for your start-up, and apply to Start-up Chile’s next batch to secure US$45K equity-free grant including a 1-year working visa of Chile. Learn about pitching your start-up the right way.
WHEN: 6pm-8pm
WHERE: Firestation101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich
COST: Free event
This is my heritage: Exhibition
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
My Little Pony Play Zone
WHEN: 10am-2pm
WHERE: Target and Coles mall, Orion Springfield Central, Main Street, Springfield
COST: Free
Ringo and Cash
WHEN: From 7pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Reptiles at Riverlink
WHEN: 9am-4pm
WHERE: Outside BCF, Riverlink – Downs St and The Terrace, North Ipswich
COST: Free
Tropical sand art bottles
WHEN: 11am-2pm
WHERE: Outside Woolworths, Booval Fair, corner Brisbane Road and South State Road, Booval
COST: Free, no bookings required
African drumming
WHEN: 5pm-6pm
WHERE: Central Church Hall, 6 Gordon Street, Ipswich
COST: Gold coin donation
Women's self defence
WHEN: 5.30pm-6.15pm
WHERE: 5/31 Ipswich City Mall (above Bendigo Bank)
COST: Gold coin donation
Library bag decorating
WHEN: 10am-2pm
WHERE: 68 Hunter Street, Brassall
COST: Free
Raff De at Club Services Ipswich
WHEN: 11am-2pm
WHERE: Club Services Ipswich, 5A Lowry Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
DragonBall Super Weekly Comp
WHEN: Every Thursday 7pm – 10pm
WHERE: Good Games Ipswich, Shop 1, 44 East Street, Ipswich
COST: $10
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