Tivoli Drive-in and markets
Gates open super early for the drive-in, but there’s a reason for that. The markets are open from 4pm, before movies kick in at 7pm. Tonight’s blockbusters are The Son of Bigfoot at 7pm, and The Shack at 8.45pm.
WHEN: Gates open at 4pm, movies from 7pm.
WHERE: Tivoli Drive-in, 50 Coal Rd, Chuwar
COST: Carload of people $10
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
- 7am-11pm: Coffee tastings
- 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 – 100 Foot Journey
WHEN: January 8-28
WHERE: Spicers Hidden Vale, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Rd, Grandchester
COST: Varies per event
Dive-In Movie
Springfield’s Robelle Lagoon will host the region’s first-ever dive-in movie event later this month, featuring the popular Disney movie, Finding Dory. A big screen will be set up poolside.
WHEN: January 20 at 6.30pm
WHERE: Robelle Lagoon, Springfield
COST: Free
The Copy Cats on stage
The Copy Cats have spent the last few years performing in solo, duo and band format in venues around the country to a variety of audiences from all ages whether it be a country pub or an inter city nightclub the bands focus is providing quality entertainment.
WHEN: From 9.30pmn
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey St, Raceview
COST: Free entry
Poco Loco at Club Services Ipswich
Enjoy Poco Loco at Club Services Ipswich.
WHEN: 7pm-10.30pm
WHERE: 5A Lowry Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
Parkrun
Start your weekend off with some fitness fun. This free 5km event is held weekly and suitable for runners and walkers of all fitness levels. Volunteers are also sought to help the event run smoothly.
WHEN: 7am
WHERE: Catherine Morgan Park, Cnr Renehan Place and Santa Monica Drive, Augustine Heights
COST: Free
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
Race ya mate
Race Ya Mate events are to cater for any individuals who wish to race there vehicles down the 1/4 mile . Entry is on the day at the gate.
WHEN: 20 January, gates open 4pm.
WHERE: Willowbank Raceway
COST: $50 to race, $20 for spectators. Children 13 and under free.
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
Watch Trolls outdoors
Watch the movie Trolls (rated G) outdoors at Providence South Ripley’s Splash ‘n’ Play Park. Forty West Cafe will have a special movie deal on the night or BYO picnic. Will be postponed if wet weather.
WHEN: 6.45pm, movie will commence once the sun has set
WHERE: Amity Way, South Ripley
COST: Free
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.
Crash course: Pre-calc maths (day one)
Come for the Hackerspace Ipswich crash course in pre-calculus mathematics, where we run through the basics needed for a wide range of fields, including the trades, academics, business and finance. On Day 1, we will be covering Algebra and Functions.
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Firestation101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich
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
Ipswich Multicultural Projects meeting
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: 18 Salisbury Road, Ipswich
COST: Free
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