Story Time - Springfield Central Library
Enjoy the magic of picture books and make new friends while exploring a different theme each month with stories, songs and movement. Share in the fun of stories, rhymes, songs and games to build important language and reading readiness skills.
WHEN: 9.30am-10.15am
WHERE: Springfield Central Library, corner of Main Street and Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central
COST: Free
Playing with Light at Ipswich Art Gallery
Light is intrinsic to our lives, from natural phenomenon like rainbows to advanced technologies including communication, security and medicine, to the simple light bulb. It has a multitude of applications and influences how we see the world. Step out of the darkness and into Playing with Light.
This full-body interactive exhibition explores our big bright, colourful world full of light, lasers and lenses. With over 22 interactive exhibits, Playing with Light explores the role light plays in our life and in our world.
WHEN: Until April 28, 2019
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: $5 per person or $15 for a Family Pass (admits up to five people. Must include at least one adult). Free for children under two.
River Heart Parklands
Ipswich’s River Heart Parklands brings alive the Bremer River. The parklands situated on 1.5 hectares of land which has been transformed into a widely recognized and commended leisure facility.
The Bob Gamble Park has a water park, play equipment, discovery forest and barbecues. It is located at 2 Blackall Street, Ipswich.
WHEN: Sunrise – 10pm
WHERE: River Heart Parklands is located along a section of the Bremer River, between the road and rail bridges (Bremer Street) opposite Ipswich Central.
COST: Free
Swimming Centres
Take the opportunity to get in the swim at one of Council’s popular swim centres. Ipswich residents are fortunate to have several swim centres ideal for that swim, school excursion or learn to swim class.
WHEN: 10am – 4pm
WHERE: Bundamba Swim Centre
Georgie Conway Leichardt Community Swim Centre
Goodna Aquatic Centre
Rosewood Aquatic Centre
COST: Adults: $4.90, Child $3.90
Underworld
Descend into Sydney’s seedy underworld in a new photographic exhibition revealing the dark side of the Roaring Twenties.
Explore more than 130 candid and compelling mugshots taken by New South Wales Police between 1920 and 1930. Known as the ‘Specials’, they are unlike any found elsewhere in the world.
Immerse yourself in all things Underworld with the stunning accompanying book and an exciting line-up of talks and tours.
WHEN: 9.30am – 4pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum
COST: Adult $14.50. Children under three are free.
Mums, Dads and Bubs
The Springfield Mums, Dads and Bubs runners group aim to get parents out of the house and meeting with other parents.
See more activites for Mums and Bubs at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 9.30am every Friday
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
Springfield Markets
It’s market day at Springfield. Hop on down to Robelle Domain Parklands for an afternoon treat, browse through local talented artists and crafters, shop for homewares and enjoy dinner with family and friends from food trucks and multicultural stalls.
WHEN: 3pm-8pm
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield Central
COST: Free entry
Story Time - Springfield Central Library
Enjoy the magic of picture books and make new friends while exploring a different theme each month with stories, songs and movement. Share in the fun of stories, rhymes, songs and games to build important language and reading readiness skills.
WHEN: 9.30am-10.15am
WHERE: Springfield Central Library, corner of Main Street and Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central
COST: Free
GYS YOUTH BBQ
The Goodna Youth Service exists to empower young people in their communities, to maximize their potential in the face of the barriers or challenges to positive living.
WHEN: Friday afternoons 3.30pm – 4.30pm
WHERE: GYS Office, 11 William Street, Goodna
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
