Summer Reading Club
Escape the heat, test your skills and challenge your friends as we explore a variety of new games and revisit old favourites including giant board games, lawn games, a VR driving competition and Nerf battles.
Please book a ticket for each child attending, and be in with a chance to win great prizes. For children and teenagers, aged 0-18.
WHEN: Friday, 5 January, 1.30pm-3.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South St
COST: Free event, but bookings are required.
Toddler Time
Bring your busy toddler to join in the fun of interactive songs, games and stories: Exploring stories through play.
WHEN: Friday, January 5, 10.30am-11am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library
COST: Free event
Springfield Markets
It’s the first markets back for the year, so hop on down to Robelle Domain Parklands at Springfield.
WHEN: 3pm-8pm
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield Central
COST: Free entry
Follow the Fox
This band begins their set at 9.30pm. If you want to know what you’re in for, click on the clip above.
WHEN: From 9.30pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey St, Raceview
COST: Free event
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
Noisy Rebel Fatal Fest
An epic night of live music hosted by Blacknoise and Coronation Hotel. Featuring Fatal Aphrodite, Charlie Rebel and Blacknoise.
WHEN: From 7.30pm until late
WHERE: Coronation Hotel, 254 Brisbane Street, West Ipswich
COST:
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
