Rock 'n' roll
It’s a big afternoon of rock n’ roll with two groups, The Rock n Roll Boys and Bit by Bit, sharing the load to offer up five hours of fun and music. Bit by Bit is promoted as a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band playng the hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s, including contemporary and country rock songs. The photo shows the
WHEN: 1pm-6pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey St, Raceview
COST: Free entry
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 is launch day, and there is a broad range of events:
- 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 chacuterie hour by the pool
- 9pm: Moonlight cinema – Sideways
WHEN: January 8-28
WHERE: Spicers Hidden Vale, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Rd, Grandchester
COST: Varies per event
Switch Bricks
Switch Bricks was created in 2012 from a desire to share the love of LEGO with a wider audience and to create something fun and different for kids to do on the school holidays in the Ipswich Area.
WHEN: Daily between the 8th and 13th of January
Morning session runs from 9am – noon
Afternoon session runs from 1pm-4pm
WHERE: The Amare Centre, Sacred Heart Primary School, 25 Cothill Road, Booval
COST: 4-14 years – $10 per session. 1-3 years – $5 per session. Children under 1 and adults free.
DIY chalk board workshop
Make your own chalk board at Brassall Shopping Centre’s back to school workshop.
WHEN: 10am-2pm
WHERE: 68 Hunter Street, Brassall
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
Trolls at Redbank Plaza
Join Princess Poppy and Branch from the Dreamworks Trolls movie in a show filled with music and adventures.
WHEN: 11am-1.30pm. Free shows at 11am and 1pm, meet and greet from 12pm-12.30pm
WHERE: Redbank Plaza, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
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.
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
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