Dusty and the Divas
The classic hits of the late Dusty Springfield are brought back to life with Sharon Rowntree’s Dusty and The Divas tribute show. Prepare to be dazzled by glitz and glamour and amazing interpretations of a whole range of divas from the 1960s and 1970s.
WHEN: 10am – noon
WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $15
Movies in the Park: Ant-Man and The Wasp
Pack a picnic and get outdoors with the family. Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside The Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo find themselves in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
Baby Rhyme Time
Share rhymes, songs and stories that support your baby’s early language learning, communication and social skills. Meet other parents in a fun and safe environment. Ages zero to 12 months with mums, dads and/or carers. Older siblings welcome. Bookings essential.
WHEN: 9.30am-10am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library
COST: Free, book here
Toddler Time
WHEN: 10.30am-11am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library
COST: Free
Friday Fun - Chain Reaction Challenge - Test Your Metal
WHEN: 3.30pm-4.45pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library
COST: Free, book here
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
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
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