Tivoli Drive-in and markets
Gates open super early for the drive-in, to allow guest the opportunity to check out the markets from 4pm. Movies kick in at 7pm. Tonight’s blockbusters are Captain Underpants at 7pm, and War for the Planet of the Apes at 8.45pm.
WHEN: Gates open at 4pm, movies from 7pm.
WHERE: Tivoli Drive-in, 50 Coal Rd, Chuwar
COST: Carload of people $10
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
From the team that brought you the award-winning production of Les Miserables in 2017, comes this celebration of the mating game, which takes on the myths and truths behind that modern conundrum known as “the relationship”.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, produced by Ipswich Musical Theatre Company (IMTC), is a witty musical revue that shows modern love in all its forms.
Set in the modern world and told in a series of songs and vignettes, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change follows the overall arc of relationships throughout the course of a life.
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: The Old Ipswich Courthouse, Cnr Roderick and Ginn Streets, Ipswich
COST: $25
Merida Hidden Vale 24 Hour mountain biking event
The ‘Merida Hidden Vale 24 Hour’ is a Solo, Team Relay and Kids mountain biking event. Riders compete for medals, prizes and bragging rights. It’s a weekend filled with camaraderie, Easter activities and fun that you’ll never forget!
Spectators are welcome, so if you want to come and get involved in the atmosphere and excitement of the Merida HV24HR weekend, feel free to either utilise their free day parking area, or book yourself a camp site (through the event registration system – just click on the ‘extra’s’ option at the bottom), and stay the night to cheer on the riders all the way through to lunch time!
WHEN: Saturday 31 March – 1 April
WHERE: Hidden Vale Adventure Park, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road‚ Grandchester
COST: 24MIN kids only event $15, 24HR Solo $115, more categories can be found on their website www.hiddenvale24hr.com.au
Under Construction
Get your hard hats on for a construction zone like no other. Create a masterpiece with LEGO® and other construction systems. Make a day of it with entry to the Museum and all exhibits included in your entry ticket.
Things to see and do for the kids:
Inventors Workshop – Have you ever wanted to build your own transport invention? How will we travel in the future? What types of engineering masterpieces will you create to take home? Let your imagination run wild in this hands on inventors workshop area.
Dream it! Design it! Build it! – Kids and adults will love this area, jam-packed full of Lego® and other construction gear ready for them to build and test their own inventions. Includes a special under 3’s big block builder’s activity space.
Miniature Train Rides – Take a miniature train ride around the Museum grounds. Train operates 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm daily. Additional charges apply.
WHEN: 9.30am – 4pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Adult $14.50, Child 3-15 $11.50
parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. All ages and abilities can go along and run the 5km course. Please register before your first run. Bring a printed copy of your barcode so you can get your time. You are also welcome to grab a coffee in a local cafe with the parkrunners afterwards.
Check out other ways to stay fit at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 7am
WHERE: Catherine Morgan Park, Renehan Place, Augustine Heights
Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park, Cnr Lion Street and Salisbury Road
White Rock Conservation Park, School Road, Redbank Plains
COST: Free
ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart
ANZAC is the result of acclaimed New Zealand photographer Laurence Aberhart’s thirty year journey photographing World War One Memorials across New Zealand and Australia.
Focusing on the lone ‘digger’ memorials Aberhart’s photographs chart a seemingly simple pathway through the landscapes of these two nations, reflecting the scale the conflict had on these regions.
This exhibition is presented to coincide with the centenary anniversary of the end of the First World War.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
West End Juniors Car Wash Fundraiser
The West End Juniors are raising funds with a Car Wash. Get your car washed by a player or committee member.
WHEN: 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Caltex Servo, Hunter Street, Brassall
COST: $10
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
