Ipswich Show
Ipswich Show is one of the biggest events of the Ipswich calendar. Head on down to the show grounds this weekend and be entertained.
WHEN: 9am – 7pm
WHERE: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich
COST: $20 Adults, $10 Primary school students, Free Under Prep.
Providence Gardening Community: Growing Fruit & Veg
Join experienced gardening presenter The Mountain Man who has designed a series of workshops to help build your knowledge and passion for gardening in a new community. Fruit and vegetables will be the focus. All welcome, but you must RSVP.
WHEN: 9.30am-11.30am
WHERE: Providence Centre, 6 Amity Way, South Ripley
COST: Free, register here
Tyrone Noonan at Brothers
Australian superstar, Tyrone Noonan from George, is back from New York and is doing a select number of shows while he is here, bringing his own unique style to the hits everyone loves.
WHEN: $2pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey Street, Raceview
COST: Free
Tuffkidz Duathlon
The Ipswich City Rotary Tuffkidz Duathlon is designed for children of all ages who want to be a duathlete for a day. An approved bike helmet, running shoes and a t-shirt are compulsory. There are a range of distances available depending on age. For more information visit here.
WHEN: 7am
WHERE: Ipswich Cycle Park, Huxham Street, Churchill
COST: $10 per person
Ipswich Showplace Markets
The Ipswich Showplace Markets are held every Sunday at the Ipswich Showgrounds. They are open to the public between 6am and 11:30am.
Stallholders currently sell a range of items, both new and second hand. They range from toys, clothes, books, plants, household items, DVDs and CDs, art, craft, tools, hardware, services, fruit and vegetables, ice-cream, hot food, coffee and more.
WHEN: 6am-11.30am
WHERE: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Rd
COST: Coin donation
Afternoon tennis for over 35s
Ipswich Veterans Tennis Association hosts afternoon tennis for over 35s each Sunday. Contact the association on 0418 154 903.
WHEN: 1pm-4pm
WHERE: Ipswich District Junior Tennis Association courts, Chermside Road, Ipswich
COST: Membership $45 per year, $5 court fees on the day
All Abilities Morning Run
Rise and Shine, head out for a run. Find other ideas to stay fit at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 6am
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
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
Ipswich Artists: works from the Collection
See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.
Artists featured are Gary Abkin, Tim Acutt, Chenaya Bancroft-Davis, Annie Clarke, Donna Davis, Charmaine Davis, Mieke den Otter, Colleen Gardener, Angela Geertsma, Sally Harrison, Lizzett Kim, Wayne McDonnell, Sharon McKenzie, Deb Mostert, Kate Roberts, Andrew Spark and Helen Vere. Many of the pieces displayed have been acquired through the Ipswich Art Awards over the past 15 years and are shown in conjunction with this year’s Ipswich Festival.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
English-Spanish Church
Fountain of Eternal Life Christian Church (Iglesia Fuente De Vida Externa) serves the Latin America community in Springfield Central and surrounding communities. Services are held weekly.
WHEN: 10.30am-12.30pm
WHERE: 4/145 Sinnathamby Boulevard, Springfield Central
COST: Free
