Ipswich Nature Centre
Ipswich Nature Centre features a range of Australian wildlife, lush landscaped gardens and exhibits that have been recreated to represent local bushland and flora communities.
The Centre is open six days a week and is located within Queens Park, Milford Street Ipswich. Admission is free, however a donation of a gold coin would be appreciated. All donations will be used for the care of the animals and future improvements to the Nature Centre.
WHEN: Daily 9.30am – 4pm except Mondays
WHERE: Ipswich Nature Centre, Queens Park
COST: Free
Story Time at Goodna Community Health
Injecting a dose of Ipswich Libraries into the Child Health and Immunisation Program. Engage with library staff in nurturing your child’s love of language and reading while you wait.
WHEN: 8.30am-10.30am
WHERE: 81 Queen Street, Goodna
COST: Free
Baby Rhyme Time – Ipswich Central
Share rhymes, songs and stories that support your baby’s early language learning, communication and social skills. Ages zero to six with mums, dads and/or carers. Old siblings welcome.
WHEN: 9.30am-10am
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
First 5 Forever – Story Time at Bunnings Bundamba
Ipswich Libraries brings stories, songs and rhymes to Bunnings Warehouse. Bring the little ones along to the DIY area, next to the indoor playground, and join in. Suited to children under six.
WHEN: 11am-11.30am
WHERE: Bunnings Bundamba
COST: Free
Boxing
Live Life Get Active is suitable for adults of all ages, body shapes and fitness levels and has a ‘go at your own pace’ philosophy to exercise. The boxing class goes for 45 minutes.
Find out what other exercise you can do for free or low cost around Ipswich – Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 9.15am
WHERE: Soverign Park, Sovereign Drive, Deebing Heights
COST: Free
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.
Learn tribal bellydance
Take an hour out of your busy week and give tribal bellydance a try. Classes are for women 15 and above. Tribal bellydance helps strengthen your core and is great fun. More info on 0409 414 151.
WHEN: 6.30pm-7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Masonic Centre, 82A Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $15 per class
Seniors walking group
Find more activites for seniors at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 4.30pm
WHERE: Limestone Park (meet at entry opposite Central School), 42A Chermside Road, Ipswich
COST: Free
Social cooking group
Do you love to cook? Want to learn new recipes? Have fun cooking with friends at Gailes Community House’s weekly social cooking group. More info on 3879 3004.
WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm every Tuesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: $5
Paper Craft Group
Try your hand at card making and scrapbooking. Make beautiful greeting cards and gifts. Learn techniques for stamping, embossing and die-cutting. Materials supplied. No experience necessary. More info on 3879 3004.
WHEN: 12pm-2pm every Tuesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: $4
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
