Cane Toad Catching Night
Join Springfield Lakes Nature Care Group for a toad catching night and learn how to humanely control excessive populations of cane toads. This requires the correct identification of toads to ensure native frogs are not targeted.
WHEN: From 7pm
WHERE: Meet at Spring Lake Pontoon opp IGA Springfield Lakes Blvd
COST: Free, RSVP [email protected]
Dia de los Muertos - KillPill - Shakes Fear & The Skeleton Gang
When the clock strikes 8, gyrate, desecrate, and disintegrate with the dead. Free face painting (try not to be late!).
WHEN: 8pm – 11.45pm
WHERE: Banshees Bar & Artspace, 131 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Alex Williamson 'So Wrong, It’s Wrong'
Fresh from sold out shows in the UK and across Australia, don’t miss the ‘Loosest Aussie Bloke’ and ‘Bogan Aussie Commentator’ Alex Williamson’s new LIVE comedy show!
With 3m+ online followers, Alex sells out everywhere he goes. His twisted outlook will shake your faith in humanity before restoring it ever so slightly, then smash it beyond repair. But hey, at least it’s entertaining.
WHEN: 7.30pm – 10.30pm
WHERE: Racehorse Hotel, 215 Brisbane Road, Booval
COST: From $29.90, buy here
The Dan Ford Quartet
The Dan Ford Quartet presents a collection of original compositions and jazz standards in a distinctive modern jazz style.
Originally from Canberra, saxophonist Dan Ford followed his passion for jazz and improvised music by studying at the Australian National University’s School of Music, is currently undertaking a Masters program at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University.
WHEN: 8pm-10pm
WHERE: 188 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: From $25, buy here
Imagine this...
Imagine a flower. Imagine a car. Imagine a bird. Use colourful and creative craft materials to imagine and make something, then take your creation home or display it in the gallery for others to see. Imagine this… is a hands-on studio space where children and families can imagine and make art together.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until 11 November, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
ENTANGLEMENT: NEW WORK BY KATE DOUGLAS
Kate Douglas fell in love with Ipswich and now resides on the banks of the Bremer River. Her artworks capture the view at the river’s edge: ever changing networks of trees, roots, ragged grasses, leaves and other flora, ebbing and flowing with the tides and seasons, leaving Kate with endless inspiration.
Her latest works in Entanglement explore how the interconnections that we view in nature mimic those we experience in our human relationships – pushing, pulling, finding balance and becoming part of a network or support system.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until 11 November, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
First 5 Forever – Toddler Time Plaza
Share rhymes, stories, song and movement to support your active toddler’s emerging language and social skills. Everyone is welcome at free Toddler Time sessions. Ideal for children aged 18 months to three years.
WHEN: 9.30am-10.00am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank Plaza
COST: Free
Wiggle and Rhyme – Redbank Plaza
Explore language through movement. Bounce, clap, wiggle and giggle to fun rhymes, songs and stories. For ages six to 18 months with mums, dad and/or carers.
WHEN: 10.30am-11am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank Plaza
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
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
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
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
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
