Imagine This
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. Four inventive art works by Australian artists provide the inspiration and all the art materials are provided. It’s the perfect way to encourage children to explore an artist’s ideas and to stimulate their own imaginations.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: Free
10th Birthday Gala show, spend a night with the queens
At Palace they are celebrating everything lovely with hostess Dianna and her jewels. There will be several queens performing at the drag show. There is also a raffle, lucky door prize and special menu.
WHEN: 8 pm show. Meals from 6.30pm
WHERE: Casa Mia, 43 Brisbane Road, Newtown
COST:$15, bookings accepted by emailing seatbookingspalace@hotmail.com
Hudsons Circus
A unique style circus show for the whole family featuring the Brazilian globe of death motorcycle stunt riders, acts and animals.
WHEN: 4pm and 7pm
WHERE: Orion Shopping Centre, Sirius Drive, Springfield Central
COST: adults from $25, children from $15
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
Peak Organics Market
Peak Organics is a small organic farm situated in rural Queensland. Currently they sell direct to the public from their farm gate.
WHEN: 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Ivory’s Rock Conferences and Event, 310 Mount Flinders Road, Peak Crossing.
COST: Free
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.
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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
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
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.