Come and Try Canoeing session
Enjoy some water fun – hire a canoe and paddle along the water’s edge at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve. If you have never tried canoeing before, this is your chance to see how you fare on the water. Canoes, equipment, safety devices and instructions will be provided before you paddle. Ticket holders also receive a free icecream from Colleges by the River Cafe – please present your ticket at the cafe to redeem.
This event is part of the 2018 Ipswich Water Fest. See ipswich.qld.gov.au/waterfest
WHEN: 9am to 11am
WHERE: Colleges Crossing Recreational Reserve, Chuwar
COST: $10 per canoe seating 1-2 people (*includes free icecream)
Hudsons Circus
A unique style circus show for the whole family featuring the Brazilian globe of death motorcycle stunt riders, acts and animals.
WHEN: 11am – final show
WHERE: Orion Shopping Centre, Sirius Drive, Springfield Central
COST: adults from $25, children from $15
Fun Run
Springfield Runners Group is holding a Fun Run within the Springfield Robelle Domain, to raise much needed funds and awareness for Trail To Triumphs fight against mesothelioma. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to walk/crawl/jog/dance/run as many kilometres as they can. Both teams and individuals are welcome.
WHEN: 5.15am onwards
WHERE: The Circle, Robelle Domain, Springfield Lakes (outside Breakfast at Stephanies)
COST: $5 donation for every 5 kilometres run, cash only.
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.
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 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
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
