1. Remembrance Day Ceremony
Join the Pine Mountain and Districts Historical Society Remembrance Day ceremony and morning tea. Please bring a chair and a plate to share.
WHEN: Saturday 11 November, 10.40am
WHERE: The Cricket Pitch, 841-855 Pine Mountain Road, Pine Mountain
COST: Bring a plate
2. The Workshops Rail Museum Open Day
Take advantage of free entry for Ipswich residents and explore more than 150 years of rail history. A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at 10.30am.
WHEN: Saturday 11 November, 9.30am to 8pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
3. Songs That Won The War
Hear songs made popular by The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and more, sung by soloists from the Ipswich Musical Theatre Company.
WHEN: Sunday 12 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
WHERE: The Old Courthouse, 75 East Street, Ipswich
COST: $15 per person including afternoon tea
4. Indie Author Expo
Meet self-published, local and independent authors as they showcase their works and share their knowledge and experiences. Secure your spot here.
WHEN: Saturday 11 November, 10am to 1pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
5. International Cafe
Joe Tee’s Mardi Gras includes a three-course meal, music and international stalls. Wear your best mask and costume. Tickets from Urban Pantry, 181 Brisbane Street.
WHEN: Saturday 11 November, 6.45pm
WHERE: Masonic Hall, corner of Roderick and Nicholas streets, Ipswich
COST: $25 per person
6. Springfield Art + Connect
Applaud the artists of Springfield and take home something special for your wall. Proceeds from sales will support art workshops in the local community.
WHEN: Saturday 11 (10am to 6pm) and Sunday 12 (10am to 3.30pm) November
WHERE: Springfield Tavern, corner of Springfield Parkway and Commercial Drive
COST: Free
7. Japanese Kanzashi Flowers Workshop
Japanese designer Mabina Alaka leads this hands-on workshop creating traditional kanzashi flowers from fabric. Bookings are essential on 3810 7333 or here.
WHEN: Saturday 11 November, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery $30, non members $35
8. Poppy Making Day
Be part of history as 62,000 knitted and crocheted poppies are prepared across the nation for a 2018 installation at The Australian War Memorial.
WHEN: Saturday 11 November, 10am to 2pm
WHERE: The Art and Craft Cottage, Shop 2 West Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
9. Christmas Street Party
European-style Christmas markets come to town with live entertainment featuring My Little Pony, Octonauts, Iron Man, Lego Ninjago, carolers and more.
WHEN: Sunday 12 November, 10am to 4pm
WHERE: Orion Springfield Central, 1 Main Street, Springfield
COST: Free
10. Carols on the green
Join family and friends at this annual event. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy an evening of spectacular entertainment presented by St Edmund’s College.
WHEN: Friday 10 November, 6.30pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club oval, Wildey Street, Raceview
COST: Free. Collection tins will be distributed to support the work of St Vincent de Paul Ipswich helping families in need.
11. The Van Dijk 3
This energetic ensemble will transport you to Hot Club of France and the great swing music made famous by Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt.
WHEN: Saturday 11 November, 8pm to 10pm
WHERE: Studio 188, 188 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: $25 per person, $72 for a table of four
