Springfield Summer Street Party
Enjoy the party at the Springfield Lakes Display Village. Meet one of the legends of rugby league, Corey Parker and join the stars of DreamWorks’ Trolls – Poppy and Branch. Get creative in the Trolls activity centre where children can create their own scrapbook picture frame. A range of food options will be available.
WHEN: 3pm-6pm
WHERE: Sunset Place, Springfield Lakes
COST: Free
Run for life
McDonald’s Greater Springfield Run for Life held at Brookwater Golf & Country Club – is an event for all runners at all levels. From beginners to elite runners we have the beautiful scenic nine-hole golf path for runners to weave through whilst enjoying the tranquil natural surrounds. This event is a major fundraiser for Westside Community Care to provide future funding for the programs they run. Including providing financial aid for struggling families.
WHEN: 12.30pm
WHERE: Brookwater Golf and Country Club
COST: Various
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.