10 things to do
From theatre shows to school holidays, there’s heaps to do
1. Events for Brett Forte
WHEN: Today WHERE: Departing Darling Downs Harley-Davidson, 329 Taylor St and Toowoomba Showgrounds
TWO events will be held to honour Senior Constable Brett Forte this weekend.
An auto show at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, hosted by Toowoomba’s Ole Skool Krome, will be held from 1pm to 5.30pm.
It will feature a huge range of cars from classic and muscle to hotrods and vintage cars. Entry is a donation to support Snr Const Forte’s family.
A ride of honour will also be held for the officer, held by the Darling Downs Harley-Davidson and Darling Downs Harley Owners Group.
The ride will leave from Darling Downs Harley-Davidson at 1pm, riding to Gatton, and will arrive at the Toowoomba Showgrounds at 2.30pm.
Registration opens at 10.30am at 329 Taylor St, with an entry fee of $10 per rider and pillion. Fundraising activities will be held from 11am.
2. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
WHEN: Today, 2pm and 7pm WHERE: Empire Theatre
THE Toowoomba Junior Choral Society will join the world’s favourite flying car on stage these school holidays. Family musical adventure Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be performed at the Empire Theatre today.
Originally written for his son, Ian Fleming’s book became the much-loved 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
A sensational score by the renowned Sherman Brothers
(Richard and Robert) includes such unforgettable songs as Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and, of course, its Oscar-nominated title song Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
For tickets go to empiretheatre.com.au.
3. Toowoomba Farmers’ Markets
WHEN: Today, 8am to 2pm WHERE: Walton Stores precinct
CHECK out the produce at the Toowoomba Farmers’ Markets.
You can select seasonal food, meet local growers, enjoy a coffee with friends and immerse yourself in all things urban and slow food.
4. Free Magical Parks
WHEN: Today WHERE: Various parks
LOOKING for something to do these school holidays?
Get the kids outdoors to play a new augmented reality game at parks in Toowoomba during these school holidays.
Download the free Magical Park App and bring your smart phone or tablet to one of the city’s parks and discover a digital fantasyland for children and families to explore.
Parks include Queens Park, near the playground off Margaret St, Newtown Park, at the kick about field near the carpark off Pottinger St and Oakey’s Gordon Park, at the kick about field off Lorrimer St.
5. An Animal Story
WHEN: Today, 2pm WHERE: Toowoomba Art Society
THE latest Toowoomba Art Society’s exhibition will be opened this weekend.
An Animal Story is an exhibition of works by artist Joy Holt.
Tara Mitchell, the author of Special Me - An IVF Story, will be the guest speaker. Visit www.toowoombaartsociety.com.au.
6. Event Cinemas school holiday activities
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday WHERE: BCC Cinemas Grand Central
BORED these school holidays? Event Cinemas have come to the rescue with a bumper program of free kids crafty events and screenings to make the holidays super fun.
Little ones will be spoiled for choice with a stellar line-up of fun films including
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, Despicable Me 3 and Cars 3.
Bigger kids won’t miss out either, with the premiere of Transformers: The Last Knight and the return of web-slinging superhero Spider-Man: Homecoming.
To compliment these screenings, Event Cinemas have programmed in free artistic activities that’ll have kids using their minds, hands and creativity to make artworks to take home as a memory of their day out at the movies with mum and dad.
Check out screening and activity times at www.eventcinemas.com.au.
7. Toowoomba Bears Women’s 7s carnival
WHEN: Today, 10am WHERE: Heritage Oval
TOOWOOMBA Bears will host its Ladies Day this weekend, which will coincide with the Women’s 7s Carnival.
Action starts at 10am and will include seniors playing in A, B and C grades later in the afternoon.
8. Darling Downs Zoo WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 9am to 4pm
WHERE: Corner of
Gatton-Clifton Rd and Baines Rd, Pilton
SEE the newest animal additions at the Darling Downs Zoo. The cheetahs arrived at the end of June and are enjoying their new home. Last admissions are at 3pm and the zoo closes at 4pm each day.
9. Afternoon dance
WHEN: Tomorrow, 1pm WHERE: 30 Victoria St
TOWOOMBA Senior Citizens Club is holding an afternoon dance tomorrow, which will include old-time and some new vogue dancing.
Entry is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. Afternoon tea will be provided and there will be a lucky-door prize, lucky spots and raffles.
10. School holiday activities
WHEN: Today and tomorrow WHERE: Grand Central Shopping Centre
SCHOOL holidays are upon us and Grand Central has some great activities in-centre starting from today. Bring the kids in to experience a winter wonderland using augmented and virtual reality.
For more details visit www.grandcentralshopping.com.au.