10 things to do
Carols, Scottish fun, books and more things to do this weekend
1. St Andrew’s Night
WHEN: Today, 7pm WHERE: Drayton Hall, Brisbane St
THOSE Scots sure know how to party.
The Toowoomba Caledonian Society and Pipe Band has organised a big night celebrating all things Scottish including dancing, music and a delicious supper.
Enjoy Highland displays and have a turn on the dance floor.
It’s the perfect night out for the whole family.
If you need to find out more call Marg on
0429 700 217
2. Book sale
WHEN: Today, 8am-4pm and tomorrow 8am-2pm WHERE: Highfields Cultural
Centre
THE Highfields Friends of the Library group has a bumper book sale organised, so come along and get your summer holiday reading sorted ahead of time.
Fill a bag for $5 - you can bring your own plastic/green bag or use those provided.
There will be all genres of fiction, non-fiction, young adults, junior, picture books, magazines, etc.
Proceeds from the sale will help fund workshops and activities facilitated by the Highfields Library.
3. Hospice Christmas Carols
WHEN: Tomorrow, 5-7pm WHERE: Toowoomba Hospice, O’Quinn St, Harristown
Come and enjoy the 13th Christmas carols at the Hospice with the Toowoomba Municipal Band and High Altitude Harmony performing.
There will be food and drinks on sale so bring the
family, a blanket or chair.
Santa will be making a special visit about 6pm.
4. Seed to Feed
WHEN: Today, 9am-noon WHERE: Toowoomba Community Organic Gardens, 22A Goggs St
THERE’S nothing like the satisfaction of growing your own food.
Come along to a half day workshop by local horticulturist Brian Sams to learn how to grow your own fruit and vegetables in backyard gardens, patches and pots.
To book contact Brian on 4696 8033 or book online www.tr.qld.gov.au/change.
5. Brews and Barbie Bash
WHEN: Today, noon-10pm WHERE: Toowoomba Showgrounds
YOU’LL think you’ve died and gone to heaven at the inaugural Toowoomba Brews and Barbie Bash.
Enjoy a day of street food, craft beer, boutique whiskeys
and estate wines, all to the beat of live music.
There will also be eating competitions for those who are game as well as the ABA Barbecue Battle.
Head to www.brewsand barbiebash.com.au for tickets.
6. Milne Bay’s 20th Birthday
WHEN: Tomorrow, noon-5pm WHERE: Milne Bay Aquatic and Fitness Centre
MILNE Bay Aquatic and Fitness is hosting a family fun day to celebrate 20 years.
There will be a DJ and entertainment by Krazy Kevin, jumping castle, fun water games, competitions, giveaways, a cake cutting and tours of the pump rooms.
For a gold coin you can also enjoy a barbecue.
Bring the family and enjoy the day’s events.
Normal entry cost and rules apply.
7. Mini steam train rides
WHEN: Tomorrow, 10am-2pm WHERE: Highfields Pioneer Village
COME and ride Myrtle May the miniature steam train or enjoy a vintage bus ride on Henry the Model T Ford Bus built in 1924.
There is billy tea and damper, drinks and ice-blocks available and a sausage sizzle at lunch time.
Tickets to the Village are optional.
Visit www.highfields pioneervillage.com.au for more information.
8. Fantasy and Fairytales
WHEN: Tomorrow, 2pm-4pm WHERE: Highfields Cultural Centre
COME along and join Aspire Dance Academy for an exciting afternoon of ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary dance.
Be entertained by a mystical assortment of songs and dances in the second half of the performance.
For tickets email admin@aspiredance.net.au.
9. Christmas Handmade Market
WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am-2pm
WHERE: Danish Flower Art, New England Hwy, Highfields
STALLHOLDERS for Danish Flower Art’s Christmas Handmade Art and Craft Market were given the brief to focus on Christmas arts and crafts and they didn’t disappoint.
Pick up a bevy of Christmas gifts, try some Danish glogg (mulled wine), rice pudding with cherry sauce, smorrebrod (buttered rye bread with toppings), and beautiful traditional Danish meals, sweets & biscuits.
10. The Handmade Expo
WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am-2pm WHERE: Harristown State High School Auditorium
WHETHER it’s made, baked or grown, the Handmade Expo markets aim to bring the best of local artisans and crafters to Toowoomba.
This one is just in time for Christmas, so come along and pick up some beautiful, one-off gifts for friends and family.
The event has free entry and free parking.