What’s on out and about
We’ve found the best school holiday events in the region for you and your little ones
Dave Hackett Cartooning When: Today (Monday, January 15) – 10am to 11am Where: Toowoomba City Library, Herries Street, Toowoomba
Super charge your summer at our cartooning workshop with author, cartoonist and regular visitor to kids TV, Dave ‘Cartoon Dave’ Hackett. Dave has taught cartooning to more than 150,000 children in schools, libraries, literature festivals and in newspapers and magazines across the country. The event is open to children eight years and up, and bookings are essential.
Empire Youth Arts Children Workshops
18 Hour Play Project
When: Tuesday, Jan 16 to Thursday, Jan 18 – 10am to 5pm
Where: Empire Theatre, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba Students aged 10 to 15 years will work tirelessly with facilitators to generate a unique performance from the ground up. Learning the techniques of creative development, actor training and performance skill, participants will create a work that is truly inspired by them. For details – 1300 655 299.
Personalise your pencil case
When: Through to Sunday, January 21 – 10am to 1pm (daily)
Where: Centre Court, Grand Central Shopping Centre, Margaret Street
Cost: Free
Using fabric pens, your child can transform a plain calico pencil case into a practical piece of art that is as unique as they are.
For a permanent, washable design, attendees can simply heat-set their design at home using an iron.
The workshop is suitable for ages 3+.
Regional Movie Night – Harlaxton
When: Thursday, January 18 – 7pm to 9pm
Where: Harlaxton Park , Flynn Street, Toowoomba Everybody is welcome to come along to the movie night at Harlaxton Park (on the corner of Flynn and Doyle streets) where they can enjoy the Aussie comedy Red Dog True
Blue. This is the quintessential Australian story of family, friendship and adventure. Entry is free and the Harlaxton Neighbourhood Centre is providing a barbecue (for a fee).
Da Vinci school holiday activities
When: Today (Fri, Jan 19) – 9.30am to 3pm
Where: Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba Cost: $10 per Da Vinci Souvenir Activity Book
These school holidays you can take part in Da Vinci challenges including launching your own rockets and seeing what you can make fly in the wind tubes. The rocket launcher challenge will test your building skills and then you can make an object out of everyday materials and see if it will fly in the wind tube.
Enjoy our parklands
When: Whenever Where: Any of the region’s 566 parks
Cost: Free
Grab a bat and ball and head for your nearest park to enjoy the fabulous summer sun. You can play on the swings, ride your bike or throw a frisbee as you take in the wonderful green surrounds. Have a picnic or enjoy a barbecue with family and friends and don’t forget to bring your furry pals and let them be a part of your day out. It’s the perfect way to appreciate the beauty of the region.