10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
1. GALACTIC FEST
WHEN: Today, 9.30am-4pm WHERE: Toowoomba City Library COME and enjoy an all-ages celebration of all things sci-fi and Star Wars.
Whether you choose the light side or the dark, you will be entertained with a host of activities and events throughout the day, including lightsaber combat classes and demonstrations, Jedi Challenge VR station, free face painting and craft, scavenger hunt and trivia and Galactic Markets, hosted by The Eclectic Emporium.
Family friendly cosplay is encouraged.
2. CRAFTY COFFEE
WHEN: Today, 6am-4pm
WHERE: Wyalla Plaza
WHERE else in Toowoomba can you grab a delicious coffee, some tasty treats and book in a craft workshop all in one place?
So You Can Craft Coffee Lounge is holding its grand opening celebrations and everyone is welcome to come and check it out.
Try speciality coffee, organic tea, sweets, sundaes, burgers and plenty more.
3. OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
WHEN: Today, 4pm-10pm
WHERE: Wine Drive Park, Wilsonton CARBAL Medical Services is hosting an outdoor family movie night featuring 2019’s Storm Boy and everyone is welcome.
There will be a free barbecue and hot dog stand.
Grab the family and bring a blanket or a pillow to sit on.
4. THE OWL’S APPRENTICE
WHEN: Today, 10.30am
WHERE: Empire Theatre
A YOUNG owl named Poot Poot has been sent to Owl School to learn to become wise.
He’s not like the other owls. He doesn’t know how to fly. He misses his family. He just wants to go home.
He knows the only way he can go home is by gaining “wisdom” but he doesn’t even know what that is. A shadow puppet workshop will take place after the show.
The cost of the workshop is $20 per participant and is suitable for ages sixplus and will run for about 90 minutes
5. SUNFLOWER SEASON
WHEN: Today, 7am-noon
WHERE: Toowoomba Farmers’ Market, Lindsay St
SOME sunshine to take home will be just some of the local produce on offer at the Toowoomba Farmers Market. Sunflowers grown at Clifton are expected to have a short season of around a month.
Locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, ethically farmed meat and eggs, and artisan baking including sourdough bread, pastries, macarons, raw treats, and wonderful handmade preserves will also be available.
6. BEERS FOR BUSHFIRE RELIEF
WHEN: Today, noon-10pm
WHERE: Volcanic Brewery, 2/161 James St and 4 Brothers Brewing, 57 Brook St
THE local beer industry has been rallying in support of those impacted by bushfires and is coming together for a day of fundraisers today. Volcanic Brewery will donate 100% of proceeds from sales from one of the taps for the whole weekend. There will be a sausage sizzle running from 2pm.
Every person who buys a beer from the fundraising tap will get a ticket into a draw for a prize.
Over at 4 Brothers Brewing, $1 from every beer sold plus there will donation boxes and raffles for merchandise and cartons of beer. A food truck will be on deck from 1pm. Volcanic’s event will finish at 9pm, while 4 Brothers will be open until 10pm.
7. MAD FOOD SCIENCE
WHEN: Tomorrow, 10am-11.30am
WHERE: Toowoomba City Library THE Mad Food Science Program is a fun and interactive, 90-minute program designed to address today’s food culture in children, and kickstart behavioural change around food choices.
The program is a family event aimed at children aged 5 years and over, but parents will also get plenty of help with their fussy eaters and lunch box struggles.
Bookings are $5 and must be made today ahead of the event tomorrow. Call 0457 184 513 or email victoria.byrnes@TheRootCause.com.au.
8. DOGGO FAMILY PORTRAITS
WHEN: Tomorrow, 2.30pm-6.30pm
WHERE: Bar Wunder
THE Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education Association of Murphy’s Creek has partnered with Bar Wunder for a barking mad fundraising event. For $5, you can have a lovely family portrait with your pooch, with all funds raised going to the important rescue and rehabilitation work carried out by Trish and the association.
There will also be a collection jar on the day to donate and a Karma Keg supplied by Grand Ridge Brewery, where you pay what you feel for a beer, with all proceeds going directly to the bush fire appeal.
9. CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
WHEN: Tomorrow, 4.30pm
WHERE: Walton Stores
BRING a rug and settle in to watch family favourite, Toy Story 4 under the stars at Walton Stores.
Catch up with Woody and friends when they hit the road and discover just how big the world can be for a toy.
10. FRIENDLY CRICKET MATCH
WHEN: Tomorrow, noon-5.30pm
WHERE: USQ oval 4
GRAB a hat and some sunscreen and head down to the USQ ovals to support the Nepalese Cricket Club Toowoomba for its first home game of 2020 against the Himalayan Cricket Club Brisbane.
The weather is shaping up to be cool and overcast, so it will be perfect cricket-watching conditions.