10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
1. ENDURO MOTORBIKES
WHEN: Today and tomorrow WHERE: 393 Willis Rd, Meringandan ROUNDS one and two of the Queensland Off-Road Championship series for endurance motorbike riders will be on near Cooby Dam.
All proceeds from gate entry, pit fees and canteen will go toward helping the property owners feed their cattle. Entry is $2 for adults at the gate.
2. SPRINTCAR RACING
WHEN: Today, from 3pm
WHERE: Hi-Tec Oils Speedway ENJOY an evening of high-octane action at the Hi-Tec Oils Speedway. Gates open at 3pm with the main racing program including the Ultimate Sprintcars Championship round four kicking off at 6pm.
Tickets are available at the gate or via www.speedwaytickets.com.au.
3. PLAY MY STASH
WHEN: Today, 7.30pm
WHERE: Bar Wunder
GOT a stash of vinyl you’d like to share with the world? Why not bring it along and let Bar Wunder’s DJ, Ringo Stone, play your favourite tracks for all to hear. There will also be vinyl for sale.
4. SUSTAINABILITY MARKET
WHEN: Today, 7am-noon
WHERE: Cobb and Co grounds TODAY’S Toowoomba Farmers Market will focus on how we can make environmentally friendly choices.
Speakers and demonstrators will offer tips on a new community composting project, shopping sustainably, eating for change – how our food can transform our personal and environmental health, and a basketmaking demonstration.
5. BIRTH SUITE TOUR
WHEN: Today, 10.30am-2pm WHERE: St Vincent’s Private Hospital PARENTS and parents-to-be can get an exclusive look at the new contemporary birthing suite at St Vincent’s and meet the obstetrics team.
No bookings are required. Enter via entrance one.
6. SUMMER TUNES
WHEN: Tomorrow, noon-3pm WHERE: Picnic Point Park and Laurel Bank Park
PACK up some snacks and a picnic blanket and settle in at Picnic Point Park or Laurel Bank Park for a relaxing afternoon with wonderful music. Watch Undercover in Laurel Bank, or over at Picnic Point you can catch the Toowoomba Municipal Band.
7. 5K COLOUR FRENZY
WHEN: Tomorrow, 8am
WHERE: Newtown Park
HAVE some fun, get messy and help support animal rescue by taking part in the 5k Colour Frenzy.
Whether you’re three or 103 there is fun for all, including the new foam machine, new obstacle course and plenty more.
For more information or tickets visit www.colourfrenzy.com.au.
8. RED HOT SUMMER
WHEN: Tomorrow, noon-10.30pm WHERE: Queens Park
CATCH Aussie rock royalty in Queens Park thanks to the Red Hot Summer Tour.
Enjoy the classic sounds of Hunters and Collectors, James Reyne, The Living End, The Angels, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi and Boom Crash Opera all in one beautiful location.
Tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.au.
9. OUTDOOR MOVIE
WHEN: Tomorrow, 4.30pm-6.30pm WHERE: Walton Stores
BRING a rug and settle in under the stars to watch Disney’s new live-action version of Aladdin, starring Will Smith. Aladdin is the story of a penniless street urchin with a kind heart going head-tohead with an evil Grand Vizier over a magic lamp that has the power to make wishes come true.
10. BUSHFOOD WALK
WHEN: Tomorrow, 8.30am-10am WHERE: Peacehaven Park, Highfields ENJOY a free tour of Peacehaven looking at the various culinary and medicinal uses for plants in local dry rainforest and open woodland areas. This event will enable you to clearly identify the plants discussed, know how implement them into your own life and the role they play in the environment around you.