10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
1. OPEN WARDROBE
WHEN: Today, 10am
WHERE: Gip’s Restaurant, 120 Russell St
ENJOY a quick morning tea and fashion parade at Gip’s Restaurant before heading to Protea Place for the monthly open wardrobe event. Bring your friends, load up your bags full of beautiful bargains and support Protea Place as they support women in need.
Tickets are $15 available via toowoombatickets.com.au.
2. BACK TO THE 80S NIGHT
WHEN: Today, 7pm
WHERE: Bar Wunder
CRACK out your craziest 80s-inspired outfit and start rehearsing your best rendition of Total Eclipse of the Heart for bar Wunder’s 80s revival. There will be a talent show, karaoke, plenty of dancing and prizes to be won.
3. JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
WHEN: Today, 4.30pm
WHERE: Toowoomba Anglican School BE entertained by some big jazz sounds as musicians from eight local high schools, in addition to the Australian Army Band Brisbane’s Big Band, gather for a drought relief concert.
There will be a bar, barbecue and cafe for refreshments and entry is $5. Bring along a blanket or chair to sit on.
4. ICE CREAM DECORATING
WHEN: Today, 10am-noon WHERE: Wendy’s Grand Central BRING the kids along to Wendy’s at Grand Central (near Kmart on ground level) for some fun decorating their very own ice-cream. Wendy’s will supply the ice-cream, lollies and all the fun for free, so we’ll all be screaming for ice-cream!
5. LIT FESTIVAL
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, various times
WHERE: Various locations
SEE bold and colourful light projections, lanterns, installations and performances throughout the CBD as part of the LIT Festival: Stories in Light. From giant inflatable rabbits at Grand Central Shopping centre to a projection display in the Bell St Mall, there will be no shortage of wonderful spectacles to dazzle the senses.
For a full program search for LIT Festival on Facebook.
6. OAKEY SHOW
WHEN: Today, 8am-10pm
WHERE: Oakey Showgrounds ENJOY a family day out at the 112th Oakey Show.
Check out Sideshow Alley, jump on some rides, admire the amazing pavilion displays and animal shows, catch shows by Reptile Kingdom and camp oven cooking demonstrations by Ranger Nick. The official show opening will be at 10.30am by John McVeigh MP.
7. MINI TRAIN RIDES
WHEN: Tomorrow, 11am-4pm WHERE: Lemway Park, Kearneys
Spring
TAKE advantage of some of the last warm weather we’re likely to get before the autumn really sets in and take the family for some miniature steam train rides.
Rides are $2 or $18 for a 10-ticket book.
Wear enclosed footwear for safety.
8. VAISAKHI MELA
WHEN: Today, 5pm
WHERE: Centenary State High School hall
JOIN Toowoomba’s Punjabi community for its second annual Vaisakhi Mela celebration. Vaisakhi is a harvest and religious festival celebrated in the Punjab region of India.
Come along and enjoy a free evening of fun, food and cultural activities.
9. HIGH ALTITUDE ROD RUN
WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am-1pm WHERE: TAFE car park, Lindsay St ADMIRE some beautiful hot rods and visit the trade and accessory stalls for your own project.
There will be live music by The Zephyr Project, a jumping castle, food, coffee, fashion and a scale model display. Entry is free.
10. ST PATRICK’S PARADE
WHEN: Tomorrow, 10am
WHERE: Irish Club Hotel CELEBRATE your Irish heritage or just join the fun and get decked out in your finest green gear for Toowoomba’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Assemble from 10am at the Irish Club Hotel car park in Station St ahead of the parade kicking off at 10.30am. There will be lollies for the kids and pints for the parents.