Weekend planner 10 things to do
TOOWOOMBA is full of fun events with something for every member of the family to enjoy.
From the Jacaranda Day Festival to open studio trails, to concerts and Diwali celebrations, here are just some of the great things happening in the Darling Downs this weekend. 1. Jacaranda Day Festival Celebrate the beauty of the famed violet trees blooming across the region in this annual festival featuring a parade, markets, family activities and a gallery in honour of the purple plant.
Promising free family fun, the festival will have culture critics engaged with exhibitions from local artists and little ones entertained with jumping castles and face paints.
The adventurous can enjoy trike tours and the vintage parade featuring old vehicles and a brass band is sure to be the event’s showstopper.
Jacaranda Day festivities will take place on Saturday from 8am along Mocatta Street.
2. Condamine Country Art and Open Studio Trail
Artists and collectives will open up their home studios to the public, allowing locals and visitors to explore the art scene of Condamine Country.
This intimate curated studio tour will be complemented by exhibitions in the area including the at the Warwick Gallery and encourages attendees to explore the towns scattered across the region.
The tour will take place on Saturday and Sunday, open times for individual studios can be found on the event’s website.
3. Bollywood Diwali Bonanza Toowoomba
Get immersed in the glitz and glamour of India’s biggest cultural holiday in this one night only spectacular offering a night of music and dance in celebration of Diwali.
This live music concert will feature Indian, multilingual and English performances, DJ’s and a dance floor along with food stalls dishing up authentic cuisine.
The event will be held on Saturday from 5pm at Caldwell Performing Arts Centre, tickets must be purchased online with prices ranging from $2-$12.
4. Love Sermon
Spend an evening with writer Clementine Ford and musician Libby O’Donovan and explore the intricacies of love in this emotional sermon that promises audience members laughs and tears.
Initially developed for the Sydney Opera House’s All About Women Festival, this showcase will explore unrequited romance, deep friendship, motherhood, breakups and self-love.
The talk will take place at Empire Church Theatre on Saturday at 7.30pm, tickets can be purchased online for $49.50.
5. Dine in the Vines
Graze and sip with loved ones at a private table among the vines of Rosalie’s House, a charming
mainstay venue and restaurant no stranger to hosting dining parties.
This intimate dining experience will offer wine-tasting, a seasonal menu, a private tour of the vineyard and transport home for Toowoomba locals.
The event will be held on Saturday night, tickets and times can be booked online.
6. Toowoomba Physie and Dance Concert
View the hard work of the dancers at Toowoomba Physie and Dance at the group’s club competition and presentation day.
Physie athletes will grace the stage to showcase their sport which combines elements of modern dance, ballet, pilates and gymnastics.
The concert will be held at the Armitage Centre at noon on Saturday, entry is free for children under three and tickets can be purchased online for $10.
7. Crows Nest Markets
Start November off with a caffeine hit and pastry in hand at this market favourite open only on the first Sunday of each month.
Browse stalls of baked goods, plants, local produce and much more located less than 40 minutes away from Toowoomba
The market will be held at Crows Nest Community Hub from 8am to 1pm.
8. Rebel FM’s Moustache Ride Darling Downs
Motorcyclists will ride around the region to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Watch on or ride along at this event for a good cause with raffles and an afterparty to follow.
The ride will take place on Saturday at 9am starting at Darling Downs Harley Davidson, with a $20 ride fee.
9. Glass Art Workshops
Create beautiful windows and twodimensional glass artworks by learning the craft of lead lighting and copper foiling in a workshop hosted by an acclaimed glass artist.
Richard Apel, who has public art commissions including a stainedglass window at a hospital in Brisbane under his belt, will impart his tips and tricks to Toowoomba artists in this all-day session.
The workshop will run out of Cobb and Co on Saturday and Sunday; sign up to the waitlist for the in-demand workshop at the museum’s website.
10. Olives, Llamas and Limes Book into this unique experience combining a strange trio of Olives, Llamas and Limes hosted by transport and tour company Discovery Coaches.
This tour will take ticket holders to Watercress Creek Olives and Lime Farm then move to the state’s largest llama farm.
This experience will take place on Saturday.
Sign up to the waitlist on the company’s website.