10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
WHETHER you are looking for relaxation or a challenge, there is something happening for everyone this weekend in Toowoomba. Get among the crafting marathon at CraftAlive, paint your own masterpiece or take on the ‘Rotary Run The Range’ challenge.
Here’s 10 things on this weekend:
1. Madhatter’s Tea Party
Participate in the Biggest Morning Tea Cancer Council Fundraiser this Saturday at Jillys Cafe from 10am-1pm. Funds raised from tickets and raffles will go towards cancer research, prevention programs and advocacy.
2. Crafting
Get crafting this weekend with handson, interactive classes from craft experts across the world including Karla Gerome and Nathan Erznoznik. CraftAlive will be in Toowoomba all weekend at the Railway Goods Shed kicking off Saturday and Sunday at 9am.
To purchase tickets, visit craftalive.com.au.
3. Paint and sip
Pinot and Picasso are hosting two sessions this weekend to let you express your inner artist while having fun with your friends or family. Bring your own favourite snacks and sips to enjoy as you work on your masterpiece.
Tickets can be purchased from pinotandpicasso.com.au/toowoomba.
4. Sydney Writers Festival
Listen to the ideas and discussions all the way from the Sydney Writers Festival as the Empire Theatre live streams sessions from the event this weekend.
Hear from a diverse range of authors including Barrie Cassidy, Kate McClymont and Liane Moriarty across both days for free.
5. Women’s support event
Gather your girl gang and head to Bloom Holistic Collective for a morning of female empowerment, fun and morning tea.
Meet new friends and make connections with like-minded women this Sunday from 10am.
Tickets for Women’s Empowering Event can be found on StickyTickets.com and remember to bring along your yoga mat.
6. Community Open Day
Bring the whole family to Genius Toowoomba’s open day on Saturday from 9.30-11.30am and meet the childcare team.
There is plenty to keep the kids entertained such as face painting and crafts, while parents can check out the facilities.
Genius Toowoomba is located at 855 Ruthven St.
7. Soccer
The South West Queensland Thunder is set to take on the Brisbane Strikers this Sunday at Clive Berghofer Stadium.
Guaranteed to be an exciting game, spend your Sunday afternoon supporting the Thunder at their home field.
Kick-off is at 3pm.
8. Run the range
Get involved in the Rotary Run The Range this Sunday and run, jog or walk while raising money for charity. This year is the fifth annual run with challenging trails on offer in both Jubilee and Redwood Parks starting at 6am.
Register at runtherange.com.au.
9. Mystery bus dinner
There are three locations to accompany a three course meal on board the mystery bus this Saturday night with drinks available to purchase at each destination.
Set off on your journey from Queens Park at 4.30pm and bring along some cash for the raffle raising money for Norths Hockey.
Tickets are $55 per person and are available to purchase through Norths Hockey Facebook page.
10. Markets
Take your pick from the best makers and farmers markets on offer this weekend in Toowoomba.
The Makers Markets are on Sunday from 9am with food trucks, live music and handmade goodies at The Mills Precinct.
There are more than 70 market stalls to keep you entertained and fed as you browse.
Head to the Toowoomba Farmers Market on Saturday and support the farmers battling through the recent flooding devastation.
There is a wide selection of fresh and local food stalls open 7am-noon under the windmills at Cobb+Co Museum.