Friday, October 31, 2014

10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend - Toowoomba Chronicle


1. Spring markets


VISIT the Middle Ridge State School today for its Spring Market and Family Fun Day. The event runs from 10am-3pm, 203 Spring St Middle Ridge.


There will be a sausage sizzle, cake stall, face painting, snow cones, fairy floss, tug of war, egg and spoon race, a jumping castle, book stall and much more.


For more information phone the school on 4687 4222.


Check out the Margaret Street Markets on this Sunday.Check out the Margaret Street Markets on this Sunday. Bev Lacey


2. Margaret St Markets


SOAK up the atmosphere at the hugely popular Margaret Street Markets, on again Sunday, from 8am - 2pm.


The markets take place on the first Sunday of each month and showcase local produce and art in the heart of Toowoomba's city centre.


There will also be music and other entertainment. For more information phone Jan Gorring on 0429 729 169 or email info@margareststmarkets.com.au.


3. Night Out Concert


TAMWORTH comes to Toowoomba on Saturday night for the Toowoomba Hospice Saturday Night Out Concert.


Musicians and entertainers including Danny Elliot, Darren Carr and Tanya Self will perform at the Clive Berghofer Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm.


The cost of tickets for adults is $25 and concession is $22. For more information or to book phone 4631 1588 or email cbrc.reception@usq.edu.au.


4. Smell the roses


STOP and smell the roses at Newtown Park. The Queensland State Rose Garden in Newtown Park Toowoomba Inc Teas and Tours is on Sunday from 2pm.


The cost is $5 and covers a light afternoon tea and a tour of the gardens. Learn about the roses and a history of the park.


For more information phone Regina on 0408 282 515 or Lorraine on 0429 115140.


5. Holocaust Memorial


ARBEIT Macht Frei: Work Makes you Free is an exhibition by talented Toowoomba artist Dan Elborne.


In December 2012 he visited Sachsenhausen concentration camp and in response to the impact of this visit he has recreated his experience through a ceramic installation.


The "Holocaust Memorial" is on at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery during opening hours. It's open Saturday from 10am - 4pm and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm.


For more information phone 4688 6652or visit http://ift.tt/1qapRjH.


6. Super Sport Sunday


DRESS in your favourite team gear and have fun competing with family and friends in a wide range of sports and activities at Cobb+Co Museum's Super Sport Sunday, on Sunday at the museum.


Activities include a hockey challenge, basketball challenge, cricket challenge, scavenger hunt and old fashioned games like horseshoes, elastics and hookey.


There will also be the opportunity to meet Australian Champion motocross rider Troy Carroll.


Paddock to Potager is this Sunday.Paddock to Potager is this Sunday.


7. Paddock to Potager


LOOKING for something a little different to do with the family this weekend?


Visit "From Paddock to Potager" on Sunday from 9.30am - 11.30am, for an on-farm interactive tour.


The morning introduces both children and adults to the paddock to plate concept where we visit our farm and kitchen garden to see, taste and touch where our real food comes from.


Children will be able to visit the nursery animals, feed the cows, collect fresh eggs and run in the paddock.


The farm is located at 428 Old Goombungee Rd, Cawdor.


The cost is $7.50 per adult, $5 per child, under 2yrs are free or $25 for a family of four or more.


To book phone 0439 844 849, visit http://ift.tt/1qapS74 or search for From Paddock to Potager on Facebook.


8. Mummy Tree Markets


COME along to the Mummy Tree Markets at the Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, from 9am-1pm on Sunday.


Showcasing unique boutique products and services for the hip and stylish family - it's not just a market, it's an event.


The Mummy Tree Markets feature free entry, children's entertainment, gourmet food and coffee and gorgeous boutique retailers.


Brother and sister Jon Maskell and Jessica Low look forward to bringing their show to Toowoomba audiences.Brother and sister Jon Maskell and Jessica Low look forward to bringing their show to Toowoomba audiences. Kevin Farmer


9. Songs of the British Isles


NICK Kirkup (tenor), Jessica Low (mezzo soprano), Jon Maskell (baritone) and Bruce Ramm (piano) join to create a concert of British folk and art songs.


Featuring: The Songs of Travel by Ralph Vaughan Williams; and folk favourites Danny Boy, She Moved Through the Fair and Wild Mountain Thyme.


The concert will be held at the Toowoomba Philharmonic Complex, 7 Matthews St, Toowoomba, on Sunday from 3pm. Tickets will be available at the door, adults $15/concession $10.


10. Norville blues jam


IT'S a jam, so if you play blues then bring instrument.


The event is held on the first Sunday of each month at the Norville Hotel, in Russell St. Toowoomba has some fine blues players and once a month they get together and run a blues session.


If you love your blues this one not to be missed. It kicks off at 4pm and runs until 8pm.


For more information search for The Ugly Sessions on Facebook.



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