Setting up the Blade Landscape Designs stall is Nicky Hansel and Jasmine Cini ahead of the Toowoomba Spring Home Show and Camping and Leisure Expo. Nick Houghton
1. Home show
CHECK out the latest in home and lifestyle products at the popular Spring Home Show and Camping and Leisure Expo, on Saturday and Sunday at the Toowoomba Showgrounds.
This year's event will feature a comprehensive program of demonstrations from local and interstate exhibitors on energy efficiency, paving and walls, solar options, water savings and more.
There will be more than 150 exhibitors. Gates open at 9am each day and close at 5pm Saturday and 4pm Sunday.
Visit toowoombahomeshow.com.au for full event details.
2. Family fun day
WESTBROOK Family Fun Day is on Sunday from 10.30am - 5pm at Centenary Park, Barwick St, Westbrook.
Free rides, jumping castles, a horizontal bungee, trackless train rides, free entertainment, interactive skate competitions and an animal farm are a few of the fun activities on offer.
The event is supported by local businesses and community groups. Entry is a gold coin donation. For more information phone the event co-ordinator on 0400 232 927.
3. Downlands fun day
GET down to the farm at the Downland's College family fun day, Moo Baa Munch.
Saturday's event will be held at the college's Rural Centre, off Kate St and features how to workshops, demonstrations, live animals, a boutique farmers markets, fresh local produce, entertainment and much more.
The day provides a unique "farm to fork" experience.
It runs from 9am - 4pm. Entry is a gold coin donation. For more information visit downlands.qld.edu.au/ or phone Ashley Cooper on 0409612872.
The Spring Festival of Music comes to Middle Ridge Uniting Church on Saturday.
4. Spring festival
ENJOY an afternoon of beautiful sounds at the Spring Festival of Music on Saturday at 2pm in the Middle Ridge Uniting Church, Stenner St.
A wealth of local talent will be on display as more than 100 choristers from The Toowoomba Choral Society choirs perform throughout the afternoon, culminating in a massed choir finale.
The performance will be followed by afternoon tea. Tickets are available at the door and the cost is $15 for adults and $12 for concession. For more information phone 4635 6537.
5. Walk for peace
WALK Together for peace in Toowoomba, as part of the national event happening in regional towns and cities across Australia on Saturday.
The initiative is aimed at celebrating the common humanity of all Australians. Meet at the council chambers, near 541 Ruthven St and Herries St at 1pm.
The walk will follow Victoria, Margaret and Ruthven Sts to the city centre village green. For more information visit walktogether.welcometoaustralia.org.au.
Get to the Toowoomba Gemfest this weekend. Doug Eaton
6. Toowoomba Gemfest
VISIT the 34th annual Toowoomba Gemfest Saturday and Sunday at Centenary Heights High School, Ramsay St.
Hosted by the Toowoomba Lapidary Club the gem and jewellery show displays gemstones, crystals, mineral specimens and fossils.
Kids of all ages are invited to learn about the hobby. Collectively valued at more than $3 million, all items are for sale.
The Gemfest is on Saturday from 9am - 5pm and Sunday from 9am - 3pm.
For more information phone 4636 1612. Free gemstone identification testing will also be available. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 13 years.
7. Clifton Cup Races
FOR a great day out head to the Clifton Cup Races on Saturday at the Clifton Recreational Grounds.
Gates open at 11am and there's a full line-up of live music, kids fun and good old fashioned country hospitality.
There are lots of great prizes to be won. For more details and prices visit cliftonraces.com.
Elvis comes to Toowoomba this weekend.
8. Elvis on tour
ELVIS fans head to the Irish Club on Saturday night for the Elvis Tour on Toowoomba, from 8pm - 11pm.
Tickets are $25 and available at the venue or from http://ift.tt/1wiwNSO.
The tour stars Marcus Jackson, Australia's first Elvis tribute artist to win the King of the World competition in Memphis. There will be raffles on the night and all raffle proceeds will be donated to St Jude Children's hospital.
9. Highlands come to Helidon
THE Highlands comes to Helidon's main street on Sunday for the 9th annual Celtic Festival of Queensland.
It runs from 9am - 3pm. There will be a parade of massed pipe bands, none stop entertainment by live bands and Celtic dancers, Highland Games demonstrations and Celtic themed activities for kids of all ages.
A variety of stalls featuring Celtic goods and memorabilia will be on display, with plenty of food and drink stalls.
For more information phone 0403 434 623 or follow the Celtic Festival of Queensland on Facebook.
10. Grandparents Day
DON'T forget to give your nanna and pop an extra hug for National Grandparents Day on Sunday.
The day celebrates the good work our grandparents do and is a chance to spoil the ones who usually do the spoiling.
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