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Long weekend list: 11 Things to Do September 29 to October 2
1. Killing Heidi
Heidi hasn’t been killed – Ella and Jesse Hooper have her back on the road after a 10-year break. This is an 18+ event and you’ll need photo ID for entry.
WHEN: Friday 29 September, doors at 8pm
WHERE: Racehorse Hotel, 215 Brisbane Road, Booval
COST: $44.90 per person
2. Lights on the Hill convoy
All roads lead to the Gatton Show Grounds for this annual memorial convoy weekend . The event includes truck displays, market stalls, live music, children’s rides and the AFL and NRL grand finals on the big screen.
WHEN: Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October
WHERE: Departing Citiswich, Ashburn Road, Bundamba at 10am on Saturday
COST: Saturday entry is $25 for adults and $15 for pensioners and children 6-15, Sunday entry is gold coin donation
3. Ipswich CBD Food Fair
Food trucks, free entertainment (and plenty of free parking) return for this monthly celebration of culinary creations.
WHEN: Saturday 30 September, 4pm to 9pm
WHERE: Ipswich Mall, Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
4. Disney Pixar Cars Pit Stop
Mack the Transporter and Lightning McQueen lead this Cars activity zone full of challenges, tracks and craft.
WHEN: Now until Sunday 1 October, 10am to 2pm
WHERE: Opposite Orion Lagoon, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
5. Grandchester Express
Get on board this two and a half hour return steam train journey to historic Grandchester Station.
WHEN: Saturday 30 September, 10am
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Adults $45, Concessions $40, Children 3-15 $35
6. Loose Ends
This is your last chance to catch Jens Altheimer’s colourful and creative take on the wonderful world of puppets. Book and pay for tickets here .
WHEN: Now until Sunday 1 October, 10.30am to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 2.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: $7 per person, under 2s free
7. Aveo Movies in the Park
Pack your favourite treats, grab a chair or blanket and bring family and friends to a free screening of Trolls .
WHEN: Friday 29 September, 6.30pm
WHERE: Robelle Domain, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
8. British India
Shredding guitars across the country in honour of their sixth studio album, Forgetting The Future , British India invade Ipswich for an 18+ gig.
WHEN: Saturday 30 September, doors at 8pm
WHERE: Racehorse Hotel, 215 Brisbane Road, Booval
COST: $29.60 per person
9. A Night In Vienna
This Viennese ball features live music and dancing in an Austrian palace. Your New Year’s Eve themed celebration begins with sparkling wine and canapés on arrival.
WHEN: Saturday 30 September, 7pm
WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $80 per person
10. Queen's Birthday Extravaganza
Enjoy a buffet dinner and celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a live performance by The Casa Mia Drag Queens. Bookings on 3202 4766.
WHEN: Sunday 1 October, 6pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Casa Mia, 43 Brisbane Road, Newtown
COST: $45 per person
11. Enviroplan Photo Competition Exhibition
Check out some of the most electrifying entries from the annual Ipswich Enviroplan Photo Competition.
WHEN: Now until Monday 2 October
WHERE: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich
COST: Free
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Mentions: Arcy Doyle Place · Ashburn Road · Brisbane Road · Brisbane Street · Merle Finimore Avenue · Nicholas Street · North Street · Southern Cross Circuit · Booval · Bundamba · Ipswich · Springfield Central · North Ipswich · Newtown
Source: Ipswich First (Ipswich City Council) — CC BY 4.0.