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Say goodbye to 2017: 11 Things to Do December 29 to January 5
1. Agent 77
Live and direct from the Gold Coast, Agent 77 takes the stage playing everything from rock to reggae, pop to punk and grunge to funk.
WHEN: Saturday 30 December, 9.30pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey Street, Raceview
COST: Free
2. 19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery collection of fine and folk art, as well as contemporary works showcasing the city’s heritage.
WHEN: Until 14 October
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
3. Summer Days at the Museum
Make tracks to The Workshops Rail Museum and discover mammals large and tall, insects big and small, steam trains, diesel locomotives and more.
WHEN: Until 21 January
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free with museum entry
4. Toddler Time
Share rhymes, stories, songs and movement to support your active toddler’s emerging language and social skills.
WHEN: Wednesday 3 January, 10.30am to 11am
WHERE: Redbank Plains Library, Moreton Avenue, Redbank Plains
COST: Free
5. Summer Reading Club: Game Day
Escape the heat, test your skills and challenge your friends as giant board games, lawn games and Nerf battles take over the library.
WHEN: Friday 5 January, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
6. Christmas Lights Competition
Don’t miss your chance to see the lights this festive season. Find the full list of participating properties here .
WHEN: Until it’s no longer socially acceptable to have houses decorated
WHERE: Homes across Ipswich
COST: Free
7. Ipswich Race Day
Hit your stride and farewell 2017 with a full book of rides at the home of horse racing in Ipswich.
WHEN: Next race day, Saturday January 6
WHERE: Ipswich Turf Club, 219 Brisbane Road , Bundamba
COST: Free entry, from $70 per head for functions
8. Big Screen Fun In The Sun
Enjoy classic kids’ cartoons on the big screen and soak up some summer sunshine with the little ones.
WHEN: Thursday 4 January, 9am
WHERE: Robelle Domain, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
9. Built For Speed
Design, build and race your Lego hot rod, dragster or supercar down ramps and tracks. Modify your ride for extra speed and re-race for ultimate victory.
WHEN: Until Sunday 18 February
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: $5 per person, $15 for a family of up to five people
10. Thursday Night Trivia
Get your trivia team together and join the fun for your chance to share in $120 cash prizes and a $200 perfect score bonus.
WHEN: Thursday 4 January, 9.30pm
WHERE: Goodna Services Club, 32 Woogaroo Street, Goodna
COST: Free
11. Summer Holiday Reading Challenges
Ipswich Libraries is hosting two reading competitions this summer. Read six books to enter the adults’ Holiday Reading Challenge or join the Summer Reading Club for school students. Both competitions have great prizes up for grabs.
WHEN: Until 31 January for students and 2 February for adults
WHERE: Anywhere and everywhere
COST: Free
Start the new year with some good news.
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Source: Ipswich First (Ipswich City Council) — CC BY 4.0.