FOR THE KIDS
CLAY: CREATURE FEATURE
31 May – 31 August
Teddy Bear's Picnic
12 July
GURU DUDU’S SILENT DISCO WALKING TOURS
12 July, 19 July
Proudfoot
13 July
LANTERN WORKSHOPS
13 July
Ipswich Libraries Story Time, Toddler Time, Books and Blocks
11, 15, 16, 17 and 18 July
LITTLE DAY OUT
20 July
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Knead it, roll it, shape it, name it! Get hands on with clay and create your own Crazy Critter to take home.
Presented by Ipswich Art Gallery
WHEN: 31 MAY – 31 AUG, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm – 4.00pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery
COST: Free
0 – 13 Years +
TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC
Come out to play with a morning full of fun picnic games, performances, and an adventurous bear hunt! Bring your favourite bear and picnic rug to our annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic.
Presented by Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
WHEN: 9.30 am – 11.30 am Saturday 12 July
WHERE: Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
COST:
Children under 3 – Free
Children 3-15 years – $11.50
Concession – $12.50
Adult – $14.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children) – $44.40
Members – Free
PROUDFOOT
Get ready for the foot-stomping, rib-tickling, toe-tapping time of your life at the Proudfoot & Friends stage show spectacular! Catering to 3–7-year-olds, this ground-breaking 45-minute musical comedy show features state-of-the-art digital puppeteering and choreographed animated projections that delight and captivate little ones (and big ones!) as proud First Nation’s performer Lucas leads them on a hilarious interactive sing-along adventure.
Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre and Cluster Arts
WHEN: SUN 13 JULY 2.00 pm
WHERE: IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE
COST: $15
IPSWICH LIBRARIES STORY TIME, TODDLER TIME, BOOKS AND BLOCKS
Join Ipswich Libraries for fun and engaging early literacy programs! Story Time brings stories to life with songs and rhymes, Toddler Time fosters movement and learning through interactive play, and Books and Blocks combines reading with hands-on creativity. Perfect for little learners and their grown-ups! Free sessions—come join us!
Presented by Ipswich Libraries
WHEN: 11 JULY, 15, 16,17, 18 JULY
WHERE: Ipswich Children’s Libraries, Spring Field Central Library, Redbank Plains Library
COST: Free
FIRST FIVE FOREVER STORY TIME, MESSY PLAY AND LIBRARY FUN
Ipswich Libraries’ First 5 Forever program offers engaging sessions for children aged 0-5 years. Messy Play Time encourages exploration with various textures. Story Time fosters a love for reading through themed stories. Library Fun sessions spark creativity with songs, books, movement, and play. All sessions are free drop-in events.
Presented by Ipswich Libraries
WHEN: 14, 15, 16, 17 JULY
WHERE: Winston Glades, Bundamba, Rosewood, Redbank Plains
COST: Free
GURU DUDU’S SILENT DISCO WALKING TOURS
Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tours are a hilarious dancing, walking adventure for all ages. Wearing supplied headsets we groove our way through local streets, engaging passers by with our spontaneous flash-mob style dancing and antics. Upbeat music from your favourite decades are played by our vibrant disco hosts, quickly washing away your inhibitions and leaving you smiling from ear to ear.
Presented by Ipswich Festivals
WHEN: SAT 12 JUL, SAT 19 JUL 5.00 pm + 5.30 pm
WHERE: D’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: $5