A Day out With Thomas returns

A children's favourite, Thomas the Tank Engine, is set to return to The Workshops Rail Museum on December 27.  The event runs until January 23.  Also currently at the museum is the new Australia in Space exhibition which runs until May 14.

Contact Sian West 3432 5105

St Nicholas Precinct

The much-loved St Nicholas St Precinct is back this year in Nicholas St, transforming the street with a beautiful light show.  The lights are being turned on December 9 and will be turned on until December 18.

Contact Ipswich City Council Media 0448 457 258

Superbikes set to return to Queensland Raceway

In a major coup the Australian Superbike Championship will return to Queensland Raceway for the second time.  Track improvements have complex upgrades have also been undertaken recently to attract more events like the superbikes.  You will be able to see the superbikes in Ipswich from April 28-30 2023.

Contact Rachel Cherry 0433 354 270

Last minute Gift vouchers

If you're putting together a guide for last minute gifts, vouchers for experiences are an idea option.  See what experiences are offering vouchers here: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/gift-voucher-ideas/

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Christmas Gift guide

Support local and shop at independent retailers around Ipswich.  We've developed a gift guide full of unique products.

Content is free to use: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/christmas-gift-guide/  

Christmas events

Find a round out of the city's Christmas events in this hand list – from the Nutcracker to Dive in movies and more…

Content is free to use and reproduce: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/christmas-events-to-get-you-into-the-spirit-this-year/

What's open over the holidays…

It's a question many people will be wondering as they try and keep the kids and themselves entertained over the holidays, especially that tricky period between Christmas and New Years. So we've rounded up a few options for you.

Here's our list of what experiences/ attractions are open: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/whats-open-over-the-holidays/

Here's out list of where you can eat over the period:  https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/where-to-eat-over-the-holidays-2/

School holidays ideas

Boredom busting ideas including visiting the hobby farms around the area, The Workshops Rail Musuem, kids art classes and more.  See our list of what to do here: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/school-holidays/

And here: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/top-tips-to-keep-the-kids-entertained-during-holidays/

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