Take the opportunity these school holidays to bring your family to Ipswich and discover the fun and entertainment on offer in our family friendly region.  Enjoy a "Day out with Thomas" at The Workshops Rail Museum from Sat 26 Dec – Thur 31 Jan, and have fun meeting The Fat Controller and hear his amazing stories about Thomas and his friends.  With an activity calendar bursting with entertainment and ideas, your family will have an Ipswich experience they’ll treasure for years to come.

SUMMER 2009/10 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM OF ACTIVTIES

Summer Reading Program opens
Pick up your Summer Reading kit. Read 6 books and submit reviews to go in the draw to win great prizes. All Ipswich Library branches. T   (07) 3810 6756
Start Date	End Date	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Mon 07 Dec 2009	Fri 22 Jan 2010	0 - 18 years	FREE	No

Camera! Action! Libraries!
Shoot your own photo or short film and be a star! Use your mobile or camera to produce a digital photo or short film about, or featuring the library to go in the draw to win great prizes and walk the red carpet at our awards night. Ipswich Library, Cnr East Street & South Street, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6815 W  http://blog.library.ipswich.qld.gov.au/teen/
Start Date	End Date	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Sat 12 Dec 2009	Wed 20 Jan 2010	13 - 18 years	FREE	No

   

Pancake Decorating
Enjoy thte fun of inventing your own pancake meal. Decorate a pancake with different lollies, fruit, toppings and a little ice cream for great fun and a great tasting treat. Pancake decorating conducted Monday to Friday at 10:30am and 2:30pm.  Bookings essential. Pancake Manor Ipswich, 43 Brisbane Road, Newtown QLD 4305. T   (07) 3812 8900
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Mon 14 Dec 2010	Mon 25 Jan 2010		$1.50	Yes

Day out with Thomas 2010
All aboard as you enter the world of Thomas the Tank Engine at The Workshops Rail Museum, with fun characters, entertainment and activities! Meet The Fat Controller and hear his amazing stories about Thomas and his friends, have fun with Thomas themed art and craft and get into the interactive activities in the Thomas Play Pit.  Museum open 9:30am - 5:00pm daily. The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3432 5197 W  www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Start Date	End Date	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Sat 26 Dec 2006	Thurs 31 Jan 2010		Adult $18.50; Child (3-16 yrs) $10; Under 3 Free; Concession $15.50;  Family (2Ad up to 4Ch): $55	No

Active Pets
Let's get together and strech our legs! Off-Leash Area, Grande Park, Grande Avenue, Springfield Central QLD 4300. T   (07) 3810 6666 E   letsgettogether@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Sun 10 Jan 2010		0 - 18 years old	FREE	No

Busy Bees Arts & Craft Activity Centre
FREE creative workshops for children to desgin their own imaginative decoratoins from new and recycled items. Win Family Passes to see the new Disney file "The Princess and the Frog", compliments of Birch Carroll & Coyle.  10am until 3pm daily. Ipswich Mall (Nicholas Street), Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3812 2974
Start Date	End Date	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Mon 11 Jan 2010	Fri 15 Jan 2010		FREE	No

The Great Lego Building Challenge
Join in the fun and show your creativity in the Great Lego Building Challenge. Open heats run from Monday to Friday with winner invited back to compete in the finals on Saturday for the chance to share in over $800 worth of amazing Lego prizes. Every child who competes will recieve a special memento.  Daily Heats (Mon 11 - Fri 15 Jan 2010): 10:30am & 12:30pm (3-7yrs); 11:30am & 1:30pm (8-14yrs). Finals (Sat 16 Jan 2010): 11:30am (3-7yrs); 12:30pm (8-14 yrs). Riverlink Shopping Centre, Cnr Downs Street & The Terrace, North Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3294 5500
Start Date	End Date	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Mon 11 Jan 2010	Sat 16 Jan 2010	3 - 14 Years	FREE	Yes

 

Rock Star Photos
Scrapbook your own photos, like rock star Miley Cyrus from the movie Hannah Montana.  Bookings essential. Ipswich Library, Cnr East Street & South Street, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6815
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Tues 12 Jan 2010	10:00am - 11:15am	7 - 12  years old	FREE	Yes

Rock Star Photos
Scrapbook your own photos, like rock star Miley Cyrus from the movie Hannah Montana.  Bookings essential. Redbank Plaza Library, Redbank Plaza Shopping Centre, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank QLD 4301. T   (07) 3288 5411
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Tues 12 Jan 2010	2:00pm - 2:45pm	7 - 12 years	FREE	Yes

Kids Go Wild at Queens Park
Bazil and Grumble - Come along and enjoy Bazil and Grumble's performance of 'Which Bin is Which?', follow Bazil and Grumble as they meet two highly entertaining rubbish bins who teach important recylcling facts. Environmental Education Centre, Queens Park, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6666 W  www.ipswich.qld.gov.au
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Tues 12 Jan 2010	3:00pm - 3:30pm		FREE	No

Storytime - Around the World
Enjoy a 45 mintue storytelling with stories and songs from other countries.  Redbank Plaza Library, Redbank Plains Shopping Centre, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank QLD 4301. T   (07) 3288 5411
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Wed 13 Jan 2010	10:30am - 11:15am	Under 6 years	FREE	No

Rock Star Photos
Scrapbook your own photos, like rock star Miley Cyrus from the movie Hannah Montana.  Bookings essential. Redbank Plains Library, Moreton Avenue, Redbank Plains QLD 4301. T   (07) 3814 4855
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Wed 13 Jan 2010	2:00pm - 2:45pm	7 - 12  years old	FREE	Yes

Movie Mania - "Hannah Montana"
Hannah Montana- follow what happens when the pop superstar chooses fame over family life (as normal high school teen, Miley). Her father will have none of this and bring her back home to Tennessee to reintroduce some "country" values back into her life. Movie based on popular TV program.  Rating: G.  Bookings essential - Payment to be made at time of booking at any library branch. Barry Jones Auditorium, Ipswich Library, Cnr East Street & South Street, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6815
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Thurs 14 Jan 2010	10:00am - 11:38am		$1.30	Yes

Kids Go Wild at Queens Park
Geckoes Wildlife - Head to the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre these school holidays to experience Geckoes Wildlife Presentations. Offering a high quality wildlife experience for children of all ages, Geckoes experienced qualified Rangers will present an extensive collection of native animals carefully selected for thier quiet nature. Environmental Education Centre, Queens Park, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6666 W  www.ipswich.qld.gov.au
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Thurs 14 Jan 2010	1:30pm - 2:30pm		FREE	No

Kids Go Wild at Queens Park
The Three Little Pigs Go Bush - Come along and learn about the natural environment when 'The Three Little Pigs Go Bush', a fun puppet show for children aged 3 - 9 years. Join in with the Three Little Pigs and their friend Blossum the Pygmy Possum and Kate Kangaroo to save their habitat! Performed with original music and songs, children are encouraged to participate actively. A variety of puppet styles and an imaginative, multi-level set are featured! Join in on the fun of The Three Little Pigs Go Bush! Environmental Education Centre, Queens Park, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6666 W  www.ipswich.qld.gov.au and www.manapuppets.com.au/three_little_pigs.php
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Fri 15 Jan 2010	11:00am - 12:00pm		FREE	No

Kids Go Wild at Queens Park
Bazil and Grumble - Come along and enjoy Bazil and Grumble's performance of 'Every Drop Counts', follow Bazil and Grumble as they work out the answers about how to save our previous resource - water! Environmental Education Centre, Queens Park, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6666 W  www.ipswich.qld.gov.au
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Tues 19 Jan 2010	3:00pm - 3:30pm		FREE	No

Kids Go Wild at Queens Park
The Three Little Pigs Go Bush -Come along and learn about the natural environment when 'The Three Little Pigs Go Bush', a fun puppet show for children aged 3 - 9 years. Join in with the Three Little Pigs and their friend Blossum the Pygmy Possum and Kate Kangaroo to save their habitat! Performed with original music and songs, children are encouraged to participate actively. A variety of puppet styles and an imaginative, multi-level set are featured! Join in on the fun of The Three Little Pigs Go Bush! Environmental Education Centre, Queens Park, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6666 W  www.ipswich.qld.gov.au and www.manapuppets.com.au/three_little_pigs.php
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Wed 20 Jan 2010	11:00am - 12:00pm		FREE	No

Storytime- Around the World
Enjoy a 45 min interactive storytelling with stories and songs from other countries. Redbank Plains Library, Moreton Avenue, Redbank Plains QLD 4301. T   (07) 3814 4855
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Wed 20 Jan 2010	10:30am - 11:15am	Under 6  years	FREE	No

Kids Go Wild at Queens Park
Geckoes Wildlife - Head to the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre these school holidays to experience Geckoes Wildlife Presentations. Offering a high quality wildlife experience for children of all ages, Geckoes experienced qualified Rangers will present an extensive collection of native animals carefully selected for thier quiet nature. Environmental Education Centre, Queens Park, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6666 W  www.ipswich.qld.gov.au
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Thurs 21 Jan 2010	1:30pm - 2:30pm		FREE	No

Movie Mania - "17 Again"
What would you do if you got a second shot at life? In 1989, Mike (Zac Efron) is a star on the high schol basketball court with a bright future in his grasp. He decides to throw it all away to share his life with his girlfreind and their baby. 20 years later, Mike's glory days are decidely behind him. His marriage has fallen apart, his job sucks and his kids think he is a loser. But Mike is given another chance when he is transformed into his 17 year old body. Hilarity ensues as Mike tries to live the life of a modern teenager.  Rating: PG (mild sexual references, violence & coarse language).  Bookings essential - Payment to be made a time of booking at any library branch. Barry Jones Auditorium, Ipswich Library, Cnr East Street & South Street, Ipswich QLD 4305. T   (07) 3810 6815
Start Date	Time	Age	Cost	Bookings Required
Thurs 21 Jan 2010	5:30pm -  7:12pm		$1.70 per person	No

Australia's family city - that's how Ipswich people see their home.  Visitors can be a part of our welcoming atmosphere and enjoy many activities and experiences designed especially for kids.

"Plenty of cities promise parks, playgrounds, and jam packed programs for their littlest inhabitants. Ipswich actually delivers. You'll enter this lovely city and be immediately struck by the green space… plenty of areas for your kids to get active and healthy"

You'll be hard pressed to find a city that celebrates family and the joys of being young better than Ipswich and its city heart, Ipswich Central - is where you'll see this truly reflected. Here, within four square walkable kilometres, you encounter our most popular and beautiful Queen's Park. Set amongst 22+ hectares of undulating hills and pretty parkland, Queens Park is the perfect ingredient for playtime, with its state-of-the-art children's playground, Ipswich Nature Centre and Nerima Gardens. Bring a picnic lunch and sit under one of the beautiful Jacaranda trees or have lunch at Queens Park Café, which is conveniently located adjacent to the playground.

Getting around Ipswich - View an online map of Ipswich Central which highlights the locations of all our wonderful attractions.