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SUMMARY:Safari in the City
DESCRIPTION:Families can go wild in the heart of Ipswich during Safari in the City\, a free wildlife-themed experience coming to Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct. Running during the September school holiday period\, the event transforms the city centre into a safari adventure featuring animatronic animal displays\, wildlife facts\, safari-themed photo opportunities and family entertainment. \nWith a mix of educational experiences and entertainment\, Safari in the City offers families a fun reason to visit Ipswich’s CBD. Children can discover fascinating animals from around the world while families explore Tulmur Place and the surrounding Nicholas Street Precinct. \nEvent Overview\nSafari in the City is a family-focused wildlife experience taking place at Tulmur Place\, in the heart of Ipswich’s Nicholas Street Precinct. The event features incredible animatronic animal displays designed to introduce visitors to wildlife from around the world while creating plenty of opportunities for photographs and family memories. \nThe experience forms part of the September school holiday activities in Ipswich\, making it particularly well suited to families looking for things to do during the break. Visitors can explore the animal displays and learn fascinating facts about the creatures featured throughout the safari experience. \nThe Nicholas Street Precinct also provides plenty of opportunities to make a full day of the visit\, with dining\, retail and other experiences located around the city centre. \nHighlights & Schedule\nAnimatronic animal displays: Encounter larger-than-life animatronic animals at Tulmur Place and discover fascinating facts about wildlife from around the world. The displays provide an engaging way for children to learn about different animals while exploring the precinct. \nSafari-themed photo opportunities: Capture some fun family photographs among the safari displays. The animal installations provide plenty of colourful and unusual backdrops for visitors to enjoy during their time at Tulmur Place. \nDora the Explorer live show: Families can enjoy a live Dora the Explorer show as part of the entertainment program\, adding an extra element of excitement for younger visitors. \nFamily-friendly entertainment: Safari in the City includes entertainment designed with families in mind\, with performances and activities forming part of the broader festival experience. \nExplore the Nicholas Street Precinct: After experiencing the safari displays\, families can explore the surrounding Nicholas Street Precinct\, which features dining\, retail\, arts\, culture and other experiences in the Ipswich CBD. \nVisitor Information\nDates: Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October 2026 \nVenue: Tulmur Place\, Nicholas Street Precinct\, Ipswich QLD 4305 \nAdmission: Free \nSafari in the City is scheduled during the September school holiday period\, making it an easy activity to add to a family day out in Ipswich. Event information lists Tulmur Place at 1 Union Place\, Ipswich\, while the Nicholas Street Precinct identifies Tulmur Place as its central event space. \nVisitors should check the latest event information before travelling for the most up-to-date details about individual performances and activities\, as the program may vary throughout the event period. \nAs the event is located in the Ipswich CBD\, families can combine their visit with lunch or an afternoon of shopping and exploring around the Nicholas Street Precinct. The precinct is designed as a destination for dining\, retail\, culture and community events. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nPlanning a family visit to Safari in the City? Central Motel Ipswich provides a comfortable and convenient accommodation base for families travelling to the event and exploring more of the region. \nTulmur Place is located in the Ipswich CBD\, making it easy to combine the safari experience with other city-centre activities. After a day of exploring animatronic animals\, taking photographs and enjoying the entertainment\, families can return to comfortable accommodation and relax. \nFor visitors travelling from other parts of Queensland\, staying overnight can also turn Safari in the City into part of a more relaxed Ipswich getaway rather than trying to fit everything into a single day. Central Motel Ipswich offers comfortable rooms\, convenient parking and a practical base for discovering the city’s attractions\, dining options and other school holiday activities. \nWhether you’re visiting for Safari in the City or planning a longer family stay\, Central Motel Ipswich makes it easy to explore more of what Ipswich has to offer.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/safari-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Tulmur Place\, 2 1/1 Nicholas St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Bubble Spectacular – Ipswich Civic Centre
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun school holiday activity in Ipswich that will have the whole family amazed? The Bubble Spectacular starring Dr Hubble’s Bubbles is bringing an imaginative world of bubbles\, laughter and audience participation to the Ipswich Civic Centre this September. \nPresented by Base Entertainment\, this bubbly live show invites kids and their grown-ups into the extraordinary world of Dr Hubble\, where bubbles come in all shapes and sizes and the unexpected can happen at any moment. \nEvent Overview\nThe Bubble Spectacular is a family-friendly stage show built around the simple but fascinating magic of bubbles. Dr Hubble takes audiences on an entertaining journey featuring everything from tiny bubbles to enormous creations\, with plenty of surprises along the way. \nAudiences can expect volcano bubbles\, tornado bubbles\, square bubbles and giant bubbles\, with the possibility of seeing someone from the audience end up inside a bubble. The show combines visual spectacle with comedy\, audience participation and plenty of opportunities for kids to get caught up in the excitement. \nThe performance is part of the September school holiday entertainment program at Ipswich Civic Centre\, making it a great option for families looking for something different to do together during the holidays. \nHighlights & Schedule\nA world of bubbles: Dr Hubble showcases an impressive variety of bubble creations\, from little bubbles and BIG bubbles to unusual shapes and spectacular effects. \nAudience participation: This isn’t a show where kids simply sit and watch. The performance encourages audience involvement\, adding an interactive element to the experience. \nBubble surprises: Keep an eye out for volcano bubbles\, tornado bubbles\, square bubbles and other unusual creations as Dr Hubble demonstrates just how creative bubbles can be. \nA bubbly burst of excitement: The show promises plenty of laughter and even a little burst of fiery bubbles\, adding another unexpected element to the performance. \nThe world’s BIGGEST bubble party: The finale turns the auditorium into a celebration of bubbles\, encouraging audiences to pop\, bounce and boogie their way through a bubbly blast of fun. \nVisitor Information\nThe Bubble Spectacular takes place on Tuesday 29 September 2026\, with the performance running from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Ipswich Civic Centre\, 50 Nicholas Street\, Ipswich QLD 4305. \nTickets are available in Premium and A-Reserve seating. Standard ticket prices are $49.90 for Premium and $34.90 for A-Reserve\, while children under two can attend free when seated on a parent or guardian’s lap. \nFamilies can also make an evening of their visit with the Civic Centre’s pre-show BBQ on the Terrace\, running from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The menu includes BBQ beef sausage and onion on bread\, steak burgers and chips\, and cheeseburgers and chips. No bookings are required for the BBQ. \nThere are limited onsite car parks at the Civic Centre\, along with limited street parking in surrounding streets. The Nicholas Street Precinct car park\, accessed from Bremer Street\, provides another option and is approximately 700 metres from the venue\, with three hours of free parking listed by the venue. \nFor families travelling by public transport\, Ipswich Civic Centre is also within walking distance of Ipswich Railway Station and nearby bus stops. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nTravelling to Ipswich for The Bubble Spectacular from another part of Queensland? Staying overnight can make a school holiday theatre outing much easier\, particularly for families who want to enjoy the show without rushing home afterwards. \nCentral Motel Ipswich provides a convenient place to stay while exploring Ipswich and attending events at the Civic Centre. After an evening of bubbles\, laughter and family entertainment\, guests can return to the motel and relax before continuing their Ipswich visit the following day. \nThe Civic Centre is located in the heart of Ipswich\, making it easy to combine your theatre visit with time exploring the city’s cafés\, parks\, attractions and other school holiday activities. \nWhether you’re planning a dedicated family night out or building The Bubble Spectacular into a wider Ipswich getaway\, a comfortable local accommodation base can help you make more of your visit.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/the-bubble-spectacular-ipswich-civic-centre/
LOCATION:Ipswich Civic Centre\, 50 Nicholas St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
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