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SUMMARY:Art Fight at Stony Creek Brewing Company – Ipswich
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something a little different to do in Ipswich? Art Fight at Stony Creek Brewing Company brings live competitive painting\, audience participation and local creativity together for an entertaining afternoon in the heart of the city. \nWatch four artists go head-to-head as they create artwork in timed rounds\, with the audience helping decide who progresses towards the final. With live painting happening right in front of you\, every round offers something different and keeps the atmosphere lively. \nEvent Overview\nArt Fight is a live competitive painting event where artists have to put their creativity and painting skills to the test against one another. \nFour artists compete in timed rounds while visitors watch their artworks develop from blank canvases into finished pieces. Rather than simply observing from the sidelines\, the audience has an important role to play\, with visitors voting to help determine which artist progresses to the next stage. \nThe event takes place at Stony Creek Brewing Company\, an independent brewery in central Ipswich. The venue provides a relaxed setting where visitors can enjoy the live art action while sampling locally brewed beer and food. \nHighlights & Schedule\nLive competitive painting: Watch four artists work under the pressure of timed rounds as they create their artworks in real time. \nAudience voting: The crowd gets involved in deciding which artists move forward\, giving visitors an active role in the competition. \nDifferent artistic styles: Each competitor brings their own approach and creative style\, making every round a little different. \nArt in action: Instead of viewing completed works in a gallery\, visitors get to see the creative process unfold from start to finish. \nLocal creative talent: Art Fight provides a platform for emerging and established artists from the region while bringing the local community together around creativity. \nBrewery atmosphere: The event is held inside Stony Creek Brewing Company\, allowing visitors to combine live entertainment with the brewery’s independent craft beer and food offerings. \nVisitor Information\nArt Fight at Stony Creek Brewing Company will take place on Sunday 25 October 2026\, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM\, at Stony Creek Brewing Company\, 88 Limestone Street\, Ipswich QLD 4305. Entry is free. \nThe brewery’s entrance is located off South Street\, and free car parking is available at the venue. Stony Creek Brewing is also dog-friendly in its laneway\, although visitors bringing pets should check the venue’s current arrangements before attending. \nThe event is suited to visitors who enjoy art\, live entertainment and Ipswich’s local food and drink scene. As the competition takes place over several hours\, visitors can settle in and enjoy the atmosphere while following the artists as they work through the rounds. \nWith Art Fight forming part of an ongoing series at the brewery\, each event features new competitors\, styles and creative themes\, meaning returning visitors can experience something different each time. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nTravelling to Ipswich for Art Fight from Brisbane or another part of Queensland? Central Motel Ipswich provides a convenient accommodation base for visitors who want to turn an afternoon event into a broader Ipswich getaway. \nAfter watching the artists battle it out on the canvas\, you can explore more of the city’s dining\, entertainment and heritage attractions before returning to the motel to relax. \nStaying overnight also gives visitors more time to discover central Ipswich and enjoy other local events and activities rather than having to rush home after the competition. \nWhether you’re visiting specifically for Art Fight or planning a weekend exploring Ipswich’s creative and cultural scene\, Central Motel Ipswich offers a comfortable base for your visit.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/art-fight-at-stony-creek-brewing-company-ipswich/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Brewing Company\, 88 Limestone St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Halloween Kids Rave – Orion Hotel Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun Halloween activity for the kids this October? The Halloween Kids Rave at Orion Hotel Springfield is bringing a family-friendly morning of music\, dancing\, bubbles\, performers and spooky-themed fun to Springfield Central. \nWith colourful lights\, energetic music and plenty of opportunities for kids and their grown-ups to get involved\, the event offers a lively way to celebrate Halloween together without waiting until the evening. \nEvent Overview\nThe Halloween Kids Rave is a special Halloween-themed edition of the Orion Hotel’s Kids Rave\, designed to get the whole family moving on the dance floor. \nThe event combines music and a party atmosphere with entertainment specifically suited to children. Families can expect roller skater and hula hoop performers\, bubbles\, fun lighting and music throughout the morning. \nParents and guardians are encouraged to join in rather than simply dropping the kids off\, making this an opportunity for families to enjoy the experience together. \nHighlights & Schedule\nHalloween party atmosphere: Get into the Halloween spirit with a themed kids’ party featuring music\, lights and plenty of opportunities to dance. \nRoller skater performers: Watch roller skating performers add another energetic element to the morning’s entertainment. \nHula hoop performers: The entertainment also features hula hoop performers\, giving young guests something colourful and different to watch between dance sessions. \nBubbles galore: Expect plenty of bubbles floating around the venue as part of the fun\, adding an extra playful element for younger visitors. \nParty lights and music: Fun lighting and music help create the atmosphere of a proper rave while keeping the event focused on family-friendly entertainment. \nFamily dancing: Parents and grown-ups are invited to join their children on the dance floor\, making the event something the whole family can enjoy together. \nVisitor Information\nThe Halloween Kids Rave takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, at Orion Hotel\, 1 Main Street\, Springfield Central QLD 4300. \nEntry to the event is free\, but registration through TryBooking is required. The organisers note that tickets are being used to estimate attendance and that people who cannot secure a ticket may still be able to walk in\, although registering in advance is the better option while tickets are available. \nFamilies should allow enough time to arrive before the 10:00 AM start\, particularly if attending with younger children. Halloween costumes can also add to the fun\, although families should check the latest event information for any specific costume requirements before attending. \nThe event forms part of Orion Hotel’s wider Halloween weekend program\, which runs from 29–31 October and includes other themed entertainment for different audiences. The Kids Rave is the daytime family event on Halloween itself\, before the venue’s evening celebrations begin. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nTravelling to Springfield from another part of Queensland for the Halloween weekend? Central Motel Ipswich can provide a convenient accommodation option for families looking to combine the Kids Rave with a wider visit to Ipswich and the surrounding area. \nThe Saturday morning event leaves plenty of time to explore other attractions\, parks\, cafés and family activities after the rave. Staying overnight can also make a Halloween weekend getaway more relaxed\, particularly for families travelling a longer distance. \nAfter a morning of dancing\, bubbles and Halloween fun\, you can continue exploring the region before returning to the motel to unwind. \nWhether you’re visiting specifically for the Halloween Kids Rave or planning a broader family weekend around Springfield and Ipswich\, Central Motel Ipswich provides a comfortable base for your stay. \n 
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/halloween-kids-rave-orion-hotel-springfield/
LOCATION:Orion Hotel\, 1 Main St\, Springfield Central\, QLD\, 4300\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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SUMMARY:Halloween Carnival of Screams – Ipswich Showgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a spooky family activity in Ipswich this Halloween? The Halloween Carnival of Screams is bringing an evening of frights\, entertainment and carnival fun to Ipswich Showgrounds on Saturday 31 October 2026. \nWith a haunted house\, spooky disco\, trick or treating\, carnival rides\, market stalls\, food trucks and a best-dressed competition\, the twilight event offers plenty to keep little monsters and their grown-ups entertained. \nEvent Overview\nThe Halloween Carnival of Screams is a Halloween-themed twilight carnival taking over the Ipswich Showgrounds for an evening of family-friendly spooky entertainment. \nVisitors can explore the haunted house\, enjoy the spooky disco\, take part in trick or treating and check out the market stalls featuring handmade goods\, artisan products and gourmet treats. There will also be carnival rides and food trucks throughout the evening. \nThe event is designed with families in mind\, with children aged 12 and under receiving free entry. Older visitors can join in the Halloween atmosphere while enjoying the entertainment\, food and carnival activities. \nHighlights & Schedule\nHaunted house: Test your courage with the event’s blood-curdling haunted house\, providing one of the evening’s signature spooky attractions. \nSpooky disco: Kids can dance the night away at the Halloween-themed disco\, adding plenty of music and movement to the carnival atmosphere. \nTrick or treating: Little visitors can get into the Halloween spirit with trick or treating as part of the evening’s activities. \nBest-dressed competition: Come dressed for the occasion and show off your most creative\, spooky or entertaining Halloween outfit during the best-dressed competition. \nCarnival rides: Enjoy carnival rides throughout the event\, giving families another way to keep the evening entertaining between the other Halloween activities. \nMarket stalls: Browse stalls offering handmade goods\, artisan products\, gourmet treats and other items while exploring the carnival. \nFood trucks: A selection of food trucks will be available\, making it easy to grab something to eat while enjoying the evening’s entertainment. \nLicensed bar: A licensed bar will also be operating for adult visitors. \nVisitor Information\nThe Halloween Carnival of Screams takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM\, at Ipswich Showgrounds\, 81 Warwick Road\, Ipswich QLD 4305. \nGeneral admission is $8 when purchased online in advance and $10 on the day. Children aged 12 and under enter free. Prepaid tickets are available online until midnight on 30 October 2026. \nAs this is an outdoor twilight event\, visitors should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Families attending with younger children may also want to arrive early enough to make the most of the activities before the evening progresses. \nWith the event running until 9 PM\, it can also be a good opportunity for visitors travelling from outside Ipswich to stay overnight and turn Halloween into part of a broader weekend getaway. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nTravelling to Ipswich for Halloween from Brisbane or another part of Queensland? Central Motel Ipswich provides a convenient accommodation base for families and visitors attending the Halloween Carnival of Screams. \nStaying locally means you can enjoy the full evening without needing to rush home after the event. Once the haunted house\, carnival rides and spooky disco are finished\, you can return to the motel and relax. \nAn overnight stay also gives you the opportunity to explore more of Ipswich before or after the Halloween event\, from local cafés and restaurants to heritage attractions\, parks and other things to do around the city. \nWhether you’re coming for the Halloween Carnival of Screams specifically or planning a Halloween weekend in Ipswich\, Central Motel Ipswich can provide a comfortable base for your visit.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/halloween-carnival-of-screams-ipswich-showgrounds/
LOCATION:Ipswich Showgrounds\, 81 Warwick Rd\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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SUMMARY:Halloween Spook-tacular Disco
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween in Ipswich? The Halloween Spook-tacular Disco is bringing an evening of spooky entertainment to the Nicholas Street Precinct on Saturday 31 October 2026. \nWith Halloween activities\, music\, dancing\, craft activities\, trick-or-treating\, light displays and plenty of opportunities to dress up\, the event gives families a chance to enjoy Halloween together in the heart of Ipswich. \nEvent Overview\nThe Halloween Spook-tacular Disco forms part of the Nicholas Street Precinct’s wider Halloween Spook-tacular celebration. \nThe precinct will be transformed for an evening of Halloween-themed entertainment\, with the children’s disco providing plenty of opportunities for young visitors to dance and enjoy the spooky atmosphere. The wider celebration also features craft activities\, trick-or-treating\, photo opportunities and eye-catching light displays. \nIt is a free community event\, making it an accessible option for families looking for something to do together on Halloween night. \nHighlights & Schedule\nHalloween disco: Get the kids moving with a Halloween-themed disco featuring music and dancing in the Nicholas Street Precinct. \nHalloween costumes: Families are encouraged to embrace the Halloween theme and dress up for the evening\, whether that means witches\, ghosts\, monsters or another creative costume. \nCraft activities: Children can get creative with Halloween-themed craft activities taking place as part of the broader Spook-tacular celebration. \nTrick-or-treating: Young visitors can get into the Halloween spirit with opportunities for trick-or-treating around the precinct. \nLight displays: The evening will feature dazzling light displays and spooky visual elements\, helping create a festive Halloween atmosphere throughout the precinct. \nPhoto opportunities: Keep an eye out for Halloween-themed spaces and decorations that provide plenty of opportunities for family photos and costume snapshots. \nHandmade market: The Halloween celebration also coincides with a special Witches and Warlocks edition of The Handmade Expo\, adding handmade stalls and creative shopping to the evening. \nVisitor Information\nThe Halloween Spook-tacular Disco takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Tulmur Place\, Nicholas Street Precinct\, Ipswich QLD 4305. The event starts from 5:00 PM and entry is free. \nThe event is aimed at families\, so visitors can plan to arrive in time to explore the Halloween activities before settling in for the disco. Dressing up is encouraged and can add to the fun for children and adults alike. \nThe Nicholas Street Precinct also provides an opportunity to make an evening of the visit\, with dining\, food and drink options and other businesses located throughout the city centre. \nParking is another consideration for families attending the event. The Nicholas Street Precinct currently promotes free parking after hours and throughout the weekend\, making it easier for visitors to access the city centre for the Halloween celebration. \nAs this is an outdoor community event\, visitors should keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Comfortable footwear is also recommended for families planning to spend several hours exploring the precinct. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nTravelling to Ipswich for Halloween from Brisbane or another part of Queensland? Central Motel Ipswich can provide a convenient accommodation base for families attending the Halloween Spook-tacular. \nStaying overnight means you can enjoy the evening’s activities without having to rush home as soon as the disco finishes. Families can take their time exploring the Halloween entertainment\, enjoying dinner and experiencing more of Ipswich’s city centre. \nAn overnight stay also makes it possible to combine the Halloween event with other Ipswich attractions and activities before or after 31 October. \nWhether your children are excited about dressing up\, dancing\, trick-or-treating or simply enjoying the spooky atmosphere\, the Halloween Spook-tacular Disco offers a fun way to celebrate Halloween together in Ipswich.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/halloween-spook-tacular-disco/
LOCATION:Nicholas Street Precinct\, Nicholas St Precinct\, Nicholas St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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SUMMARY:A Very Merry Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Looking for unique Christmas gifts or something festive to do in Ipswich this November? A Very Merry Christmas Market is turning Arttime Gallery into a Christmas-themed space filled with handmade decorations\, traditional sweets and gifts made by local artists and makers. \nThe market is on Brisbane Street in Ipswich’s historic Top of Town precinct\, so it’s a good chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping and browse the local boutiques while you’re there. \nWhether you’re shopping for family and friends\, love handmade decorations or just enjoy finding local creative businesses\, A Very Merry Christmas Market is a Christmas shopping trip with a local feel. \nEvent Overview\nThe market is held at Arttime Gallery\, 203 Brisbane Street\, Ipswich\, where the gallery has been set up for Christmas with handmade gifts\, decorations and traditional festive treats. It’s an easy place to browse creative products and pick up some ideas for the season. \nUnlike a trip to the shopping centre\, the focus here is on handmade items from artists and makers. You can look through festive decorations\, gift ideas and traditional sweets\, all in a gallery dressed up for Christmas. \nThe market is also a good reason to explore the rest of Top of Town\, where you’ll find other boutiques and local businesses. With festive lights around the area\, it’s easy to turn your Christmas shopping into a relaxed day out in central Ipswich. \nHighlights & Schedule\nHandmade Christmas gifts: Browse gift ideas made by Arttime’s artists and makers. Handmade pieces are a thoughtful alternative to mass-produced presents\, especially for people who appreciate something creative and one of a kind. \nTraditional gingerbread: Gingerbread is on offer\, adding a classic Christmas flavour to the market. It’s also worth picking up as an edible gift or for your Christmas table. \nOld-fashioned fudge: You’ll also find traditional fudge among the sweets. Grab a piece for yourself or a bit extra to share. It’s a nostalgic treat that suits the season. \nHandmade Christmas decorations: There’s a range of handmade decorations to give your home a bit more personality this Christmas. From larger pieces to smaller festive touches\, it’s a good place to find decorations you won’t see everywhere else. \nThe Nutcracker hunt: Keep an eye out for the Nutcracker hunt while you browse. Taking part gives you the chance to win one of 12 gift vouchers worth $10 each\, which adds a bit of fun to your shopping. \nExplore Top of Town: Leave some time to visit the other boutiques and businesses around Top of Town. A wander along Brisbane Street after the market is a nice way to discover more local shops and soak up the Christmas atmosphere. \nA festive gallery experience: With Arttime Gallery decorated for Christmas\, the market is about more than just buying gifts. The setting makes it easy to get into the Christmas spirit while you browse local creative work. \nVisitor Information\nA Very Merry Christmas Market runs from 14 November to 31 December 2026 at Arttime Gallery\, 203 Brisbane Street\, Ipswich QLD 4305. It’s open from 9am to 5pm from 14 to 18 November. Hours for the rest of the season haven’t been listed\, so if you’re planning to go later\, check the gallery’s opening times before you head out. \nEntry is free\, so it’s an easy option if you want some festive shopping without paying to get in. \nThe market suits anyone looking for handmade Christmas presents\, decorations for the home or traditional sweets. It’s also a nice way to support local artists and makers while finding gifts with a personal touch. \nSince the market is on Brisbane Street\, it’s worth making more of your trip by exploring the surrounding Top of Town area. Allow extra time to browse nearby boutiques\, stop for a coffee or grab a meal at a local café or restaurant. \nIf you’re driving\, check parking options around central Ipswich before you go. It gets busier as Christmas gets closer\, so giving yourself a bit of extra time for parking and shopping will make the visit more relaxed. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Christmas Shopping Base\nPlanning a festive getaway or visiting Ipswich from another part of Queensland? Central Motel Ipswich is a convenient base for exploring the city’s Christmas events\, shopping precincts and local attractions. \nThe market fits easily into a bigger day out in Ipswich. After browsing the handmade gifts and festive treats at Arttime Gallery\, you can explore Top of Town\, check out other local businesses or have a meal at one of the city’s cafés and restaurants. \nStaying overnight means you can explore at your own pace\, especially if you want to combine Christmas shopping with other events or attractions around the region. You can spread your plans across a weekend instead of squeezing everything into one day. \nIf you’re coming from Brisbane or further away\, staying locally turns a quick shopping trip into a more relaxed Ipswich getaway. Enjoy the festive atmosphere\, get to know the city a little and come back to your room at the end of the day. \nWhether you’re after handmade gifts\, stocking up on Christmas treats or just getting into the holiday spirit\, A Very Merry Christmas Market is a nice seasonal stop to add to your Ipswich itinerary.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/a-very-merry-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Arttime Gallery & Fine Art Supplies\, 203 Brisbane St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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