Ten things to do in Toowoomba this weekend

From markets, to sport, to hiking and street parties. There is plenty to do in Toowoomba this weekend.

7 year old Eloise Harlick liked this matching pair of ducks at the Makers Market Garden Fair in June 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

1: Dance open day

HEAD along to trial a taster class at Pinnacle Dance Academy and find out why performers love their studio.

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2: Great Australian Bites

CELEBRATE Australia Day a little early at Great Australian Bites in Warwick.

On Saturday, Palmerin Street will be packed with some of the region’s best street food vendors, local wines and craft beers on tap.

Palmerin Street will be packed for the Great Australian Bites street party.

3: Petting Farm for Kids

BRING the kids along to interact with the animals of the three Ponies Petting Farm.

The event is free for all and held at the Warwick RSL from 10am-2pm.

4: Bug Out

FLY into Grand Central at the weekend and check out its Mini Beast Augmented Reality Tour.

We won’t give too much away, but children who locate all four beasts will win an instant creepy crawly prize.

Meanwhile, a select group of Grand Central restaurants is offering free kids’ meals with the purchase of any adult meal.

Swing by the centre for details.

5: Tradies Day

THE Lockyer Valley Turf Club will be hosting another Tradies Day on Saturday with a Hawaiian theme.

Head to the club from 11am to celebrate the day, as well as the official opening of its new projects, including the jockeys and stewards rooms, parade ring, and callers and judgers boxes.

Buy tickets at localtickets.com.au

6: Catch a movie

SADLY the BCC Grand Central Cinemas will be out of action this weekend due to storm damage, but there is still a huge range of flicks playing at Strand Cinemas. From Spider-Man: No Way Home and Scream to Sing 2 and House of Gucci – there is something playing for everyone.

7: Find something special.

THE Toowoomba Markers Market will run from 8am-1pm on Sunday and offers shoppers a great place to meet local artisans and pick a one-off, unique gift.

Located in the Mills Precinct, the market has plenty of parking, tasty food and is dog friendly.

8: Eat smart food

ARE you stressing about what to put in the school lunch box? Or sick of arguing about vegetables at dinner time?

If so, get along to The Change Project’s Mad Food Science Experience at the Toowoomba Library from 10am-2.30pm on Saturday.

Learn tips for dealing with fussy eaters, why the food rainbow is important and what food helps with concentration. The session cost $5 per person.

Watch the sun rise from Table Top Mountain.

9: Take a walk

ANYTHING indoors is problematic these days so go for a walk and explore the great outdoors.

As a bonus, the weekend is forecast to be sunny and the recent rain has made the countryside green again.

There are great nature walks at Ravensbourne National Park, Crows Nest Falls, The Main Ranges and of course Picnic Point and Table Top Mountain. All are free.

10: Netball sign-up

THE Stampede Boys Netball Clinic is back. It is free and held at Nell E Robinson on Saturday from 9-10.30am. This clinic is for players aged between 10-17 who want to join a Stampede team or just try netball for the first time. This is your chance to get into the game.