We’re on the downhill slide to Santa-land. Here’s what’s on.
The Birdcage at Blank Space – Tuesday 7 November
The ultimate Melbourne Cup celebration! Champers, cocktail stations, a powder room for hair and make up touch-ups and oh yeah, a horse race will happen too. Tickets are $195 get them online and RSVP to this event on Facebook. And check out this story that rounds up all the Melbourne Cup day options.
Saga Land with Richard Fidler and Kari Gislason – Thursday 9 November
ABC’s Conversations with Richard Filder and friend Kari Gislason went to Iceland to learn about Vikings, and they’re in Toowoomba to tell you about it. Don’t miss this experience at the Empire Theatre, adult tickets are $34.
Toowoomba Colour Run for the RSPCA – Sunday 12 November
Walk, run, jog – it’s a 5k colour run to raise money for the RSPCA. Hosted by Body Wizards, there’ll be a sausage sizzle and animals up for adoption (HEART EYES). Get your tickets at bodywizards.com.au/colourrun and RSVP on Facebook.
Cully Fest – Friday 17 to Sunday 19 November
A folk festival celebrating all things outback and Indigenous is coming to the Toowoomba Showgrounds and bringing with it: live music, including Killing Heidi, rodeo, workshops, dance, food, art and culture. Find out more at cullyfest.com and on Facebook.
Pink Lady’s Lunch – Saturday 18 November
Tori Smith Personal Trainer and Blue Willow Weddings are hosting a breast cancer fundraiser at Muller Bros. You’ll get a pink cocktail on arrival and have the chance to win great prizes, plus raise money for a local mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Tickets are $120; find out more on Facebook.
Brews & Barbie Bash – Saturday 25 November
Those geniuses at The Original Mix have been busy brainstorming foodie events and have designed this one to please all kinds. For one day at the Toowoomba Show Grounds it’s a food, drink and music festival featuring produce from local providores and beers and wines from local outlets. It’s all about the BBQ – and as part of this bash there’ll be a BBQ Battle where teams of four will put their best barbie chefs forward for the chance to win $3000 in prize money. Find out more at brewsandbarbiebash.com.au and on Facebook.
Toowoomba Handmade Expo Market – Sunday 26 November
Harristown State High School is the site to do your shopping – there will be over 70 stallholders featuring handmade and vintage goods. On from 9am to 2pm. Check it out on Facebook.
Handmade Under the Stars – Thursday 30 November
This annual event is the place to find unique gifts from more than 50 selected local artisans including jewellery, ceramics, glass and wooden items, gourmet food, toys, clothing and more. Entry is free, so enjoy the twilight markets, grab a glass of wine, listen to some music and demolish that Christmas list. RSVP on Facebook.
Grand Central Christmas Markets – Thursday 30 November
Grand Central Shopping Centre will officially open Toowoomba’s Christmas festivities with the lighting of the Toowoomba Regional Council Christmas Tree in the newly opened Central Square. There will be roving entertainers, giveaways, Christmas bauble workshops and a market hosted by the Original Mix. Santa will be there too! From 4pm to 8pm. RSVP on Facebook.
Here’s what’s on and when for markets in Toowoomba this month.
My Local Feast Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday 3pm to 7pm at the Empire Theatre and every second Saturday from 7am to 12pm at Cobb and Co
PCYC Markets – Every Sunday from 7am to 12.30pm
Margaret Street Markets – Sunday 5 November 8am to 1pm
Highfields Village Markets – Saturday 11 November from 12pm to 5pm
Queens Park Markets – Sunday 19 November 8am to 1pm
Toowoomba Farmers’ Markets – Every Saturday from 8am to 2pm
