What’s happening in Toowoomba for the next two weeks? Markets, markets and more markets!
TheGRID double header – Friday 27-Saturday 28 November
TheGRID Sound will finish off this year’s live gigs with rockers Interim on Friday night and indie and acoustic sets from Lachy Lyne, Tim Edwards and more on Saturday night. Follow TheGRID on Facebook for more.
Bespoke Twilight Markets – Saturday 28 November
From 4pm to 8pm stock up on Christmas gifts at the last Bespoke Market for the year. Stallholders include Deer and Fox, Charlie Chow and Simplicitea. Located in Culliford House Gallery across from Queens Park.
Toowoomba Farmers’ Market – Saturday 28 November
They’ve settled in to their monthly event at the Toowoomba Showgrounds so go check out Toowoomba Farmers’ Market this Saturday from 7am to 12pm. Meats, seafood, herbs, bread and more fresh food on offer!
Handmade Expo and Vintage Market – Sunday 29 November
The last one was immensely popular so get in early to the Handmade Expo and Vintage Market at the Clive Berghofer Centre from 9am to 2pm. Over 130 stalls including Kenzie Accessories, Pots & Paper and Peppa Lou.
Collier’s Family Fun Day – Sunday 29 November
Take the kids to a free Family Fun Day at Lake Annand from 10am to 1pm this Sunday. Hosted by Colliers, there’ll be a jumping castle, face painting, a petting zoo, sausage sizzle and more.
Handmade Under the Stars – Thursday 3 December
The Cobb + Co Museum hosts its annual twilight artisan markets from 5pm to 8pm. Free entry and more than 50 local makers and providores including Little Deer Studio, Meekz Contemporary Jewellery, Bunnyconnellen and Wicked Nic’s Cakes.
Twilight Lantern Christmas Market – Thursday 3 December
The street bites market held in Kwong Sang Walk as part of Carnival of Flowers proved this little walkway through town was a perfect venue for a market. Now the Twilight Lantern Christmas Market will be held in Kwong Sang Walk and Gallery Park from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. The market is part of a wider Christmas carnival in the CBD on Thursday – other events include a Santa sleigh street procession and lighting of the Christmas tree on the corner of Margaret and Ruthven Streets at 7pm and children’s movie, jumping castle and activities on the village green between City Hall and the art gallery. The Council’s website has all the info.
My Local Feast Farmers’ Market – Thursday 3 December
Empire Theatre is the venue for the launch of Toowoomba’s weekly Farmers’ Markets this Thursday from 3pm to 7pm. The My Local Feast Farmers’ Market aims to bring us fresh and delicious food every week.
Margaret Street Markets – Sunday 6 December
The regular Margaret Street Markets will take place as usual on Sunday 6 December from 8am to 2pm.
And in Brisbane…
Wonderland Food Markets – Thursday 3 December
Your night out at the Brisbane Powerhouse gets a little more special with a foodie market under the stars, to run from 6pm to 10pm every Thursday to Sunday from 3 December to 20 December. The Wonderland Food Markets will bring you delicious treats like gluten free doughnuts, crispy potato cakes and chilled wine and beer. Entry is free.
Summer Night Markets – Friday 4 December
Every Friday night until 22 January 2016 from 5pm to 9pm the Old Museum is hosting Summer Night Markets featuring local produce, music and artists. Entry is free.
Wandering Cooks Small Batch Christmas Markets – Wednesday 9 December
From 5pm to 10pm on the corner of Fish Lane and Cordelia Street in South Brisbane you can buy your Christmas hampers and provisions from the Small Batch Christmas Markets. There’ll be a range of food trucks and beer and wine to enjoy too. Entry is free.
