First Coat workshops in July
First Coat Studios continues its program of great events with three workshops in July. Get started with Experimental Drawing with Jess Milne on Saturday 7 July ($25). Rhi Johnson is back to give a school holiday workshop in making your own soft toys ($45) on Wednesday 11 July. And on Saturday 14 July learn about the benefits of essential oils with an intro workshop with Jacqui Pitman ($50).
Find out all the details at firstcoatstudios.com.au
Winter Wonderland – Friday 22 June to Sunday 15 July
Get your winter woollies ready! Toowoomba’s civic precinct will be transformed to a winter wonderland for a month. There will be a bunch of activities on offer, including ice skating (book for this event), Christmas themed movies, food trucks and more.
Super Chill at Grand Central – Saturday 30 June to Sunday 15 July
Grand Central is offering a range of winter themed activities, including a snow pit in Central Square and an enchanted winter village to explore. From 10am to 2pm daily.
Check the program of events at grandcentralshopping.com.au
Science Wonderland at Cobb+Co Museum – Monday 2 July to Friday 13 July
Get all scientific this school holidays at Cobb+Co. This week day program will run between 10am and 3pm with live shows at 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. It’s $10 per child, check the Cobb+Co website for all the details.
Guy Sebastian at Empire Theatre – Wednesday 4 July
It’s been 15 years since Guy Sebastian won Australian Idol, come check out what he’s been up to in his Now and Then tour. Tickets are $86.90, book at empiretheatre.com.au
Showcase Two Opening – Feather & Lawry Gallery – Friday 6 July
The newest exhibition featuring Wendy Roche and Nikki Malone will open on Friday 6 July. Enjoy an evening of art! Find out more on Facebook.
Bastille dinner at Emeraude – Saturday 14 July
If you haven’t been to check out Emeraude why not make your first experience their French themed dinner on the 14th? It’s a four-course set menu; $88 per person or $155 with matching wines. Call 07 4697 9008 to book.
Pomeranian Meet Up – Sunday 15 July
It was a fluffy success last year so don’t miss out on the second annual Pomeranian Meet Up at Queens Park! All the puffy dogs will be there from 2pm; find out more on Facebook.
Women of Strength Luncheon – Fiona Wood – Friday 20 July
Dr Fiona Wood was named a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003 for her work with Bali bombing burn victims. Hear from this remarkable woman yourself at this popular luncheon series. It’s at Blank Space, 11am to 3.30pm, tickets are $140 per person. Get them at trybooking.com
Winter Wonderland Ball – Saturday 21 July
Channel your inner Elsa and get all frozen Disney princess at the Clifford Park Winter Wonderland Ball, supporting Queensland Cancer Council. Tickets are $80 per person and include live entertainment, whiskey sampling and party games like giant Jenga. Find out more on Facebook.
Barossa in Boardshorts – Friday 27 July
Barossa in Boardshorts is coming to Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane and the Sunny Coast over four days in late July to offer wine lovers the chance to meet, chat, taste and buy boutique Barossa wines, many rarely seen outside of their cellar doors. Tickets are $49 and include unlimited tasting and BBQ food. Get the details on Facebook.
Here’s what’s on and when for markets in Toowoomba this month.
Dine Down Town – Friday 6 July
My Local Feast Farmers’ Market – Every WEDNESDAY 2pm to 6pm at Empire Theatre and every SATURDAY 7am to 1pm at Cobb and Co
PCYC Markets – Every Sunday from 7am to 12.30pm
Margaret Street Markets – closed for winter
Queens Park Markets – Sunday 15 July 8am to 1pm
