What’s on in October
The Carnival of Flowers may be over but we still got some fun up our sleeves in Toowoomba.
NRL Grand Final at Walton Stores – Sunday 2 October
Cheer on the Storm in the 2016 NRL Grand Final live from Toowoomba’s newest fave hangout, the Walton Stores.
They’ve got the highest definition outdoor TV in Australia, prizes, comps and live music. It all starts from 12pm. Find out more on Facebook.
NRL Grand Final at Muller Bros – Sunday 2 October
Toowoomba’s other newest fave hangout is bringing us the Grand Final action too. Live from the rooftop bar, the game will be projected onto a building. Kick off at 6.15pm! More on Facebook.
Bridget Jones’s Baby – Fundraiser screening – Wednesday 5 October
Grab your girlfriends and head to the flicks while helping to raise money for the Lifeline children’s counselling rooms. Tickets are $24, includes the movie, goodies and a lucky door prize. It starts at 6pm at Grand Central’s Event Cinemas. Purchase tickets by calling (4687 7677) or buy at the Bendigo Bank at The Ridge or Margaret Street.
Light the Night – Friday 7 October
Join the Leukaemia Foundation annual fundraising walk and Light the Night. Collect your lantern at 5.30pm at Frog’s Hollow in Queens Park. To donate and find out more about the walk go to lightthenight.org.au/event/toowoomba or RSVP on Facebook.
Toowoomba Spring Home Show – Friday 7 to Sunday 9 October
This expo for everything outdoors and lifestyle is on at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. It will feature House Rules dudes Luke and Cody, entertainment and free kids’ rides. Open Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. Adult entry $10, seniors $8 and kids are free. Go to the Facebook page for all the info.
Ultimate Women’s Weekend – Friday 7 to Sunday 9 October
Pamper sites, Bloke’s Retreat, seminars, classes, workshops about health, nutrition, makeup and styling and ex-X-Factor entertainment. Sound good? Check out the Ultimate Women’s Weekend at USQ Clive Berghofer Centre. Find out more on the Facebook event page.
Travelling Film Festival – Friday 7 to Sunday 9 October
Sydney’s Film Festival hits the road and heads to the Strand Cinema in October. There’s nine films on offer, featuring Kevin Spacey, Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman. Grab single tickets or a pass to get a discount. Check the film festival website for more details.
Oktoberfest – Saturday 15 October
The Brewoomba crew are at it again – get into your lederhosen and prepare for bratwurst, because Oktoberfest is coming at you. The Spotted Cow, Mort Estate and Tapestry Bar are hosting Oktoberfest at all three venues. Your ticket includes a shuttle bus between the pubs and your first stein at each venue. RSVP on Facebook to keep up to date.
Murphy’s Creek Chilli Festival – Sunday 16 October
If food only tastes good to you if it lights your tastebuds on fire the Murphy’s Creek Chilli Festival is for you. Vendors include Seatonfire Chilli Chocolate and UB’s Farm. Enter the Chilli Chocolate Challenge – but you’ll have to sign a death waiver! From 10am to 5pm, Murphy’s Creek Grounds, Jessie Lane. RSVP on Facebook.
Grand Central Grazia Style Sessions – Saturday 15 – 16 October and Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 October
The ‘Grand Central Presents Grazia Style Sessions’ will be four days of stylish fun, tips and tricks.
Your ticket to style is $20 per workshop (plus $3.50 booking fee). Places are limited to just 50 per workshop so get in quick. All attendees get a $25 Grand Central gift card and a goodie bag on the day.
Find more details at Grand Central’s Facebook or read this Toowoomba Living story.
Theatre: Tequila Mockingbird – Wednesday 19 October
After a woman is attacked in a remote Australian town a racist underbelly rears its head when the community targets a young Indian doctor. Nominated for six 2014 Matilda Awards and winning Best Mainstage Production this play examines the darker side of Australian culture that lurks just below the surface. Adult tickets are $43, it starts at 7.30pm. Visit the Empire Theatre website to buy your tix.
Blush After Dark at Walton Stores – Saturday 22 October
Dishes from Junk. dancing and champagne on arrival. Blush After Dark is $120 per ticket and will raise funds to support breast cancer nurses. Get your tickets from TryBooking and RSVP on Facebook.
Dining in the Dark – Saturday 29 October
A sensory challenge, great night out and the chance to raise funds for Guide Dogs Queensland. Dining in the Dark challenges guests to eat their meal blindfolded, providing just a small insight into what life is like for someone who is blind or vision impaired.
The gala dinner is on at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport at 6pm with pre drinks at The Office. Tickets are $150 a person. To book your ticket or a table, please contact Aileen McGregor-Lowndes on 0457 413 046 or email a.mcgregor-lowndes@guidedogsqld.com.au Check out the event on Facebook too.
Rebound Race – Sunday 30 October
Jumping castles aren’t just for kids! Join the Rebound Race – the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course. There’s a 15m high, 85m long slide involved in this so you should probably get your tickets now.
The course is 5km with 12 inflatable obstacles. Ticket prices vary, see the Facebook event for more details.
Toowoomba Designer Wardrobe Rummage – Sunday 30 October
Bring an item to donate and then see what else you can find in the wardrobes of the city’s style lovers at the Toowoomba Designer Wardrobe Rummage. Clothes from Oriri, Ivy, Florence and Marabel, Evoke, Cinnamon Blue and host Smoke and Mirrors will also be on sale. For all the details check out the Facebook event.
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
PCYC Markets – Every Sunday from 7am to 12.30pm
Margaret Street Markets – Sunday 2 October
The Original Mix Emerging Designer Markets – Sunday 15 October from 8am to 1pm {Update: this event has been cancelled}
Markets at the Manor – Saturday 8 October from 12pm to 5pm
Queens Park Markets – Sunday 16 October from 8am to 1pm
Toowoomba Farmers’ Markets – Saturday 8 October and Saturday 22 October
