Celebrate Christmas in Ipswich 2022

IN IPSWICH

Competition

Dig out your Christmas lights and decorations! Entries for the City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition, presented by Nine News Queensland, are now open! Entry is FREE, quick and easy via Christmasinipswich.com.au . PLUS all entrants automatically go in the draw to win the Lucky Entrant’s luxury getaway at Pocket Retreats.

Win a share in over $8,000 worth of cash and prizes!

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BEST RESIDENTIAL presented by STRUD Property Winner: $1,500 cash l Runner Up: $700 cash BEST BUSINESS | ORGANISATION presented by River 94.9 Winner: $1,000 River 94.9 Advertising Air Time Voucher l Runner Up: $500 Air Time Voucher BEST STREET presented by Event Cinemas Springfield Winner: $500 cash + private movie screening at Event Cinemas Springfield + ‘Best Street’ council installed street sign l Runner Up: $250 cash PEOPLE’S CHOICE presented by Choices Flooring by Mallets $1,000 Choices Flooring by Mallets Gift Voucher BEST NEW ENTRY presented by Harvey Norman Booval $1,000 Harvey Norman Booval Gift Voucher

Vote online Vote online from 1 to 5 December for your favourite Christmas lights display entrant in People’s Choice presented by Choices Flooring by Mallets.

Visit Displays Keen to check out the stunning Christmas lights displays across the City of Ipswich? A full list of addresses will be available online from Thursday 1 December.

Be sure to download the Tips and Tricks via Christmasinipswich.com.au for guidance on lighting design, and keeping safe thanks to Energex.

Hurry entries close 9.00 am Monday 28 November.

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OFFICIAL TURNING ON OF THE TREE POWERED BY ENERGEX Calendar-day DATE Friday 25 November

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6.30 pm for 6.45 pm

LIGHTS ON Calendar-day DATES

Friday 25 November - Wednesday 4 January

In the lead-up to Christmas, a visit to the heart of Ipswich Central isn’t complete without stopping by the City’s Christmas Tree in d’Arcy Doyle Place.

Tours

Calendar-day DATES

Friday 9 and Friday 16 December

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6.00 pm – 9.00 pm

ticket-alt TICKETS From $30pp (Family packages available)

View a selection of the best displays from this year's Christmas Lights Competition in air-conditioned comfort. Enjoy a light supper before heading off on the magical adventure.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. Group bookings welcome. Book now at Christmasinipswich.com.au ,

by phone 3281 0555 or email info@discoveripswich.com.au.

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9-10 AND 16-17 DECEMBER

He’s made his list, and checked it twice, now Santa and his fleet are heading to you! Santa and his band of merry performers will be cruising past Christmas lights, stopping at local parks and key

locations to spread Christmas cheer. Stay tuned for location announcements on the Ipswich Festivals Facebook page.

For more information check out Christmasinipswich.com.au .

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St Nicholas

Calendar-day DATE

Friday 9 December – Sunday 18 December

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6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

map-marker-alt LOCATION Nicholas Street, Ipswich

This Christmas, the revitalised urban heart of our city will once again evoke the spirit of the season with a spectacular lighting installation. The Nicholas Street Precinct will transform into an experiential atmosphere of lights, colour and magical moments. Gather your family and friends to experience live entertainment, festive food and roving performers. Entry is free. Come and explore the St Nicholas Precinct during the most wonderful time of the year! "The atmosphere is terrific and the lights are amazing. We are privileged to have this wonderful space in the heart of our city."

Visit Christmasinipswich.com.au to see the full program.

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Calendar

NOV 12 Ipswich Handmade Expo Pre- Christmas Mega Markets 25 Brassall Christmas in the Park 25-30

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Soul Nook Christmas Market DEC 1-4

Visit Christmas Lights Competition displays 1-31

Visit City Christmas Tree 3

Off the Wall Christmas Exhibition 1-5

Tivoli Christmas Under the Stars Marburg Christmas Carnival Cruise the Night Christmas

Visit City Christmas Tree Off the Wall

Vote for Christmas Lights Competition People’s Choice presented by Choices Flooring by Mallets

Christmas Exhibition

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Raceview Community Carols under the Big Tree Walloon Christmas Markets 9 Christmas Lights Tour 9-10

Christmas in St Nicholas Precinct 10

Christmas Lights Tour Rosewood Christmas Carnival and Carols 16-17

Springfield City Group ‘Night of Light’ Carols 11 Redbank Plains Community Christmas Carols Ulysses Club Ipswich Toy Run

Santa on Tour

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Celebrate ’23 at Tivoli Fireworks

Santa on Tour

Information is correct at time of printing. For the complete up-to-date list of events visit: Christmasinipswich.com.au . 9

Send a letter to the North Pole Visit local Ipswich Library branches to write and post your letter to Santa. Get in quick to allow Santa enough time to respond between wrapping presents.

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Tuesday 22 November - Wednesday 14 December

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During Opening Hours

map-marker-alt LOCATION All Ipswich Library Branches

Visit your local Ipswich Libraries branch or the Ipswich Libraries website to write your letter to Santa. Post your letter at any Ipswich Libraries branch as soon as possible. Santa’s reply will be sent directly to your address!

LETTERS TO SANTA

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Carols

BRASSALL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Calendar-day DATE Friday 25 November clock TIME 6.00 pm with entry from 5.00 pm map-marker-alt VENUE Sutton Park, Brassall Bringing the community together for Christmas, this spectacular stage show features local performers, a live orchestra, Santa and an amazing fireworks finale.

REDBANK PLAINS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS Calendar-day DATE Sunday 11 December clock TIME 6.00 pm map-marker-alt VENUE Redbank Plains Bears Club Cnr Cedar Road and Moreton Avenue, Redbank Plains Come join the fun at the Redbank Plains Community Christmas Carols and share the joy of singing traditional Christmas Carols, a special visit from Santa Claus and a spectacular fireworks finale. Make sure to check out food truck alley and the pre-event entertainment. clock TIME 3.00 pm – 8.30 pm map-marker-alt VENUE Ripley Valley State Secondary College Sports Oval, Parkway Avenue, South Ripley 'Christmas in the Valley' is a free community event in South Ripley. There’ll be food and fun for the whole family, with Christmas markets, a petting zoo, live music and more! Settle in for an evening of Christmas Carols starting at 6.30 pm followed by fireworks. Bring along your loved ones and picnic blanket. To see the full program of Christmas Carols happening around the city, visit Christmasinipswich.com.au CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY Calendar-day DATE Sunday 11 December

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS Calendar-day DATE

Saturday 3 December

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3.00 pm - 9.00 pm

map-marker-alt VENUE Tivoli Drive In

50 Coal Road, Chuwar The Stars are aligning at the Tivoli Drive In for the 2022 sparkling community Christmas Carols with Opera's leading lady, Sophie Salvesani and the amazing Faith Sosene from this year's, The Voice. Enjoy our local stars on the community stage, laser show and fireworks. Get your Christmas family photo in the giant Snow Globe.

SPRINGFIELD CITY GROUP 'NIGHT OF LIGHT' CAROLS Calendar-day DATE

Saturday 10 December

clock TIME 6.00 pm map-marker-alt VENUE Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield Central A highlight for adults and children alike and a highpoint of the Greater Springfield calendar. The Springfield City Group Carols at Robelle Domain will delight from the opening bars of ‘Noel’ to the grand fireworks finale. Find your place under the stars on the grass, choose some food, add in a glow stick or two, and settle in for a ‘Night of Light’.

Follow @IpswichFestivals to stay up to date with the latest event information.

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THE HANDMADE EXPO PRE-CHRISTMAS MEGA MARKET Calendar-day DATE

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE SOUL NOOK COLLECTIVE Calendar-day DATE 9.00 am – 2.00 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Soul Nook Collective 89–93 Queen Street, Marburg Support small businesses at the annual Soul Nook Christmas market. Showcasing local artisan talents, boutique stalls, food trucks, live music and a mocktail bar. Saturday 26 November clock TIME MARBURG CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Calendar-day DATE 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Marburg Showgrounds 45-55 Queen Street, Marburg Experience Christmas in the country with face painting, an animal farm, pony rides and fireworks at 8.30 pm. A variety of food vendors and market stalls will be on offer, including barista coffee and a bar. Santa has a free gift for children in primary school and under at 7.30 pm. Saturday 3 December clock TIME

Saturday 12 November

clock TIME 9.00 am - 1.00 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich Come and join in the fun with over 100 beautiful handmade stalls, live music, food trucks, picnic areas, water play area, face painting, live music and so much more. Why not meet up with friends to join in the fun of the season after what has been a year to remember. OFF THE WALL CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION Calendar-day DATE Friday 25 November - Sunday 4 December clock TIME 10.00 am - 2.30pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Ipswich Art Gallery d'Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich Purchase one-of-a-kind gifts and support local artisans at the ArtsConnect ‘Off the Wall’ art and craft exhibition. Visit the community gallery from 25 November - 5 December to purchase paintings, textiles, ceramics and more.

Follow @IpswichFestivals to stay up to date with the latest event information.

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CRUISE THE NIGHT CHRISTMAS Calendar-day DATE 4.00 pm – 10.00 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Queensland Raceway 133 Champions Way, Willowbank Experience a fantastic night out with friends and family, cruising the Queensland Raceway under lights. This popular event offers on-track cruising, off track activities, show’n shine, trade stalls and more. RACEVIEW COMMUNITY CAROLS UNDER THE BIG TREE Calendar-day DATE Sunday 4 December clock TIME 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Under the Big Fig Tree 141 Wildey Street, Raceview Raceview Congregational Church has been hosting carols under the ‘Big tree’ since 1970. Gather for a night of tradition, family and community. BYO chair or blanket. WALLOON CHRISTMAS MARKETS Calendar-day DATE Sunday 4 December clock TIME 7.00 am - 12.00 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION 336 Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon Experience a country market that is all about local. Located in the block behind the Walloon Hotel, we offer a range of jams, pickles and preserves, orchids, fresh cut flowers, succulents, seedlings and so much more. Saturday 3 December clock TIME

ULYSSES CLUB ANNUAL IPSWICH TOY RUN Calendar-day DATE Sunday 11 December clock TIME 10.00 am map-marker-alt LOCATION Brassall Shopping Centre to Ipswich Show Grounds Join or support the 26th Ipswich Toy Run to raise much needed funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and the Ulysses Club Arthritis Fund. ROSEWOOD CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL AND CAROLS Calendar-day DATE Friday 16 December clock TIME 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Rosewood Showgrounds 1 Railway Street, Rosewood The much loved Christmas Carnival is back in a new location this year, with market stalls and carol performances.

RIVERLINK MARKET ZONE - CHRISTMAS EDITION Calendar-day DATE

Thursday 22 December

clock TIME 9.00 am - 10.00 pm map-marker-alt LOCATION Riverlink Shopping Centre Shop, explore and make a day of it at the Riverlink Market Zone - Christmas edition! Enjoy a selection of unique crafts, market stalls and live music - it's the perfect chance to finish off your Christmas shopping.

To see the full program of Community Christmas events happening around the city, including ticketing and more information visit Christmasinipswich.com.au .

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Celebrations Farewell 2022 locally this New Year’s Eve. There are plenty of celebrations happening around the region including fireworks and family friendly events.

CELEBRATE '23 AT TIVOLI

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Saturday 31 December

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3.00 pm – 9.00 pm

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Tivoli Drive In 50 Coal Road, Chuwar

ticket-alt TICKETS

Book your tickets via Christmasinipswich.com.au

Join Tivoli Drive In’s Night Walk in the newly developed Fauna and Conservation Parkland, with an exciting community stage, roving entertainment and fantastic fireworks finale.

Follow @IpswichFestivals to stay up to date with the latest event information.

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Residents are encouraged to turn their heads toward the sky this New Year's Eve! Fireworks will launch across the region in Springfield Central, South Ripley, Ipswich Central and Chuwar.

For information on the best viewing locations visit Christmasinipswich.com.au .

Want to know what’s on near you? Head to Christmasinipswich.com.au to view the full list of New Year’s Eve events.

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Christmas in Ipswich could not be delivered without the generous support of our partners and the commitment from many volunteers across the community. DISCLAIMER : At time of printing all information is current and correct. Every care has been taken to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Ipswich City Council accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to such information being incorrect. As activities, programs and events may cancel or move subsequent to publication of this brochure, no responsibility is accepted for accuracy of content.

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