Ipswich in Spring 2024

Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

There is nowhere quite like Ipswich to enjoy springtime. Nestled as a breath of fresh air between the chilly months of winter and scorching heat of summer, there is no better time to take in all that the region has to offer. Our city comes alive each year when we celebrate our unique history as home to Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul peoples

As activities, programs and events may cancel or move subsequent to publication of this brochure, no responsibility is accepted for accuracy of content. This publication is copyright. Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act 1968 (C’wlth), no part of it may in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, micro copying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior written permissions. If you wish to disseminate or share this information and or images please contact Ipswich City Council for permission. And don’t forget to nominate deserving individuals and groups in the Ipswich Australia Day Awards, acknowledging the incredible people that make Ipswich a great place to live. Nominations close Sunday 3 November. The last time this immersive dinosaur display brought more than 28 life-like, animatronic dinosaurs to Nicholas Street Precinct, it attracted a record-breaking 50,000 attendances, delighting young and old. Of course, spring is all about getting out in the garden and discovering new ways to enjoy the benefits of reaping what you sow. Sustainable Ipswich will be back in October, providing a wide range of events and workshops designed to make living sustainably in Ipswich easier. As the days warm up, spring is also a reminder to start preparing what your entry will involve in Ipswich’s hotly contested City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition.

Front Cover Image: Council’s green-lidded bin service will continue in 2024–2025 for garden organics. If you have any feedback regarding the Spring Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2024 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. And Dinosaur Discovery will be back at Tulmur Place from 18 to 25 September 2024 for the spring school holidays. for millennia and Queensland’s oldest provincial city. Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage will be back to showcase the best heritage experiences and events Ipswich has to offer across 11 days from 29 August – 8 September 2024. Ipswich Musical Theatre Company will be wowing audiences at Ipswich Civic Centre across five nights in September with their showing of Broadway’s smash hit musical, Guys and Dolls. For young theatre goers, join Fusion Arts Inc. and their cast of 110 Ipswich children as they take you on Alice’s journey through Wonderland.