Ipswich in Spring - 2026

SPRING HOLIDAYS SCHOOL

NICHOLAS STREET PRECINCT A wild safari adventure is coming to Tulmur Place! Discover amazing animatronic animal displays and learn fun facts about them. Enjoy a live Dora the Explorer show, capture safari snapshots and experience plenty of fun for the whole family. 21 September – 4 October 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Dora the Explorer Live Show 23–29 September Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct Three hours of free parking Visit Nicholasst.com.au for more information.

ACTIVE KIDS Spring into school holiday mode with the Active Kids program! With a range of FREE and low-cost activities, kids can build confidence, stay active and learn exciting new skills. From martial arts, AFL, athletics and hip hop, there’s something for everyone to try! Visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/activekids for more information.

IPSWICH ART GALLERY IAG Kids: Make Yourself at Home 25 July – 8 November Designed for children and their grown ups, Make Yourself at Home is a welcoming space to explore, imagine and connect together through art, textures and familiar objects. The exhibition invites families to explore the sights, sounds and feelings of home to reflect on everyday moments and memories that help us feel we belong. Visit Ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au for more information.

Image: Alice Nightingale, Cake 2025. Reclaimed fabric soft sculpture. Image courtesy of the Artist.

Image credit: Alice Nightingale, Cake 2025. Reclaimed fabric soft sculpture. Image