Ipswich in Summer 23-24

Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

Front Cover Image: Summer is a great time to get out and explore Ipswich’s pools and parks. If you have any feedback regarding the Summer Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2023 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. Ipswich Libraries branches, plus the St Nicholas Precinct Christmas in Ipswich events offer fun for families across all ages. The Ipswich Art Gallery offers What a wonderful time of year it is to be in Ipswich! The beautiful warmth of summer brings glorious sunrises followed by long, light-filled days and spectacular sunsets across our region. It’s this time of year we get ready to welcome family and friends for the festive season and this year, while organising the barbecue prep, we all need to be fire ready, as the south- east is in one of the most dangerous fire seasons we have seen for some time. Another El Nino has been called and bushfires are a real risk so please, have a fire plan in place. The Ipswich Disaster Dashboard is the best way to keep up to date with information during disasters. These summer school holidays are also set to be bigger and better than ever. Make a trip to the Ipswich Nature Centre and discover the beauty and unique characteristics of some of our most beloved native animals. There are wonderful programs across all

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. competition and a fantastic outing to explore our beautifully-lit homes and properties. Visit the Ipswich Festivals website for more information. Enjoy the summer days and stay safe. spectacular exhibitions year-round and promotes our city’s rich artistic skills. It’s a fantastic place to spend a hot day, exploring and discovering Ipswich’s cultural heritage and emerging artists. As we make plans for the holiday season, remember to bookmark the Discover Ipswich website as your go-to guide for a myriad of local summer events, and impress your holiday visitors with Ipswich’s diverse range of events, festivals, outings and recreational options. While planning for Christmas, take a moment to refresh your memory on what can and can’t be recycled – and don’t forget the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) green-lidded bin. One of my favourite annual events is the Ipswich Christmas Lights competition. It’s always a tough