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Christmas Wonderland

The much loved Christmas event that takes over Nerima Gardens each year is back with 50,000 lights and three new installations.  Tickets are still available for later timeslots, earlier sessions are now full.  Nerima Gardens in Queens Park will again be transformed into a magical wonderland with illuminated trees, thousands of glittering lights and more.  A new COVID Safe Event format will be in place for Christmas Wonderland this year, which means the event will be ticketed.  Proceeds raised will be distributed to Ipswich charities. A nominal fee of $5 per person, $15 for a family of four or $20 for a family of five has been set.

Press release here: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/christmas-wonderland-tickets-on-sale-monday/

Images and video here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/197C21sm9_0hNUdfz9_Pa1P361bDnJO7m?usp=sharing

Contact Brenton Waters 3810 6784

Trip the Switch

A new music festival is coming to Ipswich!  Trip the Switch is set to take over Willowbank Raceway on Feburary 27, 2021 featuring Aussie music legends Icehouse, James Reyne, The Angels, Shannon Nol, Killing Heidi and Boom Crash Opera!  The 18+ event starts at 12pm.  Tickets on sale now!  https://triptheswitch.com.au/

Contact the Commercial Hotel Redbank’s Gerry Murphy 0408 446 121

Food Fair makes a come back

The Future Flavours Food Fair is welcomed back to Ipswich on December 5 in the newly redeveloped Nicholas Street Precinct.  There will be live, family-friendly entertainment all night and a 4Hearts Brewing Co pop up bar.  Event starts 4pm ends 9pm Saturday December 5.  The food fair is the first of three Saturday Sunset Sessions in the precinct with live entertainment pop-up dining and 4Hearts bar.  The fun family-friendly night out is free entry and free parking, bring a picnic blanket and relax.  Dogs welcome.

Tulmur Place opened in Nicholas St last weekend with a huge market day and the turning on of the water play area.

Contact Brenton Waters 3810 6784

Win $10,000 at Riverlink

What would you buy with $10,000?

This Christmas, Riverlink Shopping Centre is giving away a $10,000 Riverlink Shopping Spree and $25,000 worth of instant prizes.

Simply spend $30 at participating stores and take your receipt to the friendly Elf at the Customer Service Booth near Donut King for the chance to win an instant prize on the Elves Crane and to go into the draw to win a $10,000 Riverlink Shopping Spree.

Dates: 1st – 24th December

Time: 10am – 2pm Daily

For more information, visit www.riverlink.net.au or phone 3294 5500

Christmas Eve races

The Ipswich Turf Club are holding Christmas Eve Races on December 24, with live racing.  Gates open at 10am with free entry.

Contact Claire Power 0447 053 808

Christmas Markets

Showcasing local artisans and makers there’s a variety of dedicated Christmas markets on around the region.  The Scenic Soul Christmas markets kick off at 9am on December 12, on December 20 a micro artisan market will be held at the Sip ‘n’ Dip studio in Goodna and on December 23 Orion Springfield Central will hold a late night market from 9am to 10pm.

More information here: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/find-a-gift-at-these-christmas-markets/