The winter school holidays are the perfect time to explore Ipswich, the weather is perfect for being outdoors with warm sunny days predicted.
It's also lamb and llama season with baby cria being born at The Llama Farm and lambs at Ewe Nique Hobby Farm – making winter the perfect time to visit the region's farms.
Here are a few of the top activities happening these holidays, Saturday 28 June until Sunday 13 July.
Winter Sun school holiday program
Queensland Museum Rail Workshops are hosting Winter Sun these holidays.
Let the Winter Sun warm you up over the school holidays as you bask in soft sun rays to explore sunlight, image making, local history and STEM-experimentation!
This program is the perfect mix of science, imagination, and storytelling. Ideal for our youngest visitors, but everyone is welcome.
Winter Sun will run from Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July.
Play On
Run, kick and jump! Be a sports star for a day and join in the fun at Play On. Unleash the school-holiday energy and have a go at a range of sports. There's something for everyone to try!
This free event is the perfect way to get active, try something new and enjoy a fun day with the whole family.
Play On runs from Monday 30 June until Friday 4 July daily from 10am-2pm.
Ipswich Libraries holiday program magic shows, silent disco and breakdance workshop
These holidays Ipswich Libraries are running a program that includes a bubble show, silent disco and breakdance workshop!
The program will run in the Ipswich Children's Library with some events in Springfield, Rosewood and Redbank also.
Catch Magic Glen's Bubble Show at Ipswich Children's Library on 4 July at 10am and again at 11.30am. The show will also be at Springfield Central Library on 3 July.
A Breakdance vs 90s Dance Workshop will be held at the children's library on 10 July at 10am and 11.30am. And at Springfield Central Library on 9 July.
Silent Disco Walking tours will be held at the Children's Library on 11 July at 9.30am, 10am and 10.30am. Rosewood Library on 11 July, Redbank Plaza Library on 10 July and Springfield Central Library on 10 July.
Registration is essential for the programs, find all the information including more events here.
Proudfoot and Friends 'Blowin' in the Breeze'
Proudfoot and Friends 'Blowin' in the Breeze' is coming to the Ipswich Civic Centre stage on 13 July as part of their 50th Anniversary series, celebrating the rich history of performing arts across Ipswich.
See award-winning children's performer Lucas Proudfoot on stage with his guitar, stomp box, didgeridoo and a cast of unforgettable characters on a non-stop musical adventure around Pelican Bay.
You'll meet wise, respected elder Aunty May, cheeky best friends Ned and Sis' and all their magical animal friends, like Hopa-tee-woo Kangaroo, Boompa-tee-moo Emu, Big-Gulp Pelican and everyone's favourite Ruby the Frog!
But watch out for Cane Toad Bill and Fruit Bat Charlie from Smelly Mud Swamp – those shady characters are always up to no good… Catering to 3–7-year-olds, this ground-breaking 45-minute musical comedy show features state-of-the-art digital puppeteering and choreographed animated projections that delight and captivate little ones (and big ones!) as proud First Nation's performer Lucas leads them on a hilarious interactive sing-along adventure.
Art in the Park
Join us these school holidays for Art in the Park: A creative celebration of Ipswich's natural world. All skill levels welcome!
Art in the Park is a celebration of the unique beauty of Ipswich's natural world. This free event invites you to explore native plant and animal specimens through various art mediums. Perfect for all skill levels, come and unleash your creative side these school holidays.
Admission is free, drop by and jump in!
Art in the Park will run Wednesday to Saturday 2-5 July and Tuesday to Saturday 8-12 July.
IAG Kids: CLAY creature feature
These school holidays bring the kids to Clay Creature Feature at Ipswich Art Gallery. During the free event kids can get hands-on and bring their very own clay creature to life.
Will it be a tiny, bug-eyed monster with seven feet? A wobbly alien with spaghetti arms? A dragon with wings made for dancing?
Once you've brought your creature to life, it's time to pose your character in the Creature Feature studio!
Set the scene, strike a pose, and let your creature's personality shine. Snap a pic and take your clay creature home to keep the fun going!
Also on display during the holidays, in the main gallery will be Fantastic Forms an exhibition running until 7 September.
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland is falling at Riverlink Shopping Centre!
Step through the snow tunnel to Snowtopia and enter a real snow wonderland set at a frosty -2°C. Feel the chill, hear the crunch of snow under your boots, and experience the magic of a true winter escape — right here in Ipswich!
Enjoy a variety of winter theme crafts and activities all through the school holidays! Warm up but making yourself a cup of hot chocolate and a s'more in the Chocolate Lab or challenge a friend to a winter themed game in the Yeti Yard!
From June 30th until July 13th, experience a white winter at Riverlink Shopping Centre.
Snowtopia will run form 30th June until 13th July from 10am – 2pm.
Chocolate Lab and Yeti Yard will run from 30 June until 11th July from 10am – 2pm.
